From Me, Para Ti: Recent Episodes
Pamela Chavez
Mela is a Mexican-American, woman with a disability (Osteogenesis Imperfecta). On this first episode, introducing herself while admitting to internal-self homophobia and internal-self ableism by saying it out loud. After 27 years, she is ready to be proud of self-love. This podcast is: From Me, Para Ti (From Me, For You).
First episode of season two on From Me, Para Ti. Pamela shares here life changing living arrangement. Rehoming from birthplace Missouri to Georgia in 2020. Also, the lessons she learned in 2020 such as traveling with a disability, the pandemic experience hardships, her romantic relationship and more. Then following into the year of 2021 with hope for a great year. Podcast Producer editor by @Miniproducer. Follow Pamela on Instagram @mela_the_great.
Pamela reflects when is the right time to date again after a heartbreak or a toxic relationship. Learning to love, trust, and find excitement to date again is a process and you must be patient. Follow Pamela on Instagram @mela_the_great. Intro/outro music and podcast edited by @miniproducer.
Pamela dedicates this episode about how to live independently with a disability. She is only speaking from her own experiences and giving advice to the best of her ability. It is important to keep in mind being independent looks different for everyone because disability is a spectrum. Follow Pamela on Instagram @mela_the_great. @miniproducer is who edited the podcast and produced the music.
Trigger Warning this episode is for mature listeners only because it discusses sexual abuse and other violent experiences in relationships. Let us celebrate Pride month even during these hard times that we are currently experiencing. The Black Lives Matter movement is influenced by the LGBTQ+ community. Pamela talks about her experience of why it is important to be safe when dating with a disability. She also acknowledges that coming out is an intense journey for some people and that should be respected. It is important to bring awareness when you are disabled and part of the LGBTQ+. So it can be difficult to be part of the LGBTQ+ Pride Month activities because those spaces are usually not accessible for the disabled community. Beat produced and edited by @miniproducer. Follow Pamela on Instagram and Twitter @mela_the_great.
This episode is about the importance of realizing what truly makes someone racist. Black Lives Matter isn't new and some people are treating it as if it is. I suggest books such as "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander and "Racism Without Racist" by Eduardo Bonilla Silva. Lastly, I discuss the documentary "Harvest Empire" to understand racism and colourism in the LatinX community.
Recorded on May 28, 2020. Discussing Black Lives Matter in a perspective of a Mexican American Disabled Woman who passes as White. Also, about color-blind racism, one day becoming a mother to a Black child and what can we do to move forward as a society to fight back racism.
Celebrating graduation during a pandemic, I reflect back the difficulties in the educational system in America. Being Mexican American with a disability, I noticed the inequality differences in accessing education attainment.
Pamela Chavez, also known as Mela is a Mexican-American, woman with a disability (Osteogenesis Imperfecta). She is ready to be herself and share her insecurities. Mela hopes from sharing her true stories and thoughts from the heart. It will help those who have similar experiences feel empowered. On this first episode, introducing herself while admitting to internal-self homophobia and internal-self ableism by saying it out loud. After 27 years, she is ready to be proud of self-love. This podcast is to explore differences within each other in society and learning to be okay with ourselves. These audio letters are: From Me, Para Ti (From Me, For You). Follow her social media @Mela_The_Great. Beat Prod. @miniproducer