Podcast
Conversations with Zo
Hosted by Lorenzo Bernardez · EN
God bats lead off in my life
Proud Father
President/Founder Slice of Excellence 🍕
Former Professional Baseball player
South Bronx raised
Leader, Educator, Coach & Mentor
“We’re all healing from something”
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Pastor Manny Dominguez (253) Brave Church, God Loves Uptown, Dark vs Light, Come as you are
1w ago00:57:35Tap to summarizeJesus brings true liberation Pastor Manny Dominguez Husband Father of 3God loves uptown Lead Pastor & Founder of new and anointed Brave Church “To follow Jesus in New York requires bravery”First resurrection Sunday at brave church?How was your experience?Describe your childhood Describe your high school self?What led you to come to Christ?What does being from uptown mean to you?You ever feel conflicted being Dominican and being a Christian?Is Lent for Christians?Have the darkness and the light ever look the same to you?What are some of things that you’ve struggled to surrender?Getting wise counsel before you make big decisions Define spiritual formation. Sunday is game day for you How do you prepare to get up there and preach?How does it feel to be a pastor in uptown that’s notorious for so many other things?The enemy loves to humiliate believers What does it mean to die daily?I saw a clip that said marriages are struggling because people aren’t dying enough in their marriages How did you know your wife was the one?What is the purpose of your marriage?Message to your younger selfMessage to the youth Message to brave church members bigger shoulders men https://www.sliceofexcellence.org/#christian #god #christ #podcast #newyork
Transcribe →Ian Dunlap(252)The Master Investor Part II, Ayisha Diaz, Why Stocks, What's a 401k, Female Hedgefund
1w ago00:55:44Tap to summarizeHow are you spiritually?Mentally PhysicalHow was good morning America?Rule of LifeMark Cuban: You only need to be right one time to change your life forever.How did it feel to witness your son hit a game winner How was Africa?Is there or should there be a limit in how much a man invests into a woman that he’s not married to?Can a rich man truly find love?What are your boundaries and non negotiables for the people you let in your life?You open up an investment firm how much AI is in your business model Stocks 101Why invest in stocks?What should I look for?What are the benefits?How does a 401k work?Define dollar cost average?Rush and protection We gotta really get rooted in the processPeople quitting earlyAfraid to fail Realistically what do you have to sacrifice to be successfulWith becoming more in demand, how have you stayed disciplined?Our content together did really well and created a lot of shock value.A lot of the comments proved our point exactly (look up comments)What if I die tomorrow, YOLO Favorite stock and why Last time you gave us your top 5 investors of all time What is rich vs wealth?Best states to live in, if you’re rich Message to your younger selfMessage to the future black millionaires #podcast #new #interview #finance #financialfreedom https://www.sliceofexcellence.org
Transcribe →Antonio Aponte (251) Puerto Rican Preppy Boy from L.E.S, BCNY, Latino College Expo, Making It Happen
1w ago01:00:33Tap to summarizeAntonio Aponte Lower East Side born and raised with Puerto Rican roots Moses Brown Prep School in Providence, Rhode Island Boys Club of New YorkSyracuse University President/Founder Latino College Expo and Leadership Summit30+ years in “Assisting families in navigating their secondary and post secondary journey in a practical and holistic manner”.2026Making It Happen Boarding School Fair Manhattan Business Academy351 West 18th Street NYCWednesday May 13th 4:30pm-7:00pmPivotal Moments are life changing, and the opportunity to learn about this option of high school choice can be transformative. Please share this with all families, students, student athletes, artists, coaches, middle schools and educators to attend and learn about the benefits of this option!“Open to all boys & girls”Describe your childhood What does education mean to you?How has music influenced your life?How do you know what child fits at what school?How can we hold educators accountable Parents Administration Who poured into you for you to be able to pour into us?I want to show you of today one of the reasons why I am the way I am I met you 18yrs ago A few weeks ago you called to tell me How proud of me you are Why do that?Message to your younger selfMessage to the youth https://www.instagram.com/stories/mercadoproject/3855656056327771710?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=bWFhN3Rxdmx4djNu&fbclid=IwY2xjawQtYABleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFZRmNhYzBhenM0UW14OUJIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt6vRoKXAdHuY15FbIW-cGBDLqrAuMAMWtnpqahrBVhulpWQE_1_1w-YDnDj_aem_Czq9JehiwQ8nTb42nOhLVA #education #motivation #podcast #interview #new
Transcribe →"From Prison to Full-Time Dad: My Real Hip-Hop Story | Paterson NJ" For My Papi's
Feb 2200:50:33Tap to summarizeOskama EstebanShut Em Down out now Father RapperHipHop Nerd Do it for my papi’s I’m a Puerto Rican Patterson, New JerseyIt ain’t gangsta if another nigga raising your children The viral way podcast Born and raised in Jersey What does Jersey mean to you?Puerto Rican Put on for my papi’s I can’t get Jiggy with J Cole How do you feel about Ksoo pops ratting on him?What age did you come outside Who’s your favorite rapper and why Why did you go to prison?Why do you take your son everywhere you go?What does music mean?Why is drill music scary?What’s being a gangsta to you?Is it fuck the streets?How was jail?How was your first day You came home to be a full time dad?What does fatherhood mean to you?Who’s your dream feature?Message to your younger self Message to the youth #badbunny #hiphop #podcast #new #interview
Transcribe →Grant Houses, Rap, Growth Mindset, Is It Fvck The Streets? New Music, Second Chances
Feb 2200:41:32Tap to summarizeWelcome home my brother Grant we here all year around Burns Biggity King of the WestA warrior rises A legend unfolds“I got family stuck in the gutter cuz he day one don’t make him your brother” (My Turn) Is it fuck the streets?How does it feel to be back?How’s it being locked up?What did you miss the most?What’s going to change this time around for you to stay home?Why is snitch culture so popular?Describe your childhoodHow old were you when you came outsideHow was growing up in Harlem?What makes you proud of being from Grant?What does music mean to you?I saw they did a documentary or day in the life based on you. How did that come about?“Poppin them perks almost ruined myself”“Fuck ya deads even tho that it’s wrong” (Drop Addy)“I got a money addiction and I fell in love with fashion” (Addiction)Was the risk worth the award Message to the your younger selfMessage to the youth #harlem #newyork #newmusic #podcast #rap https://www.sliceofexcellence.org/
Transcribe →JR Writer, Hell Rell & Duke Da God “New Project Double Trouble, Coming Home Celebrations, New Music”
Jan 1001:06:06Tap to summarizeJ.R Writer Hell RellDuke Da GodThe project is called DOUBLE TROUBLE . And has been anticipated since the early Dipset daysWhat’s your story? Describe your childhood Describe your high school Do you remember your first rhyme?First night jailDid you ever lose hope Last night jail How does it feel to come home?What’s the mindset change to stay out of prison?How do you feel about the Internet? What do you want to be remembered for?How was it going into actor mode 4 killa season Exact date on mixtape spoke w jwalker he’s ready to lock in a release party. Jr Writer JR Writer is known for lyrics….he might’ve been the best lyricist of the groupWhy so many mixtapes coming up & not enough albums?What was process to own 100% masters after all that time How was it when you brought lil Wayne to dykman first time Overall will there ever be a real DIPSET reunion tour?Your pen has always been respected, especially by people who really listen. When you think about your career, do you feel your writing was fully seen for what it was?Coming from an era where bars mattered deeply, how did you navigate staying true to that while the industry began shifting toward image and trends? Dipset wasn’t just music — it was identity. From your perspective, did the group ever have the structure needed to sustain itself long-term. Duke the God 1. The A&R Vision for Dipset's Sound: As an A&R for Dipset, you helped curate their distinct sound. When sourcing beats, what was the specific "DNA" of a Dipset track—the key elements or feeling—that you looked for to ensure it fit the Harlem aesthetic and the artists' individual styles?2. Maintaining Group Harmony and Brand: With so many strong, creative personalities in the core group, managing the Dipset brand must have been a challenge. What was your most difficult task as an executive in terms of balancing individual solo careers with the overall diplomatic unity?Hell Rell - There was a moment when Dipset had real momentum — not just musically, but culturally. From where you stood, what do you feel was missing to take that moment even further?You’ve always carried yourself with a strong sense of pride and respect. Looking back now, do you feel that helped protect you in the industry, or did it sometimes limit your options?If you strip away the noise, the politics, and the expectations — what part of your story do you feel people still don’t understand?Today, when you look at younger artists coming up, what do you hope they learn from your journey — not just the wins, but the sacrifices?Message to your younger self Message to the youth #podcast #harlem #dipset #newyork #hiphop https://www.sliceofexcellence.org/donate
Transcribe →Pastor Noel Recio (247) Dyckman Heights Church, Overcoming Lust, Sin & Infidelity, Marital Advice
Jan 1001:18:35Tap to summarizeNoel Recio ManDyckman Heights Church of God Pastor Husband Father What’s on your heart?Delafe Testemonies @delafetestimonies “I steal from the devil because the devil stole from me”God Restores Describe your childhood?How was high school?Do you think you being from Dyckman played a role in your lifestyle choices?What was the comfort that you found in the streets?How do you define lust?What does it mean to be in the world?What is the value in being married?What is the role of a husband?What is the role of a wife?What made you want to cheat so fast after being approached in that hospital?If she cheated back would you forgive her ?What has God done for you?What adjustments have you made in life?Message to the your younger self Message to the youth Close us out in prayer#christian #christianity #christ #motivation #love https://www.sliceofexcellence.org/donate
Transcribe →Rashad Bilal (246) Hoop Dreams, Financial Advisor, EYL, Fatherhood, Market Mondays, Invest Fest
Jan 1000:55:42Tap to summarizeRashad Bilal Father Entrepreneur Earn Your Leisure EYL University & NetworkInvest FestivaKids Earn Your LeisureDo you need a lot of money to invest in stocksIs it cool for your children to live a good life, but you leave them nothing when you transition?Should every parent have life insurance?You really have nothing to lose when you have nothing to lose” Rashad“You can’t do a good deal with a bad person”What does assets over liabilities mean to youThreads Warm UpTop of the top. Always remember there's enough money for everyone to eat. The goal is to buy freedom, just like the old days. Stay focused on that, everything else is a distraction.Until the lion learns to tell his story, the tale will always glorify the hunter.Oldest Instagram PostI complain about what’s taught in schools to @troymillings daily and I told him I would never set food in a high school classroom ever in life. As a result of being tired of my rants he gave a class to teach (I always knew he was a genius) So once a week for 6 weeks, I’ll be teaching a financial literacy class to rising high school freshmen and sophomores. 1st day curriculum was the “spend, share, save” exercise to see what their plans were for their paycheck they’d receive at the end of the summer. Describe your childhood Describe your high school How was college for you?What comes to mind when I say you deserve to be rich?How does it feel to celebrate your birthday in Africa and at home in New York?Is how black people treat each other, self hate, ignorance or both? What does financial literacy mean to you?What comes to mind when I say market Monday?Top 5 countries Top 5 athletes Top 5 stocks Top 5 rappersWhat does being a father mean to you?What are some Investment tips for parents?I’ve never been to invest fest but my favorite part is you guys bringing kids from the Bronx to the event with Kevin Riley.The biggest names in the game and you guys still include the youth.How and why?How does a public school get the EYL curriculum?Message to your younger self Message to the youth #market #podcast #financialfreedom #business #new https://www.sliceofexcellence.org/donate
Transcribe →Keisha Gibson(245) Jesus Saves, Abuse, Survivor, Finding God, Redemption "Nah You Think I'm Better"
Jan 1001:00:10Tap to summarizeGod’s Baby Girl It’s ya holy homegirl Tune in Bible Study Every Tuesday 8pm Full time servant Jesus is in my DNAOwner of Glitzz Lipzz LLCIsaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.Psalm 139:14“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”Naw Baby you think I’m better Describe your childhood Describe your high school self The first thing people say to me is you think you are better than us because you gave your life to Christ.You think I’m better You think I’m better Now, I told ya I was a whole prostitute how I don’t know how ya think that I’m better than anybody.I’m never here to judge or condemn you, I’m here to tell you the truth baby.Your real friends will tell you to repent I don’t care about your emotions.Your real friends pray for you.That’s your real friends, you don’t even have those, so you might want to hold on a little tighter to me than you was. I know you think I’m an actress. I know you think my testimony is fake. Message to the your younger self Message to the youth Close us out in prayer https://www.sliceofexcellence.org/#podcast #newyork #popular #motivation #jesuschrist
Transcribe →Smart x Zo Part III (244) God First, The Black Family Structure, New Freestyle, Gang Reform
Jan 1000:55:37Tap to summarizeConversations with Zo with That Smart Guy Part IIIHarlem, Rap, Boxing, Motivational Speaker, Community Work, LeaderHow you been What have you been up tooThere’s no such thing as strong women there’s just weak men What do you look for in a woman?Is a man asking a woman her body count a sign of insecurity?Does a woman need a hoe phase?Does female rap promote baby momma culture ?(Why does Ayesha Curry disrespect Steph like that?What version of black history should be taught?How do you feel about the drop the flag challenge and do you support?Are most New Yorkers not really gang and just jacking something they mans is jackin?SOCIAL MEDIA! Studio: @BronxtalestudioSmart Guy: @thesmartguy_Zo : @conversationwithzo #Harlem #Rap #boxing #Motivational #Speaker #community #Work #leadership #hiphop #artist
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