Live From the Bronx

On this episode we sit down with Alicia Guevera, the first female identifying CEO of Big Brother Big Sister NYC. Alicia shares stories about her Cuban heritage, growing up in the BX, and her love for hip hop. From a young age, her family taught her to love her community, and the importance of giving back. All of this led her to the work that she is doing now with BBBS NYC, and specifically their B...

On this episode we kick it with the Bronx's very own, Hector Carvajal, Founder of Don Carvajal Café. At the core of Hector's coffee business is a blend of his Dominican roots and his Bronx culture. Hector reminds us that authenticity is everything, and that you truly have to believe in yourself in order to be an entrepreneur. Sometimes that means maxing out your credit cards when you have...

On this episode we sit down with Omi Hopper, celebrity chef, influencer, and contestant on season 2 of Next Level Chef. Omi reminds us the importance of authenticity as she shares her career journey and how she started her Cooking Con Omi platform. She is a proud Puerto Rican and brings that energy everywhere she goes. Omi is easy to talk to, and a lot of fun. This is one that will def feed your s...

On this episode we sit down with the founder of the Be You Stay True Basketball Camp, and the Director of the Center for Leadership at the College of Mount Saint Vincent; Andrew Curiel. Andrew talks about the importance of staying true to yourself in a world that is constantly trying to change you. As he shares his story growing up in the Bronx you can't help but root for him. Andrew is an ent...

On this episode we sit down with Haydil Henriquez the first ever Bronx Poet Laureate. Haydil is a poet, author, scholar and activist.  Haydil talks about her journey in the Bronx, her love of spoken word, her poetry inspirations,  and the power and beauty in language. She is dynamic, thoughtful, and gives us much to think about. This is one you don't want to miss!

On this episode we sit down with the Ramirez Brothers, the founders of From The Bronx, Taste of the Bronx, Mainland Media, and The Bronx Beer Hall! These guys are the definition of building from the ground up. Whether it is through creating a multimedia brand, capturing dope photos that highlight the beauty of The Bronx, or serving your favorite beers, these are three inspiring brother who have ha...

DJ Bless Tha Child is locally known and internationally respected. He understands how to level up, which is why he is still around. Although he has a lot he could brag about he remains humble, keeps dope people around him, and is forever a student of the game. This is a fun one!

On this episode we travel uptown to McFly Studios to kick it with the one and only, Mugzy McFly! Mugzy McFly is a celebrity fashion designer, visionary, and a leader in the culture. He is humble, but also knows his ish when it comes to fashion. He has probably designed for some of your favorite celebrities, and is always thinking about his next move. This episode is high energy and Mugzy is hilari...

Digital Currency isn't going anywhere, so you can get with the movement or get left behind. The dudes at Bronx Crypto are sharp, funny and knowledgeable about the crypto space.  But more than any of that they are purpose driven. They are trying to put on for their borough, and teach black and brown folks the financial literacy of the next generation. This one is educational so make sure you h...

Make sure you grab a pen and paper for this one because you don't want to miss these gems. On this episode we sit down with fashion influencer, content creator, and menswear expert Diego aka Dandy in The Bronx. Diego shares his journey with us, he describes his passion for menswear, and speaks about the influence The Bronx has on his brand. If you want to know the right way to wear a suit for your...

On this episode we get to kick it with fashion influencer,  content creator, artist, and sneakerhead; Ashley Hall. Ashley shares her Bronx story and journey as a fashion influencer. She also shares with us where her love of sneakers stems from, she tells us about some of the rarest shoes she has been able to cop, and she talks about breaking into the fashion industry as a sneaker enthusiast....

Kick off your shoes and relax your feet Live From The Bronx, and Sis, Listen to This podcast is in these streets. We know how to get deep on a variety of serious topics, but sometimes we just want to have fun. On this episode we do just that when we sit down with our homegirls from Sis, Listen to This Podcast. They are a whole vibe! We discuss everyone's plans now that the streets are open, dating...

Black Joy is real, necessary, and so present in this week's episode. We get the opportunity to sit down with Roya Marsh the co-founder of the Bronx Poet Laureate. Roya is an artist, activist, author, sneakerhead, and all-around dope human. She has a strong sense of who she is, and what she is here to do. Her art is vulnerable and honest. Roya takes us on a journey on this one, so you def want to s...

Your name is your legacy! We were reminded of that when we sat down with Lawrence Raysor aka the LA Boy! Lawrence is a teacher, historian, author, husband, and father. He shares his journey navigating fatherhood. Lawrence had to learn and unlearn so much to raise his sons (The LA Boys). In the basketball world, Lawrence has made a name for himself through coaching, but also the Ballers Journey, wh...

Being able to see the alignment in things that others can't immediately see is almost like a superpower, and can be profitable. Trevor Cassaberry, the CEO of Cassaberry consulting, is fortunate enough to have these gifts. Trevor provides support to businesses to become more efficient. Besides being a logistics consultant he is also a husband, an author, and all-around dope dude. On this episode, w...

Basketball is Life is a phrase that is heard in the hood so often! However, with the right level of determination, finesse, skill, and hard work hoop dreams can become a reality. For Roman Perez this is his story; the story of the underdog. Roman was never the biggest or strongest but he outworked so much of his competition to make it as a pro basketball player. He has played basketball around the...

Imagine Chopped Cheese, pizza or red velvet inside of an Empanada. At Empanology you don’t have to imagine. These are just a few of the amazing flavors you will find. On this episode, we sit down with Jason Alicea the co-founder of Empanology. Jason takes us on his entrepreneurial food journey from dishwasher, to hosting pop up events, to having his own brand. Jason has traveled around the world c...

Some of us are lucky enough to have a pretty dope life, but very few of us are able to live several dope lives. Our guest this week Blue Rivera can speak to that. He has been a club promoter, a brand ambassador, an urban mixologist, a food and beverage writer, a member of the US Army, and most recently the founder of Mission Helping Hand (I might have missed a few). MMHNYC is an organization that...

Black women are dope! Black women are magic! And….Black women are scientists! Unfortunately, we do not see enough Black women as scientists, but they exist! On this episode we sit down with a particularly dope scientist, Alexi Palmer, who helped to work on the Pfizer vaccine. Alexi shares with us, her journey in the Bronx,  how she fell in love with science, and the history of vaccines in thi...

There are some really dope things brewing in the Bronx, and on this episode KB and Jay tap into some of that when they sit down with the founder of Don Carvajal Café, Hector Castillo Carvajal. Hector is a 24 year old entrepreneur brewing his own coffee, and putting on for the Bronx. Hector is sharp, witty and embodies the hustler spirit. Through this convo we dive deep into the entrepreneurial jou...

On this episode KB and Jay sit down with the founder of Personalize Your Coaching, Paula McMillian Perez. Paula is Bronx bred and she is proud of it. Paula shares how she started her coaching business and why she focuses on Black and LatinX folks specifically. Paula is conscientious, driven, and has great energy. The episode is fun and informative, which is a dope combination.

On this episode KB and Jay had the pleasure of speaking with the Co-Executive Directors of DreamYard, a Bronx-based nonprofit, mission-driven by the arts and social justice! We discuss everything from privilege, to arts, social justice, and community. Just know without DreamYard Live From The Bronx would not be here! They provided the foundational training for us to get this podcast off the ground...

On this episode, KB and Jay sit down with actress, TedX speaker, author, mother, and wife, April Hernandez-Castillo. April takes us through her journey growing up in the Bronx during the 80s and 90s. April is a survivor of Intimate Partner violence and uses her voice to help others who are going through similar situations. April also talks to us about her iconic role as Eva in the movie, Freedom W...

On this episode Jay and KB sit down with Multi-Platinum producer King Amadeus. Amadeus shares stories about growing up in the Bronx, his foundation in the Church, and some of his experiences in the music industry. He talks about the importance of chasing your dreams, but also the sacrifice that is required. Amadeus has produced for some of the biggest artists in the world, but he still remains sup...

We are back like we never left! The season 2 premiere is officially here! On this episode, we sit down with Amaurys Grullon creator of the Bronx Native clothing line. Bronx Native is more than just a store it is a movement. When you have the Bronx on your chest, people see the grit community resilience and swag! Check out the episode then go cop some Bronx Native merch!