The Chisme Corner with Vee Rivera

Episode: "New Year, New Chisme: Creating Beyond The Content"

Release Date: January 7, 2026
Host: Vee Rivera
Main Theme: Embracing new beginnings, reclaiming creativity, and finding inspiration beyond the daily grind of content creation.

Episode Overview

Vee Rivera welcomes listeners into 2026 with the unfiltered, cozy, and comforting vibe that defines "The Chisme Corner." Broadcasting straight from her bedroom to set the tone, Vee reflects on family life, pop culture, personal growth, and her vision for the new year—both as a creative and as a woman, mother, and friend. This episode is all about shedding the burnout of last year (“the year of the snake”) and stepping confidently and creatively into new projects, experiences, and personal intentions for 2026 (“the year of the fire horse”).

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cozy Vibes & Holiday Recap

[01:00 – 06:30]

• Vee greets listeners from her bedroom, setting a relaxed and intimate tone for the first episode of the year.

• She shares highlights from her holiday season:

  • Hosting family for Christmas, enjoying games and good food.
  • An emotional family experience watching the last episode of Stranger Things:
    • “We all cried. Like, when I tell y’all—sobbing. I was sobbing… I think it’s just the emotion behind it. Like, I’ve been watching the show for so long.” (05:10)
  • Fulfilling a family wish by taking her daughter Bibi to see Stranger Things on Broadway in New York—praising the production and actors, especially the one who played Henry “[Who] gave me goosebumps. That’s how good it was.” (07:20)

• Pro tip: Vee suggests staying in Jersey City and commuting to NYC to save money and avoid the chaos of Manhattan hotels.

• Fun family outings included visiting the American Dream Mall and its “eye museum”—noting everyone’s favorite room was “sadness” because of its “vibe,” sparking laughter about “just some depressed ass people up in here.” (09:15)

2. Rediscovering Joy in Small Moments

[10:00 – 13:30]

• Vee recounts a rejuvenating mother-daughter roller skating day prompted by a coupon from Bibi’s teacher.
  • Initially reluctant, Vee ended up making precious memories, feeling nostalgic about her own childhood skating experiences.
  • “Tell me why we had the best time… I was reliving my childhood a little bit.”
• Vee describes the positive environment at the rink, praises Bibi’s confidence, and the supportive social dynamics for kids.
• They plan to make skating a weekly ritual: “Soon, I’m telling you, we gonna be running that roller skating rink. I promise you.” (13:10)

3. Decluttering & Starting Fresh

[13:35 – 14:25]

• Kicked off the year with organizing Bibi’s closet—removing old toys, making space for new gifts.
• Vee reflects on the importance of teaching kids about organization to reduce chaos and stress:
  • “When you’re not organized, that’s when everything starts becoming chaotic… that’s when the laziness kicks in.” (13:55)

4. Real Talk: Intentions & Health in 2026

[14:55 – 19:30]

• Vee transparently discusses her renewed focus on physical health, exercise, and eating habits:
  • Admits she doesn’t have a perfect diet—“I eat like a whole... I could eat a whole cheese pizza. That’s my diet and exercise.” (15:52)
• Vee and Joe (her partner) aim to meal prep and cook more at home after a DoorDash-heavy holiday break.
• She seeks advice from listeners about quick, healthy meals—admitting she dislikes reheated food.
• Vee acknowledges the importance of modeling healthy behaviors for Bibi, who is active in cheer and music.
• Relates to listeners with humor and vulnerability:
  • “It’s so embarrassing how I can go up a flight of stairs and I’m already burnt out… I really do. We need to get our s*** together.” (18:45)

5. Burnout, Content Creation & Creative Evolution

[19:35 – 25:15]

• Vee opens up about feeling creatively uninspired despite being grateful for her success and community.
• She explores the pressures and changes in content creation, describing a shift from creativity to “survival mode,” and the impact of ever-changing trends and engagement metrics.
• Empathizes that this feeling is universal across jobs:
  • “Two things can be true at once. Like, you can be grateful, and then you can still feel like there’s more inside you that just wants to come out.” (21:09)
• Emphasizes the importance of working with intention and pursuing fulfilling projects:
  • “I reach flow state when I am just building something from scratch and watching it grow, that’s when I feel most like myself.” (23:00)

6. Announcing a New Passion Project

[25:20 – 27:50]

• Vee reveals her plan for an all-new personal brand and website—built from scratch as a way to reclaim her creativity and push herself beyond her comfort zone.

• She plans to vlog and share the process, inviting listeners to join and offer advice, especially those with branding or web design experience.

• Notable quote:

  • “If I can do this… who knows what other doors it can open for me, you know?” (25:55)

• Frames this endeavor as an opportunity for growth and discovery, tying it into the “Chisme Corner” community:

  • “Success to me… has nothing to do with money… I need to feel like what I’m doing is something that I…” (27:50)

7. Word of the Year & Collective Reflection

[28:00 – 30:40]

• Vee’s word for 2026 is creativity. She encourages finding joy in curiosity and intentional projects and “giving myself permission to explore what lights me up again.”
• She reflects on 2025 as a year of emotional shedding (“the year of the snake”) and introduces 2026 as “the year of the fire horse”—representing movement, boldness, and new beginnings.
  • “Don’t let anybody stop you this year from doing what the f*** you want to do. We’re not chasing anymore. We are arriving at the destination.” (30:25)
• Affirms the importance of self-love and perseverance:
  • “If at any point in your life you felt like you didn’t want to be here, I’m so proud and happy that you are sitting here in this moment with me right now.” (30:55)
• Invites the community to share their own goals and journeys, reminding listeners “there’s always room for more chisme here at The Chisme Corner!”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Chismosas, it is 2026. Can you believe it? It is a brand new year. I’m so excited to be here. I’m so excited that you guys are here.” (02:00)
• “Stranger Things is forever going to be iconic.” (05:30)
• “[The American Dream Mall]—sadness was everyone’s favorite room… I was like, ‘oh, we all just—just some depressed ass [folks] up in here.’” (09:15)
• “Tell me why we had the best time… it was awesome. And I felt like I was like reliving my childhood a little bit.” (12:35)
• “I want to be more creative and more intentional with my content… this year for me is about curiosity, it’s about creativity, and giving myself permission to explore what lights me up again.” (29:12)
• “The snake cleared your path and the year of the horse, 2026, moves you forward… literally new beginnings.” (30:10)
• “Don’t stay in relationships you know you have grown out of. Don’t stay in friendships… You have to move on and you have to rise up with confidence. And that is what 2026 is here to do.” (30:20)

Important Timestamps

• 01:00–06:30 – Holiday/family recap, Stranger Things talk, Broadway experience
• 07:20–10:30 – American Dream Mall adventures and the “eye museum”
• 10:30–13:30 – Roller skating with Bibi and childhood nostalgia
• 13:35–14:25 – Closet clean-out, teaching organization
• 14:55–19:30 – Intentions for health, meal prep struggles, keeping up with active kids
• 19:35–25:15 – Burnout and the search for meaningful creativity in content creation
• 25:20–27:50 – New personal branding/website project announcement
• 28:00–30:40 – Word of the year, reflections on 2025, embracing 2026

Tone & Takeaways

Vee weaves warmth, humor, honesty, and unfiltered spanglish realness. Her message is both personal and widely relatable—honor where you’ve been, clear space for what matters, and dare to make 2026 the year you unapologetically create and live for YOU.

Stay tuned, get involved, and remember: “There’s always room for more chisme!”