Miami Podcast Creating a Safe Space for Women's Real Stories | Cristy Diaz

How Miami's Most Exclusive Real Estate Deals Actually Get Funded | David Burstyn

David Burstyn of Winston Capital operates at the highest level of real estate lending in Miami — and in this episode, he pulls back the curtain on how ultra luxury deals actually get done. He walks us through why even the most high profile developers borrow money, the dangers of overleveraging, how banks fall short for big projects, and what he looks for before writing a check on a major deal.We get into Indian Creek, Fisher Island, Miami Beach's comeback, whether Brickell is oversaturated, loan defaults, affordable housing, mixed use buildings, and how Wynwood has evolved. David also opens up about the disappointments that come with lending at this level and what negotiations really look like behind closed doors.This is Miami real estate from the inside — no filter.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:41 Ultra Luxury Lending2:22 Issues with Banks3:13 Quick Closing3:56 Why Do High-Profile Developers Borrow Money4:56 Developers Overleveraging8:09 Relationships with Investors8:31 Getting into the Business9:29 Thoughts on Robert Rivani’s Projects10:27 Is Miami Beach Coming Back?11:20 Is Miami Slowing Down?13:10 Sports14:46 Indian Creek16:32 Fisher Island17:16 Lending to Big Developers19:16 Process of Inquiring for a Loan21:06 Loan Defaults22:15 Lending in Different States22:59 Referrals23:59 Building Affordable Housing24:59 Mixed Use Buildings26:37 Is Brickell Saturated?28:27 Daniel’s30:24 Loans for Restaurants31:24 Helping with Refinancing32:27 Vetting the Borrowers33:44 What They Are Looking at When Lending Money35:47 Disappointment in People38:20 Negotiations41:55 Top 3 Restaurants45:07 How Has Wynwood Changed?45:54 Outro

Inside the Mind of One of Miami's Funniest Comedians | Mario Ramil

Mario Ramil is one of Miami's most recognizable comedians — and in this episode he pulls back the curtain on how he built a career making people laugh by finding humor in the everyday moments of Miami life. He walks us through his beginnings, the jokes that failed, how he developed his characters, and the moment he realized he was really onto something.We get into his creative process, favorite formats, the growing Miami comedy scene, his thoughts on Marcello Hernandez, originality versus copying, getting cancelled, rejecting partnerships, and the challenges of staying creative on social media. He also shares his favorite shows, upcoming performances, and whether a Miami all-star comedy show could ever happen.This is Miami comedy at its most honest — and its most hilarious.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro2:58 About Mario and the Beginning of His Career7:01 Failed Jokes8:50 Picking on People12:18 Coming Up with Characters13:54 Doctor Situation14:49 Balancing Family Time17:44 Marcello Hernandez19:44 Similar Mannerisms Across Cultures22:54 Cuba Situation26:32 Moment He Realized He’s Onto Something27:50 Favorite Format to Create30:15 His Favorite Shows He Did32:21 Partnerships 35:00 Rejecting Partnerships35:52 Creative Process and Issues with Social Media 37:56 Originality and Copying 39:45 Getting Cancelled 40:25 Process of Creating Videos 43:19 How Miami Comedy Scene Has Grown 44:51 Upcoming Shows 45:30 Top 3 Restaurants 49:22 Best Pan cos Bistec 50:26 Best Thing About Being a Father 51:54 Outro

How One Park Financial Is Helping Small Businesses Grow With Fast Funding | Jose Miguel Vera

Jose Miguel Vera, SVP of Growth and Marketing at One Park Financial, joins us to share how his company has put over $1.5 billion into the hands of small business owners across the country — and why their human-first approach sets them apart from every other funding option out there. He walks us through how the process works, what the minimum requirements are, and why almost any business open for three months with consistent sales could qualify.We get into the industries they work with most, cash flow challenges in the restaurant and retail sectors, average and maximum funding amounts, the Business Health Score, consulting services, and the state of the current market. Jose Miguel also talks about One Park Financial's deep community involvement and why they chose Coconut Grove as their home base.If you own a small business in Miami — this episode could change everything for you.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:48 About One Park Financial3:28 Focus on Human Connection4:43 Success Stories6:47 Minimum Requirements7:59 Cash Flow Issues in Restaurant Industry8:45 Funding for Retail9:30 Average Funding Amount10:32 Most Popular Industries They Work With11:30 Maximum Amount They Fund12:46 Industries Growing Quickly14:37 Losses16:46 Consulting and Business Health Score18:50 The State of the Market20:19 Community Involvement21:23 Culture of Wearing Suits23:19 Growth Services25:03 Office in the Coconut Grove27:06 Past and Outlook for the Future28:49 Top 3 Restaurants33:16 Outro

What's Really Going On Behind the Avocado Industry | Omar Marrufo

Most people eat avocados every day without thinking twice about where they come from or what they're actually buying. Avo Fruit founder Omar Marrufo is here to change that. In this episode he pulls back the curtain on the avocado industry — from growing and distribution to store price differences, organic certification, and why the most famous avocado brand in America is really just a marketing slogan.He also covers the full lifecycle of an avocado, how to pick and preserve them properly, freeze dried avocado powder, avocado wine, avocado oil, upcoming new fruits from Avo Fruit, and the impact of tariffs on the industry. Plus a guacamole recipe straight from Michoacán.This is the avocado episode Miami didn't know it needed.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro + New ADIM Website3:23 Introducing the Guest4:03 Beginning of Avo Fruit7:26 Process of Growing Avocados10:16 Sizes of Avocados12:48 How to Know If Avocado is Ripe?14:29 How to Preserve Avocados Better? 17:33 Should You Put Avocados Next to Other Fruits?18:36 Can You Eat the Black Part of the Avocados?19:09 Don’t Throw Away the Seed20:24 Which State Eats the Most Avocados + Logitstics23:27 Distribution24:37 Avocado Price Differences in Stores28:41 Freeze Dried Avocado Powder33:03 Michocan Guacamole Recipe34:11 Avocado Wine35:12 Organic Certification36:46 Why Avocados’ Look Differs from Store to Store38:02 Upcoming Fruits from Avo Fruit39:12 Tariffs40:48 “Avocado from Mexico” is Just Marketing42:12 Benefits of Avocado Oil43:54 Top 3 Restaurants46:59 Where to Find Avo Fruit47:36 What Does It Mean to Be a Father?48:20 Outro

Top Plastic Surgeon Exposes the Dangers of BBLs and Ozempic | Dr. Morad Askari

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Morad Askari of Revive Surgical Institute joins us for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've had on the show. He breaks down the dangers of uncertified surgeons performing procedures in Miami, the real risks behind BBLs, the truth about Ozempic face, and why he sometimes refuses to perform surgeries altogether.We also get into fillers, tummy tucks, plastic surgery for men, the "Miami Look," AI in surgery, peptides, burn patient reconstruction, and the wild story of replacing a thumb with a toe. Plus — what men really ask for, OF girls getting procedures, and red flags to watch for when choosing a surgeon.Before you book any procedure in Miami — watch this episode first.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:21 What is Board Certification?1:29 People Doing Surgeries Without Certification3:42 Teaching at University of Miami5:08 Decision to Become a Surgeon7:14 Why People Get Plastic Surgery8:18 Tummy Tuck10:12 Should You Use Ozempic or Surgeries for Weight Loss?13:03 The Issues with Ozempic and Semaglutides15:24 Ozempic Face17:46 More Males Taking Care of Themselves19:49 BBLs vs Going to the Gym21:35 Fatal Cases of BBLs23:46 Plastic Surgeries for Men25:53 Refusing to Perform Surgeries27:30 Men Decided on Plastic Surgeries for Their Partners28:09 Board Member of Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons31:30 What is Miami Look?33:06 Celebrities at Revive Institute34:29 Khloe Kardashian's Surgeries36:08 AI in Plastic Surgeries37:05 Peptides38:12 Day in the Life of Plastic Surgeon41:31 Surgery Process for Burn Patients42:58 Replacing a Thumb with a Toe45:02 Red Flags When Picking a Surgeon48:58 How Has Marketing Changed for Plastic Surgery50:49 Liquid BBL54:09 Top 3 Restaurants56:22 Outro