Life in Spanglish

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...

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...

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 embracin...

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...

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&nbsp...

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 l...

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 ti...

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 pow...

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...

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...

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 h...

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 abou...

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-wor...

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 legend...

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, mode...

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...

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 spil...

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 sa...

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 totall...

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.

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.

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 marria...

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.

Lisa Lisa shares on her journey to becoming the First Latina Pop Star, singing on NYC streets as a child to help her single Mami of 10, beating Cancer in silence at the height of her career + how being a workaholic brings her happiness but also led to both knees and hips replacements.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Thicke gives us a full life update including when the new album will drop, his son Julian Fuego’ desire to also be an Artist + shares that his part Mexicana Fiancée makes a mean Enchilada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.