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After fifteen years of working as an attorney overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, Allison Carmen found hope and freedom when she discovered the Philosophy of Maybe. Today, Allison works as a life coach and business consultant with a vast array of people, from entrepreneurs and owners of multi-million dollar companies to artists, actors, writers, fashion designers, attorneys, medical workers, nannies, and parents. 

http://www.allisoncarmen.com/

Gene Baur is a co founder of Farm Sanctuary . He is an author if two books and activist in the animal rights and food movement. He's been called the "conscience of the food movement" by Time Magazine, and opposes factory farming and advocates for what he believes would be a more just and respectful food system.

Baur has traveled extensively around the country, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of industrialized factory farming and our current food system. Credited with initiating passage of the first U.S. laws to prohibit cruel farming confinement methods, winning the first-ever cruelty conviction at a U.S. stockyard, and inspiring an international farm sanctuary movement, he is author of two national bestselling books 

https://www.farmsanctuary.org/

Eric Leroy Adams is the Borough President of Brooklyn, New York City. Previously, he was a Democratic State Senator in the New York Senate, representing the 20th Senate District.

After facing a health scare himself when he was diagnosed with type two diabetes in 2016, Adams adopted a whole-foods, plant-based diet and has encouraged all Brooklynites to eat healthier. He launched a plant-based nutrition page on his website with links to nutrition and plant-based/vegan blogs, plant-based/vegan diet recipes and natural grocery stores, as well as vegan meetup groups and events. He has also replaced all vending machines in Brooklyn Borough Hall with protein bars, sparkling water and nut snacks instead of sugary, unhealthy snacks. Additionally, Adams has also prompted the City Council to pass a resolution called "Ban the Baloney," which aims for schools across the city to stop serving processed meats. He has  also been an avid supporter of "Meatless Mondays" in public schools.

Power Malu might not be a household name, but the New York native has been bubbling beneath the surface of Hip Hop culture for decades. Not only has he appeared in numerous notable Hip Hop videos, but he was also an integral part of the famed Lyricist Lounge, a Big Apple venue that blossomed into a breeding ground for storied MCs.

He's a Humanitarian, a Motivational Speaker, an Artist, an Athlete, and an Activist. Born and raised in New York City on Manhattan's Lower East Side. I'm a strong advocate of community building and have a long history of working in music, television, and film, as a producer, consultant and on screen talent for various productions including MTV's Lyricist Lounge Show" which starred notable talent such as Tracee Ellis Ross, Common, SnoopDogg, and Erykah Badu.  He founded "Artists Athletes Activists" as a hub to take action and create meaningful projects with brands to bring awareness to issues that deal with health, fitness, wellness, and social justice in marginalized communities.

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OG Talk NYC Ricky Powell is a photographer who specializes in the environmental portrait. He is well known for his intimate photographs that have been featured in The New York Times, the New York Post, the Daily News, The Village Voice, TIME, Newsweek, VIBE, The Source, Rolling Stone, and many other publications.

 Oh Snap!: The Rap Photography of Ricky Powell featured 88 photos, 53 of which were in full color. Powell's first book, "Oh Snap!" was a ten-year retrospective of some of the best known rap and hip hop artists of all time, including old school rappers Public Enemy, Run DMC and LL Cool J to some of the biggest stars of the day.

The Rickford Files: Classic New York Photographs was Powell's second work, featuring what he considered "the real New York", beyond the tourist glaze of Times Square and the deteriorating Greenwich Village.

Frozade Moments: Classic Street Photography of Ricky Powell is a book of postcards consisting of candid snapshots of celebrities, local luminaries, and lowlifes that offer a view of New York City. The celebrities include Madonna, Jam Master Jay, KRS-One, Frankie Crocker, Andy Warhol and Flavor Flav.

With Public Access: Ricky Powell Photographs 1985-2005, Powell celebrated two decades of capturing moments in his signature style, documenting much of the early era of hip-hop and presenting the actors, musicians, performers, and artists that inspired him, including Method Man, Doze Green, Bill Adler, Slick Rick, Run DMC, Eric B & Rakim, Keith Haring, Steven Tyler, Barbara Walters, Cindy Crawford, Eazy-E, and Fab Five Freddy. These photographs are distributed amongst graffiti splattered renderings by Lee Quinones, Ron Galella, Ron English, and others. Powell depicts a nostalgia for New York's back-in-the-day with universal downtown cool with sentiments from Zephyr, Charlie Ahearn, Glenn O'Brien, and Zoe Cassavetes. 

The original Rappin' With the Rickster aired from 1990–1996, as Powell interviewed numerous stars on the show including: Russell Simmons, Doug E Fresh, Harold Hunter, Kool Keith, Rahzel, Laurence Fishburne, and Cypress Hill.[9]

With his Public-access television show, Powell became the face of New York's downtown party scene, connected to both musical and visual artists such as Sonic Youth, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Russell Simmons, Harold Hunter, Dondi White, and Sofia Coppola.[10]

"Rappin' With the Rickster" often has been called the world's hippest-ever public access TV show, as Powell gave insight into the artistic phenomena of the day, with an excess of candid footage, impromptu interviews, and a vision of Powell's New York. Powell considered the show "a time capsule of someone growing up in Manhattan during that era and being around the music scene".

A DVD collaboration with long-time friend and respected graffiti artist Brian Nobili on "Rappin' With the Rickster", released in 2010, was declared a must-have by Juxtapoz

https://www.rickypowell.com/

Chef Peter Cervoni is a veteran of the food service industry, and brings with him well over 30 years of proven, professional culinary experience to the realm of plant-based, health-supportive cuisine. Peter graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1993, and after an apprenticeship at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, FL, Peter worked at some of New York City's finest restaurants, including The River Café and La Cote Basque.

After experiencing what can only be described as an epiphany leading to his paradigmatic switch to become vegan 21 years ago, Peter devoted all his talent and energy to plant-based and health supportive cuisine. Since that time Peter has worked at the helm of top New York City vegan restaurants, such as Angelica Kitchen, Quintessence and Organic Avenue in addition to consulting for many others.

https://www.instagram.com/petercervoni/?hl=en

https://goodcatchfoods.com/

Anthony "Civ" Civarelli is a musician and artist, most known for his involvement in the bands Gorilla Biscuits and CIV, as well as his tattoo studio, Lotus Tattoos. Gorilla Biscuits are an American hardcore punk band from New York City, New York, formed in 1986. 

American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. On television, he is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update, on MTV's 1980s game show Remote Control, where he served as the announcer/sidekick, and as host of Comedy Central's late-night panel show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Notable film work includes his role as Dooey in A Night at the Roxbury, Dickey Bailey in the Grown Ups films and playing Amy Schumer's father in the film Trainwreck. Comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Attell cite him as the quintessential New York comedian. 

His new book is coming in 2020 "Overstated: A coast -to -coast roast of the 50 states".

This how Colin himself describes what his new book is about : How can a nation composed of states that range from Utah ("The church of states") to Vermont ("The state of relevant old people") possibly hang together? In Colin Quinn's new book, the popular comedian, social commentator, and star of the Netflix specials and off-Broadway shows Red State Blue State, The New York Story, and Unconstitutional tackles the condition of our union today.

Bobby Ojeda is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. 

Bob Ojeda played 13 years in the major leagues with the highlight of winning the World Series with the Mets in 1986. 

After retiring from playing he coached three years for the Mets Organization. After taking a break to raise his children he returned to the game, this time in broadcasting. He spent seven years on Mets channel SNY doing the pre and post game shows as well as work on MLB network. His broadcasting career also included guest appearances on Fox5 NY and various other New York sports shows.

With an emphasis on extensive analytical research, Bob quickly made a name for himself within the sports community and was referred to as the best analyst in New York by Sports Radio hosts Boomer & Carton and Mike Francesa. His reputation for honest and insightful analysis led Mets fan and comedian Jerry Sienfield to refer to Bob as his favorite person to watch on TV.

EPISODE 7 Season 1 Cara Alwill Leyba is a speaker and life coach who encourages women to celebrate themselves and make their happiness a priority. She is the author of five self-published books, runs a popular blog called The Champagne Diet and a podcast called Style Your Mind. She is a best selling personal development author, mentor to women entrepreneurs, and creator of The Champagne Diet blog. Over 6 million listeners worldwide tune in to Cara's podcast Style Your Mind each week for powerful conversations and a mega dose of inspiration. Cara is the author of 9 best selling books, including the worldwide sensation Girl Code, that have inspired women around the world to step into their power and fulfill their potential. Cara's books have been translated into multiple languages like Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Mongolian, and Vietnamese. Her message continues to transcend cultures and break barriers for women across the globe. Cara's stylish and edgy approach to personal development has attracted thousands of women to attend her workshops and events. She has been featured in Forbes, Glamour, Shape, Entrepreneur, Success, Cosmo, Marie Claire, and many others. As a social influencer, Cara inspires her loyal following daily with lifestyle tips, mindset advice, business strategies, and does it all with a chic and fashionable flair. Cara has collaborated with Macy's, Kate Spade, SoulCycle, and others. Check this episode to hear and see why we respect and admire Cara so much