Latin America is undergoing dramatic demographic and epidemiological changes. Its population is rapidly aging, and there is a worrisome increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases. Despite this, innovative medical technologies sometimes take years to reach these patients. US and European Medical technology ("Medtech") companies struggle to find a cost-effective first-in-human clinical research center or to gain market share in Latin America; this prevents patients in Latin America from ha ...
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Welcome to Rascal Writing, a student podcast about writing from Rowland Elementary School in the Rowland Unified School District. Learn more about us: www.rowlandelemschool.org @RascalPride www.rowlandschools.org @RowlandSchools
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The Build World Podcast is a dynamic show that delivers engaging, in-depth conversations with Miami's top real estate leaders, developers, and entrepreneurs. Each episode explores the latest industry trends, success stories, and expert insights, all in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, often accompanied by cocktails. Hosted in a conversational style, the podcast features high-profile guests who share their experiences and perspectives, offering valuable insights for both seasoned profession ...
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Latino Leaders podcast is dedicated to developing the leadership skills of current and prospective PreK-12 school administrators. Listen to host Pablo Muñoz as he interviews accomplished Latina and Latino public education leaders. Each episode features a conversation between Pablo and a guest who shares advice, resources, and insightful stories to help you grow as a leader. Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization. For a ...
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Being a Latina Principal with Raquel Martinez
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Raquel Martinez. Raquel is the planning principal for Sageview High School in Pasco, Washington. In addition, Raquel serves as the 2024-2025 National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Board President. 1:03 - Introduction 1:49 - My Leadership Story 13:41 - …
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Marcia Martinez Laas - Founder & Principal, Power Collective
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In this episode, we pop open a bottle of Rosé with Marcia, founder of Power Collective, as she shares insights from her 20+ years of shaping Miami's real estate narrative. Marcia has worked with Miami’s top developers, including The Related Group, Fortune International Group, and Terra Group, helping them craft compelling stories that highlight Mia…
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Iris Escarrá - Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
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Iris joined us on the podcast, and she didn’t come empty-handed—she brought a bottle of Elijah Craig Bourbon! As we sipped, Iris took us on a journey through Miami's evolving landscape, blending her passion for bourbon with her expertise in land use and the Miami 21 zoning code. A true 305 native, Iris shared her story, from her roots in South Miam…
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Purposeful Educator Connections with Marcela Andrés
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an interesting conversation with his featured guest — Marcela Andrés. Marcela is the president and CEO of designEDengagement, a Latina-owned education consulting company headquartered in Texas. She is the author of the book Purposeful Educator Connections: Five Principles to Strengthen Relationships with Students. Marcela …
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Paulo Fernandes, C2O Fundador & Principal
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Paulo Fernandes is a distinguished clinical research executive with extensive experience in international clinical trials across various phases and therapeutic areas. With a solid foundation in the CRO industry, he has successfully held roles in project management, start-up, operations management, and business development. Paulo has worked at renow…
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Edward Easton - Founder & Chairman, The Easton Group
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In this episode, we dive deep with Eddie, a seasoned real estate professional renowned for his success in acquiring and developing warehouses in South Florida. His journey is nothing short of remarkable—just after college, he faced the brink of bankruptcy but managed to pivot his career with the invaluable guidance of mentors who recognized his pot…
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Zak Stern, Founder & CEO, Zak the Baker
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In this episode, we pop open a bottle of Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont and dive into the wild, unconventional journey of Zak Stern—better known as Zak the Baker. From naked retreats in Georgia's Hostel in the Forest to goat milking adventures in Italy and Israel, and learning the art of bread-making in an Italian castle, Zak’s story is nothing short…
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Courageous Service to the Community with Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an invigorating conversation with his featured guest — Leslie Torres-Rodriguez. Leslie has woven her personal journey into her mission as superintendent and CEO of the Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut. Her leadership is characterized by its cultural courage, fostering environments that support holistic student growth…
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Life-Changing Leadership with Fiorella Cabrejos
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Fiorella Cabrejos. Fiorella is a master principal at the New York City Public Schools. She has dedicated her career to building opportunities by dismantling apathy and mediocrity in education, particularly for children from historically marginalized communities. 1:…
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Nelson Gonzalez - Sr. VP Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty
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Nelson joined us for a couple of cocktails and took us on a journey through his 30-year career selling luxury real estate in Miami Beach. Back in the '90s, when the area was still flying under the radar, Nelson hustled his way to becoming the go-to agent for Miami’s waterfront gems—think Star Island, North Bay Road, and beyond. From selling homes t…
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Faith, Hope, and Love with A.C. Cristales
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a revealing and vulnerable conversation with his featured guest — A.C. Cristales. A.C. is a speaker, author, and an advocate for educational empowerment and organizational culture. He has delivered professional development programs across the United States and in Central America, striving to enhance educational practices a…
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Avra Jain - Co-Founder, Vagabond Group
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In this episode, we kick back with gin and tonics and chat with the one and only Avra Jain—former NYC bartender turned Wall Street broker, now a powerhouse developer. Avra, the visionary behind Miami’s Vagabond Group, shares her journey of transforming forgotten properties into vibrant, community-centered spaces. From her work on the iconic Vagabon…
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Con Mi MADRE with Johanna Moya Fábregas
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an open and honest conversation with his featured guest — Johanna Moya Fábregas. Johanna is a dedicated Latin American immigrant with 20 years of experience in education. She currently serves as the executive director of Con Mi MADRE, a non-profit organization operating in Central Texas and Austin. 1:03 - Introduction 1:48…
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Bernardo Fort-Brescia - Co-Founder & Principal, Arquitectonica
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to have world-renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia, co-founder of Arquitectonica, join us for a captivating conversation. Bernardo and his firm didn’t just help put Miami on the global architecture map—they’ve practically designed the map themselves. No architect has shaped Miami’s iconic skyline more, working al…
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Hispanics Inspiring Students with Ivonne Díaz-Claisse
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Ivonne Díaz-Claisse. Ivonne is the founder and CEO of Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA), a nonprofit organization with the mission of inspiring students to discover their potential and igniting their desire to embrace education and achieve s…
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Tim Petrillo & Alan Hooper, Co-Founders - Urban Street Development & The Restaurant People
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In this inspiring episode, we sip cocktails with Tim and Alan, whose 30-year partnership has left a transformative mark on Ft. Lauderdale and Tallahasse. It all began in the early '90s when they started acquiring properties in the quiet Las Olas area, breathing new life into the neighborhood by operating restaurants and bars. From there, they pione…
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Being Comfortable with Change with Javier Cortez Infantas
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an uplifting conversation with his featured guest — Javier Cortez Infantas. Javier was born and raised in Lima, Peru. He moved to the United States to attend business school. Javier is currently the Deputy Chief of Finance at Leading Educators. Throughout his career, Javier has served as a private equity manager, head of f…
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Miriam Serrano, Clinical Research Expert
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Miriam is a seasoned professional in Health and Law, specializing in Sanitary Regulation and Clinical Research. With over 20 years of experience, she has a track record in planning and executing global, regional, and local clinical development programs, including Bioequivalence studies and Phase I-IV clinical trials. Her expertise spans Clinical Mo…
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Mid-Year Miami Market Update with CoStar Group
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Juan Arias, Director of Market Analytics for CoStar Group, is back with the Gridline Properties team to break down what’s really going on in the 305’s commercial real estate market. Think of it as a data deep dive—minus the boring parts. With a couple of cocktails in hand on a Friday afternoon, we dive into the Fed's recent announcement on those in…
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Jonny Britton - CEO & Co-Founder, LandTech
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Jonny, who made the trip from London to Miami for a couple of glasses of Woodford Reserve bourbon and a deep dive into his company’s ambitious expansion into the US market. Founded in 2015 with a $400,000 seed round, LandTech has rapidly become a go-to platform for researching land development opportunities…
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Finding My Voice with Peter Cordero
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Peter Cordero. Pete is from Los Angeles, CA, and comes from a family of educators. He has a strong passion for education and the belief that all kids can achieve, with an effective teacher being the key factor. Pete has a diverse background in the private and public secto…
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Michael Comras - President & CEO, The Comras Company
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Michael joined us on the podcast, Tequila Ocho in hand, kicking off the conversation with plenty of laughs as we dove into the world of Miami’s "Retail King." From bringing Gap to South Beach in the mid '90s to selling an entire block on Lincoln Road for a staggering $370 million in 2015, Michael has truly mastered the retail game. A passionate urb…
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Building Elite Cultures with David Arencibia
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — David Arencibia. David is a renowned educational leader, speaker, leadership development trainer, and author of Foundations of an Elite Culture. With over two decades of experience in various educational roles, David has dedicated his career to empowering those around him t…
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Brian Gale - Vice Chairman Office Brokerage Services, Cushman & Wakefield
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In this episode we sat down with the one and only Brian Gale from Cushman and Wakefield to dive deep into Miami's Class A office leasing market. But let's be honest—this wasn’t just your typical real estate chat. We cracked open a bottle of tequila, and the conversation took off like a South Beach happy hour! With a couple of glasses in, the laughs…
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Culturally Relevant Leadership with Alma Gonzalez de Castillo
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an encouraging conversation with his featured guest — Alma Gonzalez de Castillo. Alma is the assistant superintendent of schools for the Pflugerville Independent School District in Texas. She is a researcher and a highly accomplished educator who leads the design of systems that create equitable learning environments for a…
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W. Allen Morris - Chairman & CEO, The Allen Morris Company
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In this episode, we sip dirty vodka martinis with Miami real estate legend Allen Morris, CEO and Chairman of the Allen Morris Company. With nearly 45 years in the industry, Allen offers a deep dive into what it takes to build a lasting legacy in Miami's competitive real estate market. We discuss the challenges and successes of leading one of the So…
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Hope, Humility, and High Expectations with Andrés Acebo
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a captivating conversation with his featured guest — Andrés Acebo. Andy is the proud first-generation son of Cuban exiles and a Hudson County native who grew up in Union City, New Jersey. In January 2023, he became only the second Hispanic to serve as the leader of a four-year public institution of higher education in New …
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In this episode, we are joined by Kona Gray, Principal at EDSA, for a delightful conversation over gin & tonics and plenty of laughs. Kona shares insights from his remarkable 27-year career at EDSA, an internationally acclaimed landscape architecture firm. Growing up in Liberia with an architect father, Kona was immersed in design from an early age…
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Faith Makes All Things Possible with Cissy Reynolds-Perez
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enlightening conversation with his featured guest — Cissy Reynolds-Perez. Cissy is the superintendent of schools in her hometown of Kingsville, Texas. She is the 2014 Texas High School Principal of the Year and the 2006 Texas Elementary School Principal of the Year. Cissy lives by the motto: Teamwork works! Faith makes …
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Alan Ojeda - Founder & CEO, Rilea Group
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Join us as we sit down with Alan, sharing a glass of Rioja and delving into his remarkable journey. Growing up in Madrid, Paris, and Ireland, Alan's diverse background laid the foundation for an extraordinary career. After college, Alan enlisted in the Spanish army, commanding a tank unit. In the early 80s, he ventured to Miami, where he launched h…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Danny Mendez. Danny is the principal of North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. His 23-year career has spanned the entire K–12 spectrum. Danny is a multi-award-winning educational leader. He has dedicated his career to proving that students' circumstanc…
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Victor Dover - Principal & Co-Founder, Dover, Kohl & Partners
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We had the privilege of sitting down with Victor Dover, one of the world’s most acclaimed urban planners, for an insightful conversation about his remarkable career and the art of designing vibrant and walkable communities. Victor, a leading advocate of New Urbanism, has played a pivotal role in planning hundreds of mixed-use projects globally. His…
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Champion for Equity with Gustavo Balderas
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enriching conversation with his featured guest — Gustavo Balderas. Gustavo is the superintendent of the Beaverton School District, the third-largest school system in Oregon. He is a nationally recognized leader who is the current president of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and president of …
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Arden Karson - Founder & Managing Principal, Karson & Co.
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In the latest episode, we sit down with the indomitable Arden Karson, Managing Principal of Karson & Co. If there's a corner of commercial real estate Arden hasn't conquered, we haven't found it yet. From developing single-family homes for Lennar to sculpting the skyline with high-rises for Related Group, and steering the ship as Senior Managing Di…
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Leading with Compassion and Empathy with Lemuer Perez
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a kindhearted conversation with his featured guest — Lemuer Perez. Lemuer is a Puerto Rican educator. He was raised in New Jersey and has worked in public education, charter schools, university, and the private sector. Lemuer was awarded the 2020–2021 Top 100 Innovative Educators in the World and is the 2022 Jersey City Pu…
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Natasha Falconi - Founder & CEO, Falconi Capital
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In this episode, Natasha joins us over a glass of Veuve Clicquot to share her remarkable journey from accountant to multifamily entrepreneur. She began her career at Tobin Properties, where her dedication and talent propelled her to the positions of President and COO. In 2019, Natasha took a bold step by founding Falconi Capital, which has since gr…
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Servant Leadership with John Martinez Jr.
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — John Martinez Jr. John has served as an educator for 23 years across multiple school districts in Texas. He was the 2018 Texas ASSP Principal of the Year. He is an outside-of-the-box visionary leader who believes schools should be more about powerful learning moments ve…
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Bob Benyo - Founder & CEO, Aerial Banners
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In this episode, we hit the road and land in Bob Benyo's North Miami Man Cave, surrounded by his vintage Kawasaki and Suzuki motorcycle collection, for The Built World Podcast. Bob, a high school dropout turned serial entrepreneur, shares his wild journey. He started in Daytona Beach at a motorcycle tech school, then bought and sold motorcycles and…
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Enterprise Leadership with Martha Salazar-Zamora
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a fascinating conversation with his featured guest — Martha Salazar-Zamora. Martha has served as an educator for over 36 years. She is the first female and first Hispanic superintendent of the Tomball Independent School District, which is one of the highest academically achieving school districts in Texas. Martha is the 20…
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Alfredo Riascos - Founder & Managing Broker, Gridline Properties
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In this episode we kick it with Alfredo over some gin and tonics and we talk about how he got started in real estate at the ripe age of 19 all while attending college full time. Alfredo began his brokerage career in 2007 with Metro 1 Properties in Wynwood back when the neighborhood wasn’t cool, but Alfredo had the foresight to see the potential tha…
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Daring Leadership with Stephanie Parra
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an inspiring conversation with his featured guest — Stephanie Parra. Stephanie is the Executive Director of ALL In Education, a nonprofit organization that aims to ensure that the communities most impacted by education inequities are the ones making decisions for ALL students. Stephanie is a first-generation American origi…
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Doug Levine - Founder of Crunch Fitness, Frida Baby & Big Move Properties
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In this episode, serial entrepreneur Doug Levine joins us for some gin and tonics and a ton of laughs, as he shares his wild ride through the world of business. Picture this: fresh out of college and working for a private equity firm in San Francisco, Doug stumbles upon some gym concepts and decides to pump iron on a whole new level. He heads back …
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a warmhearted conversation with his featured guest — María Isabel Rijos. María is the director of the Upward Bound program at Kean University in New Jersey. She was an associate director with a 33-year career at Fordham University in New York. María has dedicated her professional life to the education of first-generation a…
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Stephen Ross - Executive VP of Development, AMLI
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Stephen Ross is one of AMLI’s OGs, joining the young start-up back in 1989. Stephen has pretty much done it all for one of the top multifamily developers in the US. From dreaming up, structuring, and closing investments to leading AMLI’s financing escapades and now spearheading development in South Florida, Stephen is the Swiss Army knife of real e…
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Children Come First with Francisco Durán
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an invigorating conversation with his featured guest — Francisco Durán. Francisco is the superintendent of schools for the Arlington Public Schools in Virginia. In addition, he has served in various roles as a teacher, director, principal, and administrator. Francisco has a diverse background in education spanning 30 years…
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Neil Fairman - Founder & Chairman, Plaza Equity Partners
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Hold onto your bagels, folks! This week, we're serving up something extra special. Join us as Neil drops by for some vodka on the rocks and spills the beans on his incredible journey. We talk with Neil about his Montreal frozen bagel stash and all the incredible South Florida development projects Neil has been involved with. Get ready to race throu…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an uplifting conversation with his featured guest — Jarlyn Veras. Jarlyn is the chief school administrator for the Frelinghuysen Township School District in New Jersey. She is the daughter of Dominican immigrants and a first-generation American. Jarlyn has been a public school educator for 19 years. She is passionate about…
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Carlos Rodriguez, Sr. - Founder, Chairman and CEO, Driftwood Capital
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In this episode, we sit down with Carlos to discuss his inspiring journey from managing his family’s first hotel in Costa Rica to taking a bold leap and establishing his first Holiday Inn near Miami International Airport in the late 1990s. Today, Driftwood Capital, under Carlos's leadership, operates 86 hotels across the US, boasting over 16,502 ro…
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Cultivating Possibility with Vivian Rodriguez
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a captivating conversation with his featured guest — Vivian Rodriguez. Vivian is an educational consultant and a member of the Morris School District Board of Education in New Jersey. She was an assistant superintendent of schools in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and an associate dean of the College of Education at Kean Univers…
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Bill Fuller - Founder and Managing Partner, The Barlington Group
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In this episode, Bill Fuller, Managing Partner of The Barlington Group and Co-owner of Ball & Chain joins us for a glass of tequila. Bill began investing in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood in the early 2000's and has been pioneering the thoughtful transformation of one of Miami's most iconic neighborhoods for the past two decades. Bill began acq…
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