Dana Lynn Smith and Marcelo Baird
It maybe hard to believe, but Dana Lynn actually started her career as a wedding photographer and videographer as a senior in high school, back in Pittsburgh. With this experience under her belt she went straight to college in 2004 on scholarship to the Miami International University of Art and Design. She attended the university as a film major, but later realized her passion was in photography. As a self-taught photographer, she has since been powering through life not only creating beautiful photos but simultaneously building a brand which currently employs over 40 people. Read more>>
Maria Izaurralde
When I first picked up a camera I would take it everywhere and photograph people around me. My friends would end up with these great photos that they’d use on their social media. They would tell me about people’s reactions to their photos which made me realize the value of the images. So now on my shoots I replicate that playfulness and spontaneity. We plan some things in advance but leave a lot of it up to chance, like we’ll just plan on a meeting place and we walk around while I look for good lighting and backdrops. Read more>>
Bettina Benizri
I am the owner of Busy Bee’s Events. I didn’t always set my sights on becoming the next best event planner. I actually grew up thinking I was going to be the next best Law & Order attorney walking the streets of New York solving heinous crimes for innocent victims. In fact, I even attended a high school that had a specialized program for future attorneys. But once I started working in the field of law, I felt that my passion for my future profession lay elsewhere. And I just didn’t know where…at least not yet. And then it all became so clear the moment I volunteered to put together an event for an organization I was part of. Read more>>
Alex Z.
Always wanted to simplify the way people chartered yachts. Now of these days everything happens online, why not booking a yacht online as well? Nothing in this world is smooth 😉 We offer a very high standard service and training was the most difficult part. ANKER Charters is a booking platform that helps you book luxury vessels without the hassle. Our platform was created with more than 10 years of experience in the industry to help connect people with similar interests with a few perks. Read more>>
Ines Chattas
Growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, it’s only natural to acquire a love for great food & wine. From my family gatherings, I gained a passion for cooking and sharing a memorable meal with loved ones. Those memories stuck with me and steered my dream of a future in food. My grandma used to throw stunning dinner parties. She used to have them catered and I would snoop around in the kitchen to spy them work. Read more>>
Vincent Raffard
I moved to Miami in 2007 from Paris France, as a professional musician. I found Miami very eclectic and interesting of the mix of the music culture, at the beginning I was here for vacation and I met so many people in a short time that make me changed my life, It was like a destiny orientation and a big changed, I was 27 year and ready to do the move from Paris and find a new life !! I had an amazing opportunity to exchange, learn, meet and understand the city in my first 5 years. I met incredible people who I learned a lot from. Read more>>
Anthony Ramirez
I was born in Huntsville, Alabama and first developed a fascination for cooking while watching my mother prepare family meals. Before long, I was making recommendations and taking over the kitchen. After working in servals restaurants throughout high school and an upscale Washington DC steakhouse, I decide to follow my passion and move to Miami for formal training. I spent many years cooking at various restaurants, as a line cook, Sous chef and later a head chef. Then I decided to go back to school to sharpen my skills, so I attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and Graduated with honors. Read more>>
Alexander VonBussenius
At 24 years old, I found myself without a job and without an income. With little in savings, drive and passion, I set out to recreate myself. I wanted something new and exciting, something that everyone could enjoy. I had 9-5 jobs and even 7-3 jobs in the past and I knew working for someone else wasn’t the way for me. When I saw the jetpacks being used in the backyard pond of the creator, I knew I had found something I could make a successful business out of. It wasn’t 3 weeks after I laid pencil to paper and wrote my first business plan that I found my first investor in my idea. Elated with joy and disbelief, I had no idea the path that had been set before me. Read more>>
Jorge Alberto Perez
When I was younger I modeled for many years (from 15- 22) full time. I did many shoots and other gigs which help develop my eye for great visual aesthetics. In my early 20’s, I was gifted my first Camera a Nikon D3100 and then began my fascination with photography. As a hobby I began photographing friends and colleagues, soon after I had people asking me to photograph them professionally. I myself have always been a very driven individual and have always kept myself busy with many projects, one very close to my heart is music. Read more>>
Veronica Medina
Born in Argentina moved to Europe after school to study languages and hotel management. Attended Hotel Management School Les Roches and later trained in hotels in Switzerland, UK and Argentina. I also have an advertising degree from Argentina. 15 years ago, I co-founded Alquimia Hospitality Group with Juan Pablo D’Onofrio who is my husband. We have 3 kids. And together we now manage Leslie Hotel, The Shepley Hotel and Nassau Suite Hotel. All boutique hotels in South Beach Miami. We also have 2 very exciting upcoming projects in South Beach. Read more>>
Bebita Labatut and Nelson Amarante
We started our business by providing a small group of clientele vacation rental properties in the area of Miami Beach, Florida. Through the years we can proudly say that we manage vacation rental properties all over South Florida. Giving all our guest a more personalized vacation experience! It has been fun, interesting, and blessed road for us! This business opportunity has given us an open door to meet new people and to create a great connection with them. When in comes to traveling, everything is fun. We have to admit that is hard to please everyone, but the challenge it’s always welcomed. Read more>>
Aspasia Pappa
Miami has always been a dream city to me. I am originally from Athens, Greece. First time I visited Miami in 2000 it was love at first sight. I met my husband, who is Greek American from Boston, in Greece and we decided to get in a plane and come to America to start fresh in 2013! A few eventful, to say the least, months later NAILED was born. Not your average nail salon, but rather a cool hangout where everybody is welcomed seven days a week. In our fourth year grateful and proud for what we have done so far, hopeful and optimistic for what lies ahead! Read more>>
Sandrine Poirier
We left France for different reasons. In a month, we sold everything (house, car, furniture) bought back pack and travelled the world (with 3 kids) to find a place to live. After 1 year and half we decided to stay in Miami. Here is the place for my job, nail technician specialist in design and I was also nail trainer in France. I owned my salon for 4 years, after the flood damage, in tears I had to leave. After so many years, and working hard, my company is still the first on yelp, 5 stars, 3 times in the row as best nail salon of Miami Beach. Read more>>
David Neddam
We dedicate ourselves to make your experience with us luxurious and wholesome, prioritizing your concerns and evolving constantly to bring to your up-to-date effective treatments, environmentally sound practices and organic and natural products. The owner David Neddam is an Osteopathic / Physiotherapist from France with an over 20 years’ experience. Together with our very committed select therapists, our main goal is to offer you the highest level of therapeutic care, with lasting and proved results, in a non-toxic and very relaxing environment. Read more>>
Victoria Brunacci Olmo
Victoria Brunacci is the Director of Synergy Yoga on Miami Beach and Hallandale Beach and leads Yoga Training s and retreats worldwide. Victoria was raised in the mountains of Brazil learning to understand and respect the laws of nature and Divinity. Victoria is certified in Swami Sivananda’s Integral Yoga, and traveled extensively through India studying in Mysore the Ashtanga Vinyasa system at Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’Yoga Research Institute. Victoria is also certified as a Reiki Master level III, Acupressure/Shiatsu and Thai Massage where she studied under master Michael Buck of the Vedic Conservatory. Read more>>
Vaso Spirou
With a team of incredible stylists from around the globe, Salon Vaso for over 20 years has been serving the great people that have built Miami into what it is today by specializing in corrective color and curly hair. After battling breast cancer for almost 10 yrs. off and on losing my hair depending on various treatments I decided I had enough and created my own hair care line called byVASO with emphasis on strengthening and thickening one’s hair. Salon Vaso is not only a place for all beauty needs, but a place where strong relationships of trust and satisfaction are most important. Read more>>
Marty Mueller
Paula Fletcher and Marty Mueller were both trained as official art deco tour guides by the Miami Design Preservation League and we enjoyed our volunteer experience there so much that we decided six years ago to branch out on our own, offering customized private art deco tours to small groups (2-1o people) to enhance their enjoyment of the architectural experience here in the Historic District. We offered such excellent tours that we have now gone to the top of the Trip Advisor ratings and are proud of our success. Read more>>
