From Minnesota to Barbados: Ruby Oluoch on Diasporic Joy and Creative Growth with Ruby

Chance York on Meditation, Healing, and the Power of Vulnerability

Join Jeffrey Bissoy on Plugged-In for a powerful conversation with Yogi, musician and movement curator Chance York. Chance opens up about his journey into yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. He shares how these practices reshaped his life and gave him tools to grow, heal, and find balance. We talk about emotional honesty, the importance of vulnerability, and what it means to show up fully as Black men in a world that often discourages openness. Chance explains why yoga is a beautiful and transformative practice that can anchor the mind and reconnect the body and spirit. This episode offers insight, reflection, and inspiration for anyone seeking healing, presence, and inner peace. Tune in for a grounded and uplifting dialogue that will stay with you long after it ends

From Minnesota to Barbados: Ruby Oluoch on Diasporic Joy and Creative Growth with Ruby

In this episode, Jeffrey Bissoy talks with Ruby Oluoch, a digital storyteller from Minnesota and Kenya now living in Barbados. Ruby shares her recent experience at Carifesta, the Caribbean’s premier celebration of art and culture, and reflects on the lessons of living abroad as a Black woman — from culture shock to community, from creative growth to diasporic joy. 🎙️ Tune in for an inspiring conversation about Black connection, creativity, and the beauty of belonging everywhere.

Frida Torres on Building Joy and Connection in the Twin Cities

Frida Torres Macal — founder of She’s Invited and That Social Invite — joins PluggedIn to talk about her journey from Puerto Rico and Mexico to making Minnesota home. She shares how her experience as an expat inspired her to create spaces for women to connect, build friendships, and find joy through intentional, inclusive social events. We also talk about the importance of building community for women of color in the Twin Cities, and what’s next for She’s Invited and That Social Invite. 🎧 Tune in for an uplifting conversation on joy, connection, and community.

Finding Your Style: A Conversation with Adrian Lowe

In this episode of Puro Deportes, Jeffrey Bissoy sits down with Adrian Lowe—a Jamaican-American fashion designer, muralist, and illustrator—to talk about creativity, culture, and carving out your own lane. Adrian shares where he draws his inspiration, how he continues adding new skills to his toolkit, and the advice he gives to young artists still finding their style.

Juice Lord: Terry’s Baby and the Making of a Young OG

In this episode of Plugged-In, Jeffrey Bissoy sits down with St. Paul rapper Juice Lord, whose voice carries the soul of Rondo and the energy of the Twin Cities hip-hop scene. Juice opens up about: * His past projects and the stories they carry * Terry’s Baby, his first album in two years, and the tribute it pays to his mother * The influence of family on his artistry and vision * Why the Twin Cities creative space is thriving * What it means to be a “young OG” in rap today A conversation filled with passion, wisdom, and love for community.