The King-dom

Welcome to our next podcast episode celebrating Parks & Recreation Month! Join me as I sit down with Chris Evans, Director of the City of Miami Parks & Recreation Department, where we explore the vital roles of our City's green spaces, community centers, playgrounds, and award-winning pools. Managing over 500 employees, Evans ensures the city’s third-largest department continues to en...

In this episode of The King-dom podcast, we welcome Miami City Manager Art Noreiga as we discuss how he manages a city and five district commissioners. With a behind the scenes look, listeners hear how having fresh ideas, innovative solutions, and meaningful relationships is the key to successfully managing a big city. Also, you’ll never guess Mr. Noreiga’s answer to my question about who, passed...

This month, we're on location again at the beautiful Adrienne Arsht Center with guest Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Lt. Tina Guiler. In celebration of International Firefighter's Day earlier this month, we chatted about the lack of visibility and acknowledgment of women in fire rescue across the nation. Yet, in Miami-Dade County, there are 262 female firefighters, making it the number on...

April marks the month for our annual 'Reclaim the Dream' Candlelight Memorial and Gospel Concert  where we commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a celebration of his enduring legacy as we reignite his dream of justice and equality for all. Headlining the event was gospel singer and actress Tamela Mann who was kind enough to join us for this very special podcast episod...

In celebration of International Women’s Month, we welcome two local female business owners who have flourished in their careers through hard work and determination. Listen to this episode where I chat with Fayola Nicaisse of Ebene, an organic beauty product line located in Overtown, and Camille Rhone of CNR Beauty, specializing in all things hair. We discuss career, community, and their journeys t...

Please join me for a special episode as we prepare to celebrate Women’s History Month and welcome Madeline Pumariega, the first female president of Miami Dade College. In this episode, we discuss President Pumariega’s inspiring story of breaking barriers and leading with passion and purpose. We also explore our shared experiences as Miami-Dade College Alumni, and the positive impact that Miami Dad...

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 2024 with Kamila Pritchett, the Executive Director of the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida at the Historic Lyric Theater, where we always record The King-dom podcast. In this episode, we discuss the Lyric Theater's 110 anniversary celebrated in 2023 and its importance to the Overtown community, and Miami at la...

I'm thrilled to be wrapping 2023 with our very own City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. In this episode, we have a heartfelt and open discussion about the meaning of being a public servant, what comes with the territory, and the truth about how Miami is really doing. For example, the city grew at 14%, has one of the lowest homicide rates per capita and one of the lowest in our history, homeles...

In time for Miami Art Week when Art Basel Miami Beach and satellite fairs descend on our Magic City, we welcome locally loved art world visionaries Chris Norwood and Craig Robins to the show. We'll talk about how they started their careers in the art world as well as what they have planned for the big week of artistic celebrations. Their best advice during this famed week: just get lost in th...

Today, we welcome affordable housing developers Alben Duffie & Michael Swerdlow who are responsible for the Block 55 mixed-use development in Overtown. The property features 578 high-quality apartments for low-income seniors on top of 250,000 square feet of retail space and a parking garage. The entire retail space has been completely leased to some exciting retailers. I'm thrilled to see...

Today, we welcome Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to the show. We discussed what it means to be a public servant and explore Miami topics including budget season, investment in Black communities, small businesses, housing, public safety, climate change, affordable housing, transportation, and the County's tree canopy initiative. The City of Miami and Miami-Dade County have a lot...

Summer comes to an end and school is in session! Please welcome Lesline Anglade-Dorlean, Director of Family & Community Services, Family Safety at the Florida Department of Children & Families, as we discuss the importance of crisis prevention, education, and supporting our youth for bright futures. It takes a village to raise a child! We also discuss Ms. Anglade-Dorlean role as the Chair...

As we bring this hot July to an end, I'm overjoyed to welcome South Florida rapper and activist Luther Campbell, also known as Uncle Luke, to discuss our Miami community and its future through the support and mentorship of our youth.   A homegrown celebrity, who was raised in Liberty City, Campbell gives back to the community.  He co-founded the Liberty City Optimist Club, an after-school pro...

Thank you, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon, for joining me on June's episode to speak about the importance of family, community, and education. This podcast episode is a beautiful representation of our collaborations and constant communication as Commissioners with overlapping districts. You will hear about his mission to beautify Liberty City as former City of  Miami District Fi...

In honor of Haitian Heritage Month, please welcome musician, producer, and philanthropist Wyclef Jean. Known for some of his greatest hits like "No Woman, No Cry" during his time in The Fugees, Wyclef continues to bring peace and support to Haiti through his foundation Yéle Haiti. In this episode, we discuss life as a Haitian American in the United States, the importance of the community...

 As we approach Stress Awareness Month in May, learn how Miami is helping its most vulnerable population take back their lives. Join me in welcoming The Honorable Judge Steve Leifman of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit as we discuss mental health in Miami’s homeless community and the opening of the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, a pioneer facility that will change lives and assist Miami...

In honor of Women’s History Month, my first guest will be Monique Idlett-Mosley, a globally recognized entertainment pioneer, and CEO of Reign Venture Capital. You will hear about the experiences that have shaped her life and defined her purpose.