Yesi (Yessie) Ortiz
Radio DJ and single mother who became the guardian of six nieces and nephews in her mid-20s; featured subject of the episode sharing her experience raising the children and later-life updates including marriage and continued radio work.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 32min
Becoming a Parent Of Six, At 25
Yessi Ortiz, an L.A. radio DJ who became guardian to six nieces and nephews in her mid-20s. She talks about keeping her flirty on-air persona separate from home life. She recounts stepping in during a family crisis, navigating foster court and household logistics, and later finding love, faith, and reconciliation while raising the kids.
