Luis Guzman Inspires Middle School Students | Media Day at Robert Finley Middle School (Glen Cove, NY)

Actor Luis Guzman visited Robert M. Finley Middle School in Glen Cove, New York for a powerful media day focused on storytelling, interviewing, podcasting, and creative confidence.

Presented by FAME (Friends of the Arts & Music Education), this special event gave middle school students hands-on experience with real media training while learning life lessons about humility, teamwork, and following your dreams.

🎥 Featured Interviews

• Beth Corets, President of FAME

• Cemí Guzman, Actor & Producer

• Alexa Doeschner, Superintendent of Schools

• Luis Guzman, Actor (Carlito’s Way, Oz, Wednesday)

• Isabella DeLuca, 7th Grade Student & Aspiring Actress

From Hollywood career advice to student voices stepping into the spotlight, this day showed how arts education and mentorship can shape the next generation of creators.

Hosted by Harlan for Sole Free and The Donna Drake Show.

📍 Location: Glen Cove, Long Island, NY

🎬 Topics: Media Training, Film, Acting, Arts Education, Student Inspiration

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#ArtsEducation

#MediaTraining

#GlenCoveNY

#MiddleSchool

#FilmEducation

#ActingAdvice

#StudentCreators

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#DonnaDrakeShow

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

Follow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlan

For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

It’s the SEASON PREMIERE of SOLE FREE and we’re kicking it off the only way that makes sense—live from the Got Sole NYC Sneaker Convention.

We hit the floor, turned the cameras on, and let the culture talk. Pulling up with Fat Joe, Nigel Sylvester, Jim Jones, and more—talking sneakers, NYC energy, legacy, and what’s actually moving the streets right now.

No scripts. No filters. Just real conversations, real opinions, and real culture—straight from the convention floor.

New season. Same soul.

Welcome back to SOLE FREE.

👇 In the comments:

Who set the tone for the season?

#SoleFree #SeasonPremiere #GotSole #SneakerCulture #NYCCulture #HipHopCulture #StreetCulture #SneakerHeads #Streetwear #CultureInRealTime

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

Follow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlan

For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com

Sole Free Awards 2025 Nominees Revealed 🏆 Sneakers, Culture & NYC Legends

This week on Sole Free, we’re bringing together family, culture, and community to officially reveal the 2025 Sole Free Award nominees — and we’re doing it with some of our closest friends from the New York food world.

Joining us for this special episode:

• Sal & Matthew Sorrentino of 388 Italian Restaurant

• Anthony, Mario & Emilio Jr. of Emilio’s Ballato

• The Cake Don 🍰

Together, we break down the most talked-about names and moments across sneakers, culture, collaborations, food, and New York style.

🏆 2025 SOLE FREE AWARD NOMINEES

👟 Sneaker of the Year

• Awake x Air Jordan 5 “Arctic Pink”

• Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick”

• Nike P-6000 by Miles Chamley-Watson

• Pharrell x adidas Adistar Jellyfish “Orange”

🎤 Sole Free Moment of the Year

• Chuck D at Rough Trade NYC

• Eddie Vedder at the Tribeca Festival

• Nas & Posdnuos launching Legend Has It at NYCC

• Sydney Sweeney at the Hamptons Film Festival

🤝 Collaboration of the Year

• Audemars Piguet x KAWS “Companion Royal Oak”

• Eastside Golf x Nike Air Max Plus “Take Flight”

• Local Hoops x St. John’s Basketball

• Marvel Comics x Mass Appeal

🍔 Food Collab of the Year

• Kith Treats x Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes 🐯

• McDonald’s x Nigel Sylvester “Employee of the Month”

• Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio

• Kith x Katz’s Delicatessen

🗽 Most Stylish New Yorker

• Action Bronson

• A$AP Rocky

• Fat Joe

• Spike Lee

This episode is a love letter to New York, to culture, and to the people pushing it forward — from the kitchen to the court to the streets.

👇 Drop your picks in the comments and let us know who you think should take home the hardware.

#SoleFree

#SoleFreeAwards

#SneakerOfTheYear

#NYCCulture

#StreetCulture

#SneakerCommunity

#FoodMeetsCulture

#NewYorkStyle

#HipHopCulture

#2025Awards

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

Follow Harlan on Instagram and TikTok: theofficialharlan

For more on Harlan Friedman and Sole Free: www.solefreeradio.com