An Inspired Chat with Mimi Meza of Phoenix / Avondale

Mimi Meza shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Mimi, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Myself, these past couple of years have been life changing for me. I put myself and my health first and have lost so much weight. I feel healthier that ever, and feel like I gained years of life.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Mimi Meza, and I am a content creator who loves to share about myself and my family (The DMK Family) with my followers. 💕 I was born in CD. Obregon Sonora, Mexico 🇲🇽 and for a huge part of my life I was an “undocumented alien” having gone through some childhood struggles including child abuse lead me to end up in the care of the state. I was in several group homes, and foster homes. I remember thinking how life was not fair and hating life. There was moments when I no longer wanted to live, and ended up in the hospital. I look back at those times now, and think of how lucky I am to still be here. Life is the biggest blessing of all, and God knew what he was doing when I was going through all that. I would have not been able to become a resident of the United States if it wasn’t for that, and then eventually a U.S. citizen. I learned that EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. So when times get hard I just remember how they could be worse. At this very moment someone is dying. Even you being able to read this right now with health is a blessing. We all have our own different struggles as bad as yours may seem. Just remember, someone out there has it worse. ♥️ I enjoy being that voice for the people who are still living here illegally, and not by choice… but because they were brought here as young children, like myself and see this as their country. Unfortunately this country doesn’t see them the same. 😕 Being a teen mom at the young age of 15 made me have to mature at a very young age, and I now finally feel like I am enjoying life. I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason and I love to live in the moment and enjoy life to the fullest. I am a happy wife to the love of my life (Manny) who has shown me the true meaning of love after coming from very bad relationships in the past. I am a mommy of 4. I look at my life and wonder now how I got so lucky. I got Boy/Girl pair. My son (David Alexander) and daughter (Kimberly Nohemy) and on top of that I got the identical twins (Mkylieen & Kylieen) I always dreamed of as a kid when I was obsessed with MaryKate and Ashley. I sometimes stop and think, this is why I went through so much… because God had a happy ending for me. 😊 I love to share my story with younger girls going through a hard time to show them IT GETS BETTER!

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
I personally feel like the relationship I have with my oldest daughter Kimberly is what most shaped how I see myself. I look at her and not only feel proud of the smart young lady she is becoming, but I also feel proud of me. I feel proud of how I raised her. I remember being 15 with her in CPS (child protective services) and every one telling me I should just give her up because I was too young to be a mom. I had so many adults close to me trying to fight for her custody, instead of helping me raise her. I remember thinking “Not even dogs abandon their kids like that” I told myself I would do ANYTHING in my power to give her the good life I didn’t have, and make it happen for us both to show all these people that doubted us that they were wrong. My poor daughter had to go through so much with me. We literally grew up together, and she helped me get through it all. God knew what he was doing when he sent me her. She was the strength I needed to keep going.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Ugh, the amount of times that I almost gave up on everything, my dreams, my hopes… my life! I look back now and don’t even know what I was thinking, how could I let myself get to that. Like I said before however, everything happens for a reason. I was a young mom, because it was my kids (Kimmy & David) that kept me going since they were all I had. I couldn’t just leave them alone to struggle without a mom on their own. How would that be fair to them that I couldn’t take not having anyone in my life, and then going and doing the same to them.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
That family’s stuck together. I really want my kids and husband to know that even if we argue I will always be here for them. I am not going anywhere.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I just hope people know that I broke the generational curses in my family. I was the best wife and mother no matter what. I did everything I could to make it happen for my family. The fact that I am even doing another interview just goes to show how much I did in life. I lived it to the fullest and took chances others didn’t because they were to afraid of what people might say or think. I truly did not care. I was just me.😊

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @mimi_meza @the.dmk.family @literallyiconicpod
• Facebook: MimiMeza
• Youtube: The DMK Family
• Other: TikTok- @mimi.meza @thedmkfamily

Image Credits
Mimi Meza & The DMK Family