A Day in Miami Show

Bankruptcy Attorney Explaining What Nobody Talks About | Cristina Ortiz

Bankruptcy attorney Cristina Ortiz joins us to break down everything Miami residents need to know about debt, bankruptcy, and financial recovery. She walks us through the different types of bankruptcies, how to know when you're getting close to the edge, what the process actually looks like, and why filing for bankruptcy can be a relief rather than a defeat.We also get into credit repair scams, garnishments, exemptions, the 7-year period, filing before a divorce, the biggest mistakes people make, and what demographics are filing the most right now. Plus her craziest case from the 2008 crisis and whether her business is booming in today's economy.If you're struggling with debt in Miami — this episode could change your situation.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 Intro1:37 How She Became a Bankruptcy Attorney3:20 2008 Crisis4:24 Craziest Case from the 2008 Crisis7:19 The Relief of Bankruptcy8:10 How to Know If You're Close to Bankruptcy9:57 Types of Bankruptcies11:42 How Does Payment for a Bankruptcy Attorney Work13:38 How Does the Process Work15:58 What's Worse - Bad Credit or No Credit?18:24 Credit Consolidation19:18 When You Should Consider Bankruptcy20:11 Garnishments21:03 Posting Lifestyle Content While Filing for Bankruptcy22:42 Which Debt You Cannot Avoid?24:24 How Long Does the Process Take26:06 What Demographics File for Bankruptcy the Most26:44 Embarrassment27:46 Exemptions During Bankruptcy30:12 Biggest Mistakes31:50 Average Credit Score32:17 Can You File More than Once?33:14 7-Year Period34:27 Who Would be Affected Most by a Crisis Like in 2008?35:52 Is Her Business Booming Now?37:13 Filing for Bankruptcy Before a Divorce39:29 Top 3 Restaurants41:17 Outro

How Graziano's Went From Family Butcher Shop to Miami Staple | Melissa Graziano

Melissa Graziano joins us to tell the full story of how her family's Argentine butcher shop roots turned into one of Miami's most iconic restaurant groups. She walks us through the history of Graziano's, what it means to run a fully family-owned operation across multiple locations, and why their commitment to authentic wood-fire asadores — the only ones of their kind in the US — has never wavered.We get into the bestsellers, the famous Fiorentina steak, how it should actually be cooked, all the different empanadas on the menu, pizza, celebrity visits, community involvement, and their World Cup events. Melissa also opens up about growing pains, what they'd do differently, and whether West Kendall could be getting a Graziano's soon.This is the story of a family, a culture, and a restaurant empire built on authenticity.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 Intro1:08 History of Grazianos 4:16 Generational Family Business 5:50 Butchers in Hispanic Culture 6:57 The Only Woodfire Asadores in the US 7:45 Bestsellers 8:21 Fiorentina Steak8:59 How the Steak Should be Cooked 11:16 How Cooked Do People Order Their Steaks at Graziano’s12:56 All Different Kinds of Empanadas 15:04 Top Selling Empanadas15:37 Pizza at Graziano’s18:13 Community Involvement19:04 Events with Charities20:01 Events for World Cup 22:11 How They Run the Restaurants24:53 Celebrities Visiting25:56 Growing Pains26:58 What Would They Do Differently If Started Now29:11 West Kendall and Expansion? 30:08 Upcoming Events 31:40 Top 3 Restaurants 34:57 Outro

Bringing the Skating Experience Miami Has Been Missing | Alex & Marcos Macías

Alex and Marcos Macías built Bayskate to bring something Miami has been missing for years — a world-class roller skating experience rooted in music, culture, and pure nostalgia. In this episode they walk us through the idea behind Bayskate, the cultural importance of roller skating, and how they created 10,000 square feet of skating space right in the heart of Coconut Grove.We get into the music, the production, special nights, skate rentals, tickets, party reservations, and the inspiration they drew from Oasis in NYC. This isn't just a skating rink — it's an experience designed to bring people together and bring back a feeling Miami hasn't had in a long time.Visit bayskatemiami.com and come roll with us.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 Intro1:10 Idea of Skating Event3:46 Cultural Importance of Rollerskating6:09 Music, Venue, and Intention8:56 Oasis in NYC11:10 Experience at Bayskate13:58 Opening Time, Tickets, Skate Rentals16:54 Special Nights18:59 10,000 sq ft of Skating Space19:51 Production21:39 Bringing Back the Past and Nostalgia23:00 Coconut Grove24:02 Visit Bayskatemiami.com for Information24:49 Reserve Space for Parties29:05 Visit Bayskate!

How MDC Is Preparing Miami's Next Generation With AI | Madeline Pumariega

Miami Dade College serves more students than almost any other institution in the country — and its president Madeline Pumariega is making sure it stays ahead of what's coming. In this episode she walks us through how MDC is integrating AI into education, partnering with the county on workforce development, and preparing students for a job market that looks nothing like it did a decade ago.She also covers the Freedom Tower restoration, the FIFA Museum, the presidential library, popular majors, internship programs, continued adult education, and whether AI is actually taking jobs or creating them. Plus a surprise royal visit and her top 3 Miami restaurants.If you care about Miami's future — this episode is essential.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 Intro1:33 Freedom Tower4:22 FIFA Museum in Freedom Tower5:42 From Exile Family to MDC President8:29 Freedom Tower Restoration10:43 Presidential Library13:13 AI at MDC15:30 Is AI Taking Jobs?18:15 Partnership with MDC Tax Collector19:44 Working with the County to Implement AI20:44 125,000 Students23:20 Popular Majors26:09 Biggest Challenges as the President28:53 Importance of Internships30:15 Does the Younger Generation Have It Harder?32:35 Focus on Internship Program35:19 Continued Education for Adults36:07 Favorite Campus37:51 Royalty Visiting38:40 MDC Campus in Cuba?40:33 Top 3 Restaurants43:06 Outro

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

Cristy Diaz didn't set out to become a voice for Miami women — but a spinal surgery, a social media moment, and a lot of courage later, here she is. In this episode she walks us through her journey from surgery recovery to podcast host, why she's committed to bringing the most uncomfortable women's topics into the open, and the stories that have moved her most along the way.She covers miscarriages, cosmetic surgery gone wrong, Botox, facelifts, hair extensions, what men really think about women's appearance, and her son's emergency medical situation. She also shares what she'd love to see more women talking about and where she wants the Heart to Heart Podcast to go next.Honest, funny, emotional, and completely real — this one is for every woman in Miami.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 Intro1:22 Podcasting3:45 Her Spinal Surgery Journey12:57 Starting Her Podcast17:18 Bringing Out Women Guests20:10 Miscarriages21:52 Overwhelming Stories 23:01 What Women Don’t Want to Talk About25:48 Failed Breast Augmentation Story27:33 Botox29:43 Face lifts31:17 Hair Extensions and Transplants34:59 Grandmas and Wigs37:58 Kiko on What Men Like in Women40:49 ADIM Singles Event44:42 Where to Find Christy’s Podcast45:06 What She Would Like to See More Of47:22 Her Son’s Surgery Story1:00:46 Top 3 Restaurants1:03:10 Outro