Miami Lit Podcast
by MIAMI LIT PODCAST
Welcome to Miami Lit Podcast!Our purpose is to shine a light on Miami's culture, literature and the arts. Our featured guests include authors, artists, entrepreneurs, cryptocurrency experts, NFT creators and more. We love to bring you these compelling stories and welcome you to join the conversation. ❤ JennyInstagram: https://instagram.com/miamilitpodcastYoutube: https://youtube.com/miamilitpodcastLink up with us: https://linktr.ee/miamilitRead. Think. Live. #maimilitpodcast #miamilitmag #readthinklive Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miami-lit-podcast/support
Episodes
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Miami Lit Podcast #74 - Max Dolce, designer and creator of The Green Card Game.
In the midst of a country divided by politics, a new card game was created to unite family and friends while learning about American culture. Sounds dramatic but you will appreciate The Green Card Game, especially if studying for the US citizenship test. In this episode we feature card game…
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Miami Lit Podcast #73 - JADA Miami Art Week 2023
We are officially back!! We coverJADA Art Fair 2023 from the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center. We are joined by the JADA crew for another round of art and fun. #miamiartweek #artbaselmiami
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Miami Lit Podcast #72 - Vanessa Garcia
Vanessa Garcia is a Cuban-American multidisciplinary writer -- screenwriter, playwright, novelist, and journalist/essayist -- who has written and worked for Sesame Street, Caillou, We Are Family, and Dora the Explorer. She’s the author of the novel, White Light, which won an International Latino...
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Miami Lit Podcast #71 - Kristian von Hornsleth - Artist, Provocateur, and Master of Chaos
** This episode was recorded at the SuperCrash Gallery, Miami, FL ** Kristian Hornsleth is a Danish conceptual artist, who has exhibited in the Stalke Galleri. He is the postmodern artist behind the controversial Hornsleth Village Project, wherein 340 Ugandan villagers were paid in livestock to...
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Miami Lit Podcast #70 - Karin Freeland
Karin Freeland is a recovered corporate workaholic. After years in high-pressure leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, she’s traded the boardroom for the bedroom. In her hilarious tell-all book, The Ins and Outs of My Vagina: A Penetrating Memoir, she recounts the mishaps and misadventures...
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Miami Lit Podcast #69 - Autism Theater Project with Gena Sims
Today we are joined by Gena Sims, founder of the Autism Theater Project. Her mission is to teach, entertain and inspire while giving a voice to the autism community. Please find out more at: https://autismtheaterproject.org/ Thank you so much for watching. Please like and subscribe to help our...
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Miami Lit Podcast #68 - Trent Talbot, President and Founder of BRAVE Books
Trent Talbot is the President and founder of BRAVE Books, a conservative children’s book publishing company. Father of two, Trent knew he couldn’t sit by as teachers and celebrities taught his kids to hate America and the ideals that made it great. Although formally trained as a medical doctor,...
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Miami Lit Podcast #67 - Super Bowl 2022 Champion Gregory "Buddy" Howell
Gregory "Buddy" Howell Jr. is an American football running back who is now a free agent. He played college football at Florida Atlantic, where he played in 39 games with 16 starts and finished his career with 463 carries for 2,424 yards and 22 touchdowns. Buddy is a Super Bowl 2022 champion with...
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Miami Lit Podcast #66 - JADA Art Fair Talks with Miami Artists, Sponsors and Founders
** A special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, JADA Art Fair ** JADA Art Fair hosted Miami Art Week in collaboration with FeSeLa, Miami Beach JCC, Miami Beach, TNR, and Landz. The exhibition showcased a diverse array of art spaces both on-site and in the Metaverse, including paintings…
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Miami Lit Podcast #65 - History in the making with Natalia Crujeiras, CEO of HistoryMiami Museum
"After a six-month search, the museum trustees unanimously voted in support of Ms. Crujeiras. The first-generation American immigrant embodies the American dream with her countless contributions to the growth of many influential institutions in Miami. Leveraging that experience, she will lead a...
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Miami Lit Podcast #64 - The Global Liberty Alliance with Jason I. Poblete
Founded in 2016, the Global Liberty Alliance (GLA) empowers victims and supports local communities to confront systemic oppression and foster an international awareness of fundamental freedoms and equality before the law. GLA is committed to combating violations of fundamental rights throughout…
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Miami Lit Podcast #63 - Kevin Riva founder of Riva Transportation
** This episode was filmed at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach during the Miami Swim Week 2022 ** Today we feature Kevin Riva founder and CEO of Riva Transportation. We chat about entrepreneurship, business life and the magic of books. Riva Transportation is a chauffeur service company that focuses on...
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Miami Lit Podcast #62 - Brandon T. Webb - Navy SEAL turned Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author
Brandon Webb (@brandontwebb) is a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur who has built two brands into an eight-figure business. As a U.S. Navy Chief he was head instructor at the Navy SEAL sniper school, which produced some of America’s most legendary snipers. Webb founded...
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Miami Lit Podcast #61 - Virginia Key Homeless Camp Discussion Panel Part 2
Discussion Panel Part 2. Homelessness is a very real problem throughout the United States. With higher cost of living and increasing demand, many find themselves houseless. The topic at hand is a proposed homeless camp and how it affects Virginia Key. In this episode I moderate a discussion panel...
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Miami Lit Podcast #60 - Leon Lee
Leon Lee is a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker who shares compelling stories that shine a light on human rights issues. Lee’s debut film Human Harvest, an exposé of China’s illegal organ trade, was viewed by millions worldwide and received the prestigious Peabody Award. His feature documentary Letter...
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Miami Lit Podcast #59 - Histories by Andrew Toffoli
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Andrew Toffoli is living one of his many dreams, which is illustrating, writing, and publishing his own children’s book series. He is a graduate of Florida State University in 1993 with a degree in Graphic Design. Andrew combined this degree with a love of...
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Miami Lit Podcast #58 - The Genome Defense by Jorge L. Contreras featuring Daniel B. Ravicher
This live audience special was filmed in our favorite bookstore Books & Books Coral Gables. We are super excited to share this story with you. We chat with author Jorge L. Contreras and champion lawyer Daniel B. Ravicher on the "The Genome Defense : Inside The Epic Legal Battle To Determine Who...
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Miami Lit Podcast #57 - Secret Identity bestselling author Alex Segura
Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity, which the New York Times called “wittily original” and named an Editor’s Choice. NPR described the novel as “masterful,” and it received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist. Alex is also the…
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Miami Lit Podcast #56 - Homeless camp and the Virginia Key Outdoor Center Discussion Panel
Homelessness is a very real problem throughout the United States. With higher cost of living and increasing demand, many find themselves houseless. The topic at hand is a proposed homeless camp and how it affects Virginia Key. In this episode I moderate a discussion panel consisting of Esther...
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Miami Lit Podcast #55 - Paula Carozzo, Founder of the INCLSV COLLECTIVE
Our guest today is Paula Carozzo. She is a disability activist and a content creator based in Miami, Florida. At the age of five, Paula was diagnosed with cerebral palsy from a non-traumatic brain injury from a surgery in Venezuela. Her parents brought her to the United States in search for…
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Miami Lit Podcast #54 - The Art of the Fountain Pen with Brian Goulet
** This is video is not sponsored. We are true fans of the Goulet Pen Company ** Today we interview Brian Goulet founder of The Goulet Pen Company. Nothing better than to geek out over fountain pens. The following is an excerpt from the company website: "The Goulet Pen Company originally began as…
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Miami Lit Podcast #53 - Interview with Martha Bueno @buenoformiami - World's First OnlyFans Politician
Martha Bueno, Candidate for Miami-Dade District 10 Commissioner made the news because she decided to leverage the OnlyFans platform to get an edge over her Republican opponent. You can learn more about Martha Bueno at her website: https://marthabueno.com/ ** This video is NOT sponsored ** If you...
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Miami Lit Podcast #52 - CAPTURE: A Portrait of a Pandemic with Rahsaan "FLY GUY" Alexander
Today we are joined by Rahsaan “Fly Guy” Alexander, a native of Miami who has spent the past 15 years as one of the city’s most sought after club DJs. A passion for photography give him purpose during the pandemic. His latest work "CAPTURE: A Portrait of the Pandemic" will be open to the public…
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Miami Lit Podcast #51 - The Future of NFTs with Roc Sol
Roc Sol is an independent hip hop artist, muralist, mixed media abstract artist based in Miami, FL. He is also known for the events he has hosted for the community, more notably his event called “Rocfest”. Growing up learning about the elements of hip hop culture, he used his influence and...
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Miami Lit Podcast #50 - Miami Beat Wave
Miami Beat Wave can produce hard-boiled Hip Hop tracks as with Grammy-nominated rapper Omniscient, balls-out rock tunes like “Guess You Forgot” with self-described ‘urban rocker’ David Correy, and radio ready pop stompers with the smooth Scotty Boi & Rick Ross as displayed in the single “So…
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Miami Lit Podcast #49 - Unlock your potential with Maurice Weber, co-founder of MentorCalls.io
Interview with Maurice Weber, co-founder of MentorCalls.io where NFTs meet mentorship. With the MentorCalls app you learn from the best mentors around the world over 1:1 video calls through the app, stake your NFT, earn passive rewards and enjoy many more benefits. MentorCalls is available for...
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Miami Lit Podcast #48 - The Art of Recovery with Dr. Bobby Thrush-Louis and Emely Saliba RN, Founders of RECVR
This was a great conversation with Dr. Bobby Thrush-Louis and Emely Saliba RN, founders of RECVR. Their story of hard work, resiliency and dedication is nothing but inspirational. This episode is value packed so make sure to watch until the end. 😉 RECVR is a a one stop shop recovery lounge with…
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Miami Lit Podcast #47 - Social Media Marketing with expert Sophia Garcia
Sophia Garcia is a social media manager and content creator based in Miami, FL. She began SG Media with the intention of transforming businesses through the power of social media. Throughout her time as a social media manager, she has worked on various accounts providing unique and engaging…
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Miami Lit Podcast #46 - The Art of Poetry with 7SoulsDeep
77SoulsDeep is an anonymous street poet and artist that continues to inspire us. His art "envelopes all the emotions, all the raw poetry we have inside of us to articulate who we are as individuals..." We are so excited to welcome him as a newly minted Miamian and to see his street art sprinkled...
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Miami Lit Podcast #45 - Forwards with Alex Muresan, founder of FWRD and Elementals NFT
Today we are joined by Alex Muresan, FWRD (Forward) and Culture Architects. FWRD strives to promote wellness and balance to all aspects of life, but specifically in the web3 space. As we build more of our lives around technology, Alex reminds us to come back to basics and prioritize wellness. So...
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Miami Lit Podcast #44 - Making it Miami with Natalia Clement
Natalia Clement's career as a journalist began back in elementary school, as a school news anchor. She noticed throughout her life that she was always involved in telling stories. This led her to formally pursue journalism in college. Natalia graduated in 2020 from Florida International...
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Miami Lit Podcast #43 | The Future is Now with Defy Trends - Elena Garidis CFO
Today we chat with Elena Garidis, CFO and co-founder of Defy Trends. Defy Trends is an information hub that provides all the analytics for #crypto #traders so you can make the best investment decision. They utilize cutting edge AI to provide you with digestible and actionable data so you can…
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Miami Lit Podcast #42 - NFT Love Spreading Event with Alex Nazarov and Yaraslav Klimkouski
Episode 42 features designer Yarasalv Klimkouski and producer Alex Nazarov, the founders of Love Spreading Event. This event is the first of its kind where fashion and art meet in the metaverse as well as in real life. In dark times when the world needs hope the most, this event aims to bring…
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Miami Lit Podcast #41 - Interview with author Yara Zgheib
Today we chat with Yara Zgheib. Yara is a reader, writer, traveler, lover of art and jazz. She was born in Beirut and has pieces of her heart in Paris, London, Boston, and one particularly beautiful, one-road Tuscan village. She is the author of The Girls at 17 Swann Street (St. Martin’s Press,...
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Flow into NFTs with Doc.Peace. // Dr Peace Uche // Miami Lit Podcast #40
This was an inspiring interview with Dr. Peace Uche. Also known as Doc.Peace, Dr Uche is a public speaker, emcee, pivot & visibility coach, radio & podcast host, spoken word artist, and an NFT enthusiast. She transitioned from a corporate career as a Doctor of Pharmacy to realign with her soul...
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Miami Lit Podcast #39 - Shawna B. - Founder of the SMOKKE SHOW Clothing Brand
From fashion to NFTs, we chat with Shawna B., founder of the SMOKKE SHOW Clothing brand. Shawna talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur, the risks and also the rewards of seeing your products come to life. You may follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/officialsmokkeshow/ We...
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Miami Lit Podcast #38 - Sam Joseph founder of the Gables Family Literacy Festival
We chat with Sam about the Gables Family Literacy Festival. Join us in celebrating literacy on Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center 405 University Drive Featuring: Outdoor Scholastic Book Fair for ages K-8 Author book signing Rides and activities Crafts…
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Behind The Podcast with Nicolas Jimenez and Michael Beltran
Today we feature journalist Nicolas Jimenez [ Dade Magazine] and Miami master chef Michael Beltran ( Ariete, Chug's and more ). They are the founders of Pan con Podcast, which is a behind-the-curtain look at restaurants, craft, creativity, entrepreneurship and more. We hope you really enjoy this...
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Miami Lit Podcast #36 - James Roan
James Edward Roan, (born 26 June 1994) is a American Rapper, Recording Artist, Songwriter and Narrator. He grew up in Miami, Florida where he would hear most of the legendary musicians being played by his Mom, Grandmas’s, Aunts & Uncles all throughout his childhood. It then inspired him to create...
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Healing Immigration Wounds through Art - The American Passport Experience - Miami Lit Podcast #35
Welcome to #35 Today we feature the women behind the American Passport Experience. AMERICAN PASSPORT is an immersive museum & film experience celebrating the Latinx immigrant Culture, Courage, & Faith. American Passport began as a vision by Ecuadorian Artist Alejandra Estefania. Her mission is to...
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Get into NFTs with Nano - Miami Lit Podcast #34
We chat with Nano about his involvement with NFTs. Nano has been a key player in the Miami NFT scene and we cannot wait to see what his team will accomplish in the Web3 space. Please follow Nano in the links bellow: IG: https://instagram.com/nftnano Twitter: https://twitter.com/nftnano...
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The Art of Conversation with Brian Pujala - Miami Lit Podcast #33
Join us in the art of conversation with Brian Pujala. I met Brian as a fitness instructor for Orange Theory and little did I know he would be such an incredible man. We chat about many things from fitness to sexuality and we cannot wait to have Brian back for another episode. You can find Brian…
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Founder of Esquina de Abuela, Fabian Martinez - Miami Lit Podcast #32
The vision of Esquina de Abuela is rooted in the legacy of Zoila Caridad Guerra, grandmother (Abuela) of Fabian, Esquina de Abuela's founder. Fabian's vision is to tell the story of her bravery and integrity to inspire people to have a more just way of life. Esquina de Abuela strives to be an...
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Superfine Art Fair Miami with Kurt McVey - Miami Lit Podcast #31
Kurt McVey began his journalism career as a prolific contributor to Interview Magazine where he covered emerging and established names in the art, music, fashion and entertainment worlds. He has since contributed to The New York Times, T Magazine, Vanity Fair, Paper Magazine, ArtNet News…
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Miami Lit Podcast #30 - Motivation and You with Roger Pollard
Roger Pollard’s career in education has been focused on motivating his football players to persevere, push through barriers and be responsible. All the wisdom gained from his experience in the classroom and on the football field is now part of his first work “Motivation and You” You may find out...
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Yoga, Ayurveda and Evolution with Mas Vidal (Maheshananda) // Miami Lit Podcast #29
Yogi, mystic, and practitioner of Ayurveda, Mas has become an influential teacher, speaker, and author of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedantic philosophy. His diverse background includes athletics, therapeutics, science, ecology, all of which he integrates into a dynamic synthesis that has lead him to...
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Interview with Bored Ape 2417 - Miami Lit Podcast #28
Welcome to Miami Lit Podcast #28! We interview with Bored Ape 2417 to answer questions about NFTs and the cryptocurrency movement. BoredApe2417 a.k.a FloridaMan can be found in the links bellow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boredape2417/ #BAYC 2417 | Retired Newsvan Cameraman 🚐🎥...
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The Art of Poetry with Flor Ana - Miami Lit Podcast #27
We interview with Flor Ana Mireles, a young author, musician and serial entrepenuer. We are truly inspired by her story. Flor Ana Mireles is a writer, poet, singer, and creative born in Bauta, Cuba, and raised in Miami, FL. Flor is often spending time with loved ones or in nature, and always…
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The Art of Tarot with Rebecca “Bex” Szymczak aka Cardsy B - Miami Lit Podcast #26
In this episode we feature an expert Tarot reader and fashion designer. Rebecca or "Bex" for short, worked her way up the fashion industry by designing for DKNY, NIKE, and served as Creative Director/VP of Design for Playboy. After experiencing several traumatic losses in a period of five years,...
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Circle Up with Jonathan Andrews: Masculinity and Men's Mental Health - Miami Lit Podcast #25
I hope you enjoy this episode with author Jonathan Andrews. Happy Holidays!!! ❤ Jenny You can find Jonathan in the links below: 👊🏼 Virtual Men’s Circles @projectcircleup 📚 Book ‘Man, You Know I Got You’ Available NOW 💰 Proceeds Donated to @jackdotorg 🎥 Book + Pod +...
About this show
Welcome to Miami Lit Podcast!Our purpose is to shine a light on Miami's culture, literature and the arts. Our featured guests include authors, artists, entrepreneurs, cryptocurrency experts, NFT creators and more. We love to bring you these compelling stories and welcome you to join the conversation. ❤ JennyInstagram: https://instagram.com/miamilitpodcastYoutube: https://youtube.com/miamilitpodcastLink up with us: https://linktr.ee/miamilitRead. Think. Live. #maimilitpodcast #miamilitmag #readthinklive Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miami-lit-podcast/support
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