Life in Spanglish

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 bask...

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 <...

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

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...

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 Jack...

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 ...

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 

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, d...

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 prior...

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,...

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 ...

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...

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, an...

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 thro...

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 ...

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 ...

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 be...

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 inf...

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 ...