Brandon Courtney (@bcourtz) is out here playing monopoly with real cash! And he’s schooling you to the game. We sat down to discuss what inspired him to go all-in on his new real estate ventures, the art of a good buy, and a bevy of other helpful information for potential home buyers. You’ll definitely need a pen and pad for this one.

Operations associate Erik Alvarez is one of the most tranquil people I know. We sat to discuss his poem about life’s unpredictability, his keys to inner peace, and why he’s in no rush to settle down.

Creative and culinary savant Kyle Martindale (@cravekingnyc) is a man of many talents. He stopped by to discuss his passion for cooking, his trip to Japan during a typhoon, and much more.

A Cogswell party was in full effect when I sat with Emmanuel Oziegbe to discuss his poem Withdrawals, the rules of engagement in situationships, and what it means to have your cake and eat it too.

Animator and illustrator Anaiyah Luther (@anaiyahtatiana) has been drawing since she was able to hold a crayon. She talked to me about the exhilarating experience that was art school, how she became a professional in her field, and much more.

I got the opportunity to chat with visual artist Matt Bookhout (@embeelibro) about his adventures as a photographer starting with his early days in Upstate New York, our SUNY Oswego connection, and more

I caught up with educator, poet, and singer Tierra Beckles to discuss her untitled poem that I’ve affectionately come to know as DNA and why she briefly stepped away from poetry, the importance of learning from your family that came before you, and much more.

I sat with sports journalist Glassford Crossfield (@breakingtheglass_blog) to discuss why he can’t stand Lebron James, what drew him to journalism, the importance of discipline, and more.

I got the opportunity to sit down with photographer Stefan Liautaud (@livefrom631) to discuss his tour photography and some of his favorite live shows, social media expectations, lessons he learned while traveling, and much more.

Graphic designer and educator Brendell Caines stopped by to discuss her visual piece Amerikkka: Land of the Free, life after college, and what she learned about today’s youth while working as a substitute teacher.