Episode Title: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 7: “Reina’s Unpopular Opinions About The Creative Economy: Listen Up!”   Episode Description: In this raw and unfiltered episode of VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, host LA REINA TAÍNA challenges the very structure of the Creative Economy. With a unique blend of decolonial, post-structuralist, and transfemme perspectives, Reina digs deep into how American Capitalism has suffocated the authenticity of creativity, creating an industry that serves profit and power rather than expression and liberation. Reina argues that the Creative Economy has plateaued, with mainstream media recycling the same tired stories. From the glut of formulaic films to music that rehashes old tropes, the system has drained originality from creative spaces. But this stagnation is no accident—it’s the result of systems of oppression, including patriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalism, that prioritize profits over creativity. The current state of the industry reflects a deep commodification of art, where creativity is reduced to a product for consumption rather than a powerful tool for resistance and transformation. American Capitalism, Reina explains, has warped the meaning of “success” in creativity. Success isn’t about creating meaningful art or challenging the status quo—it’s about meeting market demands and feeding into the capitalist framework. Reina critiques how this system devalues the true creators—especially those on the margins—while allowing powerful corporations and a few elites to profit off of creativity. The episode highlights how this capitalist approach strips art of its power to challenge societal norms and enforce change. Reina uses a post-structuralist lens to show how this narrative is constructed and enforced, urging listeners to question whose voices are allowed to shape the Creative Economy and why. But there’s hope for change. Reina calls for a complete reimagining of the Creative Economy—one that returns power to the marginalized and the voiceless. It’s time for those who truly drive creativity—those from the Global South, Black and Indigenous communities, trans and gender-nonconforming people, and artists on the fringes of society—to reclaim ownership of the creative space. Reina makes a powerful argument that the industry needs to be run by those who have historically been silenced by the dominant powers, and that true creativity can only flourish when it’s in the hands of those who have never been allowed to fit into the narrow, capitalistic boxes of mainstream success. This episode isn’t just for artists or creatives—it’s a rallying cry for everyone. Reina urges listeners to break free from the confines of a capitalist-driven Creative Economy, one that profits off of exploitation and the normalization of systemic oppression. Creativity isn’t just about making things for the sake of making things—it’s about challenging the status quo and reshaping the narratives that dictate who gets to create and who gets left behind. Through this conversation, Reina invites listeners to consider what a world might look like where art, media, and creativity serve liberation rather than corporate interests. By the end of this episode, listeners will be inspired to embrace their own creativity, challenge capitalist structures, and reimagine what it means to truly succeed as an artist. Tune in to VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS and hear how we can reclaim the Creative Economy from the hands of those who have turned it into a machine for oppression, and begin a collective movement toward a more liberated, decolonized, and inclusive future. ----more---- Español:   Título del Episodio: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 7: "Las Opiniones Impopulares de Reina sobre la Economía Creativa: ¡Escucha!"   Descripción del Episodio: En este episodio crudo y sin filtros de VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, la anfitriona LA REINA TAÍNA desafía la misma estructura de la economía creativa. Con una mezcla única de perspectivas dec