On the Outside

In this episode, I share some foundational education around America's mass incarceration problem. As I finish my masters in Human Rights with a concentration on mass incarceration, I wanted to provide more insight after last week's episode, sharing my anecdotal experience teaching inside. We Talk About… Mass incarceration Historical prison boom The 13th Amendment The War on Drugs, Southern Strateg...

In this episode, Thalia Romina  @thethaliaromina and I talk about her feeling on the outside as a female comedian.  We Talk About… Thalia's start in comedy The unspoken rules of the comedy world Being a female comic Resources: Follow @thethaliaromina Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast Keep In Touch: Visit taylorraealmonte.com...

In today’s episode I talk to Ali Bonar @alibonar. Ali is CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to bring fun & play to food. We Talk About… Relationships with our parents The pressure of going away to college Ali’s experience with disordered eating What recovery means or might look like  Social media’s impact on body image Hashimotos Finding resources for health and w...

In this episode, I discuss teaching in two correctional facilities over the last year and my focus on mass incarceration.  We Talk About… Why mass incarceration? Studying human rights with a concentration on mass incarceration The teaching environment inside of a prison Learning from my students  Resources: Follow @activismprogram Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.tay...

In this episode, Thalia Romina  @thethaliaromina and I talk about growing up with parents who are immigrants, hers from Argentina and Dominican Republic, mine from Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. We Talk About… Speaking Spanish at home Cultural cuisine Similarities and differences between cultures Commonalities between immigrant families  Resources: Follow @thethaliaromina Full episo...

In this episode, I speak with Victoria Gibbs @whatgibbs, a Dartmouth College graduate, former financier turned health and wellness entrepreneur, full time yoga athlete, instructor, model, influencer, digital content creator, and lupus warrior. We Talk About… Being diagnosed with lupus Self care with a chronic condition Going from a career in finance to yoga A ballet career from childhood through a...

In this episode, I discuss founding ACTIV-ISM with my friend Kira West in 2020, an anti-racism wellness company. We Talk About… Creating ACTIV-ISM Past programing How creating ACTIV-ISM impacted my life  Resources: Follow @activismprogram Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast Keep In Touch: Visit taylorraealmonte.com Instagram @taylo...

In this episode, my bff, Thalia Romina  @thethaliaromina and I go off on a few too many tangents (in the best way possible). She shares a wild outsider story and you guys get to know her for the first time.  We Talk About… Becoming bffs Life as an actor and comedian Thalia's experience in Catholic school Feeling alienated Resources: Follow @thethaliaromina Full episode transcription and...

In this episode, I speak with Victoria Price @_victoriaprice, an NYC based actor who experienced a double mastectomy after receiving her breast cancer diagnosis at 29.   We Talk About… Being diagnosed with breast cancer Undergoing treatment Genetic testing Breast reconstruction Ongoing care Being a performer  Resources: Follow @_victoriaprice Full episode transcription and citations: htt...

In this episode, I share more about how I created my brand as a multi-hyphenate. We Talk About… Creating a career out of many varied interests Building a unique path Taking inspiration from people you admire Creating a clear life vision Resources: Follow @taylorraealmonte Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast Keep In Touch: Visit taylorra...

In this episode, my husband, Richard Roman Jr, talk about building a family and community together, our experiences as people of color, encountering racism and discrimination, and the importance of acknowledging individual differences and privileges. We Talk About… Meeting on Tinder Our experiences as POCs Learning about each others cultures Blending our traditions The need for having open convers...

In a special episode I share Nakia Smith’s story—a fifth-generation Deaf activist and content creator, also known as @itscharmay. We Talk About… BASL - Black American Sign Language Nakia's story Ableism Deaf culture Sign names Resources: Follow @itscharmay Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast Keep In Touch: Visit taylorraealmonte.com Ins...

In this episode, I share my personal experience around self-improvement, transitioning careers and pursuing new passions. We Talk About… My experience with limiting beliefs Self-perception Building my dream life Transitioning careers Taking bold and brave steps Having a clear vision of your goals Resources: Follow @taylorraealmonte Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealm...

In this episode, my husband, Richard Roman Jr, talk about bullying, navigating high school and finding community.  We Talk About… High school bullying Trying to fit in Coping tactics and mechanisms  Resources: Follow @richardromanjr Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast Keep In Touch: Visit taylorraealmonte.com Instagram @taylor...

In this episode, I speak with Aubre Winters @aubrewinters, a Chicago-based trainer, entrepreneur and founder of Sweat Sessions about her vulnerability on social media. We Talk About… Growing up as a performer Auditioning  Pivoting careers Navigating social media Mental health Pregnancy and miscarriage Black maternal health Resources: Follow @aubrewinters Full episode transcription and citatio...

In this episode, I share my tips and tricks for how I stay organized. Between being a full time grad student at Columbia, producing three episodes of my podcast per week solo, boxing twice a week and training for a fight, teaching weekly at a women’s prison upstate, being the assistant director of Just Ideas at Columbia and creating content as a full-time job — it’s a lot to take on. We Talk About...

In this episode, my mom, Jasmin Almonte, shares a story about a time she was made to feel like an outsider We Talk About… White fragility My mom's story Holding space for others Resources: Follow @jasminalmonte Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast Keep In Touch: Visit taylorraealmonte.com Instagram @taylorraealmonte TikTok @itstaylorraea...

In this episode, I speak with Molly Day @moveswithmollyy, a NYC-based fitness professional, former professional dancer and the creator and founder of Moves With Molly.. We Talk About… Growing up with disabilities, including dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD The body neutrality movement Pivoting careers Navigating a changing body Mental health Going through major surgery Building a brand Resources: Fo...

In the episode, I outline my four-point reflection plan to think about how your 2024 goals are going thus far.  We Talk About… Pushing away societal pressures for goal-setting Using a simple four point plan My personal 2024 goals Resources: Follow @taylorraealmonte Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast Keep In Touch: Visit taylorraea...

In this episode, I talk with my mom, Jasmin Almonte about what it's like parenting a child who is bullied and how she creates safe spaces in her own classroom. We Talk About… My relationship with my parents Parenting a child who is bullied Adjusting to a new community Creating safe spaces as a teacher Teaching inside of prisons Resources: Follow @jasminalmonte Full episode transcription and citati...

In this episode, I speak with Fathia Fairuza, @fathiafairuza. Fathia is a human rights practitioner focused on the access to education, and founder of Shape Your Life Indonesia. Fathia is a colleague of mine at Columbia University as we pursue our Masters in Human Rights Studies. We Talk About… Growing up in Indonesia Fathia's passion for study abroad Access to education What the UN does What Huma...

In the episode, learn about why I started this podcast.  I don't know what brought you to this podcast, but I hope you stay to hear the story of someone you feel like you have nothing in common with. We're more alike than you might think. We Talk About… Starting the podcast Being the producer, editor, curator and host of my own show What I hope folks get out of the show Resources: Follow @tay...

In this episode, I talk with my mom, Jasmin Almonte -- my first home, my first friend, my North Star. Her advice is one-of-a-kind and I can't wait to share it with you. We Talk About… My mom's story Life lessons she's gathered along the way Morning routines Social media True self care Internal validation Finding your "toolbox" Resources: Follow @jasminalmonte Full episode transcription and citatio...

In this episode, I speak with Dimitri Joseph Moïse, @dimitrimoiseofficial. Dimitri Joseph Moïse (he/they). Dimitri is a Broadway performer who transformed the story of their HIV diagnosis and stepped into a world of advocacy and HIV activism. Currently, Dimitri is Deputy Director of Patient Advocacy at Vot-ER exploring the intersections between healthcare and democracy. We Talk About… Coming out t...

In the episode, get to know me, Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman. From actor to athlete to activist, human rights MA student to content creator, prison educator to abolition advocate, I wear so many different hats, but my mission is clear, to make the world a better place and to make each person feel like their life matters. Get to know me in this short solo episode. We Talk About… Growing up in New Jerse...