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🏃 Loren “Backwards Guy” Zitomersky [ @bostonbackwards ] is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for fastest marathon ever run Backwards. He’ll be running the entire 2018 Boston Marathon backwards to End Epilepsy.
Loren stops by to talk: epilepsy, seizures, stigma of epilepsy, genetic component to epilepsy, the emotions of running, his inspiration, why run backwards, running backwards at the LA Marathon in preparation for the Boston Marathon, and his training process.
They play “Um...So...” over some Kombucha, Sparkling Water & Beer .

🎧🎼💻 💥 Amber Whittington [ @AmbersCloset ] is a YouTuber of & Social Media Influencer including being the Host and Creator of the highly subscribed YouTube Channel, “Ambers Closet” which started as a way to help others that may be struggling with their identity, to break stereotypes, as well as show her style. She makes videos that range from challenges, comedy skits, motivational videos, fashion, vlogging her everyday life, LGBT topics, and more!  
Amber came by to talk: creating the word “Stem,” her first time experiencing racism as a child, being at a Catholic High School while hiding being a lesbian, trying out for the Los Angeles Sparks, creating AmbersCloset, the impact of her best friend’s passing, dream translations, what happened to her interactive app experience, her inspirations and motivations, misconceptions, being honored with the Bayard Rustin Award and what’s coming up next!

They play “Um...So...” over some Hennessy.

🎧🎼💻 💥 Amber Whittington [ @AmbersCloset ] is a YouTuber of & Social Media Influencer including being the Host and Creator of the highly subscribed YouTube Channel, “Ambers Closet” which started as a way to help others that may be struggling with their identity, to break stereotypes, as well as show her style. She makes videos that range from challenges, comedy skits, motivational videos, fashion, vlogging her everyday life, LGBT topics, and more!  
Amber came by to talk: creating the word “Stem,” her first time experiencing racism as a child, being at a Catholic High School while hiding being a lesbian, trying out for the Los Angeles Sparks, creating AmbersCloset, the impact of her best friend’s passing, dream translations, what happened to her interactive app experience, her inspirations and motivations, misconceptions, being honored with the Bayard Rustin Award and what’s coming up next!

They play “Um...So...” over some Hennessy.

🎧🎼💻 💥 Craig Baylis [ @brandbaylis ] is a Music Business Executive.
Craig stops by to talk: difference between marketing vs. publicity, how he got his start in the business, dancing on the New Edition Reunion tour while going to school, being at the Vibe Magazine party just feet away from the Notorious B.I.G. before he was killed, he was speaking on the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival panel regarding Mental Health in Hip Hop, stigma of mental health/going to therapy, and your craft vs. your job. We’re also talking about being responsible for your own balance, technology, where is the profitability, being on the Lyricism 101 panel teaching the youth about hip hop and cyphering.
They play “The Interrogation” & “Um...So...” over some 🍷 French Red Wine.

🎧🎼💻 💥 Craig Baylis [ @brandbaylis ] is a Music Business Executive.
Craig stops by to talk: difference between marketing vs. publicity, how he got his start in the business, dancing on the New Edition Reunion tour while going to school, being at the Vibe Magazine party just feet away from the Notorious B.I.G. before he was killed, he was speaking on the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival panel regarding Mental Health in Hip Hop, stigma of mental health/going to therapy, and your craft vs. your job. We’re also talking about being responsible for your own balance, technology, where is the profitability, being on the Lyricism 101 panel teaching the youth about hip hop and cyphering.
They play “The Interrogation” & “Um...So...” over some 🍷 French Red Wine.

Andrea Aguilar [ @andrea_e_aguilar ] is a Speech & Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) and 👩🏽‍⚕️Helen Escalante [ @trulyyoursmze ] is a Care Coordinator.
The ladies talk about: their fitness journey of ups and downs, health problems including Hashimoto Hypothyroid, OSHO Meditation, love, relationships, overcoming pride and ego. Helen shares her advice to us single folks from a married perspective and her life experiences. We’re also talking women empowering women, are crying and being emotional in front of others a weakness, Toni Braxton/Birdman relationship dynamic, importance of step parents, mental health, domestic, verbal and sexual abuse. 
Plus bonus “After Show” discussions!
They play “Um...So...” over some 🍹Mezcal Tequila w/ Orange Juice & 🍹Vodka w/ Orange Juice. 💥

Andrea Aguilar [ @andrea_e_aguilar ] is a Speech & Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) and 👩🏽‍⚕️Helen Escalante [ @trulyyoursmze ] is a Care Coordinator.
The ladies talk about: their fitness journey of ups and downs, health problems including Hashimoto Hypothyroid, OSHO Meditation, love, relationships, overcoming pride and ego. Helen shares her advice to us single folks from a married perspective and her life experiences. We’re also talking women empowering women, are crying and being emotional in front of others a weakness, Toni Braxton/Birdman relationship dynamic, importance of step parents, mental health, domestic, verbal and sexual abuse. 
Plus bonus “After Show” discussions!
They play “Um...So...” over some 🍹Mezcal Tequila w/ Orange Juice & 🍹Vodka w/ Orange Juice. 💥

🎙💥 Nyema Tannenbaum [ @itsnyema ] is the Anchor/Co-host of Positive Black People News (PBPN), Actress and Stand-up Comedian.
Nyema stops by to talk what made her want to get in the entertainment business, being in Snoop Dogg & DJ Quik’s music videos, the SAG card process, the balance & sacrifice of being a dedicated actress & comedian while working a normal job. We’re also discussing remembering your ultimate goal in the face of adversity, what a “No” truly means, the Open Mic environment as a stand-up comedian vs. doing improv at the Groundlings, is it possible to make someone funny, why she took a break from comedy, the appearance of female comics, where her comedy comes from, her inspirations, how she stays focused, misconceptions, and depression. “Mentally Stimulate Me” game takes us on a deep dive of hilarious adventures. 

The ladies play “Um...So..." & “Mentally Stimulate Me” over some 🍶Vodka Tonics. 

🎙💥 Nyema Tannenbaum [ @itsnyema ] is the Anchor/Co-host of Positive Black People News (PBPN), Actress and Stand-up Comedian.
Nyema stops by to talk what made her want to get in the entertainment business, being in Snoop Dogg & DJ Quik’s music videos, the SAG card process, the balance & sacrifice of being a dedicated actress & comedian while working a normal job. We’re also discussing remembering your ultimate goal in the face of adversity, what a “No” truly means, the Open Mic environment as a stand-up comedian vs. doing improv at the Groundlings, is it possible to make someone funny, why she took a break from comedy, the appearance of female comics, where her comedy comes from, her inspirations, how she stays focused, misconceptions, and depression. “Mentally Stimulate Me” game takes us on a deep dive of hilarious adventures. 

The ladies play “Um...So..." & “Mentally Stimulate Me” over some 🍶Vodka Tonics. 

💥🔫 Dawn Gun [ @dawngun ] is the CEO of PrettyiLLEnt [@prettyillent ], Owner & Stylist of PrettyiLLVintage [@prettyillvintage ], Emcee & Member of THE (SIS)TEM.
Dawn stops by to talk embarrassing moments, Love & Hip Hop vs. Sisterhood of Hip Hop representation of women in music and the anomalies within the reality TV realm, how she got into The Sistem Crew, how she felt when she battled Queen Kandi Cole, working on anger management and composure, growing up in New York as a B-Girl, the boys club, and New York Radio’s prevalence on the Hip Hop scene. We’re also talking about how Dawn used to take West Coast mixtapes to New York radio stations. Dawn also freestyles for us a bit. She reflects on her time as an emcee and business woman thus far. 
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day Dawn Gun has some advice for y’all sliding into them DMs and some tips for your Valentine’s Day. Her music video for “Painkiller” also drops today!
The ladies play “The Interrogation” & “Um...So..." over some 🍸 Gin Martinis.