We catch up with Dominican newcomer Dionni6x, a rising artist reppin’ Barahona and Brentwood. Raised by her abuela after her mom migrated to the States, Dionni shares what it was like growing up surrounded by love, tradition—and Romeo Santos playing in the background.

We talk about her journey to the U.S. where she first visited a McDonald's, hitting her first ever studio session after high school, and launching her music career during the pandemic, uploading raw freestyles and clips on social media that started getting attention.

She opens up about her abuela—an educator—getting emotional when she buzzed off her long hair, and not quite vibing with her choosing music over college. But Dionni’s all heart and hustle.

Now, she’s working with heavyweights like Maffio and looking to to artists like El Alfa for career inspo.

From Barahona to the Studio, this is a story of Hustle, Heritage, and a love letter to RD.

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Daphne Rubin-Vega, a true Broadway icon, actor, singer, producer, wife, and mother who's lived many lives and still keeps evolving.

Daphne gets real about her journey — from arriving in the U.S. alone from Panama at just 3 years old, to becoming a defining force on the Broadway stage as the original Mimi Marquez in RENT. We dive into how playing a troubled sex worker and addict etched a lasting (and sometimes complicated) association between her and the character, especially back home in Panama.

We talk about de todo: Latinos in acting bonding together, dealing with imposter syndrome as part of the '90s girl group Pajama Party (which was made for Latinos, but not by us), and the importance of representation that’s authentic.

She also shares behind-the-scenes gems from her time in In the Heights, how her one-woman show Empanada Loca became the inspiration for The Horror of Dolores Roach, and why she’s excited to bring her energy to Shakespeare in the Park this summer.

It’s raw, powerful, and deeply inspiring — just like Daphne.

💬 Tap in and hear how one of Broadway’s most iconic voices has always been more than the role she played.

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In this episode, we get to know Cesar Alvarez, the proud owner of Casa De Lobo — a sleek, members-only social spot making waves in Jersey City’s hospitality scene. 🇨🇴🏙️

Cesar takes us on a journey that starts with his parents’ immigration from Colombia to New Jersey, and how that sacrifice laid the foundation for everything he’s built. He opens up about being raised by a man he calls his idol — his father — and the powerful example that shaped the way he leads as a man, business owner, and father today.

We talk about how he got his start in the hospitality game, creating a space where folks feel safe, celebrated, and connected, and what it means to build community through culture and good vibes.

Plus, Cesar gets real about fatherhood — raising an adult son and a 10-year-old daughter, the lessons he’s picked up through travel, and the growth that comes with balancing business and family.

This convo is all about legacy, love, and leveling up. Tap in.

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