Just Words – Behind the Red Carpet: 25 Years of Hosts, Hustle, and Highlights Part 2 of 2

Just Words – Behind the Red Carpet: 25 Years of Hosts, Hustle, and Highlights Part 2 of 2

Season 4 Episode 03 | 403Special Guest: NEW YORK LATINO FILM FESTIVALWebsite/Information: https://www.youtube.com/@UCiCZO2W4QjYxAAXh2oITjGQ Episode Description:PART Two of TwoIn celebration of 25 years of culture, storytelling, and impact, Just Words Nobody Cares partnered with the New York Latino Film Festival for a special collaborative episode honoring the voices behind the red carpet.Over the years, NYLFF’s red carpet has been more than just interviews and photo ops. It has been a space where media personalities, storytellers, and cultural curators helped frame the moment, asking the questions, setting the tone, and representing the community in real time.For this virtual conversation, Ron Kain was on a call with Jonathan Calixto, Angel Fabian Rivera, Ronny Castro, Analisa Velez and Jenn Pinto.Recorded Submissions by: Eliana Reyes, Rachel La LocaHow they first landed the opportunityThe preparation and pressure behind the scenesMemorable celebrity momentsOrganic relationships built through the experienceHow NYLFF impacted their careersAdvice for the next generation of red carpet hostsThis episode also features clips from 2025 hosts Giraldo Luis Alvaré and Sasha Merci, connecting the legacy to the current generation of red carpet personalities.Because some conversations happened live in-studio and others virtually, this release is broken into two parts to give each format its own space and intention.This episode captures the virtual conversations and shared reflections, honest, insightful, and rooted in legacy.25 years in, the red carpet isn’t just about who walks it.It’s about who builds it.__________TABLE OF CONTENTS__________00:0000:01:03 Ron's Intro00:02:26 Guest Intro - Jonathan Calixto00:05:30 Guest Intro - Angel Fabian Rivera00:08:46 Guest Intro - Ronny Castro00:14:53 Guest Intro - Analisa Velez00:19:59 Guest Intro - Jenn Pinto00:22:53 Analisa sharing her NYLFF experience00:24:41 Ronny meeting Farukko00:28:08 What NYLFF means to Angel00:31:21 Jonathan meeting Bianca Marroquin00:34:20 Taking NYLFF to PR00:35:47 Never before shared story by Ronny00:40:33 Life lessons by Jenn Pinto00:46:36 Red Carpet advice by Analisa00:47:24 Red Carpet advice by Ronny00:48:47 Red Carpet advice by Jonathan00:49:28 Red Carpet advice by Fabian00:55:48 Submission by Elianna00:57:47 Submission by Rachel00:22:53 Analisa sharing her NYLFF experienceGuest Social |JWNC Virtual GuestFormer Red Carpet Hosts:[https://www.instagram.com/thisisjcali/][https://www.instagram.com/angelfabianrivera/][https://www.instagram.com/jennpinto/][https://www.instagram.com/analisavelez/][https://www.instagram.com/iamronny.c/]2025 Red Carpet Hosts (clips featured):[https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/][ https://www.instagram.com/sashamerci/]Video Submissionshttps://www.instagram.com/iam.elianareyes/https://www.instagram.com/rachellaloca/Host Social | IG [https://www.instagram.com/ron.kain] | (https://www.instagram.com/haydee.justwords) | (https://www.instagram.com/dre.drizzo) | (https://www.instagram.com/ramzmcfly/)

Just Words – Behind the Red Carpet: 25 Years of Hosts, Hustle, and Highlights Just Words – Behind the Red Carpet: 25 Years of Hosts, Hustle, and Highlights Part 1 of 2

Season 4 Episode 02 | 402Special Guest: NEW YORK LATINO FILM FESTIVAL Website/Information: https://nylatinofilmfestival.com/2025/ Episode Description: PART 1 of 2 In celebration of 25 years of culture, storytelling, and impact, Just Words Nobody Cares partnered with the New York Latino Film Festival for a special collaborative episode honoring the voices behind the red carpet.Over the years, NYLFF’s red carpet has been more than just interviews and photo ops. It has been a space where media personalities, storytellers, and cultural curators helped frame the moment, asking the questions, setting the tone, and representing the community in real time. For this in-studio conversation, Ron Kain along side co-host Dre Drizzo and Haydee sit down with former red carpet hosts David A. Correa, Katherine Kristine Nunez, Johanna Ferreira, Genny Genn, and Michael Diaz (aka Juan Bago) to reflect on:• How they first landed the opportunity• The preparation and pressure behind the scenes• Memorable celebrity moments• Organic relationships built through the experience• How NYLFF impacted their careers• Advice for the next generation of red carpet hosts This episode also features clips from 2025 hosts Giraldo Luis Alvaré and Sasha Merci, connecting the legacy to the current generation of red carpet personalities. Because some conversations happened live in-studio and others virtually, this release is broken into two parts to give each format its own space and intention. This episode captures the in-person reflections — honest, insightful, and rooted in legacy.25 years in, the red carpet isn’t just about who walks it. It’s about who builds it. Record date: 08.16.25 LINK IN BIO ON MOST PODCAST APPSSTREAM VIDEO ON @spotify | @youtube Guest Social |JWNC In-Studio Former Red Carpet Hosts:https://www.instagram.com/davidup2speed/ [https://www.instagram.com/davidup2speed/]https://www.instagram.com/katherineknunez/ [https://www.instagram.com/katherineknunez/]https://www.instagram.com/cup_of_johanna/ [https://www.instagram.com/cup_of_johanna/]https://www.instagram.com/itsgennygenn/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsgennygenn/]https://www.instagram.com/juanbago/ [https://www.instagram.com/juanbago/] 2025 Red Carpet Hosts (clips featured):https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/ [https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/] https://www.instagram.com/sashamerci/ [https://www.instagram.com/sashamerci/] Host Social | IG https://www.instagram.com/ron.kain [https://www.instagram.com/ron.kain] | https://www.instagram.com/haydee.justwords [https://www.instagram.com/haydee.justwords] | https://www.instagram.com/dre.drizzo [https://www.instagram.com/dre.drizzo] | https://www.instagram.com/ramzmcfly/ [https://www.instagram.com/ramzmcfly/] 00:00Show Intro00:01:25JWNC Team Intro's00:02:16Guest Intro’s - David / Katherine00:03:58Katherine 2022 hosting experience00:05:16David 2023 hosting experience00:05:53Guest Intro’s - Johanna / Genny Genn00:07:52Genny Genn NYLFF hosting origin story00:13:20Johanna NYLFF hosting origin story00:19:04Guest Intro - Mike Diaz00:21:47NYLFF - 200800:22:14NYLFF - 200900:22:41Mike the archive00:25:42Fit check w/ David & Katherine00:26:46Prepping questions for Red Carpet00:28:27Networking with intent, Organic relationships, Genuine friendships00:30:00Genny Genn’s takeaway from Year 1 to Year 200:31:35Attending and Supporting NYLFF00:33:08Mike Diaz on meeting red carpet stars00:33:43Mike handing off duties to Rachel La Loca00:34:052010 Story by Mike00:34:38David Red Carpet Star stories00:35:37Katherine on being in the room00:36:27Johanna Red Carpet stories00:39:01Genny Genn on preparation00:40:00Johanna on preparation00:41:35Mike thoughts on red carpet hosting in the future00:42:46Mike keeping it real00:45:45Katherine on caring about the new stories00:46:17NYLFF impacting careers00:47:19NYLFF inspiring creation of new platforms00:48:05David Katherine on Inspiration00:49:49David / Katherine - Offering advice for next Red-Carpet Host00:52:16Johnanna / Genny Genn - Offering advice for next Red-Carpet Host00:53:522025 hosts - Offering advice for next Red-Carpet Host00:55:03Final takeaways w/ Mike Diaz

Just Words – Not Your Music Industry Puppet: Cutting the Strings with Jae Camilo

Season 4 Episode 01 | 401Special Guest: Jae CamiloWebsite/Information: SPOTIFY MUSIC [https://open.spotify.com/artist/40S2INZWrAhcI6NlpY7mwC] Episode Description:From girl groups to solo freedom, Jae Camilo opens up about saying no to industry molds, claiming her voice in Bachata, and creating music with intent. From childhood memories of singing at family gatherings to auditioning for Making the Band, Jae walks us through a journey of reinvention and reclaiming space as a woman in a male-dominated genre.We discuss girl groups, group dynamics, the gritty realities of demo deals/music industry, and the cost of chasing longevity in the music industry. Jae shares why she walked away from acting and modeling to pursue music full-time and how her mother became a key connector, helping her work with top-tier producers.We also talk about singles marketing strategy and the unspoken rules of "taste freeze" in Latin culture. Plus, she unpacks the challenges of being told what to sing by men (or the “males” as referred to in the episode) and why her music never bashes men, but only tells the truth. Expect candid convos about side chick discourse, subliminal messages in Bachata, and what it means to really own your voice in an evolving genre.Thanks for checking out Just Words Nobody Cares_________TABLE OF CONTENTS________ 00:00 Show Intro00:03:36 Guest Introduction00:04:14 Jae Camilo00:05:19 Shoutout to Karina00:05:42 Admitting to taste freeze00:08:27 Bachata evolving00:10:05 Jae's childhood interest in bachata00:11:03 Taking notice that bachata was male driven00:11:29 Starting career in the English Market00:12:36 Home influence00:13:39 Identifying the possibilities in the Spanish market00:14:00 Girl group experience00:14:50 Leaving Modeling and Acting for Music00:15:21 Leaving the group coming back to NYC00:15:57 Mom Connecting the dots00:17:05 Breaking the status quo00:18:41 Making the Band (Danity Kane) audition / Diddy story00:20:08 Declining MTB00:21:30 Explaining demo deals00:22:49 Realities of forming a girl group00:24:54 Thinking about longevity00:27:35 Releasing monthly Single's marketing strategy00:30:03 Cost of the music00:31:16 One hit wonder00:33:02 Label treatment of artist00:34:26 Ron's take on valuing creativity00:35:59 Looking for community as an artist00:37:50 Finding community internationally00:39:55 Blaming the culture for taste freeze00:41:13 Elvis Crespo00:41:59 Jae playing her own music at family gatherings00:43:11 The Great Put down00:43:40 Positive reinforcement from Family00:45:20 The music speaks for itself - Ramz00:46:48 Creating with intent00:49:44 I sing Sing00:50:43 Finding Jae Camilo00:53:15 Evolving the culture to learn the business00:53:38 Speaking truth to power00:56:08 Being receptive to the evolution of the music00:56:40 Bachata fitting in every where01:00:06 Men telling Jae what to sing about01:03:24 Women having more presence in the industry01:04:25 Ron owning up to his "male flaws"01:05:33 Side chick song01:07:31 "my music never bashes men"01:10:08 Bachata "theme" suggestion by the team01:10:51 Sigan hablando de "side chicks"01:12:31 Projects for the future01:13:35 Parental Censorship01:14:04 Subliminal messages in bachata01:15:10 Learning from the networking events01:15:59 Developing a Doc01:17:45 Early work that leaked01:18:57 Feeling more accepted to experiment on different projects01:20:49 New Song - "ya no puedo mas"01:22:54 Creative spurts01:23:28 Always save the work01:24:56 Ramz sharing his lyrics01:26:10 Jae's creative process01:30:26 LCFW - Format explanationRecord date: 02.22.25 LINK IN BIO ON MOST PODCAST APPS STREAM VIDEO ON @spotify | @youtube Guest Social | IG https://www.instagram.com/jaecamilo/Host Social | IG @ron.kain [ https://www.instagram.com/ron.kain] | @haydee.justwords [https://www.instagram.com/haydee.justwords ] | @dre.drizzo [https://www.instagram.com/dre.drizzo]| @ramzmcfly [ https://www.instagram.com/ramzmcfly/]

Just Words – Speaking into Existence: The Womb, The Words & The Wisdom with Steffi Michelle

Season 3 Episode 13 | 319Special Guest: Steffi MichelleWebsite/Information: https://www.youtube.com/@lasteffimichelle [https://www.youtube.com/@lasteffimichelle]Episode Description:In this episode of Just Words, we are honored to host Steffi Michelle—an affirmation artist, CEO, founder, and mother of Read of Roses. Steffi shares her transformative journey into affirmation artistry, discussing the profound impact of ego death and the alignment of spoken affirmations with actionable steps.We delve into the significance of self-care for therapists, the interplay between therapy and medicine, and the insights gained from ceremonial practices. Steffi also explores her connection to astrology, birth charts, and the spiritual contracts that guide our existence. Our conversation touches on the power of the womb, the healing properties of the placenta, and the pursuit of joy and growth.The episode is interspersed with fun facts—from the history of stilettos to the statistical marvel of existence. Steffi's insights remind us of the interconnectedness of life and the beauty of our shared human experience.Join us for an enlightening conversation that encourages self-reflection, growth, and a deeper appreciation for the journey of life._______________TABLE OF CONTENTS_________________ 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=0s] 00:00:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=44s] Episode Intro00:02:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=157s] Guest intro00:03:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=185s] Pronouns are She/Her/Goddess00:03:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=211s] Affirmation Artist00:04:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=290s] The journey to becoming an affirmation artist00:05:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=333s] The Ego Death00:07:07 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=427s] Dre being up on affirmations00:07:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=455s] How can you become the affirmation you speak out?00:08:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=511s] Are there actions behind your words?00:09:12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=552s] Self-care for Therapist?00:10:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=609s] Affecting your nervous system00:10:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=645s] It starts with yourself00:11:42 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=702s] Taking therapy since 201900:13:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=781s] Sitting in ceremony00:13:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=835s] Ron's take on Therapy00:16:07 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=967s] Talking therapy and Medicine00:17:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1025s] Getting into Astrology - Walter Mercado00:18:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1091s] Finding Teachers00:19:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1149s] Sharing a reading00:20:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1217s] Ron considering a reading00:22:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1320s] Ron watching the Science channel00:24:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1496s] Time and Space00:26:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1596s] Interdisciplinary Art00:27:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1624s] Features being too "exotic" for film00:28:51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1731s] Shoutout to growing00:30:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1853s] Pursing Joy00:32:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=1943s] Agua Floridita00:34:34 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2074s] The Saturn Return00:36:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2191s] Tapping into your womb00:38:28 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2308s] Healing properties of placenta00:42:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2545s] The Womb is powerful00:44:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2644s] Haydee's Ceremony Experience00:46:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2768s] Kardashians eating placenta00:47:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2826s] Not making the machine any money00:48:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2881s] Rights?00:49:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=2941s] Fun facts by Ron: Myn go on get!00:50:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3011s] Fun fact by Haydee: Stilettos00:51:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3104s] We need each other00:52:24 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3144s] Your Future Self?00:53:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3193s] Reading Energy00:53:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3216s] Steffi on reading energy00:54:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3270s] Ron shares a energy story00:55:47 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3347s] How do we choose to frame Love00:56:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3415s] Birth Charts00:58:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3495s] The contract of why you came back00:58:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3539s] Things that corelate with your cool00:59:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3563s] "I believe energy doesn't die"01:01:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3700s] Life is amazing01:02:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3740s] Dres fun Fact: Chances of being born01:03:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3800s] Dominican Birth Charts?01:04:49 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3889s] Jehovah’s heaven cap limit01:05:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=3935s] Outlook on institutionalized religion01:10:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=4223s] Having a connection to something higher01:11:51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=4311s] LCFW - Dre Drizzo01:12:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=4356s] LCFW - Steffi Michelle01:13:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=4433s] LCFW - Haydee01:15:22 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogf4dwpEPCM&t=4522s] LCFW - Ron KainRecord date: 10.12.24 LINK IN BIO ON MOST PODCAST APPS STREAM VIDEO ON @spotify | @youtube Guest Social | IG @steffi_michelle [https://www.instagram.com/steffi_michelle] Host Social | IG @ron.kain [https://www.instagram.com/ron.kain/] | @dre.drizzo [https://www.instagram.com/dre.drizzo/] | @haydee.justwords [https://www.instagram.com/haydee.justwords]

Just Words – Laugh, Learn, Repeat: Comedy and the Long Game with Milly Tamarez

Season 3 Episode 18 | 318 Special Guest: Milly Tamarez Website/Information: https://www.millytamarez.com/ [https://www.millytamarez.com/] Episode Description: This episode, we’re joined by the hilarious and multi-talented Milly Tamarez—stand-up comedian, writer and podcaster—whose work has been featured on ABC, E!, WWE’S Friday Night Smackdown, NPR, Comedy Central, Buzzfeed, Reductress, Vice, and more. Milly shares her journey from improv and stand-up to writing for major networks, co-hosting the Go Touch Grass podcast, and creating spaces like Flexx and the Diverse as Fuck Festival to uplift diverse voices in comedy. We discuss some directing, teaching at UCB, and the long game of comedy—from "bombing" in Spanish stand-up to the joy of performing for Latino audiences. Milly opens up about pivoting and navigating gatekeeping in entertainment. Knowing how to be broke in NYC while pursuing creative passions. Plus, we talk about her writing process and balancing creative fulfillment with career demands. Whether you're an aspiring comedian or just a fan of great conversations, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and real talk. _________________TABLE OF CONTENTS_______________00:00 00:02:00 "This is We Now" 00:02:31 Directing is a Labor of Love 00:06:39 Guest intro 00:07:28 Wearing the Directors hat for oneself 00:08:23 Teaching Comedy at UCB 00:10:03 Set up and Punchlines 00:10:35 Comedy Recital 00:11:04 Ron not getting invited to a Comedy Show 00:11:27 Sharing tips from 1st class 00:12:41 The long game 00:13:04 The challenges of pivoting to LA 00:14:01 Knowing how to be broke in NYC 00:14:53 LA Dominican Food 00:17:41 Ropa Vieja 00:19:24 Netflix is a Joke Fest 00:20:14 Doing Stand-up Comedy in Spanish 00:21:37 "Bombing" in Spanish Comedy 00:22:38 Comedy not being part of Regular Latino Culture 00:25:55 Crowd not reacting to Angelo Colina 00:26:59 After the Show 00:27:27 The process to prep for a Comedy show in Spanish 00:28:32 Comedy clubs in the Middle East 00:31:10 Live Performance Culture in Latin America 00:34:37 Good Comedians can make everyone laugh 00:36:04 Meeting Dominicans in the Tri State 00:37:15 Go Touch Grass Podcast 00:38:05 Research Process 00:38:26 Comedians Being on a News and Politics Podcast 00:40:38 Focusing on Internet Trends 00:43:14 Balancing act of work and creative 00:44:34 Refining the podcast Pitch 00:45:52 The fun part is being creative 00:46:42 Is the Juice worth the Squeeze 00:49:34 Keeping at it 00:50:52 Allowing yourself Agency 00:51:44 Wrestling meets Housewives 00:53:31 Write Story Lines for Lucha Libre 00:56:14 Ideas that Milly is Excited about 00:56:39 Leveraging social media to get passed the gatekeeping 00:57:56 The Process 00:59:37 Standards for Women in Creativity 01:00:26 Growing passed the noise 01:03:39 Everyone wants to do it 01:04:39 Being met with Resistance 01:06:47 Appreciating Emotional Maturity 01:08:27 Gabriel Iglesias 01:10:38 Going Through it 01:11:46 Vulnerability and Comedy 01:13:43 Original source of inspiration behind Comedy 01:17:15 Speaking to past and future self 01:19:52 LCFW - DRE 01:22:44 LCFW - MILLY 01:23:57 LCFW - Haydee 01:24:52 Seeing things through 01:26:32 LCFW - Ron 01:28:41 It's Good to do something that you like 01:29:53 The joy of doing Comedy in Spanish 01:31:22 When your passion becomes your paycheck Record date: 08.24.24  LINK IN BIO ON MOST PODCAST APPS STREAM VIDEO ON @spotify | @youtube   Guest Social | IG @milly_tamarez [https://www.instagram.com/milly_tamarez/] Host Social | IG @ron.kain [https://www.instagram.com/ron.kain/] | @dre.drizzo [https://www.instagram.com/dre.drizzo/] | @haydee.justwords [https://www.instagram.com/haydee.justwords]