For years, Epicenter-NYC has been a proud member of URL Media - a decentralized, multi-platform network that includes high-performing Black and Brown news media organizations. And this month, URL is celebrating three years of hard work. In this episode we’ll share an excerpt from the Local News Matters podcast where URL co-founders, Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita, discuss the network's mission to support and empower independent media serving Black and Brown communities with host Tim Regan-Porter.

Listen to the full conversation: https://localnewsmatterspodcast.com/

URL Media: https://url-media.com/

For years, Epicenter-NYC has been a proud member of URL Media - a decentralized, multi-platform network that includes high-performing Black and Brown news media organizations. And this month, URL is celebrating three years of hard work. In this episode we’ll share an excerpt from the Local News Matters podcast where URL co-founders, Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita, discuss the network's mission to support and empower independent media serving Black and Brown communities with host Tim Regan-Porter.
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Listen to the full conversation: <a href="https://localnewsmatterspodcast.com/collaborative-paths-to-sustainability-for-ethnic-media-with-url-medias-sara-lomax-and-s-mitra-kalita-lnm-episode-24/">https://localnewsmatterspodcast.com/</a>
URL Media: <a href="https://url-media.com/">https://url-media.com/</a>

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Intro music: http://karavikamusic.com/

Production: https://www.pirateaudio.co/

Welcome to the Epicenter NYC podcast. Every week we share an in-depth look at one of our top stories. We'll also take a moment to share a story from one our neighbors - someone like you! For more visit us at <a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/">epicenter-nyc.com</a> and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Production: <a href="https://www.pirateaudio.co/">https://www.pirateaudio.co/</a>

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URL Media Celebrates Three Years of Hard Work

Raised in a Haitian household, Brigitte Malivert grew up surrounded by rich flavors, but it wasn’t until college that she discovered her love for baking. While on a pre-med track, she started experimenting with ben-yeh, inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, as a way to relieve the stress of writing her thesis. But what began as a calming hobby soon led her to reconsider her future. This passion led to the creation of Queen B Bake Shop, where Brigitte specializes in custom cakes and desserts, blending her classical French training with the flavors of her Haitian heritage. Queen B Bake Shop isn’t just about baking—it’s Brigitte's way of connecting her cultural roots with a modern twist on traditional desserts.

Today we hear from Brigitte to learn more about her journey from pre-med to pastry, how she’s blending her cultural roots with classical techniques, and what she envisions for her future in the kitchen.

Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/queenbbakeshop/?hl=en

Raised in a Haitian household, Brigitte Malivert grew up surrounded by rich flavors, but it wasn’t until college that she discovered her love for baking. While on a pre-med track, she started experimenting with ben-yeh, inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, as a way to relieve the stress of writing her thesis. But what began as a calming hobby soon led her to reconsider her future. This passion led to the creation of Queen B Bake Shop, where Brigitte specializes in custom cakes and desserts, blending her classical French training with the flavors of her Haitian heritage. Queen B Bake Shop isn’t just about baking—it’s Brigitte's way of connecting her cultural roots with a modern twist on traditional desserts.
Today we hear from Brigitte to learn more about her journey from pre-med to pastry, how she’s blending her cultural roots with classical techniques, and what she envisions for her future in the kitchen.
Learn more: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queenbbakeshop/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/queenbbakeshop/?hl=en</a>

Queen B Bake Shop: A Passion for Pastry Rooted in Haitian Heritage

We’re fresh off the heels of the DNC in Chicago, where we captured a powerful conversation between URL Media CEO Mitra Kalita and two trailblazing Indian American politicians: Arvind Venkat, Pennsylvania Representative, and Shekhar Krishnan, New York City Council Member. As the first Indian Americans to hold their offices, Arvind and Shekhar bring their identities and fresh perspectives to elected office. Their conversation focuses on the power of public service and what’s really at stake in this year’s election of Harris- Walz versus Trump- Vance. This podcast is a collaboration between Epicenter NYC and URL Media. 

We’re fresh off the heels of the DNC in Chicago, where we captured a powerful conversation between URL Media CEO Mitra Kalita and two trailblazing Indian American politicians: Arvind Venkat, Pennsylvania Representative, and Shekhar Krishnan, New York City Council Member. As the first Indian Americans to hold their offices, Arvind and Shekhar bring their identities and fresh perspectives to elected office. Their conversation focuses on the power of public service and what’s really at stake in this year’s election of Harris- Walz versus Trump- Vance. This podcast is a collaboration between Epicenter NYC and URL Media.

BONUS: How Indian American Leaders Defined a Historic DNC

Harlem Wine Gallery is not just a place to buy wine; it’s a community hub where wine lovers and novices alike can learn, taste, and connect.

Pascal and Danine Lewis, the husband-and-wife team behind Harlem Wine Gallery, turned their passion for wine into a business. Living in Central Harlem, Pascal and Danine often found themselves traveling downtown to find the wines they loved—small-production, natural, and biodynamic wines that weren’t available in their neighborhood. This sparked a simple yet powerful idea: why not open a shop in Harlem that offers these unique wines and shares their passion with the community?

Today we hear from Pascal and Danine to learn more about their journey, their love for wine, and the challenges and rewards of running a small business in Harlem.

Learn more: https://harlemwinegallery.com/

Follow Harlem Wine Gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemwine/

Harlem Wine Gallery is not just a place to buy wine; it’s a community hub where wine lovers and novices alike can learn, taste, and connect.
Pascal and Danine Lewis, the husband-and-wife team behind Harlem Wine Gallery, turned their passion for wine into a business. Living in Central Harlem, Pascal and Danine often found themselves traveling downtown to find the wines they loved—small-production, natural, and biodynamic wines that weren’t available in their neighborhood. This sparked a simple yet powerful idea: why not open a shop in Harlem that offers these unique wines and shares their passion with the community?
Today we hear from Pascal and Danine to learn more about their journey, their love for wine, and the challenges and rewards of running a small business in Harlem.
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Learn more: <a href="https://harlemwinegallery.com/">https://harlemwinegallery.com/</a> 
Follow Harlem Wine Gallery on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harlemwine/">https://www.instagram.com/harlemwine/</a>

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