Meet Richard Tucker: Traveling Bermudian with a Knack for Criminal Justice Reform

An international luxury hotelier with over 10 years’ industry experience, covering various US and Caribbean markets, Richard Tucker has merged his passion for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness with his calling for offering unrivaled hospitality experiences, in his role as Complex General Manager at The Assemblage – a coworking and coliving oasis in the heart of New York City. He is a changemaker who is inspired by, and supportive of, criminal justice reform and expanding voter access.

Meet MemberManny AlmonteFebruary 4, 2020Richard Tucker, The Assemblage, NYC, Mastermind ConnectComment

Do You Care to Know the B.A.R.E. Truth?

With no solutions supported by our government, the homeless in our country are often overlooked and underserved. Joseph Bradford III, founded B.A.R.E. Truth Inc on the principles of Balance, Ambition, Respect, and Encouragement. Principles that we all should aspire to uphold daily.

Give BackManny AlmonteNovember 4, 2019BARE Truth, Non-profit, Homeless, Homelesness, fundraiser, harlem, NYCComment

The EleMENtal Project: Achieving Balance Event Recap

On Saturday September 1st, 2018, Mastermind Connect presented The EleMENtal Project: Achieving Balance, held at Brooklyn's new wellness space HealHaus. The panel was well curated: the producers selected a group that consisted of two activists, one holistic legal mind, a community driven business leader, and two conscious wellness providers.

Healthy NYC Expo at Governors Island

Mastermind Connect and JIG Media are honored to announce the 2nd Annual Healthy NYC Expo at Governors Island. Healthy NYC is a citywide initiative that combines digital media and grassroots engagement to galvanize community influencers, elected officials, families, and healthcare professionals around the idea of improving the overall population health of New York City.

Lifestyle, News, EnhanceManny AlmonteJuly 13, 2018Governors IslandHealthy NYC Expo, healthy NYC, Health, NYC, Wellness Events, wellness, FitnessComment

Why the NYC Urban Ambassadors Took Over Classic Man Barber Lounge

For many historically underserved young men in New York City, access to leadership training and mentorship is not guaranteed. In 2012, NYC Urban Ambassadors (UA) was founded to provide young men with purpose, leadership, and distinction. On Tuesday, June 19th, 2018, the young men graduating from the NYC Urban Ambassadors program were treated to complimentary grooming services by the good people at Classic Man Barber Lounge, in New York City’s famous East Village neighborhood.

The Stogie Chronicles: An Evening At The Carnegie Club

When I sent out a bat call for Mastermind Connect members to join me for The Stogie Chronicles Scotch and Cigars series I’m doing for the Cigar Casa project, our members answered the call at the ready!

We had a blast at The Carnegie Club, a very classy joint in midtown Manhattan, learning about cigar etiquette while sipping on aged Scotch Whiskey, listening to lively jazz music in the background, and smoking delicious stogies from the folks at Hispaniola Cigars.

We Ran a 5K with Dre

What a great weekend with my Mastermind Connect brothers!

When Carlos "Los" Davila and I started planning the group's first 5K run event, I was nervous and excited at the same time. Carlos, Shaun Jenkins and Marlon Briscoe are top notch trainers, who get paid to train people for a living. Who am I to put together a wellness event, when we we have these guys in the group? But running is my thing, and I'm honored these guys allowed me to organize and host it this month.

MC x Rag & Bone Men's Shop Visit

Class. Style. Charm. Three words that accurately portray the aesthetic of the Rag & Bone brand. So much so, that our founder Manny Almonte decided to take a trip to their beautiful men’s only boutique space, located in Tribeca, NYC, to explore the shop and find himself the right pair of jeans for 2017, with the help from members Jason Andrew and Juan Yanez.

Enhance, LifestyleManny AlmonteSeptember 13, 2017Fashion, Fashion Week, NYFW, New York Fashion Week, New York, NYC, NYC Events, Rag & Bone, Jason Andrew, Manny Almonte, Juan Yanez, ShoppingComment

Ferries, Fellowship and Fitness at Governors Island

On Saturday, August 19th, the Mastermind Connect group made the ferry ride to Governors Island for a members and friends “Bootcamp” style training event .

Breakfast of Champions with the Urban Ambassadors Initiative

As past of the NYC DOE’s Urban Ambassadors initiative, Mastermind Connect members Frank Mena, DJ CEO, and co-founder Marlon Briscoe, had the opportunity to participate this morning in the first of their weekly Breakfast of Champions series; an informal opportunity for our members to interact with high school juniors and seniors, talk about their plans and future careers, and to participate in a Q&A session with them.

Give BackManny AlmonteJuly 14, 2017Young Masterminds, Urban Ambassadors, NYC, NYC DOE, Department of EducationComment

Re-Cap: The Harlem Renaissance Group Spin Class

We're always looking to offer a variety of wellness events and we recently visited Harlem Cycle, a boutique Spin Cycling Studio. Owner Tammeca Rochester was gracious enough to offer the Mastermind Connect group this beautiful space. She also gave us the skinny on how cycling is one of the most effective forms of exercise and a great way to burn off those calories.

This men's group session was accompanied by some great hardcore tunes, and as always, an encouraging vibe.

EnhanceManny AlmonteMay 2, 2017Harlem CycleNYC, spin class, Cycling, Harlem CycleComment

Video Re-Cap: Master Mind in Master Body Hip-Hop Yoga Event

On Saturday February 18, 2017, twenty two of The Mastermind Connect Group members gathered at Y7 Studios for some Hip-Hop influenced yoga, and left feeling reinvigorated.

We want to thank Y7 Studios for opening it's doors to our amazing group of men, who spent their sunny Saturday sweating in a 90 degree room, while getting zen.

Our wellness events are always focused on helping raise money for charity. The proceeds from the Master Mind in a Master Body Yoga event went to help build schools for the children in Haiti.

Come and check out our video recap!

EnhanceManny AlmonteFebruary 22, 2017Y7 Studio Union SquareHip Hop yoga, Yoga, Y7 Studio, Fitness Events, Union Square, NYCComment