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In this episode of the StayTranquilo podcast, powered by Stay Tranquilo network, we are joined by Jessica Finn, entrepreneur, fitness trainer, and mental health advocate. Jessica explains her story from body shaming to body appreciation, her journey into fitness, and how she transformed pain into power to help empower others into confident, self loving people. Check out the full episode and let us...

Now, Fernando is the starting quarterback at Indiana , and he’s headed into the National Championship Game this Monday vs Miami —back in his hometown of Miami . We talk mindset, preparation, pressure, and what it means to come home with everything on the line. Fernando breaks down why being a QB is “ like studying for a final every week ,” how visualization became a game-changer, and the weekly fi...

Long overdue pod. On this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we sit down with Miami entrepreneur and real estate investor Viraj Kulhari for a deep conversation on confidence, discipline, mindset, and building the long game . We get into what it really means to be “confident” (hint: doing the things you say you’re going to do ), why delusional optimism can be a superpower, and how life’s setbacks ca...

Welcome back to Cafecito y Croquetas ☕🥐 — and Happy New Year 2026 🎉 In our first episode of the year , we kick things off talking about one of the most iconic Latino New Year’s traditions: the 12 grapes 🍇 . Do you eat them before midnight or after ? Do you make intentions with each grape , or are you just trying to survive the countdown? From eating grapes in zip-lock bags at bars to mixing th...

Feliz Navidad and happy Nochebuena! 🎄 In this Christmas Eve episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we’re talking all things Cuban Christmas traditions in Miami — family, la noche, dominoes, cafecito, croquetas, and of course… lechón . We get into what Nochebuena means to us, why Cubans go hardest on the 24th (and do nothing on the 25th 😅), and the real holiday essentials: pig, beers, and good vibes ....

Good morning! In today’s episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we sit down with returning friend of the fam, Orlando Mendez – aka the Cuban Cowboy ☕🥐🤠 We get deep into what it means to be second-generation Cuban-American , carrying the stories of our abuelos while living a very modern Miami life. Orlando shares how losing his grandparents and being part of the legendary Amparo Experience woke somet...

Good morning, buenas días! Welcome back to another episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , brought to you by Stay Tranquilo & H&Co — and today’s a special one… 🎄 It’s officially the first day of Christmas season! Thanksgiving is behind us, leftovers are done, and now it’s time for Christmas lights, Christmas trees, and Christmas MUSIC . In this episode, we break down: • When exactly it becomes acceptab...

Post-Thanksgiving vibes in Miami. In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we recap Thanksgiving 2025 , talk food, family drama, and officially kick off Christmas season in South Florida. We dive into: Thanksgiving recap 2025 – turkey vs. ham, fried turkey upgrade, sweet potato, pumpkin pie & all the family chisme Miami Christmas traditions – when Christmas officially starts after Thanksgiving, C...

On today’s episode of Cafecito y Croquetas we’re sitting down with Miami native, author, and environmental advocate Andrew Otazo – a man who has personally picked up 37,200 pounds of trash from South Florida’s mangroves… and is still going . Andrew walks us through his wild journey: from West Point and the U.S. State Department , to Harvard, Cuban policy work in D.C., launching his own PR agency,...

Feliz Friday, mi gente! 🦃☕️ In today’s Cafecito y Croquetas, brought to you by Stay Tranquilo & Henco, we’re officially less than a week out from Thanksgiving and already seeing Christmas trees everywhere… so it’s time for some holiday REAL TALK. We get into: That awkward “adult” phase of Christmas gifts: cash vs gift cards, asking for deodorant, socks & laptop money instead of toys 😂 The most...

Good morning, ¡Buenos Días! Welcome back to another episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , brought to you by Stay Tranquilo and H&CO. Today we’re joined by a very special guest — Chef Renato Viola , the Founder & Mastermind behind Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza , one of Miami’s most loved and fastest-growing pizza brands. In this episode, we dive deep into Chef Renato’s incredible journey — from a small...

Happy Monday, mi gente ☕️💛 In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we’re flipping the script on the usual news cycle and sharing only the good stuff — stories that prove there’s still a lot of heart, courage, and kindness in the world. We dive into: 🌿 Miami’s Mangrove Guardian – Andrew Otazo, a Cuban-American writer, runner, and environmental activist who has removed over 35,000 pounds of tra...

Welcome back to another vibey Friday on Cafecito y Croquetas , presented by Stay Tranquilo ☕🌴 Shades on, fedora on, cafecito in hand — we’re kicking off the weekend with good energy , Miami culture, and a full breakdown of everything happening around the 305. 🌴 This Week’s Miami Rundown We dive into one of the biggest weekends in Coconut Grove as the Coconut Grove crew takes over multiple spots...

Grab your cafecito ☕️—today we’re talking global expansion with Mike from H&Co , who leads their Global Expansion team. From when it makes sense to go international to how tariffs and nearshoring are reshaping strategy , Mike breaks down the real-world playbook for entering LATAM (Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile) , UAE/Saudi , Europe , Canada , and more. We also get into culture, careers, and som...

Start your week with a hot cafecito and all the vibes on this Monday edition of Cafecito y Croquetas , presented by Stay Tranquilo and H&Co . Pooch rides solo today, breaking down a massive weekend for South Florida sports : • Miami Dolphins upset the Bills in a huge division win • Inter Miami handled business • Miami Heat secured a W • Miami Hurricanes kept the streak alive Plus, we talk about th...

Happy Friday, Miami! Hoodie season is peeking in—cool nights, sunny days, and a packed weekend line-up. In this Cafecito y Croquetas episode, we run through the best things to do around the 305 and where to eat after. What’s on deck: E1 Miami GP (Virginia Key): all-electric powerboat racing with celeb-owned teams—make it a beach day and catch the action from the water. Miami Beach Polo World Cup (...

Today on the Stay Tranquilo Podcast , Andre sits down with Donny Joshua-Felix — performance coach at DBC , lifelong runner and former Howard University soccer player — for a real conversation about identity, faith, discipline, and the mindset it takes to actually become the person you say you want to be. From growing up in a Haitian Christian household (grandfather a pastor, dad a church musician)...

Good morning y bienvenidos back to Cafecito y Croquetas ! Today we’re joined by Saidin Hernández , an estate & tax planning attorney serving U.S. and international families, family offices, and entrepreneurs. We dive into the real drivers of generational wealth transfer (spoiler: it’s more succession than taxes), how to involve the next generation early, and why the billable hour may be dead in th...

Welcome back to Cafecito y Croquetas , Miami’s favorite morning show powered by Stay Tranquilo ☕ Happy Monday & happy start to holiday season! Today we’re diving into BIG Miami news and impactful community stories: 🌴 Miami Community & Caribbean Support Hurricane Melissa brought heavy devastation across Jamaica and parts of the Caribbean. With nearly 80% of Jamaica without power and major infrast...

Miami’s most haunted places, spooky legends, and true ghost stories—right in our backyard. In this Halloween special of Cafecito y Croquetas , we explore haunted Miami : the infamous Villa Paula (Little Haiti) , the Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables) and its 13th-floor myth, the historic Miami City Cemetery (1897) , plus a nod to the Dering Estate burial mounds. We compare top Halloween candies (Reese’...

In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we sit down with Ivan Herrera , Founder & CEO of Univista Insurance , to hear one of the most powerful immigrant success stories in Miami. From escaping communist Cuba and attempting to flee by raft, to working construction on his second day in America, Ivan’s journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and the American Dream. With just $40,000 , Ivan and...

Happy Halloween week! We’re in full costume mode (Power Ranger, Dumb & Dumber vibes and more) and diving into a wild Monday mix: the reported “Louvre heist,” an interstellar object cruising through our solar system, AI/movie rabbit holes, and whether trick-or-treating is falling off—or just evolving into adult bar crawls. Grab your cafecito and let’s get spooky. ☕🧟‍♂️ What we cover: Our Hallowee...

Miami is on 🔥 this weekend! From the Jonas Brothers hitting the stage to Latin Music Week taking over the city – we’re breaking down the biggest events, concerts, pop-ups, and nightlife you can’t miss. In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we cover: 🎤 Jonas Brothers LIVE in Miami – what to expect & how to get last-minute tickets 🎶 Latin Music Week highlights and the hottest artists pulling...

Today’s episode is a powerful reminder of purpose, service, and love. We sit down with Raymond Rodriguez (Co-founder of the Live Like Bella® movement) to share Bella’s story—her fight, her joy, and the mission that carries her legacy forward: helping families battling childhood cancer and accelerating research. In this conversation: Bella’s journey and the moment “Live Like Bella” was born How a v...

☕ What’s Brewing This Week: A North Miami Beach police officer starts a Domino Club at a local high school to connect cultures and bring students together—no phones, just real conversation and tradition. Miami Fashion Week kicks off with major designers, events, and local flair lighting up the city. The EDM scene was booming this weekend at the Three Points Festival. Overtown receives a $175 mill...