Jackie Fields: A Faithful DisruptoR

“I’m a soldier of God,” says Jackie Fields, President of Real Faces Productions, “and I do whatever he tells me to do.” Ms. Jackie Fields When you hear Jackie’s voice, her sincerity and commitment are palpable. She is humble, yet dauntless in her crusade to help people from every underserved and marginalized community she can …

A True American DisruptoR

There is so much talk about America’s need for a ‘border wall’ to prevent illegal immigration across the Mexican border.  Walk into any local diner or classroom, talk to your neighbor or your closest friend and there is no shortage of opinions on the dysfunctional U.S. immigration system.  Horrible, racist comments have been made by …

Una Disruptor Americana

Se habla mucho sobre la necesidad de Estados Unidos de un “muro fronterizo” para prevenir la inmigración ilegal a través de la frontera mexicana. Ingrese a cualquier restaurante o salón de clase local, hable con su vecino o su amigo más cercano y no hay escasez de opiniones sobre el disfuncional sistema de inmigración de …

Devyn Abdullah: A Model DisruptoR

(Republished with permission from VendngMachine) – Sometimes we must disrupt the image in order to truly see it – Not since supermodel Naomi Campbell graced the cover of Vogue has there been an up-and-coming fashion model quite like Devyn Abdullah. This winning contestant from season 1 of “The Face” — produced by Naomi Campbell — …

Amy Marcs is Back with Nice T!ts

(Republished with permission of VendngMachine) When you first meet Amy Marcs, you could call her “a sexy hot New York Jewess with a great rack” and she would not find that the least bit offensive.  You will see her as an actress filled with a wonderful blend of vulnerability and comedic timing. What you won’t …

Jianna Maarten: A Directing DisruptoR

(Republished with permission of VendngMachine) Like a commando leader, Jianna Maarten directs the cast and crew of Sin Cielo — a jarring film exploring the danger of what happens when young women are treated as disposable items and the men around them are cuckolded into silence.  Sin Cielo, written and directed by Jianna Maarten, takes an intimate look at teen …

The DisruptoRs are here!!!

I will bring stories from my column, The DisruputoRs, to my blog for you to enjoy. These are tales from unsung, everyday people who defy the status quo, overcoming their obstacles and circumstances to create a better life for the people around them.   Check out my Podcast interview for a sneak preview.

Is there really a “Sixth Borough” in New York City?

I know what you’re thinking:  there are only FIVE boroughs in NYC.  What do I mean by a Sixth Borough? This idea came to me after reading a New York Times Op-Ed article by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Foer wrote about a mythical Sixth Borough, describing it as “an island, separated from Manhattan by a thin body of water,” and how “Each year after, a few inches at …