In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bushwick, Brooklyn artist Danny Cortes who recreates iconic New York City scenes, from neighborhood ice spots and subway platforms to street signs and corner culture, blending art, hip hop, nostalgia, and community into hyper detailed miniature worlds.

His work has reached global stages, including sales at Sotheby’s for $3,000, $6,000, and even $7,000. But his story is deeper than the art.

Divorced, jobless, on probation, and back living with his mother during the pandemic, Danny found himself at rock bottom. It was there, in that small Brooklyn apartment, that he tapped into his true calling, miniature art. With encouragement from his mother and the love of a woman who helped him see his worth, he began rebuilding his life one piece at a time

Danny proves that even when you feel like you have nothing left, one small step can change everything. For him, it was one miniature at a time.

This conversation is about redemption, culture, Brooklyn resilience, and believing in yourself when no one else does.

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Heart disease is often talked about as a men’s health issue, but the truth is heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death for women, especially in Black and Brown communities. In this powerful and necessary episode, we sit down with American Heart Association Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Katrina McGhee to break down what everyone needs to know about heart health, heart attack prevention, and stroke awareness.

Katrina shares why women are often under-diagnosed and underserved when it comes to cardiovascular care, how symptoms of heart attacks and strokes can look different in women, and the everyday preventative measures families can take to improve heart health. We also dive into the health disparities affecting Black and Brown communities, and why access, education, and early prevention are critical to saving lives.

As a best-selling author, award-winning podcast host, certified health and wellness coach, and longtime nonprofit executive, Katrina brings both professional expertise and lived passion to this conversation. She opens up about her own journey, her mission at the American Heart Association, and the work being done to create equitable health outcomes and longer, healthier lives for all. This episode is a must-listen for women, caregivers, and anyone who wants to better protect their families from heart disease and stroke.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to recognize warning signs, reduce risk factors, and take control of your heart health today.

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In this episode of Gracias, Come Again, we sit down with actor, comedian, and stand-up comic Jason Andors, a New York City native whose career has spanned decades in the U.S. comedy and acting world, and who is now going viral across the Dominican Republic under his beloved alter ego, El Tiguere Vacano.

Jason takes us back to his upbringing in NYC, born to Jewish parents but raised in a city that shaped his deep connection to Black and Latino culture. He opens up about a journey that surprises many, from being a trained ballet dancer, to performing on the Black comedy circuit, to ultimately finding a second home and a second chapter in the Dominican Republic.

We go all the way into la cultura. Jason talks about how he fell in love with the DR, how the island embraced him right back, and how he now lives there part-time creating viral content that Dominicans genuinely love. He shares stories of acting alongside legendary Dominican actor Manny Perez, finding real love on the island, his appreciation for Dominican women and Dominican food, and even how he got his two elderly Jewish parents to jump into skits that ended up going viral.

The conversation also highlights his nonprofit work and his deep commitment to giving back to the Dominican Republic through building homes, giving away toys, and supporting communities in need. Jason speaks from the heart about why his desire to give back to the island is bigger than words, and how important it is for him to show respect, not exploitation.

We talk about the moment he decided to fully lean into becoming “Dominican,” from doing dembow, to immersing himself in neighborhoods that even some locals avoid, all in the name of understanding the culture from the inside out. Jason also shares what it was like being a judge on Dominicana's Got Talent, and how surreal it feels to be embraced everywhere he goes, with fans stopping him for photos and love.

This episode is funny, honest, and deeply cultural. It shows how Dominicans and Latinos embrace anyone who truly loves and respects the culture, and how Jason Andors is not playing Dominican culture, he is living in it, celebrating it, and making people laugh along the way.

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