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We are kicking off 2025 with a series of Charettes! Have you made a New Year's resolution or goal to volunteer more? In the next couple of weeks, we will be conducting a series of Charette Interviews with a few of our favorite organizations and groups. We kick off our series with our conversation with Tiffany Montañez, President of the South Florida Chapter of NOMA (SoFloNOMA) in Miami, Florida. Be sure to tune in to learn how to get involved with SoFloNOMA and National Initiatives. Mentioned in this episode:Design VaultUnstructTangible Remnants

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 198 features Michael Shane, Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Lawyer, a Managing Partner at Shane & Shane, P.A. located in Fort Lauderdale, but serving all of South Florida with a worldwide client base.  We discuss Michael's journey to the profession of law beginning with his childhood in Oceanside, NY to his days at the University of Miami School of Law. Mr. Shane pursued through some difficult times and ascended to the profession because of his hard work, dedication and some timely advice.  Michael was an inaugural member of the Florida Bar's Immigration and Nationality Law Certification committee. From 1986 to 1987, Mr. Shane was President of the South Florida Chapter of the American Immigration and Lawyers Association (AILA).  It was a pleasure to interview a pillar of the Florida immigration law community.

How can we overcome the backlash against DEI initiatives and truly address health equity? Hint, communications plays a vital role. Guests Vanessa Nazario, Chapter President of the South Florida Chapter of the National Association Latino Healthcare Executives, and VP of Communications, Nicole Terry joins our host Desiree Duncan, VP of Health Equity & Inclusion to delve into the crucial themes of health equity, the influence of social determinants on patient outcomes, and culturally competent care being a must for every organization. Don't miss this compelling conversation on how healthcare marketers, communicators, and c-suite level executives can create more inclusive and equitable healthcare system for all and grow their market share.

In this episode, Morgan chats with Suzanne, one of the current leaders of the South Florida Chapter of the Spine Benders Society Bookclub. They discuss the impact of book clubs and the importance of themes in creating an immersive book club experience. Suzanne shares her journey into nerdy interests, notably fantasy elements like fairies and unicorns, and her deep affection for Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. They delve into current interests in world history, the therapeutic nature of singing, and fostering community through passions. Suzanne offers advice for those hesitant about joining book clubs and highlights the personal growth and friendships she gained through her involvement. The episode emphasizes the value of embracing nerdy identities and pursuing hobbies for fulfillment. Follow the Spine Benders Society Book Club:  https://www.instagram.com/spinebenderssociety_orlando/ https://www.instagram.com/spinebenderssociety_sfl/ Follow That Nerd Thing at: ⁠⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ Email: thatnerdthingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!

You cannot please everyone. But that's not the case for others. Some live to please and appease people.Join us as Laura shares how she reframed her thinking about living her life on her own terms and living in integrity.Laura F. Kelley, our guest for this episode, is a practicing immigration attorney and the founder of LFK Immigration PA. Laura received her Juris Doctor from University of California College of the Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings) in 2006 and her LLM from Universidad Carlos III in Madrid, Spain in 2009.She worked in the area of European Union antitrust law in Spain before returning to the United States to focus exclusively on immigration law in 2013. Laura is also a professional certified coach and certified mindfulness instructor.Her podcast is called The Joyful Attorney where she helps attorneys bring joy, harmony and balance to their practices and lives. Laura is active in the legal community where her focus is to elevate the practice of the law and support attorney well-being. She serves as the President of the South Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.You can get more info about Laura and her work at www.LFKimmigration.com and www.thejoyfulattorney.com.Instagram: @lfkimmigrationBooks mentioned: The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck***Co-host Graciela Laurent, is a published, award-winning and professionally certified portrait photographer specializing in Boudoir and Personal Branding. She creates portraits of who you are and not just what you look like so that you can become who you've always been.Website: http://www.gracielalaurent.com/Co-host Julietta Wenzel, the Magical PT is the owner and founder of Body and Soul PT, as well as Soul Candy: intuitive, hand-made and one-of-a-kind jewelry and artwork. She supports people in finding the magic within themselves, creating balance in their body and soul.Websites: https://bodyandsoul-pt.com & https://soulcandy.love/***Voices of The Goddess with Julietta & Graciela is a podcast where we Empower, Inspire, and Uplift women to be the goddesses they truly are.Join us each week as we sit down for a heart to heart chat, sharing stories and insights with listeners across the globe. Laughter and tears alike abound as we access ancient wisdom in modern times through unique and exciting storytelling - supporting you on your life's journey. If you want to feel more Empowered, Inspired & Uplifted you can find us here:https://www.votgpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/voicesofthegoddess/ https://www.facebook.com/votgpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecircleofgoddesses https://www.youtube.com/VoicesoftheGoddess Shine bright and have a magical day!Julietta & Graciela

Dr. LaTasha Russell Harris is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in Berkeley, California, twelve years after graduating from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Immediately after receiving her Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Pre-medicine, Dr. Tasha relocated to Houston, Texas where she was a 5th grade Math teacher and 7th grade Spanish teacher at the original KIPP Academy. Then, ironically at the age of 24 years old, she became an elementary school principal. However, soon after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Dr. Tasha was asked to contract for FEMA on the disaster relief team and four years later, in 2009, she found herself on the West Coast in graduate school. Today, she is the President of The Association of Black Psychologists, South Florida Chapter. She has provided therapeutic sessions in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, Virginia, Washington D.C., Singapore, Japan and in South Florida where she now resides. She has worked in hospitals, drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, battered women's shelters, lock-down detention centers, and community mental health agencies. She has proven herself to work effectively with individuals that people judge, such as prostitutes, pastors, and the police. She was also an Adjunct Professor at the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary, where she taught clergymen and women about Mental Health First Aid. As a Social Scientist, several corporations have also endorsed her as a Racial Justice Consultant because she is able to create teachable moments with anyone who is hungry to learn and ready to fumble through their own illiteracy. In her Private Practice, Dr. Tasha is a Relationship Coach for professional athletes and their significant others. She is also a recent author of a Couples Workbook, entitled “It Ain't the Dishes.” If you would like to see her in action, Dr. Tasha has a Live Talk Show with a Stand-up Comedian. This is the only talk show where the guests are selected right out of the audience. In addition, Dr. Tasha has created a Speed Dating Events to help progressive singles date with more integrity and authenticity. Dr. Tasha used to have a live radio show every Saturday at midnight on WAVS 1170 am and has appeared monthly with a panel of experts on Hot Talk with Jill Tracey on Miami's Hottest Radio Station, Hot 105 FM. With her sharp shooting style and her voice of accountability, Dr. Tasha has helped to dispel the myths of talking to a professional about what goes on behind closed doors. The Miami Herald recognized her as one of the Top 40 Leaders under 40 in 2018. As seen on CBS4 Miami, Dr. Tasha specializes in getting to the core of an issue quickly, which she calls “Drive-by Therapy.” You can reach her on social media @doctoratasha or on her website: drivebytherapy.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsbyanymeans/message

Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz. The two talk about Alaina's journey from happy accident to having her own successful firm, and the rewards she finds in helping people with catastrophic personal injury. In this episode, we discuss: How she stumbled into her legal career, and why she calls it a happy accident How her path developed, and led her into litigation and catastrophic personal injury What she loves about personal injury law Why Alaina made the decision to start her own firm, and what she did to transition smoothly How she feels about the work her firm does and the success they've had What surprises she has come across in being a business owner  What vision for the future Alaina has for her practice Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz is a founding shareholder of BFW. Ms. Fotiu-Wojtowicz is an experienced trial lawyer and has tried cases in federal and state court. She has won numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts for her clients in both commercial and personal injury cases. She represents corporations, business entities, and individuals in a variety of complex commercial business disputes, and routinely represents individuals who have suffered life altering personal injuries. Prior to founding the firm, she was a partner at the litigation boutique, Michael S. Olin, P.A., where she focused her practice on personal injury and complex commercial litigation. Ms. Fotiu-Wojtowicz began her career by serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge William P. Dimitrouleas in District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Ms. Fotiu-Wojtowicz serves on the Adjunct Faculty at the University of Miami School of Law where she teaches an upper level course on Florida Civil Procedure and a seminar on Voting Rights and Election Law. Ms. Fotiu-Wojtowicz is active in the South Florida community. She currently serves on the board of directors of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, sits on the Leadership Counsel for POSSE Miami, chairs the board of directors for Seraphic Fire, and captains numerous tennis teams in leagues sanctioned by the USTA and WTT. Website: https://www.bfwlegal.com/lawyers/alaina-fotiu-wojtowicz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-fotiu-wojtowicz-64768a44/

In this episode, we talk to Aaron Lee founder and CEO of Iluma Agency. Co-Founder of Pythos and Regional Chair for US East South Florida Chapter. We talk about his entrepreneurial journey. How he found and doubled down on a niche. What it was like running a retail-focused business during the pandemic. He shares what it is like starting a business with your son and he shares how he is thinking about the next step in his life and entrepreneurial journey. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts or Overcast More about Aaron: Aaron Lee has 30+ years of entrepreneurship, marketing, creative and internet experience producing a wide range of successful brand and marketing programs and projects for some of the world's top brands, including Orangetheory Fitness, Massage Envy, Disney and many more. In 2001, Aaron founded iluma Agency, now a leader in the franchise marketing industry. Through its proprietary program, iluma Agency provides corporate, local digital and franchise recruitment marketing for franchise and multi-unit businesses. iluma Agency was recognized 4 times on the Inc5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America and has also been named on the Florida Trend and South Florida Business Journal's Best Places to Work lists. Aaron is also currently serving his 11th consecutive year in volunteer member leadership in the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). As the Regional Chair for the U.S. East Region, Aaron leads a professional and volunteer advisory board to support 22 local chapters. This follows terms as Member Experience Director, Area Director and also as President of the South Florida Chapter. He was invited to join EO in 2010, served the Board of Directors as the Communications Chair for 3 years, was awarded the EO Global Communications Chair of the Year Award in 2013, and oversaw communications and marketing for the 2013 EO Global University in Miami and most recently as the Marketing chair for EO Nerve 2019 in Charleston, SC. Aaron is also a graduate of the EO Global Leadership Academy and was recently awarded the EO “Living Beyond Yourself” award for his ongoing contributions to the organization. In these various roles and as a membership committee member of the International Franchise Association, Aaron has been frequently interviewed and has delivered talks on the topics of entrepreneurship, marketing and scaling businesses. Most recently, Aaron co-founded and launched PYTHOS.gg, an online startup focused on establishing a scalable platform designed to offer young people a legitimate professional path to an esports gaming career. This turnkey platform combines professional esports coaching and educational courses with hands-on local esports clubs to combine the skills, experience and education required to become a professional in the industry. Aaron's prior experience also includes serving as Chief Marketing Officer for an international application service provider and more than 10 years in the role of Creative Director for advertising and design agencies, multimedia and post-production studios. Aaron obtained his degree in communication design and is an active member of the GLG Council of Advisors for Media.

Bio: Chef Patty is the creator of The Mad Table. She is a culinary instructor, private chef, recipe and menu developer, and food stylist. Her mission is to inspire people to fall in love with food through workshops, classes, and interactive dinners. All while sharing ways to eat healthy without compromising flavor. Prior to her culinary career she was a Home Economics teacher that taught middle and high school students. Her curriculum included safety and sanitation, cooking techniques, basic nutrition, recipe development, and more. Chef Patty has formal culinary training and is ServSafe certified. As a private chef and culinary instructor, she has done numerous live food demonstrations in her private and group cooking classes and many in our local community. This includes but is not limited to: ● The Children's Trust ● Baptist Health Breast Cancer Sip and Sauté Interactive Dinner ● Coconut Grove Art Festival ● Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show ● Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure ● Miami Book Fair International ● MDC Dinner for World-Renowned Spanish Chef Juan Mari Arzak ● Miele Experience Center She has also been a guest Chef at the James Beard House Foundation in New York City and has lead a Recipe and Menu Development project for Subway Corporation. Some of her most popular food styling projects include: ● Food Network ● Bacardi Limited ● Landmark Theatre Chef Patty now serves as secretary on the board of Les Dames d'Escoffier's South Florida Chapter, a professional society for women in culinary, hospitality, and wine industries." * The Mad Table https://themadtable.com/ * The Essential Cuban Cookbook Classic Recipes: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Cuban-Cookbook-Classic-Recipes/dp/1638782059 * Les Dames d'Escoffier International https://ldei.org/ This episode is sponsored by Culinary Historians of Northern California, a Bay Area educational group dedicated to the study of food, drink, and culture in human history. To learn more about this organization and their work, please visit their website at www.chnorcal.org If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

Join us for Season 3 of the award-winning JMT Media Podcast. Episode 1 is with celebrated entrepreneur and author, Roslyn Rice. Roslyn Rice is a Diversity Practitioner | Speaker | Best Selling Author In a world of complexity, Roslyn is on a global mission to change the world one word at a time. Roslyn is a collaborative, client centric business professional experienced in managing multi-million dollar accounts. Roslyn embraces storytelling, relevant facts and humor to pull in her audience and bravely inspire them. She is Co-Founder of DPI, LLC a high impact business consulting firm equipping leaders to thrive in the midst of chaos. She currently serves as Co-President of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) for the South Florida Chapter. 

With over 20,000 views on YouTube (and counting) we knew that that we needed to do a part two - and to remember that the origin of TIPS meant to To Insure Proper Service...but is it?Vendor tipping seems to be a touchy subject!  It's the one thing that many planners and pros shy away from.  This week our panel will discuss all that goes into vendor tipping - Who What When and If?Our Panel:Host: Keith Willard, CWP - Owner of Keith Willard Events.  Creator and host of Behind the Veil.  Keith's past events include Mark Cubans 40th Backyard Birthday Party as well as comedian's Michelle Buteau's wedding.  Keith has seen and done it all, and makes the most out of every situation!  Past position includes President of the South Florida Chapter of NACE (National Association of Catering and Events) as well as being honored with Innovator of the Year, and being inducted into the Hall of Fame - The Knot.  Marci Guttenberg, CPCE, CWP, founder/owner/president of An Affair To Remember By Marci, is a highly seasoned wedding and event invitation consultant who curates creative, custom, and couture invitation, favors, and accessories for events. Her passion is to make you look fabulous in setting the tone to make a tremendous first tangible impression your guests will experience. Make it An Affair To Remember!CeCe Todd - Self-proclaimed queen of pink & a one-woman party in a box, CeCe Todd is an award-winning and renowned floral designer and third-generation entrepreneur. Both entertaining and talented, CeCe's style and attention to detail have allowed her to become one of America's leading floral designers and industry leaders. CeCe has been a KnotPro Educator and named to the Biz Bash Top 500. She has been invited to share her expertise on the national stage at such prolific events as Wedding MBA, David Tutera Experience, Fleursociety Summit, and Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Annual Conference. CeCe's passion for teaching the next generation of floral designers lead her to found CeCe School Online Membership group and she hosts multiple hands-on workshops each year. Brooke Logan Stoner - A one woman show that keeps it real.  Brooke comes from a long history of hospitality focused companies.  Several of her past positions include Regional General Manager of several restaurants, Managing Director for a catering company, and lead logistics for Keith Willard Events.  Being focused on those that provide service, she thanks each and every server and kitchen staff, at every single event.Helene Parsons - Senior Catering Manager at the Addison. Helene has been in the wedding and event planning industry for over 25 years, working in major cities such as Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and currently in Boca Raton, Florida, where she calls home.  Over the decades, she has witnessed thousands of ceremonies that simply “went through the motions” and lacked the emotion it takes to unite two people in love. A wedding ceremony – regardless of the size or location - is a special moment and she makes it personal.  She is also the owner of Hitched by HeleneSupport the show

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Erik Neugaard, Environmental Program Manager for Broward County Port Everglades about Port Everglades, Coral Restoration, and Certifications.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form.Showtimes: 1:25  Nic & Laura talk about Florida10:20  Interview with Erik Neugaard Starts10:39  Port Everglades18:38  Coral Restoration30:31  CertificationsPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Erik Neugaard at https://www.linkedin.com/in/neugaard.Guest Bio:Erik Neugaard has more than 30 years of experience as an environmental professional and is currently the Environmental Program Manager for Broward County Port Everglades. Previous experience includes positions at Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management, Florida Department of Transportation, and as a consultant. He holds a BS degree in natural sciences and a MD degree in marine biology, as well as certifications as a land use planner, wetland scientist, wildlife biologist, fisheries professional, protected species observer, GIS professional, scientific diving safety officer, trimix scuba instructor, and USCG master captain. He is also very active in the South Florida Chapter and is helping establish community coral nursery, oyster gardening, and seagrass nursery programs.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

Join several members of the South Florida Chapter as they talk about Moving Forward in  2022.   Meet the new president, see what exciting events are coming up, and hear from other South Florida members.  Join special guests: Shamelil Mattis, Margaret Anglin, Allison Horton, and Kerry Ann Williams ____________________________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Dr. Esther Lambert is originally from the island of Jamaica. She is a small business owner with a company that provides project management services on capital improvement projects on mostly engineering and construction projects in South Florida. She is the incoming president for the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) where she is also a member of the local South Florida Chapter.  Dr. Lambert is also a board member of Artserve, a not-for-profit organization, which is one of the nation's original arts incubators, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Lambert is passionate about volunteering and has served as a committee member with the Mustard Seeds Gift of Hope organization, as well as a past tutor to students at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Hollywood, Florida.  Dr. Lambert has a PhD in Organizational Management with a Specialization in Project Management from Capella University, 2015.  She also has an MBA, International Business, Nova Southeastern University; a BS in International Business, Everest University, 2003 The book for the show per Dr. Lambert is The Bible and will be the first book added to NABWIC's Book List _________________________________________. NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

The Modern Mentor Featuring Oyinkansola “Bukky” Ogunrinde is the Owner & Principal of FUNMI Healthcare Consulting. With a passion for the delivery of healthcare. Oyinkansola “Bukky” Ogunrinde finds her brand through integrity, trust, and building solid relationships.As we conclude Black History Month and begin Women's History Month, I would like to introduce you to the first African American Woman to lead the ACHE of South Florida.  This is The Follow the Brand Podcast. I am your Host Grant McGaugh CEO of 5 STAR BDM Where We are Building a  5 STAR Brand You Can Follow!Bukky is an immigrant from Nigeria who was born into a family of healthcare practitioners and found value in helping clinicians and physicians with their business to focus on medical care.  She is a practice coach who leverages learning agility, critical analytic thinking, and strategic planning to achieve a positive outcome for her clients. Bukky encourages us to follow a personal value framework and believe in ourselves to navigate our endeavors. If the door is closed, look for the open window to your dreams!Oyinkansola “Bukky” Ogunrinde is the Founder and Chief Practice Transformation officer for FUNMI Healthcare Consulting, LLC, a consultancy specializing in the management of physician practice and ambulatory services. Currently, she serves as a senior practice coach for an organization that services over 500 healthcare organizations.With about 12 years in healthcare administration and management, she specializes in providing leadership and management services in the areas of general administration, operations, financial management, business development, project management, and strategic planning.Before now, she worked as the director of physician surgical operations during which she oversaw surgical departments including orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, genetics, nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, and general surgery in a pediatric healthcare system. She also served as the operations project manager during which she oversaw the management of strategic and operational alignment initiatives in another healthcare system's long-term care division. As the planning & performance improvement leader, she oversaw some of both hospital and ambulatory-based clinical operation continuous improvement projects and business plans. As a management fellow, she led operational teams and facilitated business initiatives in a healthcare system that was undergoing an eight (8) hospital merger and acquisition process.She is an active member of the community through various professional, civic, and volunteer efforts. She is the 2022 President of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of the South Florida chapter – making her the first black woman to hold this office; a former board member and current member of the South Florida Chapter of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and; a member of the Florida Chapter of the National Association of Healthcare Services Executives (NAHSE).Bukky has another passion - helping healthcare management students and emerging leaders in their professional development. This burning call to action is what guided her to co-create and co-direct the first in the nation- Remote Healthcare Administration Internship (RHAI), a successful endeavor undertaken to help those that lost their internships and fellowships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. She practices a very simple personal philosophy – always be of service to others whenever you can.Bukky holds a Masters of Health Service Administration (MHSA) degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI and, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC.

In this episode of Ask Jason Weiss and Guest, Richard Gaines, Esq. "Super Lawyer" of The Gaines Law Firm, P.A. we are going to give you a crash course on family law and how it affects your life in Family Law - the ins and outs.WGSN-DB Going Solo Network 24/7 Live Streaming Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network (www.goingsolomedia.com) for a Complete Singles Connection (www.goingsolonetwork.com) & Going Solo Community (www.goingsolocommunity.com).Contact Info:Jason S. Weiss, Esq. & CoachWEISS LAW GROUP, PATel: 954.573.2800Fax: 954.573.2798Email: jason@jswlawyer.comJSWLawyer.comA bit more about Attorney Richard Gaines...Richard H. Gaines was born in Brooklyn, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University in 1990, and earned his law degree, cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in 1995. Mr. Gaines is rated AV® Preeminent ™ in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory; was designated Florida “Super Lawyer” 2015 through 2018, featured in South Florida Legal Guide as a “Top Lawyer” 2015 through 2018 as well as Florida Trend's “Florida Legal Elite” 2016 and 2018. He maintains a 5.0 rating on Google Reviews and is rated “Superb” on AVVO. Mr. Gaines is the President/Co-Founder of the Parkland Coral Springs Business Group, through which he has helped direct community involvement and charitable contributions to local Parkland and Coral Springs-based charities, such as Parkland Buddy Sports, Tomorrow's Rainbow, and Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, as well as providing scholarships to deserving graduates of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Mr. Gaines is also the Co-Chairman of the South Florida Chapter of the Gotham Networking Group, a New York City-based networking group whose motto is “‘Tis better to give than to receive.”Contact Info:The Gaines Law Firm, P.A.5531 N. University Dr., Suite 103Coral Springs, FL 33067Telephone: 954-603-8801Facsimile: 954-603-8804Richard@gaineslawfl.comwww.gaineslawfl.com

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and certificate in Project Management, Shamelil is attending Nova Southeastern University to further her education and obtain a Master of Business Administration degree in Process Improvement. In addition to conquering a college career, she has been the Chief Executive Officer of Teloi Services. Her expertise is in working as a project manager and overseeing operational logistics, process improvement plans and implementation, strategy development, customer management, and organizational effectiveness. She also works for MCO Construction as an eBuilder Admin Consultant. Shamelil is an active member of her community and an essential part of a few organizations such as National Society of Black Engineers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, where she serves as a Next Generation Leader, Co-Chair for the Women In NAACP better known as WIN, and a board member for the National Association of Black Women In Construction, South Florida Chapter. Shamelil's most trusted motto to live by is “Never be afraid to give up the good to go for the great”. Although she wears several hats, her favorite is being a mother to a beautiful six-yearold a daughter named Lilac. Email: teloicc@gmail.com | Phone: (786) 2162724 | Organization: Teloi Consulting | Address: 301 NW 105 st |  Miami ______________________________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

LezPod | Grace C. Lopez, Executive Director of Aqua Foundation | Hosted by Alex Friedlander Grace C. Lopez is the Executive Director of Aqua Foundation for Women. Ms. Lopez joined the board of directors in 2018 and shortly thereafter was appointed board chair before becoming the executive director in January 2020. Ms. Lopez's background in the legal industry has led her to founding the proprietary consulting agency iManage Law Firms, LLC, advising law firms on best practices for their operations. She has held upper management level positions at a number of international and national firms. Ms. Lopez believes in mentoring future leaders, serving as an Adjunct Professor at the Florida International University College of Law where she teaches a course in Law Firm Management. She formerly taught at Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC). Ms. Lopez has significant non-profit and charitable experience. In addition to her work at Aqua, she was recently appointed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to serve on the Miami-Dade County LGBTQ Advisory Board. She is a member of The Commonwealth Institute Executive Director Forum. She served on the board of director's of the Women's Fund of Miami-Dade, where she has was the Chair of Development for three years. Grace is a member of the Association of Legal Administrators, where she served on the board of directors of the South Florida Chapter in the capacity of President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Director and Chair for the Community Service Committee. She currently serves on the national Board of Trustees for the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators. Grace was also a part of the board of directors for nine years for one of the largest non-profit organizations, the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In her leadership roles with Komen, she served as president for three years for their Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate. Prior to her role as president, she served as Governance Chair, as Grants Chair, and as a member on the Advisory Council for the national organization. Additionally, she served three years at the Florida Bar Grievance Committee.

With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest, President of Rapoport Restaruant Group, Inc, Burt Rapoport. A visionary, third-generation restaurant aficionado, award-winning restaurateur Burt Rapoport has led an impressive legacy in the South Florida restaurant scene for over three decades. Rapoport started his career in New York City, where his family owned and operated a successful kosher dairy restaurant for fifty years. President of Rapoport’s Restaurant Group in Boca Raton, Florida, he is recognized for his dedication to providing high-quality cuisine for a good value, a warm and welcoming ambiance, and truly attentive service at all of his restaurants. An industry leader revered for his progressive vision, management style, and hospitality expertise, he was on the board of the South Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) and he served on the advisory board for Johnson & Wales, the largest culinary university in the United States, for over ten years. He is also a Trustee for the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. A Boca Raton, Florida, resident, Burt enjoys traveling, swimming, and surfing. He holds the title of 2017 Power Leader in Hospitality and 2016 South Florida Ultimate CEO by the South Florida Business Journal, 2008 “Business Leader of the Year” by Boca Raton’s Chamber of Commerce, 2007 “Restaurateur of the Year” by Gold Life Boca, Gold Coast and Palm Beacher Magazines, and has won numerous Readers’ Choice Awards from Boca Raton Magazine for each of his restaurant concepts including Favorite Restaurant, Best Service, Best Business Lunch, Best Dining Entertainment, Best Fine Dining and Best Outdoor Dining. Not only recognized locally but on a national level, Rapoport’s Restaurant Group won the 2013 Southeast DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award and the national Community Excellence Award, recognizing a small business’ community commitment, presented by the United States Chamber of Commerce. He was also honored by his alma mater, Arizona State University, when he was inducted in their Sun Devil 100 program in 2016, which honors university alumni business leaders and entrepreneurs. Rapoport’s Restaurant Group was also recognized by Restaurant Hospitality magazine in 2018 as one of the RH 25: Coolest Multi Concept Companies. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: The answer is yes. Now, what's the question? In today's episode with Burt Rapaport we will discuss: Third generation restaurateur Standards Discipline Scaling Don't grow too fast Advice about HR Educational speakers for your staff Dissolving a partnership Today's sponsor: At Popmenu, we know that in today’s world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn’t have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. P&G ProfessionalTM offers innovative total foodservice solutions featuring trusted brands such as Dawn® Professional, Cascade® Professional, Spic and Span® and Comet®. We are unique in that our total solutions are founded in customer and patron understanding, superior products that help save time and cut overall costs, and a five-star service group that is compensated based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services.     Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Self-discipline What is your biggest weakness? Too optimistic What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Do I like them? What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Finding enough good team members to staff our restaurants Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. If I have to do your job, what do I need you for? What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? "Drink through it." If the power goes out at 8pm, have a party. What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Setting the Table by Danny Meyer 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey  GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Give back to the community Name one service you've hired. Scott Berger - Food Safety and Sanitation Inspections What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Spot On-POS If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Life is short so enjoy it Treat people how you want to be treated Be honest Contact info: Rapaport's Restaurant Group website Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Burt Rapaport for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. 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In this episode of The Self-Care Chronicle, I chat with Dr. LaTasha Russell. Dr. Tasha talks about the importance of firm boundaries in order to maintain mental wellness. Find out how Dr. Tasha mastered the invaluable art of saying, “No.”  Dr. Tasha is an award-winning Mental Health Clinician, Author, and Speaker. She currently serves as the President of the Association of Black Psychologists, South Florida Chapter. Her new book, "It Ain't the Dishes," is sure to help anyone who has experienced challenges in their relationships. Dr. Tasha has made regular media appearances on programs including Hot Talk with Jill Tracey and CBS4 Miami. 

Lil and I had an amazing conversation about how Small Businesses are getting the short end of the stick in all this craziness. We also got into how to build your team properly and what it takes to lead in these crazy upcoming months.  More about Lillian Roberts | Founder & CEO, Xendoo A South Florida native, Lillian Roberts prides herself on building customer-centric companies that are built on teamwork, technology, and integrity. A serial entrepreneur with a passion for small business, she is known as an innovator with an enviable ability to foresee market trends. After a successful exit from the manufacturing industry, Lillian serves as CEO and Founder of Xendoo, a cloud-based fintech company based in Fort Lauderdale. Xendoo specializes in online bookkeeping and accounting focused on the small business owner with less than 20 employees. By leveraging technology and proprietary software, Xendoo CPAs and bookkeepers have increased the productivity of the traditional workforce by 500%. Recent Xendoo accolades include 1st place grant for Village Capital’s Finance Forward, 2019 finalist for Revolution’s Rise of the Rest, and 2018 Startup Showcase finalist for eMerge Americas.  Lillian also appeared on the premiere episode of CNBC’s “The Job Interview,” which featured Xendoo and prospective bookkeeper candidates go through a rigorous interview process. Lillian serves on the Regional Board and is an active member of the South Florida Chapter of the global Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). A lifelong learner, she fosters a professional working environment where people have the opportunity to continuously grow and develop.

In this episode Tabitha Gibson weighs in on issues of racism, concerns with the urban public schools in Miami Dade, and the lack of activity from the (C)hurch when it comes to doing justice. Here are recourses and social media platforms mentioned in the interview: andcampaign.org FB: https://www.facebook.com/andcampaignsouthflorida/ Personal IG: keepin.tabs__ Email to be connected to And South Florida: tabitha@thebrookmiami.org

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with the DeAnn Hazey Executive Director and Braulio Hernandez Boy of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society South Florida Chapter. Learn about the great work LLS is doing to assist those battling blood cancers. We also discuss one of the best events of the year,the 2020 LLS Man & Woman of the Year as well as Light the Night, Students of the Year and Team in Training.The LLS Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.Each year, in communities across the country, dedicated candidates engage in an exciting competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) "Man & Woman of the Year" titles. Raising funds for LLS blood cancer research the candidates compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year.Every dollar raised counts as one vote and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of 10 weeks. Top local fundraisers become eligible to win the national titles. The campaign runs between February and June, check with your local chapter for specific dates.Please contact us at 954-744-5300 to learn more.The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society South Florida ChapterDeAnn HazeyExecutive DirectorBraulio Hernandez2020 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society South Florida Chapter Boy of the YearActor and Cancer Survivorhttps://www.lls.org/southern-floridahttps://www.facebook.com/LLSSouthFlorida/?ref=br_rshttps://www.instagram.com/llssouthflorida/https://www.instagram.com/brauliohernandez/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bNEwI2D7BE&feature=youtu.beNepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

Hi all, Welcome to episode 6! I had the absolute pleasure to have Dr. LaTasha Russell on the podcast. We talked about racism, the pandemic, relationships & our diabetes. Dr. Tasha is the President of The Association of Black Psychologists, South Florida Chapter. She has provided therapy to individuals, groups, families, and couples in Los Angeles, Chicago, Virginia, Washington D.C., Singapore, and in South Florida where she now resides. She has worked in hospitals, drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, battered women's shelters, lock-down detention centers, and community mental health agencies. I've added links for Dr. Tasha, below. Thank you for listening in and I do hope you enjoy this episode. https://drivebytherapy.org/about-doctora-tasha/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/safiyah-basir/support

Did you know that you should never charge your phone at a communal charging station? Did you know you should be careful where that charging cable for your phone or other smart device came from or how you can protect yourself while using public WiFi? These and other questions are answered by my guest, Alexis Perdereaux-Weekes. He is a cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of extensive experience mitigating risks for his clients when it comes to cyber threats. If you think you do not need to worry about cybersecurity, this episode will open your eyes to how everything from your health records to your mobile phone are increasingly under threat. And, we talk about how you can easily begin protecting yourself with a few simple steps and a few important questions you need to ask. Alexis Perdereaux-Weekes is a senior Business Leader with over 20 years of Information Technology and Assurance experience, with extensive experience working on a broad range of corporate IT initiatives where he helps businesses identify, and mitigate risk to their core business assets, while enabling them to address regulatory and Compliance requirements. Planning, and Implementation of Information security and data protection solutions in direct support of business objectives within Healthcare, Finance, Banking, and local and Federal Government sectors.  He is credentialed as a CISM - Certificated Information Security Manager, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control from ISACA International. Alexis holds an Master of Science degree in Information Security from Nova Southeastern University and is currently a doctoral candidate in Information Security at St. Thomas University in Miami, with a focus on Data Privacy.   A Data Privacy advocate, Alexis is past president of the ISACA South Florida chapter, where he worked with the executive team to grow the chapter membership to one of the largest in North America, expanding Scholarship and mentoring opportunities to peers and others entering the IT Security profession. In addition to ISACA, Alexis is also a member of NAHSE - National Association of Health Services Executives, South Florida Chapter, where he is a member of the Technology and Innovation Steering Committee.

In this episode, Andrea talks about her experience as a play therapist working with children, teen, and families. She tackles topics such as therapeutic touch, attachment, sandplay, and aggressive play with clients. Andrea tells us her story of becoming a play therapist and her passion is evident throughout this great episode. Andrea Vargas is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, a Qualified Supervisor for MHC interns and a Certified FirstPlay® Practitioner. Andrea has specialized in child and adolescent counseling since 2006. Her private practice is located in Weston, Florida where she serves children, teens, families and college students.Andrea fell in love with play therapy while in graduate school. She is a proud advocate of play and is currently the Chair for the South Florida Chapter of the Florida Association for Play Therapy. Adoption is her passion both professionally and personally, she enjoys using therapeutic play to heal attachment related trauma. Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out her website!FirstPlay (Therapeutic Storytelling Massage) Information by Janet CourtneyThe Magic Rainbow HugSandtray InformationSandplay InformationAssociation for Play Therapy WebsiteSandplay Manual

In this episode, Andrea talks about her experience as a play therapist working with children, teens, and families. She tackles topics such as therapeutic touch, attachment, sandplay, and aggressive play with clients. Andrea tells us her story of becoming a play therapist and her passion is evident throughout this great episode. Andrea Vargas is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, a Qualified Supervisor for MHC interns, and a Certified FirstPlay® Practitioner. Andrea has specialized in child and adolescent counseling since 2006. Her private practice is located in Weston, Florida where she serves children, teens, families, and college students. Andrea fell in love with play therapy while in graduate school. She is a proud advocate of play and is currently the Chair for the South Florida Chapter of the Florida Association for Play Therapy. Adoption is her passion both professionally and personally, she enjoys using therapeutic play to heal attachment-related trauma. Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out her website! FirstPlay (Therapeutic Storytelling Massage) Information by Janet Courtney The Magic Rainbow Hug Sandtray Information Sandplay Information Association for Play Therapy Website Sandplay Manual Follow us on Instagram! Looking for more creative content? Sign up for our newsletter and get a free creativity guide! Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Hub Facebook group to further discuss, collaborate, and create with your fellow creative arts therapy community! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

Tim Vogel is an entrepreneur through and through. He's a visionary with a persistent enthusiasm for new ideas and innovation. He founded a company called Scenthound on a passion for business and a vision of revolutionizing the pet care industry. What gets him out of bed is his excitement about making a difference in the business of dog grooming and about helping people connect with their dogs. He's also incredibly invested in educating and empowering his employees to achieve their potential. He has a history of running successful organizations. His career began in the management training program at Enterprise Rent-a-Car where he quickly rose to managing multiple branches. He then worked as VP of Operations at a direct marketing organization, On Campus Marketing. Next, he ran the Washington, DC operation of Flexcar, a car sharing service. He currently serves as Chairman for the South Florida Chapter's Accelerator Program for EO which includes over 50 CEOs.    FREE "7.5 Steps to Achieving Extraordinary Goals" eBook: http://michaelaltshuler.com/download-e-book/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/MichaelAltshulerBiz Twitter: http://twitter.com/maltshulerbiz Please SUBSCRIBE and leave a review!

Baseball Under the Palms: A History of Miami Minor League Baseball - The Early Years (1892-1960), tells the fascinating story of the growth of hardball from its humble beginnings, to organized play, and team participation in “outlaw leagues. This led to the eventual acceptance of a minor league baseball team in Miami by the National Association. This sometimes included affiliations with major leagues teams. Along the way, some of baseball’s most legendary names including the likes of Chico Fernandez, Pepper Martin, Satchel Paige, and Woody Smith passed through Miami, either on their way to illustrious minor or major league careers or finishing out their celebrated moments in the sun. This work is the first of its kind that brings to light the full spectrum of the history of minor league baseball in Miami. The inspiration for us writing Baseball Under the Palms, emanated from, The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original Miami Marlins. For lovers of our national pastime, we bring to light the richly varied and illustrious history of teams and leagues; once at the forefront of local baseball. Sam Zygner is the author of The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original Miami Marlins. He has served as the Chairperson for the South Florida Chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) since 2006 and been a member since 1997. He is a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Barbra Cabrera was born into the baseball world. Her father, Emilio, played professional baseball in Cuba and the United States. As a print journalist, she covered the gamut from interviewing Hollywood movie and television stars to securing exclusive interviews when covering true crime stories. On Spanish-language radio, she found her calling as an investigative reporter. Barbra is a life-long Miamian and baseball devotee.

ALA member Nadean Stone, CLM, MBA, describes what it's like to publish her first book, titled No Stone Unturned: A Remarkable Journey to Identity. She talks about translating painful experiences into a memoir and how her professional background and network of legal management professionals inspire her to keep fighting for justice.Nadean Stone, CLM, MBA, is the author of No Stone Unturned: A Remarkable Journey to Identity as well as a legal management consultant. She is a member of the South Florida Chapter of ALA and divides her time between South Florida and Vermont.

ALA member Nadean Stone, CLM, MBA, describes what it’s like to publish her first book, titled No Stone Unturned: A Remarkable Journey to Identity. She talks about translating painful experiences into a memoir and how her professional background and network of legal management professionals inspire her to keep fighting for justice. Nadean Stone, CLM, MBA, is the author of No Stone Unturned: A Remarkable Journey to Identity as well as a legal management consultant. She is a member of the South Florida Chapter of ALA and divides her time between South Florida and Vermont.

Been involved in the Paranormal field for over 39 years. Has a Masters in Humanistic Psychology and a Minor in Parapsychology from West GA University. He owes his interest and dedication of the field to his mentor Dr. William Roll. Previously a board member of ParaNexus, member of the South Florida Chapter of the Spirit Team, and scientific researcher at the Rhine Institute at Duke University. Presently the founder of psinvestigators.org and scientific researcher of a paranormal experimental group (Truth Seekers).

Rebecca Hahessy graduated Cum Laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Relations and a concentration in Gerontology and Psychology. Rebecca has been working in the not for profit field for 15 years and in the medical arena more than 10 years. Currently, she is the Program Director at the American Parkinson Disease Association, South Florida Chapter. She manages all their support groups and health and wellness activities and is responsible for providing education, assistance and resources to the community.

Rebecca Hahessy graduated Cum Laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Relations and a concentration in Gerontology and Psychology. Rebecca has been working in the not for profit field for 15 years and in the medical arena more than 10 years. Currently, she is the Program Director at the American Parkinson Disease Association, South Florida Chapter. She manages all their support groups and health and wellness activities and is responsible for providing education, assistance and resources to the community.

On this episode, we are celebrating National School Choice Week. And who better to talk to us about the history and growth of school choice in Florida than "Grandma choice", Dr. Judith Stein. An advocate for parents, choice, and quality schools… Dr. Stein was on the founding board of two Florida charter school organizations and organized the first four state charter school conferences in the state. Dr. Stein has served as Director of Career Education for Miami Dade, President of the American Association for Career Education, a policy board member of the American Vocational Association; and Guidance Director and the Executive Chairman of the International Collaboration Conference on Career Education in Miami. She served as the Executive Director of the Division of Magnet/Innovative Programs for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and was the founding President of the State organization for Magnet Schools, Consortium of Magnets/Public Choice Schools. Under her leadership the district’s magnet program – the original school option - flourished. The magnets she helped create – including (DASH) the Design & Architecture Senior High and Coral Reef – are nationally recognized, and still among the most popular school choice programs in the County. Although officially retired, Dr. Stein is still very active. She’s a Florida Charter School Alliance board member and its original executive director; she sits on the board of several local charter schools, as well as the board of the South Florida Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation. I recorded my conversation with Dr. Stein while on our way to a National School Choice event in Port Richie – on Florida’s west coast. We talked about the birth of magnet programs in Florida, the evolution of charter schools and why it should be called parental choice not school choice. It was a real pleasure chatting with Dr. Stein. I think you will enjoy our chat as much as I did. Reach Dr. Stein on twitter https://twitter.com/JudithStein - Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlight charter school leaders, educators, governing board members, stakeholders, prospective founders, students and parents, to provide a better understanding of the Charter School movement in Florida. The Florida Alliance is a non-profit charter school support and advocacy organization. Our mission is to increase student achievement and meet the demand for parental choice by assisting high quality public charter schools in Florida.   Visit our website at flcharteralliance.org    

Charles P. Garcia is the CEO of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), whose mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation in every sector of the global economy.  Founded in 1972, ALPFA is the nation’s largest Latino professional organization with 43 professional chapters and 144 student chapters.  He also chairs the TIGER 21 South Florida Chapter, the premier peer-to-peer group for ultrahigh-net-worth individuals, which is in 17 cities, and its 320 members control over $30 billion in personal assets. Mr. Garcia’s career spans a broad spectrum of industries, all focused on leveraging his in-depth understanding of Hispanic consumers.  In 1997, Mr. Garcia became the CEO of Sterling Financial Group, a privately held financial services firm which he grew from a small business to 60 offices in seven countries, 20,000 Hispanic clients and $2 billion in assets prior to selling it in 2005.  The company was named by Inc. magazine as the # 8 fastest growing privately held company in the country and Charles was named Entrepreneur of the Year by three national organizations. With an expertise in retail operations, marketing, finance, strategy, and international business, he served for six years (until the company was sold in 2012) on the Board of Directors of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. (Fortune 500), one of the largest supermarkets in the southeast with nearly 500 stores and 400 in-store pharmacies.  He served on the Audit Committee, as a financial expert under SEC rules, and on the Nominating and Corporate Governance committee.  He also chaired an Advisory Board for Aetna Inc. (Fortune 100), reporting directly to its CEO, focused on growing the Hispanic market share of this diversified healthcare company.  Mr. Garcia was also a Hispanic market strategy advisor for Amway, a $13 billion private company in the direct selling industry. Mr. Garcia has worked for four Presidents, both Democrat and Republican, and served on high profile federal and state government boards.  He was the Chairman of the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy, appointed by both President Bush and President Obama, to oversee all operations at the Air Force Academy.  The fifteen member board is composed of four U.S. Senators, four U.S. Congressmen, and seven Presidential appointments.  The Secretary of the Air Force awarded him the Distinguished Public Service Medal for leading “a historic transformation to ensure it operates more like a corporate board of directors.”  Florida Governor Jeb Bush appointed him to the State Board of Education, which oversees all public education in Florida. Mr. Garcia has a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was the first student in his class to publish on the Columbia Law Review.  He has an M.P.A. from the University of Oklahoma; and a B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was awarded the Class of 1983 Honor and Ethics Trophy given to the graduate who “most personified the ideals of personal integrity.”  In 1988, he was awarded a White House Fellowship by President Reagan.  He served in various high level positions in the federal government, receiving the Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez Public Service and Integrity award. The book Hispanics in the USA: Making History chose Mr. Garcia as one of fourteen Latino role models for the nation, and both Hispanic Business and Latino Leaders magazines recognized him as one of the “100 most influential Hispanics in the United States.”  He has authored two best-selling leadership books:  A Message from Garcia (John Wiley, 2003) and Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows (McGraw Hill, 2009).   He writes regularly for CNN, Fox News and the Huffington Post. Aprendizajes Lo que aprendio Charlie en la academia militar que le ayudo a crear una vida de liderazgo y exito Como Charlie se creo oportunidades que lo llevaron a encontrar a su mentor

NABWIC Supports Industry Day and talks with some of the outstanding leaders in the construction industry.                National Association of Black Women in Construction, South Florida Chapter, Inc. Presents Industry Day 2015! Industry Focus: Transportation Date: FRIDAY, October 9, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Location: Booker T. Washington High School 1200 NW 6th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.   The specific objectives of Industry Day are: To give students exposure to role models and possible careers they can consider as well as offering new career choices.To show the connection between school and real life; how presenters used their education to achieve their goals.To emphasize careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and other areas of transportation, aviation, construction and engineering.To provide students an opportunity to interact with professionals.

We have two outstanding guests this week on IAQ Radio. Maurice Baum is a pioneer in the IAQ industry and President of Environmental Research and Restoration. He is also Director of the South Florida Chapter of IAQA. Mr. Baum was a leading participant in drafting Florida's recently promulgated mold legislation. A Florida legistlation update and more with Mr. Baum. Louis Relle is the President of LJR Realty, Relle Construction, and Relle IAQ Solutions. His personal experiences dealing with microbial situations in buildings lead him to develop several revolutionary industry products including the Relle Filtration Table, as well as the Relle Smart Sampler & Smart Cassette. We will talk to Mr. Relle about these products and get an up close perspective on how things are going in New Orleans.

We have two outstanding guests this week on IAQ Radio. Maurice Baum is a pioneer in the IAQ industry and President of Environmental Research and Restoration. He is also Director of the South Florida Chapter of IAQA. Mr. Baum was a leading participant in drafting Florida's recently promulgated mold legislation. A Florida legistlation update and more with Mr. Baum. Louis Relle is the President of LJR Realty, Relle Construction, and Relle IAQ Solutions. His personal experiences dealing with microbial situations in buildings lead him to develop several revolutionary industry products including the Relle Filtration Table, as well as the Relle Smart Sampler & Smart Cassette. We will talk to Mr. Relle about these products and get an up close perspective on how things are going in New Orleans.