Miami Lit Podcast

22/08/2024

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16/07/2024

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 creator and designer, Max Dolce, and explore why America while not perfect is still to be celebrated and how a great privilege it is to be its citizen.

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We are delighted to share this today, I think it is going to be one you want to share with someone after you’ve listened too. Let me know what you think!

19/12/2023

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.

28/04/2023

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 Book Award and was one of NPRs best books of 2015. Her first Picture Book for children, What the Bread Says, launched October 2022.

Find out more at https://www.vanessagarcia.org/

You can buy the books mentioned here:

What the Bread Says: Baking with Love, History, and Papan https://a.co/d/2Gpj8XV
White Light https://a.co/d/1dQ6n0L

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03/02/2023

Miami Lit Podcast #70 - Kristian von Hornsleth - Artist, Provocateur, and Master of Chaos

** This episode was recorded at the , 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 legally change their names to Hornsleth.

Hornsleth is known for being counter-culture and some even describe his art as repulsive. But “Don’t worry it’s only art” - Hornsleth.
You can find his art all over Denmark and around the world. He has opened the SuperCrash Gallery in the Wynwood Miami Area.

Find out more at: https://www.supercrashgallery.com/

** FREE ART EVENT AT SUPERCRASH GALLERY **
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rebel-visions-tickets-515075794567

Saturday, Feb 4th at 6 pm.

A thought provoking group exhibition showcasing some of Miami’s most talented and vibrant artist at the experimental Wynwood space, “SUPERCRASH GALLERY.”
47 NE 25th St, Miami 33137,

Live punk rock music by VEXT. Cello performance by Janessa L.

FREE ART POSTERS to the first 300 guests. Complimentary drinks! 🥂

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29/01/2023

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 Va**na: A Penetrating Memoir, she recounts the mishaps and misadventures she’s had over the past 40 years with a special partner in crime: her va**na, named V. Women of all ages can relate to this raw and honest journey of firsts, long-term relationships, and finding pleasure.

Karin is also a speaker and certified Life & Reinvention Coach, focused on helping women transform their lives and achieve their dreams. Through her signature EDIT Your Life™ program, she offers one-on-one coaching, giving women all the tools and techniques needed to conquer fears and find their purpose. Her new group coaching program, Success without Sacrifice helps women grow their career and create the balance they crave, so they never miss out on life again!
Find out more at: https://www.karinfreeland.com/my-memoir/

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19/01/2023

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/

Full episode link in bio.

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08/01/2023

New episode is live! Link in bio

Miami Lit Podcast #68 - Trent Talbot, President and Founder of .us

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, Trent stepped back from his ophthalmology practice to push back.

From a small town in Texas, Trent is arming himself and other conservative parents with children’s books to enthrall their children with the values they need to thrive in today’s world. Each BRAVE Book is set in an in-depth universe, featuring a courageous cast of characters, and a part of a multi-year plot that will take families on an epic journey, defending Freedom Island and learning real American values.

Find out more at https://bravebooks.us/

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29/12/2022

New episode dropping tonight!

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 the Los Angeles Rams. We are so proud of you Buddy! Cannot wait to see what the future hold for this young football star.

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23/12/2022

Episode #66 is now live on YouTube and major podcast platforms!

** 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, films, installations, performances, and NFTs from artists from the U.S., Paris, Brazil, Spain, Israel, Dubai, and Iran. Find out more at https://www.jadaartfair.com

We are very grateful we were invited to Miami Art Week and to have met such great guests.

The following interviews were filmed at the Miami Beach JCC with a live audience. We bookmarked each talk for your convenience.

00:00 -- Diana “Didi” Contreras

14:49 -- Antonio Trincao

41:33 --  Erik Mendelson

1:14:05 -- JADA Art Fair organizers: JÔNATAS, Dana Blickensderfer, and Samuel Loetscher

1:53:51 -- Nick and Hugo of Sanctuary Cannabis

We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for your support. Please help us grow our community with a like and follow 😉

❤️ Jenny

12/11/2022

Miami Lit Podcast #65 - History in the making with Natalia Crujeiras, CEO of HistoryMiami Museum

Link in Bio. ❤️

08/11/2022

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 the world.

Today we interview Jason I. Poblete, president of the GLA.

Please find out more at https://www.globallibertyalliance.org/

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07/09/2022

Miami Lit Podcast #63 - Kevin Riva founder of

** 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 giving people back their time every day, allowing them to focus on work, family, and what matters most. At Riva, they are devoted to being service oriented and reliable to optimize luxury and comfort. Find out more at https://rivatransportation.com/

You can follow Kevin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevinriva/

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06/09/2022

Miami Lit Podcast #62 - Brandon T. Webb - Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur and best-selling author

Brandon Webb () 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 SOFREP.com ( Special Operations Forces Report ) .official a leading military news and entertainment site. SOFREP Media Group is part news and part entertainment (editorial, podcasts, and video). But most importantly, they have formed a strong online community.

Webb is multiple New York Times bestselling author and is now focused on a new thriller series with his writing partner John David Mann. The first in their series, Steel Fear, is a high-seas thriller that follows the Navy’s first serial killer and the origin story for their future hero Finn.

You can find Webb & Mann books here: https://www.amazon.com/Brandon-Webb/e/B00411DEKW/

You can join the SOFREP community at https://sofrep.com/subscribe-plus/

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26/08/2022

Episode #60 is out now.

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 from Masanjia premiered at Hot Docs and garnered awards from festivals worldwide. Lee received Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants Awards in 2016. His goal is to make a difference by bringing significant, true stories to life and spark vital discussions on topics of international importance.

Find where to watch "Unsilenced" at https://www.unsilencedmovie.com/

Rag Doll movie - https://youtu.be/a-PxubN_MQY

We truly hope you enjoyed this episode.

♥️ Jenny

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25/08/2022

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Andrew Toffoli Histories by 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 teaching and began his career as a graphic design teacher in Miami Dade County Public Schools,  where he has motivated students for over 24 years.

Andrew’s inspiration comes from his love of family, art, history and teaching. Find out more at https://www.andrewtoffoli.com

Histories by Andrew Toffoli] thank you so much for sharing with us.

20/08/2022

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 Project: Inside The Epic Legal Battle To Determine Who Owns Your Dna." The book covers the story of the people involved in one of America's historic legal cases that defended civil rights regarding DNA ownership. We have added the Q & A section at the end of the show.

Special thanks to Books & Books] management and staff for being so accommodating.
Stay tuned for more events coming soon!

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17/08/2022

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 author of Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, the Pete Fernandez Miami Mystery series, and a number of comic books – including The Mysterious Micro-Face (in partnership with NPR), The Black Ghost, The Archies, The Dusk, The Awakened, and more. His short story, “90 Miles” was included in The Best American Mystery and Suspense Stories for 2021 and won the Anthony Award for Best Short Story.

Grab a copy of his latest books at: https://www.alexsegura.com/book-table/

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16/08/2022

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 Alonso representing Virginia Key Outdoor Center , Nadir Perez co-founder of Ven Vamos and Jason I. Poblete , President and Counsel of Global Liberty Alliance.

** UPDATE **

On Friday (8/13), seven City of Miami Cops arrived at the Virginia Key Outdoor citing several code violations and thus closing the Virginia Key Outdoor Center. Source: https://www.vkoc.net/savevirginiakey

You can find out more at the website: https://www.vkoc.net/savevirginiakey

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13/08/2022

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 better care, equality and opportunity.
  Paula is a role model in the disability community and we are excited for her projects including the "Inclusive Collective"

Find out more at: https://www.inclsvcollective.com/
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclsvcollective/

Episode drops tonight. Link in bio

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12/08/2022

I interviewed Brian Goulet .goulet co-founder of The Goulet Pen Company . Nothing better than to geek out over fountain pens.

Learn more at gouletpens.com

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10/08/2022

04/08/2022

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 gave him purpose during the pandemic. His latest work "CAPTURE: A Portrait of the Pandemic" will be open to the public in the HistoryMiami Museum HistoryMiami Museum] as of Aug 4, 2022.

The exhibit captures the many angles of Miami during the pandemic, from the protests to homelessness and the struggles of the hospitality industry. The photographs are powerful in taking us back to those days of fear and uncertainty but brings us to a hopeful future of strength and unity.
Thank you Rahsaan FLY GUY 🇬🇾]] for sharing with us!

You can find out more at:
HistoryMiami Museum]
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♥️ Jenny