Life in Spanglish

Somaya Reece defied all the odds and took her future into her own hands. Somaya shares how she went from being a runaway kid groomed by an older man, 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 after being unalived by his own father.

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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We’re kicking it with the one and only Lumidee! We dive into her roots growing up in Spanish Harlem, those iconic Y2K days that shaped a generation, and the story of how she got discovered as a teen in NY. From reaching global stardom with 'Never Leave You' to holding it down in the music game for decades, Lumidee keeps it real about her journey. Plus, we talk about the legendary Nicki Minaj sampling her hit for ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze', balancing motherhood with the hustle, and so much more. This one’s full of laughs, gems, and straight-up inspiration. 

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In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, I sit down with the Bronx's own Mark Viera, a powerhouse comedian with Puerto Rican roots. The Latin Prince of Comedy opens up about his bold decision to pursue comedy full-time, shares the deep pain of losing his son, finding true love later in life and dives into the quirks of everyday Latino life—especially the wild things women do that men could totally live without! Join us for laughs, love, and real talk as Mark takes us through the highs and lows of his journey.

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J Noa shares on her humble upbringing in RD, spitting BARS, scoring two Grammy nominations and a 'Tiny Desk' by 19 + how colorism en La Republica has no effect on her self-esteem.

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Moffa opens up about tapping into his musical gifts as a young boy in PR, the debut album, his plan to go GLOBAL for 2025 + how at just 22 he’s already collaborated with Colombian Superstars Karol G, Feid & Manuel Turizo.

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Actor Franky G shares on breaking ground as the lead in FOX's first Latino-centered dramatic show to leaving his mark as Xavier in the Saw franchise and captivating audiences in 50 Cent’s Power and BET's Family Business. Born and raised in Brooklyn to Puerto Rican parents, Franky shares his thoughts on the journey of Latino representation in the industry, balancing fatherhood and a 20 year marriage.

Dive into his incredible career, BTS stories, and what's next for this multi-talented actor. This one's all about legacy, culture, and heart. Franky G has repped Latinos in Hollywood for DECADES like no other.

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Actor/Director EJ Bonilla shares on a secret relationship with Ballet, his start in NYC theater, accepting Jesus at 16, Gentrificación, battling Depression, that Emmy Nom at 20-years-old, Unresolved Traumas + working alongside Will Smith, Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow.

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Robin Thicke gives us a full life update including when the new album will drop, his son Julian Fuego’ desire to also be an Artist + shares that his part Mexicana Fiancée makes a mean Enchilada.

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