The Miami Guide

Get ready for some serious holiday cheer! In this episode of The Miami Guide, we dive deep into the festive magic of Christmas Cantina at the Decanter Bar in 601 Miami. We had the pleasure of chatting with Michelle Artimez, Manager of Culinary Marketing, who gave us the inside scoop on all the dazzling details. From dazzling holiday décor and signature sips like the Mistletoe Margarita and Holiday-Tini to vibrant bites like passionfruit slaw and teriyaki tofu skewers, Christmas Cantina is the...

Miami-based Unitea is the only engage-to-earn music platform built to deepen connections between artists, brands, and fans. The Miami Guide sat down with Unitea’s CEO Ketan Rahangdale, to talk about their seed round, fan-focused vision and Miami operation. Boasting a board of directors featuring industry titans like Pitbull (Armando Perez) and Claude VonStroke (Barclay Crenshaw), Unitea’s unique platform is innovating the way fans engage digitally within the music industry. By way of ...

In this episode of the Miami Guide podcast, we sit down with the renowned food and wine expert Lee Brian Schrager. Lee is the founder and director of both the Food Network South Beach and New York City Wine and Food Festivals, and has spent his career promoting culinary excellence and supporting local chefs and restaurants. Join us as we delve into Miami's vibrant food and wine scene with Lee, getting insider tips on this years festival in the city. This is an interview you won't want to ...

The Miami Guide talks with Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and eleven other bestselling thrillers. Raised in Brooklyn and Miami, Brad is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. The Tenth Justice was his first published work and became an instant New York Times bestseller. The Miami Guide has partnered with the Miami Book Fair and we are featuring interviews with well known Florida based authors talki...

The Miami Guide talks with James A. Kushlan and Kirsten Hines, authors of "75th anniversary of Everglades National Park", and "A History Lover's Guide to Florida". The Miami Guide has partnered with the Miami Book Fair and we are featuring interviews with well known Florida based authors talking about Florida… Our guests this month; Craig Pittman, James Clark, and Brad Meltzer, Jim Kushlan, Kirsten Hinds, are just a few of the hundreds of authors from around the world gathering together in ...

The Miami Guide sat down with Craig Pittman, award-winning author of "Oh, Florida!" "The Scent of Scandal" and "Manatee Insanity," and co-author of "Paving Paradise." Florida-grown author Craig Pittman is coming to the Miami Book Fair, where they'll promote their newly released books exploring some bizarre facet of the Sunshine State. Miami Book Fair, Nov. 13 – 20, will once again host top authors, including music, theater, and sports celebrities. Interview Notes: Craig talks about h...

The Miami Guide sat down with Phoebe Powell New World Symphony harpist, to talk about what inspired her to become a musician and the upcoming season opener on Oct 15-16 in Miami Beach. Interview Notes: Phoebe talks about how she got started in music, and what led her to the harp.She shares what inspires her and where she finds creativity.What was your first big break as a musician?Phoebe shares her advice for emerging artists.What excites her the most about what's happening in the mus...

KOPU strives to deliver the best tasting water in the world while minimizing impact on the Earth. The Miami Guide sat down with Mindy Mahy founder of The KOPU Water Company, to talk about how she and her husband launched KOPU, building a brand founded on love and respect for the planet and each other. Interview Notes: - What inspired you to start KOPU? - Why did you choose Oregon? - Why is sustainability so important for your brand? - Why aluminum? recycle reusable? - How dit the partnershi...

LiquorSplit’s innovative model brings wholesale prices to consumers at an incredibly fast speed in a move to transform the future of e-commerce The Miami Guide sat down with Russ Bruce founder and CEO of LiquorSplit, to talk about how their innovative model brings wholesale prices to consumers at an incredibly fast speed in a move to transform the future of e-commerce. Interview Notes: Russ talks about what inspired him to start LiquorSplitWe talked about how they are an tech company ...

Miami is one of the top-ranking tech hubs in the US. Forbes’ new ranking of emerging tech hubs in the US rated ‘The Magic City’ 2nd, ahead of New York and Austin. The Miami Guide sat down with Alyx van der Vorm founder and CEO of Clyx, to talk about how her solution makes it easier and faster for you to do the things you love with the people that matter most. Interview Notes: Alyx talks about how she got startedWe talked about the Clyx app and how it worksShe talks about the unique fe...

Top South Florida-based property developer Dezer Development will partner with Bentley to design and build the first ever Bentley-branded luxury residential tower in the world: Bentley Residences. The project is being designed in accordance with the Florida Green Building Council (FLGC) certification to ensure maximum protection of the local environment and its wildlife. “Partnering with Bentley Motors, a true global luxury brand and being able to create another first in the Miami marketplace...

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Miami has emerged as a world-class art destination with internationally renowned artists to local legends. One such example is the influential Miami artist Diana “Didi” Contreras. Didi has painted murals in the Urban Art scene and her artwork can be seen in galleries around the world including the Street Art Gallery in Dubai. In this interview, we talked about how she got started and her first big break as an artist? How does she continue to find inspiration? and how she developed her unique ...

Miami's restaurant scene is on fire. Many local chefs are opening new restaurants or expanding their culinary empires. One such example is Award Winning British Chef Justin Brown. In Miami, Justin partnered with Aston Martin and set up his creative food company launching restaurant concepts and events. Justin is now based in Lisbon, Amsterdam and Miami where he has set up The Chippy Group bringing Fish and Chips to Miami. In this interview, we talked about what inspired him to start as a ch...

Bruce Lee once said, “If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” To achieve your dreams, you need more than just talent. You need drive, you need determination, and you need passion. Professional dancer and a Real Miami Girl from the 305 Jennifer Valdes knows what it takes to pursue your dream and to Live Limitle...

They say that entire lifetimes can be lived through the different seasons we encounter as we grow. This is an absolute truth in the life of Mr. Scott Eddy. World Traveler, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Stockbroker, are all titles that Scott holds with pride as he is constantly and optimistically looking to the future evolution of his career and what he can bring to strengthen the brands he works with. In this interview, we talked about what inspired him to start as a travel expert traveling...

Today we have two guests on the show. Two Sisters who have transformed the Upper Wynwood's Art Scene. Danelle & Michele Pino, are the co-founders of the WYN317 Gallery, working with local and world-famous artists and putting a spotlight on Miami’s unique urban landscape. Do you ever reflect on a time when the walls of Wynwood were seen as a public hindrance and eyesore? Reflecting even further back, the only name recognition of what is now Miami’s cultural, nightlife, and art epicenter w...

How does someone turn a really big idea into reality and transforms a city? Just ask Friends of The Underline founder and president, Meg Daly. The Underline is Miami’s newest park below the Metrorail, transforming a 10-mile linear park, biking and jogging trail, and outdoor art gallery. Eight years ago, after Daly broke an arm and couldn’t drive to her physical therapy appointments, she started taking the train and walking under the tracks. At the time, the path was neglected, dirty, and un...

This week's episode features a well known Youtube influencer. She’s a fitness influencer from Miami with over 1 million followers on Youtube. Her name is Vicky Justiz and she shares how she got started on social media and YouTube and how she surpassed 1 MILLION subscribers. We talk all things content creation, influencer marketing, trends, and hacks to help you grow your following and how you can become a social media influencer. Vicky is all about happiness and the fitness lifest...

We’re at South Pointe Park, one of my favorite areas in Miami Beach and the most magical place to watch the Miami sunsets. We're meeting up with two wonderful guests; Pablo and Cristina better known as @murdoc305 and @highonyoga on Instagram. Pablo is an Acrobatic Yoga instructor and Cristina well-known Yoga teacher. They are both amazing at Acro Yoga. We all know Miami is the place of party and nightlife, but people here are really getting into a healthier lifestyle. Here are just...

We’re on Ocean Drive at the iconic property that served as the home to late designer Gianni Versace. This is one of the 3rd most photographed places in the united states. Number one is the house of Elvis Graceland, second is the white house, and the third is the Versace Mansion in Miami Beach. Now a boutique hotel, Villa Casa Casuarina, Versace’s former home still reflects his glamorous designs and lifestyle. I’m meeting up with the General Manager of the hotel, Chauncey Copeland,...

We’re at South of Fifth which is just minutes away from the touristic areas like Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road. South of Fifth is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Miami Beach and we're meeting up with a wonderful guest, Banna Fakhoury. Banna is a Miami Native and a Real Estate professional selling the city as a Sales Director for a Real Estate Management Agency. Here are just a few things we'll cover: ⭐️ How she got started in real estate. ⭐️ Where to find the best restaurants ...

We’re at The Sagamore Hotel situated within the historic Miami Beach Art Deco District. The Sagamore is a place of Art since 1940 in Miami and we're meeting up with an amazing artist, Jessica de Vreeze. Jessica is a French American visual artist, born in Paris and now based in Miami. Her life has always revolved around Art but after spending years as a lawyer, she decided to listen to her Heart and switched careers to become the Visual Artist she has always been. Jessica is based in Miami b...

Aliyyah Riley speaks about life as a Miami Beach model. Aliyyah is a native New Yorker who moved to Miami to advance her modeling career. She now lives here in the magic city and she said that Miami has opened up many opportunities and ignited her career as a Miami Beach model. She has modeled for New York City Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week and has been Featured in well-known magazines like Ocean Drive Magazine. Aliyyah is here to share her story about how she got started in the fash...

We’re in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour, meeting up with an amazing guest. Her name is Marine Guadalpi. I’m happy to have Marine on the podcast because she loves Miami and has lived in Miami for over 20 years. 🌴 Marine Guadalpi is a real estate professional specializing in Miami Beach Luxury Waterfront Properties. Her luxury 5-star hospitality background has brought her a wealth of knowledge when it comes to customer service relationship management. ✨ In this episode, Marine shares her story a...

We’re in Wynwood Miami, Meeting up with an amazing guest. Her name is Johanna Mikkola and she is the co-founder and CEO of Wyncode Academy Wyncode is a technical training school teaching software development and product design. Their mission is to empower people with the education and skillset needed to launch a career in technology. I’m happy to have Johanna on the podcast because she has built something amazing at Wyncode and help to drive the Miami Tech Industry forward. Johanna believ...

Adam and is a 100 percent Miami artist. He is known by his graffiti tag Atomik and is a big name in the Miami art scene. The graffiti legend has been painting the city for quite some time. While growing up in the emerging Miami graffiti scene of the ’80s, Atomik witnessed for himself at a young age what would later become his profession. He is Famous for his iconic orange character which emerged as a response to the demolition of the Miami Orange Bowl, While painting for almost 20 years, A...

Jessica Martin speaks about life as a Model and Influencer in Miami. Jessica is a well known Miami based model and Instagram influencer. Jessica grew up in Miami and really considers herself as a Miami person. She shares her story about how she got started in modeling and built a large online following becoming an IG influencer. Besides modeling, she is creating amazing content, from fashion, beauty, and even travel. Jessica shares the strategies she used to build a large online following a...

We’re at Lincoln Road in Miami Beach to experience authentic Nikkei cuisine at Lincoln Road's hottest upscale eatery Chotto Matte. Meeting up with Kurt Zdesar, the is founder and owner of Chotto Matte, the most beautiful restaurant in Miami. Kurt is a seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry. He first started his career as the European Director for Michelin-starred Nobu restaurants, later opening his own Dim Sum concept called Ping Pong. Kurt is now focused on his Peruvian-Japanese inspi...