THE WIND & CLOUD PODCAST

Meet John Ollie an actor, comedian, emcee and father. He shares his journey of getting into comedy, writing, becoming a father and  the process of making his new album, entitled "The Making of Johnollie." @johnollie https://linktr.ee/Johnollie

Meet Luna an artist. She shares her journey of how coming from a family of artists allowed her to naturally embrace her gift, which helped her heal and share her truth.   Instagram & Twitter @LunaGnyc Website: LunaGnyc.com   

Meet Daisy creator and host of "The Double Dose of Ms. D" Pocast, voice over actor, writer and mother. Daisy shares with us her journey of why she started her own podcast and the lessons she learned along the way.   Instagram: @doubledose_of_ms.d & @doubledose_of_rawtalk E-book and Merch: https://www.doubledoseofrawtalk.store    

Meet Wilkis Ideology Figuereo who is the CEO and Founder of Itec Audio Studios LLC, music Producer, mixing engineer, an educational consultant for recording arts programs and a partner of NYU's Hip Hop Education Center.  Wilkis shares how he went from making beats with cassette tapes in his house to opening his own studio and helping others along the way.  @itecaudiostudios Website: www.ItecAudio.com

Meet Victor Cruz "Spiritual Tree" creator and voice of "Tita" the animated series about a no nonsense South Bronx Nuyorican woman who fights for her community and family while dealing with her own life changes. Victor was in our first season, now he is back sharing with us how he made his dream of animation a reality and "Tita" was born.  @titasworldofficial https://m.youtube.com/c/titasworld @realvictorcruz @victorcruzstudios @victorcruzactingstudio

Meet Mozo a digital content creator whose purpose is to build community by sharing and having conversations about fatherhood, relationships, and motivation.  He shares with us his journey of working on his mental health, unpacking his own toxic masculinity and becoming more mindful of being true to himself.  @_therealmozo

Meet Duane Ferguson an actor, producer, and director. Duane shares his journey of being raised in both New York City and Trinidad and Tobago, embracing his love for the arts and the important lessons he learned while pursuing his passions. @njoilyfe

Meet Onicela Cedeño who shares with us her personal experiences of motherhood, her spiritual journey in finding herself and the lessons she's learned along the way. @pure_oni_

Meet Marcy Campos a teacher, creator and host of the Comadreando Podcast. Marcy shares with us her experiences working as a teacher, being a mother to a child on the spectrum and creating her own podcast. @comadreandopod @marcystormborn https://linktr.ee/comadreandopod

Meet Rafael Garcia, he shares with his personal experiences from childhood, working in law enforcement, and the importance of mental wellness.Check out his podcast "RE:minded" where he shares his personal struggles, self -discoveries and the solutions that helped him, in the hopes of helping others with similar experiences. @remindedpdcst @acelente1

Meet Greg Anderson a musician and pastor. In this episode Wind reunites with his childhood friend as they talk about Greg's creativity and dig deep into his life. @faithunderconstruct 

Meet La Puchi a singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, teacher, and entrepreneur. La Puchi shares her journey of growing up in the Bronx, what inspired her and helped her push forward to believe in herself and the importance of paying it forward. @lapuchi13 www.lapuchiscloset.com

Meet Carlton Jumel Smith aka "Mr. Soul" a self-made entertainer, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. Carlton shares how his love for soul music and entertaining flourished since he was young boy. This led to his journey of meeting and learning from great soul music artists of our time and putting in the work to pursue his passion and explore his gifts. Facebook: Carlton Jumel Smith  Instagram: @carltonjsmithofficial www.carltonjumelsmith.com

In this episode Wind, Cloud and Jerry reunite to celebrate and recap their experience working on their web-series, "Dad-rahpy." They share what they learned, how it has impacted them, and where they want to take the story further. @dadrahpy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_uLsoeCIa7SFg2RiFrfHQ

On this episode Wind and Cloud talk about reaching 100 episodes and the lessons they learned from them on their podcast journey together.  We will be taking a break from the podcast to regroup and plan for their next season scheduled to release later on in the year. In the mean time check out our previous stories of people from all walks of life.   Thank you to our guests who shared their stories and all of you who've tuned in and supported us along the way.    

Meet Shanee McHenry-Reese a Retired Sergeant of the NYPD and dancer. Shanee shares her experiences of working in the Police Department, how she dealt with the challenges that came along the way and the importance of serving the people the best way she could. @hammerheadcorvette TikTok: @project_mac  

Meet Rick Hierro a producer, podcaster and creator of The Rick H Show. Rick shares his journey of leaving a career in law that no longer made him happy, to starting a podcast, creating content and going back to college to study media. @RickHierro @TheRickHShow www.TheRickHShow.com

Meet Ayanna Davis, an artist, author, illustrator and autism advocate. Ayanna shares her journey of how having a late diagnosis of autism helped her understand herself better and see it as a gift. She uses her creativity and experiences to empower people with special needs as well as those who are judgmental towards them. @phenomenallyautistic

Meet Karim Kamel, a pharmacist. He shares his journey of wanting to come to America from Egypt to get a pharmaceutical license, with only six hundred dollars in his pocket, faith and putting in the work to be successful on his own. @karimkamel

Meet Isaac a fashion designer and stylist. Isaac shares his journey of growing up, getting into fashion and how depression sparked the idea to create his own brand to leave a legacy behind. @ieyemadeit @umfclothing @ieyesack   IEyeMadeIt.com Universalmindfuck.com

Meet Julia Carias a television, film and digital producer, actress, real estate stager, interior designer, and businesswoman. Julia shares her journey of coming from Honduras to America and the lessons she learned that paved the way for creating opportunities for herself. @juliacarias @jclstagingdesign @freedomstudiosinc www.jclstaging.com www.freedomstudiosinc.com

  Meet Powermalu an artist, activist, and athlete. NYC Bridge Runner Coach and Organizer of the Overthrow Community Fridge.   Powermalu shares how got into action, writing poetry, running, social activism and how he uses it to help build and empower communities.   @Powermalu

Meet Staci Harris an actress, writer, producer and philanthropist. Founder of "Zero Compromise" an organization that mentors girls in underserved communities who want to pursue a career in entertainment. Staci shares how her artistic journey flourished, the importance of knowing the business and creating your own work. @stacilharris @slhentertainment @staciharrishow 

Meet Shareef Clayton a trumpet player, producer, musician and leader of his own band "Shareef Clayton Band". Listen to his album entitled "North & South". Shareef shares the importance of practice and putting in the work that his father instilled in him and his journey in becoming a musician and teacher.  Facebook: Shareef Clayton @shareefclayton shareefclayton.com

Meet Kierra Harris a fashion designer, artist, model and writer. Kierra shares her story of how she learned to express herself and embrace her uniqueness through her creativity after years of self neglect. @keyyzz97

Meet Marshall Davis Jr. a tap teacher, choreographer, dancer and father. Protégé of Steve Condos. Marshall shares with us his tap dancing journey, becoming a teacher and all the lessons he continues to learn about himself artistically and spiritually. @marshalldavisjr

Meet Tim B. a fashion designer and stylist.   Tim shares how fashion and styling naturally came to him and the importance of believing in himself, networking, communicating, facing his fears helped him take on the opportunities and challenges that led to where he is now. @styledbytimb epikstyle.com

Meet Maria Torres a director, choreographer and dance teacher. Maria shares the importance of believing in herself and not forgetting where she came, which fueled how she dealt with life and her career. Instagram: @maria.torres.official Facebook: Divamtorres Twitter: @mariatorres1

Meet Luis Anthony Igartua, a DJ and Hip-Hop music lover. Luis "Cousin Ant", shares how his love for music began, the experiences of being around his cousins that exposed him to the music scene and what he learned from them.

Meet Kellee Stewart, an actress, writer, producer and egg advocate. Creator and host of 'Warrior Wednesday', where women have open and informative conversations about fertility, health and the journey of motherhood.   Kellee shares her journey of how she found ways to learn and create her own path in the entertainment industry.  She also shares her personal fertility journey and how she turned her pain into purpose.   Instagram @kstew222 Twitter @Kellee_Stewart warrior-wednesdays.com  

Meet Imani Jones, a mother, fitness enthusiast, yogi, writer, makeup artist and Autism advocate. Founder of "The Hippy Mom" for mothers who want to live their lives mindfully and with meaning. Imani shares how she found her true purpose in life when she discovered that her son became autistic at the age of two and lost all language due to a vaccine injury. She shares her journey of how she found ways of helping her son, herself and building a community of support. IG: @thehippymom  Website: thehippymom.com  FB: thehippymomblog

Meet Ivy Marrero a mother, wife, writer, and musician. Ivy shares her experiences of breaking out of her shyness, how reading, writing and music helped her deal with depression and the blessings and challenges of being a mother.

Meet Emilio Sosa, a costume/fashion designer and writer. His costume designs were featured around the world and on Broadway hits like "Topdog/Underdog," "On Your Feet! The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Story," "Motown: The Musical" and many more. Emilio shares his journey of being a proud Dominican raised in the Bronx, how he got into styling, designing, and how the pandemic lockdown led him to nurture another gift he always loved to do which is writing.  Instagram: @esosafashion Twitter: @esosafashion Facebook: Emilio Sosa

Meet Melissa St. Vil a boxer and an ambassador for autism. Melissa shares how her difficult childhood and upbringing led her to boxing as a way to release. She is not only a champion in the ring but someone who has a loving soul to uplift others. Instagram: @killer_mel Twitter: @melissastvil   Facebook: melissa x st-vil

Meet Aldelly Vasquez, a wife, mother, fabulously living with a rare autoimmune disease called NeuroMyelitis Optica (Devic's Disease). Aldelly shares her journey of discovering that she has a rare autoimmune disease, the challenges she faces and how she chooses to stay positive and faithful through it all. Facebook: Fab NMO Instagram: @fab_nmo Twitter: FabNMO

Meet Jesse Marrero a father, husband, electrician and baseball player. Jesse shares his story of growing up in the Bronx, the challenges he overcame and lessons he learned to become the man he is today.

Meet Yahaira Paulino, a massage therapist, esthetician and owner of Tribe Elements Spa Boutique. Yahaira has always been driven to pursue everything she puts her mind to do, from writing and producing her own projects to opening her own spa boutique. She shares her journey of how the importance of self care became more than just for herself but to help her community as well. @ypaulinotribe @tribe_elements

Meet Mitchie Ramirez a filmmaker, writer and actor. Mitchie shares the challenges, lessons, successes and support she had during the process of creating "Dominican York." An independent mini web series that dives into the lives of a crew of 8 millennials that she wrote, produced, directed and acted in. @mitchie.ramirez @dominicanyorkseries Websites: www.mitchieramirez.com www.dyseries.com

Meet Joe Hill a comedian, producer, host, writer and teacher. He is the host and producer of The After Thought Podcast. Joe shares his journey of how he created his own platform in comedy and producing his own projects. www.thisisjoehill.com @thisisjoehill @Comedy_Comeup365 (Comedy) @The_Come_Up365 (Live Music)

Meet Flaco Navaja a singer, actor, poet and writer. He currently released his first single "Cántale A La Vida." Flaco shares how his artistic journey evolved, the obstacles he overcame and the opportunities he seized along the way. @flaconavaja

Meet Tiff Tanto a mother, podcaster and media personality. Tiff shares how the impact her mother had in her life, childhood experiences and becoming a mother has taught her and continues to teach her. @itsreally_tifftanto

Meet Rolando Ortiz, a poet, youth mentor and speaker. Rolando shares his story of growing up in an East LA, his choice of joining a gang and the lessons and obstacles he had to overcome along the way that led him to change his life around. @rolo12ortiz

Meet Aaron Frazer musician, drummer, singer, and songwriter. He is known as the drummer and co-lead singer for Durand Jones & The Indications. Stay tuned for his solo debut album "Introducing..." releasing on January 8, 2021. Aaron shares his musical journey and how it evolved into something that gave him focus, drive and the persistence to pursue his passion and dreams. Instagram: @aaron_frazer Facebook: @AaronFrazerMusic Twitter: @AaronFrazer_ Website: www.aaronfrazermusic.com

Meet Nakisha Camacho, Hair Stylist and Owner of Hair Artistry Salon in Southwest Florida. She shares her journey of how the birth of her son was the motivation that fueled her to leave a dark path into starting her own business and giving back to her community. Shhmoneycurl.com Hairartistrysalon.biz @shhmoneycurl

Meet Dancing Dabrali, a dance instructor, performer and self-published author of the children's book "The Music From Our Country", the first of its kind. Dabrali shares her journey of how she is able to live her childhood dream of dancing, what it means to her and and how she uses it to help others find the love of music and dance within themselves. DancingDabrali.com @_dabrali @TMFOCthebook ​

Meet Karan Gera, a musician and performer from India that works in pharmaceutical business development. Karan shares his journey of growing up in India, the importance of building a community around himself and how his love for music changed his life. @brownkemosabe

Meet Phil Augusta Jackson, actor, director, musician and writer for the HBO series "Insecure". Check out his latest EP, "The Redondo Tape." Phil shares with us how his creative journey opened doors for him in places he was able to learn and grow from while still creating his own content in the process. @philaugustaj philaugustajackson.com

Meet Dr. Ashanda St. Jean an OB/GYN, who also works with the Department of Health teaching and addressing the needs of women of color in the areas of maternal health. She shares her journey on becoming a doctor and the importance of making a difference in this world.

Meet Dudley Findlay Jr. an actor, director, and limb loss mentor. Dudley shares his journey of becoming an actor and how it evolved into directing. He also shares his experience of losing one of his limbs due to Diabetes and how it led him to help others going through similar experiences. FB: /dudley.findlay IG: @dudley.findlay

Meet Sergio Chicon a comedian, boxer/trainer and animal lover. He shares his journey of how his love for animals, boxing and comedy all came to him at an early age and what it has brought to his life. @sergiochicon

Meet Ray Cordova an actor, comedian, writer, producer. He is known for his work in the sketch show and improv group "Astronomy Club." He shares his journey of learning improv at UCB and how he was able to remain grounded and consistent through the lessons, challenges and opportunities that came his way. Instagram: @TheRealRayCordova Twitter: @ComplexCordova http://www.cc.com/shows/astronomy-club