Taina's life revolves around three things: punk rock, fitness and journalism.

She is considered one of the female pioneers of Puerto Rico's punk rock scene. Not only was she the first female to sing in a band, she was also the first woman to ever publish a 'zine and tour internationally. Naturally, she is frequently approached for interviews on the history of Puerto Rico's punk scene and has been featured in several scholarly papers, radio programs and documentaries on the subject.

Taina has also been an avid fitness devotee since 2010. Having experience with a diverse array of fitness programs, ranging from the P90x and Insanity DVD workouts to Crossfit and even mixed martial arts, her main purpose is to prove that women are a lot stronger than they have been led to believe. On practically a daily basis, Taina encourages women to not be afraid of push ups, pull ups, heavy weights and any exercise methods widely considered "not for girls." For her, strong isn't only the new sexy, it also paves the road to self-confidence and health.

As a business journalist for the past 15 years, Taina has gained extensive experience researching and writing about economy, regulatory issues, corporate finance, private equity and mergers and acquisitions with a focus on the Americas. Her work has appeared in several widely circulated business publications in the United States. She was also the recipient of an Overseas Press Club award for her work on Puerto Rico's healthcare reform. Her resume also includes plenty of translation, copyediting experience in English and Spanish.