The Mindset Podcast

Jorge Zamanillo is the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, which Congress established in December 2020. In legislation establishing the museum within the Smithsonian, Congress stated the purpose of the museum is “to illuminate the story of the United States for the benefit of all by featuring Latino contributions to the art, history and culture of the nat...

What's up Mindset Fam! In this episode we get to chat with Matt Haggman, Matt leads Opportunity Miami, a community-wide initiative focused on imagining the Miami of 2040 and helping the community build it. He does this in his role as Executive Vice President at The Beacon Council, Greater Miami’s public-private economic development organization. Matt has experienced wins and losses and in this...

David Suarez, MBA is the founder and lead facilitator for Interactive Training Solutions, LLC, a corporate training, team building and executive coaching firm, utilizing its unique methodology combining improvisation, experiential and applied learning. An expert in business communication, David has worked with many organizations and professionals to create and implement, engaging and innovative co...

In this episode we sit down with Javi Borges! Javi is the EY Miami Office Managing Partner and a Global Client Service Partner, where he leads more than 450 professionals across EY service lines of assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services. We get down and dirty into Javi'a story and how he got to climb the ladder at EY while also living such a hobby filled and fun lif...

In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Victoria Wehling! She served as Executive Director of TEDxUF and got to learn and experience what its like being on stages and the writing room with some of the brightest speakers of our time! In this episode we go in depth about the power of Public Speaking and how people can master the skill. You don't want to miss this one! Stay tuned!

Leigh-Ann Buchanan is the President of the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority which works hand in hand with private sector investors to support startups, leveraging public and private dollars to drive equitable, sustainable economic growth. She is also the Founder of the Nyah Project. Their mission is to unlock opportunities for underrepresented youth through college admissions + scholarship access t...

In this episode we sit down with our good friend, Gabriel Cardona. Gabriel is not only a 2 time ironman athlete but he has also competed in several other triathlons and ultra marathon races. He talks about some of his deepest and darkest thoughts as a runner and how he finally found his breaking point which unleashed a whole new challenge for him! Tune in to hear more about Gabriel's journey a...

Mark Llorente serves as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of MSO Operations for CareMax, Inc. In this role, Mark is responsible for leading several shared services departments, including: Onboarding, Call Center, Referral Management, Transportation, Sales, Marketing/Communications and Community Partnerships. Previously, Mark served as Chief Executive Officer and Partner of Alea Health, LLC, a...

Keith Carswell is the Senior Advisor to the City Manager for Venture Miami and Economic Development. Keith provides administrative oversight of Venture Miami, serves as the primary contact with the Mayor’s Office for tech and innovation initiatives, represents Mayor Suarez on the Miami-Dade Beacon Council’s Board of Directors and manage all aspects of branding the City of Miami as a regional hub f...

On todays episode we are joined by Mr. James Haj! Mr. James R. Haj joined The Children’s Trust as president and CEO in April 2016. With Mr. Haj at the helm, The Trust has enjoyed one of its most successful periods. Trust investment in programs and services for children and families in Miami-Dade County has risen to its highest levels, while administrati...

Carlos has spent over 20 years with the Pan American group of companies full service real estate development and investment firms in Miami. He has expertise in all aspects of real estate development including land economics, development of commercial, industrial, and retail projects, acquisition of investment grade properties, as well as management. Public Sector experience most recently includes...

On todays episode, Gabe and Anthony were guests on the Play Where Your Feet Are™️ Podcast hosted by their good friend Cam Dobbs! Stay tuned!

Mark A. Trowbridge is the president and CEO of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, a position he has held for the past fifteen years. He is the chief association executive responsible for the day-to-day success of the more than 1600-member organization, working with volunteer leaders engaged in the Chamber’s long-term business development strategies and community initiatives. The Coral Gables Ch...

Paul Weaver is a Miami based photographer specializing in fitness and brand work. He is also the Founder of The Freelance Photographer®, an educational platform focused on helping freelance photographers grow in their businesses. In this episode we take a deep dive into how Paul got started in the creative industry but also how to learn the business behind being a creator in todays day and age. St...

Ariel Martinez is the founder of Miami Video Services, a video production company that has worked to produce content for brands like Netflix, Hulu, Showtime and Apple TV. After a football injury sidelined Ariel for a few weeks he picked up a camera and started creating some videos for friends. Ariel would've never thought that 10 years later he would've built such a successful video business doing...

What's up Mindset Fam! It's been a while since we did a solo episode but we felt like it was time to give you guys a bit of a life update! We are just getting started with The Mindset Podcast and we have a lot in store for whats to come! Stay tuned!

What's up Mindset Fam! In this episode, we sit down with Eddie Borrego, CEO of Jackson West Medical Center. Eddie Borrego is a leader with a proven record of carrying out successful outcomes within complex organizations by empowering people and ideas. Eddie has a career track of progressive, diversified and complex management roles and leadership experience in healthcare operations, strategic prog...

On today's episode we have CEO and President of  Chamber South, Brittnie Bassant. As the youngest Executive Director in the Chamber’s history, Bassant champions small businesses and community pillars alike by bringing them together through building relationships and connections that contribute to the overall economic development of the community. Prior to joining ChamberSOUTH, Bassant worked...

Carlos Alvarez has spent the past several years in public education, working in leadership and executive roles. He started his career as a math teacher and have since served as the Principal of a local charter school, served as an elementary principal for both suburban and urban settings, and now serve as a charter school district administrator. At COHEA, they are committed to preparing their stud...

With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Kelly's sales and events experience spans from full-service luxury hotels, high-volume nightclubs, specialty restaurants, rooftop venues, speakeasy concepts, music venues and the craft brewery, Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen. When he took his first hospitality class at The University of Central Florida, he knew immediately what would make his career. Sta...

David Borrero is a Republican Member of the Florida House of Representatives, elected 2020. He was also City of Sweetwater Commissioner, Elected in 2017. Early on, he started at T&G Constructors, Inc., as the Project & Estimating Coordinator in June 2017. David holds a Masters in Business Administration and and a Bachelor in political science from Florida International University. Stay tun...

What's up Mindset Fam! Today, we talk to special guest Dan Churchill. He is the Executive Chef at Charley St, a critically acclaimed, Australian inspired, impact driven NYC café, providing consumers with an elevated food & beverage experience. Born on the beaches of Sydney, Australia, Dan currently resides in New York City. With a Masters in Exercise Science (strength & conditioning), Dan blends h...

Larry "The Amigo" Milian is a celebrated veteran radio host and executive, writer, journalist and teacher. Milian was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised from his teenage years in Miami and wears both childhood homes like a badge of honor. Milian began his media career covering high school and college sports for “The Miami Herald”. For the past 15 years, “The Amigo” has entertained Miami sports...

Leslie Ramos is a serial entrepreneur, having her hand in a number of different businesses and projects is what she lives for but it is also what has led her to realize overtime will do more bad then good. She is the creative director of BLUE Missions, co-founder of Power to the pencil and Creative Partner at Kul2ra Creative House. Tune into this episode to learn more about Leslie’s story and how...

Dr. Adrian Mesa has been working in the field of psychiatry and mental health since 2010. He notes that his experiences in mental health began long before any of his studies. Adrian saw firsthand how mental illness impacted his uncle, who was and remains a role model and mentor in his life. "I saw how mental illness changed him, how it impacted his family, his children and his life as a whole". Ad...