OFF THE CUFF SHOW

OFF THE CUFF
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OFF THE CUFF is the leading storytelling platform for rising entrepreneurs, creators, dreamers, and innovators to share the untold stories of their success. We discuss topics to inspire, educate, and amplify the voices of people of color by giving them their flowers — a way of appreciating what they do. We are empowering and inspiring our community by providing a unique space for powerful storytelling — one story at a time.

  1. Storyteller & Actress, Nneoma Okorie on How To Live A Life Filled W/ Gratitude, Purpose, & Abundance

    03/02/2023

    Storyteller & Actress, Nneoma Okorie on How To Live A Life Filled W/ Gratitude, Purpose, & Abundance

    Excited to kick off Episode 3 of Season 6 with storyteller, host, content creator @astoldbynneoma covering a range of topics such as lifestyle, beauty, and fashion. She is inspiring the world by showing up as her true authentic self in every video, skit, and message on all her platforms.  With aspirations of being on TV since the age of 11, she manifested her acting debut on @yvonneorji Yvonne Oriji: A Whole Me comedy special on HBO.  Nneoma and I discussed the pureness of her story and who she is. We tapped in the behind the scenes to her success and how she lives her life everyday. We discussed the blueprint of the “Delusional Mindset” and how to solely focus on the present and what it takes to truly live in the now.   Through the challenges faced along the way, Nneoma speaks on how she was able to find her purpose and live in gratitude everyday. Nneoma is empowering the next generation to tell their stories and put their dreams first, and not on hold. Anything is possible and Nneoma is a living testament of it.  This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! 🔥  #inspiration #gratitude #share

    56 min
  2. Djali Brown-Cepeda, Founder of Nuevayorkinos on Community and Leaving A Legacy

    02/16/2023

    Djali Brown-Cepeda, Founder of Nuevayorkinos on Community and Leaving A Legacy

    Excited to kick off episode 2 of Season 6 with filmmaker, Founder and Curator of Nuevayorkinos, a digital archival project documenting New York City Latino and Caribbean culture and their history through family photos and stories. Since the launch on February 14, 2019 it has evolved so much capturing these amazing stories from the people all over New York City.     Djali and I talked about the foundation and the reason behind the creation of Nuevayorkinos. We explored her early upbringings and coming from a household that celebrated creativity and encouraged her to carve out her own path. Djali's work centers on conversations about the shift in Latino identity and the groups within this population that have gone underserved.    She takes us on her own personal experiences and how it contribute to her success today. Djali continues to use Nuevayorkinos to amplify the stories of our community through powerful storytelling and the experiences of our people.    Djali is not documenting history, but she is creating it. An episode you don't want to miss!  #newyork #inspiration #community

    51 min
  3. Abdul Karim Abdullah speaks on building AfroFuture to a New King Of Music Festivals

    02/02/2023

    Abdul Karim Abdullah speaks on building AfroFuture to a New King Of Music Festivals

    Excited to kick off Season 6 with Founder & CEO of AfroFuture (formerly Afrochella)  - a festival designed to elevate, celebrate and highlight the essence of African talent across the continent. It is the most anticipated and culturally align festival bringing the Disapora together through music, art, fashion, food, and so much more. AfroFuture has been featured in numerous publications such as CNN, BBC, Vogue, GQ, Essence, you name it — it is an experience you do not want to miss.    We talked about Abdul's early upbringing's and how it shaped who he is today. Abdul walked us through the birth of Afrochella, the lessons he needed to learn to get it off the ground, and how he continues to pitch his business to brands in an authentic and meaningful way. Abdul gives us the behind the scenes on how it evolve overtime and the impact it has made in Ghana. In 2019, AfroFuture was responsible for 16% of Ghana's Tourism and it has increased every since.   AfroFuture is making history and has turned into a cultural phenomenon changing the narrative of Africa.  This is an episode you don’t want to miss! 💐

    46 min
  4. Juan Veloz, Self-Taught Photographer speaks on Capturing Moments with Purpose & Authenticity

    11/16/2022

    Juan Veloz, Self-Taught Photographer speaks on Capturing Moments with Purpose & Authenticity

    Season Finale with my brother @jveloz - a self-taught photographer whose bold, authentic approach is closely tied to his Dominican heritage. Juan became known for photographs capturing the authentic identity and personality of his subjects — initially people from his local community.    Since those early days in New York, Veloz has moved to LA and collaborated with some of the most prominent names in fashion, music, and arts: from Vogue to Dior, Netflix to Nike. In his work, Veloz is committed to equality, representing the voices and narratives that often missing in the contemporary media landscape. It is this commitment that shapes Veloz’s visual language, where honest cultural identity and authenticity take center stage. Juan keeps the root of his culture and identity at the forefront sharing some incredible untold stories in the most organic and genuine way.    We talked about breakthrough moments from quitting his job at 21, having faith and embracing family through the process. Juan keeps the realness of his identity to show up as his true-self and hopes to inspire the next generation of photographers.    This is an episode you don’t want to miss! 💐   #photography #purpose #love

    28 min
  5. S5E3: Rikki Mendias CEO of Hav A Sole — Went from Living in a Shelter to Life Hero Giving 40,000 pair of shoes to the Homeless

    11/03/2022

    S5E3: Rikki Mendias CEO of Hav A Sole — Went from Living in a Shelter to Life Hero Giving 40,000 pair of shoes to the Homeless

    Excited to kick off episode 3 with Rikki Mendias, Executive Director and Founder of Hav A Sole, a nonprofit organization, where their mission is to provide at risk youth and homeless people with quality footwear to encourage happiness, confidence, and health. They have touched thousands of lives across the country by providing over 40,000 pairs of sneakers to those in need.    As a young boy, Rikki, spent over five years in a shelter so he knows what’s it feels like to go without. His mother, who was struggling to make ends meet, couldn’t afford to buy him a pair of much needed shoes. One day, a former resident spoke at the shelter and afterwards, offered to buy him two pairs of new Vans. Rikki never forgot that women’s kindness or the confidence that came from having a fresh pair of sneakers to where to school. Rikki turned that moment into his life-long mission and now pay its forward by touching thousands of lives across the country providing shoes to those in need and has given over 40,000 pairs of sneakers.    Rikki has appeared on the Ellen Show, has been featured in numerous publications, collaborated with Nike, the Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Mavs, and so much more.    This is an episode you don’t want to miss!    #sneakerlover #community #payitforward

    39 min

  6. 10/26/2022

    S5 Episode 2: Daniel Buezo, CEO & Co-Founder of Kids of Immigrants — Turned a Streetwear Brand into a Cultural Movement by Focusing on Community & Love

    Excited to kick off Episode 2 with Daniel Buezo, Community Leader, CEO & Founder of Kids of Immigrants — a Los Angeles based streetwear brand inspired by their roots, environments and life experiences. Their mission statement is simple — DO THE BEST WE CAN WITH WHAT WE HAVE. Daniel speaks on his upbringings, embracing culture and community, and how the brand has evolved over the years to serve as a medium to spread love and empower our people. As a first-generation Honduran-American his community, culture, and history serves as the vessel to keep going. We take a deeper dive into discovering the creation of some of their biggest ideas, manifestation, and his journey towards healing and self love. Kids of Immigrants has had collaborations with VANs, Hey Arnold, Nike, Hasan Minhaj, Awake, Buchanans, and many more. Tune in!

    57 min
  7. S5 Episode 1: Alycia Pascual-Peña, Actress & Podcast Host — Shares stories on Breaking Barriers in Film as an Afro-Latina & Walking in Faith

    10/20/2022

    S5 Episode 1: Alycia Pascual-Peña, Actress & Podcast Host — Shares stories on Breaking Barriers in Film as an Afro-Latina & Walking in Faith

    Excited to kick off Episode 1 of Season 5 with @alyciadelsol. She is an Actress, model, activist, and a podcast host of her new show @darewesay. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Alycia to learn more about her career and the behind the scenes that contribute to her success.  Alycia started her entertainment career at the age of three where she began modeling for brands such as Neiman Marcus, JC Penny, Belks, and became the face of Hearts for Hearts Dolls. After much success in the modeling industry, she began commercial work for Telemundo, Univision, and later experienced her television debut in NBC's "Chase" and Gregory Allen Howard's "The Plug”.   In 2020, Alycia was casted as Aisha Garcia in the Saved by the Bell reboot for two full seasons. Although her character was not originally an Afro-Latina character, it was re-written to be one after she was overheard speaking Spanish on set. Alycia has also starred in other films such as The Neighborhood and Moxie.  She is a proud Afro-Latina and continues to advocate for Latinx representation in film. We spoke on so many breakthrough moments — Alycia getting her two biggest roles in a one month timespan from the last 12 years of acting and taking the leap of faith to walk in your purpose. Alycia takes us through her upbringings, early life principles by her mother, and speaking her truth and standing firmly in it.   — Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuff  Website: https://offthecuff.co/   Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

    44 min
  8. Season 4 Finale: OFF THE CUFF w/ Kat Lazo, Producer & Host

    03/03/2022

    Season 4 Finale: OFF THE CUFF w/ Kat Lazo, Producer & Host

    Excited to kick off the season finale with Kat Lazo, Director, #Producer, Content creator, and host of The Get up, Spotify's newest morning. Kat developed and hosted #TheKatCall series, where she debunked taboos and misconceptions about the #LatinxCommunity. Within 3 seasons the series has garnered over 15 million views. I had the pleasure of speaking with Kat on her upbringings of growing up in Queens and the importance of embracing identity and culture. We spoke on her early inspirations of acting, transitioning into media and the importance of representation within the industry. Kat continues to advocate for the Latinx community in her everyday work by challenging the media and questioning social norms. She speaks on the value of saying "no" to opportunities, social media breaks, self-affirmations, and creating space for community. She gives us a behind the scenes look into her story and the things we don't see that contribute to her success. Tune in!    To Support & Follow Kat Lazo:  Instagram: http://instagram.com/itskatlazo    Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuff  Website: https://offthecuff.co/  ------    Time Stamps:   0:00 - Intro  1:35 - Growing Up in Queens & Community  4:10 - Embracing Identity + Finally Fitting In  5:15 - The Road to Media & Early Inspirations  8:29 - Career Conversations in an Immigrant Household  11:45 - The Inspiration behind “The Kat Call”  15:34 - Debunk the Misconceptions  16:58 - Being the Only Woman in The Room  20:32 - Words to the Decision Makers  24:02 - The Value of saying “NO”  26:59 - Creating Space for Community  30:27 - What We Don’t See  31:53 - Give People Their Flowers  33:38 - Hidden Gems

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OFF THE CUFF is the leading storytelling platform for rising entrepreneurs, creators, dreamers, and innovators to share the untold stories of their success. We discuss topics to inspire, educate, and amplify the voices of people of color by giving them their flowers — a way of appreciating what they do. We are empowering and inspiring our community by providing a unique space for powerful storytelling — one story at a time.

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  • Creator
    OFF THE CUFF
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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