It’s more important to understand someone than to judge them. We think the first step to understanding someone is asking them the fundamental questions about who they are and how they became the person they are today. Understanding and empathy are essential building blocks for a better, more compassionate world. We’re incredibly fortunate to be able to ask these questions each week through our interview series. Below you’ll find inspiring interviews from in and around Miami.
Raul Rodriguez
My story really begins with a strong belief that when you give young people an opportunity, you change the entire trajectory of their lives. Growing up in Sweetwater, I saw firsthand how many kids didn’t have access to academic support, extracurricular programs, or even a safe place to spend their afternoons. Read more>>
Bre Manigat
Bre Manigat Events started with my own wedding. I’d been doing makeup for a while and I loved it at first, but the moment it became a business, the joy walked right out the door. So I pivoted with consistent encouragement from my husband, Nehemy who is also a wedding photographer. When I started planning my own wedding, something just clicked. Read more>>
Pedro Torres Allen
Physician, writer, speaker, and health coach specialized in modern nutrition, mindful eating, and sports nutrition. Throughout my life, I have always prepared myself to stay up to date from a scientific perspective in order to provide my patients with the best possible care. Read more>>
Carlos Fausto Miranda
I’ve always been fascinated by cities and how neighborhoods evolve. Growing up in Miami, I watched areas change over time and became curious about how real estate shapes communities and the way people live. That curiosity eventually turned into a career path. Read more>>
Brett Karlin
Overview The power of the human voice, raised in collective song, is one of the oldest traditions of every culture—preserving the past, elevating the present, and inspiring the future. This is the purpose of the Master Chorale of South Florida (MCSF). Read more>>
Marian De Diego Quintero
More than six years ago, I lost my older brother, and sadness accompanied me deeply. For me, writing stories became a refuge, a space where I could give voice to what I couldn’t express and accompany myself through my grief. From this experience arose a collection of stories about emotions. Read more>>
Chantal Paul-Walcott
My journey into esthetics wasn’t a straight line. I actually started my career in the corporate healthcare world and earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in healthcare administration. While I valued that experience, I eventually realized I wasn’t feeling fulfilled in that environment. Read more>>
Jeffrey Corriolan
I started my career in real estate while I was still in school, driven by a strong interest in business, leadership, and helping people. Early on, I became a top-producing agent, which led me to build my own team and develop systems to better serve clients and grow my business. Read more>>
Andy rose
I’ve been in the world of real estate, antiques, and collectibles for over 40 years. I started out in New Jersey and built a business around something pretty unique—auction catalogs. I owned The Catalog Kid Company and sold over 80,000 Christie’s and Sotheby’s catalogs to collectors, dealers, and even search engines. Read more>>
Jeff Szur
My name is Jeff Szur, the proud Founder and CEO of Altitude Water in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida (https://altitudewaterusa.com//). For more than 15 years, I have helped revolutionize access to drinking water through the development of Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs), powerful machines that pull water from humidity in the air and transform it into the cleanest water imaginable. Read more>>
Carlos Benitez
I got into this line of work over 5 years ago working with my colleague Osama through his organization OneStopK9. After he relocated I took over his business, re-structured and relaunched as a stand-alone organization, Susano’o K9. Read more>>
Michelle McNab
My unwavering commitment to the success and limitless potential of young people has been shaped by more than three decades of dedicated service in education. My academic journey reflects both passion and purpose. I hold an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, a master’s degree in educational technology, a bachelor’s degree in education, and an Associate degree in Business. Read more>>
Saida Cruz
I was born and raised in the Florida Keys to immigrant parents, and hospitality has truly been part of my life from the very beginning. I grew up as the daughter of a cleaner who specialized in vacation rentals long before the industry became what it is today. Read more>>
Jairo Espinoza
My path into integrative medicine has been shaped by both curiosity and a commitment to offering patients the most complete care possible. I began my training in conventional medicine, with a focus on neurosurgery, where I developed a deep understanding of the nervous system and the structural aspects of disease. Read more>>
Rose P Valcin Cordia
I am Rose Valcin Cordia, a native of Cap-Haitian, Haiti. I am the embodiment of selflessness. I relocated to the United States from my native country, Haiti, in 1991. I pursued my career here in the USA in the Health field and obtained a degree in nursing in 1996. I worked as Clinical Manager for the Cardiac Suite at Memorial West Hospital. Read more>>
Nicole Hernandez
I grew up in Miami in a Cuban-American, first-generation household where hospitality was just part of life. There was always a standard around how you hosted, how things looked, and my house was always full. That always stayed with me. I started my career in the pharmaceutical space, building large-scale symposiums across South America, which gave me early exposure to complex logistics. Read more>>
Jeimax Osorio
Since I was a kid my first passion and first love was soccer. Fell in love with the sport and the sport fell in love with me. After playing for most of my life, playing for the national team of Puerto Rico and making my pro debut at 16 years old, at 18 years old a camera came across my way and everything changed. Read more>>
Raynaria Cowert
My journey started in my mom’s garage with nothing but an idea. I was at a point in my life where it felt like nothing was going right, and instead of staying stuck in that feeling, I knew I needed to pour into something bigger than myself. That’s when the idea to give back to my community came to me. Read more>>
Kenly Napoleon
Growing up as a kid in Miami Florida life hasn’t always been easy for me but I always found a way to persevere through adversity. I battled injuries that required surgery, being told that I wasn’t going to make it or be successful and even battling my own mind. But through it all I still managed to succeed through the heartbreak, rejection and hard times. Read more>>
Nina Mas
I come from a strong lineage of medical professionals – basically a family tree of white coats. My grandfather built a practice that grew with three of his four children, while my other aunt managed the office. Today, my dad and uncle still run it, and even my late sister became a physician before her passing. Naturally, I wanted nothing to do with healthcare. Read more>>
Alec Bashein
I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and earned my bachelor’s degree in Real Estate from the University of Central Florida in 2016. After graduating, I began my career in commercial real estate brokerage and joined Marcus & Millichap in 2017, where I learned the ins and outs of private party investment sales. Read more>>
