Let's Talk Lauderdale

Marv and Jen turn the focus to Marv’s own story in this lively episode, tracing his journey from a childhood in a military family to adulthood in Fort Lauderdale. After landing in Florida at age six, Marv’s path weaves through Patrick Air Force Base, college in Palm Beach, and eventually his first “adult” job as Marketing Director for Junior Achievement of South Florida. Fundraising, event plannin...

Jen pulls back the curtain on what really brought her family to Fort Lauderdale: a handshake deal, a cargo ship that never came, and a dad who believed in big dreams. She paints a vivid picture of growing up at the beach, where summer meant ice cream at Howard Johnson’s and adventure in every day. From surviving summer with four siblings in a hotel to thriving through cultural shocks (private vs....

Let’s Talk Lauderdale kicks off with Marv and Jen, two longtime residents, reminiscing about Fort Lauderdale’s transformation from a spring break haven to a bustling economic hub. They share personal stories—Jen’s high school adventures on the Strip, Marv’s college days in West Palm Beach—and discuss how life, work, and family have changed their relationship with the city. The duo sets out to redi...