Minutes Heard

This week, we hear a conversation with Taqee Bond, owner and creator of What's The Move NYC, a social app that shares the latest events and locations for things to do in the city. We discuss the brand and his recent milestone, the nuances of technology and social media and how it affects the current generation and the next generation coming up. Watch Taqee's profile (1:21) on Minute Made NY Instagram/Twitter: taqeebond Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode of Minutes Heard is a sit down with Bishoy Tadros, fitness athlete, motivational speaker and author of book, "Break Barriers." He shares his childhood, dealing with his health condition, experiences with marathoning, and how his book came to life. Watch Bishoy's profile (1:20) on Minute Made NY Instagram: bishoy_tadros Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode, we hear from LaSheaya Diaz, a clothing designer and owner of Haus of Shea, an apparel & lifestyle brand. She shares how she began her business, how her customers react to her clothing and the state of fashion and clothing in the culture today. Watch LaSheaya's profile (1:19) on Minute Made NY Instagram: hausofsheanyc Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode is a talk with Janice Gassam, a consultant and professor who discusses diversity in inclusion with her students and clients. We talk about our former YouTube days, her current profession, the importance of her work and its implications in the real world . Watch Janice's profile (1:18) on Minute Made NY Instagram: janicejnice Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

The streets of New York can be unpredictable, yet beautiful at the same time. They house many characters, from the ones who make you do a double take, to the ones who catch your attention and surprise you in a brilliant way. These individuals caught my eyes, which is why I decided to add them to my series and capture their stories. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Shah (0:44) Patrick B. (0:56) Sophia (0:17) Candace (0:45) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

Staying active is something that everyone from New York can relate to, but for the following women, they bring that definition to the next level by resorting to dance, or yoga, to channel their skills. Movement is a form of art, so sit back and hear their powerful stories that transcend their moves. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Janell G. (0:18) Veundja K. (0:24) Nysha C. (0:59) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

For those who know me, I proclaim that I am not a photographer, jokingly, of course, but that’s only because I gotten to know some amazing photographers throughout the past few years, especially because of Minute Made. These individuals have work that prove they have great eyes and the subjects that they shoot are fortunate enough to be captured by them. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Emmanuel B. (0:13) Jose P. (0:06) Marcia W. (0:28) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

Acting is an art that involves becoming another person for the sake of telling someone’s else’s story for an audience to relate to. These individuals that I’ve had the honor of profiling have explored their passions in acting, one of them even becoming a mentee to me. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Rachel S. (0:29) Jamila L. (0:35) Aviona B. (0:40) Jean P. (0:52) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

On today’s episode of Minutes Heard, we’re talking food. It always brings people together. I love food and these fantastic people that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and capturing make food a part of who they are, whether they use it grow their business or just have the opportunity to feed others. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Meredithe M. (0:13) Daneshia L. (0:06) Clarisa & Richard (0:28) Ma-Nyahn K. (1:10) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode of Minutes Heard focusing on the individuals who spend their time behind the lens to tell stories of their own. Coming from a production background myself, I respect these people and what they have been capable of producing to put out there in the world. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Yuena L. (0:25) Roni & Caleb (0:37) Courtney D. (0:50) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

On this week's episode, we’re going back to college by sharing some stories from a few of my college friends. I attended SUNY New Paltz in upstate New York where I met one person who became a mentor to me, as well as an amazing individual who work with being a doula helps other mothers bring life into the world. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Yannick F. (0:57) Carmen M. (0:11) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode is a chat with Ricky Wolfe, a creative from Texas, now in NYC, talking about bike culture, his line of clothing and accessories and how he pursues his dreams in New York. Watch Jacqueline's profile (0:31) on Minute Made NY Instagram: safety3rd.nyc Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode introduces you to the voices affiliated with Children of Promise NYC, an organization who caters to children who’s parents are incarcerated by helping to empower them through programs and other initiatives. These volunteers and staff members of CPNYC share their stories of why they decide to be a part of this organization and how important their work is for the kids that they serve. I had the honor to capture their stories and learn more about why they are involved with this great cause. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Kim Z. (1:04) Alessandra (1:05) Natasha A. (1:06) G Walker. (1:07) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

On this week's episode, we hear a conversation with Aaron P. Watson, a host, actor, dancer and all around man of many talents, who shares his experience coming to the city from Baltimore, Maryland, his family, thoughts on the African American diaspora and his experience with his love for New York. Watch Aaron's profile (0:42) on Minute Made NY Instagram: apwatkins Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

On this week's episode, we continue highlighting entrepreneurs who have started their own brands, created their own products, or have provided a service that gives back. These following gentlemen have worked hard to build their businesses or endeavors and they don’t aim to stop any time soon. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Steven T. (0:09) Kareem H. (0:48) John O. (0:12) Jonathan S. (0:36) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode is a chat with Rachel Hurst, aka "Yazmin Soul," a singer/songwriter who shares the challenges of building a music career, her musical influences (including her father, who was a former member of the MoTown group, The Drifters), the state of music now and ultimately what it means to her as she finds her sound. Watch Yazmin's profile (0:34) on Minute Made NY Instagram: yazminsoul Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode is all about the hustle; waking up everyday and going out to get it. Our motivations drive us to pursue our hobbies and turn them into passions, which lead to us starting our own businesses, which can hopefully lead to us making some money on the side. These following ladies have defined what it means to be about their business as they share why they decided to make their work work for them. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Chantal M. (0:07) Mayra P. (0:51) Bridget F. (0:54) Danai P. (0:58) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode is a talk with world-renowned jazz musician Ronnie Burrage. We discuss his musical background, the different cultural and educational programs he is involved with, as well as the importance of bridging the gap between generations in the community. Watch Ronnie's profile (1:17) on Minute Made NY Instagram: ronnieburrage Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

On this week's episode, I share the stories from a few producers affiliated with BRIC Arts Media, located downtown Brooklyn, New York. This place has become a second home to me and where Minute Made NY was born. These amazing people I had the honor of working alongside represent what it means to be a creative. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Stephan E. (0:13) Chante G. (0:06) Chris R. (0:28) Natasha G. (1:10) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

On the week's episode, I share a conversation with Kennedy Ross, stand-up comedian and author of his entitled book "He Said It, I Didn't: A Biblical Book Report - Brooklyn Style." We get into an interesting discussion about his take on The Bible, why he decided to write the book, and his take on Christianity and those he has crossed along the way during his journey into understanding the Good Book. Watch Kennedy's profile (1:11) on Minute Made NY Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB: @MinuteMadeNY IG: @minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”