In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic Elizabeth Rodriguez: actress, Broadway star, and proud Nuyorican—for a conversation about her journey through some of television and theatre’s most impactful roles. From her breakout as Aleida Diaz on Orange Is the New Black to her polarizing turn as Paz Valdez on Power , Elizabeth opens up about the love, hate, and everything in between that comes with playing complex characters. We also dive into her latest film Allswell in New York , a raw and hea...
May 15, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We catch up with Dominican newcomer Dionni6x , a rising artist reppin’ Barahona and Brentwood . Raised by her abuela after her mom migrated to the States, Dionni shares what it was like growing up surrounded by love, tradition—and Romeo Santos playing in the background. We talk about her journey to the U.S. where she first visited a McDonald's, hitting her first ever studio session after high school, and launching her music career during the pandemic, uploading raw freestyles and clips on social...
May 08, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Daphne Rubin-Vega , a true Broadway icon, actor, singer, producer, wife, and mother who's lived many lives and still keeps evolving. Daphne gets real about her journey — from arriving in the U.S. alone from Panama at just 3 years old , to becoming a defining force on the Broadway stage as the original Mimi Marquez in RENT . We dive into how playing a troubled sex worker and addict etched a lasting (and sometimes complicated) association between her and the character, especially back home in Pana...
May 01, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, we get to know Cesar Alvarez , the proud owner of Casa De Lobo — a sleek, members-only social spot making waves in Jersey City’s hospitality scene. 🇨🇴🏙️ Cesar takes us on a journey that starts with his parents’ immigration from Colombia to New Jersey , and how that sacrifice laid the foundation for everything he’s built. He opens up about being raised by a man he calls his idol — his father — and the powerful example that shaped the way he leads as a man, business owner, and ...
Apr 24, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this exclusive interview, rapper and actor Dave East opens up about his Caribbean roots, embracing his Dominican side, and how his culture shaped who he is today. From the pressure of signing with Nas ' Mass Appeal label to landing the iconic role of Method Man in the hit series Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Dave reflects on the highs, the lessons, and the grind behind his success. He also talks about his days as a college basketball player, how his hoop dreams got derailed after he "got into a ...
Apr 17, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with rising star Laya DeLeon Hayes , who’s shining bright alongside the legendary Queen Latifah in CBS’s hit series The Equalizer . 🌟🎬 Laya shares her early determination — from knowing she wanted to be a child star at just 6 years old , to voicing the beloved Doc McStuffins , and how her parents made the bold move from Texas to Hollywood to support her dreams. Being educated through a mix of elementary school, homeschooling and the Chesneee school pro...
Apr 10, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Lomiiel , the Dominican artist behind the six-times platinum smash hit "Hay Lupita." Lomiiel opens up about his mission to be more than just a star in the Dominican Republic — he’s aiming to become a global icon . He shares his journey of being raised by a single mother, staying away from drama, and why he keeps his music clean and uplifting , especially for his younger fans. Lomiiel also dives into fatherhood , the importance of legacy, a...
Apr 03, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Brooklyn’s own Nems —rapper, hustler, and Coney Island’s unofficial mayor—pulls up to share his raw, unfiltered story. From battling addiction and running the streets to doing time, facing homelessness, and ultimately turning his life around by working for DSNY , Nems has lived it all. But through every struggle, music was his therapy, and for the last 20 years, he’s been grinding—dropping projects, pushing his FYL merch (starting from Instagram DMs!), and even trademarking his viral catchphrase...
Mar 27, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented James Martinez ( Dexter: Original Sin, House of Cards, Breaking Bad, Love, Victor ), who takes us on a deeply personal and inspiring journey through his life and career. From growing up in Jackson Heights, NY , to his Colombian mother’s resilience after his father’s passing, James shares how a dedicated teacher encouraged him to apply to the prestigious Juilliard School —a move that changed everything. He also takes us back to his early d...
Mar 20, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Tahiry José keeps it real and unfiltered in this exclusive interview, reflecting on her journey as one of the original social media influencers before the term even existed! She opens up about owning her past—from reality TV to her history with Joe Budden, sharing why she has no regrets about anything she’s done on screen. Now in her 40s and thriving, Tahiry talks about embracing her age, proving she’s far from done, and how she’s still chasing her biggest dreams. One of those? Becoming a mom. S...
Mar 13, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We sit down with legendary celebrity photographer Johnny Nuñez to uncover his incredible story of resilience, faith, and destiny. Adopted as a toddler by a Puerto Rican family in Brooklyn , Johnny’s life took a heartbreaking turn when his adopted mother passed away when he was just 10 years old , leading him to a second home in Brentwood, Long Island with a Dominican Family . His journey was anything but easy— experiencing homelessness as a college student , even sleeping in his car. But just as...
Mar 06, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, we sit down with Senator Jessica Ramos , a proud daughter of Jackson Heights, Queens, whose journey from a working-class Colombian immigrant household to the New York State Senate fuels her fight for the people. Now, she’s running for NYC Mayor , determined to create a city that truly uplifts immigrants, workers, and everyday New Yorkers. She calls out Mayor Eric Adams for vilifying immigrants while benefiting from their labor, exposes NY’s wage theft crisis , and stresses why a...
Feb 27, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this hilarious and real conversation, Model and Influencer Leslie Rodriguez takes us on her journey from a funny Dominican kid in Washington Heights to a viral sensation and signed model. Born to Dominican immigrant parents, Leslie developed her humor early on as a way to stand out, with her mother fully embracing her bold personality. Leslie took a leap of faith, putting corporate life on the back burner to prioritize modeling and influencing. The risk paid off big time, landing her major ca...
Feb 20, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, we sit down with Toronto’s own Smiley , the rapper with the fire flow who caught the attention of his idol, Drake , and turned his dreams into reality. Born to a Mexican mother and Haitian father, Smiley shares his journey from the streets of Toronto to signing with OVO, proving that manifestation is real. He opens up about his troubled youth, hustling in the hood and the time he spent behind bars—lessons that shaped the artist he is today. Now a father, he talks about how his y...
Feb 13, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode we sit down with the incredibly multi-talented Jearnest Corchado to talk about her journey from Puerto Rico to Hollywood. At just 17, she left everything behind to chase her acting dreams in California —now, she’s starring in major roles, including the highly anticipated Lisa Lisa biopic 'Can You Feel the Beat.' Jearnest opens up about making it in the industry, the power of faith and manifestation, and why she believes it’s cool to love God. She also dives into the impact of Bad...
Feb 06, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, we’re joined by Ferris Wheel Jay —an Emmy-winning Creative Director, Platinum Producer, and the voice behind the wildly popular Instagram series What is New York. Jay takes us on a journey through his Brooklyn roots, raised by two loving yet no-nonsense Abuelitas who enrolled him in military school, yet gave him with lessons in making Puerto Rican Sofrito. He shares on what it’s like to feel deeply connected to his Latino identity despite not speaking Spanish, the moment he over...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, we sit down with Brooklyn’s own Maiya The Don , the Afro-Latina Lyricist who took 2024 by storm as a member of the XXL Freshman Class. Maiya shares how her journey from makeup artist to TikTok star to Rapper unfolded during the pandemic and dives into how her Latina roots and abuela’s wisdom shaped her always-fly aesthetic. We also talk about her favorite Rappers, the iconic collaboration with Telfar, and them big plans for 2025. Get ready for laughs, hip-hop bonding and the tea...
Jan 23, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Let's dive into the life of Victor Almanzar , a Marine-turned-actor whose journey will make a thug shed a tear or two. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Brooklyn, Victor opens up about the profound challenges of reintegrating into society after serving in the military. We dive into his experiences in Kosovo and Iraq, the struggles veterans face when transitioning to civilian life, and how he found purpose and healing through acting. From his breakout role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Recording artist GeezLy takes us on a wild ride through her life journey—from her early days as a bartender in NYC to her obsession with Bike Life that landed her in trouble with the law. The Puerto Rican powerhouse from the Bronx gets real about finding out she was pregnant at just 13 years old—six months into the pregnancy—and how that shaped her life. GeezLy also opens up about the challenges of navigating the music industry as a woman, the plans she has to level up her career, and what’s nex...
Jan 09, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Dominican actor Manny Perez, a powerhouse of talent and conviction, shares how he first discovered his love for acting as a kid and turned it into a celebrated career, gracing screens big and small with unforgettable performances. But Manny is more than just an actor—he’s an advocate for his community, using his films to highlight the struggles of our island and tackling real-world issues head-on. From fearlessly challenging political figures in the Dominican Republic to championing his beloved ...
Jan 02, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jessie Marrero, the talented Dominican photographer from New York who has captured the precious moments of countless babies. Jessie takes us back to the first time she picked up a camera and discovered her passion for baby photography. She shares on existing Corporate America to pursue photography full time, collaborating with her idol, the legendary Anne Geddes and how she became a favorite among celebrity parents such as Kevin Hart , Ice- T, A Boogie...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
Somaya Reece defied all the odds and took her future into her own hands. Somaya shares how she went from being a runaway kid groomed by an older man, to launching her own modeling career and making Latina History, all on her own terms despite experiencing some heavy TRAUMA which includes her son dying in her arms after being unalived by his own father. We dive into her rise as a reality star, model, actress, musical artist, and influencer who’s made waves in the industry for decades. Somaya’s st...
Dec 19, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this powerful episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented JW Cortes —actor, former U.S. Marine combat veteran, and NYPD officer—who opens up about his incredible journey. Born and raised in Brooklyn to Puerto Rican parents, JW shares how his roots shaped him, the life lessons he’s learned through fatherhood, and how he transitioned from serving his country and community to making his mark in Hollywood. JW takes us behind the scenes of how he landed his breakout role as Detective Alvarez on ' ...
Dec 12, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, we sit down with Dominican Artist Lismar, aka 'La Mama del Drill,' who is making MAJOR waves in the music game at just 19. Lismar talks about her upbringing in the Dominican Republic, her love for Drill music and what it felt like to touch down in New York for the first time. She also keeps it real about dodging toxic media outlets and staying focused on her craft, plus she spills on her dream Drill collab with artists like Ice Spice and more. Once done, go watch our interview u...
Dec 05, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We’re kicking it with the one and only Lumidee ! We dive into her roots growing up in Spanish Harlem, those iconic Y2K days that shaped a generation, and the story of how she got discovered as a teen in NY. From reaching global stardom with ' Never Leave You' to holding it down in the music game for decades, Lumidee keeps it real about her journey. Plus, we talk about the legendary Nicki Minaj sampling her hit for ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze' , balancing motherhood with the hustle, and so much more. Thi...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, I sit down with the Bronx's own Mark Viera , a powerhouse comedian with Puerto Rican roots. The Latin Prince of Comedy opens up about his bold decision to pursue comedy full-time, shares the deep pain of losing his son, finding true love later in life and dives into the quirks of everyday Latino life—especially the wild things women do that men could totally live without! Join us for laughs, love, and real talk as Mark takes us through the highs and lows ...
Nov 21, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
J Noa shares on her humble upbringing in RD, spitting BARS, scoring two Grammy nominations and a 'Tiny Desk' by 19 + how colorism en La Republica has no effect on her self-esteem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Moffa opens up about tapping into his musical gifts as a young boy in PR, the debut album, his plan to go GLOBAL for 2025 + how at just 22 he’s already collaborated with Colombian Superstars Karol G, Feid & Manuel Turizo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 07, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Actor Franky G shares on breaking ground as the lead in FOX's first Latino-centered dramatic show to leaving his mark as Xavier in the Saw franchise and captivating audiences in 50 Cent ’s Power and BET's Family Business. Born and raised in Brooklyn to Puerto Rican parents, Franky shares his thoughts on the journey of Latino representation in the industry, balancing fatherhood and a 20 year marriage. Dive into his incredible career, BTS stories, and what's next for this multi-talented actor. Thi...
Oct 31, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Actor/Director EJ Bonilla shares on a secret relationship with Ballet, his start in NYC theater, accepting Jesus at 16, Gentrificación, battling Depression, that Emmy Nom at 20-years-old, Unresolved Traumas + working alongside Will Smith, Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3
