Sharpening the Sword

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome practicing nurse Eli Pimentel. Tune in for an engaging conversation about Eli finding his passion for nursing, his experience as a nurse during the pandemic, and his thought on the upcoming vaccine.

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome RnB singer, Saint Val. Tune in for a laid back conversation about finding his voice in the church, his inspirations for his new EP, and his goals and aspirations moving forward.

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome up and coming rapper, Phoreign. Tune in for a balanced conversation about finding and expressing him self through writing, honing his craft in both English and Spanish, and his goals and aspirations moving forward.

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome up and coming rapper, Blass89. Tune in for an honest conversation about the church, his transition from the lead man of a hardcore band to becoming a rapper, and his goals and aspirations moving forward.

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome chef and community fridge runner, Priscilla Agulir. Tune in for a wonderful conversation on opening a new door when one door closes, her wonderful and inspiring mom, and her plans for the future.

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome up and coming lawyer, Ché Van Eer. Tune in for poignant conversation about what inspired him to pursue law, graduating law school and taking the bar during the pandemic, and his political values and aspirations moving forward.

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jazlyn Lopez. Tune in for an engaging conversation about practicing Jiu-Jitsu in a male dominated sport, the mindset needed to compete in a combat sport, and how disciplines learned while practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have translated to life off the mat.

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome broadway actor and all around great person, Jermaine Rowe. Tune in for a wonderful conversation about leaving Jamaica for the theater scene in New York, the broadway scene during a pandemic, and the hidden blessing of becoming an acting professor in the CUNY system.

On this episode of Crossing the Rubicon, we welcome social activist and all around great person, Gredia Sanchez. Tune in for a passionate conversation on starting grassroots movements, going beyond that moment of self doubt, the very real fears and dangers that come with leading the charge, and the mental fortitude needed to continue to push towards justice.

Welcome to Crossing the Rubicon. A show dedicated to shedding light on one of the most difficult things to do in the world, and that’s taking the first step towards your goal. Join me. David, as I welcome my first guest Gabby on to the show to speak on her sheltered childhood, how it led to a rebellious stage in her adolescence, and how she transitioned out of that rebellious stage into making the deans list last semester.