SQR Podcast - The Community Podcast (Entertain - Educate - Encourage)

“It’s a long time comin.” Blessing our podcast for the first time since 2017, Paterson, New Jersey native Lay Lay revisits our lab to discuss her life as a performer, model, influencer, and most importantly - being a mother. Cut from the most special cloth, Lay Lay began performing as young as two years old, and made her way to the airwaves of New York City at the ripe age of four. From the start,...

“I was open to it with no expectation,” states Kimberly Copeland, A.K.A. Reverend Yogi, as she explains her passion for yoga. An ordained Reverend and Hatha (Vinyasa) Yoga teacher, Copeland describes the mantras she lives by and how she’s applied them to her great tragedies and triumphs in her life’s journey. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she is the eldest of three siblings (and the only daughter) of t...

“Pretending was too much work”, as expressed by interdisciplinary artist Nyugen Smith, a hybrid of both Haitian and Trinidadian blood. He graced SQR Podcast with transparency as he delved into his upbringing in Trinidad; including his cultural adjustment after moving back to America during his most formative years, how art chose him, and the visual and physical influences he attributes toward embr...

Born in Michigan, raised in New Jersey, the multifaceted Corey Dishmen aka @imsoholliwood dreamed of gracing the big screen and television. Raised by a single father, he experienced first-hand determination and resilience throughout the most transformative years of his life. “There is no doubt and no fear.” He believes failure is the most profound teacher. Raised around the grittiness of the stree...

Marko Kopic, real estate developer & investor honored SQR with the Highest ROI Podcast yet.“I had one focus: make the money; stack it” expresses Marko. Born into a Croatian family, Kopic built his wealth from the bottom up, there was no silver spoon. His discipline stems from his hard-working father who always said: “If someone wakes up at six o’clock, wake up at five o’clock. Beat them to it.” By...

“I was born to Dj” The Real DJ Gully visits SQR podcast and gave us one of our most fascinating and entertaining podcast yet. A Picasso on the turntables, Dj at 103.9 Middays with LaLoca and a devout father Dj Gully, opens up about his journey holding nothing back. The son to a Mom who was a strong disciplinarian, she worked hard to provide for him and his 2 sisters. Although Mom and Dad where sep...

Royal Flush, ‘The governor of Queens’, honored SQR Podcast with a jewel-filled pow wow, one of our finest episodes yet. Flush settles in and shares of his ‘Black & Cuban connection’, his mom from Cuba and his dad from the hardcore streets. He speaks eloquently of that time and of being a provider from an early age, as his dad was always locked up. “Jail was his home, and when he was home to us he...

Enjoy this passionate, informative and hilarious colloquy as The Honorable Andre Sayegh, current mayor of Paterson NJ holds nothing back as we dissect his life and answer questions from fellow Patersonian. Born and grown in Paterson to immigrant parents, who separated early in his life. Andre shares of the influence his mother had on him; as a bus driver, he saw her get up and serve every morning,...

Born and raised in Clermont St. Ann, Jamaica to a mother who gave him away at 2 years old, Don Reid had no immediate family members. A poor, malnourished little boy, he found himself being mothered by Miss Louise (Miss Lu), a complete stranger. Don reflects on his past, including going to Clermont All-Age School; which was approximately 4 miles from his house. He walked it bare-footed as he had no...

“Poor is a state of mind.” Read that again. This week’s episode, though short, is jam-packed with jewels from Passaic’s own financial coach, Peter Rosas. Coming from a household with an absent father, his saving grace was both his strong mother and his faith. Through trials and tribulations, Rosas takes us on his life journey to encourage us to seize every opportunity presented and to secure our f...

“It was a challenge that I accepted” declares Paterson native Bonnie Thomas. In another jewel filled podcast, Thomas describes her mental, spiritual, and emotional transformation during her major weight loss journey that essentially saved her life. After the birth of her son, Thomas became comfortable which resulted in her accumulating an excessive amount of weight and becoming pre-diabetic. Thoma...

Nichole Lawrence, Gabrielle “Gabi” Bartnik and Felix Melo; 2017 PCTI graduates now entering junior year at college, revisits SQR podcast for an exclusive sequel to their original Podcast. Enjoy this fascinating follow-up podcast with Nichole Lawrence, Gabrielle “Gabi” Bartnik and Felix Melo; 2017 PCTI graduates now entering their junior year in college. Nichole Lawrence – Marymount Manhattan NYC....

Born Shani-Love Dishmen, her parents were playing rap to her since her embryonic days in the womb. Shani created a hybrid of her legal name and the influence of Fetty Wap’s Remy Boys, to become Remy Girl Ni.  Ni’s parents have been a great influence on her life to motivate and inspire her to develop her talents while prioritizing school as well.   As a confident, focused, ten year old, Ni is prepa...

Channel Casimir, the brains and beauty behind the motivational brand “Complex Simplicity”, chops it up with Squirrel Rosenberg. It’s another Jewel filled podcast as Channel holds nothing back. Her journey begins growing up in the quintessential 2 parent, 2 child household. Mom was brutally honest; as a result of the difficult life she experienced growing up, whereas Dad is the more diplomatic, nur...

“Music was my antidote”- A jewel dropped by writer and song bird Kia’Mni as she serenades SQR Podcast. Listen to this jewel-filled life story from one of the most angelic voices you will ever hear. Kia’Mni, born in Newark has an only child to separated parents, shares of the unwavering support she got from both parents; a Dad who held the household down while Mom completed her studies. Kia’s fun m...

Listen, as Squirrel grabs a Heineken, gets behind the Serato & Plays Nothing but L.O.X. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2YWGURe_tTvQLiUDcuDGA www.facebook.com/sqrpodcast www.sqrpodcast.com

East meets West. Listen as singer, writer and performer China Marie, a Portland Oregon native chops it up with Squirrel Rosenberg at SQR Pro Studio in Paterson NJ. The product of inter-racial parents who divorced at an early age, China was raised by her mother and influenced by her grandmother, as her dad battle with a severe cocaine habit. She recalls the honesty of her mother, who admitted her s...

"I was too scared to quit". Among the many jewels dropped by super human/super ninja Joey K, as he honors SQR Podcast with one of our most fascinating stories yet. Listen as this only child who grew up a little shy, sheltered and even spoiled to parents who divorced at age 6. Spending time between mom and dad, Joey was able to enjoy all the fun and freedom from dad, however mom kept him in line wi...

Prodigy, one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep passed away June 20, 2017. A rapper ahead of his time with unforgettable vocals and delivery. Prodigy and Havoc gave us the quintessential NYC sound, complimented by a clear and concise ability to tell their story about growing up In Queens Bridge (QB). Prodigy battled sickle cell since birth and did not allow this disease to prevent him from dominati...

This prolific artist, Crux Mansata, stopped by SQR Podcast to share his new single, "The woke report" and dropped jewels. Listen as we recap his movement and journey since our last podcast a year ago. Embracing his role as a leader and a father, Crux has continued to bring awareness to his crew and community. Waking us all to realize self-value and the positive contribution we all should strive to...

Squirrel Rosenberg grabs a cold Heineken and gives you the Best of Rick Ross. Enjoy.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2YWGURe_tTvQLiUDcuDGA www.facebook.com/sqrpodcast www.sqrpodcast.com

“You have to have fear to overcome it.” Rapper, writer, producer, MVP stops by SQR podcast and drops nothing but jewels. Wise beyond his years, MVP eloquently shares his journey from birth to present. Growing up in a single parent household in Jersey City NJ, mom instilled a strong work ethic and brutal honesty, which he appreciates to this day. Listen as he shares his mom’s honesty about Santa Cl...

  Enjoy this riveting and concise journey through the life of F.E.D.S. founder and owner Antoine Clark. Antoine held nothing as he shares of growing up in a single parent home where mom played the role of dad, best friend and a strong disciplinarian. Babysitting his brother, Antoine passionately embraced his big brother role and took his brother wherever he went and do whatever he did.  A very foc...

Comedian, actor, writer Omar Thompson honored SQR Podcast with an honest and revealing walk through his life. Growing up in a household as the only child to 2 drug addicted parents, Omar eloquently shares of his childhood in Baltimore and being isolated by his cousins. Developing a creative mind set as he played with his toys and his imagination, kept him away from the drugs and distractions he wa...

World renowned reggae artist Red Fox (The original Red Fox) blessed SQR Podcast with one of our most honest and riveting podcasts yet. Enjoy this detailed journey through the life of Red Fox. Growing up with his grand parents in the country, as mom migrated to the United States and dad passing away, allowed Red Fox to develop a character of survival as he navigated childhood. Subjected to a lot of...