HEY NOW Podcast

In this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with Linda aka Aybar. Linda is truly a unique individual because she is not someone who you can put in a box. I think that is truly important because we have so many people always telling us just focus on one thing, just be good at one thing, but what happens if you have more than one interest? That's the  spark that Linda began to spark and once she did that she truly began to find herself. She has become a consulting, entrepreneur, author, artist and even was a DJ as well. But none of it came easy to her. Some people doubted her moves even family. But she never doubted herself and decided she wanted to be seen in her light.  People could learn from Linda's journey because she is doing something most people are afraid to do........ Following their own light.

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with Jason Romer. Jason was someone who I always knew but I never knew his journey to get to the position that he is now. So when we finally got the sit down I was really impress with his determination, his work ethic but most importantly the ability to adapt to situations that was not in his favor and excel. He used basketball as an escape as well as a tool to build relationships with other people.

Jason journey is truly interesting, from his time playing at Wadleigh High School and having his school record as a senior erased after having a great season or going to a prep school where you had to dorm with 15 teammates in one house. Him playing college basketball and either after practice or a game he would have to go down to Wall Street from Jersey so he could go to his job because he started to understand how networking works as well and having experience. But it was not until a car accident in which Jason almost lost his life that he really started to buckle down and really focus on his purpose and that's how the birth of his brand USNY came about and also his continue passion in helping the youth.

So sit back and relax and enjoy the Hey Now Podcast Feat Jason Romer

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with artist Christopher Chan aka Honorroller. We got a chance to dive into his thought process when it comes to creating, how he got into the art and how he has remained true to himself through it all. Chris had no idea that Wood chop would be his type of art, but he owned it and I feel now he is getting the recognition that he deserves.  He is truly a unique artist with a vision that is out of this world. I feel that many artists can learn from Chris’s journey because it’s inspiring. From growing up in Canada, going to art school in California, to working with Nike in Portland and now doing shows all throughout NYC, it’s really inspiring. That is what I hope you guys get from this episode to be inspired and to believe.

Sit back and relax and enjoy the journey of Christopher Chan aka @honorroller

On this episode of the HEY NOW PODCAST we got a chance to sit down with Paulie and learn about his journey. In our conversation we got a chance to sit down and discuss how basketball played a role in him being the person that he is and how the lessons he learn on the court has helped him off the court. Throughout our conversations plenty gems are drop but I think the one that stood out are of his hard work, determination, and the ability to understand that he belongs here and I think is a mentality that we should adopt and it was something that his father taught him and he truly owned it.  

From playing at Saint Raymond's High School for Boys and then playing for Clark Atlanta University hard work and proven others wrong was something that was not new to him and it would translate to him being business savvy which you can see through his entrepreneurship, through YAVE Tequila  , through Check list the play. Paulie has truly been an individual who has used basketball as a tool to navigate through life and I truly think present and future ballers should take his journey into account for life after basketball. HEY NOW

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with Queens native Kevin Hamilton. Kevin has had a unique journey which features moments of him questioning if he was ever good enough. But the one thing that always stayed with him was the ability to work hard and kind of let the rest work it’s self out. Kevin had the chance to play Professional Basketball for 10 years and was also inducted into Holy Cross College Hall of Fame and is not empowering the youth as a guidance counselor and basketball coach for Eagle Academy in Brooklyn. Kevin always find a way and made sure that he was not only define as a basketball player but someone who is using his experience on and off the court to better the future of the youth.

As always SO MANY GEMS in this episode!!!

On this episode of the HEY NOW PODCAST we got a chance to kick it with the creator of one of the hottest shows out right now  which is "Cigar Talk" he goes by the name of Naji Grampus and who is also Director, Urban Strategy, North America at The Orchard. Naji journey's is one that I admire because of the obstacles that was thrown at him. He could of easily folded, he could of easily gave up but if he had he would of never been able to go on tour with Nipsey, he would of never got the chance to intern at Roc Nation let alone get that chance to learn from OG Juan. But most importantly he would of never encounter that car ride with Emory Jones that really set the blaze for him to continue to push through. It's a journey that reminds me. When one door closes... Just continue to knock the others down!!!! So again Thank you Naji for sharing your journey. The good and the bad. HEY NOW

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down and kick with Louie Mccroskey. Louie was someone that I admire coming up because of his work ethic. I truly enjoyed watching him playing because he was a big guard that can actually handle and defend. So to have him sit down with us it was an honor. In this episode we got into on how Louie was introduced to basketball, how he ended up in Saint Raymond’s after starting off at Stevenson High School and his journey in Syracuse University and being coached by Jim Boeheim as well as finishing his career at Marist.  A lot of relatable gems in this episode that I’m sure can be extremely valuable to the youth. So sit back and enjoy and again thank you Louie for sharing your journey. HEY NOW

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with Justin Gonzalez. Justin also goes by the name of Cuban Cheesecake because of his specialty when it comes to making cheesecake. His variety use of flavors really makes you want to try them all and are really are a hit. But before Justin decided that he wanted to he had to go through some hurdle in life in order to get to the position that he is now. He had to find his passion and it just so happen that his passion came from baking. The time it took to prepare, the patience that you had to have. All of it attracted Justin and that 's why he is the baker he is today. From the common people to celebrities, one thing is for sure everyone loves Cubanos Cheesecake.  As always we spoke about sports to start off the conversations. Once you get to the 28:00 min mark, we get into the journey of Justin and how his passion for baking came out.   As always... #heynow

In this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with Shagari Alleyne. If you were a Hooper from New York, you defiantly know the name. It was a pleasure getting a chance to sit down with Shagari. We got a chance to talk about sports of course but most importantly we got a chance to touch on his journey. I felt blessed having Shagari sit down with us because he does not do many sit down with people. So to know that we got a chance to discuss a few things such as how he got in basketball and how he ultimately ended up at Rice High school. We got a chance to discuss some of his teammates as well as learn that basketball was just a stepping stone to really show how great Shagari Alleyne is. So again I’m just glad he took the time out to come kick it with us!!!!!!

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with Dominique Jones aka Disco Domo. We got a chance to chop it up about his journey. We were able to talk about his High School career as well as the route that he had to take in order to get to Fort Hayes. Also touched on his one handed free-throws and how that came about. How a round ball has lead him to become an All-American, A Harlem Globetrotter, A Professional, and just know a Gold medalist. Domo is a true example that if one door closes that doesn't mean you stop knocking on the other doors. I really people many people can learn from Domo's journey is truly one that will have you cheering what is next for Disco Domo.