Reina Manuel, owner of Afterlife Boba & Tea Room, shares the story of how she turned her tough childhood around, opening the most community-oriented boba-shop in Las Vegas!

In this episode, Reina opens up about how she was stripped of her voice as a foster child in homes she never really considered home and how she was stuck in an abusive relationship that she thought was better than not having a physical home like before, only to gain her voice and freedom back to serve her community as a boba shop owner whose business provided many locals with a home away from home.

Find out how she diligently built her boba business along with T, her supportive and loving wife, who also took Reina’s son as her own.

If you’re in Las Vegas or planning to visit Las Vegas, don’t forget to grab you and a friend some bubble teas at Reina and T’s Afterlife Tea and Boba Room, located at 4568 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas, NV 89102.

Fo inquiries, call: 725-204-1990 or DM them in IG at @afterlifebobaLV.

Special thanks to Food Vlogger and Community Leader, Lorenzita Santos, for being my uber-amazing co-host for this episode!

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Stay courageous,

Maria