Inside with Outsiders
An interview series where we get to know our community members and their stories.
Wanting a Career in Sports & How it Came to Fruition
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 62
In this episode, Sarah Piacentini tells us about her journey from a college athlete to a career in sports and wellness.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Building a Global Community Through Running
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 61
In this episode, Cedric Hernandez shares his journey from his early years in the dangerous Lower East Side of Manhattan in the 80's and 90's, to his global recognition as founder of the Bridge Runners, Bridge The Gap running movement. Bridge the Gap connects people globally through a network of run clubs.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Nightlife Inspiring a Corporate Marketing Career
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 60
In this episode, Tyler Johnson explains how being a nightlife DJ provided the much-needed insight into community and culture which has given him the tools to thrive in his corporate marketing position at JD Sports.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
The Pioneer of The Modern Run Club - Bridge Runners
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 59
In this episode, we discuss how Mike Saes, founder of the Bridge Runners (the first run club to start the movement), started his movement by running away from cops/beef as a graffiti writer.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
How Young Fatherhood Enhanced a life in the Performing Arts
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 58
This episode features Jean Charles an actor, photographer (our photographer for OUTSIDERS Los Angeles), videographer, and poet, whose experience of having his son when he was only 19 years old enhanced his drive to master his artistic crafts.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Jerome Lamaar Manifesting Life Visions & Universe Downloads
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 57
Our latest episode, and the first episode of our 3rd season. This season is in partnership with The North Face. Never stop exploring!
This episode features Jerome Lamaar sharing his story of how he had a vision his future when he was 15 years old. He worked tirelessly to make this vision a reality and he's not playing games.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Movement, Mushrooms & the Outdoors with KR JONES
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 56
Features KR Jones a movement artist who explains the importance of changing the black perspective on nature and the outdoors.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
A Bi-Racial Cuban American's Perspective on Life & Race
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 55
Features Mercedes Alvarez, a bi-racial Cuban American, and her perspective on the various cultural differences she experienced while visiting Cuba.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Being Mixed-Race in Geographically Segregated Chicago
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 54
Features basketball trainer Mark Waite, a mixed-race Chicago native discussing his journey to becoming a fitness entrepreneur.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Leaving Venezuela on Political Asylum & Moving to NYC
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 53
Features Isabel Guerrero recounting her experience in Venezuela and her journey to the United States through political asylum. She has a refreshing appreciation for things most of us take for granted.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Family First: A Lebanese Immigrant & Real Estate Entrepreneur Finding Balance
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 52
Features Mohammad Hadla a real estate entrepreneur and how his Lebanese values guide his career moves to ensure his family and friends all succeed.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Knowing Your Life's Purpose: Tanya Ortega How her Fashion Dreams became reality
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 51
Features Tanya Ortega discussing her journey knowing she was meant to work in fashion, and figuring out how to achieve her dreams as a "Texican".
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
A Wild Intro to The Outdoors: The Reality of Wilderness Therapy
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 50
Features Sophia Helmkamp's unique introduction to the outdoors and her crazy experience working in the Wilderness Therapy industry.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Betting On Yourself: Leaving Agency Life
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 49
Features Mario Cuadros, discussing the intimidating step of leaving his agency job to become a creative entrepreneur.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
The Slovenian military prepared her for the Fitness Industry
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 48
Features Katja Mendillo who went to beauty school, voluntarily signed up for the Slovenian military, and is now a personal trainer
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
The Challenges of Imposter Syndrome for a New Photographer
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 47
Features Fabien Desgroux discussing the challenges of imposter syndrome while reinventing himself as a professional photographer, after leaving nightlife.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
A Brooklyn Native Cleaning Up Big-Corporate’s Plastic Mess
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 46
Features Alex Dabagh a Brooklyn native whose company ANYBAG is doing its part to clean up the plastic mess that big corporations are making.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Your Favorite Luxury Realtor was once a Japanese Pop Star
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 45
Features Jordyn Taylor and her story as a former pop artist who achieved success via Myspace music to then become a successful luxury realtor, influencer, and philanthropist
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
This Life Coach Has Food on Her Feet on ONLYFANS
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 44
Features Jennifer Hazzard a life coach & Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner who also has an ONLYFANS account for her feet with food on them called Tasty Toes NYC.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Dominican New Yorkers Move to Alaska? Find Out Why
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 43
Features Ari Mejia, a member of the Outsiders team who grew up between NYC & the Dominican Republic. We talk about why he decided to spend a few years of his life in Alaska to recenter himself.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Serving Others To Heal: Peloton's Kirra Michel
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 42
Features Kirra Michel, Peloton yoga & meditation instructor shares her story of struggle and how serving others with yoga & meditation is helping her heal.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos
Foster Care to Entrepreneur: Street Style Icon's Amazing Story
INSIDE WITH OUTSIDERS - EPISODE 41
Features Darnell Bernard, known for being an NYC street-style icon. He discusses life as a teenager in foster care at the famous LGBTQ+ home Rodney Street, to now being a partner at Sunboy Beverage brand.
Hosted by Jeremy Asgari
Directed & Shot by Chris T. Ramos