Ed Gaffney is a veteran criminal defense attorney specializing in appellate work. He's also a multi-published legal thriller author who was nominated for an Edgar, a prestigious award from Mystery Writers of America. They talk about Ed's new streaming project, "A Marriage of Inconvenience" (soon to appear on the gay streaming service Dekkoo ) as well as the law, prejudice, and America's criminal justice system.
Read MoreI first met Tom in college. Now we're neighbors in Brooklyn and he's worked with Tom Hanks, Al Pacino, Rami Malek, and many more great people. We talk candidly about sexuality, growing up in Long Island, the fact that Tom Hank's is really that nice, and more. The sound quality is a little off because I changed computers, but it's still a great episode.
Read MoreBertina is on a mission to advance equity in the tech industry and disrupt the status quo to build a more inclusive workplace. A Berkeley trained engineer with a Harvard MBA, Bertina was a big shot business woman who had an epiphany and now runs a non-profit dedicated to inspiring interest in IT professions, building tech skills, and launching successful careers for youth from traditionally underserved communities and for military veterans.
Read MoreI graduated from New York City’s Cardozo School of Law and have represented New York Times bestselling authors, screenwriters, actors, Oscar-nominated producers, and theatrical and film production companies.
I’ve worked as an actor and performer with experience that includes commercials, film, and New York theater. I’m a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, the film, television, and stage acting unions.
I'm tired of the lack of integrity and compassion in this country and the world.
Read MoreSacramento raised Early Times is a blues guitarist who started playing professionally when he was sixteen. His new album, Electric City, Debuts on May 6, 2022. It features amazing musicians and original songs.
Read MoreThea's journey has so far included being a journalist, a screenwriter represented by a major international talent agency, and work in the field of venture capital. She is a great example of what is possible for life-long learners.
Read MoreJamie was born and raised in the American South. After getting her degree from the University of Pennsylvania, she lived in New York City and then moved to France where she lives today. She's studied psychology, art, and now runs a hotel, makes jam, writes cook books and hosts a podcast. Hers continues to be a fascinating journey.
Read MoreJay Messina is a veteran engineer/producer who's worked on albums by legendary artists like Aerosmith, KISS, Miles Davis, John Lennon, Peter Frampton, Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Supertramp, many, many others.
Read MoreA graduate of Brooklyn's Pratt Institute, Shea is a gifted artist, a musician, and the creator and host of the podcast and story series The Green Country.
Read MoreBenedict is a director and assistant director with a large page full of credits on the Internet Movie Database. He grew up in the Bavarian region of Germany, lives in Munich, and works all over the world.
Read MoreBorn into a musical family in Montana, Colleen was raised on country music. With a degree in musical theater, she moved to New York City and formed the band Sweetgrass. They performed regularly and released a CD called Primal. After Sweetgrass, she continued as a solo artist and has released three EPs: The One Who Listens, In The Clouds, and the most recent Cowgirl Royalty .
Read MoreTheresa's commercial photography business, Terri Diamond, is one of the most successful businesses of its kind. Theresa started photography thanks to a teacher's suggestion and has been creating amazing photographs ever since.
Read MoreProfessor Ruben teaches criminal law, professional responsibility, and a seminar on the Second Amendment. His scholarly work has been published in the California Law Review, Duke Law Journal, Georgetown Law Journal, Iowa Law Review, and Yale Law Journal Forum. He's provided legal commentary for ABC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, The Atlantic, NPR, and CBS Radio.
Prof. Ruben was a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice and an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law, worked as a criminal defense attorney, and served as a law clerk for the Honorable Julio M. Fuentes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
He received his J.D. from NYU School of Law, where he was an Articles Editor for the NYU Law Review, and his B.A. from Dartmouth College, where he graduated magna cum laude.
Read MoreScott has been a carwash attendant, a legislative staffer for three State Senators, and now a published author. Scott writes gritty literary fiction about maddeningly dysfunctional humans. Though primarily a novelist, he has had his short fiction and poetry featured in many publications.
Read MoreWendy grew up in Rochester, went to the illustrious RIT, then went to the big city and never looked back. She's worked for several major corporations and business entities. We also talk about the magic of diversity in New York City.
Read MoreSathya is the creator, writer, and director of the award-winning web series, "Doggy Style", and many other projects. His journey started in Sri Lanka and is currently in New York City. This multi-hyphenate is even building an electric car!
Read MoreRebecca has worked literally all over the world as a chef, but she didn't realize that was her calling until she was in college cooking for everyone. She now has her own personal chef business based in Brooklyn.
Read MoreCarolee started acting and singing and stumbled into becoming one of the most requested and heard voiceover talents in the United States. She shares the winding road of her creative life and even gives helpful hints for aspiring voiceover artists.
Read MoreUSA Today, Gothamist, Humans of New York, and Gawker, Morgan Gliedman’s high-profile arrest for explosives possession captivated the press. How did a Park Avenue doctor’s daughter end up hooked on heroin, handcuffed in her West Village apartment at nine months pregnant?
Read MoreUrsula comes from a family of musicians and performers. She moves seamlessly between these roles and talks about the joy in all of them.
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