Season 3 Episode 18 | 318 Special Guest: Milly Tamarez Website/Information: 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

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WATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Season 3 Episode 17 | 317 Special Guest: Linda Aybar Website/Information: https://www.everything-aybar.com/ Episode Description: In this episode of Just Words, we are thrilled to feature the multifaceted Linda Aybar, founder and CEO of Everything Aybar. Raised in Highbridge, The Bronx, Linda's journey is a testament to resilience and versatility. From her early aspirations in fashion design to becoming a certified Spanish-English translator, court interpreter, and licensed Notary Public in New York, Linda has worn many hats. We delve into her dynamic career, discussing her transition from lifeguard to translator, and her experiences in both small business and corporate settings. Linda shares insights into her creative ventures, including the production of her show "Ask Aybar" and the development of a sketch comedy series. As an author of four books, such as THC - The High Chronicles and Fasting in Silence, she provides a glimpse into her writing process and the inspiration behind her work. Beyond her professional achievements, Linda opens up about her personal life, reflecting on her family's rich history and her Dominican roots. She discusses her health practices, including fasting for 30 days, and shares entertaining stories, like "Papi and Bruce Lee in DR." We also explore her thoughts on survival skills, from growing weed for the apocalypse to cooking while high. As a former DJ, Linda reminisces about her time in the music scene, highlighting the differences between private DJing and club DJing. She also touches on her choreography work for Sweet 16s (what doesn’t she do?) Join us for a conversation that spans a multitude of topics, offering a comprehensive look into the life of a true Renaissance woman. Linda's story is one of passion, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to serving her community. - Just Words ______________TABLE OF CONTENTS________________ 00:00 00:00:45 Ron's lil' backstory on our guest 00:02:21 Guest intro - Linda Aybar 00:03:55 What doesn't Linda do? 00:04:37 What does a typical day in the life of Linda look like? 00:05:20 Check out "Ask Aybar" show 00:06:00 Production process of "Ask Aybar" 00:08:15 Developing a sketch comedy show 00:09:07 Shoutout to Grandpops for having 24+ kids 00:11:09 Family Tree 00:12:18 Ron asking about Dual Citizenship for DR 00:16:07 Wealth of Knowledge "started at 16" 00:16:59 Aybars 1st job 00:17:36 Life guard to Translator 00:19:18 Small Business to Corporate 00:20:02 Author of 4 Books 00:20:15 THC - The High Chronicles 00:20:49 I Fell for NY's Finest 00:22:10 Fasting in Silence 00:23:12 Living by your calendar 00:24:26 One Stop Shop 00:25:03 Life Distractions 00:25:44 Did you take care of your Health 00:27:54 Wanting to do Everything 00:28:59 Fasting for 30 Days 00:32:23 Change Your Setting 00:34:06 Quick Story about "Papi and Bruce Lee in DR" 00:35:24 Quick Story about Mom 00:36:13 Ron trying to timeline "everything" 00:37:09 Linda's Paining 00:41:53 Back to Fasting 00:43:07 Killing your own food 00:44:48 Can you survive an Apocalypse? 00:45:32 Growing weed for the apocalypse 00:46:30 Survive camping before an apocalypse 00:49:02 Cooking while high 00:49:46 Weed Tea idea 00:51:57 Shoutout to WhatsApp 00:53:52 Old School Car Service vs Uber 00:55:49 What makes you think of the Apocalypse? 00:58:12 What do you want your legacy to be? 01:00:27 Choreography for Sweet 16's 01:02:11 Top 3 tracks by DJ Linda 01:03:49 Private DJ vs Club DJ 01:06:55 3rd Book Follow Through 01:08:43 Conversations about everything 01:10:32 LCFW - Dre 01:11:15 LCFW - Linda 01:12:19 LCFW - Haydee 01:13:05 LCFW - Ron Record date: 08.23.24 LINK IN BIO ON MOST PODCAST PLATFORMS STREAM VIDEO ON @spotify | @youtube

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