Nancy Dawkins is a force to be reckoned with, a walking legacy who does not take no for an answer, and the wittiest 96-year old I know! She is a community activist, an education advocate, Liberty City pioneer, and one of my most favorite people! She along with her late husband, Miller Dawkins, who served as a City of Miami Commissioner for years, moved into their Liberty City home over 60 years ago. Since then, Mrs. Dawkins has worked tirelessly to make her community a better place.
EP 28: Started From The Bottom, Now We’re Here — With Byron Donalds, FL State Representative, District 80 & U.S. Congressional Candidate, District 19
Tune in to hear why Florida State Representative (District 80) Byron Donalds, self-proclaims to be a proud “pro-Trump, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-life” Black man, what inspired him to run for Congress, police brutality, his thoughts on the relationship between the Republican party and the Black community, education, criminal justice, and immigration reform, draining the swamp, and much more!
EP 27: Live Life Like There’s No Tomorrow & Learn As If Your Life Depends On It — With Dotie Joseph, Florida State Representative, District 108
Tune in to hear what inspired attorney and Florida State Representative, Dotie Joseph, to enter the wild world of politics, why she originally was not interested in practicing law, her accomplishments in Tallahassee during her first term, the challenges of campaigning and leading during COVID-19, work-life balance hacks, and why she believes she deserves to be re-elected for a 2nd term in August 2020!
EP 26: Justice Is The Sum of All Moral Duty — With Olanike “Nike” Adebayo, Attorney & Candidate for Miami-Dade Circuit Judge
Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) Circuit Court candidate, Attorney Olanike “Nike” Adebayo, believes she is best fit to serve as a judicial leader and decision maker for our community. We discuss the importance and significance of this race, overcoming COVID-19 campaign challenges, what exactly circuit court judges do, how they affect our everyday life, her background, relevant legal experience, community impact and footprint, and more!
EP 25: Flower to the People: The Blunt Truth — With Tucky Blunt, Co-Owner, Blunts + Moore, World’s 1st Social Equity-Owned Cannabis Dispensary
As the legal cannabis industry has expanded across the US over the past decade, green is the most prominent color seen in this space. In addition to the color of the flower, sales are projected exceed $30 billion in the US by 2023 and legal cannabis is said to support over 240,000 American jobs.
The colors that aren’t seen as frequently in the industry are black and brown. In an attempt to counter this history of disparity, many states and cities have implemented social equity programs in connection to the legalization of medical or adult cannabis use. Tune in as Tucky Blunt discusses navigating the cannabis business, the importance of education and networking within the industry, and his big plans for the future (hint hint: Forbes cover)!
EP 24: The Currency of Leadership is Transparency — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban “Steve” Bovo
Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) Commissioner and mayoral candidate, Esteban “Steve” Bovo, believes he is best fit to be the next leader of Miami and what his vision for the County entails! We discuss the importance of transparency in government, updates on the SMART Plan, his thoughts on socialism in local government, stimulating the economy, and much more!
EP 23: Vision Without Action is a Daydream. Action Without Vision is a Nightmare — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Xavier Suarez
Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) Commissioner and mayoral candidate, Xavier L. Suarez, believes he is best fit to be the next leader of Miami and what his vision for the County entails! We discuss addressing racial tension and protests in light of recent events, education and afterschool programs, the SMART Plan and BayLink, the brain drain, being hands on and connecting with constituents, stimulating the economy, and much more!
EP 22: Power of the Purse: Keeping Jobs and Profits in Miami-Dade County — With Miami-Dade County Mayoral Candidate Alex Penelas
Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) mayoral candidate, Alex Penelas, believes he is the most qualified candidate to run the 7th most populous county in the United States! Penelas has a passion for public service and improving people’s quality of life. We discuss his thoughts on income inequality, sea level rise, the brain drain, equity in contraction, traffic, local job creation, and much more!
EP 21: Good Leaders Must First Become Good Servants — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava
In April 2019 Commissioner Levine Cava announced she was running for Mayor of Miami-Dade County. Deeply concerned by the prosperity gap, threat of sea level rise, and widespread distrust in County government, she set out to be #AMayorWhoCares about these and many other pressing issues facing our County. Her vision focuses on building efficient and effective county-wide transit, solving the affordability crisis, bringing quality jobs, addressing gun violence in our communities, preparing for sea level rise, and improving residents’ quality of life. As #AMayorWhoCares, Commissioner Levine Cava is committed to creating a County government that works for all.
EP 20: Hone Your Craft; Leverage Your Gifts; Take Your Competitive Advantage — With New York Radio and Media Legend Fred ‘Bugsy’ Buggs
This is one of my most anticipated podcast episodes! My next guest is not just family, but someone who I personally and professionally admire. He is a glowing example of focus and preparation meeting opportunity and someone who is dominating and enjoying great success in a space that I, too, hope to achieve one day! I am honored to introduce the legendary Fred ‘Bugsy’ Buggs, one of New York’s most popular and well respected radio and media personalities!
