In this special season 2 finale episode, I interview Sophia Rosario, an event planner and amazing humanitarian. Sophia talks about her trip to the Dominican Republic that changed her life and led her to start her fundraiser " Feeding Family of 15". Tune in to learn the moving story behind this fundraiser and how you can support it. Sophia and I close out this second season of BTC talking about family, community, self-care, the importance of presence and growing up in the diaspora as Dominican-Americans. Enjoy!

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Break The Cycle with: Sophia Rosario

On January 6th, 2021 -one of the most consequential days in modern American history- I made plans to interview Michael Wiafe, an SDSU Alum and current Berkeley Grad student/TA. Our original intent was to discuss the recent 2020 election and it's impact. After a shocking day, we met and spoke about everything but The Capital Riots that just happened hours before we met. We discussed our experiences as black immigrants, education inequity, the importance of hope, the power of civic engagement, the significance of taking up space, and how policy impacts our communities. We talk about voting, the Obamas; we joke about moms and their WhatsApp voice notes. Tune into this intellectual, funny, moving, blunt convo about the global black experience and how you can influence policy that can help close inequity gaps affecting marginalized communities.

Break The Cycle w/ Michael Wiafe

In this very personal episode of Break The Cycle, I discuss my very unconventional and complex education journey as a first-generation student. As an Afro-Dominican immigrant, I explain how education has become both a symbol of privilege & oppression to me. I will get brutally honest about my education journey and the impact it had on my mental health. Tune in as I share the personal experiences, insights, and lessons I encountered, and explain how it all inspired me to start a new initiative called: El Cibao Drive.

Break The Cycle: The Education Episode

MONEY TALK! Due to the pandemic and other recent events, many people have had an increasing curiosity about investing & the stockmarket. In this episode, I speak with Louis Desuka, a private market analyst, about the basic beginner principles of investing and the different ways people can invest in the stock market. We break down everything from the difference between crypto & stocks, the foreign exchange market, 401K pros & cons, as well as why longevity is the name of the game when it comes to investing. Tune in, take notes, and enjoy this valuable conversation on how to make your money work for you!

Break The Cycle with: Investing Ft. Louis Desuka

GO SHAWTY, ITS YA BIRTHDAY!! WE GONNA PARTY LIKE ITS YA BIRTHDAY!! It's my MF Birthday!! In this special episode, I talk a little bit about what birthdays mean to me, and how I use my birthday to check-in with myself. Since it's also my Jordan year, I discuss what that means to me and how I am planning to make the best out of this new revolution around the sun. So get a glass of mimosa, get comfortable, and celebrate another year of life with me on this special episode of Break The Cycle.

The Birthday Episode

I know it's been a minute, but this episode explains why it's taken me some time to get back on this podcast, as well as why it's important to take time for yourself. It's been an insane year. The year of the unplanned surprises, losses, tragedies, celebrations, and innovations. It's easy to feel like you haven't done enough with your time or haven't been using it as wisely as you could (especially if you're young). This episode is a quick reminder though to TAKE YOUR TIME. You got this. Sometimes even surviving is succeeding, especially during these challenging times.

Break The Cycle: Take Your Time

"Self-Cation and Reset" - BREAK THE CYCLE IS BACK FROM A BREAK Y'ALL! Tune in as I discuss in this episode the importance of taking a vacation by yourself a.k.a " self-cation" as a way to improve your relationship with yourself. I also discuss the importance of resetting and recharging yourself, especially during these hectic times.

Break The Cycle with: Self-Cation & Reset

Tune in as young black filmmaker Tenneh Sandimanie talks about her passion for creating stories that amplify black culture and how her African culture influences her art. She talks about the kind of stories she wants to make and how she wants to depict black people in her films. Listen as Tenneh discusses the internal and external cycles she has had to break in order to reach her goals and elevate her creativity.

Break The Cycle with: Tenneh Sandimanie

This episode of "Break The Cycle" addresses the idea of "manifestation". Manifestation has undoubtedly become one of the most popular "terms" if this generation. It has infiltrated our social media, our casual lingo, and our psyche. In this episode, I give my perspective on what it means to truly manifest the life you want to live. I break down the process that has helped me throughout my journey of manifestation, and I discuss why the most important step to manifestation is: Execution.

Break The Cycle with: Manifestation

"I can never forget where I came from"- In this episode of "Break The Cycle", Adam Lomax, a photographer based in Flatbush, talks about how his love for his community influences his photography. He reflects back on the times when he was just mastering photography and where that journey has led him. Adam has shot campaigns for ASAP 12vy, LYBB (Last Year Being Broke), and was one of the main photographers for YamsDay 2019. However, in this episode,​ he explains why some of his most favorite people to snap have not been celebrities, but instead family, friends, and his community. Listen to Adam's story as he speaks about his journey, and drops some game for new photographers.

Break The Cycle with: Adam Lomax

Break The Cycle is back from Hiatus with this very important episode about how to quarantine & chill with yourself. Globally, we are living through a challenging time due to the spread of COVID-19. This episode gives listeners insight on how to process, cope, and make the best out of this "time-out" the universe has given us. Tune in for some tips on different ways we can all stay calm, stay safe, stay healthy, and stay busy until this is over.

Break The Cycle: The Quarantine Episode

Blackness within the Dominican Republic: In our special "Dominican Independence Day" episode, Nicole Pozo and I explore what it means to be an Afro-Dominican. We explore our experiences with blackness in DR and within our families. Nicole, a recent Dominican immigrant, also speaks about her journey of discovering & embracing her blackness and how migrating here contributed to it. In this episode, we celebrate our Dominican identity while simultaneously acknowledging how our country can improve & reach it's highest potential.

Break The Cycle w/ Nicole Pozo

In honor of Black History Month, this episode explores the Afro-Latinidad identity and the concept of blackness in Latin America. Tune in I speak about my journey towards embracing my blackness as an Afro-Dominican, global black solidarity, and ​the different racial narratives that exist outside of the US.

Break The Cycle: Afro-Latinidad

" I LOVE love!"- Monica Taveras considers herself a hopeless romantic, and I, a realistic romantic. In this episode, we discuss our unique perspectives on love. We explore what love is & why are people constantly looking for it. We discuss our love languages and how it affects our relationships. Tune in as we discuss what we look for in our partners, what we bring to the table, and how we've learned to love ourselves before loving others.

Break The Cycle with: Monica Taveras

As Valentine's day approaches and we prepare to be bombarded with advertisements all about relationships & love, this episode explores the most important and impactful kind of love that there is: Self- Love. What does self-love look like? Why is it important? How do you love yourself even when you don't like who you are? Join me in exploring these questions on this special episode of BTC.

Break The Cycle with: Self-Love

This podcast is for young people of color who want​ to learn how to break generational, environmental, and personal cycles in their lives. It provides tips, insight, advice, and testimonies from myself and other youth from similar backgrounds. This isn’t just a podcast, it's a journey full of healing and growth.

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