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One of our founding agents at Compass Miami, Levi Meyer, is back on the pod to give us the latest on the Miami market, updates on developments in Brickell, and new HOA and Condominium Board regulations. A few fun facts about Levi: He's a fifth-generation Floridian and a longtime Coral Gables resident. He's one of 9 siblings, an Israeli military vet, and he grew up attending Rabbinate school. Before he was selling Miami's most prestigious homes, Levi was in the business of selling arms and ammunition (yes, you read that right). Levi is also deeply involved in his community. He serves on the boards of several charities, including United Hatzalah and The Friendship Circle of Greater Miami, and he's the President and Chairman of the Chabad of Coconut Grove. He lives in Coral Gables with his amazing wife Lauren and their two beautiful kids, Benjamin and Charlotte. While Levi's real estate achievements are impressive—he's ranked in the top 1% in our industry—what's even more special is our friendship. He's one of my oldest friends at Compass, he officiated my wedding, and I'm lucky to have a guy like Levi in my life. Be sure to follow him on Instagram @TheMeyerGroupRE and his personal account @levimeyerre 

This week I have several special guests from Troop 2013 here to talk about their community service project with their local humane society and The Cat Network! This was such a fun episode talking with the next generation of animal advocates and their parents. We discuss how they decided on these groups for their community project, what they learned, advice they have for kids, and the parents also share what they learned from supporting the girls with this project. You can learn more about the Humane Society of Greater Miami and the Cat Network on social media and their websites. Links will be in the bio.   https://www.humanesocietymiami.org @humanesocietyofgreatermiami   https://thecatnetwork.org @thecatnetwork   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

In this episode Jon Talks to Rolando Aedo the Chief Marketing Officer of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor Bureau and they discuss what Miami and Greater Miami have to offer disabled visitors and their families. Together they share some hints and tips what to see and do. Miami has so much to offer the disabled visitor and you will find out how accessible Greater Miami is.

I sat down here with my LITC colleague Mary Ann David, Senior Attorney at Legal Services of Greater Miami. We spoke at the ABA Tax Section Midyear Meeting in San Francisco in January 2024.

Cette semaine, on accueille Pascale de Blois à La vie sociale! L'influenceuse et star de TikTok s'ouvre comme jamais dans une conversation honnête et touchante à propos de son ascension sur les réseaux sociaux pendant la pandémie. Elle s'ouvre aussi sur son aventure à Big Brother Célébrités qui a fait beaucoup jaser cet hiver. Elle se confie sur le cancer du sein et des ovaires de sa maman, puis sur le diagnostic qu'elle a reçu, il y a quelques mois, révélant qu'elle a en elle ce gène. Pascale aborde aussi ses troubles anxieux et nous parle de sa définition de l'amitié. Retrouvez Pascale de Blois sur les réseaux sociaux : Instagram @pascaledeblois / TikTok @pascaledeblois L'épisode est présenté par Greater Miami & Miami Beach tourism board. Pour plus d'informations sur Miami et ses activités, visitez: www.MiamiandMiamiBeach.com La vie sociale sur les réseaux sociaux : Instagram et TikTok @baladolaviesociale Retrouvez Cam et Karl sur les réseaux sociaux : Instagram @cam_ds / TikTok @ds.camille Instagram et TikTok @karl_hardy Pour toutes questions et/ou collaborations : baladolaviesociale@gmail.com

In Episode 262, I converse with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, the spiritual director at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University. He received his BA and Rabbinical Ordination from the Central Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brooklyn, NY, and his MA in Hebrew Letters from the Yeshiva Gedolah Rabbinical College of Greater Miami. He has extensive experience working in Adult Education and Special Education as well as coaching hundreds of young adults and couples.In 2010, he was Canada's only finalist for the Jewish Community Hero Award. Known as “The Love Rabbi,” he exudes warmth and has an air of non-judgmental approachability. It's no wonder he's one of Canada's most popular under-40 rabbis! Rabbi Bernath lives in Montreal's trendy Monkland Village with his beloved wife Sara and adorable children Chaya, Zalmy, Leiba, Hena, and Yair.We speak about the Montreal Jewish community, dating, settling down versus up, inspiration from the Lubavticher Rebbe, strategy, parallels of chess and judaism, co-officiating my wife Stacey and I's wedding with our two-time podcast guest Rabbi Levi Welton, and more. 

Brandon Banks is the Director of Advisory Services at Nexus PMG. He has extensive experience focused on evaluating and developing alternative, renewable, and sustainable infrastructure projects — providing strategic leadership in the circular economy. Brandon holds an MBA from the University of Miami and is a licensed Project Management Professional (PMP). He recently served as the Chairman of the YP Board for Junior Achievement of Greater Miami and he lives in Miami, Florida with his wife and two daughters. https://nexuspmg.com/

The final week of the Ohio high school football regular season is here. Let the playoff projections begin. Two playoff-bound teams are featured in this week's WCPO 9 Game of the Week including Sycamore (5-4) at Princeton (9-0). "We expect it to be a heck of a ballgame," Princeton coach Andre Parker. Princeton, ranked No. 2 in the Division I, Region 4 computer points standings, has a 9-0 record for the first time since 1993. The Vikings are trying to earn their first outright Greater Miami Conference title since 1993. Parker along with senior safety Kevin Jordan, senior wide receiver/cornerback/punter Jordan Houston and junior wide receiver, kick returner, punt returner Antonio Hunter joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discuss this season and the keys to the Vikings' success. Sycamore, ranked No. 9 in the Region 4 computer points standings, has an opportunity to host a first-round playoff game when the postseason begins Oct. 27. The Aviators are trying to defeat Princeton for the first time since September 2019. There are several other games to watch for Week 10 including Elder (5-4) at La Salle (4-5), Anderson (8-1) at Kings (5-4) and Lakota West (7-2) at Hamilton (7-2). The Ohio High School Athletic Association will post the final computer points standings in each of the seven divisions on Saturday night or early Sunday morning. The official playoff pairings will be announced on Sunday afternoon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's up Mindset Fam! In this episode we get to chat with Matt Haggman, Matt leads Opportunity Miami, a community-wide initiative focused on imagining the Miami of 2040 and helping the community build it. He does this in his role as Executive Vice President at The Beacon Council, Greater Miami's public-private economic development organization. Matt has experienced wins and losses and in this episode he talks about the importance of taking smart risks! Stay tuned --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themindsetpodcast/support

"The repertoire will always have some sort of example of something that you're talking about in music theory, and it helps really build that connection between the studying of music and the doing of music. The more and more I teach theory, the more little leaves I uncover, and I'm able to help students make that connection more and more every year."John Guarente is Professor of Choral Ensembles and Music Theory at South Puget Sound Community College. He leads the SPSCC Choirs and teaches courses in music theory, popular music, and music appreciation.Dr. Guarente previously served on the faculty at Lakeland University in Wisconsin and the College of Central Florida. He has held teaching and conducting positions with schools and organizations including the University of Miami, Miami Choral Academy, Marion Civic Chorale, the Civic Chorale of Greater Miami, and Highland Park Community Chorus.An active composer and arranger, John has fulfilled commissions for colleges and universities including Florida International University and Hawai'i Pacific University. In 2020, he wrote the music and lyrics for SPSCC's Alma Mater, "The Waves of South Puget Sound." John has prepared and conducted choirs for groundbreaking recording artists such as Passion Pit and Juanes. In working with adult and collegiate choirs, Dr. Guarente has conducted numerous major works including Handel's Judas Maccabaeus, Saint-Saëns's Oratorio de Noël, Mozart's "Coronation" Mass, Faure's Requiem, and Vivaldi's Gloria. As a baritone soloist, his singing engagements have included such choral-orchestral literature as Orff's Carmina Burana, Handel's Messiah, Dvorak's Te Deum, and Szymanowski's Stabat Mater.John received his doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Miami, and holds a master of music in choral conducting and a bachelor of arts degree in music from Rutgers University. He is an inductee of Pi Kappa Lambda: The National Music Honor Society, and is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association, the National Collegiate Choral Organization, the College Music Society, and the National Association for Music Education.To get in touch with John, you can find him on Facebook (@johnguarente), Twitter ( @johnguarente), or Instagram (@johnguarente). You can also email him at jguarente@spscc.edu.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 2 episode from May 22, 2023, to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

Our guest this week is the Executive Director of the Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association Amanda MacMaster.  This is their 10th annual event: DECADEnce on June 8th.  This year the keynote speaker will be talking about AI and how to use it for good, and what this could mean for future events.Amanda is also the owner of Master Wing Creative - a marketing company geared towards small business.  On top of this, she is also the mother to young children - so how do you balance all of these things?Great conversation about work life balance, AI and it's effect on the world of events, and the amazing line up for their 10th Annual Event.For a hands-free experience, ask Alexa to play the latest podcast episode of Behind The Veil with Keith Willard. The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.Interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.comSupport the showBehind The Veil Crew:Host: Keith Willard www.keithwillardevents.com www.instagram.com/keithwillard Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci

Las reservas de viajes aéreos a nivel mundial para volar entre mayo y septiembre son un 35% superiores al mismo periodo de 2022, según datos de la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA). Las reservas repuntan sobre todo en la región Asia-Pacífico (+134,7%) tras la desaparición de restricciones por el Covid-19, seguido de Oriente Medio (+42,9%), Europa (39,9%) y África (+36,4%). China recupera el ánimo hotelero una vez eliminadas las restricciones por el Covid-19. El 'pipeline' de establecimientos en el sector hotelero chino (en fase de desarrollo o de construcción) a cierre del primer trimestre se sitúa en 3.659 hoteles y 680.959 habitaciones, con 2.697 proyectos ya en construcción, lo que supone su récord histórico, según los datos de Lodging Econometrics. El Consejo Mundial de Viajes y Turismo (WTTC) ha pedido a los gobiernos de todo el mundo que "se pongan serios" a la hora de incentivar la producción de Combustible de Aviación Sostenible (SAF) y fijen objetivos ambiciosos para producir las cantidades adecuadas que necesita el sector de la aviación para lograr alcanzar el Objetivo Cero en 2050. La FIFA y Greater Miami and Miami Beach han presentado #WeAre26, el lema oficial de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 26, y el logotipo de Miami Host City. El lanzamiento dio inicio a la cuenta atrás del destino para el evento deportivo individual más grande del mundo en tres países con 48 equipos de todo el mundo.

Monica Vigues-Pitan is the Executive Director of Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc, which provides pro bono legal assistance to Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties' low-income residents.  In this episode of The Practice, Monica talks to Brett and Jeff about how UM's School of Law HOPE Fellows Public Interest program steered her into what has been a gratifying 20-year career as a public servant in South Florida. She weighs in on the major grassroots collaborations she has led to shaping the agency's efforts in developing partnerships to ensure that her clients have access to economic and social justice.  Listen in and learn how you, too, can do some good for your community.  Learn more about Monica and her noble practice. Listen now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Photo: No known restrictions on publication . @Batchelorshow #Spain: #Portugal: The robust legacy of the Conversos in The Old and New Worlds. Genie Milgrom, past President of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami, President of Tarbut Sefarad-Fermoselle in Spain, as well as Past President of the Society for Crypto Judaic Studies. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1  https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-717479 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-715350 https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/hy26bajji

Why do some teams get results and others struggle? Often it's focus! Just consider if it's easy to get 10 things done or just one, yet so many leaders split their team's attention across too many projects. I host David Ross, Chief Strategy Officer at Ascent Global Logistics, who shares a powerful strategy to focus your team and entire business to generate big results. David also serves as Executive Vice President at Roadrunner, serves on the Board of Directors of Global Crossing Airlines, and serves as an Advisor to project44.   Prior to his current roles, Mr. Ross was Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel's Global Transportation & Logistics. During his 20-year sell-side analyst career, his awards included ranking #1 in stock picking multiple times in the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Analysts Survey and in Financial Times/StarMine America's Top Analysts report.  Before joining Stifel in 2005, he worked at Legg Mason, RailWorks, and Deutsche Banc Alex Brown. Mr. Ross received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University.  In addition, he serves on the Ubuntu Council for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) and on the Board of Directors for The Fountainhead Residency and the Humane Society of Greater Miami.  ---- This episode is brought to you by Ascent Logistics Ascent Global Logistics enhances your business by keeping your global supply chain moving. They do it by moving with precision around the globe. Powered by its proprietary PEAK Technology marketplace and backed its own airline and dedicated truck fleet, Ascent expedites your shipments. Whether you are a Fortune 500 company or a small business, Ascent's logistics experts simplify your most complicated freight challenges. Ascent is your premier logistics partner. Learn how Ascent can solve your supply chain challenges by visiting https://ascentlogistics.com/ (ascentlogistics.com ) ----- LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ross-2709b3136/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ross-2709b3136/) Company Link: https://ascentlogistics.com/ (https://ascentlogistics.com/) What You'll Discover in this Episode: How passion for art informs his leadership approach. What he learned about leadership as a #1 stock picker on Wall Street. What really makes a company successful. The one thing that tells you if a company will underperform. His secret to identifying companies that are on the rise… that has nothing to do with a spreadsheet. Why you can benefit from disorder. How volatility can become your “friend”. Two questions to help your team become Anti-Fragile. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning https://www.benfanning.com/speaker/ (Speaking and Training inquires) https://followbenonyoutube.com (Subscribe to my Youtube channel) https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 (Twitter)

Join FOX Weather's Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and former Dade County Emergency Management Director Kate Hale. Bryan and Kate talk about the state of emergency management in Greater Miami before Hurricane Andrew, the frightening and harrowing night that Andrew hit, the extreme exhaustion and frustration from receiving no support when the community was coming apart, and the horrifying aftermath of the epic hurricane. This is the second of a two-part podcast with two of the heroic voices of the storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you face fear? Fake it until you make it? Nicole Packin, owner of Miami Pet Concierge & The Packin Method, joins the show to share how she worked through her fears and self doubt in starting her business. Nicole ran her business for 15 years, then decided to set up in a brand new location, several states away. She gives us some insight into what it's like operating across state lines and why it's critical to stay fresh and up-to-date as a business. Nicole also shares how HOPE is the key to running a successful pet care business. Topics on this episode: * What does concierge mean? * Staying fresh in business * Starting a treadmill service * Overcoming fear * H.O.P.E. Main take away: Running a business takes faith in yourself and trial and error. About our guest: Nicole's career working with animals began in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from the University of Miami with a BS in Communication, Nicole moved to the West Coast to pursue a television career as a writer. While working for William Morris Endeavor (formerly known as William Morris Agency), Spelling Television, and Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Nicole began volunteering for The Amanda Foundation, an animal welfare organization. Finding her work with dogs a life changer, Nicole moved back to Miami, Florida, intending to learn all she could about animal welfare in her hometown. Immediately, Nicole began working for the Humane Society of Greater Miami. She was involved in all aspects of the organization's operations and fundraising and helped lead the capital campaign for the organization's Soffer-Fine Adoption Center in North Miami Beach, Florida. In 2007, Miami Pet Concierge was developed and began out of both a labor of love and need. After years of working in and around the animal shelter system, Nicole learned that one of the number one reasons pets were being given up or returned was “time,” or lack thereof. With this knowledge, Nicole started a business to help pet owners become great pet parents. With just a little guidance, education, and support, Nicole has had the opportunity to work hand and paw with thousands of amazing domesticated animals and their families, caring for and teaching them how to cohabitate peacefully. Having moved to Dallas, Texas, to be closer to family, Nicole will begin her new "pet" project in August 2022 with The Packin Method. Dallas' ONLY mobile Canine Gym will work to better dogs' mental, emotional, and physical health by providing treadmill workouts, massage & bodywork, and dog walks. Combining her years of rehabilitative and animal behavior studies and understanding that dogs need both mental and physical stimulation to be well-balanced, Nicole created a service that would combine both in a temperature-controlled environment and bring the service to her clients. When not running Miami Pet Concierge and The Packin Method or in school, Nicole is an active volunteer at Canine Companion for Independence and Operation Kindness. She is married and is the proud momma to Slater (Russian Blue mix), Kevin & Jenny (Spinone Italiano's). Links: The Packin Method: https://www.facebook.com/thepackinmethod Miami Pet Concierge: https://www.facebook.com/MiamiPetConcierge Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/petsitterconfessional/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/petsitterconfessional/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/psconfessional) Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com (mailto:feedback@petsitterconfessional.com) Full show notes and transcript (https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/XXX)

Before a recent visit to Miami, I had expectations of fast cars, hard bodies, and high fashion, it felt like a style over substance destination to me and to be honest it carried a bit of a intimidation factor as well. But while style is definitely front and centre in Miami, it's loaded with substance too. Greater Miami is rich in culture, experiences, and nature. I knew I wasn't the only one surprised to find so much to see and do in MIami, so I invited two of the travel writers I spent the week with in MIami to help me break it down. Karen Doradea has a job we'd all kill for. As the restaurant reviewer for The Daily Hive, Karen spends her time testing the best restaurants in Toronto and around the globe. Rosie Fitzgerald,  is the special features editor at the award-winning travel magazine Wanderlust in the United Kingdom. She is also co-host with Lyn Hughes of Wanderlust's Off the Page podcast. Over the next half hour, we break down what surprised us in Miami, what we loved the most, and hatched a plan for a reunion. If you're planning a trip to Miami, pack away your preconceived notions for this podcast and be sure to take note of the incredible things to see and do in Greater Miami. Karen Doradea Website: https://dailyhive.com/toronto/dished Twitter: https://twitter.com/DailyHiveTO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivetoronto/ Rosie Fitzgerald Website: wanderlustmagazine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiefitzgerald/?hl=en Article: https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/things-to-do-in-greater-miami-florida/

Ana Maria Torres established at architects in New York City in 2000. Ms. Torres is a licensed as an urban planner as well as an architect in both Spain and New York State. Before arriving in the United States, Ana Maria Torres was Associate Professor of Architectural Design at E. T. S. Architecture in Madrid.As a partner at Balmori Associates in New Haven, CT, where she was a principal prior to establishing at architects, Ana Maria Torres was responsible for the landscape and urban design of Abandoibarra in Bilbao, Spain; the Performing Arts Center of Greater Miami, Florida; the Museum of Modern Art in Osaka, Japan; and the Petronas Towers Plaza, Kuala Lumpur. She was also a finalist in the World War II Memorial Competition in Washington, DC.NYC-based female architect Ana Maria Torres and her firm, at architects, collaborated with FBMI (an initiative to empower underprivileged communities in Dubai) and put on a carpet installation at this past year's Dubai Design Week, titled "A Dream of Few". "This project is, above all, a collaboration formed by merging the weaving tradition and a subjective understanding of design and aesthetics. A conversation bloomed between a foundation and an architect; between foundation and weaver; between weaver and architect. Each carpet represents a story told through the rich tradition of the weaver, of the loom, of the instrument of weaving, of personal hand-weaving methods interwoven with the intentions, desires, and vision of the designer. This combination presents the ideal medium for an artist who wishes to cross boundaries and present a unique process of collaboration as her chosen practice." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Francisco “Frank” Ramos, Partner at Clarke Silverglate and author of Confessions of a Latino Lawyer, about how to achieve diversity in the legal field. Learn More Frank is a Partner of Clarke Silverglate, where he practices in the areas of commercial litigation, drug and medical device, products liability and catastrophic personal injury. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for his defense work in product liability matters. Frank has been with Clarke Silverglate for virtually his entire career. He has tried to verdict personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and inverse condemnation cases. As a certified mediator, Frank has resolved numerous matters through alternative dispute resolution.  Frank is an ambassador for the Firm's mission of leadership and service. He has been President of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association and the 11th Judicial Historical Society and has served on the boards of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Florida International University's Alumni Association, Florida International University's Honors College, Parent to Parent of Miami, Miami-Dade Defense Bar Association, Legal Services of Greater Miami, and Florida Christian School. He serves as a mentor to countless young lawyers and law students through his publications, social media posts, presentations, webinars, and his “coffee chats.” Frank has written 20 books for lawyers, edited five books for lawyers, and has written over 400 articles for lawyers and business professionals. Frank's dedication to young lawyers is exemplified through his development of a Deposition Boot Camp and Art of Marketing Program for the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, an invitation-only defense organization that handpicked Frank for membership just eight years into his practice. Frank's daily practice pointers and business tips on LinkedIn have over 55,000 followers and 5,000 friends on Facebook. In his spare time, Frank enjoys writing, reading science fiction, and listening to his two sons, David and Michael, perform classical and jazz music.

Hosts Bridget Albert and Julie Milroy welcome Virginia Akar - CEO & Founder of Girls Inc. of Greater Miami

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Randall Sorrels and Alexandra Farias-Sorrels of Sorrels Law (https://sorrelllawfirm.com/)   Remember to rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Case Details: Husband-and-wife trial team Randall Sorrels and Alexandra Farias-Sorrels of Sorrels Law share how they secured justice for an airline wing walker who was struck by a fueling truck and catastrophically injured. On September 7, 2019, Ulysses Cruz donned his yellow vest and held bright orange wands to guide a United Airlines plane when Allied Aviation Fueling Company truck driver Reginald Willis struck Ulysses with the vehicle. Ulysses was paralyzed on impact, underwent spine stabilization surgery and suffered an accident-related stroke that affected the right side of his body and the left side of his brain. In the courtroom, award-winning trial lawyers Randall and Alexandra Sorrels sparred against the defense attorney, who attempted to place blame on United Airlines and to label Ulysses as a wing walker with a lack of "situational awareness." The Sorrels Law duo countered with proof that Reginald Willis violated Allied Aviation Fueling Company's policies by continuing to drive while blinded by the sun. On October 25, 2021, a Harris County, Texas jury found Allied Aviation Fueling Company 70% responsible and driver Reginald Willis 30% responsible for the accident and awarded Ulysses Cruz and his family a $352.77 million verdict, which is believed to be the largest actual damages verdict in U.S. history for an injured worker.    Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bios: Randy Sorrel Randy Sorrels holds the unique distinction of being the only Texas board-certified plaintiffs' lawyer ever to have been elected to serve as President of the State Bar of Texas and selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state by Texas Super Lawyers magazine. His passionate representation of clients and lawyers has garnered statewide recognition and numerous prestigious awards. Randy and his partner/wife obtained what is believed to be the largest actual damages verdict in United States' history for an injured worker — $352.7 million – in a fully contested jury trial. In short, whether it is in the courtroom or in the boardroom, Randy has an unparalleled track record of success for his clients and the organizations he leads. As a leader, Randy was voted by Texas lawyers to become the 2019-2020 State Bar President by the widest margin of victory in State Bar history. During his presidential service, he traveled Texas solidifying his reputation for helping not only those who hire him, but also helping fellow lawyers. His network of friends and relationships throughout the state is vast, and he is often hired by lawyers who are in need of representation. As a zealot advocate for his clients, Randy holds four board certifications including in Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. And in a peer selection process, for the last 14 years he has been named one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state. He is sought after by the nationwide and local media for legal analysis, commentary and perspective. Randy's success in the courtroom is also well-known throughout Texas and the nation. He has taken dozens of cases to trial, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts in personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases, plant explosion cases and business lawsuits. During the time of Covid, Randy and the Sorrels Law team secured two of the largest personal injury jury verdicts in the country in high-profile cases that received media attention worldwide. In one of the cases, the jury returned an actual damages verdict of $352.7 million for an injured worker who suffered catastrophic injuries, while in the other the jury awarded two minor league baseball players $3.24 million. For 2022, Randy has been named the Best Lawyers® Personal Injury – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in Houston, and has been named the Best Lawyers' Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in Houston on three separate occasions. He has received some of the highest legal honors in the state, including being awarded the State Bar of Texas President's Award (recognizing the one Texas Lawyer who provided the most outstanding contributions through distinguished service to the lawyers of Texas), the Judge Sam Williams Award (recognizing the Texas lawyer who provides the greatest contribution to both local bars and the State Bar of Texas), and the Houston Bar Association President's Award (recognizing significant contributions to an HBA program). Early in his career, Randy was honored with the Woodrow B. Seals Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston Award (recognizing the one young Houston lawyer who exemplified significant professional traits both inside and outside the practice of law). He started his career as a lawyer at the internationally acclaimed Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright). Read Full Bio   Alex Farias-Sorrels Alex Farias-Sorrels is a passionate litigator, who left “Big-Law” to pursue her desire to help people who have been wrongly injured. She treats her clients like family and handles every aspect of her cases as if she were handling them for her own mother, father, sister, or brother. A Latina, native Houstonian, and bilingual lawyer, Alex is proud to bring a woman's touch to personal injury law. Alex attended both undergrad (2007) and law school (2010) at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, graduating with honors.  While graduating in the top 10% of her law school class, Alex also interned for the appellate division of the U.S. Attorney's office in Houston and for Legal Services of Greater Miami. After law school, as part of a fellowship program, Alex served as a full-time law clerk for U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeff Bohm for a year.  At the same time, and on a part-time basis, she received her first exposure to plaintiffs' work at a respected personal injury law firm in Houston where she handled personal injury cases and business disputes.  In her second year of practice, she worked as a briefing attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, clerking for Justice David Medina. There, she assisted the Court in assessing complex state law issues and also helped draft the Court's opinions. After her term at the Court, Alex joined the international law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, a Philadelphia-based firm with over 2,200 lawyers worldwide.  Alex practiced in the firm's Houston litigation section and focused mostly on complex commercial cases and insurance recovery cases.  She also handled products liability and personal injury cases, including aircraft crashes.  She served as first-chair counsel in more than ten trials, and was often called on to assist on thorny appellate issues.  Alex's largest victory came in an arbitration award, as she was instrumental in securing an almost $300 million arbitration award on behalf of a major Fortune 500 company on a fraudulent transfer claim.   Alex and her husband Randy Sorrels have a young son, Houston Alexander, who is bilingual, and keeps them busy when they are not working.  They also have two rescue dogs – Gio and Luna.  Alex is active in the bar, currently serving as a board member on both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation. 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Episode 91In Episode 91, Chris discusses the historical changes to the Cunard Logo and Livery and we delve deep in to the latest cruise news from around the world.RMS Caronia (ca. 1956) (colorized)https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RMS_Caronia_(ca._1956)_(colorized).jpgThis file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Cruise NewsCarnival Donates $50,000 to Ukrainian Relief EffortsCarnival Cruise Line today marked a half a century since its maiden voyage from PortMiami with a celebration aboard Carnival Conquest. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy was joined by Carnival Corp. Chairman Micky Arison and Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald; U.S. Representatives Frederica Wilson and Vern Buchanan; Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez; Miami industry and community leaders; as well as Carnival leadership.At the event, Carnival announced a $50,000 donation to World Central Kitchen to support Ukrainian relief efforts and in the name of its more than 300 team members from the country. Duffy also presented a $50,000 donation to Carnival's long-standing partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Mayor Levine Cava presented Duffy with a commemorative gift marking the occasion and Mayor Bermudez read a proclamation declaring March 11, 2022 as Carnival Cruise Line Day in Doral. Carnival currently employs more than 40,000 team members from 120 nationalities. As America's Cruise Line and the flagship brand of Carnival Corporation, Carnival has made cruising accessible and fun for more than 90 million passengers since its inception. Each year, approximately six million passengers set sail on 23 ships from 14 U.S. homeports and call on popular international destinations.In addition to today's party in Miami, Carnival's year-long 50th birthday celebrations included 17 commemorative Sailabrations cruises that featured at-sea ship meetups, special entertainment and programming.AND…As part of Carnival Cruise Line's year-long 50th birthday festivities and its Sailabrations cruises in the U.S, seven ships – Carnival Breeze, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Glory, Mardi Gras, Carnival Pride, Carnival Sunrise and Carnival Vista – met up near Cozumel yesterday for one of the biggest birthday parties at sea.During the meetup, each cruise ship hosted their own party on the Lido deck, where guests joined the Cruise Director, Playlist Productions cast and the ship's DJ for a birthday party complete with music and entertainment. Guests also participated in the biggest Ship-Tok at sea, where the ships' Cruise Directors and Fun Squads taught and led a choreographed dance inspired by Carnival's 50th birthday. Don't buy us a coffee this week instead… A HOTEL IN KYIV IS USING DONATIONS FROM AIRBNB TO DELIVER 15,000 MEALS A DAY DESPITE CONSTANT AIR RAID SIRENS AND MILITARY ATTACKS ON THE UKRAINIAN CAPITAL.£22,830 ($AUD40,628) has been donated to Campus Community A-Hotel in the city centre to keep their kitchen open and cook for military personnel, orphanages, nursing homes, and hospitals in Kyiv.The hotel is situated above a bomb shelter where an internet company set up online education for children in the shelter.“When the (sirens start), people can easily go downstairs and stay safe in the bomb shelter,” Gabovich said.“The guys from the internet company are doing a great job. They support all the connection so teachers from one shelter can teach children in another shelter.”The rooms at the hotel cost between £7-10 ($AUD12-18) per night and the cost of meals, medicine, and shipment fees to transport the food are covered.To donate to the Campus Community A-Hotel via Airbnb click HERE.Oceania World Cruise Record…Oceania Cruises, announced that the 2024 Around the World in 180 Days voyage aboard Insignia sold out within 30 minutes of opening for sale on March 2nd. In conjunction with the world cruise, the company also launched four new 72- to 82-day Grand Voyages in the Asia-Pacific region aboard Regatta, Nautica, and Riviera. The sell-out of the six-month-long world cruise and the enthusiastic response to the four Asia-Pacific voyages resulted in a new single-day booking record that surpasses the previous record set in September 2021 by almost 12%. JLo Partners with Virgin Voyages Entertainer Jennifer Lopez, has joined Virgin Voyages as an investor, with the singer to also serve as the cruise line's Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle Officer. With Jennifer Lopez on deck, the glamor, the energy, and the creativity just amped up, and they have unbelievable plans on the horizon.Virgin said it is “redefining” the nautical tradition of appointing a godmother from a ceremonial role to a modern, “change-making partnership”.Princess Cruises Celebrates the Madrina of Discovery PrincessPrincess Cruises recently celebrated and honoured the Discovery Princess Madrina – Hotel General Manager Terri Cybuliak – currently serving onboard Sky Princess, leading a team of 1,200 crew members within the hotel department. Her main role is to ensure exceptional guest experience from entertainment to food and beverage, housekeeping, and guest services.  Terri first joined Princess in 1998 as a Junior Assistant Purser on the original Crown Princess. As Hotel General Manager, Terri helped launch Majestic Princess in China and was heavily engaged in the planning of that ship. With Sky Princess, Terri became the first female Hotel General Manager at Princess to launch a newbuild from a shipyard. Discovery Princess was delivered on January 28, 2022, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild and shares all the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships – Enchanted Princess℠, Sky Princess®, Majestic Princess℠, Regal Princess℠ and Royal Princess℠. With an array of innovative new experiences, guests will enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary and indulge the senses with world-class dining options. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents mesmerizing Broadway-style production shows that can only be seen in the state-of-the-art Princess Theatre, including the newest show, Spotlight Bar. Discovery Princess uses the latest technologies to reduce fuel consumption, treat wastewater, and support our environmental compliance efforts.Discovery Princess is making make her way to the Port of Los Angeles to sail on a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages from March 27 – April 24, 2022. She will then head up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle, making her the newest ship sailing in the Alaska region.Oh Canada! Echoing the travel industry's excitement at the news that the Canadian authorities are once again welcoming cruise ships, Cunard is eager to call on Vancouver and the spectacular region of Alaska this summer and beyond.Cunard returned to Alaska in 2019 to much fanfare and excitement, and now looks ahead with great enthusiasm to their 2022 summer Alaska season on Queen Elizabeth. The ship will again sail through the storied waters and landscapes of the Last Frontier, featuring the blue hues of the immense Hubbard Glacier, and Glacier Bay National Park – where visitors are awed by some of the world's most spectacular tidewater glaciers.The ship will sail a coastal transit from Los Angeles to Vancouver on May 30, and begin sailing in Alaska on June 5, offering seven and 10-day voyages through July. At the conclusion of the season in late July, Queen Elizabeth will sail down the west coast, providing guests the option to join the ship in San Francisco and in Los Angeles, as the ship journeys onward through the Panama Canal to cap off her Alaska voyages this year. Queen Elizabeth sails in Alaska again in 2023 with an expanded series of itineraries.Following the recent announcement of the safe resumption of cruising in Canadian ports by the Federal Minister of Transport in Canada, Princess Cruises has finalised programs and guest experiences for a full summer season of 2022 cruises and cruisetours to Alaska, as well as its popular summer and fall Canada & New England program. Meanwhile for Holland America Line. The line's first ship to arrive in Canada is Koningsdam, which calls at Victoria April 9 en route to Vancouver for an April 10 arrival. On the eastern seaboard, Zaandam calls at Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 17 while on a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise sailing Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Montreal.Carnival Launches Health Verification App (US)Carnival Cruise Line is making health screening simpler and quicker for guests. After a successful pilot of VeriFLY™ by Daon, a secure and free digital health app allowing vaccinated guests to easily submit pre-embarkation information, Carnival has launched the app fleetwide for all ships in all of its U.S. homeports, making Carnival the largest cruise line to utilize VeriFLY. Guests who use the VeriFLY app can expect the time it takes to complete the health assessment process during embarkation to be cut in half.“VeriFLY helps our guests easily and securely complete pre-embarkation tasks right from their smartphone. Guests can save time at the port and get on board faster by completing the process via VeriFLY,” said Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy.Using the app has been an easy choice for guests from the start. In the pilot program's first test in January, ahead of a cruise on Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral, more than 85 percent of the 2,000 guests who opened an email invitation followed through by downloading the VeriFLY app.Available in the App Store or Google Play, once guests download VeriFLY, they can then search for Carnival Cruise Line and complete the required steps. Guests will be asked to submit required documentation, including vaccination status and COVID-19 test results. When the process is successfully completed, a VeriFLY pass will be issued in the app to present at embarkation. For more information on VeriFLY and the process, click here.Guests who choose not to complete the VeriFLY process are still able to complete their pre-cruise tasks on Carnival.com and present required COVID-19 documents during their embarkation.MSC to sail year round from New YorkMSC Cruises has announced that for the first time it will base one of its ships in New York and operate year-round sailings.  The glamorous MSC Meraviglia will homeport in the Big Apple from April 2023 for year-round cruises to the Caribbean, Bermuda, New England and Canada. Many of the cruises from New York will visit Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve – the line's stunning private island destination in The Bahamas.The deployment is set to enhance MSC Cruises' presence in the North American market by complementing the rich choice of ships and itineraries sailing from both Miami and Port Canaveral/Orlando in Florida and will give guests the opportunity to extend their holiday with a stay in New York either before or after their cruise.New York Itinerary Highlights:Caribbean itineraries of either 7 or 8 nights, featuring calls in Nassau, The Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve—MSC Cruises' beautiful private island also in The Bahamas.Bermuda itineraries lasting 6 nights and offering three days docked at King's Wharf combined with several relaxing days at sea.Northern itineraries of either 10 or 11 nights, featuring calls at Boston, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; and Saint John, New Brunswick. 11-night itineraries include an additional call in Newport, Rhode Island.About MSC MeravigliaAt 315 metres long and 65 metres tall, with an impressive 19 decks and capacity of up to 5,700 guests, MSC Meraviglia is a holiday destination in its own right—packed with innovative features to provide an unforgettable experience:10 different types of cabins to choose from, including solo cabins, popular balcony cabins, and stylish accommodations in the MSC Yacht Club – the premium ‘ship within a ship' featuring butler service, along with exclusive restaurant, lounge and pool areas.Galleria Meraviglia, a promenade lined with shops, restaurants and bars that stretches more than 90 metres and lined with an impressive LED sky screen.20 bars and 12 restaurants, including the popular Butcher's Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki.Indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, together with a water park and ropes course.Different theatrical extravaganzas in our 985-seat theatre.The extensive MSC Aurea Spa, providing massage therapy, body treatments, facial treatments, and a dedicated thermal area.557 square-metre gym featuring state-of-the-art equipment from Technogym™.MSC Kids' Club for children from 0-17 years old, with dedicated areas for babies, toddlers, children and teenagers, plus the Lego® Experience.Azamara Names Godmother of Azamara OnwardAzamara, announces Beth Santos, Founder and CEO of global community and lifestyle brand Wanderful, as Godmother of its newest ship, Azamara Onward. Recognized by Business Insider as a changemaker transforming the hospitality industry, Santos is a seasoned traveler who helps an inclusive community of over 45,000 women travel the world – aligning with Azamara's mission to bring guests to hidden gem destinations, inviting them to dive deeper with country intensive itineraries, immersive land programs, and overnight stays.While living abroad in São Tomé and Príncipe, Santos began Wanderful in 2009 as a travel blog, aiming to capture the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. More than a decade later, Wanderful now connects over 45,000 women travellers through local events in more than 50 cities worldwide, group trips, and its online social network. Both the brand and Santos herself continually advocate for equity and inclusion in the travel industry, a mission that Azamara aims to support and uplift through this relationship with Santos. In addition to founding Wanderful, Santos created the Women in Travel Summit in 2014, the premier event for women and gender diverse travel creators, entrepreneurs, and industry which is now hosted annually on two continents. Santos also started the Bessie Awards, which honor women of impact in the travel industry, and Wanderfest, the first major outdoor travel festival by and for women.Having first cruised at the age of two with her family, Santos appreciates that cruising has a unique ability to bring people together. As a Portuguese American, Santos is especially excited about Azamara's 16-Night Portuguese Pursuit Voyage, which begins in Lisbon and ends in one of Santos' favorite cities in the world, Rio De Janeiro, allowing travelers to explore many destinations that have been influenced by the Portuguese people and culture.Santos will christen Azamara Onward in Monte Carlo on the evening of May 2, the first day of the ship's maiden voyage. Ship christening is a longstanding naval tradition dating back thousands of years, and in keeping with maritime tradition, Santos will christen the ship with champagne as a part of the official naming ceremony. Guests will be a part of this historic sailing followed by an 11-night itinerary stopping in iconic Italian cities such as Florence, Rome, Amalfi, and concluding with an overnight stay in the romantic floating city of Venice.INGER KLEIN THORHAUGE NAMED FIRST CAPTAIN OF NEW CUNARD SHIP QUEEN ANNEFollowing the eagerly anticipated name reveal of Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne on February 8th, the luxury brand now introduces her first Captain, Inger Klein Thorhauge. Thorhauge will lead the team responsible for on board operations and take charge for the new Queen's maiden season.Thorhauge, Cunard's first female Captain, celebrates 25 years of service this year with the company and will sail Queen Anne from Italy, where she is currently being built, to Southampton ahead of her inaugural sailing in early 2024.Thorhauge, who became Captain of Queen Victoria in 2010, started her career in 1997 as Second Officer on board Cunard's Vistafjord. Originally from the Faroe Islands, her career with the company has seen her travel the world many times over as captain of Queen Victoria and more recently Queen Elizabeth.Sharing captain duties will be David Hudson who started his career with Cunard in 2006.Itineraries for Queen Anne will be revealed in May 2022. Further news about Queen Anne's senior leadership team will be revealed over the coming months.PONANT's Le Commandant Charcot sets new world record in the AntarcticOn the 27th of February 2022 in the Ross Sea, Le Commandant Charcot set a new world record in reaching the navigable latitude closest to the South Pole. PONANT's latest addition to the fleet, the high polar exploration hybrid-electric vessel powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Le Commandant Charcot, is the first ship in the world to reach the extreme latitude of 78°44.3 South in the Bay of Whales in the Ross Sea. Le Commandant Charcot is the world's first hybrid electric LNG powered luxury polar exploration ship. It is a major innovation that signals PONANT's deep commitment to sustainable tourism and to minimising the environmental impact. A ship of scientific opportunity, she is also the only exploration ship in the world to host researchers on board and provide them with dedicated work areas. With Le Commandant Charcot, PONANT is helping the scientific world collect data and gain new insights into the world because “we protect better what we know”. Oceanwide Expeditions announces Antarctica 2023-24 programDutch polar tour operator Oceanwide Expeditions has opened its Antarctica 2023-24 program for bookings, including in the program some of its most ambitious itineraries to date.Both classic expeditions and all-new voyages make up the 2023-24 season, which offers numerous trips for returning explorers as well as travellers discovering Antarctica for the first time.Among the program's many highlights are wildlife cruises that seek out prime hotspots for viewing exotic species, exploratory voyages that emphasize rarely visited areas, and outdoor activities that immerse guests in some of Earth's most remote and wild locations.The remote Weddell Sea, Wilkins Ice Shelf, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and iconic Antarctic Peninsula are all possibilities – along with our classic Basecamp cruises.A-ROSA to offer PremiumPLUS cruises from 2023A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH unveiled its strategy for further developing its Premium all inclusive tariff from the 2023 season onwards. Based on detailed guest surveys and market research, the company has developed a new concept for its cruises to meet the changing needs of its guests.More than 200 improvements – large and small – will ensure that A-ROSA, currently a premium operator, becomes a ‘PremiumPLUS' operator from the 2023 season onwards. Taking into account the entire customer journey – before, during and after travel – the company will focus on making its cruises more customizable, as well as providing even better service, improving its culinary offering, becoming more family-friendly and developing its well-being portfolio. A-ROSA also plans to place greater importance on sustainability and on offering authentic experiences at its destinations.Authentic, personalised experiences in the cruise regionsAnother new area of focus for A-ROSA's city breaks by ship is helping guests experience the different destinations in an authentic way. They'll have the opportunity to get to know chefs, artists and local people from the various regions. A-ROSA will also introduce Destination Scouts. This innovative idea involves locals advising guests visiting their hometown on how to get the most out of their trip. “We'll be looking for people from the cities we call at who can give our guests insider tips about the best places to eat or shop and the best current exhibitions, concerts and events,” explained Eichler. “This will give our guests a really in-depth experience of the region and provide insight into local life beyond the tourist areas.”When it comes to excursions, there will also be a focus on personalised experiences. With 500 different excursions available, there will be something for everyone. Guests who book excursions in the new ‘exclusive tours' category will enjoy individual tours with a vehicle and driver plus their own tour guide. One particular highlight is the half-day excursion with dinner, which will be included in the cruise price from 2023 and guarantees guests an unforgettable evening.More entertainment and relaxationA-ROSA's onboard entertainment programme is set to provide even more value from 2023. Cruises with a duration of five nights or more will include an evening concert, while cruises lasting seven nights or more will feature two. Cruises of nine nights or longer will also have a subject-matter expert on board to give lectures about the destinations. The musical artists will either come from or be influenced by the cruise regions. Through their music – whether traditional songs or global hits – they'll convey the artistic flair of their homeland to the guests.A-ROSA is also responding to its guests' desire for more relaxation and well-being by widening the range of activities available. The SPA-ROSA will provide new treatments and massages, while yoga and fitness classes will be added to the onboard programme. As well as going on guided bike tours, guests will also be able to borrow e-bikes and explore destinations on their own. What's more, as the industry's only provider of family cruises, A-ROSA will also be extending its offering for children. “As well as running dedicated family cruises during the school holidays, we'll provide a Kids Club with organised activities on almost all our ships if there are more than ten children on board,” explained Eichler.Focusing on sustainability“When we were working on our realignment plan, it quickly became clear that sustainability would play a central role,” said Eichler. “A-ROSA has always been involved in environmental and social actions, but taking responsibility will be a special area of focus for us in the future.” With this in mind, A-ROSA opened its own sustainability department on 1 February 2022. Department head Sandra Wendland introduced herself at the press conference. “We've brought a high-level partner on board – the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research – and we'll be working together to develop an integrated, long-term sustainability strategy for A-ROSA,” explained Wendland. The plan for the next twelve months is to determine A-ROSA's current sustainability footprint and, on the basis of field analyses and stakeholder surveys, create a clear roadmap to 2030, which will set out indicators, actions to take and targets. “We'll be presenting the entire development and implementation process in a transparent way, and the roadmap will be unveiled at the start of the 2023 season,” concluded Wendland.Viking Mississippi Floats Viking® celebrated the new 386-guest Viking Mississippi® was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking's highly-anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul.The traditional float out took place at Edison Chouest Offshore's LaShip shipyard in Houma, Louisiana and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its final stage of construction. In keeping with maritime tradition, the ship's ceremonial godmother, Dionne Chouest, General Counsel of Edison Chouest Offshore, assisted with the float out.Viking's arrival to the Mississippi will represent a major commitment to tourism and economic development in many communities along the river, with the new voyages expected to bring more than 7,500 guests to the region in 2022 and 17,600+ during the first full sailing season in 2023. Currently scheduled ports of call on Viking's new Mississippi River itineraries comprise seven U.S. states: Louisiana (Baton Rouge, Darrow, New Orleans and St. Francisville); Mississippi (Natchez and Vicksburg); Tennessee (Memphis); Missouri (Hannibal, St. Louis); Iowa (Burlington, Dubuque and Davenport); Wisconsin (La Crosse); and Minnesota (Red Wing, St. Paul).The Viking Mississippi  Hosting 386 guests in 193 all outside staterooms, the new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by Viking's award-winning river and ocean ships and will feature elegant Scandinavian design, as well as public spaces that are familiar to guests but reimagined for Mississippi River voyages. Purpose-built for the Mississippi, the five-deck ship's cutting-edge design, expansive windows and comfortable amenities will make it the largest and most modern ship in the region.Fred. Olsen companies fund lorry to send team donations to UkraineSuffolk-based companies Fred. Olsen Ltd, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Fred. Olsen Travel have jointly funded a lorry to send aid donated by team members to support Ukrainian refugees.Between them, the team filled 61 boxes to help those in need, containing women's, men's and children's clothing, medication for adults and children, toiletries, nappies, blankets, batteries and power packs, thermal flasks and more than 70 soft toys.The donations were collected from Fred. Olsen House, in White House Road, Ipswich, yesterday by Ruslan Postupalenko, who is providing lorries to transport the goods from his Felixstowe-based company RPER Ltd.Ruslan, aged 23 and who was born in Ukraine, is working alongside fellow Suffolk firms A2B-Online Ltd, who have donated trailers to carry the donations, and OLMAR Ltd whose drivers are donating their time to transport the goods safely.The three Fred. Olsen companies will be jointly funding the cost of the fuel for one of Ruslan's lorries to travel to Ukraine.Endurance is FoundThe Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is pleased to confirm that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship which has not been seen since it was crushed by the ice and sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915.One hundred years after Shackleton's death, Endurance was found at a depth of 3008 metres in the Weddell Sea, within the search area defined by the expedition team before its departure from Cape Town, and approximately four miles south of the position originally recorded by Captain Worsley.The team worked from the South African polar research and logistics vessel, S.A. Agulhas II, owned by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment and under Master, Capt. Knowledge Bengu, using Saab's Sabertooth hybrid underwater search vehicles. 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The Story of Rabbi Zev Leff - Moshav Matisyahu | Meaningful People #75   Rabbi Zev Leff is one of Israel's most popular Torah educators. He is the Rabbi of Moshav Matisyahu, a small religious community located in central Israel.  Rabbi Leff was born in the Bronx, where he attended public school before his family relocated to Miami, where he enrolled in a conservative school before subsequently transferring to a yeshiva. He received semicha from the Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland Ohio, where he studied under Rav Mordechai Gifter. He married Rivkah Minkoff of Ellenville, New York. During a Pesach visit to Miami, Rabbi Leff stepped in to help the Young Israel of Greater Miami in North Miami Beach with some speeches. His talks were received so well that after Pesach, he was invited to apply for the position of rabbi. During a Pesach visit to Miami, Rabbi Leff stepped in to help the Young Israel of Greater Miami in North Miami Beach with some speeches. His talks were received so well that after Pesach, he was invited to apply for the position of rabbi. In 1983, Fulfilling a life-long dream, he moved with his family to Eretz Yisrael, eventually settling in Moshav Matityahu. Today, in addition to his communal duties, Rabbi Leff is also Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshiva Gedolah Matisyahu, and oversees the Kollel on the Moshav. In addition to the shiurim he gives seven days a week at Matityahu, Rabbi Leff is constantly traveling to speak at schools, yeshivas, seminaries, and events throughout Israel and abroad. He has been a featured speaker at the conventions of the Orthodox Union, Agudas Yisrael, and Torah Umesorah. In November 2018, a Sky News video of Rabbi Leff engrossed in a sefer at a Scotland–Israel UEFA soccer game, oblivious to the excitement in the stadium after Israel scored its first goal, went viral. Rabbi Leff and his wife had been visiting their family and accompanied them to the game. As he personally had no interest in the match, Rabbi Leff brought his Gemara along to learn. The sight of the rabbi enjoying his sefer during the game made an indelible impression upon millions of people worldwide. To connect with Rabbi Leff and his teachings, visit rabbileff.net where he expounds on current issues and timely topics. Subscribe to our Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2WALuE2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/MPPGooglePodcasts   Or wherever Podcasts are available!   Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meaningfulpeoplepodcast Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MPPonFB Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/MeaningfuPplPod Editor: Sruly S. Podcast created by: Yaakov Langer & Nachi Gordon   For more info and upcoming news check out: https://MeaningfulPeoplePodcast.com   #jew #jewish #podcast #frum #rabbi #frumpodcast #meaningfulpeople #torah #mitzvah #hashem #jewishmusic #jewishpodcast #israel #kumzitz #nachigordon #yaakovlanger #jewishpod

In your classic clip Golden Girls clip show, we've got Sal being a total bagagalupe and Sophia's dad letting him know it, Blanche meeting another gay man in Clayton's favorite bar, the girls going to a nudist resort, and Blanche bringing sexual liberation and responsibility to a Greater Miami pharmacy. What a load of fun! Happy Valentine's Day to each and every one of our listeners and remember, you're special.  

LTL: Then and Now with David Ross David Ross and Joe Lynch discuss LTL: then and now. David is the Executive Vice President of Roadrunner Freight, a leading less-than-truckload carrier offering high quality and reliable LTL services About David Ross  David Ross is the Executive Vice President of Roadrunner Freight.  Mr. Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel's Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. During his tenure at Stifel, his awards included ranking #1 in stock picking multiple times in the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Analysts Survey and in Financial Times/StarMine America's Top Analysts report. He is the former author of the monthly Cass Transportation Index Report, speaks regularly at industry conferences, and has advised supply chain leaders and executives of both public and private carriers, shippers, and 3PLs on operations and strategy. Before joining Stifel in 2005, he was an analyst with Legg Mason Capital Markets, worked briefly in the industry at RailWorks Corp., and began his career as an analyst in the global investment banking division of Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown. Mr. Ross received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and is a CFA charterholder. In addition, he serves on the Ubuntu Council for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), and the Board of Directors for the Carson Scholars Fund, The Fountainhead Residency, and the Humane Society of Greater Miami. He also sits on the Advisory Boards for PICKUP Now, Inc. and EmergeTech, LLC. About Roadrunner Freight Roadrunner Freight is a leading less-than-truckload provider offering high quality, reliable LTL services. Roadrunner's “Ship It Like You Own It” commitment guides the company to provide unparalleled service and reliable LTL solutions for customers. With 31 service centers and strategic partnerships across the country, Roadrunner delivers expansive long-haul metro to metro service connecting major U.S. markets. For more information, please visit www.shiproadrunnerfreight.com. For information on joining the Roadrunner Freight team, please contact rr-humanresources@rrts.com. Independent Contractors and Owner Operators interested in driving and lease purchase opportunities can call 888-874-9174 or email ltlrecruiting@rrts.com to learn more. Key Takeaways - LTL: Then and Now History of LTL Less-than-truckload carriers began operating in the 1920's when the economy was very spread out and driven by manufacturing. Overtime the less-than-truckload business has shifted from a heavily unionized industry to a mostly non-union industry. When deregulation of the trucking industry occurred in 1980, 55 of the top 60 less-than-truckload carriers were union, today only 3 of the top 60 less-than-truckload carriers are union. The LTL market is about one tenth the size of the truckload market. Only 5 carriers control about 60% of the less-than-truckload freight market: FedEx, Old Dominion, XPO, Estes, and TForce Freight (which acquired UPS Freight). LTL Future: Pricing The less-than-truckload pricing is complex and the industry is slowing moving to a new pricing model that will be simpler. The outdated tariff model is going away as smart carriers adopt technology and dimensioners that enable them to better cost the freight. LTL Future: Modal Mix The LTL industry is right between the small package market (UPS, FedEx) and the truckload market. In the past, the small package and truckload carriers were able to win some of the business that would have normally gone to the LTL carriers. Today, the modal mix is very favorable to LTL carriers because truckload carriers and the small package providers are swamped and they can't compete with the LTL pricing. LTL Future: Ecommerce Ecommerce and the Amazon effect has sped up the entire supply chain, which is good for the less-than-truckload business. Ecommerce fulfillment centers often need more frequent replenishment of smaller quantity sizes. As a result, ecommerce has been very beneficial for the less-than-truckload business. To support same-day and next-day shipments, there is a trend of fulfillment centers being smaller and closer to consumers. This trend will be very advantageous for the less-than-truckload industry. LTL Future: Labor Less-than-truckload Truck drivers are generally paid more thank truckload drivers. The less-than-truckload industry is facing a serious shortage of drivers and dock workers. The Biden administration is pro-union, which could potentially impact the less-than-truckload industry. Less-than-truckload shippers and carriers are learning the importance of making the job more attractive for drivers and dock workers. Learn More About LTL: Then and Now Roadrunner Freight David Ross David is active in the following charities, check them out:  Fountain Head Africa Outreach Project Humane Society of Greater Miami Carson Scholars Fund Other Podcasts About LTL A New Model for LTL Shipping with Keith Farnsworth LTL Basics with Doug Sartain The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Virginia M. Akar is the founding CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Miami, formerly known as Strong Girls, Inc. As an advocate for education equality, she works to ensure that girls in underserved communities have access to support, resources and information that will lead to positive academic, health and behavioral outcomes. Virginia's early career as a Miami-Dade County prosecutor working in the juvenile division set the foundation for her advocacy work for young girls. She saw beyond the child in front of the judge and saw instead a complex system that rarely addressed the problem from its root causes. In 2015, research led her to Social and Emotional Learning as a solution to help young girls, particularly those who've experienced childhood trauma, break out of the vicious cycle they were born into. In 2020 Virginia was awarded the United Way Essie Silva Community Builder Award.  Virginia, her husband and their three children are proud to call Miami home. -- IN THIS EPISODE OF THE KNOW WITH NIKKI SPO, Nikki and Virginia discuss many topics related to the empowerment of young women and girls.  Virginia shares her story of leaving a successful career as a prosecutor to raise her children, and how her earlier career and what she had seen led her to create the nonprofit Strong Girls, Inc.  Nikki and Virginia touch on the importance of mentorship, the importance of having “the right mentor” and the beauty and strength created when one woman connects with another.  Virginia provides a comprehensive outline of the amazing work Girls Inc. of Greater Miami is doing including the “whole girl experience”. In her fun and thoughtful way, Nikki floats the topic of how women relate to their bodies, how men relate to women's personal relationships with their own bodies and how we all must work together to create societal change around this somewhat taboo topic.  Lastly, the women touch on the concept of “leaning in”, asking for help and accepting that help.  Listen! -- More topics covered: the power of self-esteem building for children mentorship the concept of "not yet" the whole girl experience leaning in and the strength of asking for help -- Connect with Virginia: Web: www.girlsincmiami.org IG: @girlsincmiami Connect with Nikki: Web: www.nikkispo.com IG: @nikkisappspo / @theknowwithnikkispo For information on sponsorship/collaborations, please email brands@nikkispo.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikki-spo/support

Kristen Corpion / Founder & Owner of CORPlaw and Sidebar A Florida native, Kristen has been practicing law for 6 years, owns two companies, and has earned such distinctions as being named one of South Florida's Outstanding 40 Lawyers Under 40 by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Rookie of the Year by the Greater Miami. (more…)

So many powerful points in this episode! Natalie Norfus is Managing Owner at The Norfus Firm. She is an HR & Inclusion Strategist, a mother, a trusted friend and a workplace problem solver. Natalie has over 15 years of experience counseling employers on diversity & HR strategies, compliance, and litigation. Natalie has worked with global employers in various industries including quick services restaurants, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare, and she firmly believes that there is no “one size fits all” approach to HR and diversity strategies. Having come from a diverse upbringing and having worked with employers across the globe, Natalie draws on her varied experiences to customize strategies that are unique to each organization. Natalie is passionate about supporting mentoring and educational opportunities for underserved youth. She currently serves on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. In this informative episode of The Know, Nikki and Natalie examine the importance of building workplace cultures that include voices of varying backgrounds and ways to make this happen. Natalie and Nikki share their love of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization and why they both find it crucial for their children to understand the importance of giving back to the community and truly being of service. Natalie discusses her role as an HR & Inclusion Strategist, and how she has been able to effectively work with companies to create safer and more productive workplaces. Natalie expands on her work with companies of varying sizes to implement short and longterm plans to increase minority representation and ownership and talks about why this is so important and culturally relevant. Natalie has also had a very pivotal role in helping companies to develop communication plans regarding their organizations' position on diversity and diversity related issues. This episode touches on many important, sensitive, and timely topics that are critical to the success or failure of running a business in 2021. It is both engaging and informative! Connect with Nikki: Web: www.nikkispo.com IG: @theknowwithnikkispo / @nikkisappspo For information on sponsorships/collaboration, please contact brands@nikkispo.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikki-spo/support

Hola mi Gente Fabulosa y Hermosa. Aquí estamos en una Nueva edición. This is a special edition with my incredible guests. This was made possible and coordinated by Yvette Rodriguez - Marketing/PR director and founder Afro-Latino Professionals Chapter and co-owner along with her twin sister Yvonne Rodriguez -Tres Linda's Cubanas - a cigar business. Yvette has created, along with Afro-Latino Studies expert award-winning Author and founder of the Ernesto Gamboa project Orlando Addison. Attorney/Activist and author Marilyn Holifield (Native Floridian). She's an ambassador and spokesperson for Miami MoCAAD (non-profit organization - a museum project is seeking to create a premier art space in Greater Miami dedicated to the art and artists of the Global Africa Diaspora. The links for this show: https://www.thegamboaproject.com/ https://twitter.com/oaddison?s=21 https://instagram.com/afrolatinoprofessionals?utm_medium=copy_link https://twitter.com/yrprmiami?s=21 https://instagram.com/marilynholifield?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.miamimocaad.org/team.html https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/h/holifield-marilyn-j https://mango.bz/authors/marilyn-holifield-425 Voiceover & audio by https://linktr.ee/the.50fifty #podcaster #afrolatina #blogger #podcastlife #audioediting #blackwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chombitachronicles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chombitachronicles/support

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Access to Justice for Low Income Communities is a two-episode discussion with Legal Aid and pro-bono legal services leaders throughout the state of Florida. Our first episode features a conversation with Jayme Cassidy of Legal Services of Greater Miami and Brandi Thomas of the Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee. Tune in to learn about the different structures of legal service organizations, the types of pro bono services offered by legal service organizations, opportunities for attorneys and firms to volunteer their services, and more.

Miami is on a roll. The week ending May 15, saw Miami reporting higher ADR and  RevPAR than even 2019, reports STR. The figures reflect a trend that has been consistent for months. What is Miami doing different? How is it coping with the staffing crisis that we see rampant across our hospitality industry? Wendy Kallergis has a unique vantage point as the President of the Greater Miami Beach Hotel Association. Listen to her talk us through all these issues with a nuance and positivity that comes with years of experience. This episode is part of the Hotel Moment Deep Dive on the staffing crisis. 

LTL: Then and Now with David Ross David Ross and Joe Lynch discuss LTL: then and now. David is the Executive Vice President of Roadrunner Freight, a leading less-than-truckload carrier offering high quality and reliable LTL services About David Ross  David Ross is the Executive Vice President of Roadrunner Freight.  Mr. Ross was most recently Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation & Logistics Equity Research practice. During his tenure at Stifel, his awards included ranking #1 in stock picking multiple times in the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Analysts Survey and in Financial Times/StarMine America’s Top Analysts report. He is the former author of the monthly Cass Transportation Index Report, speaks regularly at industry conferences, and has advised supply chain leaders and executives of both public and private carriers, shippers, and 3PLs on operations and strategy. Before joining Stifel in 2005, he was an analyst with Legg Mason Capital Markets, worked briefly in the industry at RailWorks Corp., and began his career as an analyst in the global investment banking division of Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown. Mr. Ross received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and is a CFA charterholder. In addition, he serves on the Ubuntu Council for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), and the Board of Directors for the Carson Scholars Fund, The Fountainhead Residency, and the Humane Society of Greater Miami. He also sits on the Advisory Boards for PICKUP Now, Inc. and EmergeTech, LLC. About Roadrunner Freight Roadrunner Freight is a leading less-than-truckload provider offering high quality, reliable LTL services. Roadrunner’s “Ship It Like You Own It” commitment guides the company to provide unparalleled service and reliable LTL solutions for customers. With 31 service centers and strategic partnerships across the country, Roadrunner delivers expansive long-haul metro to metro service connecting major U.S. markets. For more information, please visit www.shiproadrunnerfreight.com. For information on joining the Roadrunner Freight team, please contact rr-humanresources@rrts.com. Independent Contractors and Owner Operators interested in driving and lease purchase opportunities can call 888-874-9174 or email ltlrecruiting@rrts.com to learn more. Key Takeaways - LTL: Then and Now History of LTL Less-than-truckload carriers began operating in the 1920's when the economy was very spread out and driven by manufacturing. Overtime the less-than-truckload business has shifted from a heavily unionized industry to a mostly non-union industry. When deregulation of the trucking industry occurred in 1980, 55 of the top 60 less-than-truckload carriers were union, today only 3 of the top 60 less-than-truckload carriers are union. The LTL market is about one tenth the size of the truckload market. Only 5 carriers control about 60% of the less-than-truckload freight market: FedEx, Old Dominion, XPO, Estes, and TForce Freight (which acquired UPS Freight). LTL Future: Pricing The less-than-truckload pricing is complex and the industry is slowing moving to a new pricing model that will be simpler. The outdated tariff model is going away as smart carriers adopt technology and dimensioners that enable them to better cost the freight. LTL Future: Modal Mix The LTL industry is right between the small package market (UPS, FedEx) and the truckload market. In the past, the small package and truckload carriers were able to win some of the business that would have normally gone to the LTL carriers. Today, the modal mix is very favorable to LTL carriers because truckload carriers and the small package providers are swamped and they can't compete with the LTL pricing. LTL Future: Ecommerce Ecommerce and the Amazon effect has sped up the entire supply chain, which is good for the less-than-truckload business. Ecommerce fulfillment centers often need more frequent replenishment of smaller quantity sizes. As a result, ecommerce has been very beneficial for the less-than-truckload business. To support same-day and next-day shipments, there is a trend of fulfillment centers being smaller and closer to consumers. This trend will be very advantageous for the less-than-truckload industry. LTL Future: Labor Less-than-truckload Truck drivers are generally paid more thank truckload drivers. The less-than-truckload industry is facing a serious shortage of drivers and dock workers. The Biden administration is pro-union, which could potentially impact the less-than-truckload industry. Less-than-truckload shippers and carriers are learning the importance of making the job more attractive for drivers and dock workers. Learn More About LTL: Then and Now Roadrunner Freight David Ross David is active in the following charities, check them out:  Fountain Head Africa Outreach Project Humane Society of Greater Miami Carson Scholars Fund Other Podcasts About LTL A New Model for LTL Shipping with Keith Farnsworth LTL Basics with Doug Sartain The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

This Event was Recorded Live on Zoom. We were also joined by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman for part of it. Rabbi Freeman is the Author of Bringing Heaven Down to Earth and Senior Editor at Chabad.orgBuy David's New Book Connected Capitalism Here https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Capitalism-Jewish-Wisdom-Transform/dp/1487508425/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1620419819&sr=8-1 About the Event We are at a very unique point in history, coming out of a global pandemic that turned everything upside down. As our attention turns to rebuilding, what we need are strategies for life in the post-COVID world. Connected Capitalism is a guide for bringing Jewish wisdom, which holds that the sacred is expressed in our interaction with the everyday, to all facets of our lives. This means favouring action over passivity, knowing that every action we take has the potential to transform. It means choosing actions that change us, our environment, and all those we come in contact with. It means doing the spiritual work that will allow us to find meaning, connection, and wonder.Join us for this timely conversation, as we explore how Jewish wisdom can help us thrive after the pandemic.Hosted by Rohr Chabad NDG | Young Jewish Professionals | JMontreal.com Special Thanks to Federation CJA | Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal | Nussia & Andre Aisenstadt FoundationAbout Professor David Weitzner, PhD, MBADavid Weitzner (PhD, MBA) is at heart a philosopher who briefly became a music industry executive and has now spent nearly two decades as a professor of strategy. He is the author of Connected Capitalism: How Jewish Wisdom Can Transform Work and Fifteen Paths: How to Tune Out Noise, Turn On Imagination and Find Wisdom. David’s research focuses on the intersection of business ethics, strategy, and stakeholder theory. His writing has been featured in top academic journals, including Academy of Management Review, Organization Studies and the Journal of Business Ethics, as well as in popular media outlets as diverse as Tablet Magazine, The Forward and Quillette. He has presented at a host of international conferences, including Business as an Agent of World Benefit co-sponsored by the U.N. Global Compact. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and three kids. https://www.davidweitzner.com/About Rabbi Yisroel BernathRabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University. He received his BA and Rabbinical Ordination from the Central Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brooklyn, NY, and his MA in Hebrew Letters from the Yeshiva Gedolah Rabbinical College of Greater Miami. He also has a diploma from Hadassah-Wizo for training in Structural Cognitive Modifiability. He has extensive experience working in Adult Education and Special Education as well as coaching hundreds of young adults and couples.In 2010, he was Canada's only finalist for the Jewish Community Hero Award. Known as “The Love Rabbi,” he exudes warmth and has an air of non-judgmental approachability. It’s no wonder he’s one of Canada's most popular under-40 rabbis! Rabbi Bernath lives in Montreal's trendy Monkland Village with his beloved wife Sara and adorable children Chaya, Zalmy, Leiba, Hena, and Yair. http://www.theloverabbi.comSupport the show (http://www.jewishndg.com/donate)

Franklin “Frank” Ramos has written over 20 books, 400 articles and spent many years providing invaluable advice to lawyers around the country. In this episode Frank discusses some of the challenges facing young lawyers such as mental health challenges, work-life balance issues, lack of mentorship from experienced lawyers, and expectations that lawyers of color may face. Frank also gives us a glimpse into the future of law, especially as it pertains to technology. He gives advice on what to expect as law becomes more automated and impacted by remote work and how to ensure that you become a well-rounded lawyer and professional overall. Timestamps:Mentorship and suggestions for young lawyers (2:59)What does the future of law look like? (20:20)Work-life balance as a lawyer (27:13) Quote:“We've all been through this process before, if you're a lawyer, and really any professional, you start a new career and you're wondering if you're doing it properly. You're wondering what your long-term prognosis is going to be in terms of what you want to do, how you want to get there, and what your goals maybe.” Clarke SilverglateWebsite: https://www.cspalaw.com/ Frank Ramos, Clarke Silverglate Managing PartnerFrank is the Managing Partner of Clarke Silverglate, where he practices in the areas of commercial litigation, drug and medical device, products liability and catastrophic personal injury.  He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for his defense work in product liability matters.  Frank has been with Clarke Silverglate for virtually his entire career.  He has tried to verdict personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and inverse condemnation cases.  As a certified mediator, Frank has resolved numerous matters through alternative dispute resolution.  Frank is an ambassador for the Firm's mission of leadership and service.  He has been President of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association and the 11th Judicial Historical Society and has served on the boards of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Florida International University's Alumni Association, Florida International University's Honors College, Parent to Parent of Miami, Miami-Dade Defense Bar Association, Legal Services of Greater Miami, and Florida Christian School.  He serves as a mentor to countless young lawyers and law students through his publications, social media posts, presentations, webinars, and his “coffee chats.”  Frank has written 20 books for lawyers, edited five books for lawyers,  and has written over 400 articles for lawyers and business professionals.Frank's dedication to young lawyers is exemplified through his development of a Deposition Boot Camp and Art of Marketing Program for the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, an invitation-only defense organization that handpicked Frank for membership just eight years into his practice.  Frank's daily practice pointers and business tips on LinkedIn has over 55,000 followers and 5,000 friends on Facebook.In his spare time, Frank enjoys writing, reading science fiction, and listening to his two sons, David and Michael, perform classical and jazz music. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miamimentor/Website: https://www.MiamiMentor.com Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at feedback@1958lawyer.com Episode Transcription:Voiceover  0:01  So you're a lawyer and your clients are squeezing you for lower fees. How do you put more cash in your pocket? We want to expose you to new ways of practicing law. endless hours with no home life and a lease on an expensive office are so 1999 It's time to make a change for the better. Here to help you with that are your hosts Ron Vox dollar and Kirsten Mayfield. Welcome to the 1958 lawyer podcast. Ron Bockstahler  0:30  Welcome to the 1958 lawyer. I'm your co host Ron Bockstahler. Kirsten Mayfield  0:33  And I'm Kirsten Mayfield and we have with us today Frank Ramos Jr. He's a partner at Clark Silverglate in Miami, Florida, where he practices in the areas of commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability. But how I know Frank and how you probably know Frank is from his short and insightful LinkedIn posts. He's got 58,000 plus followers on LinkedIn. He talks about everything from practicing law and running a law firm to really just being a human being and a leader. He's written 15 books for lawyers, edited five, and they spam topics just like his LinkedIn posts from the very practical like his SL do strategic planning manual, which he co authored with john C. Trimble to the more personal like his book, Confessions of a Latino lawyer, and thank you so much for being with us today. Frank, Frank Ramos  1:19  thanks so much for having me. I really appreciate it. Kirsten Mayfield  1:21  Yeah, you're also into jazz, as we discussed, you've got some amazing art on the back of your wall. So in Oak Park, where I live, we usually have this awesome springtime festival. It's called jazz. Nah, we couldn't have it this year. So do you have a recommendation for a record or artist, my husband and I should check out? Frank Ramos  1:42  Well, you know, I listened to a lot of the old classical stuff, people can't watch us. But I have a record player to my right. And I have a bunch of old jazz albums. And I have, you know, some of the classes like Frank Sinatra, and I have Miles Davis and a bunch of these others. The End are some art you mentioned, that's right behind me, one of which is a picture of IRA Sullivan, who's right behind me who is actually a big Chicago jazz artist. And every year he would celebrate his birthday in Chicago, he passed away last year due to complications of cancer at 87. He was actually a member of our church, and played with both our boys who both play jazz and other types of music. But I'm a big believer in sort of the Bebop 1950s era that is so much going through a bit of a renaissance now. So yes, it is. Kirsten Mayfield  2:32  All right, great, I'm going to put links in that show notes as well to that. So people can check them out to not just me, and I appreciate it. Because I left the JASTA really sad to not have it this year, I can just talk your ear off about jazz, but into the law and the legal industry and everything. And let's start super easy. What brought you to start posting on LinkedIn, and building this network that you're building. Frank Ramos  3:00  You know, I've been on LinkedIn for a number of years, I think it got on around 2008 or nine when it was very much sort of a place where you share your resume and you did little else on the platform. And I didn't really understand the platform at the time. I know people were trying to connect on it trying to talk about their careers and their jobs and what they did. And I didn't really understand at the time, and I revisited the platform a few times until around 2016 when I just wrote a book called, he says it's handbook. It's a free book. And I was trying to promote and I thought, oh, LinkedIn are a good place. I mean, a lot of good lawyers are there. And let me try to share some of my thoughts from that book on that platform. And so I would just take little excerpts and share it. And then at some point early on, in that process around, I won't say August 2016, I decided I was going to post daily. And I committed myself to doing that. I've been doing that ever since I've posted every day, maybe with the exception or once or twice in those four or almost five years, and develop a bit of a following along the way. And my post is you're probably familiar with a very general, they're very much geared toward younger lawyers, I have two sons are 22 and 19. Neither of them are in law. They're both into music that kind of uses away because they both follow me there's a way to kind of give them nice fatherly advice. And a lot of times dads realize that their kids won't always listen to them. But sometimes you'll have other people comment in your posts. That's a really good idea. And then your son's like, Oh, well somebody else thinks is a good idea that my dad was actually had something to say to me. So a lot of my posts are basically like me talking to my son's barn, anybody else. So that's a lot of what I do on that forum. And early on in my practice. I've been practicing since 1997. Graduated from your son Manny. And around 2000 2001 I had a real bad case of imposter syndrome. I didn't think I was particularly good at what I was doing. I didn't think that's particularly effective. And I took it upon myself to start writing I started basically reducing what I thought I knew about the practice into small articles or sort of how to articles and And I've been doing that ever since on and off in some periods of my career where I haven't done much writing at all. But I want to say in the last five years or so, I've been writing a lot. And most of my books, if not all of them are pretty much how to books. They're how to take a deposition, how to try a case, how to market your practice, how to do public speaking, so on so forth. And whenever I do that, the book first and foremost is really for me, it's really for me to understand how to do that type of activity. You know, if I really want to know how to take a deposition, I started a deposition bootcamp is yes, I want to teach and lawyers but I really want to learn not only the practice from sitting down and thinking through it, but you know, talking to other lawyers did it as well. And so the process for me is really a selfish one primarily at first, and then it's an opportunity for me to then share with others what I learned through that process. And a lot of young lawyers don't have a lot of mentors, they don't have people who they can listen to or talk to, and a lot of firms don't have the resources or the time the partners are busy billion hours, and they don't really want to spend time with your lawyers. And it's very stressful. And a lot of young lawyers don't know what to say or do or how to interact or how to respond to a given situation. So I tried to, and my writing this want to give them sort of, you know, tell them to keep their chins up, and things are gonna be okay. And no matter what you do, there's ways of addressing and resolving those issues, and then also try to provide them real, practical advice. Having now done this for over five years, now, you kind of run out of things, the practical stuff to say, and a lot of that stuff is my books. So I've kind of really moved beyond that. I'll still do some of that, but a lot more of it, it's just, you know, you're gonna be okay, you know, even when it's not okay, it's gonna be okay. type of postings and, and if you want to learn, I think a Depo, almost all my books are free, go to my website, Manny, mentor, calm and find it there and look for my materials there. But I'm really trying to lend any engineer and if done, lawyers won't call me or email me, I'll usually set up a time to talk to them, usually in the evenings or the weekends when I'm not in middle of something, in a case for emotion or demo. And I found that everybody pretty much has the same question. Everybody has the same worries and concerns and fears. And that within 15 minutes, I'm I don't know, if I can solve all your problems, I can help you figure out how to address them. They're all pretty much in the same boat. We've all been through this process before, if you're a lawyer, and really any professional, I mean, you start a new career, you're wondering if you're doing it properly, you're wondering what your long term prognosis is gonna be in terms what you want to do, and how you want to get there and what your goals may be. And I think a lot of people just need someone to say, you know, look, you know, what do you want to be in 510 15 years? What are the long term larger goals? You know, what do you think you need to do to get here from here to there. Now, these are some suggestions, but you know, these certainly is not the whole number of suggestions and, and you can pursue it however you want to pursue it. And then most people, once they have an end in mind and have a pathway to get there, then they can figure it out. And so that's kind of what I've been doing on that platform for I guess, now for five years. And it's grown into quite a large tribe I get to interact with on a daily basis. Kirsten Mayfield  8:12  So you're a partner at your firm. Do you have like that sort of like leadership and role in your firm to how big is your firm? Frank Ramos  8:21  We're a small firm, there's like eight or nine of us. And you know, we've had different lawyers coming through our firm over the years. And and yeah, I think a mentoring role too. So you enter the Lord come here, and I'll sit down with them and kind of talk through whatever issues they may have, whether they're handling my cases or another attorneys cases. And you know, when people don't appreciate from the practice law is that yes, there is a certain skill set you need, and there's a certain craft to it. But there's very much a process to it. And, and what I try to do is I take every activity and I break it down into almost like a flowchart. Like, you know, these are the steps you need to follow the different A to B to C. And that should get you 90% of the way there. The other 10% is the experience and skill set and, and sort of the imagination, but a lot of what we do, I don't say it's rote, but it does have a certain process involved. And I've spent a lot of time studying what that process is I have a book, just the book of checklists. That's the one book I actually sell. It's for the ABA and it's basically every activity you do as a lawyer, whether it's an intake or talking to a witness, or taking a deposition or trying a case or even leading your firm or hiring somebody or doing an interview, basically just a list of checklists, and it goes through steps A through Z on how I do it and how I do it may not be how everybody else does it, but at least it provides a roadmap on how to achieve and I think that's true for anything we do in the practice pretty much in any career. Ron Bockstahler  9:54  Break take us back to you mentioned imposter syndrome. Is this self diagnosed Frank Ramos  10:00  It is something that's Ron Bockstahler  10:01  huge. I think a lot of us have that. And I've never actually put a title to it. But I'm thinking even of myself going, and what do I actually know? What can I do for anyone what you know? And it sounds like you took that and said, Okay, I'm going to get better at it. And you know, the old adage is the teacher makes the greatest student is what comes to mind, as I was listening to, you Frank Ramos  10:19  know, it's very point, I think each of us struggles with it at some point, especially early on in our careers. And we need some sort of ratification that we actually know what we're doing. And I did it through writing, not so much to show people I could write, but just so that I can reduce to writing what I already knew, and the process, get better at it. Because you know, you sit down, and let's say you want to argue a hearing, and say, Well, I know how do I prepare for hearing in front of a state court judge, let me these are the eight steps to come to mind. There's three more, let me think there's a little bit more, let me add those steps. Let me talk to some other people who go to hearings and get their input and suddenly have 14 steps. And now it's like, Okay, this is the 14 steps, I follow these 14 steps, I'm 90% of the way home. And that was kind of what I did. I've been doing that since 2001. And the last years I've been doing it, I've moved away from articles and done it in the form of books. But that's what I do. And I think that's pretty applicable to any career. And here, if you're in position or position or an accountant, you know, there's a process everything we do, not to sort of knock out or eliminate the creativity from it. But it really helps have that checklist I like when pilots get on, before they fly, they always go through their checklist to make sure that things will fall in sky. And it's no different for any one of us. Ron Bockstahler  11:36  So give us some ideas so that you were talking confidence, we got a lot of young attorneys that are you know, no one wants to admit it. But I think struggling with their confidence to make you know, can I do this, know what some advice you can give them or you've given to you know, if you don't want to write a book, here's other ways you can build your confidence level so that you can you know, fulfill your abilities as an attorney. Frank Ramos  11:55  No, I think public speaking is really important. And there are different ways of approaching it. Obviously, we're still in the pandemic, you really can't go out and speak that much. But there are opportunities to do it through zoom and other platforms. You know, when things return to normal, or at least the new normal, I strongly recommend that people join the local Toastmasters, it's very inexpensive things like 75 or $80 a year for membership. And it is a great way to develop and work on your public speaking, I strongly recommend people do improvisation, I took a couple improv classes a number of years ago, you know, comedy improv, and to stand in front of an audience and improvise something funny. I mean, that takes a lot of mental bandwidth. And it provided and it really gets over your nerves, I think so much of yarn lawyers that they're afraid of, you know, they're gonna say something dumb or stupid, or react to runaway? And how do I get in front of a judge or a jury or interact with a client. And so you kind of have to put yourself in uncomfortable positions repeatedly over a long period of time. And eventually you overcome that. I mean, there's a point where I was just scared to death of public speaking, just getting in front of an audience and even introducing myself would give me close to beating heart attack. But now, it's, I find it kind of, you know, very comfortable. And if anything I try, I try to prepare as little as possible, I try to improvise as much. And I find that more enjoyable, I don't really enjoy having the PowerPoint and kind of ticking through the PowerPoint. And, you know, give me a topic, give me, you know, let me know how long I need to go. And I got this. And I went from being a point where I was completely frightened of my own shadow in front of an audience to a point where you put me in front of a large crowd, like two seconds before and tell me what to talk about. I'll talk about it. And I'm not unique in that way that anybody can go through that process. So for people who are going through imposter syndrome, you know, figure figure out what skill sets you really need to develop public speaking, writing, client relations, you know, confidence, obviously, is a big issue, you're having a certain gravitas only in the room and find opportunities that really may not be in the in the legal field, but opportunities where you develop that skill set, so that when you're interacting with a client or dealing with opposing counsel, they realize that they're doing some of that substance, like you're not going to be just pushed over by them. Ron Bockstahler  14:07  Right, correct. And we should have talked to Frank, early on, when we started doing shows our first shows were scripted, it was the worst show you could ever imagine. And now they've gotten much better now, obviously. But yeah, taking us back on nervous we were writing everything down and having notes and wow, you just hit hit hit the nail on the head there, Frank. Frank Ramos  14:25  Yeah, I was doing a podcast for a while we did like about 100 episodes. It's not on anymore. Although you can listen to the old episodes. It's a conversation with the Defense Research Institute. And I didn't even a lot of times, I didn't really study the guests per se, I would just like my, I would do the standard intro our younger sons music was the music that would play me in and then I would tell them all, you know, in 30 seconds, tell me a little about yourself. And that was really the first time I would hear about them and make a point not to really learn about them. And then we'd spend a half hour talking, and then that was it, and then we'd shut it down and then you know, the music can play us out and that would be the end of the conversation, and people would just go crazy. Laura was like, why I need to know what questions you're asking me like, I do not know what questions I'm going to be asking you, we're going to have a conversation very much like, if I read it to you, at a cocktail party, we're going to just have a conversation. Because if I have to actually think about what I'm gonna tell you, I'm gonna bore myself to death. And, and it's not going to be very pleasant, you know, I know how to have a conversation, I said, you know how to have a conversation, let's just have a conversation. And that's kind of how those those went. So I think there's something about just being in the moment, and just being able to do that. And that takes time and practice, obviously, I'm sure my first few interviews probably weren't that great. But, you know, by the time we get to 50, or 60, it's kind of second, nature becomes a bit rude. And I think that's true forgotten lawyers, you know, that first hearing you argue that first deposition, you take, that first client interactions can be rough. And it just it is what it is, you know, it's like, I've written over 400 articles, but first 100 articles, price sucks, you know, there's just no getting away from that. You know, I don't even keep them I've got I don't keep my old articles, I would, I would hate to even read them at this point. But it's a process, you have to go through the process, you have to suck at first, if the suck for sometimes a very long time. And then eventually you get good at it, and the passions that drive you forward. And at some point, you have to do something that you really enjoy and you love. And you have to make this a distinguishing factor between is it is fear, hold me back, or am I just not good at this, if you're not really good at that, maybe you're not, you shouldn't be pursuing it. But if it's the fear factor, then you really owe it to yourself to try to get past that fear factor. Because now again, I speak all the time, it's out to let fear get the best of me, I wouldn't be speaking at all. And but if but if I gotten past the fear and realize, well, I'm not really that good at this, then it's like, Alright, well, now I'll do something else. Ron Bockstahler  16:45  Let's be a good person, Kirsten Mayfield  16:47  I was just gonna say it kind of felt like you hit the nail on the head earlier, when you said like attorneys, they want to know the questions. It's an area where people are used to being prepared and preparing. So I feel like the hill decline with the attorney community is probably a lot steeper than, say, your artistic sons reading your LinkedIn posts. Frank Ramos  17:09  It is it's, it's a little odd, because what I'm doing is kind of unusual. I'm kind of the Tony Robbins of lawyers basically, on LinkedIn, that really wasn't what I wanted to do that really wasn't like, I came up one morning and said, Oh, I'm going to be you know, Les Brown for lawyers, you know, that just wasn't my idea. But it kind of worked out that way. And I'll get a lot of times I'll get calls and emails from people I've never even spoken or discussed anything with, and they're very grateful for what I've posted. And you know, it's, it's, it's reassuring, it's nice, but I don't really do it for that way. You know, there's, there's, if I can get somebody to if somebody is in a bad situation, either emotionally or at work or something, and they read something that I said, that helps them, but I feel I accomplished something. And if I never hear from them, that's fine. I'm not really looking to get them to affirm what I'm doing. Because often what we say what we do has certain ripples effects that we don't even appreciate. And maybe years down the road, we hear like so and so say, Oh, you know, you wrote something, or you said something for your podcast, they know, you know, I heard your podcast and such and such topic that really altered the trajectory of my career, my life. And I'm sure it's part of the reason why you guys do this. You know, we all work, we all pay the bills, we all have to put in the time. But if that's all we did, it'd be kind of a very menial existence and not being able to transcend that and say and do something that goes above and beyond that, you know, that's kind of nuts. That's what I'm trying to do. And I think that's what we all try to do and try to achieve. Ron Bockstahler  18:39  Right? You have a unique perspective, as an attorney, what are some of your passions? What are the things that really excite you, Frank Ramos  18:46  you know, I love to write, I'm actually working on a novel now. It's, the reason I'm laughing is that whenever you write a novel, you try to find a genre that's going to fit into it, if it's if it's a brand new genre that you created, you're not going to find anybody to pick it up. And I'm writing a legal thriller slash science fiction novel. And there are actually a few people in that space, but they're very few. And there really isn't much of a demand for that type of book, but I'm doing it anyway. But I really enjoy it. It's it's set some time future. It's basically a time where lawyers are being pushed out and trying to be replaced with androids. And the protagonist has been asked by a corporate client to be set to have his trial second, chaired by a new Android and he kind of to go through with it and, and there's just a big backstory to it and everything else. And the thing was science fiction is that it really kind of talks about who we are as people and where we're going and talks about much larger issues about you know, what's man and what's humanity and, you know, what makes us different than our creators and, and so on, so forth. So, I like big ideas. You know, if you follow me on LinkedIn, you can get that sense. And I love talking to people who like big ideas, and if I get in a room with people and we're we're Talking about some you know about the future, the practice or about, you know, the future of work, you know, that's that's a remote want to be in Ron Bockstahler  20:08  there that kind of ties right into I mean, maybe it's not that much science fiction anymore with artificial intelligence replacing your Android and in the concept things are changing, you know, what's the future of law look like? Frank Ramos  20:20  That's a great question. I do think that more and more of what we do is gonna be picked up by AI. And I think the first step you'll see is a lot of people outsourcing work to other countries like India and elsewhere, where the hourly rate is much less, and they have very high standards reputation. And that's been the scene now where legal assistants, even paralegals are from India, or from the east or from Latin America. And they're paying them a fraction of what they would pay an American employee. And I think the next step is like, Well, why do we have to pay anybody at all? Can't we just get some artificial intelligence to draft this contract or interact with this line or draft this motion? You know, you see, startups where you tell them an idea for motion, and they're trying to figure out how to draft the motion for you? And are we gonna get the point where we are having, you know, trials being done by androids? Maybe I don't know, like, you know, the idea of that we 20 years ago, sounded preposterous, and now, it doesn't. Now, it seems like, you know, it's within our grasp. And and where does that leave humanity? You know, are we gonna be in a post work world where 90% of the jobs are done by machines? And we have nothing to do? And, you know, and how do we support ourselves? And how does society support itself. And so I think the law has somehow managed to sort of push that off. But I think due to COVID, and other things, for all realize, and technology is very much part of what we do. And part of our practice our clients realizing that a lot of stuff we thought we had to do in person we can do remotely. And I think the step after that, or maybe two steps further down the road is, well, do we really need to at all do or at least do we need you for many of the tasks we thought we need before? You know, is there a Legal Zoom? Where we can just basically type stuff up and print out, you know, going beyond just a simple will or simple incorporation? You know, can can we draft a contract from whole cloth without you? And there are people out there trying to figure that out? They're trying to be there, there's a whole industry trying to make this obsolete? And, you know, more power to you know, yeah, that's, that's not really my debate, per se, it is what it is. And I think lawyers for so much, so long have been fine. get in the way of technology, and technology is coming whether you want to or not. And you have to figure out where you fit in, as opposed to trying to prevent it from happening. Yeah. Ron Bockstahler  22:47  How can you work alongside technology, I think is where you need to be thinking. Frank Ramos  22:50  Yeah, absolutely. Kirsten Mayfield  22:51  Yeah, I'm gonna take a more optimistic point of view on this, because I think and I hope that what will happen is it just frees up more time for attorneys to bring the actual change they want to in the world, they can focus on those things that they're passionate about, and maybe you know, impact the law. Because we've got robots doing the grunt work and the boring work, we can have more passionate and bright ideas take the center stage. Frank Ramos  23:17  I agree with that. Ron Bockstahler  23:18  I think you got to break this down even further to b2c and b2b. So if you're a family lawyer, I think that leads more towards the emotional side, where you're going to want to be with someone that can walk you through and keep you calm and in control. versus if you're an attorney, big attorney for Microsoft, it's going to be more AI is going to be taken over a lot, a lot of work to be done. So I think you got to look at what area you're practicing it. And then take it step by step as to how you can fit in and apply technology to assist your firm. Unknown Speaker  23:49  But you Kirsten Mayfield  23:50  can't apply technology without knowing your processes and procedures. So that's where you go pick up Frank's book, and then get your robots to do the checklist. Frank Ramos  24:01  That's right. Now all comes together without appreciating I brought up the next next age. Ron Bockstahler  24:06  Mm hmm. What's your history? So you got I think over 20 books you've written, you got one that really stands out as you love. That's what I really like. Frank Ramos  24:15  Yeah, there's a book I wrote. And I forgot when I wrote it, to be honest, it was called grow, motivate yourself. Stop chasing grows and do the hard work. And the purpose of that book was that we get some people asking, how can you motivate making you inspire me? And I realized that people are asking the wrong question that if I have to motivate you, then I'm motivating you to do something you don't really want to do. And so if you figured out what you want to do, you don't need a whole lot of external motivation. That's going to be your internal motivation, pushing you forward to achieve those goals. And so the point of the book, which is directed to the lawyers, but really is for anyone is identifying where your talents and your passions and your dreams intersect, because you can find in that Venn diagram, draw three circles and draw a circle with your passions. One with your talents and one with your dreams. And find that sort of inner point of intersection. That's really where your purposes, you know, that's where you know, your mission is whatever word you want to use your destiny. But that's where you're supposed to be. I don't think it is a coincidence that any of us have a certain number of talents. And I think we're supposed to develop and grow those. And I don't think it's a coincidence that any of us have certain passions or have certain dreams, you know, you know, a lot of us have had them since early on. And people always ask you, oh, what do you want to do when you're a kid and you're moving beyond being a baseball star, movie star, you know, we had, you know, a lot of us wanted to be lawyers, or doctors or firefighters, whatever else. And there's something to be learned from all that. And so that book, which is a free book, and again, you can go to my new mentor, comm and download it, it basically kind of walks you through, helps you figure out, you know, who you are, if you figure that out, then you can kind of get to where you are. And I think it's a scary process, because a lot of people are, you know, 1015 years of their career, and they realize why I shouldn't have done this, I really should not have done this. And I think that book is frightening to some people, because they're gonna realize, wow, I need to make a U turn here. But it's better to make a U turn later in life than not to do it at all. And sometimes what you find is that, you know, maybe it's not ideal, but you can make the best of a bad situation, or maybe you know, you're not at the right firm, you're not pursuing the right area of law. Maybe you're not, you know, maybe a certain fears are getting in your way, as I mentioned earlier. So that's why I like that book, it really has nothing to do with how to take depositions pretty much you know, how to figure out what do you do with your life? Ron Bockstahler  26:32  I think too many attorneys, they want to get into law, maybe early on there, it's holistic, and they want to help change lives, be at 72% of Americans can't afford legal representation. So then it comes down to money. Right? I think so many of us are maybe not intentionally driven, but at the end of the day, driven by finances that oftentimes can lead to negative consequences or, you know, bad decisions. Unknown Speaker  26:56  Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. It's Ron Bockstahler  26:57  a great book. I think that one maybe even a week, Kirsten, you and I should pick up and, and read. Let's talk about the mental health issues that are plaguing the legal industry. And maybe that kind of ties into you know, go motivate yourself. How can we address them? Frank Ramos  27:14  I think we have to do a better job acknowledging that they exist. I think we're still in our professional career, especially among litigators, where you're supposed to like, if you talk about mental health, you're seen as weak. And I think there's been a lot of progress made in those parts, you see a lot of states requiring mental health care now, or at least promoting mental health CLE. There's a big movement toward mindfulness, there's a big movement toward acknowledging different addictions and different issues. And whether it's alcoholism or drug abuse, or whatever it might be. people deal with depression, anxiety, and, and there's a much greater awareness. And if you go to most conferences, now you'll find that there is one or two presentations on those topics, there's hotlines to call there are forums where you can meet with other people. And I think we're moving in the right direction, I still think it's fairly slow and glacial. And I think a lot of firms don't want to deal with that for a variety of reasons. One, they don't want to get spent. They don't want to, to open up that can of worms, they don't want to acknowledge those issues, the some of them feels like if they address it, it's basically go into sort of a work life balance discussion, which means that their people want to work less. And that's what's really driving the depression and the anxiety and they don't want to like have their people work less hours. So it's a tough career to deal with those issues. And every year, year after year, lawyers have the highest suicide rate, the highest divorce rate, highest rates, depression, anxiety, highest rates of alcoholism, drug abuse, and it's really uncanny. I mean, you compare our professions, anyone else's. And we're like, really, at the top of all those lists consistently, year after year, decade after decade, nothing really has changed in that regard. And so I think one is awareness. I think, you know, we have to bring more awareness to the situation to firms, as take ownership of the situation, you know, where much or last year I think firms have their new job and diversity, especially with the you know, the recent trials are going on with the police and all that. But I don't think we've done the same when it comes to mental health, and I think more has to be done to address it. Ron Bockstahler  29:12  You actually, I think you wrote about it in a blog talking about, you know, younger attorneys don't want to work, the long hours that maybe you know, someone that's been practicing law for a long time has been doing for and they're just, it's natural, right? So how are we addressing this with younger attorneys? are we holding them back? Or are they still gonna have the opportunities if they don't want they want to have a family and enjoy the life also, Frank Ramos  29:32  I think a lot of it is firm driven. You have to find firms with the right culture. Some firms have it, some don't. And I'm not here to disparage any specific firms. But these days, there's so much transparency online, that your lawyers have access to information that I never had when I graduated, you know, 2324 years ago, and there are platforms there are chat rooms, there are message boards that you will find out most likely than not about any firm and what they're really about, and listen, you know, really listen to what people are saying. There are some sour grapes, there are some people who are probably exaggerating, or maybe, you know, left under bad circumstances, but do your due diligence, you know, really look at a firm, and be willing to ask the hard questions at an interview. Even if it means you don't get the job, you know, if a firm is not there at the jobs, judging the hard questions, find out for me want to work at, you know, I mean, so you have to figure out what you want to do where you want to be, obviously, it's a two way street, you know, the firm wants to hire you Bill hours and work hard, and so forth. And you're there to, you know, help the firm achieve their mission and their vision, their values, but you also have to be, first of all, you have to know what you want to do where you want to be. And be honest with yourself, it's more than just doing a job of paying the bills, you really have to have a sense of self, and then commit to yourself to pursue it. Now, some people don't have that opportunity, that privilege, you know, people have through loans have other things. And sometimes people take jobs that they really don't want to take because the market is what the market is. But if you do have choices, and you have several interviews, you have some opportunities, really try to figure out whether the opportunity lines up with where you want to be 510 years from now. Ron Bockstahler  31:12  And it takes you back to that old adage negotiate from a position of power. So when you're out looking, make sure you're doing your research and talking to as many opportunities as you can. Frank Ramos  31:21  Yeah, it's like very similar to buying a car. Like when I bought my first car, I mean, years ago, I just there just wasn't that much information out there. And now I can go to a car dealership and say, Look, this is what you paid for it. This is what I want for it. And there's no disputing it, because it's all there. Like I mean, people who sell cars these days must be pulling their hair. They're just like, I'm sure there's some people who don't do the due diligence. But now it's just so easy to do. Ron Bockstahler  31:44  I think I was actually when I was on vacation. This past two weeks, I read an article about some states are looking to do away with the dealerships, the mandatory dealerships. And that kind of ties to that all the information to buy the cars right online, do I really need to go into a dealership and negotiate with a salesperson? I mean, Tesla, that was a big case with Tesla when they were banned from certain states. Now there's a couple other electrical manufacturing vehicle companies that are saying, Hey, we don't want to deal with the dealership. So will that change? Or will the law stop them from moving on? Right, great point. You wrote a book. I don't have it in front top my head, but it's about Latino lawyers, Confessions of a Latino lawyer. Talk to us a little bit about how we can make some more progress with, you know, Latinos, women, African Americans practicing in law. Frank Ramos  32:36  No, I think diverse lawyers have a very unique story, that if you're not diverse, or you just don't know. And the point of that book is great, it's probably my shortest book, it's almost like a lot of work, really. But it basically kind of is a summary of my life, from the prison of being Latino, grumpy Chicago, which is where I grew up, and then moving down here to Miami, and going to high school, college and law school out here then practicing law. And my experience is very unique to Angel lawyers, but it's very common to other diverse lawyers. You know, I was the first one to, I was actually the second person to a college, my family first person to our last post, I didn't have that network, I grew up in sort of an inner city. And so I didn't go to great schools. I grew up in an extended family, most everybody spoke Spanish, and we're all working class. And so, you know, right now, you know, there's this idea, there's this notion, and it's common on both African American and Hispanic lawyers, that you're kind of like your car, like the family bank, you know, like, you're like the one or two professionals in the family, if anybody needs something financially, they call you first and and, you know, in a sense of obligation, you, you help them and so, you know, whereas if you're sort of second or third generation, Anglo, that's not even an issue. Like for us, it's like, yeah, you know, we have to help, you know, I think there's just like two years ago, where we had to, like help pay for two funerals, because they couldn't afford to pay the funeral. And so those those financial obligations and smillie obligations are very different. You know, it's not uncommon to get pulled over by police when I was growing up, because I was Hispanic and what is a Ramos doing in a nice neighborhood? Especially, you know, we tend to drive older beat up more cars. And so obviously, we're some sort of a threat. And so those experiences always color like anybody else. For example, you know, any any person we go through life know, the way we were raised, the friends we had, what we watch, we listen to those our color our experiences, but the point of my book was that you have to understand if you're gonna hire diverse lawyers to really understand their stories, each of us has a story and understand how that story influences them in their decision making. And if you can't meet them halfway and really try to understand their story, they're probably not gonna stick around. I think a lot of firms actually do a pretty good job hiring lawyers, they do a pretty bad job keeping them and I think a lot of that comes down to the fact Is that? Well, we know we hire give, you know, this is how we do things, and a lot lower like what's I mean, I don't really have a point of reference, I, you know, I don't know how to deal with clients or, you know, that was really where I came up with. And, and the angle lawyers like, you know, they have family members or lawyers and, you know, their fathers and mothers are lawyers, and they get it and refers like, I don't really get it. And that's less true now. Because, you know, it's like, you know, there's more second and third generation African American and standard lawyers, but it's still very much. You know, if you see a first generation lawyer, it's much more common among diverse populations, that it is an angle of populations. So if firms want to hire people and keep them, they have to understand them. And that's true for anybody be honest. I mean, that's true for any lawyer, if you want to keep your lawyers, your paralegals your staff, figure out what motivates them and help them achieve their personal goals, separate apart whatever goals they may have for your firm, and then stick around. I mean, chances are they're a stick around. Ron Bockstahler  36:03  Great stuff. We'd like to finish off with one question, Frank, and that kind of comes down to what's the one thing you'd like to see changed in the business of law going forward? Frank Ramos  36:13  You know, I think there has to be more time focused on mentoring and developing young lawyers. And I think it's become too ad hoc. And I really believe associate training, Garn Lord training isn't that complicated. It really isn't that complicated. And more time has been spent by voluntary bar associations by law firms, by senior partners by even Junior lawyers on training and lawyers. And not just the hard skills, but the soft skills and soft skills actually more important, you know, encouraging your own lawyers to get involved in organizations to take leadership positions, encouraging young lawyers to do Toastmasters or improv, bringing young lawyers to meetings with clients, you know, getting them in situations where they're uncomfortable and moving past that, you know, helping them make decisions. Because the faster they can do that, the faster they can go out there and interact with clients, clients can smell, desperation, appliance and smell, when you're insecure client and smell when you're not on top of your game. And that is learned that it comes from experience that comes from being in sort of these hard knocks situations and moving beyond them. And the faster you can get gun lawyers and those situations where they're uncomfortable and realizing that in the world when things don't go their way. And they've learned from it, and they've learned how to interact with people. I think that's really important. And I think we're kind of losing a generation of lawyers that are not being trained in those regards. Ron Bockstahler  37:41  So I had to ask, the follow up question is, how do we do that in this remote world we're living in, especially if it continues. Frank Ramos  37:48  You know, I think remotely, I think, more time as we spent having senior lawyers kind of think through, like how they learn what they did. And then kind of conveying that and figuring out new ways of training people, you know, if you need to speak obviously, not to speak in front of a big group, but there are hundreds of opportunities to speak in zoom rooms, and lead zoom conferences and have zoom podcasts like this. So, you know, get your gun bloggers out there, push them out, where they crash and burn, maybe at first Yeah. And they'll learn from it and move on. And it's I think there's this fear, like, I can't have my landlords out there, because it made me look like idiots. Yeah, they are. And you pilot like media too. And that's just the way it is, you know, just my first few presentations were horrible. And now, I like to think I'd do it much better. And I did it because each time I did it, I learned something from the process. And so you have to try to create opportunities for landlords to go out there and stub their toe and, you know, get knocked to the ground to the canvas a few times and they get up and they realize it's not the end of the world and you're gonna be fine. They're just be just fine. Kirsten Mayfield  38:53  Yeah, I've never read a story about someone who reached success without saying I failed a ton before I got to that point. So it seems like it's a mandatory first step. Unknown Speaker  39:04  Absolutely. Alright, so Ron Bockstahler  39:06  we've been talking to Frank Ramos partner at Clark Silverglate. Real quick referrals. If you got clients that are going down to Miami or going down to Florida, something happens they can call Frank, they can reach out to you. Frank Ramos  39:19  Absolutely, yeah. And if you want to learn more about me, my websites play the best place to learn more about me is Miami, mentor, calm, you can contact me through it. And if you're a lawyer, and you want to learn more about the practice, you know, you'd have my contact information we'd set up a call. Ron Bockstahler  39:34  Right. Thanks so much for joining us today. It's been great. having you on the show and lots to learn. Definitely go check out Frank's website at Miami mentor calm and reach out to if you got any questions or if you got a potential referral form. Thanks for being on Frank. Frank Ramos  39:48  Thanks for having me. Unknown Speaker  39:49  Absolutely. Unknown Speaker  39:52  Thanks for listening to the 1958 lawyer podcast. If you liked the show, tell a friend and please subscribe rate and review us on Apple podcast. Just Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to hear more about Ron person, or Amata go to a model offices.com. All the links are also available in show notes.

This week on Maximum Mom your host Elise Buie joins Natalie Norfus! An attorney turned HR/DEI CEO - The Norfus Firm. Natalie is a creative and proven problem solver with over 15 years of experience counseling employers on diversity & HR strategies, compliance, and litigation. Natalie has worked with global employers in various industries including quick services restaurants, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare.  Natalie firmly believes that there is no “one size fits all” approach to HR and diversity strategies. Having come from a diverse upbringing and worked with employers across the globe, Natalie draws on her varied experiences to customize strategies that are unique to an organization. Having earned her bachelor's degree in International Affairs from American University and her law degree from The George Washington University Law School, Natalie understands the value of a well-rounded education.  As a result, Natalie is passionate about supporting mentoring and educational opportunities for underserved youth.  She currently serves on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, which is one of the first chapters in the United States to both own its own facility and provide direct services to underserved youth.  On a personal note, Natalie lives in Miami, FL and is an avid landscape photographer who loves almost any outdoor activity along with creative writing. Watch the interview here.Subscribe to Maximum Mom on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode!

Frank Ramos is the Managing Partner of Clarke Silverglate, where he practices in the areas of commercial litigation, drug and medical device, products liability and catastrophic personal injury. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for his defense work in product liability matters. Frank has been with Clarke Silverglate for virtually his entire career. He has tried to verdict personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and inverse condemnation cases. As a certified mediator, Frank has resolved numerous matters through alternative dispute resolution. Frank is an ambassador for the Firm's mission of leadership and service. He has been President of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association and the 11th Judicial Historical Society and has served on the boards of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Florida International University's Alumni Association, Florida International University's Honors College, Parent to Parent of Miami, Miami-Dade Defense Bar Association, Legal Services of Greater Miami, and Florida Christian School. He serves as a mentor to countless young lawyers and law students through his publications, social media posts, presentations, webinars, and his “coffee chats.” Frank has written 20 books for lawyers, edited five books for lawyers, and has written over 400 articles for lawyers and business professionals. In this episode, we discuss how in house counsel can identify the right attorneys to hire and how to keep them. How can a company define the right candidate for their open position? What questions should a company ask to find the right candidate during the interview process? How does a company train new hires?

Daniella Levine Cava is the first female Mayor of Miami-Dade County. As Mayor, she oversees a metropolitan government with more than 28,000 employees serving nearly 3 million residents, managing an annual budget of approximately $9 billion. Mayor Levine Cava came to elected office after having served as an advocate for South Florida families for over 30 years. She served special needs children and immigrants at Legal Services of Greater Miami, and then represented children in the child welfare system as Associate and Legal Director for the Guardian Ad Litem Program. She's founded Catalyst Miami in 1996, an organization that helps low- and middle-income families through service, education, and advocacy. She began her political service in 2014, when she was elected to sere as the Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 8. As Commissioner, she invested in Miami-Dade small businesses and expanded economic opportunity, protected the environment and our water, increased the County police force for underserved areas, advocated for an expanded, reliable public transportation system, worked to create affordable housing and revitalize neighborhoods, and helped make local government more accountable and transparent. —

This podcast episode describes the transformation of the greater Miami area after the United States entered World War II. The area became the training facility for the armed forces. Downtown Miami was converted into the southern command and training facility for the Navy, and Miami Beach became the training grounds for the Army Air Corp. The focus of the entire metropolitan area was the war effort. Miami History Blog: www.miami-history.com Miami History Channel: www.miamihistorychannel.com

In this episode of Talk Justice, recorded live at LSC’s 2021 Innovations in Technology Conference, host Jason Tashea discusses insights and takeaways from the conference with three legal technology leaders: Steven McGarrity, executive director at Community Legal Aid Services; Cat Moon, director of innovation design and lecturer in law at Vanderbilt Law School; and Ilenia Sánchez-Bryson, chief information officer at Legal Services of Greater Miami.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally. Let's get cooking! Heiko Dobrikow is a seasoned hotelier of over 30 years and a business professional with extensive experience in all areas of the property & asset management. He is an expert in providing advisory support and solutions, such as developing successful management teams, ensuring revenue optimization, implementing service excellence and employee satisfaction. Assets may range from a boutique hotel to a major convention resort, from commercial buildings to residential communities. Further Heiko is known for taking companies with vertical cultures and flatten them by implementing a Servant Leadership Ideology. Currently Heiko is the Executive Vice President at the Las Olas Company and the General Manager of the Riverside Hotel, which both are owned and operated by the Wells Family of Fort Lauderdale. Heiko has worked at beautiful resorts such as the Fisher Island Hotel & Resort in Miami, the Casa Marina Resort in Key West, the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove and the Hilton Palm Beach Oceanfront Resort. Heiko believes in community involvement and is the Past Board Chair / current board director of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Past President / current board director of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association – Broward Chapter, current Board Member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Board Member of the Winterfest Boat Parade, Board Member of the Broward Workforce Development Board, Member of the Broward County Tourism Coalition, Founder & Past Chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale General Manager’s Council, Founding Member of the South Florida Business Council and past Executive Committee Member of the Greater Miami & Beaches Hotel Association. Heiko has also been recognized as Top 500 most influential leaders in Florida (Florida Trend), South Florida Business Leader of the Year (Florida Atlantic University) and as a South Florida Power Leader (South Florida Business Journal). Heiko has received numerous awards such as South Florida General Manager of the Year (HSMAI), Chairman’s Award (Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce), Broward’s Best Leaders Award (South Florida Executive magazine), Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange Ally of the Year (GLBX), South Florida’s Tourism Legend of the Year (HSMAI), Tourism Icon of the Year (TravelHost), Homeless Champion of the Year (Broward Partnership of the Homeless), Rotary Cheerleader of the Year (Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale), Top 3 Florida Hotel General Manager of the Year (FRLA), Men of Style Award (Galleria Fort Lauderdale) and most recently Downtowner of the Year (GFLCC). Heiko grew up in Germany and came to the U.S. at the age of 17 years old. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor in Arts with the desire to becoming Sports Psychologist. However, while studying at KU, he fell in love with the hospitality industry and never looked back. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

On Episode 19 of Real World Talks, Wendy Kallergis, President & CEO of Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association and Executive Advisory Board Member of FIU- Chaplin School of Hospitality stops by to discuss what the association is doing to assist the tourism industry and shared her background. Wendy not only gave advice to students who are hesitant about the industry, but to women looking to grow in their career and starting out. She openly shared her biggest failures and the love she has for the industry, her family & FIU- Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Wendy also reveals what no one knows about her and answered some fun questions!Starring: Lourdes Torres, Katherine Martin and Nathalie St RemyProduced by: Nathalie St Remy

The talented Stephen Caines punctures the cloud of confusion that is Ben and Vaden's conception of facial recognition technology. We talk about the development and usage of facial recognition in the private and public spheres, the dangers and merits of the technology, and Vaden's plan to use it a bars. For God's sake don't give that man a GPU. Stephen is a legal technologist with a passion for access to justice. He is a 2019 graduate of the University of Miami School of Law with a concentration in the Business of Innovation, Law, and Technology. While in law school, his work focused on public interest, legal aid organizations, and non-profits. He was a 2018 Access to Justice Technology Fellow and has worked with the Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. on a variety of technology initiatives aimed at optimizing their operations. Additionally, he worked on the legislative and technology policy team of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative. Stephen’s current work focuses on developing standards and best practices for the safe and ethical implementation of technology in the public sector.References: Stephen's website.Perpetual Lineup Project (out of Georgetown)Stephen on the Our Data podcastIBM, Amazon, and Microsoft put moratoria on some aspects of their FRT technology. Clearview AI

Mercedes Saewitz "My father gave me the gift of hard work and humility", Managing Broker of Florida for Compass advises on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #129 Mercedes Saewitz and I met almost 20 years ago. She comes from a very prestigious real estate family in Miami and her father was one of my best clients when I was selling. Max Saewitz was one of my mentors in the business and as I result, Mercie and I became very close friends. The lessons she shares on this podcast, most of which came from her legendary father are invaluable for all listeners. The philanthropic side of this family is also very impressive. In fact, Mercedes was the person that got me to serve on the board of Mount Sinai Hospital when I lived in Florida. A wonderful visionary and person, this podcast was truly enjoyable. More About Mercedes Saewitz: Born and raised in Coconut Grove, Mercedes Saewitz was the founder and owner of M Group Realty. After Esslinger Wooten Maxwell purchased the company from her in 2009, she joined ONE Sotheby's in 2011. In 2015, Mercedes made the transition to Compass as one of the company's first Miami agents.She was first educated at the prestigious Ransom Everglades School, and then earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Miami in 1998. During her college career, Mercedes also became fluent in Spanish through the school's prized study abroad program in South America.As the daughter of local businessman and real estate mogul Max P. Saewitz, Mercedes learned early on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in the real estate business. Mercedes first applied her business acumen as manager of various Miami nightclubs, and she eventually ran the famed Opium Group for five years before launching her career in real estate.Her initial entry to real estate was in the commercial field, and that remains where her true passion lies. Through her deep Miami roots and extensive local network, she quickly progressed into her position as one of Miami's top high-end residential real estate producers.Mercedes specializes in high-end luxury homes, commercial real estate and development sales in South Florida. Backed with extensive knowledge of both "up and coming" and established enclaves throughout the Greater Miami area, Mercedes is committed to delivering superior service and facilitating each real estate transaction with a dedication to excellence. More About Michael Valdes: Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.

Greater Miami's Coral Castle (Homestead, FL.) is rated by TripAdvisor as one of the Top 35 museums in the nation. The unique complex built by the remarkable Edward Leedskalnin (by himself!) stands as one of the most mystical and architecturally baffling wonders of the modern world. Ken the Tour Guide shares his expertise and local history.

Greater Miami's Coral Castle (Homestead, FL.) is rated by TripAdvisor as one of the Top 35 museums in the nation. The unique complex built by the remarkable Edward Leedskalnin (by himself!) stands as one of the most mystical and architecturally baffling wonders of the modern world. Ken the Tour Guide shares his expertise and local history.

Greater Miami's Coral Castle (Homestead, FL.) is rated by TripAdvisor as one of the Top 35 museums in the nation. The unique complex built by the remarkable Edward Leedskalnin (by himself!) stands as one of the most mystical and architecturally baffling wonders of the modern world. Ken the Tour Guide shares his expertise and local history.

Greater Miami's Coral Castle (Homestead, FL.) is rated by TripAdvisor as one of the Top 35 museums in the nation. The unique complex built by the remarkable Edward Leedskalnin (by himself!) stands as one of the most mystical and architecturally baffling wonders of the modern world. Ken the Tour Guide shares his expertise and local history.

Meet our PanelistsAbout Maggie Buckmaggie.buck@elliman.comMaggie Buck brings more than 25 years of high-end real estate experience to the team at Douglas Elliman. Serving as the Managing Broker and Office Manager for the Coral Gables office, she understands the needs of the area’s most influential brokers, agents and clientele and consistently provides the highest level of support to all.Overseeing the daily operations of the Coral Gables office takes a unique blend of skills and personality that has a direct impact on the success and the growth of the brand. Maggie is a tenacious and dedicated professional. Her efforts recruiting top-notch associates, support and supervisory techniques and ability to guide staff through their day-to-day business allows the team to do what they do best, list and sell properties while delivering exceptional service.Creating, implementing and collaborating on plans that foster business development, sustained growth, creative and cutting-edge marketing and skillful negotiation are among Maggie’s specialties.Deeply connected to the South Florida community and active in her industry, Maggie is a current member of the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), serves as the Chairperson of Professional Standards Committee at the Miami Association of Realtors, a member of Florida Realtors Broker Engagement Committee, an active member of the Master Brokers Forum, and is a Certified Florida Supreme Court County Court Mediator.About Mercedes Saewitzmercedes.saewitz@compass.comBorn and raised in Coconut Grove, Mercedes Saewitz was the founder and owner of M Group Realty. After Esslinger Wooten Maxwell purchased the company from her in 2009, she joined ONE Sotheby's in 2011. In 2015, Mercedes made the transition to Compass as one of the company’s first Miami agents.She was first educated at the prestigious Ransom Everglades School, and then earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Miami in 1998. During her college career, Mercedes also became fluent in Spanish through the school's prized study abroad program in South America.As the daughter of local business and real estate mogul Max P. Saewitz, Mercedes learned early on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in the real estate business. Mercedes first applied her business acumen as manager of various Miami nightclubs, and she eventually ran the famed Opium Group for five years before launching her career in real estate.Her initial entry to real estate was in the commercial field, and that remains where her true passion lies. Through her deep Miami roots and extensive local network, she quickly progressed into her position as one of Miami's top high-end residential real estate producers.Mercedes specialized in high-end luxury homes, commercial real estate, and development sales in South Florida. Backed with extensive knowledge of both "up and coming" and established enclaves throughout the Greater Miami area, Mercedes is committed to delivering superior service and facilitating each real estate transaction with a dedication to excellence, therefore her transition to Management was a natural evolution in her career. She is driven to help her agents with the transactional process, product, and overall growth of the agent's business. About Ody SierraOdySierra@BHHSFloridaRealty.comOdalys “Ody” Sierra embarked into the electrifying world of real estate over 3 decades ago. Rei Mesa, C.E.O. of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, strategically brought Ody to lead the powerhouse of brokers at his branch office in Coral Gables, located at 135 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 150. She is armed with the ability to establish strong and meaningful relationships, a passion to coach and motivate individuals, a trifecta of knowledge: mortgage processing, title closer and real estate brokerage, Ody’s office has grown expediential. The sales force has grown by 42% and sales about 52% in just 4 years. “It’s my team. It’s my thing! Coaching high-performance Attitudes, highly effective Skills and dynamic Habits; C.A.S.H.”Married with 3 adult children and committed to these words: you are the architect of your own destiny. She successfully owned and operated a world-class boutique real estate firm. Served on the Board of Directors for Florida Realtors for 13 years and joined a handful of noteworthy committees during that time. These days you’ll find her at her office coaching up her 100 plus Sales Professionals with her signature ideology, what they warmly refer to as C.A.S.H. She’s implemented The West Coast Offense Meets the Perfect 17. “I’m coaching real estate professionals to reach beyond their own objectives, with more dynamic habits, confident attitude while mastering all the skills of a Forever Agent.” 

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." – Coretta Scott King In April 2019 Commissioner Levine Cava announced she was running for Mayor of Miami-Dade County. Deeply concerned by the prosperity gap, threat of sea level rise, and widespread distrust in County government, she set out to be #AMayorWhoCares about these and many other pressing issues facing our County. Her vision focuses on building efficient and effective county-wide transit, solving the affordability crisis, bringing quality jobs, addressing gun violence in our communities, preparing for sea level rise, and improving residents’ quality of life. As #AMayorWhoCares, Commissioner Levine Cava is committed to creating a County government that works for all. Daniella Levine Cava has been a tireless advocate for South Florida residents and communities for almost 40 years. She came to South Florida in 1980 and finished her last year of law school at University of Miami, to join her husband, Dr. Robert Cava, a Miami native. Daniella and Robert raised two children, Eliza and Edward, in Miami-Dade. After a decade of work as an attorney with Legal Services of Greater Miami and the Guardian Ad Litem program, in 1996 Commissioner Levine Cava founded the Human Services Coalition, now known as Catalyst Miami. Catalyst empowers low- and moderate-income families with the tools necessary to lift them out of poverty. Since her historic victory in 2014, Commissioner Levine Cava has put her experience and passion to work as a powerful voice on the County Commission for a range of quality of life, accountability, economic and environmental concerns. She has championed women’s issues by taking the bold step to pass legislation that made Miami-Dade County the first County in the United States to sign on to the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. As a result of the legislation, the County has adopted several polices to ensure equal pay and equity for women in County contracting and County hiring.

Email Address: aross@miamirealestate.comWebsite : miamirealestate.com About Audrey RossSince opening her own real estate firm in Miami in 1984, Audrey Ross has established herself as one of the city's preeminent purveyors of luxury homes. After years of dedication to her work and providing absolutely the best and most discreet service to the world's movers and shakers who make up her clientele, she has become known to those in international real estate circles as "Miami's Woman at the Top." Miami offers the ultimate lifestyle. The elegant serenity of the coast and waterways. An international ambiance that adds pizzazz to the opulent neighborhoods. Picturesque views of beautiful sunsets and a manicured skyline. This is the Miami that Audrey Ross knows and loves. The city has a pulse all its own... and the person keeping the closest tabs on its trends and transformations is Audrey. As a longtime resident of Coral Gables, she has watched over the bustling activity that has transformed Greater Miami from a world class beachside resort city to a dynamic international trade mecca. A visionary in her own right. Audrey had the foresight to research Miami’s incredible growth as it was happening and learned what this influx of people would mean to both current residents and those relocating here. Her clientele list is a veritable who's who of the movers and shakers of the world - Fortune 500 executives, film stars, international entertainment figures, sports celebrities and heads of foreign countries. NAR; FAR; MLS; FIABCI-USA. Her real estate related accolades are extensive, she was the first Miami Agent to cross the coveted $100 Million dollar sales volume mark, she has been recognized by Luxury Real Estate.com with an lifetime achievement award and has been the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce woman of the year.

Bill Barnes from Miami talked about his vast experience in cross-border real estate transactions between Latin America and Florida. Bill Barnes: "My wife Jeannette Barnes and I are the owners of WJS FLORIDA REALTY, a Florida Real Estate Brokerage, based in Weston (Miami) Florida USA. We have certifications that include Certified International Property Specialist, Professional Property Management Certification, and Accredited Buyer's Representative. We are also members of the Miami Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Latin American MLS, and Asian Real Estate Association of America. Jeannette is originally from Bogota, and most of her family still lives there. We have visited a number of times over the past 25 years, and have done business with a number of Colombian investors/home buyer/sellers here in the Greater Miami area. During recent visits to Bogota and Medellin, we decided to buy a property for ourselves, but we are still deciding what city, a condo, a Finca, lot's of choices:-). I have also brought USA buyers to Colombia to consider investing in commercial properties in Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena and Barranquilla. We are happy to answer any kind of questions!"

Eight years ago the Knight Foundation embarked on a journey to accompany Miami in its quest to become a global hub for innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship.  Miami has been better every since.  The Knight has put tens of millions of dollars into supporting Miami based initiatives like: the LAB Miami, MDCC's Idea Center, Black Tech Week, eMerge Americas Conference, Endeavor Miami, 500 Startups, Miami Angels and Babson College's WIN Lab. Raul Moas joined Knight Foundation as Miami program director in March 2018. Prior to joining Knight, Moas served as the managing director of Miami Angels, Florida's largest angel investor collective which brings together exceptional entrepreneurs and accredited investors to fuel success. Raul is passionate about Greater Miami and deeply involved in making his community a better place. In the tech world Juan Pablo is known as one of the partners of Patagon.com, one of the first on-line banks that was bought by Banco Santander for more than US$700 million. Juan Pablo has co-founded Idea.me, Lab Miami, Lab Ventures & Wonder (purchased in 2020 by Atari). He also publishes a widely read column on the TecnoLatino https://latamlist.com/author/jpcappello/ and continues advising entrepreneurs in the region from PAGLaw https://www.pag.lawThe podcast “Aqui & Ahora” asks: What are the leaders of the TecnoLatino doing “here & now”? How are they facing the changes and challenges we are living? “Aqui & Ahora” offers tips for entrepreneurs, investors and supporters of the TecnoLatino.Sponsored by PAGLaw

Jennifer’s professional career encompasses more than 18 years of experience in the marketing, PR and non-profit industries. She’s worked directly with a wide variety of clients in a broad range of categories from a regional to a global scope. Ms. Diliz is the founder of Midnite Communications, a PR/Marketing and Events firm as well as the founder of The Pet Squad, a non-profit that pairs experienced pet owners with new pet owners to help with the transition of a new pet in the home. She is also leading her team of MONAT entrepreneurs and has reached the Managing Market Builder rank in 3 months. Prior to that she was with SwatchGroup where she handled the Marketing and PR for the US and the Caribbean for Longines. Previously, she held tenure at the Marlins Community Foundation where she served as the Development Director and prior to that at the YMCA of Greater Miami as the Director of Annual Giving and Special Events. Jennifer is an avid rescuer and has also served on numerous event committees with not-for-profit organizations throughout South Florida. Some of these include Make-A-Wish, Paws 4 You Rescue, Special Olympics, Mission International Rescue, the Miami Science Museum, Gene Spotlight, the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Voices for Children, the Miami Children’s Museum, South Florida After School All Stars, Women of Tomorrow, the Humane Society, Developing Minds Foundation, St. Jude, Common Threads, Chapman Partnership, Boys and Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She has been a Miracle Makers Honoree for Big Brothers Big Sisters; she was honored with the Philanthropy Award by Miami Fashion Week Foundation; received the Crystal Communicator Award for her PR work with Tiffany & Co. and the Paloma Picasso “Bold Collection” launch campaign. She was recently chosen as one of the 12 Hispanic Women of Distinction and will be honored during a luncheon to be held in August. Jennifer lives in Miami with her rescue dogs Sophie, Ginger, Nala, Chloe, Grayson and her cat, Beebs. "Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People" is a monthly FBLive/podcast based on my book The Magical Guide to Bliss It takes the listener through the year with empowering conversations from January and Carpe Diem- Seize the Day to December, Awe-inspiring Magic and Miracles. May is the month of Awakening Creativity. Join us, get empowered and inspired to make the changes you need to manifest the most amazing life of your dreams! And go get your copy of The Magical Guide to Bliss on amazon.com or go to www.megnocero.com. Blessings & Bliss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

Peter Schorsch hunkers down with a whole delegation of Miami legislators for a virtual legislative wrap-up hosted by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. He poses questions to a panel of legislators, featuring: Rep. Vance Aloupis (District 115), Rep. Nicholas X. Duran (District 112), Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin (District 119) Sen. Anitere Flores (District 39), Rep. Dotie Joseph (District 108), and Sen. Jason W. B. Pizzo (District 38). Peter begins by posing his typical Hunkering Down questions, including: "When did coronavirus get real for you?" and "What was your last normal day like?" He then moves on to policy-focused questions for each of the legislators, on topics like teacher raises; VPK and early learning; the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund; Fernandez-Barquin's domestic violence bill; Duran's "Keep our graduates working" bill; and an update from Pizzo on the state's struggling unemployment system. Peter then takes audience questions ranging from teacher pay to higher education, reskilling and reemployment. He closes with a lighting round asking each legislator to highlighting member projects that they believe should stay funded within the current budget; give a letter-grade for Gov. Ron DeSantis' response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and will there be a Special Session before July 1? Special Guest: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

Invitado: Daniel Rowinsky. Abogado de Legal Services of Greater Miami.

When you need a break from beaches and bars, the Greater Miami area has all kinds of rewards—diverse cultural experiences, vibrant street art, and one of the world’s most unique ecosystems first among them. And you can experience all of it without being cooped up indoors. 

The Paid Search Association is dedicated to serving the search-advertising field by drawing on a diverse and expert community of paid search marketers to create programs, services and information products that advance the industry. Today we speak to Mike Freedman, manger for Paid Search Association. Mike Freedman has enjoyed a successful career in the field of search marketing for more than two decades. He's worked in client-side and agency-side paid search advertising and also for two niche paid search advertising software platforms. Mike also has more than a decade of experience in the non-profit world. He helped develop and managed two national non-profit healthcare organizations, including a trade association and a certifying board. Mike worked for several years as director of communications for the American Heart Association in the Greater Miami area. If you're working in the paid search industry or you are a student interested in opportunities in the paid search industry, the Paid Search Association is for you. We're just getting started but we promise to work hard to be your constant ally, advocate, and adviser to help you grow and advance in the paid search industry.

The Paid Search Association is dedicated to serving the search-advertising field by drawing on a diverse and expert community of paid search marketers to create programs, services and information products that advance the industry. Today we speak to Mike Freedman, manger for Paid Search Association. Mike Freedman has enjoyed a successful career in the field of search marketing for more than two decades. He’s worked in client-side and agency-side paid search advertising and also for two niche paid search advertising software platforms. Mike also has more than a decade of experience in the non-profit world. He helped develop and managed two national non-profit healthcare organizations, including a trade association and a certifying board. Mike worked for several years as director of communications for the American Heart Association in the Greater Miami area. If you’re working in the paid search industry or you are a student interested in opportunities in the paid search industry, the Paid Search Association is for you. We're just getting started but we promise to work hard to be your constant ally, advocate, and adviser to help you grow and advance in the paid search industry.

Part 2 of our two-part focus on everything Miami.  Bill Talbert, President of the GMCVB joins us for insights on Great Miami’s cultural offerings.  Learn about the fascinating neighborhoods to explore along with historic landmarks, music and art.  What are the best month’s to come and try out some of the best restaurants and spoil yourself with a massage or facial?  Listen in and get the inside scoop on the hot spots in Greater Miami.

Bill Talbert joins me for a two part podcast on the Magic City. Part 1 focuses in on next year’s SuperBowl, what’s new with Port Miami, the Richard Branson and Virgin connection and other interesting tidbits.

Bill Barnes from Miami talked about his vast experience in cross-border real estate transactions between Latin America and Florida. Bill Barnes: "My wife Jeannette Barnes and I are the owners of WJS FLORIDA REALTY, a Florida Real Estate Brokerage, based in Weston (Miami) Florida USA. We have certifications that include Certified International Property Specialist, Professional Property Management Certification, and Accredited Buyer's Representative. We are also members of the Miami Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Latin American MLS, and Asian Real Estate Association of America. Jeannette is originally from Bogota, and most of her family still lives there. We have visited a number of times over the past 25 years, and have done business with a number of Colombian investors/home buyer/sellers here in the Greater Miami area. During recent visits to Bogota and Medellin, we decided to buy a property for ourselves, but we are still deciding what city, a condo, a Finca, lot's of choices:-). I have also brought USA buyers to Colombia to consider investing in commercial properties in Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena and Barranquilla. We are happy to answer any kind of questions!"

PNN - Spring Up - Activism Overcomes Somnambulism - like sleepers awakened - We nudge, chide, urge and organize. Helping to defeat the forces of the right with their division their hatred and their fear mongering. Brook Hines Senior Producer who will address issues regarding the Democratic Party and the Current State of the State Jeanine Molloff our Justice Correspondent will address the Humane Emergency at our southern border. Our two special Guests this week are Karina Beaudry RLA,   Landscape Architect very involved in planning and protecting our wild lands will discuss ongoing encroachment of 1,000 new Floridians every day. And Lorenzo Canizares - of Labor Community Alliance of South Florida will discuss the special issues for organizing in a diverse city like Greater Miami.  Join us Live Sunday 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central / 4pm Pacific or Anytime    

Greater Miami’s Coral Castle, rated one of the Top 35 museums across the U.S. by TripAdvisor, is featured. The unique complex built by Edward Leedskalnin (working alone!) comprises one of the most mystical and scientifically baffling wonders of the modern world. Ken the Tour Guide shares his expertise and some local history.

Greater Miami's Coral Castle, rated one of the Top 35 museums across the U.S. by TripAdvisor, is featured. The unique complex built by Edward Leedskalnin (working alone!) comprises one of the most mystical and scientifically baffling wonders of the modern world. Ken the Tour Guide shares his expertise and some local history.

Greater Miami’s Coral Castle, rated one of the Top 35 museums across the U.S. by TripAdvisor, is featured. The unique complex built by Edward Leedskalnin (working alone!) comprises one of the most mystical and scientifically baffling wonders of the modern world. Ken the Tour Guide shares his expertise and some local history.

Stephanie Sylvestre joined The Children's Trust as chief operations officer in February 2014. She is currently the chief programs officer and chief information officer. Her previous work experience includes stints in the private sector as an IT Quality Leader.Active as a volunteer and community activist, Ms. Sylvestre highlights problem-solving and team-building to encourage efficiencies that foster more effective organizations. She spent a year sabbatical at the Belafonte TACOLCY Center helping to manage the organization.Ms. Sylvestre’s past volunteer services include the program chair and board secretary for Communities in Schools, board member of the New Theatre, board member of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, member of the United Way IMPACT Council, human resource chair for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and Honorary Consul of Belize in Miami. For four years, she led a diverse team of women volunteers who built seven Habitat for Humanity homes in Liberty City.Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts in international relations from the University of Southern California and a master's in international studies and international economics from the University of Miami.__I wake up every day with a smile on my face thankful for my amazing life! My goal is to add value to your life by watching and listening to these interviews. Your growth drives me to create impactful interviews and show you how “Success is what happens to you, and Significance is what happens through you”. I believe that anyone can be successful, but not everyone will live a significant life. Support SBS today by subscribing, liking, and sharing. For more info, check out: http://DanielPuder.com —Follow Me Online Here:YouTube: http://youtube.com/danielpuderInstagram: http://instagram.com/danielpuderFacebook: http://facebook.com/danielpuderSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/daniepuderWebsite: http://danielpuder.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/danielpuderOfficial Website: http://danielpuder.com—Daniel is an advocate for education as a daily learner, while his vision is to create inspired, passionate, loving youth who are committed to lead significant and purpose driven lives! He is an author, professional speaker, and professional athlete, all of which play a key role in his unique approach to working alongside youth, parents, educators, community members and business leaders in order to provide long term and sustainable results within our schools and businesses in our communities. He travels around the world leading school assemblies, workshops, training seminars and keynote speaking presentations that focus on providing people with the tools and resources needed to be effective mentors. Daniel’s focus and love is being the Founder & CEO of his 501(c)3 Non-Profit that he founded in 2010, My Life My Power World Inc. (MLMP), which provides an evidence-based curriculum and training program to PreKindergarten to 12th grade Schools and Universities who have a desire to impact and transform their student’s lives through mentoring. Over the last few years he has also expanded his expertise into the for-profit world and has now founded 3 more companies. He is currently serving as the CEO of Transformational Technologies®, GPS For® LLC, and Co-Founder/Partner of My Life My Brand LLC. While Daniel’s background is that of a professional athlete (Undefeated Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and Champion of WWE’s Tough Enough Competition), he goes on to tell his story of overcoming challenges and adversity when he was younger. While growing up, he was bullied and harassed almost daily by his peers because he was overweight and labeled with learning disabilities. Over a decade later, and after much success, he decided to use his celebrity title in a way that could truly make a difference for children and teenagers who themselves are facing challenges - not just bullying. Thus, My Life My Power began and since then, Daniel has made it his life’s mission to be build the next generation of mentors that can impact millions of our youth! ACCOMPLISHMENTS Because of Daniel’s dedication to youth, he has received numerous awards such as Humanitarian of the Year Award for the Golden Badge Foundation, Honorary Service Award from the California Parent Teacher Association, sworn into the United States Marine Corp League in 2015, sworn in as a Kentucky Colonel in 2016, and Humanitarian of the Year Award for Heroes For Freedom in 2017.

Join me as we take a look at the little pieces that come together and make the area of Greater Miami. Please check out Larry Wiggins’ “The Birth of the City of Miami” published in 1995 in Tequesta Magazine. It gives a pretty good synopsis of how Miami got its’ start! In order to understand the Miami madness, we need to paint the picture of how the area is structured. Reach out Snapchat-Milliliter23. Our insta will be here with us soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sugarbeat-podcast/message

Miami Spice Months, August and September. Bill Talbert Pres and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau gives the scoop on the best bets and how to get the most out of these restauarnt  months. Chef Cesar Zapata owner of Phuc Yea Restaurant  shows us his special Miami Spice offerings.

The mission of the City of Miami's Little Haiti Cultural Complex is to present and preserve Afro-Caribbean cultures‚ inspire the next generation of leaders and leverage arts and culture as tools for transformation and community building. In this talk we sat down with the current Manager of the facility Abraham Metellus. We went into how the complex is playing a big part in preserving the Haitian diaspora culture and presenting it to a large audience the spans all boundaries. The Caribbean Marketplace is also an official visitor’s center for the Greater Miami’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Also known as the “Mache Ayisyen”, the 9,000 sq. ft. marketplace is the Little Haiti Cultural Complex’s largest venue space.

In this podcast, Shareholder Sherril Colombo explores how legal services programs can benefit employers by supporting employees as they navigate non-workplace-related legal issues. Sherril sits down with Jacqui Ledon and Claudia Welsh from Legal Services of Greater Miami, who describe the free services that can be offered directly to individuals, and the organization’s community education programs. They discuss how these services — for example, assistance with family law matters, veterans issues, or elder care — can alleviate challenges to employees that otherwise might affect their productivity and attendance at work.

In segment 1, Ashley speaks with Michael Barton, Director of Development, Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, about the differences between seizures and epilepsy and the need for more funding and support into research to find a cure. In segment 2, Gayle talks with Laurie Hoffman, Executive Director, for the Humane Society of Greater Miami, about their biggest fundraiser of the year, the Walk for the Animals and how desperately they need funding as well as volunteers.

Dr. Leana Wen joins us for this month’s edition of Healthwatch. With an extended Code Red heat alert in effect for the Baltimore region, what precautions must we take to stay safe in 100-degree temperatures? The Zika virus . What have we learned as we watch the Greater Miami area struggle to contain this sometime fatal disease? And as opioid overdoses continue to spike, how is the city responding to help addicts find treatment? And how can the rest of us prepare to lend life-saving assistance when we encounter someone who's overdosing on heroin, fentanyl or other dangerous opioids ? The Health Commissioner talks about efforts to put the overdose antidote drug, Nalaxone , into more people's hands. Then, unconstitutional conduct by the Baltimore Police Department: Commissioner Kevin Davis responds to the scathing Department of Justice report , Kevin Rector of the Baltimore Sun puts it in context, and Lynh Bui of the Washington Post describes how the Prince George’s County Police

In this episode of the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast, the second part of a conversation with Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter, director of the Jewish Wellness Center of North Jersey and a spiritual director to discuss Jewish wellness and spirituality. [spp-player] The Jewish Wellness Center was established in the summer of 2012 by Rabbi Perlmeter to fulfill the mission of working with institutions and individuals in pursuit of sh'leimut – an experience of wholeness grounded in the belief that wellness can best be achieved when addressed holistically in the four realms of human experience – the physical, psychological, intellectual and spiritual – as framed by the teachings of Jewish tradition. Through classes, services and consultations, we strive to embody and cultivate practices in each of the four for the sake of transforming lives and, through those lives, communities and worlds. Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter was ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1985, after graduating from Princeton University in 1980, with a degree in Comparative Literature. He served from 1985 – 1996 as rabbi at Temple Israel of Greater Miami, during the last seven years of which he was Senior Rabbi. He went on to serve as spiritual leader of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation from 1996 to 2008. Subscribe to the RSS feed for Boomer Generation Radio podcasts.   Subscribe to the RSS feed for all Jewish Sacred Aging podcasts.   Subscribe to these podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store.

In this episode of the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast, Rabbi Address chats with Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter, director of the Jewish Wellness Center of North Jersey and a spiritual director to discuss Jewish wellness and spirituality. [spp-player] The Jewish Wellness Center was established in the summer of 2012 by Rabbi Perlmeter to fulfill the mission of working with institutions and individuals in pursuit of sh'leimut – an experience of wholeness grounded in the belief that wellness can best be achieved when addressed holistically in the four realms of human experience – the physical, psychological, intellectual and spiritual – as framed by the teachings of Jewish tradition. Through classes, services and consultations, we strive to embody and cultivate practices in each of the four for the sake of transforming lives and, through those lives, communities and worlds. Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter was ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1985, after graduating from Princeton University in 1980, with a degree in Comparative Literature. He served from 1985 – 1996 as rabbi at Temple Israel of Greater Miami, during the last seven years of which he was Senior Rabbi. He went on to serve as spiritual leader of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation from 1996 to 2008. Subscribe to the RSS feed for Boomer Generation Radio podcasts.   Subscribe to the RSS feed for all Jewish Sacred Aging podcasts.   Subscribe to these podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store.

Guest:  Fernando Hernandez, author of "The Cubans".  We look today at the careers of prominent Cuban American politicians. Our sponsor is Josie Hernandez, real estate professional in the Greater Miami area.

Guest:  Fernando Hernandez, author of "The Cubans".  We will review the career of Ernesto Lecuona, one of the greatest composers of the Spanish speaking world, plus Moises Simons, Rene Touzet among others.. Our sponsor is Josie Hernandez, real estate professional in the Greater Miami area.

Guest:  Fernando Hernandez, author of "The Cubans".  We will look at the incredible story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Our sponsor is Josie Hernandez, real estate professional in the Greater Miami area.

Guest:  Fernando Hernandez, author of "The Cubans". Today, we will talkabout Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Dr. Aristides Agramonte y Simoni, Dr. Pedro A.Sanchez, Dr. Jane Delgado, Dr. Manny Alvarez & Dr. Max Gomez.     Our sponsor is Josie Hernandez, real estate professional in the Greater Miami area.

Guest: Fernando Hernandez, author of "The Cubans", joins us for the story of Desi Arnaz, TV star and executive. Our sponsor today is Josie Hernandez, real estate professional in the Greater Miami area.