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Feb 20, 2023
Exploring Miami's Food and Wine Scene with Lee Brian Schrager
In this episode of the Miami Guide podcast, we sit down with the renowned food and wine expert *Lee Brian Schrager*.
Lee is the founder and director of both the Food Network South Beach and New York City Wine and Food Festivals, and has spent his career promoting culinary excellence and supporting local chefs and restaurants.
Join us as we delve into Miami's vibrant food and wine scene with Lee, getting insider tips on this years festival in the city. This is an interview you won't want to miss!
South Beach Wine and Food Festival runs from February 23 – through Sunday, February 26, and will once again host the top celebrity chefs and culinary personalities—from Rachel Ray to Geoffrey Zakarian and Guy Fieri, on the sands of South Beach for Miami’s biggest and most famous annual food festival.
Visit sobewff.org for tickets and more information about SOBEWFF.
*Interview Notes:*
* Lee talks about what we can expect this year at Sobewff
* Some of the new events to check out this year
* Lee shares his favorite part of the festival
* How SOBEWFF has changed over the past 20 years
* How important the different Miami neighborhoods are for SobeWFF
* He talks about what's next for him and his work with the South Beach Wine & Food Festival
* What continues to motivate and inspire him to organize these events
* What people should remember most about the Festival
*Quotes from the interview:
"*When you create something, you want to see it grow and that it grows into something greater and more impactful is an incredibly fulfilling experience."
"Keeping it fresh and exciting motivates me"
"Our goal has always been to be diverse and inclusive long before it became a buzz word"*
Who is Lee Brian Schrager
*Lee Brian Schrager is the Vice President of Corporate Communications & National Events for Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. He is widely recognized for his creation of both the Food Network South Beach and New York City Wine & Food Festivals and released the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook (Clarkson Potter) in November 2010. His second cookbook, Fried & True (Clarkson Potter), in May. He serves as the Chief Lifestyle Advisor for Gilt City and is a current member of the Board of Trustees for the Pérez Art Museum Miami and Board of Directors for the Food Bank For New York City.*
*I loved this conversation with Lee, and I know you’re going to love hearing his wisdom! If you loved this episode, please share it on Instagram along with your biggest takeaways. And make sure to tag SOBEWFF, @sobewffest and @themiamiguide. We’d love to hear what you got from the episode!
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Nov 6, 2022
Every life makes history. Every life is a story with Brad Meltzer
The Miami Guide talks with *Brad Meltzer, * #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and eleven other bestselling thrillers. Raised in Brooklyn and *Miami*, Brad is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. The Tenth Justice was his first published work and became an instant New York Times bestseller.
The Miami Guide has partnered with the *Miami Book Fair* and we are featuring interviews with well known Florida based authors talking about Florida…
Our guests this month; Craig Pittman, James Clark, and Brad Meltzer, Jim Kushlan, Kirsten Hinds, are just a few of the hundreds of authors from around the world gathering together in downtown Miami for Miami Book Fair 2022, nation’s largest gathering of writers and readers of all ages.
Miami Book Fair, runs from Sunday Nov. 13 – through Sunday, Nov. 20, and will once again host top authors, including music, theater, and sports celebrities.
visit miamibookfair.com for more information.
*Interview Notes:*
* Brad talks about what inspired him to become an author
* He shares what kept him going and being rejected by publishers
* We talked about his writing process and the research he does for his stories
* Brad shares he hopes will take the lead role if Zig and Nola would be released as a TV show
* We chat about if it's more fun or more difficult to write stories for children
* He shares his advice for emerging writers
* What's next? upcoming books?
*Quotes from the interview:*
"It only takes one person to change the course of your history. Your job is to find that great person"
*Who is Brad Meltzer
*Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 12 thrillers, including The Escape Artist, and nonfiction books such as The Lincoln Conspiracy and the Ordinary People Change the World series. He also hosts the TV show Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel. The Lightning Rod: A Zig & Nola Novel (William Morrow) reunites mortician “Zig” Zigarowski and artist Nola Brown in a murder mystery involving secrets and national security. Archie Mint – a man with a beautiful wife, two kids, and a successful military career – is killed while trying to stop a robbery in his home.
I loved this conversation with Brad, and I know you’re going to love hearing his wisdom! If you loved this episode, please share it on Instagram along with your biggest takeaways. And make sure to tag MiamiBookFair, @miamibookfair and @themiamiguide. We’d love to hear what you got from the episode!
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Nov 6, 2022
The Everglades and a History Lover's Guide to Florida with James A. Kushlan and Kirsten Hines
The Miami Guide talks with *James A. Kushlan and Kirsten Hines, *authors of "75th anniversary of Everglades National Park", and "A History Lover's Guide to Florida".
The Miami Guide has partnered with the *Miami Book Fair* and we are featuring interviews with well known Florida based authors talking about Florida…
Our guests this month; Craig Pittman, James Clark, and Brad Meltzer, Jim Kushlan, Kirsten Hinds, are just a few of the hundreds of authors from around the world gathering together in downtown Miami for Miami Book Fair 2022, nation’s largest gathering of writers and readers of all ages.
Miami Book Fair, runs from Sunday Nov. 13 – through Sunday, Nov. 20, and will once again host top authors, including music, theater, and sports celebrities.
visit miamibookfair.com for more information.
In Everglades National Park (Images of America), co-authors *James A. Kushlan* – writer, ornithologist, educator, and conservationist – and *Kirsten Hines*, wildlife photographer, celebrate the park’s 75th anniversary. Every year, a million visitors experience its alligators, crocodiles, Florida panthers, anhingas, roseate spoonbills, and egrets.
*Interview Notes:*
* Jim and Kirsten talk about what inspired them to write about
* They shares the best places to visit in The Everglades
* Kirsten talks about the pioneer settlers in Florida
* They shares what kind of wildlife we can find in The Everglades
* Also they talk about the importance of The Everglades for Miami
* And they share about their upcoming books and stories
*Quotes from the interview:*
"The Everglades is your backyard and consumes half of South Florida."
*Who is James A. Kushlan
*Writer, ornithologist, educator, and conservationist *James A. Kushlan* is a research associate at the Smithsonian Institution; director of Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; professor of biology at the University of Mississippi and Texas A&M, Commerce; and wildlife biologist with the U.S. National Park Service. He has published 10 books, most recently Seeking the American Tropics: South Florida’s Early Naturalists. For Everglades National Park.
*Who is Kirsten Hines*
*Kirsten Hines* is a Coconut Grove, Florida-based author and wildlife photographer with a master’s degree in biology and a background in environmental education. She has written six books on Florida’s nature and history, and her work also has appeared in several publications.
I loved this conversation with Jim and Kirsten, and I know you’re going to love hearing their wisdom! If you loved this episode, please share it on Instagram along with your biggest takeaways. And make sure to tag MiamiBookFair, @miamibookfair and @themiamiguide. We’d love to hear what you got from the episode!
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Oct 26, 2022
Florida Stories, Saving Manatees and other Wildlife with Craig Pittman
The Miami Guide sat down with *Craig Pittman, * award-winning author of "Oh, Florida!" "The Scent of Scandal" and "Manatee Insanity," and co-author of "Paving Paradise."
Florida-grown author Craig Pittman is coming to the Miami Book Fair, where they'll promote their newly released books exploring some bizarre facet of the Sunshine State. Miami Book Fair, Nov. 13 – 20, will once again host top authors, including music, theater, and sports celebrities.
*Interview Notes:*
* Craig talks about how he got started as an author
* He shares what inspires him and where he finds his creativity to write
* Craig talks about manatees and what he likes about them
* He shares the best places to find Manatees
* We talked about his favorite all-time authors
* Craig shares his advice for emerging writers
* And he talks about his exciting upcoming book
*Quotes from the interview:*
"Florida is an inexhaustible source of stories," Pittman tells The Miami Guide. "It's a storyteller's paradise. It's been that way for decades."
*Who is Craig Pittman
*Craig Pittman is a native Floridian. Born in Pensacola, he graduated from Troy State University in Alabama, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him "the most destructive force on campus." Since then he has covered a variety of newspaper beats and quite a few natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and the Florida Legislature. Since 1998, he has covered environmental issues for Florida's largest newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times. He has won the Waldo Proffitt Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism in Florida four times, and twice won the top investigative reporting award from the Society of Environmental Journalists.
I loved this conversation with Craig, and I know you’re going to love hearing his wisdom! If you loved this episode, please share it on Instagram along with your biggest takeaways. And make sure to tag Craig, @craigpittman78 and @themiamiguide. We’d love to hear what you got from the episode!
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Oct 9, 2022
Miami Naturally Inspires Artists and Musicians with Phoebe Powell
The Miami Guide sat down with *Phoebe Powell * New World Symphony harpist, to talk about what inspired her to become a musician and the upcoming season opener on Oct 15-16 in Miami Beach.
*Interview Notes:*
* Phoebe talks about how she got started in music, and what led her to the harp.
* She shares what inspires her and where she finds creativity.
* What was your first big break as a musician?
* Phoebe shares her advice for emerging artists.
* What excites her the most about what's happening in the music industry right now?
*Quotes from the interview:*
Music is one of the most universal ways of expression in human life.
Surround yourself with people you aspire to be
*Who is Phoebe Powell*
Canadian harpist, Phoebe Powell, is a second-year Fellow at the New World Symphony. She has been praised for her breadth of expression ranging from “mature and virtuosic to gorgeously musical and sweet.”
Second prize winner of the 2018 OSM Manulife Competition in Montreal, Ms. Powell was also awarded the Aspen Summer Music Festival scholarship.
An avid orchestral musician, Ms. Powell has performed extensively with orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Toronto Symphony and Calgary Philharmonic.
Ms. Powell has been the recipient of the Ihnatowycz Emerging Artist Scholarship, Aspen Summer Music Festival Fellowship, NYO Canada Award of Excellence and an Alberta Foundation for the Arts Career Development Grant. She holds a bachelor of music degree and an artist diploma from The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, where she studied with world-renowned harpist, Judy Loman.
Outside of orchestral rehearsals and practicing, she enjoys paddle boarding around Sunset harbor, running on the beach and when not in Miami, hiking or skiing in the mountains.
I loved this conversation with Phoebe, and I know you’re going to love hearing her wisdom! If you loved this episode, please share it on Instagram along with your biggest takeaways. And make sure to tag Phoebe, @phoebepowell.official and, @themiamiguide. We’d love to hear what you got from the episode!
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Sep 22, 2022
How New Luxury means Sustainability for KOPU Water with Mindy Mahy
KOPU strives to deliver the best tasting water in the world while minimizing impact on the Earth.
The Miami Guide sat down with *Mindy Mahy* founder of *The KOPU Water Company*, to talk about how she and her husband launched KOPU, building a brand founded on love and respect for the planet and each other.
Interview Notes:
- What inspired you to start KOPU?
- Why did you choose Oregon?
- Why is sustainability so important for your brand?
- Why aluminum? recycle reusable?
- How dit the partnership with Forbes Travel Guide come about.
- What can we expect from you in the future?
- Where can listeners learn more about you?
Quotes from the interview:
You can not be luxury if you don't take sustainability into account
As consumer values shift with climate change and mindfulness of environmental impact, KOPU Water uniquely bridges luxury and sustainability by harmonizing with the health of guests and diners as well as the Earth.
KOPU spring water is exceptionally smooth in taste and naturally alkaline with a pH of 8.0. KOPU Sparkling water has award-winning fine champagne-like bubbles that elegantly hydrate. Body-fortifying minerals include calcium, magnesium and potassium as well as naturally occurring silica, which is known as the “beauty mineral” and is a building block of collagen.
The company exclusively packages within beautiful, lightweight aluminum bottles. Due to the value and ease of recycling aluminum, 75% of all aluminum ever created is still in use today. Recycled KOPU bottles will re-emerge on average within 60 days and be reformed into electric cars, airplane frames or beverage cans and bottles.
KOPU is a thoughtful alternative to imported bottled water brands and is exclusively sold within fine dining restaurants and other dining venues within luxury hotels.
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Sep 11, 2022
How Technology Drives Massive Growth for LiquorSplit with Russ Bruce
LiquorSplit’s innovative model brings wholesale prices to consumers at an incredibly fast speed in a move to transform the future of e-commerce
The Miami Guide sat down with *Russ Bruce* founder and CEO of *LiquorSplit*, to talk about how their innovative model brings wholesale prices to consumers at an incredibly fast speed in a move to transform the future of e-commerce.
Interview Notes:
* *Russ* talks about what inspired him to start LiquorSplit
* We talked about how they are an tech company with in-house development
* What has been a major challenge that LiquorSplit had to overcome?
* Russ shares how the Tampa crowd compares to Miamians
* What's the favorite drink is in Florida?
* We chat about the importance of giving back to the community
* She talks about what she wished she'd had known before she started out
* What we can expect from LiquorSplit in the future
LiquorSplit is a South Florida startup dedicated to bringing the most amazing delivery experience of liquor, beer, wine, and more to your door at great prices. LiquorSplit released an all-new mobile app and opened shop in Tampa.
Since the pandemic, Miamians have followed the national trend of continuing to shop online for food and essentials. However, consumers everywhere are facing surging markups, service and hidden fees that put a heavy toll on convenience.
LiquorSplit presents the only liquor app that allows consumers to buy fast liquor online while saving them time and money.
How? LiquorSplit is both the delivery app and the liquor store; it controls the inventory, the technology and the gig force all together in one superior model. Now, Miamians can order directly from one of the business’ micro-distribution hubs or “distys” –as the company has coined them –and have it delivered to their homes cheaper than going to the liquor store.
By downloading the app, customers will be able to see the same inventory that exists in the distys and at the same price, have it delivered by a trained LiquorSplit employee and pay only a $2.99 flat delivery fee. Being a young local startup, LiquorSplit feels very strongly about giving back to the community. Hence, together with the launch of its new app the company has taken the “Every delivery makes a difference” pledge.
LiquorSplit has a special offer for the Miami Guide listeners and is now offering an alluring discount of 15% OFF with the code: *MIAGUIDE* at checkout!
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Aug 5, 2022
Meet the tech startup founder connecting Miamians in real life
Miami is one of the top-ranking tech hubs in the US. Forbes’ new ranking of emerging tech hubs in the US rated ‘The Magic City’ 2nd, ahead of New York and Austin.
The Miami Guide sat down with *Alyx van der Vorm* founder and CEO of *Clyx*, to talk about how her solution makes it easier and faster for you to do the things you love with the people that matter most.
Interview Notes:
* Alyx talks about how she got started
* We talked about the Clyx app and how it works
* She talks about the unique features and things to do in Miami
* Alyx shares her favorite hotspots and things to do in Miami
* We chat about the most important purpose of the app
* She talks about what she wished she'd had known before she started out
* What can we expect from you in the future?
Quotes from the interview:
Your next exciting moment is just around the corner
Alyx van der Vorm is the founder of Clyx, a Miami startup that makes it easy for people to come together and connect with others who share similar interests. Clyx is a network that streamlines meet-ups with friends and facilitates the discovery of new places and events, centralizing all of your social plans into one, simple app.
Alyx is a John Harvard Scholar who majored in neuroscience whose background led to the creation of Clyx. Her keen understanding of the mind and her acute observations of society helped her see a need for a way for people to more easily reconnect and plan out their everyday lives. Alyx created Clyx as a space where people could come together, either with existing friends, or with new people who share similar interests.
After making a big splash during Miami Tech Month, Alyx and her team are continuing to test market the concept in Miami before expanding into additional markets later this year.
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Mar 20, 2022
Dezer Development Taking Luxury Living to the Next Level
Top South Florida-based property developer Dezer Development will partner with Bentley to design and build the first ever Bentley-branded luxury residential tower in the world: Bentley Residences. The project is being designed in accordance with the Florida Green Building Council (FLGC) certification to ensure maximum protection of the local environment and its wildlife.
“Partnering with Bentley Motors, a true global luxury brand and being able to create another first in the Miami marketplace is an extraordinary opportunity,” added Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development. “With Bentley Motors, together we will create something inspiring, powerful and iconic – a true game-changer when it comes to luxury living.”
Dezer Development has exciting plans coming up in the future, with new construction projects.
Stay tuned, for an inspiring story, coming right up
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Aug 30, 2021
Feel Better, Do Better with SnapCrack Chiropractic for your fast-paced Miami lifеѕtуlе
When you’re living the Miami fast-paced lifestyle, taking the time to go see a Chiropractor can be painful…
You don’t want to waste time going to and waiting at a Chiropractor’s office.
*SnарCrасk* is a hassle-free Chiropractic service dеѕignеd to cater tо your Miami fast-paced lifеѕtуlе аt an аffоrdаblе cost. SnарCrасk's Mission is tо рrоvidе easy, hassle-free Chiropractic ѕеrviсеs. Their handpicked licensed Chiropractic Physicians and no-wait policy will have you in and out in no time, all at an affordable cost. Their goal is to improve vitality, energy and function while alleviating back and spine misalignments.
In this interview, we talked with Mark Cereceda and the owners of Snap Crack Chiropractic about how they got started and created their brand.
Also, we discussed some of the health benefits of vitamins and minerals, and how Snap Boost injections help improve your health with rejuvenating effects and improve your lifestyle to keep you moving through your daily routine!
of their services of Vitamin Injections and NAD, which can help you think sharper, look sexier and feel younger.
SnapCrack has exciting plans coming up in the future, opening up more branches and taking over the world with the snap crack experience.
Stay tuned, for an inspiring story, coming right up
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Apr 5, 2021
Miami's Urban Art scene and How to Find Your Style with Miami Artist Diana "Didi" Contreras
*Miami* has emerged as a world-class art destination with internationally renowned artists to local legends. One such example is the influential Miami artist *Diana “Didi” Contreras*.
Didi has painted murals in the Urban Art scene and her artwork can be seen in galleries around the world including the Street Art Gallery in Dubai.
In this interview, we talked about how she got started and her first big break as an artist? How does she continue to find inspiration? and how she developed her unique style.
Didi has exciting plans coming up in the future, creating more artwork and sharing it with the world.
*Who is Diana Contreras aka "Didi"*
Diana Contreras (b. Peru, 1981) has established herself as an influential Miami artist. From painting murals in the Urban Art scene to exhibiting canvas pieces in galleries, her work has been seen in exhibitions and private collections in several parts of the world including Street Art Dubai Gallery in Dubai.
Contreras's primary medium is oil…
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Mar 30, 2021
British Chef Justin Brown talks Miami's Booming Food Scene
Miami's restaurant scene is on fire. Many local chefs are opening new restaurants or expanding their culinary empires. One such example is Award Winning British Chef *Justin Brown*.
In Miami, Justin partnered with Aston Martin and set up his creative food company launching restaurant concepts and events.
Justin is now based in Lisbon, Amsterdam and Miami where he has set up *The Chippy* Group bringing Fish and Chips to Miami.
In this interview, we talked about what inspired him to start as a chef and why he decided to open his restaurant in Miami.
British-born Justin Brown is an Award winning Chef and Entrepreneur (Chef of the Year UK 3 Years Running, Michelin Guide for 10 Years in a row, Morning Advertisers Chef of the Year 3 years in a row, Best Newcomer in the UK, 2 AA Rosettes, 6/10 Good Food Guide).
He is also a Cookbook Author (Dining through the Seasons, The Amsterdam Cookbook, The Henderson’s Relish Cookbook, Tweet Treats).
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Mar 21, 2021
How To Live Limitless and Create Your Legacy with Jenny Valdes
Bruce Lee once said, “If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.”
To achieve your dreams, you need more than just talent. You need drive, you need determination, and you need passion.
Professional dancer and a Real Miami Girl from the 305 *Jennifer Valdes* knows what it takes to pursue your dream and to Live Limitless.
In our conversation, Jenny allowed herself to get real and talk about what inspired her to become a professional dancer. We talked about the importance of investing in yourself and how you can achieve anything.
*Who Is Jenny Valdes?*
Jennifer Valdes is a Professional dancer, Model, and Pit bull’s Official dancer with "The Most Bad Ones". A former Miami Heat dancer, Co-Host of the "From Negative To Positive" Podcast, and Founder of Limitless Legends. Performed with Tony Robbins events…
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Mar 20, 2021
Scott Eddy on How the Travel and Hospitality Industry can Succeed with Digital
They say that entire lifetimes can be lived through the different seasons we encounter as we grow. This is an absolute truth in the life of *Mr. Scott Eddy.* World Traveler, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Stockbroker, are all titles that Scott holds with pride as he is constantly and optimistically looking to the future evolution of his career and what he can bring to strengthen the brands he works with.
In this interview, we talked about what inspired him to start as a travel expert traveling all over the world and how the Hospitality industry can succeed with digital marketing.
Scott is a true people person and believes human connection is the only key to success and happiness. Although based in South Florida, there is no one place he currently calls home and is a *genuine citizen of the world*, traveling full-time, living out of a few suitcases through countless destinations.
2020 changed the world of travel in ways no one could ever predict, and for better or worse, Scott Eddy ha…
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Mar 13, 2021
How two Sisters Transformed the Upper Wynwood's Art Scene
Today we have two guests on the show. Two Sisters who have transformed the Upper Wynwood's Art Scene.
*Danelle & Michele Pino*, are the co-founders of the *WYN317 Gallery*, working with local and world-famous artists and putting a spotlight on Miami’s unique urban landscape.
Do you ever reflect on a time when the walls of Wynwood were seen as a public hindrance and eyesore? Reflecting even further back, the only name recognition of what is now Miami’s cultural, nightlife, and art epicenter was an abandoned warehouse and autobody district only meant to hurry through with locked doors and windows. The full-circle irony is that at some point within the past 20 years, Miami’s pass-thru graffiti-clad neighborhood has emerged as the creative heartbeat of an already colorful city. The pioneering street artists of Wynwood set this neighborhood ablaze in the arts, cultural, and social scenes globally. They literally painted and paved the way for redefining urban landscapes in the United…
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Mar 13, 2021
How Friends Of The Underline Founder Meg Daly Transformed Miami by Selling a Really Big Idea
How does someone turn a really big idea into reality and transforms a city? Just ask *Friends of The Underline* founder and president, *Meg Daly*.
The Underline is Miami’s newest park below the Metrorail, transforming a 10-mile linear park, biking and jogging trail, and outdoor art gallery.
Eight years ago, after Daly broke an arm and couldn’t drive to her physical therapy appointments, she started taking the train and walking under the tracks. At the time, the path was neglected, dirty, and unwelcoming.
Daly recognized that this area could be a valuable part of the city and started advocating for its transformation, working with partners to raise $120 million (to date) for the construction of a new park inspired in part by the High Line in New York.
We talk about what started this unique project of Friends of The Underline and how to sell a really big idea.
Podcast show notes available here:
https://themiamiguide.com/show12
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Dec 15, 2019
Get your Social Media Channels in Shape for 2020 with Vicky Justiz
This week's episode features a well known Youtube influencer. She’s a fitness influencer from Miami with over 1 million followers on Youtube.
Her name is *Vicky Justiz* and she shares how she got started on social media and YouTube and how she surpassed 1 MILLION subscribers.
We talk all things content creation, influencer marketing, trends, and hacks to help you grow your following and how you can become a social media influencer.
Vicky is all about happiness and the fitness lifestyle. She is inspiring and motivating people around the globe with her brand VICKY JUSTIZ.
Subscribe to Vicky's Youtube channel and get fit and healthy for 2020!
Podcast show notes available here:
https://themiamiguide.com/show11
Connect with Vicky:
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/vickyjustiz/
Instagram: @VickyJustiz & @VickyJustizFitness
Blog - www.vickyjustiz.com
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Jun 23, 2019
Spreading Good Vibes and The Fitness Lifestyle in Miami with Pablo and Cristina
We’re at *South Pointe Park*, one of my favorite areas in Miami Beach and the most magical place to watch the Miami sunsets.
We're meeting up with two wonderful guests; Pablo and Cristina better known as @murdoc305 and @highonyoga on Instagram.
Pablo is an Acrobatic Yoga instructor and Cristina well-known Yoga teacher. They are both amazing at *Acro Yoga*.
We all know Miami is the place of party and nightlife, but people here are really getting into a healthier lifestyle.
Here are just a few things we'll cover:
⭐️ How they started their community.
⭐️ Where to catch the best sunsets in Miami.
⭐️ Why Miami is a central hub where people come together.
Pablo and Cristina are all about having a good time and recharging your energy. Everybody can join their community at South Pointe Park and enjoy the Fitness lifestyle.
They just need good people and a smile to come to the park to get inspired by others.
Pablo and Cristina have an inspiring story, spreading the love. go…
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Jun 9, 2019
Exploring The Versace Mansion in Miami Beach Late Designer Gianni Versace Called Home
We’re on Ocean Drive at the iconic property that served as the home to late designer *Gianni Versace*.
This is one of the 3rd most photographed places in the united states. Number one is the house of Elvis Graceland, second is the white house, and the third is the *Versace Mansion* in Miami Beach.
Now a boutique hotel, *Villa Casa Casuarina*, Versace’s former home still reflects his glamorous designs and lifestyle. I’m meeting up with the General Manager of the hotel, Chauncey Copeland, for a private tour.
Here are just a few things we'll cover:
⭐️ Why Gianni Versace moved to Miami.
⭐️ The history and the stories behind the Mansion.
⭐️ How they are still rediscovering new details in the design.
Hundreds of visitors still come to pay tribute to Versace at the property’s gates every day. But it’s most amazing features, can be found only once you are inside.
So without further ado lets check in to The Villa with Chauncey Copeland.
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Jun 2, 2019
How to Live The Miami Lifestyle with Banna Fakhoury
We’re at South of Fifth which is just minutes away from the touristic areas like Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road.
South of Fifth is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Miami Beach and we're meeting up with a wonderful guest, *Banna Fakhoury*.
Banna is a Miami Native and a Real Estate professional selling the city as a Sales Director for a Real Estate Management Agency.
Here are just a few things we'll cover:
⭐️ How she got started in real estate.
⭐️ Where to find the best restaurants and events in Miami.
⭐️ Why she loves Miami and the best places to live.
One of the things that sets Banna apart is her work ethic, she provides love and light to those around her and those in need. She is here to share her inspiring story on how she became a Real Estate professional.
Podcast show notes available here:
https://themiamiguide.com/show8
Connect with Banna Fakhoury:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miami__realestate/
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May 19, 2019
Life is Art, and Art is an Essential Part of Miami with Jessica de Vreeze
We’re at The Sagamore Hotel situated within the historic Miami Beach Art Deco District. The Sagamore is a place of Art since 1940 in Miami and we're meeting up with an amazing artist, *Jessica de Vreeze*.
Jessica is a French American visual artist, born in Paris and now based in Miami. Her life has always revolved around Art but after spending years as a lawyer, she decided to listen to her Heart and switched careers to become the Visual Artist she has always been.
Jessica is based in Miami but often travels around the world to NYC, Paris, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to showcase her amazing artwork.
Here are just a few things we'll cover:
⭐️ How switched careers to become the Visual Artist.
⭐️ How she finds inspiration to create amazing artwork.
⭐️ Why she loves Miami and all the artistic neighborhoods.
I’m happy to have Jessica on the podcast because “Life is art and art is an essential part of Miami.” She is here to share her inspiring story on how she bec…
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May 5, 2019
Aliyyah Riley Finding Success as a Miami Beach Model
*Aliyyah Riley* speaks about life as a Miami Beach model. Aliyyah is a native New Yorker who moved to Miami to advance her modeling career.
She now lives here in the magic city and she said that Miami has opened up many opportunities and ignited her career as a Miami Beach model.
She has modeled for New York City Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week and has been Featured in well-known magazines like Ocean Drive Magazine.
Aliyyah is here to share her story about how she got started in the fashion industry and her future plans to build her brand as a TV Personality.
Here are just a few things we'll cover:
⭐️ Why she loves Miami and the quality of life here and that it offers so much more value compared to other cities.
⭐️ How different is model life in Miami compared to New York?
⭐️ What she needed to discover first to advance her modeling career in the fashion industry.
Aliyyah Riley has an inspiring story about model life in Miami and what it’s like to live in the magic ci…
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Mar 31, 2019
Why You Should Move To Miami with Marine Guadalpi
We’re in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour, meeting up with an amazing guest. Her name is *Marine Guadalpi. *I’m happy to have Marine on the podcast because she loves Miami and has lived in Miami for over 20 years.
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Marine Guadalpi is a real estate professional specializing in Miami Beach Luxury Waterfront Properties. Her luxury 5-star hospitality background has brought her a wealth of knowledge when it comes to customer service relationship management.
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In this episode, Marine shares her story and knowledge about Miami and the real estate market.
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Here are just a few things we'll cover:
⭐️ Why she loves* *Miami* *and the quality of life here and that it offers so much more value compared to other cities.
⭐️ How* *Miami offers beautiful properties with unlimited luxury and amazing ocean views.
⭐️ The best areas to live and eat in Miami. Marine's favorite places to eat are Makoto in Bal Harbour and NaiYaRa in Sunset Harbour.
Also, we talked about what life is…
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Mar 18, 2019
How Wyncode is Creating a Gender Diverse Tech Ecosystem in Miami
We’re in Wynwood Miami, Meeting up with an amazing guest. Her name is *Johanna Mikkola* and she is the co-founder and CEO of *Wyncode Academy*
Wyncode is a technical training school teaching software development and product design. Their mission is to empower people with the education and skillset needed to launch a career in technology.
I’m happy to have Johanna on the podcast because she has built something amazing at Wyncode and help to drive the Miami Tech Industry forward.
Johanna believes that every industry is a tech industry and that technology is the language of the world today. All companies are tech companies and need people with technology talent.
Wyncode has an inspiring story and a great mission to build a gender diverse tech ecosystem in Miami.
Podcast show notes available here:
https://themiamiguide.com/show4
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Mar 11, 2019
The Story of Miami's Graffiti Scene with Atomik
Adam and is a 100 percent Miami artist. He is known by his graffiti tag *Atomik* and is a big name in the Miami art scene.
The graffiti legend has been painting the city for quite some time. While growing up in the emerging Miami graffiti scene of the ’80s, Atomik witnessed for himself at a young age what would later become his profession.
He is Famous for his iconic orange character which emerged as a response to the demolition of the Miami Orange Bowl, While painting for almost 20 years, Atomik’s playful characters and hand styles have become as much a symbol of Miami as are palm trees or neon lights.
Listen to Adam's inspiring story how he started in graffiti art and now has his own studio right here in Wynwood.
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https://themiamiguide.com/show3
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Mar 4, 2019
Life as a Model in Miami with Jessica Martin
*Jessica Martin* speaks about life as a Model and Influencer in Miami. Jessica is a well known Miami based model and Instagram influencer.
Jessica grew up in Miami and really considers herself as a Miami person. She shares her story about how she got started in modeling and built a large online following becoming an IG influencer. Besides modeling, she is creating amazing content, from fashion, beauty, and even travel.
Jessica shares the strategies she used to build a large online following and how she plans to expand her brand The Jessica experience.
Podcast show notes available here:
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Feb 25, 2019
The Evolution of Fine Dining Experience at Chotto Matte with Kurt Zdesar
We’re at Lincoln Road in Miami Beach to experience authentic Nikkei cuisine at Lincoln Road's hottest upscale eatery *Chotto Matte*. Meeting up with Kurt Zdesar, the is founder and owner of Chotto Matte, the most beautiful restaurant in Miami.
Kurt is a seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry. He first started his career as the European Director for Michelin-starred Nobu restaurants, later opening his own Dim Sum concept called Ping Pong. Kurt is now focused on his Peruvian-Japanese inspired restaurant brand, Chotto Matte, which opened its first location in London, and just one year ago in the Magic City.
An evening at Chotto Matte will give you an experience you will want to repeat, the mix of a contemporary urban environment, spectacle and great cuisine. The Nikkei cuisine is at the heart of the Chotto Matte experience. It embraces the very best of Nikkei (Japanese – Peruvian) cuisine, with bold eye-catching natural colours and mouth-watering taste sensations.
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