In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jessie Marrero, the talented Dominican photographer from New York who has captured the precious moments of countless babies. Jessie takes us back to the first time she picked up a camera and discovered her passion for baby photography.

She shares on existing Corporate America to pursue photography full time, collaborating with her idol, the legendary Anne Geddes and how she became a favorite among celebrity parents such as Kevin Hart, Ice- T, A Boogie, Adrienne Bailon and more.

But it’s not just about the highlights—Jessie gets deeply personal about her silent but very tough battle with breast cancer, how she’s balanced motherhood with her career, and that resilient spirit that’s kept her going. This episode is a celebration of art, strength, and the power of fighting your dreams despite the setbacks.

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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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