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This is my maiden voyage, first podcast ever. Lessons from Lizbeth is truth with no apologies about the adventures of a woman of a certain age looking to make the best of a reconstructed life. Embracing doing things her way with out conflict or apologies. Having lived her life for everyone else’s best life it’s now her time. YOLO takes on a whole new meaning when you realize that your still in your 50’s and all your dearest friends are dead. DETERMINE to be Lizbeth, the true person she was m ...
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The official podcast series of Step Off! Magazine. Join us as we interview artists, performers, activists, community organizers & more who inspire others to make a difference in the world through their talent, art & social advocacy.
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Nueva York is an Emmy award winning series about Latino culture in New York. The 30-minute show explores the rich textures of Latino society in the city, focusing on politics, art, culture, and the traditions of Spanish-speaking populations across the metropolitan area.
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This show is for survivors, by survivors. Each week I'm joined by an inspiring individual who has overcome a traumatic childhood to go on to not only survive, but thrive. Sharing their story to help inspire you to overcome the lasting effects of your childhood trauma. You will find that you are not alone in what you are going through, and that no matter how difficult things are now, there is always hope that you can transcend your past and live the life you were meant to live.
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Imagine what it would be like to travel the world, meet the most amazing people on the road, learn from them and gain an incredible perspective about how they live. Now imagine being able to do that from your home. I created The Bus Driver Experience as a way to gain a new perspective from the unique lives of other people - Olympic athletes, monks, porn stars - to not just learn, but EXPERIENCE what it’s like to be in their shoes for a day. And do it in a way unlike how every other travel/in ...
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Like clockwork, with every election cycle immigration becomes a lightning rod for politicians on both sides of the aisle to take advantage of and exploit. Beyond the empty often vitriolic rhetoric, seldom are the nuances, intricacies, and perhaps most importantly the shortcomings of the nation's immigration ever system truly explored in-depth by ou…
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Meet Blair Sorrel, author of "A Schizoid at Smith" who talks about a little-known condition she has called Schizoid Personality Disorder and describes the daily challenges associated with living with the condition. Her book and her public appearances are bringing a spotlight to this condition and is a testament to Blair overcoming the challenges of…
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Meet Austrian-California multimedia artist Michaell Magrutsche, also an awareness and creativity educator, speaker, podcaster and author of his book "The Smart of Art". Michaell tells us how he coped with and overcame various problems in his life and will educate us about mankind and how we might realize our human potential. Sponsors; Hero Soap Com…
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Meet Rachel Shur who was a carefree 26-year-old woman living in Ventura County California who in an instant went to suddenly someone who had to make the most profound and complex legal, moral, medical and practical decisions humanly possible. Not only did she not know the answers, often she didn't even know the questions. She talks to Ron about her…
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Ron talks with Dan MacQueen who at age 28 was leading an active, healthy lifestyle. In 2014 life threw him a curve ball. He started getting terrible headaches and blinding vision which led to two emergency brain surgeries. What he found along the way will surprise you. He tells us about his recovery and what he did to return to normal and achieve a…
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Baruch Prof. Lizbeth de la Cruz on her El Paso del Norte mural project. Chef Jorge Cardenas of Maya Ix Restaurant was selected by NY Times 100 best recipes. Artist Alberto Ferreras presents his stunning traveling video exhibit, AmericanLatinos 1935-1945
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Meet Leah Goldstein, internationally sought after speaker, author of her book "No Limits", world champion kickboxer at age 17, national cycling champion, winner of the 2021 Race Across America (RAAM) and nine-year veteran of the Israeli Defense Force in which she served as the first female elite commando instructor as well as a special forces intel…
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There is perhaps no artist in Hip-Hop's Underground scene more highly touted and revered than Felipe Coronel, better known by the stage name Immortal Technique. As one of the most prolific, self-made independent artists, for the past twenty-plus years Immortal Technique has explicitly used his music as a vehicle for politics. It goes without saying…
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Meet Jeanne Retief who hold a PhD in International criminal and humanitarian law, has presented on key human rights issues worldwide and consulted for 15 years in that field. After struggling all her life with anxiety, at age 35 she experienced a health and soul crisis and was diagnosed with panic disorder. She tells us how she made difficult decis…
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Carmen Boullosa interviews Afro-Cuban poet Nancy Morejon. For Pride Month, we highlight trans LaGuardia student Nirvana Garcia and musician/veteran Maya Garcia. Nuyorican writer Giannina Braschi reflects on the cultural impact of Puerto Ricans in NY.
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Meet Linn Rivers. Linn teaches people a different way of living and being in this world. She is a functional health and wellness expert and educator. She teaches people all over the world how to take their health into their own hands, mind, body and spirit. You will learn so much listening to this episode pertaining to neuro linguistic programming,…
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Ron interviews award winning author, speaker and podcaster Lizbeth Meredith who recounts her struggle to bring home her internationally abducted daughters from Greece to Alaska. Her amazing story reminds us that if you seek help and do not quit, anything is possible. Video broadcast available on our You Tube channel ITS A WRAP WITH RAP -THE PODCAST…
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Ron talks with Kristof Morrow, award winning journalist, an author, U.S. Navy Veteran and Tourette's Syndrome overcomer. Kris discusses the challenges he has to face daily dealing with an extreme case of Tourette's and other adversities he has had to overcome. You will find his story very inspiring and learn a lot about Tourette's. Sponsors: Life I…
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Writer/professor Rojo Robles of Baruch College explores Afro-Latinos and Spanglish. Havana Film Festival NY celebrates 24 years. Loisaida Center discusses Puerto Rican cultural preservation. Musicians honor legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia
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Meet Dr Susan Partovi, recognized internationally as a leader in homeless and street medicine. She practices in the Skid Row district of Los Angeles, California which contains the highest concentration of homeless in the United States. Dr Partovi is one of the founders of H.E.A.L (Health Care, Empowerment, Advocacy and Learning), a non-profit that …
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In our latest installment of Step Off! Radio, Stacey Uy of the Radical History Club returns to discuss her role as the founder, researcher, writer, and illustrator of the series. And discuss its humble origins, as well as what drove her to spotlight understudied historical legacies. We also discuss the importance of curating a curriculum for studen…
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Ron talks with Max Friedman, author of "Painful Joy", memoir writer and second-generation Holocaust survivor. Max shares with us how his mother and father survived the horror of the Holocaust spending several years being imprisoned in concentration camps. Max will explain to us the difficulty of living in a family where both parents were haunted by…
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Ron talks to Risa August, an artist, writer, world traveler, certified Gestalt practioner, endurance athlete, and a Acromegaly patient and survivor. In 2011 Risa noticed something was wrong with her body, she began to grow and get larger despite being on a strict regimented diet and competing in endurance events such as cycling, triathlons and moun…
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Meet Dr Charley Ferrer, world renowned clinical sexologist and sex therapist. She is an award-winning author of several books on relationships, sexuality, self-empowerment and breast cancer. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and thyroid cancer in 2017, she became frustrated with the lack of information and treatment options provided to patients.…
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For the past several years, Sham Blak has made a name for himself as one of the most versatile emcees in San Diego’s Underground Hip-Hop scene. Originally hailing from Southeast San Diego, Sham has made it his mission to deliver raw, unapologetic Hip-Hop with the sensibilities of today’s modern audiences.Over the years Sham Blak has pulled influenc…
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Meet Dan Clouser, author, podcast host, speaker, coaching trainer and consultant. In 2019 after founding and running a non-profit youth sports organization for 30 years working with kids and teaching them leadership skills and life lessons through sports, he felt a calling from God to leave his comfort zone. He started a new journey with his wife a…
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Chilean novelist Roberto Brodsky on writing and the Latino voters in 2024; filmmaker/Hunter grad Melissa Montero brings light on being Puerto Rican from NY; LaGuardia College provides non-traditional education at the Center for Immigrant Education CIET
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Meet Tim West who is legally blind and lost all his skin at age 4 due to Stevens- Johnsons Syndrome. Tim stands tall, he is a disability and mental health advocate who fights for those who feel they cannot. Listen and get a sense of what living with a disability is like from someone who tells it like it is. Sponsors: Hero Soap Company-Click link be…
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Ron talks with Eric Christiansen, an acclaimed documentarian and seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient whose films focus on the impact of trauma on individuals, families and communities. A trauma survivor himself, having lost his home in the Santa Barbara, California Painted Cave Fire disaster, he understands trauma and the resilience…
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Ron talks with Leslie Hope Holthoff, a mom by the age of sixteen. Leslie tells us of her experiences in turning a life destined for failure into a life of abundance which inspired her to help others using herself created Hope to Happiness method. Leslie has authored the book "Not Mary, Not Roe" the survival story of a reluctant teen mom which is a …
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In this episode: Carmen Boullosa interviews the award-winning Argentine writer Claudia Piñeiro; we explore City College's Continuing Education Program for GED preparation; and we delve into the career of the extraordinary Mexican jazz singer Magos Herrera
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Meet Kim Sorrelle, author of the best seller "Love Is", serial entrepreneur, director of a humanitarian organization, activist, mother and lover of all people. In 2009 while battling breast cancer, her husband Steve received a pancreatic cancer diagnosis four months after her diagnosis. Her first book "Cry Until You Laugh" chronicles that journey. …
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Meet Michelle Shekhinah who was married for many years and was a stay-at-home mom with two special needs children. In 2015 she realized her husband was addicted to drugs. In this time, she had experienced financial, emotional and sexual abuse from him, which turned into him sex trafficking her. Michelle spent many nights crying on the floor, until …
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El Museo del Barrio's director Patrick Charpenel on its future; CWE's 10 The Americas Poetry Festival; Nuyorican Councilwoman Carlina Rivera on housing; Musicians Gale (Puerto Rico), K-efe, (Chile,) and Lia Kali (Spain) on the #metoo in the music industry
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Meet Tyler Wittkofsky, multi-genre author, poet, mental health and travel blogger, podcaster, winning marketing and communications professional who grew up homeless and abused by his father for the first ten years of his life. Tyler was constantly made to feel like a lesser person which led the way to quite a few mental health disorders that stem f…
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Ron talks with author Susan Gold who wrote "Toxic Family, Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom " and used her intuitive callings to leave her toxic family situation and eventually meet the demons of her upbringing that were continuing to repeat in her life. Professionally Susan became known for attracting celebrity talent to brands in N…
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Multi-awarded Mexican writer Carmen Boullosa on "The Book of Eve", her most recent book. Richard Sáenz is an attorney of the legendary organization Lambda Legal. Alberto “Beto” and Ernesto are two members of the famous trio, the Villalobos Brothers.
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Meet former U.S. Marine King Randall from Albany Georgia. King was alarmed by the high level of crime in his hometown. The young offenders were mostly black males as young as 11 years old. This inspired him to be the change the community needed and to be the role model these young men were missing in their lives. King founded the X for Boys Program…
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Ron talks with author Mike Aronson about his book "Whatever" which contains over 30 years of documentation of what he has witnessed in his life such as a painting, a statue, wall art, quotes, positive thoughts, poems, rants and more. Mike became obsessed with the word WHATEVER and it was his dream to write a book with all the stuff he had collected…
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Meet Tina Petrova award winning film maker, motivational speaker and author. When not teaching or making films, Tina is an advocate on the issue of chronic pain as she is also a chronic pain survivor and thriver. Tina has released a feature length documentary titled "Pain Warriors" about the pain epidemic in North America and discusses with us this…
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Ron interviews Greg Carpenter founder of Blue Sky CBD and Dr Eric Dorninger research and development director of Blue Sky to answer all his questions about CBD . CBD is explained for the listener, it's sourcing, properties, effects on the body, its uses, legal issues, and the benefits for the consumer. Blue Sky is a small company in Colorado that f…
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Ron talks with four-time paralympic basketball wheelchair medalist and hall of famer Mike Schlappi who was accidentally shot in the chest at age 14 and left two-thirds paralyzed. Mike inspires others through his experiences and discusses his philosophy of overcoming adversity, and his challenge to individuals to succeed despite difficult circumstan…
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Meet Tom Exler, born with a rare birth defect called Bladder Exstrophy (BE) meaning his bladder was turned inaide out. Tom didn't ask to have a stoma but he is living proof that challenges in life doesn't have to stop anyone from what they want to do. Sponsors: Home Doctor Practical Guide https://3e24fn-0x2-k1z9b1gq42z1w7m.hop.clickbank.net Rare Pa…
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Ron talks with iconic fashion designer Diane Gilman who started her career in the 1960'a dressing rock stars such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia, Jim Morrison and the list goes on. Diane introduced washable silk to the U.S. market earning her fortune and fame in the department store industry. She reinvented herself as the …
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Ron talks with Wes Michael who founded Rare Patient Voice (RPV), a company that enables patients and caregivers to share their voices with the researchers and companies developing products to improve patient's lives. RPV provides patients and caregivers an opportunity to participate in all types of research, including market research, health econom…
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Historian and best-selling author Felipe Pigna about his book Gardel; MoMA PS1 in Queens brings the Aymara cosmogony to the Museum; Mexican-American Aliza Nizenbaum on her exhibit Queens Lindo y Querido. Cousins Ivan y Leonardo on crossing the border.
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