KIC Back Podcast

KIC Back Episode 6 | How Kalissa Persaud Went Viral and Landed A Super Bowl Commercial

Actress and social media personality, Kalissa Persaud joins the KIC Back Podcast for one of our most entertaining and honest conversations yet. From filming content in her Queens apartment during lockdown to appearing in national campaigns alongside Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl, Kalissa opens up about the real journey behind social media fame, acting, rejection, confidence, and building a career in entertainment. With over 146K followers on Instagram, Kalissa has built a loyal audience through humor, storytelling, relatable content, and authentic personality while representing a new generation of Indo Caribbean creatives online. In this episode: • how Kalissa went viral online • landing major commercial acting roles • working on the Super Bowl Ritz campaign with Bad Bunny • growing up Indo Caribbean in Queens, New York • balancing acting and content creation • social media pressure and rejection • funny stories from auditions and commercial sets • cultural identity, family, and creativity • the reality behind internet fame This episode is hilarious, inspiring, relatable, and packed with moments that creators, actors, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing a dream will connect with. WATCH NOW and subscribe for more conversations on culture, entertainment, business, storytelling, and community. FOLLOW KALISSA: Instagram: @kalissapersaud FOLLOW KIC BACK PODCAST: Instagram: @kicbackpodcast #KalissaPersaud #Kalizzle #KICBackPodcast #Podcast #Actress #ContentCreator #BadBunny #SuperBowlCommercial #Viral #Entertainment #CommercialActing #QueensNY #IndoCaribbean #SocialMedia #Comedy #ActorLife #NYCCreator #Influencer #PodcastInterview

KIC Back Episode 5 | Josh Dat of Datz Deli | The Story of the Mac Patty, Resilience, and Growing Up Guyanese

KIC Back Episode 5, we sit down with Josh from Datz Deli, the creator behind the now iconic Mac Patty, a concept that started with an idea and turned into something the entire community talks about. What began inside a local deli became a brand, a movement, and proof that originality still matters. Josh’s story is built on resilience, persistence, and staying locked in on the vision even when things were uncertain. From long hours behind the counter to national recognition, we discuss the sacrifices, the pressure, and the mindset it takes to keep building when nobody sees the work behind the scenes. But this episode goes deeper than food. We get into childhood memories, Pokémon cards, video games, growing up Guyanese in New York, and the culture that shaped who we all became. It’s funny, nostalgic, and honest all at the same time. This is a conversation about creativity, perseverance, and building something people will remember. Thanks to our sponsor, Mark Persaud @lawbypersaud

KIC Back Episode 3 | Mark Persaud | Law, Trust, and Showing Up When It Matters

KIC Back Episode 3, we sit down with Mark Persaud, a Guyanese American personal injury attorney who’s built his career on stepping into people’s lives when everything goes wrong. From working his way through law school to now representing clients across New York, Mark’s journey is rooted in discipline, consistency, and a real understanding of what people go through during some of the hardest moments of their lives. In this episode, we go deeper than just law. We talk about what it actually takes to build trust in a space where people often feel overlooked, the importance of staying connected to your culture while navigating professional spaces, and why being present for your clients matters more than anything else. We also get into the reality of the legal world, the mistakes people make after accidents, and how easily things can go wrong when you don’t have the right guidance. This is a conversation about responsibility, reputation, and what it means to truly show up for your community. Thanks to our sponsor – Mark Persaud @lawbypersaud

KIC Back Episode 4 | Alica’s Pepperpot | From Queens to National Geographic Through Guyanese Food

KIC Back Episode 4, we sit down with Alica, the creator behind Alica’s Pepperpot, a platform that’s helped bring Indo Caribbean and West Indian food stories to people all over the world. From growing up in Queens to building a brand rooted in culture and tradition, Alica opens up about the journey behind the recipes, the challenges she faced, and how food became a way for her to better understand her identity and community. In this episode, we go far beyond cooking. We talk about growing up West Indian in New York, family traditions, cultural expectations, and the memories tied to the meals that brought generations together. From doubles and pepperpot to stories that will feel familiar to so many of us, this conversation is honest, funny, and deeply relatable. Because food was never just food. It was always connection.

KIC Back Episode 2 | Bharati Sukul Kemraj | Culture, Legacy, and the State of Our Community

In this episode sit down with Bharati Sukul Kemraj, someone we’ve known for years through the Vishnu Mandir, a place that has played a major role in shaping our community and our own lives. Bharati’s story is rooted in culture, family, and service. As the daughter of Pandit Vishnu, her upbringing was deeply connected to the Mandir and the responsibility that comes with preserving something bigger than yourself. From her early years growing up between Guyana and the Bronx to the work she continues today, her journey reflects both tradition and evolution. In this episode, we go beyond surface level. We talk about her upbringing, her family, and the foundation that was built long before any titles or recognition. We also get into the current state of our community, where things stand today, and what it actually takes to move forward without losing what matters most. This is a conversation about legacy, identity, and the reality of carrying culture into the next generation. Thanks to our sponsor- Mark Persaud @lawbypersaud