01:32 🎵 Musical Theatre Composer Jaime Lozano

In this fun segment, Jaime delves into:

• The importance of the supportive nature of the arts community
• How his Mexican roots have influenced his music and career
• His pioneering experience at the NYC Musical Theater writing program
• The importance of leaning on your community and loved ones
• Traversing language barriers as he enters into a new country

8:33 🎬 Entertainment Executive Cynthia Lopez The CEO of New York Women in Film & Television conveys:

• How she got glued into the Entertainment industry at an early age
• The goals of her organization its benefits for New York/New Jersey artists
• Her work with improving race relations through film and documentaries
• Thoughts on how to close the disparity gap with opportunities in the arts

15:34 ⚾ Entertainment Industry Changemaker KO KO, formerly known as Karen Olivo, chats with Carlos and covers KO’s:

• Transformation from the performing arts to teaching
• The Mosaic Training Program for students with financial hardship
• The organizations that KO supports, such Democracy Now
• The great work that Power Street Theatre Company is doing for the arts industry

24:27 Recap