Inspiring Stories from North Miami

Stacey Laskin Magnin

I attended a beading class taught by a friend and became very interested in creating more intricate and elaborate jewelry pieces. After the class ended, I went home and kept beading. Then, I started buying beads. Soon, the beads took over my kitchen table, so I brought in a 7-foot folding table and set it up as a workbench. Read More>>

Martin Carbajal

Absolutely not. The company fell into bankruptcy during the 2008 economic collapse. From there it was baby steps and persistence to build back up. My father struggled to overcome the language barrier having learned very little English in Argentina, but his work slowly began to speak for itself. Read More>>

Aaron Hernandez

I started AaronVisions in the summer of 2021 but it wasn’t until around May of 2022 that I really started to take it seriously. When COVID first happened, and I’m talking about the first few weeks when you couldn’t even leave your house, I started watching all these travel videos on YouTube and became obsessed with traveling. Ironic as I couldn’t even leave the house. Read More>>

April Graham

Given the odds stacked against me, my colleagues inquired about the likelihood of my success.
I was a teen mom and a first-generation college student who endured poverty and abuse as a child and young adult. I had minimal resources and little guidance to help me succeed. Through those struggles, I discovered I was gifted at overcoming obstacles and bouncing back after setbacks. Read More>>

Kin Lazarre

We are an artist-focused multimedia company. We specialize in creating opportunities for creatives in all areas of the industry. We’re known for being a one-stop shop. We own and operate our recording studios. We have an amazing creative director in Timoza. He handles all things digital and does it flawlessly. Read More>>

Hailey Lachman

Throughout my formative years, I immersed myself in the art of film and editing, seizing every opportunity to learn and grow. So when it was time to pick a major at Florida International University, there was no hesitation – Digital Communications & Media, with a focus on the Interactive track. This meant diving deep into video production, website editing, and everything the Adobe Creative Cloud had to offer. Read More>>

Lucca Savi

I kicked off my journey into the world of DJing and music production around 2007. Back then, I was completely immersed in the hip-hop culture – you name it, DJing, beatmaking, breakdancing, even graffiti. And as hip hop flourished, I couldn’t help but fall head over heels for the burgeoning Brazilian baile funk scene, along with reggaeton. It was like a natural progression for me. Read More>>

Zuly Calderin

When I was two years of age with my family and not a single penny to live off, I have been a Real Estate Sales NINIA for over a decade, have multiple licenses, and have a master’s degree in International Sales and Business. As a woman who has been in the online space now for over five years, I can tell you I’ve done it all. Read More>>

Alden Moses

March 22nd, 1972 in Harlem Hospital is when Alden Moses Ak Legacy Now ButtaRaspy. Residing in the Bronx, and I remember the day when I left there at 4 years old. While leaving the Bronx In NYC the building across from us was burning down. I then moved to our new house in Hollis, Queens, NYC. I used to sneak and listen to Soul Sonic Forces the Planet rock on my parents’ old-style stereo. Read More>>

Armando Lossada

Despite pursuing an engineering degree, Armando’s creative spirit never waned. Immigrating to the United States in 2018, he chose to follow his heart, dedicating himself to writing children’s books—a decision fueled by his engineering background, his love for storytelling, and his desire to inspire the younger generation. Read More>>

Shania Fair

Born and raised in Miami, FL, my passion started with filmmaking at William H. Turner Technical Arts high school and continued at Florida Atlantic University. During my college career I developed a love for modeling and fashion photography and launched my first business. ​After graduating in 2017 with a B.S. in Media and Film Studies, I started working for a company that she interned with in high school. Read More>>

Jeannette Kaplun

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a ballerina or a journalist. I did my first interview when I was 10, graduated college in Chile with a degree in broadcast journalism, and started working on TV in 1994 but never in a million years did I imagine the career I have had. Read More>>

Don Nechtman

I used to go by the moniker “BTG” or “Yung BTG,” which means Beyond The Grind. I signed up on Instagram, not planning to do content immediately, as I also understood that I needed funds to do it the right way. So, my plan was to go around the entire school asking for a follow on Instagram until the time I graduated. Read More>>

Ryan Polizzi

I fell in love with capturing the beauty of state parks and nature and had the chance to capture friends and family; that’s when I noticed the beauty in candid moments, and my passion for photography grew! I decided to make a change and I moved to South Florida to turn my passion into a business, and that’s when the real journey began! Read More>>

Esther Toledano

In a world where the strength and resilience of women often go unnoticed, I hope to serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment for countless others. I embarked on a mission to uplift women in need. Six years ago, fueled by a deep sense of empathy and a desire to make a difference, I began helping women in my community who were facing various challenges. Read More>>

Mauro Hernandez

When our baby was born, we realized that we spent more time researching and planning activities with her. That’s when we discovered the opportunity to create content focused on this unique experience of being parents and exploring Miami with our daughter. Read More>>

Mikhail Sidorenko

This meant going to the first client’s house to take orders, preparing everything in a home kitchen, creating recipes, learning how to build a website, and advertising. However, the most crucial and challenging task was explaining to clients how our service could make their days easier and improve their health. Read More>>

Asia Martin

This business allowed me to get my feet wet and truly understand what went into running your own business. I thought it was going to be so easy but I had so much to learn about truly being my own boss. I did not give up though and shortly after started a business funding business where I saw great success. Read More>>

Alberto Checa

I came to the US from Cuba when I was 10 years old. Since then, I’ve been in different art schools and working a variety of jobs around Miami. I would pick up anything from designing signs for small businesses around Miami to construction and maintenance on boats. Read More>>

Nyree Penn

Nyree Penn stands at the forefront of the clinical sleep therapy revolution as a distinguished medical leader with over 15 years of experience as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Cellular Biology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Maryland- College Park and a Master’s Degree in Health Science with a Certification as an Anesthesiologist Assistant from Nova Southeastern University, she combines exceptional clinical prowess with an unwavering commitment to transforming sleep health worldwide. Read More>>

Jeff Boyd

For years, I saw friends and family struggle to keep up with the demands of life. At least in a healthy way. It was the same story for me too. Between being a dad, husband & CEO… I was spread thin & it felt like no matter what I did, I was always exhausted & stressed out. Coffee wasn’t cutting it. And I’ve never been a fan of unhealthy energy drinks. At best they give you fleeting energy in exchange for tons of crappy sugars & whatever else is in those things. Read More>>