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Sophia Romero was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 years old. Now 32, she is learning to process the emotional toll the disease took on her.

 Sunni Bean visits the Old Broadway Synagogue for Shabbat. Growing up, her family celebrated every Friday.  But for this orthodox congregation, she's still probably not considered jewish.

Rosemarie Miller tours a Cat Cafe for the first time. The thing is, she’s a germaphobe…let’s see how this goes.

Hanna Tamrat attends a prayer service and bible study evening offered in Spanish, which she doesn't speak or understand, at Meeting With God Church. She attempts to blend in with the congregation of the Pentecostal church, although she grew up in and frequents the Ethiopian Christian Orthodox Church.

Shannon gains a new perspective – literally – during a circus silks class at Aerial Arts NYC. With the help of her instructor, Lisa, Shannon will get out of her head and into the air. 

In this episode, Shannon introduces us to Kayla Rodriguez, otherwise known as Quelokay, aka the stone(r) queen of Union Square Park. Kayla used the pandemic as an opportunity for artistic reinvention and began making custom jewelry that is an extension of her spiritual beliefs.

Devon DiComo introduces us to Jacob, also known as Boxa Crayonz. Jacob is a preschool teacher for his day job – but outside of school hours, he performs as a drag queen in New York City. In this episode, Jacob will talk about how drag became a safe space for him to learn more about…

Sarah Thomas Oxtoby visits the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, which connects lower Manhattan to Brooklyn. Born and raised in Los Angeles, walking anywhere was unfamiliar to her before moving to the Big Apple for grad school. Sarah travels outside of her comfort zone as she walks the Brooklyn Bridge, from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and back.

Lucy Grindon takes us along on her first visit to Henrietta Hudson, the oldest lesbian bar in the city. She makes a few new friends, but it turns out that flirting on a dance floor is just as hard here as it is anywhere else.

Hanna Tamrat introduces us to Amanda Humes, a jazz tour guide and a rising vocalist. Deeply immersed in the Harlem community that she cares for, it was a long time coming for Amanda to have her first gig. She epitomizes the love and support that exists within the Harlem jazz community. Other music credit: Amanda Humes, vocals; Paul Odeh, piano; Nathan Garrett, bass; Will Terrill, drums and Mike Young, trumpet.

Lucy Grindon introduces us to Alex Barylski, who plays the piano at Marie's Crisis Café, a showtunes-only singalong piano bar. Regulars call him Alex B., or Alex B-Side; he likes to play the unexpected songs. Actually, “unexpected” is kind of his whole thing. Before he started playing at Marie’s, he worked in the Russian art…

Devon DiComo gets out her dancing shoes and goes to a silent disco dance practice. Here, Devon will have to get past her discomfort with dancing in public – while in the middle of Prospect Park.

Hanna Darroll introduces us to Chanese Elifé, a queer vocalist and musician based in Washington Heights who can play over 50 instruments. Despite others pressuring Chanese to change her musical style and even her sexuality, she has remained true to herself.

Sunni Bean brings us to midtown Manhattan to Jacob Agai’s 68th floor apartment. Jacob believes in the power of the mind. He uses it.

Sarah Thomas Oxtoby takes us to Manhattan's Lower East Side, and introduces us to Adrian Van der Plas, of the Van der Plas Gallery. He provides a space for street artists to exhibit their work. Artist Jason McLean talks to us about his exhibit, “As Seen on TV,” street art, and graffiti.

Elizabeth Erb introduces us to Melissa Brice. The weekly trivia host at Ryan's Daughter, a bar on the Upper East Side. In Melissa's six years of hosting, she has written over 10,000 questions. Some of them are so tricky, they've even stumped former Jeopardy champions.

Anastasia Johnson gets to know Germaine Goodson, a Broadway tap master, performer and teacher. Germaine's passion is infectious and her stories are too. Meet her kind and resilient spirit.

David Newtown hates working out, especially where others can see him. But after a year of being forced to stay inside, he decides to challenge himself and signs up for Yoga in the Park.

Jackson Ellison spends time getting to know Aaron Harding, a former business owner, who took to the streets during the pandemic to help keep people safe.

Rebekah Robinson grabs some soup and dumplings at a Russian restaurant in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. She works up the courage to practice her Russian while enjoying some tasty treats. 

Mariana Castro introduces us to Logan Riman, a 17 year-old pianist from Brooklyn. Logan made headlines as a piano prodigy when he was only 14 years old for having played with Billy Joel. More impressively, Logan happens to be blind, and music is his way of communicating.

Mariana Castro spent an afternoon in a bath house in Williamsburg. Her personal insecurity was the reason preventing her from going to places like that in the first place – so she had to face that there, alone.

Marta Campabadal Graus introduces us to Michael Walrond Junior, also known as Pastor Mike. He is the man behind the pulpit at the First Corinthian Baptist Church and spiritual leader of his community, Harlem. Even outgoing NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio is a fan.

Marta Campabadal Graus spends a morning at Caffe Reggio, one of the oldest cafes in New York City. It's a place that makes her feel like she is home in Barcelona, but where Marta will have to overcome some insecurities.

Elizabeth Erb spends the afternoon on the Circle Line, a 90 minute boat ride to see the highlights of Manhattan. The first time she has done something “touristy” since COVID hit. However, the pandemic constantly looms as she sails with a throng of strangers. 

Rebekah Robinson introduces us to Amber Janelle Brown. She works as a dancer, model, and sommelier in and around the New York City area. She tells you what her hustle is all about and what drives her to navigate her packed weekly schedule.

Anastasia Johnson gets a reading from a New York City psychic. The question is what, or who, will come through?

David Newtown sits down with Dr. Nori Rost, the new leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture. She discusses the steps that brought her to NYC, and she teaches David how to live a queer and ethical life.