Dive into a raw, inspiring convo on Dominican comedy, social media growth, and leadership. We talk origin stories, going viral with authentic one-shot videos, building community over ego, and how collaboration beats gatekeeping. We break down content strategy (speed + consistency), audience building from Instagram to YouTube, and why empathy is a real “alpha” trait for leaders. We shout out Dominican trailblazers in stand-up and mainstream media, and map the next moves—going international and building a production label that brings everyone up. What you’ll get: • Practical tips to grow fast on socials (relatability, low-friction editing, authenticity over “skit vibes”) • Mindset shifts for stage confidence, handling anxiety, and avoiding validation traps • A playbook for collaboration, curation, and show-building that actually moves tickets If you’re a creator, comedian, or Dominican culture fan—this one’s for you. Drop your favorite insight in the comments and tell us who you want next!
In this episode, Gadiel Del Orbe sits down with Mr. Nueva Yol for a raw and inspiring conversation about comedy, social media, and leadership. From going viral by accident to building a 640K+ following, Mr. Novayor shares how authenticity, speed, and consistency became his secret sauce.
We dive into the Dominican comedy wave, the importance of collaboration over ego, and how representation in mainstream media is finally shifting. Mr. Novayor opens up about balancing a 9–5 job with his comedy career, lessons in leadership, and his vision to build a production house that uplifts the next generation of comedians.
Expect laughs, powerful insights, and plenty of gems about content creation, branding, and culture.
How Mr. Novayor accidentally went viral with his first skit
Why authenticity beats perfection in today’s content game
The role of collaboration in building a comedy movement
Lessons on leadership, empathy, and confidence in comedy
Stories about Dominican representation in Hollywood and SNL
The vision for a future “comedy label” for up-and-coming talent
Tommy Peña – early mentor and inspiration
That’sDominican.com – trailblazing Dominican comedy platform
Marcelo Hernandez (SNL) – bringing Dominican culture to mainstream TV
Rad Ortiz, Orlando, Ian Lara, Vlad – leaders in the new wave of Dominican stand-up
Bad Bunny – lessons in branding and collaboration
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Follow Mr. Nuevayol on Instagram: @mrnuevayol