On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast: Conversations and Journeys we got a chance to sit down and talk with owner and founder of JTWFIT,  Jahkeen Washington. In this episode we spoke a little bit about sports and NBA and how we felt the NBA was going. 

After that on the 22:00 mark we got a chance to hear a little bit about Jahkeens' journey. We got a chance to understand why fitness and helping others turned into his passion.  We also got to learn that the transition was not easy and he had to sacrifice a lot to get into the position he is in now. But he was able to do it through hard work and support.

Jahkeen's journey is one I feel needs to be heard because I'm sure it will motivate the hell out of people to want to do more. #HEYNOW

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast, we got a chance to sit down with Psychotherapist Anabella Bergamsco. In this episode we were able to unpack a few things. Some of the things that we discussed in this episode surrounded around the issues concerning mental health as well as of the stigma that therapy is not for men. We also touched on how therapy can help with athletes deal with the day to day pressure that comes with being an athlete. This episode really allowed us to get some things in the air as well as giving better perspectives on the benefits that therapy can have. We spend so much time noticing the ugly side of things we forget how beautiful things really are. I really believe therapy helps bring that side out of you as well as understanding. 

Well from my experience.

So enough of me. Enjoy.. HEY NOW

The Episode Feat. Khadija Campbell on the @heynowpodcast is finally here and is out!!! Oh and please excuse the video lol!!! But seriously KiKi hit us with a whole lot of gems in this episode about Sports but most importantly about life. Her experiences has made her see the world in a different light and her perspectives really gets your mind going. But I think what the most important thing was for me and what I was able to learn from her is that you can’t allow anyone to put you in a box, especially someone like her who is destined for greatness in the sports world!!! 

At the start of the episode we get into our sports talk in regards to Jimmy Butler, Carmelo Anthony, Houston Rockets, WNBA and how they are under paid and so much more!!!!!! Once you get to the 33:00 min mark we jumped into the KiKi journey!!! So sit back and enjoy…. #HeyNow

Hey Now Podcast Conversations & Journeys Feat. Luis Guzman @louiegooz

Finally the episode is out feat. @louiegooz on the @heynowpodcast. On this episode we had conversations regarding Jimmy Butler and how he went ham on the Timber wolves during practice while he was there. We also touched on some of Conor Mcgregor antics as well.

After the small talk we shifted gears to the journey of Luis Guzman. We got a chance to learn about his upbringing in Washington Heights as well as in the Bronx. We got a chance to touch on the reason why he ended up going to Paramus Catholic in New Jersey and not Rice High School in Harlem, New York. Also got a chance to discuss his reasoning on going to Temple University, as well as life overseas and injuries that lead him to going back to school in order to obtain his masters while also being a graduate assistant coach for his former school. 

Luis journey has lead him across the globe. He is now an assistant coach at Monroe College as well as an Assistant coach for the Dominican National team. He is a true example that is one door closes, you always have to be prepare to open up the next one. He is truly a testament to that. Now sit back and enjoy the episode. #HeyNow 

Hey Now Podcast: Conversations & Journeys with Andre Barrett @dre_xii

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with a true legend, Andre Barrett. Andre Barrett is a former Professional Basketball Player from New York City who was consider the number 1 point guard at one point. Played his High School basketball at Rice High School and had over a 1000 points and over 1000 assists before being names a McDonald’s All-American and heading to Seton Hall to dominating the Big East and getting to the NBA.

In this episode we discuss how Andre Barrett even though he lived in the Bronx decided to go to Rice High School instead of St. Raymond’s High School for boys which is located in the Bronx and consider one of the top high school program like Rice High School. We also got a chance to discuss his relationship with Kenny Satterfield and how those battle with him at better equipped him as a player. We talked about the battles he use to go through when going up against Omar Cook and Taliek Brown and how it was always a toss up to people on who was the number point guard in NYC. Andre also let us know that a big reason that he was able to have confidence on the court was because n High School he was  able to play and work out with pro’s and college players and he said how much that really help get his game to developed.

Andre also discussed how he makes it a point to always share his knowledge to younger players. He feels that it’s only right since the older players did with him and we talk a little bit about those players he has had conversations with.

Overall this episode is about a kid from The Bronx who never stop believing in himself, who did not believe in short cuts and believe that his work could do all the talking and it did. Andre Barrett is a true legend who’s father guided him in the right way and I truly know that he is proud of him. As always an episode full of gems!! 

  Hey Now Podcast Season 2 with Steven Galeano @borichapin 

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we had the chance to sit down with the number one 141 pound amateur boxer out of New York City Steven Galeano. Before we got into Steve’s journey we had conversations on a few things. We started off the conversation by discussing Mac Millers passing. Now Mac was a true artist who inspired many, so his death certainly came as shocking news with him being so young. Addiction and overdose are real things and it’s occurring more and more. Imagine the people that we don’t hear about? We discuss the importance of reaching out to one another because we simply don’t know what someone may be going through and helping them try not to lead into self-medication and getting the proper help that they made need.

After that we discuss the Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter fight. We spoke about how we viewed the fight and to no surprise we agreed that Danny Garcia beat Shawn Porter lol. We also talked a little bit about Adrien Broner and his stunts and is he really a good boxer at all? It was an extremely interesting conversation to say the least.

On the 21:59 mark we get a chance we get into the Steven Galeano journey. We touched on when he first decided to pick up some boxing gloves. How his older brother and his father really motivate him to be the person he is today but of course that also came with some bumps and bruises down the road. But if you ask Steven he would tell you that those bumps and bruises were needed. If he would have never gone through the fire, felt the floor, who knows which Steven Galeano would be here. From not listening to his trainer and wanting to do things his way, to him going through injuries and some tough loses those were experience that he had to go through, it was those experiences that shape him to be the person he is today.  He is able to balance boxing and school, something that I truly admire. Steven also discuss with us competing in local tournaments, winning the Ringmaster tournament after many people doubted him and his experience fighting in Nationals as well as the preparations to get ready for the fights as well as what sparked him to really take the sport seriously.

Steven Galeano journey’s is one that I feel that many people can learn from. Life is a constant fight. Some days you win and some days you lose but what’s important is that you live to learn another day. That’s something we can learn from Steven, we can dwell and we can be sad but we don’t ever give up no matter what. We fight because that’s what fighters do. #HeyNow

Hey Now Podcast with Dorvell Carter. Season 2 Episode 4

In this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with Dorvell Carter aka DC who is a Marist Alum as well as a Rice High School Alum. 

In this episode we touched on a few things such as conversations regarding Carmelo Anthony joining the Houston Rockets as well as discuss the new rule the NCAA mention regarding basketball and how the players will be allowed to hire an agent but if the athletes does not get drafted he can go back to school but will have to forfeit relation that they had with the agent in order to move forward. We share our opinion and express the effect it will have on the players. Another topic that we discussed was if Jay-Z would have any influence on the upcoming athlete to join the Puma family since now he has a creative position with Puma as well as have conversations if athletes would really sign with them and the chances that athletes may get hurt because Puma is not your typical performance sneaker. 

On the 37.43 mark we begin to discuss the journey of Dorvell Carter aka DC. DC was able to share to with us how he got into the sport of basketball and how seeing his cousin Majestic Map go to work really inspired him to want to hoop. After that we spoke about his time in St. Raymond High School and how things not working out for him set him up to a better situation at Rice High School. A school where he was able to showcase his talent and also be a part of a family thanks to the help of Kashif Pratt who assisted. We touched on some of the players he played against such as Brandon Jennings and much more while playing with Rice power house and being one of the top players in NYC. 

But I think one of the most interesting parts in Dorvell’s journey was when he went to play for Marist College. Due to injuries his game was put on hold but you always saw flashes of DC. He could of folded and said I don’t want to play basketball anymore but he didn’t he kept working even after multiple knee injuries. That showed his determination and love he had for the sport. Another thing that you would learn is that you get what you put in. DC felt that he could have had a chance playing professional but he also knew that he didn’t put the right and enough work to get to that position and I applaud him for that because there is so many people who do not hold themselves accountability for their actions and that’s one thing I learned from his journey and I hope others will. It’s okay to mess up, we are not perfect, but we become perfect once realize our own accountability 

 Hey Now Podcast: Feat Dennis owner of “Hype Kills" @iamhypekills @hypekillsnyc

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got a chance to sit down with the founder and creator of street brand “Hype Kills”. We got a chance to discuss different things from Lebron James opening up a school to having a conversation on what athletes should do more off the court. Also discuss Kareem Abdul Jabbar as well as some Carmelo Anthony talks.

During the 33:43 mark we get into the journey of Dennis and “Hype Kills”. We got a chance to discuss how he got into street wear, How he use to travel to LA with his pops to get the finest drip in clothing. He was a student of the street wear game and notice that he should carve his own lane and create. But of course it was not easy. Some doors closed and money was lost but he did not get discourage he continued to take baby steps and continued to build “Hype Kills” until the brand began making noise the way that it is now but he would not be able to get to this point without hard work, sacrifice, and to always having the ability to want to learn and being a student of the game. Dennis knew what he wanted and instead of taking the criticism he received early, he used that same energy to create something special, something that it will have its own meaning to its own individual. “Hype Kills” is the movement and I’m just glad Dennis took the time out to share his journey with us. #HeyNow 

Hey Now Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 Feat “ Jason Bourne “  The Plug

On this episode of the Hey Now Podcast we got to sit down with Davon Aka “Jason Bourne” who is a Media Contributor who does it all. No limit to what he does in the media world so it was dope to have him chop it up with us. His journey to get to the position that he is was a real one. He could of folded or even went back to that 4x4 cell, but he choose not to. He felt he already let many people down so he wanted to own it and really make someone out of himself and man he has!!!! He didn’t let the obstacles or the fall decide who he was as a person or decide his future. He took matters into his own hands and held himself accountable and that to me is admirable  and something that I hope the listeners and viewers could notice and take advantage of it and truly embrace the journey. 

In the first part of our conversations as always we touched on some sports such as Kawhi Leonard wanting to leave the Spurs and trainer situation, we also touched on the Carmelo Anthony situation as well as touched on some of the marketing tactics some of these artists use such a click bait like 6ix9ine, we also touched on the back and forth between 50 cents and Floyd Mayweather.

32:30 - The Jason Bourne Journey 

In this portion of the conversation we turned to our guest:

-His up bringing in Harlem and Dyckman

-How basketball played an important role in the person he is today and how it helped him get into school

We touched on how losing his cousin to the streets really open his eye to wanting to leave the hood and go away to for high school 

-How a wrong turn through his journey let him to have to be incarcerated as well as touched on what he learned from that experience  and his vow to not to ever go back

-We discuss how he got into writing and transitioning to different platform 

In all this episode was a truthful. Davon experience something could of easily kept him in the same path. But he realize that he wanted more out of this life but most importantly  he wanted to make those that made scarfices for him proud. A true testament that is not how you start but is how you finish. He branded himself in being the go to person when you want your music critique, when you need an album review or write up on artist or when you need some one to host and capture the vibes…. Jason Bourne is who you call. I’m just proud to call him a brother .

  Hey Now Podcast: Season 2 Feat. Epiphanny Prince @piphdagreat10

On this episode we got a chance to sit down and chop it up with WNBA guard Epiphanny Prince from the New York Liberty. We touched on a few different things during this conversations & journey session. We touched on the NBA, Demarcus Cousin deciding to sign with the Golden State Warriors as well as spoke about the pay gap between the NBA and the WNBA. We also touched on Lebron James of course!!!!

On the 24:00 min mark we get into the journey of Epiphanny Prince: We touched on what age and why did she decide to play basketball. Touched on the legendary team she played for in High School Murry Bergtraum as well as that game that she scored 113 points in a game. After that we transition into Epiphanny letting us know why she decided to go to Rutgers University and her experience at the University as well as her decision to leave Rutgers University after three years. We touched on her first year playing in Russian with teammates such as Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, and Laruen Jackson and how much she was able to learn from them as well as being able to obtain a Russian Passport and play for the Russian National team. We also discussed being drafted as well as how it feels proving others wrong.

Epiphanny Prince Journey is full of gems. Nothing was ever handed to her. She worked countless hours on her craft knowing that one day it would all pay off!!!! No matter what just believe in yourself and trust your work…. #HeyNow