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Miami-based Unitea is the only engage-to-earn music platform built to deepen connections between artists, brands, and fans.
The Miami Guide sat down with Unitea’s CEO Ketan Rahangdale, to talk about their seed round, fan-focused vision and Miami operation.
Boasting a board of directors featuring industry titans like Pitbull (Armando Perez) and Claude VonStroke (Barclay Crenshaw), Unitea’s unique platform is innovating the way fans engage digitally within the music industry. By way of an in-app economy, Unitea encourages users to create content with music and branded filters from their favorite artists to earn rewards, creating actionable data for artists and brands and deepening their connections with fans.
Since 2020, Unitea has accomplished more than 2,000 reward activations, including more than 350 artists and 42 music festivals such as Vibra Urbana, North Beach Music Festival, and various promoter partnerships throughout Miami Music Week.
Unitea operates out of the FlaglerTech building, Miami’s emerging tech hub in the heart of Downtown. Miami was chosen as Unitea’s HQ thanks to the city’s cross-pollination of music and tech innovation, and because some of the company’s earliest investments came from Miami-based Fuel Venture Capital.
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In this episode of the Miami Guide podcast, we sit down with the renowned food and wine expert Lee Brian Schrager.
Lee talks about what we can expect this year at SobewffSome of the new events to check out this yearLee shares his favorite part of the festivalHow SOBEWFF has changed over the past 20 yearsHow important the different Miami neighborhoods are for SobeWFFHe talks about what's next for him and his work with the South Beach Wine & Food FestivalWhat continues to motivate and inspire him to organize these eventsWhat people should remember most about the Festival
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: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.
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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.
Brad talks about what inspired him to become an authorHe 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 showWe chat about if it's more fun or more difficult to write stories for childrenHe shares his advice for emerging writersWhat's next? upcoming books?
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.
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Interview Notes: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.
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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".
Jim and Kirsten talk about what inspired them to write aboutThey shares the best places to visit in The EvergladesKirsten talks about the pioneer settlers in FloridaThey shares what kind of wildlife we can find in The EvergladesAlso they talk about the importance of The Everglades for MiamiAnd they share about their upcoming books and stories
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.
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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: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.
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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."
Craig talks about how he got started as an authorHe shares what inspires him and where he finds his creativity to writeCraig talks about manatees and what he likes about themHe shares the best places to find ManateesWe talked about his favorite all-time authorsCraig shares his advice for emerging writersAnd he talks about his exciting upcoming book
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: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.
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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.
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?
Interview Notes: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.
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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?
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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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LiquorSplit’s innovative model brings wholesale prices to consumers at an incredibly fast speed in a move to transform the future of e-commerce
Russ talks about what inspired him to start LiquorSplitWe talked about how they are an tech company with in-house developmentWhat has been a major challenge that LiquorSplit had to overcome?Russ shares how the Tampa crowd compares to MiamiansWhat's the favorite drink is in Florida?We chat about the importance of giving back to the communityShe talks about what she wished she'd had known before she started outWhat we can expect from LiquorSplit in the future
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:
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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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.
Alyx talks about how she got startedWe talked about the Clyx app and how it worksShe talks about the unique features and things to do in MiamiAlyx shares her favorite hotspots and things to do in MiamiWe chat about the most important purpose of the appShe talks about what she wished she'd had known before she started outWhat can we expect from you in the future?
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: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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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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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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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, and also enjoys experimenting with anything she can get her hands on. From canvas, walls, stickers to shoes, her work embodies femininity and always sets her characters in whimsical portraitures. Her distinct style emerges from her love of classical techniques infused with her passion for illustrations and street murals.
Contreras received her B.S. in Art Education and a Post-Graduate of Art in Education from Florida International University. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy where she focused on Art History. Additionally, Contreras was enrolled at the Art Students League of New York in New York City.
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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).
Justin has worked in some of the most recognized hotels and restaurants around the world including The Landmark London (5 Star De-Lux, 1 Michelin Star), Montes with Jamie Oliver in Knightsbridge.
Prior to Miami, Justin lived in Amsterdam for five years where he opened various restaurants, including The Bao Bar at Karakter, Baohuis and The Dirty Chicken Club. Justin became Chef Owner of Bao Buns Amsterdam and The Chippy, culinary concepts.
Justin has exciting plans coming up in the future, expanding his restaurant business in Miami and around the world.
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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 on Unleash The Power Within, and recently can be seen dancing in Pitbull's new video "Ten Cuidado".
Get ready to be inspired by this incredible woman who proves that anyone can achieve anything.
What got you into dancing? Who inspired you? and why?What's the definition of self-investment for you.What does it mean for you to live limitless?How do you define success?What has been your biggest lesson?What are things you wished someone told you before you became a dancer and why?Do you have any advice for those who want to start dancing?What is your favorite thing to do in Miami?Favorite Miami neighborhood and place to hang out?What can we expect from you in the future?
I loved this conversation with Jennifer, and I know you’re going to love hearing her wisdom! If you loved this episode, please take a screenshot and share it on Instagram along with your biggest takeaways. And make sure to tag Jenny, @theejennyvaldes, and, @themiamiguide. We’d love to hear what you got from the episode!
Lastly, please subscribe to The Miami Guide over on the Apple Podcasts —leave us a rating and review to spread the message to even more people like you!
But before you click over to any of those other sites, make sure to listen to the full episode. If you believe that the key to achieve anything is to Live Limitless, you do not want to miss this interview with Jenny Valdes!
Until next time — Live Limitless. You have the power to achieve anything!
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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 has become the ‘go-to’ digital guy for the travel industry, understanding it far more than many others as he chooses to completely immerse himself in its development and growth.
Scott has an inspiring story I can’t wait to share with you.
Podcast show notes available here:
https://themiamiguide.com/show14
More info about Mr. Scott Eddy:
Website: www.mrscotteddy.com
Instagram: @mrscotteddy
Hospitality 2021
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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 States and beyond.
In 2013, sisters Danelle and Michele Pino acknowledged the cultural significance of these artists, how their work had transformed their beloved neighborhood, and the topographical landscape of their hometown. Daughters of a talented painter, Danelle and Michele were raised with a unique value: a paintbrush to canvas was equally as important as a pen to paper. Their journey initially placed them on alternate paths. Michele followed in her father’s professional footsteps as a criminal and civil attorney and Danelle followed her passion for science to explore the medical field. Even by following their professional calling, their adoration for Miami and growing passion for street art needed to be realized ...
… in July of that year, WYN 317 was born!In this interview, we talked about what inspired them to start Wyn317 and what Wynwood was like in the beginning. We also talked about the importance of art for Miami and where the industry is going. Something I’m really excited about is NFT art. NFT stands for Non fungible token. It’s basically digital art or Crypto Art connected on the blockchain platform enabling artists to capitalize on their work.
So stay tuned, Danelle & Michele have an inspiring story I can’t wait to share with you.
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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.
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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!
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https://themiamiguide.com/show11Connect with Vicky:
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/vickyjustiz/
Instagram: @VickyJustiz & @VickyJustizFitness
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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. good energy in Miami.
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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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