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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 40 MIN

When Culture Meets Code: The Making of a Public Servant

from The Intersection Podcast

In this premiere episode of The Intersection, host Chanae L. Wood sits down with Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, a dynamic leader whose career has spanned being a prosecutor, mayor of Miami Gardens, chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission, and beyond.From transforming Miami Gardens into an all-American city to shaping policy on housing, density, and development across Miami-Dade, Gilbert shares candid insights on balancing politics, culture, and community while staying rooted in authenticity.Youtube Video For Episode 1: https://youtu.be/HBZ3XhjpXGkHOST:Chanae L. Wood on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanae-l-wood-4a61ab57GUEST:Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 1Contact Information:Instagram: @ogilbert3Commissioner Page: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/government/commission/district01/home.page About Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, IIIFollow Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III on Instagram: @ogilbert3Episode 1 Breakdown[00:00:15] - [00:01:47] Introduction & Opening[00:01:47] - [00:03:54] Leadership Philosophy: Leadership and Communication Style[00:03:54] - [00:06:52] The Power of Consistency & Matching Energy[00:06:52] - [00:09:50] From Prosecutor to Politics: The Unexpected Journey[00:09:50] - [00:13:00] Running for Office in Miami Gardens[00:13:00] - [00:17:00] Transforming Miami Gardens: Strategy & Vision In Action[00:17:00] - [00:19:00] Leading With Conviction: Public Servant vs. Politician[00:19:00] - [00:23:30] Staying Connected to Your Roots; Authenticity[00:23:30] - [00:27:30] The Sock Philosophy: Challenging Social Constructs[00:27:30] - [00:30:00] Balancing Interests with Constituent Needs[00:30:00] - [00:33:00] Capacity vs. Willpower: Rapid Transit & Housing[00:33:00] - [00:35:30] The Underrated Issue: Solid Waste Management[00:35:30] - [00:40:00] Wishful Thinking Rapid Fire Round[00:40:00] - [00:40:35] Closing & AppreciationWeiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 1200 Coral Gables, FL 33134website: https://www.wsh-law.com/SPONSOR:A Crafty Chick Miami! The company that's “Bringing floral dreams to life in the heart of Miami."Visit their instagram page at: @acraftychickmiami

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