Somaya Reece defied all the odds and took her future into her own hands. Somaya shares how she went from being a runaway kid living in the streets, 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.

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 story is one of grit, hustle, and unapologetic ambition—a true blueprint for turning dreams into reality.

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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 'Gotham' and the determination it took to bring his acting dream to life. From the streets of Brooklyn to the sets of a hit TV show, this is a story of resilience, family, and chasing your passion no matter where life takes you.

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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 up now on YouTube + Lismar's COLORS performance and her 🔥 Bizarrap session. Hit play and catch these vibes! 🎧✨

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