Don’t want to miss this super fun and informative discussion with City of Miami Commissioner, Jeffrey Watson! We discuss sustainable economic development market rate, workforce, and affordable housing, bolstering tech in Miami, STEM, and more!
EP 34: Chase Excellence and Success Will Follow — With Theresa Therilus, Esq, City of North Miami Manager
Very excited to usher in Women’s History Month with my next guest, Theresa Therilus, Esq., the City of North Miami’s very first woman and Haitian-American City Manager!….and maybe Florida’s future governor?!?! Subscribe and tune in as we discuss Ms. Therilus’ interesting career path, building capacity for minority participation in development, Black banking, the legacy she hopes to leave at NoMi, why she eats challenges for breakfast, and much more! #BrittHappens #BlackGirlMagic
EP 30: Unbought and Unbossed: Keep Pushing! — With Gary Chambers, Jr, Community Activist and Advocate
Tune in for a much-anticipated, super lively, and enlightening chat with the man behind THE read of 2020! Louisiana activist, Gary Chambers, Jr., became a household name in the advocacy world this past June when a video of him brilliantly calling out East Baton Rouge School Board Member, Connie Bernard, went viral and shared by the likes of LeBron James, Madonna, and millions of others.
That moment at the school board meeting was only one of several instances over the years where Chambers used his voice and media platform to speak truth to power. Chambers is also fundraising for a potential Congressional bid for U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond’s soon-to-be vacated seat—Keep Pushing, Gary!
EP 18: You Were Not Born To Be Someone Else: Carve Your Own Niche; Blaze Your Own Trail — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan
Good leaders are trailblazers, making a path for others to follow. Great leaders, however, inspire their people to reach higher, dream bigger, and achieve greater. I had such a great time and was honored to be joined by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan, a walking community treasure chest of knowledge, insight, and experience.
Commissioner Jordan has enjoyed a distinguished 35-year career with Miami-Dade County, serving in numerous capacities including as a Public Administrator, Assistant County Manager, and Vice Chairwoman of the Miami-Dade County Commission. She been the people’s voice of reason over the years and demonstrated the political will to take on the known challenges of her community.
Tune is as we discuss industry diversification for an improved economy, funding for infrastructure investment, and address the brain drain, crime, community re-investment, and accountability and transparency. She also drops gems on leadership qualities necessary for long-term success, what she’d tell her younger self, and her dream plan if she had a 100% chance of success!
EP 9: Shifting Your Focus to Build a Legacy — With Larry Spring, Manager for the City of North Miami
Tune is as we discuss what exactly a City manager’s role is, the challenges of working in the public sector/government, strategies for dealing with the not-always-so-honest or unbiased media, exciting new development and transit/transportation plans for North Miami, FL, Superbowl 2020, #BlackChef, the importance of creating and fostering a legacy, and what’s up next for Larry M. Spring.
EP 5: Breaking Down Invisible Barriers within Our Communities — With Marlon Hill
On today’s episode, our guest, Marlon Hill discusses the whys and hows of advancing your mission to advance the greater […]