Tag: Community

Posted in: Podcast Season 3

EP 36: The Essence of Great Leadership Is Influence; Not Authority — With Crystal Wagar, Mayor of Miami Shores

Excited to welcome back, Crystal Wagar, the first African American woman to serve as the Mayor of Miami Shores Village! During her first visit on Britt Happens in 2019, Mayor Wagar had recently began her term. Fast forward to mid-way through 2021, and we had a colorful and honest discussion about the challenges of running a city through a pandemic while also being a mom, the historic George Floyd movement in the Shores, new projects and economic development in her city, white allies to combat racism, and much more!

Posted in: Podcast Season 2

EP 29: If You Don’t Vote, Don’t Complain — With Nancy S. Dawkins, Community Activist and Education Advocate

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.

Posted in: Podcast Season 2

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.

Posted in: Podcast Season 1

EP 6: Unadulterated Dopeness: Make Your Life What You Want — With Crystal Wagar, Mayor of the Village of Miami Shores

Crystal Wagar, attorney and Mayor of Miami Shores, discusses local, national, and international politics, her interesting career path, civic involvement, family, fostering an environment that supports women being mothers while maintaining a fulfilling career, her current reading list, and taking responsibility for architecting your very best life.