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  • VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 16: “Dear Future Me…”
    Dec 31 2025

    VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 16: “Dear Future Me…”

    In this episode, I share a deeply personal tradition I’ve kept since 2017: recording an annual audio letter to my future self. What began as a quiet act of reflection has now reached its 10th anniversary, and I’m still sitting with how surreal that feels.

    Every year, before recording the new message, I listen back to all the previous audios—hearing past versions of myself speak from moments of hope, confusion, grief, growth, and becoming. This year’s “Dear Future Me” felt especially tender, knowing a full decade has passed.

    After finishing this year’s recording, I created a truncated version to share with you—an offering from my past, present, and future selves, held together in one moment.

    This episode is about memory, continuity, and the quiet power of returning to yourself year after year.

    Becoming isn’t linear. Sometimes, it’s a letter you keep writing. 💛

    Hosted by: LA REINA TAÍNA (Ms. Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no I)

    Content note: This episode includes reflection on time, memory, identity, grief, and personal growth.

    Stay Connected: Instagram: @vamoshablaringlespodcast

    ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art.” 🎨

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    VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 16: “Querido Yo del Futuro…”

    En este episodio, comparto una tradición profundamente personal que mantengo desde 2017: grabar cada año una carta en audio para mi yo del futuro. Lo que comenzó como un acto silencioso de reflexión ha llegado ahora a su décimo aniversario, y todavía estoy procesando lo surreal que se siente.

    Cada año, antes de grabar el nuevo mensaje, escucho todos los audios anteriores—oyendo a versiones pasadas de mí hablar desde momentos de esperanza, confusión, duelo, crecimiento y devenir. El “Querido Yo del Futuro” de este año se sintió especialmente tierno, sabiendo que ya ha pasado una década completa.

    Después de terminar la grabación de este año, creé una versión abreviada para compartirla contigo—una ofrenda de mis yo del pasado, del presente y del futuro, sostenidas en un solo momento.

    Este episodio trata sobre la memoria, la continuidad y el poder silencioso de volver a ti mismx año tras año.

    El devenir no es lineal. A veces, es una carta que sigues escribiendo. 💛

    Presentado por: LA REINA TAÍNA (Stra. Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no I)

    Nota de contenido: Este episodio incluye reflexiones sobre el tiempo, la memoria, la identidad, el duelo y el crecimiento personal.

    Mantente en contacto: Instagram: @vamoshablaringlespodcast

    ✨ Lema de vida de Reina: “Reimaginar y desafiar el ‘yo’ a través del arte.” 🎨

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    28 min
  • VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 15: “One Year on Estrogen & 26 Years of Becoming”
    Dec 31 2025
    VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 15: “One Year on Estrogen & 26 Years of Becoming” In this November episode, I take a deep breath and reflect on a full year on estrogen—what shifted in my body, what shifted in my spirit, and what I didn’t expect to feel along the way. Since it’s also my birthday month, I zoom out even wider: 26 years of gender + sexuality—of searching, masking, surviving, experimenting, unlearning shame, and finally learning how to come home to myself. I talk about the “second puberty” reality in a grounded way: the emotional waves, the softness, the patience it forces, the grief that can rise up, and the quiet joy of noticing yourself change in real time. I also break down the realistic first-year timeline: for many transfeminine people, some changes tend to begin within the first few months, while “full” results can take years—which is both frustrating and deeply affirming (because it means there’s still room to keep becoming). I also bring in a few affirming stats, because I want listeners—especially Black trans women—to feel the bigger picture. One major survey found that 98% of people who accessed gender-affirming hormone therapy said it made them more satisfied with their lives. Another report found that access to gender-affirming care is associated with a lower prevalence of suicide attempts (which is one more reason community care and medical access matter so much). And in data focused on Black trans folks, so many of us are still choosing ourselves and moving forward in our transitions—even while navigating systems that were never built to hold us gently. Becoming isn’t a finish line. It’s a practice. Feliz cumpleaños to me. Feliz becoming to you. 💛 Hosted by: LA REINA TAÍNA (Ms. Reina CÁMO Cemi’no) Content note: This episode includes discussion of gender dysphoria, body image, sexuality, transphobia, racism, mental health, and navigating medical systems. New here? About the Host: Ms. Reina CÁMO Cemi’no—professionally LA REINA TAÍNA—is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker-in-training, and cultural worker whose work blends storytelling, scholarship, and liberation practice through Afro-Jotería Studies. Why Tune In: Monthly episodes rooted in truth-telling, tenderness, and liberation—where identity gets treated like something sacred, not something to “prove.” What This Episode Is: A personal, grounded reflection on 1 year of estrogen + 26 years of gender/sexuality becoming, with practical context for what the first year can feel like. HRT Year-One Snapshot (general timeline, varies by person): – Some changes often begin within 1–3 months (libido shifts / spontaneous erections may decrease for some). – Some changes often begin within 3–6 months (skin softness, fat redistribution starting, breast growth beginning for many). – Many effects continue evolving beyond year one; “maximum” changes commonly take 2–5 years. This is general education, not medical advice—always check in with a qualified clinician for your body + needs. Stay Connected: Instagram: @vamoshablaringlespodcast ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art” 🍭 Support & Share CashApp: $camoisnotdead Venmo: @larealreinataina PayPal: @ReinaTaina14 ----more---- VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 15: “Un año con estrógeno y 26 años de devenir” En este episodio de noviembre, respiro hondo y reflexiono sobre un año completo en estrógeno—lo que cambió en mi cuerpo, lo que cambió en mi espíritu, y lo que no esperaba sentir en el camino. Como también es mi mes de cumpleaños, hago un zoom aún más amplio: 26 años de género + sexualidad—de buscar, enmascararme, sobrevivir, experimentar, desaprender la vergüenza y, por fin, aprender a volver a casa dentro de mí. Hablo de la realidad de esta “segunda pubertad” de una forma aterrizada: las olas emocionales, la suavidad, la paciencia que exige, el duelo que puede surgir y la alegría silenciosa de verte cambiar en tiempo real. También desgloso una línea de tiempo realista del primer año: para muchas personas transfemeninas, algunos cambios suelen empezar dentro de los primeros meses, mientras que los resultados “completos” pueden tardar años—lo cual es frustrante y profundamente afirmativo a la vez (porque significa que todavía hay espacio para seguir deviniendo). También comparto algunas estadísticas afirmantes, porque quiero que quienes escuchan—especialmente las mujeres trans negras—sientan el panorama completo. Una encuesta importante encontró que el 98% de las personas que accedieron a la terapia hormonal de afirmación de género dijo que les hizo sentir más satisfacción con sus vidas. Otro informe halló que el acceso a la atención de afirmación de género se asocia con una menor prevalencia de intentos de suicidio (una razón más por la que el cuidado comunitario y el acceso médico importan ...
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    42 min
  • VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 14: Wisdom Sharing and Becoming with Amaïs Alexander Perez
    Dec 30 2025
    VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 14: "Wisdom Sharing and Becoming with Amaïs Alexander Perez" In this October episode, I sit down with Amaïs Alexander Perez for a genuine, grounded conversation about identity, liberation, and what happens when a movement goes mainstream. Amaïs introduces herself through the fullness of her lived experience—Afro-Indigenous, Asian, and Trans—and I ask her about the growing “Protect the Dolls / Fund the Dolls” trend: what it means, who it was meant to protect, and how quickly slogans can get reshaped by capitalism, whiteness, and respectability politics. From there, the conversation moves into the realities Black trans women and Black femmes face in public: the pressure to be “passing,” the violence of being clocked, and the double standards that show up across communities. Amaïs breaks down how it isn’t only about physical features—voice, tone, and self-advocacy can become targets too—especially when Black women defend themselves and get read through a masculinizing, dehumanizing lens. Amaïs also shares personal history across place: born and living in Puerto Rico, with formative years spent in Detroit and Memphis—and how racism felt sharper and more dangerous in the U.S. South and Midwest (especially in the early 2000s) than in Puerto Rico in the present day. The episode also delves into cultural preservation, exploring what it truly means to protect Puerto Rican culture within its full historical context—especially the African and revolutionary roots of Bomba—and why reclaiming culture is not merely an aesthetic endeavor. It’s survival. I close with a powerful reflection on identity itself: how to research your history, hold your intersecting truths, and stay anchored in who you are—even if family, community, or society tries to narrate you into something smaller. Amaïs leaves listeners with practical, affirming guidance for trans youth navigating life on their own: stay curious, stay rooted, and stay true to you. Hosted by: LA REINA TAÍNA (Ms. Reina CÁMO Cemi’no) Content note: This episode includes discussion of racism, transmisogyny, anti-Blackness, and anti-trans violence. New here? • About the Host: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—professionally LA REINA TAÍNA—is a visionary multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur whose career spans music production, filmmaking, choreography, scholarship, nonprofit leadership, and more. As founder and CEO of LA REINA TAÍNA, LLC, I’m building a multimedia enterprise rooted in ancestral intelligence and narrative sovereignty. • Why Tune In: Each episode delivers trauma-informed, anti-racist, and decolonial insights designed to spark personal healing and collective liberation. • Why Follow My Journey: As a producer of 30+ original songs, multiple theatrical works, and brand campaigns—and the originator of the Afro-Jotería Studies framework—I combine creative innovation with measurable impact, turning art into community-driven market disruption. • Stay Connected: Limited edition “LUIGI” laptop sticker available in my shop (search: LA REINA TAÍNA LUIGI sticker). ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art” 🎨 Support & Share CashApp: $camoisnotdead Venmo: @larealreinataina PayPal: @ReinaTaina14 ----more---- VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 14: “Compartiendo Sabiduría y Devenir con Amaïs Alexander Perez” En este episodio de octubre, me siento con Amaïs Alexander Perez para una conversación genuina y con los pies en la tierra sobre identidad, liberación y lo que sucede cuando un movimiento se vuelve “mainstream”. Amaïs se presenta desde la totalidad de su experiencia vivida—Afro-Indígena, Asiática y Trans—y le pregunto sobre la creciente tendencia “Protect the Dolls / Fund the Dolls”: qué significa, a quién se suponía que debía proteger, y con qué rapidez los eslóganes pueden ser moldeados por el capitalismo, la blanquitud y la política de respetabilidad. A partir de ahí, la conversación se adentra en las realidades que enfrentan en público las mujeres trans negras y las personas negras femme: la presión de “pasar”, la violencia de ser leída/identificada (“clocked”), y los dobles estándares que aparecen dentro de distintas comunidades. Amaïs explica cómo no se trata solo de rasgos físicos—también la voz, el tono y la auto-defensa/auto-abogacía pueden convertirse en blancos—especialmente cuando las mujeres negras se defienden y se les interpreta desde una mirada masculinizante y deshumanizante. Amaïs también comparte su historia personal a través de los territorios: nacida y viviendo en Puerto Rico, con años formativos en Detroit y Memphis—y cómo el racismo se sintió más agudo y más peligroso en el Sur y el Medio Oeste de Estados Unidos (especialmente a inicios de los 2000) que en el Puerto Rico actual. El episodio también profundiza en la preservación cultural...
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    1 ora e 19 min
  • VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 13: “Kika.”
    Oct 16 2025
    VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 13: “Kika.” In this new chapter of VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, I step into September 2025—a month of firsts, transitions, and embodied healing. Episode 13: “Kika” chronicles my first full month as a film student in Kiskeya, balancing academic discipline with spiritual grounding while navigating the chaos of migration and rebuilding. Throughout the month, I moved through four temporary living spaces before securing my own home. Even in moments of uncertainty, movement became my medicine. I began pole-dancing classes—four in total—that reconnected me with my body’s power, sensuality, and rhythm. For the first time in years, I felt myself return fully to the body that had carried me through so much. When I wasn’t dancing, I was creating. I found inspiration in the Netflix show Beauty in Black, in the unapologetic energy of Grace Jones, and in the visionary designs of Jean Paul Gaultier. These influences reminded me that art, fashion, and identity are intertwined—that performance is not an act, but a way of reclaiming presence. This episode also documents quieter milestones: completing two therapy sessions with a spiritually-inclined therapist who helped me define peace as permission, obtaining my Dominican phone number, and re-imagining my future business ventures through the lens of “embodied performance.” Through Kika, I reflect on what it means to be grounded in a body that has experienced displacement yet still insists on movement. It’s about learning that every delay is divine, that every unanswered prayer might be a re-direction, and that home is both a place and a practice. ✨ “Kika” is dedicated to my September self—the one who kept dancing, kept creating, and kept believing that what’s meant for her will always find its way back. New here? • About the Host: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—professionally LA REINA TAÍNA—is a visionary multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur whose long career spans music production, filmmaking, choreography, scholarship, nonprofit leadership, and more. As founder and CEO of LA REINA TAÍNA, LLC, she’s built a multimedia enterprise from the ground up, architecting a new creative economy rooted in ancestral intelligence and narrative sovereignty. Why Tune In: Each episode delivers trauma-informed, anti-racist, and decolonial insights designed to spark personal healing and collective liberation. Why Follow My Journey: As a producer of over 30 original songs, multiple theatrical works, and brand campaigns, plus originator of the Afro-Jotería Studies framework, I combine creative innovation with measurable impact, turning art into community-driven market disruption. Stay Connected: Snag the limited edition “LUIGI” laptop sticker at www.lareinataina.com/store and explore all offerings at www.lareinataina.com. ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art” 🎨 Support & Share: CashApp: $camoisnotdead Venmo: @larealreinataina PayPal: @ReinaTaina14 #VHIPodcast #AfroJotería #555 #Oshun #CreativeHealing #Spanglish #TransVoices ----more---- Descripción para Podbean (Español) Título del Episodio: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 13: “Kika.” En este nuevo capítulo de VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, entro al mes de septiembre de 2025—un mes de comienzos, transiciones y sanación encarnada. Episodio 13: “Kika” narra mi primer mes completo como estudiante de cine en Kiskeya, equilibrando la disciplina académica con el arraigo espiritual mientras navego el caos de la migración y la reconstrucción personal. Durante el mes, pasé por cuatro espacios temporales antes de asegurar mi propio hogar. Incluso en la incertidumbre, el movimiento se convirtió en mi medicina. Comencé clases de pole dance—cuatro en total—que me reconectaron con el poder, la sensualidad y el ritmo de mi cuerpo. Por primera vez en años, sentí que regresaba plenamente al cuerpo que me ha sostenido durante tanto tiempo. Cuando no estaba bailando, estaba creando. Encontré inspiración en la serie de Netflix Beauty in Black, en la energía irreverente de Grace Jones y en los diseños visionarios de Jean Paul Gaultier. Estas influencias me recordaron que el arte, la moda y la identidad están entrelazadas—que la performance no es solo una acción, sino una forma de reclamar presencia. Este episodio también documenta logros más tranquilos: completé dos sesiones de terapia gratuita con una terapeuta espiritualmente alineada que me ayudó a definir la paz como permiso; obtuve mi número dominicano; y comencé a reimaginar mis futuros proyectos empresariales a través del concepto de “performance encarnada.” A través de Kika, reflexiono sobre lo que significa habitar un cuerpo que ha vivido desplazamiento y aún así insiste en moverse. Se trata de aprender que cada retraso es divino, que cada oración sin respuesta puede ser una redirección, y que el hogar es tanto un lugar ...
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    19 min
  • VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 12: “Boy, Why You So Speechless?”
    Oct 14 2025
    VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 12: “Boy, Why You So Speechless?” In this deeply reflective Episode 12 of VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, I return to my August 2025 archives—thirty-seven handwritten journal pages, photos, and songs that document a season of rebuilding, release, and radical self-parenting. After the stillness of July, August erupted into motion: I entered film school, relocated across multiple homes, and restructured my creative and personal foundations from scratch. The Lion’s Gate Portal (8/8) became a spiritual mirror—a reminder that loyalty begins within. I wrote: “You need to learn to let go of the things that bring you pain. Let go of it. It’s not yours to carry anymore. You did a great job.” From there, music became my medicine. Cleo Sol’s “Know That You Are Loved” played just as I finished that journal entry, affirming that my healing was aligned with something larger than myself. This episode also revisits my relationship with breath, voice, and ancestry. I reflect on my mother’s presence in my dreams—how she once told me that singing is breathing, and breathing is living. It’s through these inherited lessons that I continue to heal the silence I was born into. Recorded in Kiskeya on October 12, 2025, exactly 532 years after the Taíno genocide, this episode transforms remembrance into reclamation. It’s both a love letter to my ancestors and an altar for every voice still learning how to breathe. ✨“Boy, Why You So Speechless?” invites listeners to confront what keeps them quiet, to release what they’ve been carrying, and to remember that their voice—no matter how trembling—is sacred. New here? • About the Host: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—professionally LA REINA TAÍNA—is a visionary multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur whose long career spans music production, filmmaking, choreography, scholarship, nonprofit leadership, and more. As founder and CEO of LA REINA TAÍNA, LLC, she’s built a multimedia enterprise from the ground up, architecting a new creative economy rooted in ancestral intelligence and narrative sovereignty. Why Tune In: Each episode delivers trauma-informed, anti-racist, and decolonial insights designed to spark personal healing and collective liberation. Why Follow My Journey: As a producer of over 30 original songs, multiple theatrical works, and brand campaigns, plus originator of the Afro-Jotería Studies framework, I combine creative innovation with measurable impact, turning art into community-driven market disruption. Stay Connected: Snag the limited edition “LUIGI” laptop sticker at www.lareinataina.com/store and explore all offerings at www.lareinataina.com. ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art” 🎨 Support & Share: CashApp: $camoisnotdead Venmo: @larealreinataina PayPal: @ReinaTaina14 #VHIPodcast #AfroJotería #555 #Oshun #CreativeHealing #Spanglish #TransVoices ----more---- Descripción para Podbean (Español) Título del Episodio: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 12: “Niño, ¿Por Qué Estás Tan Sin Palabras?” En este episodio profundamente reflexivo del Episodio 12 de VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, regreso a mis archivos de agosto de 2025—treinta y siete páginas escritas a mano, fotos y canciones que documentan una temporada de reconstrucción, liberación y auto-cuidado radical. Después del silencio de julio, agosto se convirtió en movimiento: comencé la escuela de cine, me mudé varias veces y reconstruí desde cero mis cimientos creativos y personales. El Portal del León (8/8) fue un espejo espiritual, un recordatorio de que la lealtad empieza por una misma. En ese momento escribí: “Necesitas aprender a soltar las cosas que te causan dolor. Suéltalas. Ya no te pertenecen. ¡Hiciste un gran trabajo!” A partir de ahí, la música se volvió mi medicina. La canción “Know That You Are Loved” de Cleo Sol comenzó a sonar justo cuando terminé esa entrada en mi diario, confirmando que mi proceso de sanación estaba alineado con algo más grande que yo. Este episodio también explora mi relación con la respiración, la voz y la herencia. Reflexiono sobre la presencia de mi madre en mis sueños—cómo me decía que cantar es respirar, y respirar es vivir. A través de esas lecciones heredadas continúo sanando el silencio con el que nací. Grabado en Kiskeya el 12 de octubre de 2025, exactamente 532 años después del genocidio taíno, este episodio transforma la memoria en reclamación. Es tanto una carta de amor a mis ancestros como un altar para todas las voces que aún aprenden a respirar. ✨ “Boy, Why You So Speechless?” invita a cada oyente a enfrentar aquello que lo mantiene callado, soltar lo que ha estado cargando y recordar que su voz—aunque tiemble—también es sagrada. ¿Nuevo por aquí? Sobre la anfitriona: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—profesionalmente LA REINA TAÍNA—es una artista ...
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    21 min
  • VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 11: “555: You Are Destined for Greatness!"”
    Oct 14 2025
    VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 11: “555: You Are Destined for Greatness!” After three months of silence, I return with Episode 11 of VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS: “555: You Are Destined for Greatness.” This episode was born out of ceremony—of stillness, faith, and transformation. Recorded in Kiskeya, it marks both a spiritual and artistic rebirth. Where Episode 10 closed a cycle of grief and loss, Episode 11 opens a doorway toward renewal, healing, and the sacred act of becoming. I trace how the number 555—Oshun’s number of change—appeared to me during a morning offering labeled “FAITH.” From that encounter, this episode unfolds as a conversation between ritual, numerology, and resilience. Inside the episode, I revisit my July archives—journals, photos, and memories—to complete three affirmations that reshaped my understanding of self: 1️⃣ “I was not made to belong to broken systems… because I was never broken.” 2️⃣ “I’m not here to fix what was built to erase… I’m here to grow like trees and flow like oceans.” 3️⃣ “I am the healer, the exile, the prophet, and the home… I do it on my own.” Through these words, I explore what it means to rebuild voice and vision after silence—how faith and change can coexist, and how creative spirituality becomes a tool of decolonial survival. Living now in Kiskeya, I speak in Spanglish, where English holds my analysis and Spanish carries my prayer. ✨ This episode is an offering to those navigating transformation in unseen ways—a reminder that your rebirth, too, is sacred. New here? • About the Host: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—professionally LA REINA TAÍNA—is a visionary multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur whose long career spans music production, filmmaking, choreography, scholarship, nonprofit leadership, and more. As founder and CEO of LA REINA TAÍNA, LLC, she’s built a multimedia enterprise from the ground up, architecting a new creative economy rooted in ancestral intelligence and narrative sovereignty. Why Tune In: Each episode delivers trauma-informed, anti-racist, and decolonial insights designed to spark personal healing and collective liberation. Why Follow My Journey: As a producer of over 30 original songs, multiple theatrical works, and brand campaigns, plus originator of the Afro-Jotería Studies framework, I combine creative innovation with measurable impact, turning art into community-driven market disruption. Stay Connected: Snag the limited edition “LUIGI” laptop sticker at www.lareinataina.com/store and explore all offerings at www.lareinataina.com. ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art” 🎨 Support & Share: CashApp: $camoisnotdead Venmo: @larealreinataina PayPal: @ReinaTaina14 #VHIPodcast #AfroJotería #555 #Oshun #CreativeHealing #Spanglish #TransVoices ----more---- Descripción para Podbean (Español) Título del Episodio: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 11: “555: Estás Destinad@ a la Grandeza” Después de tres meses de silencio, regreso con el Episodio 11 de VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS: “555: Estás Destinad@ a la Grandeza!” Este episodio nació desde la ceremonia—desde la quietud, la fe y la transformación. Grabado en Kiskeya, marca tanto un renacimiento espiritual como artístico. Donde el Episodio 10 cerró un ciclo de duelo y pérdida, el Episodio 11 abre una puerta hacia la renovación, la sanación y el sagrado acto de renacer. Comparto cómo el número 555—el número de Oshun, símbolo del cambio—apareció en una ofrenda matutina marcada con la palabra “FE.” A partir de ese encuentro, este episodio se desarrolla como una conversación entre ritual, numerología y resiliencia. Dentro del episodio, revisito mis archivos de julio—diarios, fotos y recuerdos—para completar tres afirmaciones que transformaron mi manera de entenderme: 1️⃣ “No fui cread@ para pertenecer a sistemas rotos… porque yo nunca estuve rot@.” 2️⃣ “No estoy aquí para reparar lo que fue construido para borrar… estoy aquí para crecer como los árboles y fluir como los océanos.” 3️⃣ “Soy la sanadora, la exiliada, la profeta y el hogar… lo hago por mi cuenta.” A través de estas palabras, exploro lo que significa reconstruir la voz y la visión después del silencio—cómo la fe y el cambio pueden coexistir, y cómo la espiritualidad creativa se convierte en una herramienta de supervivencia decolonial. Viviendo ahora en Kiskeya, hablo en Spanglish, donde el inglés sostiene mi análisis y el español lleva mi oración. ✨ Este episodio es una ofrenda para quienes atraviesan procesos de transformación de manera invisible—un recordatorio de que tu renacimiento también es sagrado. ¿Nuevo por aquí? Sobre la anfitriona: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—profesionalmente LA REINA TAÍNA—es una artista multidisciplinaria y emprendedora visionaria cuya carrera abarca producción ...
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    20 min
  • VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 10: “Pride 2025 Reflections: Offering a Ritual of Remembrance and Reclamation”
    Jul 3 2025
    Episode Title: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 10: “Pride 2025 Reflections: Offering a Ritual of Remembrance and Reclamation” In this unflinching Episode 10 of VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, I ground my Chiron in Sagittarius in the 11th-House reading in the brutal reality of this Pride Month—eviction, unemployment, and the relentless fight to survive. This is not an academic chat; it’s a moment of pause, a ritual to honor the inner child I have carried through every crisis. I return to my core “why”: I make art and host this podcast to heal that wounded child, and today I hold space for them in real time, using my voice and the void of this episode as a sanctuary. I pivot the conversation on three radical, heart-piercing questions drawn straight from my own journey: Can you finally stop proving that you’re worthy of being loved? Can you release the fantasy that those who hurt you will come back differently? Can you choose your own truth, even if no one claps for it? As I reflect on losing my mother to violence at the age of two, then facing homelessness and job loss in late May and June 2025, I also name the fresh waves of violence targeting Trans people of color here and around the world. Together, these ruptures become the altar on which we place our grief—and from which we reclaim our power. You’ll be invited into each question with raw honesty, real-time examples from my own healing process, and concrete rituals to transform survival mode into sacred ceremony, isolation into chosen family, and trauma into declaration. Tune in on Podbean—and if this work holds you, please share, subscribe, and help keep a roof over my head. Your listen, your share, and your gift keep VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS and me alive. New here? • About the Host: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—professionally LA REINA TAÍNA—is a visionary multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur whose long career spans music production, filmmaking, choreography, scholarship, nonprofit leadership, and more. As founder and CEO of LA REINA TAÍNA, LLC, she’s built a multimedia enterprise from the ground up, architecting a new creative economy rooted in ancestral intelligence and narrative sovereignty. Why Tune In: Each episode delivers trauma-informed, anti-racist, and decolonial insights designed to spark personal healing and collective liberation. Why Follow My Journey: As a producer of over 30 original songs, multiple theatrical works, and brand campaigns, plus originator of the Afro-Jotería Studies framework, I combine creative innovation with measurable impact, turning art into community-driven market disruption. Stay Connected: Snag the limited edition “LUIGI” laptop sticker at www.lareinataina.com/store and explore all offerings at www.lareinataina.com. ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art” 🎨 Support & Share: If this work resonates, please consider supporting and sharing my GoFundMe—your donations cover rent, medical care, and living expenses during my creative pivot. Your solidarity powers this community. 🙏🏽 CashApp: $camoisnotdead Venmo: @larealreinataina PayPal: @ReinaTaina14 #VHIPodcast #ChironHealing #Pride2025 #TransPOC #CollectiveReflection #AfroJotería ----more---- Descripción para Podbean (Español) Título del Episodio: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 10: “Reflexiones Pride 2025: Ofreciendo un Ritual de Recuerdo y Reclamación” En este despiadado Episodio 10 de VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, anclo mi lectura de Quirón en Sagitario en la Casa 11 en la brutal realidad del Mes del Orgullo 2025—desalojo, desempleo y la lucha incansable por sobrevivir. Esto no es una charla académica; es un momento de pausa, un ritual para honrar al niño interior que llevo conmigo en cada crisis. Vuelvo a mi “por qué”: creo arte y dirijo este podcast para sanar a ese niño herido—y hoy uso mi voz y el espacio de este episodio como santuario. Este episodio pivota sobre tres preguntas radicales y desgarradoras, extraídas directamente de mi propio viaje: ¿Puedes finalmente dejar de probar que mereces ser amado? ¿Puedes liberar la fantasía de que quienes te lastimaron volverán siendo diferentes? ¿Puedes elegir tu propia verdad, aunque nadie aplauda por ella? Al reflexionar sobre haber perdido a mi madre por violencia a los dos años, y luego enfrentar la falta de hogar y la pérdida de empleo a finales de mayo y junio de 2025, también nombro las recientes oleadas de violencia contra personas trans de color aquí y en todo el mundo. Juntas, estas rupturas se convierten en el altar donde colocamos nuestro dolor—y desde el que reclamamos nuestro poder. Te invito a sumergirte en cada pregunta con honestidad cruda, ejemplos en tiempo real de mi proceso de sanación y prácticas concretas para transformar el modo supervivencia en ceremonia sagrada, el aislamiento en familia elegida y el trauma en declaración. Sintoniza en Podbean—y si este trabajo te ...
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  • VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 9: “Re-Imagining and Challenging The ‘Self’ Via Music w/ LA REINA TAÍNA”
    May 30 2025
    Episode Title: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 9: “Re-Imagining and Challenging The ‘Self’ Via Music w/ LA REINA TAÍNA” In Episode 9 of VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, LA REINA TAÍNA (she/they) guides you through a transformative soundscape rooted in her life motto—“to re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art.” This deep dive explores five potent tracks that serve as portals to ancestral wisdom, political critique, self-empowerment, embodied resistance, and communal solidarity. What to expect: EL CUCO! – We unpack how ancestral myth and the specter of fear can become catalysts for radical protection. First, you’ll hear how calling forth “El Cuco” reclaims ancestral guardianship; then, we trace the track’s roots in Taíno oral traditions and personal memory work. By the end, you’ll understand how fear itself can be remixed into an act of survival and resilience. PAYASO – Discover political satire as an audacious strategy of survival in Latin pop culture. We explore the song’s razor-sharp critiques of power and how humor becomes a radical tool for exposing and dismantling oppressive structures. You’ll learn why laughter, in this context, is more than entertainment—it’s an act of defiance. SOLAMENTE LO MEJOR – An ode to radical self-love, this track stands as a sovereign rebuke to white supremacist conditioning. We engage with Trans anger, revealing how strong emotions and standing your ground become revolutionary soundscapes. Plus, you’ll hear personal anecdotes about using self-care rituals as daily resistance. E.I.P. Part II – Journey into the terrain of biopolitics through the disciplined body. We map how systems of control regulate our physical selves and examine the creative practices that reclaim bodily autonomy. By tracking the track’s choreographic melody, you’ll see how movement itself can rewrite the rules of power. LUIGI. – Immerse yourself in an 8-minute lyrical battleground of sacred rage, ancestral grief, and revolutionary defiance. We contextualize its Taíno-inspired cadences, illustrate how grief is transmuted into collective energy, and reflect on why this piece functions as both a protest song and a communal love letter. New here? • About the Host: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—professionally LA REINA TAÍNA—is a visionary multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur whose long career spans music production, filmmaking, choreography, scholarship, and nonprofit leadership. As founder and CEO of LA REINA TAÍNA, LLC, she’s built a multimedia enterprise from the ground up, architecting a new creative economy rooted in ancestral intelligence and narrative sovereignty. Why Tune In: Each episode delivers trauma-informed, anti-racist, and decolonial insights designed to spark personal healing and collective liberation. Why Follow My Journey: As a producer of over 30 original songs, multiple theatrical works, and brand campaigns, plus originator of the Afro-Jotería Studies framework, I combine creative innovation with measurable impact, turning art into community-driven market disruption. Stay Connected: Snag the limited “LUIGI” laptop sticker at www.lareinataina.com/store and explore all offerings at www.lareinataina.com. ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art” 🎨 Support & Share: If this work resonates, please consider supporting and sharing my GoFundMe—your donations cover rent, medical care, and living expenses during my creative pivot. Your solidarity powers this community. 🙏🏽 CashApp: $camoisnotdead Venmo: @larealreinataina PayPal: @ReinaTaina14 #VHIPodcast #AfroJotería #Latinidad #TraumaInformed #BlackTransArt #PrideMonth #LAReinaTaina Descripción (Español) Título del Episodio: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 9: “Re-Imaginar y Desafiar el ‘Yo’ a través de la Música con LA REINA TAÍNA” En el Episodio 9 de VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, LA REINA TAÍNA (she/they) te conduce por un paisaje sonoro transformador, anclado en su lema de vida—“to re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art.” Esta entrega profundiza en cinco pistas potentes que funcionan como portales a la sabiduría ancestral, la crítica política, la autoafirmación, la resistencia encarnada y la solidaridad comunitaria. Lo que descubrirás: EL CUCO! – Analizamos cómo el mito ancestral y el espectro del miedo pueden convertirse en catalizadores de protección radical. Primero, escucharás cómo invocar a “El Cuco” recupera la tutela ancestral; luego, rastreamos sus raíces en las tradiciones orales taínas y en el trabajo de memoria personal. Al final, comprenderás cómo el propio miedo puede remezclarse en un acto de supervivencia y resiliencia. PAYASO – Descubre la sátira política como una estrategia audaz de supervivencia en la cultura pop latina. Exploramos las críticas punzantes al poder y cómo el humor se convierte en una herramienta radical para exponer ...
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    2 ore e 13 min