Klif Notes Podcast

This week on the Klif Notes Podcast we are so fortunate to have not one, but TWO amazing guests: David Jobin, the executive director of The Our Fund Foundation, and Stratton Pollitzer, co-founder and deputy director for Equality Florida! The fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the state of Florida has been an uphill battle, but David says he remains an eternal optimist. Equality Florida and Our Fund work together, each picking up where the other org leaves off, funding our resources, and funding the fight. Don’t miss this important episode as we uplift LGBTQ history, and encourage our queer youth to stay strong in the face of our current Florida politics.

We're thrilled to sit down with Robert Kesten from the Stonewall Museum and Archives to delve into LGBTQ+ activism and the living history of today. From hosting influential figures in modern history to cultural outreach, Robert emphasizes the importance of creating connections. Whether it's bringing renowned personalities like Billy Porter to South Florida or fostering dialogue with individuals beyond the LGBTQ+ community, his work revolves around building bridges. Robert Kesten’s work and lived experience in the movement has been globally influential, and we are proud to share his story.

This week we are excited to welcome the incredible Deanna Pierce as our guest on Klif Notes. Deanna is a cyber security expert in the top 5% in her field, with real estate experience and a law background, she is who we all want to be when we grow up. Deanna shares how it’s been for her as a woman of color in mostly white, mostly male professional spaces. What does it mean to own the space you’ve created? How do you know when you should take a step back to avoid burnout, and when you should take advice from your hype-man and “keep going!” Deanna attributes a large part of her success to her professional and personal support systems, and advocates to normalize the benefits of therapy for anyone trying to succeed. This is an episode for anyone looking to find their place - and claim their space in the corporate world!

We are excited to sit down with Chad Van Horn, NCCPA board-certified physician assistant, and owner of Icon Aesthetics and Wellness. Chad calls himself a “look good, feel good medical provider” best known online as, Needle Daddy.We are exploring the connection between physical health and beauty, and their impacts on our mental health. Can Botox make you feel happier? How do your hormones impact your mood? How does stress impact your hormones? Learning more about the connections between our minds and bodies plays a huge role in how we care for our mental health. So join us as we talk about looking good, and feeling good on this episode of the Klif Notes Podcast.

Make a list, forge a path, set an intention - when you’re trying to reach your goals you have to live like this is not a rehearsal. On this episode of the Klif Notes Podcast, Klif sits down with Lorenzo Robertson, founder and executive director of the Ujima Men’s Collective, a collective of Black same gender loving men and those that love and work with them. As a teenager, Lorenzo made a list of everything that he wanted to accomplish, and he has been checking off boxes ever since. Today he’s creating community, and showing us what it means to be not just a leader, but a mentor. Subscribe for more stories like Lorenzo’s, and for more information on The Ujima Men’s Collective, visit ujimamen.net .

We don’t know but, this week on the Klif Notes Podcast, our guest Renato Silva proves that one person can certainly get the ball rolling. Owner of G21 Fitness, is a personal trainer, humanitarian, community leader, and dad, Renato says the common thread in his success story is having a lot of heart. Renato explains how he is sharing that success, and creating a ripple effect in communities in Haiti with the Renand Foundation, so that children who are impacted by good, can come back, give back, and keep the good going. Subscribe for more incredible stories, and learn more about the Renand Foundation at Renandfoundation.org

What does it mean to step into your own power? On this episode of the Klif Notes podcast, we welcome special guest, Tatiana Williams. Tatiana is a community organizer and current leader of Transinclusive Group, an advocacy organization created to protect and defend equality for all transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals in South Florida, with a concentrated focus on serving transgender people of color. Who gave you your armor? Tatiana says her family taught her to find her own inner strength, so she could empower herself the leader she is today.

We are kicking off the second episode of Klif Notes with special guest, Gabi Delgado. Gabbi shares her journey of overcoming addiction, breaking glass ceilings, and the importance of advocating for yourself. Klif Notes brings you authentic conversations that span from just "being a human being" to "being a leader within our organizations." Gabi's story is a powerful example of how the path to success can come with very human pitfalls, but perseverance is the key to building strength in your personal life and unlocking leadership potential in your professional career.

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