New Yorkers Travel Solo! - With Kiari Lady Boss

Send us a textIn this episode, Kelly is joined by Jae as they discuss some more ways that New Yorkers Travel around the city. And learn about some of the places that they travel to. Kelly tells Jae about Long Island City and the amazing views of Manhattan that you can find there. He tells the audience a few different ways of how to get there. Taking the 7 train, the ferry from 34th st  or from Rosevelt Island!Kelly then talks about Yankee Stadium. Jae teaches him about the Metro North: Where you can catch the train from, how the different lines work and different reasons why you should use it. Kelly then talks about getting to and from the New York Airports! how to save yourself some money if you travel via public transit instead of getting a car. He tells you the options for getting to either airport. They then talk about The LIRR! Jae explains how peak and off-peak work, where all of the different stations are for the LIRR in the city and how it is very useful to get around long Island. Finally, they talk about horse-drawn carriages and pedi cabs. Learn where to get them, the best practices for getting their services, as well as some information on rides and how they work. And above all else; Public transportation is a proud New York Tradition! Kelly Kopp@NewYorkCityKoppJae Watson@Studiojae170SEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a textIn this episode, Kelly is joined by Jae's Dad: Huston Watson Sr. He is a business owner, computer engineer, DJ and a Veteran. Huston talks a bit about where he was born, and how his family came to love Brooklyn. He talks about growing up in a dangerous neighborhood, the friends he made and how he got through it. He then talks about going into the Air Force, becoming a DJ and meeting his wife. Kelly also asks Huston about his family, and Huston reflects on what it means for him to be able to become a father and how special that is for him.Huston then talks about his time working for Merrill Lynch, how he got the job initially, moving up the corporate later and the different jobs he's done for the company.Finally, Huston recounts his experience on 9/11. He talks about experiencing the first plane hit, helping escort people to safety, as well as the effects that it's had on his life. But above all else; Huston S. Watson Sr. is a New Yorker. Kelly Kopp's Social Media:@NewYorkCityKoppSEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a textIn this episode; Kelly is joined by his good friend Kiara Di Paola! She is a digital creator, CEO of her own tour company, and an immigrant traveling solo. But above all else... She is a New Yorker! Kiari tells Kelly her story: How she grew up in Italy, the time she spent living in other countries, and the work she does in New York City. She talks all about her first solo travel adventure. what inspired her to take the trip and how life changing it was. Kiari gives some exclusive tips for solo travelers. She teaches Kelly a great mnemonic device to use when preparing to take a solo trip. She tells Kelly about some of the adventures she has been on, as well as what the benefits are to taking a trip solo. Kelly ask Kiari to give the listeners some advice for solo traveling in New York City! Facebook groups to join, activities to do, and ways to stay safe in the city and around the world! But above all else; Kiari Lady Boss is a New Yorker.Kiari Lady Boss@KiariladybossKelly Kopp@NewYorkCityKoppSEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a textIn this episode; Kelly is joined again by Bianca Bahamondes! She is the Secret Media Network's Executive editor for all of North America! She is an avid reader, and an urban connoisseur. But above all else, she is a New Yorker.For the start of this year, Kelly and Bianca talk about different things that you can do each month in the city! Join them, as they go month by month and talk about different self care events, like spa days or the new years cold plunge!They give you ideas for potential date nights: late night museum visits, an evening at the Botanical gardens, or a walk through the Cloisters!Kelly and Bianca talk about different festivals that happen throughout the year: the other art festival and fleet week in may, there's the Brooklyn book festival in september, or the night markets in April! They even give you ideas for short day trips outside the city! and Jae gives you some ideas of other things you can do on your trip to Sleepy Hollow. Of course they close out the year with some things that happen in December that will help you remember the year you just had and keep you warm in those cold winter months! But above all else; Bianca is a New Yorker. SecretNYC@Secret_NYCBianca [email protected] Kopp@NewYorkCityKoppSEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a textIn this episode: Kelly is joined by Giuseppe Federici or Sepps for short! He is an award wining culinary content creator, author of a vegan cookbook, and he loves his Nonna! Sepps tells Kelly about himself: where he's from, his families history and how he got into content creation.Kelly asks Sepps about being vegan, and Sepps tells Kelly about the heartwarming story about how going vegan saved his dad's life. Sepps tells Kelly how he got his Nonna involved with content creation, and how that lead them to TV, a book deal, interviewing celebrities and meeting the Royal family! Kelly asks Sepps about his book, the food photography done for it, where the recipes came from, and which ones would be great for a dinner party! They talk about eating healthy while traveling, some things to keep in your kitchen, and how to save money while eating healthy. Finally they talk about some of their favorite Vegan restaurants that are in New York. which ones to go to for different types of food, different levels of expensiveness, as well as specific dishes that they enjoy at each one.  Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:@Newyorkcitykopp Giuseppe "Sepps" Federici's Social Media:@SeppsThe Vegan Cook Book is: "Cooking with Nonna"SEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a textIn this Episode: Kelly is joined by Bianca Bahamondes! She is the Executive Editor of Secret NYC for all of North America. They talk about what Secret NYC is and the kind of content they create. New York City History, Humor, Food and restaurants, as well as things to do in the city. Learn about Secret NYC's stamp of approval system and find out what to look for when you're choosing your next restaurant adventure. Kelly asks Bianca how Secret NYC is leaving it's mark on the community. And Bianca asks Kelly what impact he hopes to leave on the community. In the Hidden Gems portion of the show, Kelly and Bianca give 10 hidden Gems that they think New Yorkers should visit: small theaters, ethnic restaurants, unique coffee shops, and special NYC out door exhibits! But above all else; Bianca Bahamondes is a New Yorker!Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:@NewyorkcitykoppSecret NYC’s social Media:@Secret_NYC SEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a textKelly and Jae will be taking a break during the month of January. Here is one of their favorite episodes from this past year of the New Yorkers Podcast!In this episode:  Kelly is joined by executive producer Jae as they talk about their top ten favorite New York City Places!Join them as they recount memories from their time living in the city, cool and unique spots for pictures and sight seeing, as well as some must do attractions for those who live in the city. They talk about the river parks, the empire state building, even New Jersey gets a mention! And you won't believe where they end up for number 1. But above all else: Kelly and Jae are New Yorkers. Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:@NewyorkcitykoppJae Watson’s Social Media:@Studiojae170SEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a textIn this episode, Kelly is joined but John Friia, to talk about the history of the holiday season in New York City! Join them as they talk about the first Christmas tree lighting in the United States! They learn about the inventor of Christmas lights and how they became a staple to the holiday season in NYC.They then talk about t’was the night before Christmas and the development of Chelsea! How the writer of the poem didn’t want to be associated with it, and how it became a worldwide sensation. On the topic of Christmas stories, they talk about a Christmas Carol. The surprisingly short time it took to write and where New Yorkers can go see the original manuscript. Kelly and John then turn their attention to music! They talk about the origins of “I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause”, “Santa Baby” and “Need a little Christmas”. And finally to close out the year, John and Kelly talk about ringing in the new year! John tells Kelly about the history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve party. They talk about their experiences going to the event and tell listeners what they need to know if they want to go themselves which they say that everyone should experience at least once. But above all else; Santa Clause is a New Yorker. Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:@NewYorkCityKoppJohn Friia’s social media:@here_in_ny on Instagram @hereinnyc on TikTokSEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a textIn this Episode, Kelly is joined by Jae as he tells us the story of why he moved to New York City.Kelly and Jae start off by talking about their week, and how busy they are. Kelly having been to the Rockefeller Center Tree lighting and taking his favorite picture in recent years. Jae talks about putting together this episode.Kelly and Jae talk about the founding of this podcast. How they started working on it a year ago during this time and the process that they went through to make it happen. Jae talks about Let's Get Civical, the other Podcast that he works on, which will be mentioned below. Kelly and Jae talk about what their goals are for next year. Kelly talks about his Dear Friend Sandy, and the advice that she gave him that changed his life. Kelly talks about how moving to New York City was the best decision that he's ever made. He talks about his plan that he made for coming here, and how the city had other plans for him. He talks about selling his house and moving to a new city with absolutely nothing. And finally, He talks about what it meant for him to become a New Yorker. How it makes him feel whole. Because above all else; Kelly and Jae are New Yorkers. Kelly Kopp's Social Media@NewYorkCityKoppJae Watson's Social Media@Studiojae170Please Check out Let's Get Civical!@Let's Get Civical anywhere you listen to Podcasts. SEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Send us a text In this episode, Kelly is joined by John Friia! He is a digital creator, New York City historian and featured on PIX11's New York Living!Kelly asks John about his New York Story: Where he's from, What kind of content he does, and why he has such a profound interest for New York City History. Kelly tells us about his time as a balloon handler in the Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade. How he got the position, which balloons he got to handle, and he tells the story about the time he almost got to High Five a Rockette!Kelly and John give tips about where to go to see the parade the best. Where has the best view, how to go so you can leave early, and where the best place to go to the bathroom is. John tells Kelly about the history of the parade. When it started, the original parade route, how the Central Park Zoo was involved. John also tells us about the lengthy process that the balloons and floats go through before they can make it to the day of the Parade.Kelly also tells John about the inflation ceremony, where thousands of people from around the world gather to see the balloons inflated. He gives the listeners tips on the best places and times to see this too. But above all else; John Friia is a New Yorker!Kelly Kopp's Social Media:@NewYorkCityKoppJohn Friia's Social Media:@Here_in_NY on Instagram@hereinnyc on TikTokSEQUESTERED PodcastA Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine PaceListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify