I went on Fresh & Fit and stayed quiet.

This episode? I’m done being quiet.

I’m talking about what it means to be Latina in Miami, labeled a “person of color” at Syracuse, and still somehow not American enough when it counts. I’m diving into what it’s like to be feminist and faithful—and still want a man with a house.

In this episode of Llámame Anything, I’m getting real about:

• Being gringa-coded in Miami, but “diverse” in white spaces
• Navigating identity, class, and code-switching as a first-gen Latina
• The spiritual exhaustion of being hyper-independent
• Wanting softness, partnership, and financial stability—without guilt
• Why God’s plan might just include dual income and central A/C

This isn’t just a clapback. It’s a sermon for soft girls in survival mode. If you’ve ever felt too feminist to ask for help, too brown to feel safe, or too broke to feel seen—this one’s for you.

🎧 Tap play on Holy, Hot, and Hyperaware of Rent Prices now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

#LlámameAnything #LatinaPodcast #FreshAndFit #FeministPodcast #SoftGirlEra #FirstGenVoices #FaithAndFeminism #AmericanIdentity #DualIncomeEnergy #RentIsTooDamnHigh #GodSaidBeSoftNotStupid

Main Character Syndrome, content fatigue, and the quiet panic of always performing—today’s episode is a soft but honest call-out (and call-in) for anyone who’s ever tried to find meaning through a screen.

We talk about:

• Romanticizing your life vs. living it
• The pressure to be “the plot” on platforms that don’t care about you
• Why being watched doesn’t make us better—it just makes us tired
• The spiritual cost of self-surveillance
• And how to reclaim your peace in a world that rewards performance over presence

This one’s for anyone who’s felt burned out by branding their personality, or confused God with the algorithm.

🎧 Listen now. Then close your apps and go feel something.

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In this episode of LlamaMe Anything, I delve into the intriguing relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Inspired by a recent MIT study on writing and machine assistance, I explore how AI tools like ChatGPT impact our ability to think and create independently.

Through riveting analysis and historical perspective, I question what happens when we let machines start writing for us. Does it stifle creativity and memory, or merely serve as a tool for curation, helping us to connect ideas like never before?

As the conversation unfolds, you'll find contemplations on the balance between using AI as a thought processor and maintaining our own brilliant, chaotic thought processes. i champion the idea that true creativity involves understanding the "why" behind the words—not just generating them.

Ever trusted someone’s word instead of getting it in writing? Same. This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on what happens when you work, hustle, and pour your heart into a project — with zero strings attached — and then realize you should’ve tied some knots (and maybe added a padlock).

In this solo episode, I talk about feeling completely lost lately, getting burned in business because I didn’t protect myself, and how I’m learning (sometimes painfully) to set boundaries, demand clarity, and stop doing free labor for people who should know better.

This isn’t just about me — it’s about how we all, especially those of us building dreams from scratch, can stop letting people blur our lines and undervalue our time.

If you’ve ever felt lost, underpaid, or afraid to speak up: this one’s for you.

✨ Listen. Laugh. Learn. Then go tie your strings, babe.

Ever feel like applying for jobs is just swiping on a broken dating app? You send out dozens of résumés, only to get ghosted by companies that claim they care about people.

In this episode of Llámame Anything, Vanessa unpacks the hidden truth behind AI-powered hiring: how it screens, sorts, and silently rejects candidates — and what we lose when we replace human connection with cold automation.

With real stories, surprising stats, and a few hard truths for recruiters and job seekers alike, Swipe Right for a Job? asks: Can we bring humanity back to hiring before we all lose hope?

🎧 Listen now if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re just a keyword match or an actual person worth meeting.

Once upon a time, the algorithm didn’t decide the vibe. We had house parties, hole-in-the-wall clubs, friend-coded tweets, Tumblr moodboards, and DMs that felt like diary entries. But now? Everything’s optimized. Curated. Gentrified.

This episode explores what we’ve lost in the shift from community-driven spaces to platform-optimized culture—and what it means to reclaim intimacy, memory, and presence in an era of hyper-performance.

Miami’s nightlife didn’t just fade—it was overwritten. In this episode of Llámame Anything, we dig into the disappearance of local club culture, the neighborhoods that birthed it, and how the algorithm is now DJing our memories. From packed dance floors to ghosted venues, this is a story about what we lose when culture gets optimized, sanitized, and streamed.

Hear from DJs, promoters, and cultural insiders about the clubs that built community—and the tech that’s erasing it. This isn’t just nostalgia. It’s a reckoning. RIP Miami… or maybe, long live the underground?

In this episode of Llamame Anything, Vanessa Francesca Ortega delves into the complex world of internet inequality. Discover what lies behind the illusion of digital equality and how infrastructure, geography, and policy create a divided online experience. Explore the realities of a two-tiered internet, the consequences of repealing net neutrality, and what these mean for power and access.

Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, learn about the global impact of unequal internet speeds and how it affects individuals and communities differently. From the persistence of broadband deserts to the rise of community network initiatives, this episode uncovers the challenges and the fight for digital justice.

Join us as we discuss the need for an internet that serves everyone equally, advocating for digital rights as civil rights and striving for a future where the internet becomes a true tool for empowerment and equality.

Resources and Citations

NET NEUTRALITY AND POLICY CONTEXT

• FCC Reinstates Net Neutrality (April 2025) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-restores-net-neutrality (Latest ruling reinstating net neutrality protections in the U.S. after years of legal and political challenges.)
• What Is Net Neutrality? Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) https://www.eff.org/issues/net-neutrality (A comprehensive guide to net neutrality, how it works, and why it matters.)
• Timeline: The Fight Over Net Neutrality Free Press https://www.freepress.net/issues/internet-access/net-neutrality (Covers major legal and grassroots developments from 2005–present.)

DIGITAL DIVIDE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DISPARITIES

• BroadbandNow Research: Internet Availability by ZIP Code https://broadbandnow.com/research/fcc-broadband-map-errors (Investigates flaws in FCC broadband data and how it obscures inequities in underserved communities.)
• Digital Redlining: Access Denied The Markup, 2022 https://themarkup.org/internet/2022/10/19/why-isp-infrastructure-skips-poor-neighborhoods (Explains how ISPs prioritize wealthier neighborhoods, leaving communities of color disconnected.)
• Pew Research Center: Internet Use by Race and Income https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/ (Data on who has home Internet access, broken down by demographic.)

VOICES FROM THE FIELD

• The Equitable Internet Initiative (Detroit Community Technology Project) https://detroitcommunitytech.org/eii (Grassroots broadband justice effort training digital stewards and building local mesh networks.)
• NDN Collective: Broadband Sovereignty https://ndncollective.org (Indigenous-led organization advocating for infrastructure and digital sovereignty in Native communities.)

TOOLS & ACTION

• Fight for the Future – Take Action for Net Neutrality - https://www.battleforthenet.com (Coalition-driven action hub for contacting lawmakers and demanding open Internet protections.)

• Municipal Broadband Map (Institute for Local Self-Reliance) - https://muninetworks.org/communitymap (See where cities are building their own public Internet systems.)