Nicole Chaplin - Director of Marketing. We discussed what the BGCBC is, the services that they offer, who qualifies to attend and that it only costs $15 a year. also that it is not an after care service but an out of school program.

Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs - Library Regional Manager - We discussed how the library has archives, the theme for Black History month for the library.

Carmen Morris - Theater Marketing Manager - We discussed the amazing things that the center does for the youth regarding the arts. Their upcoming season of arts & culture and all of the events they have lined up for 2024.

We discussed the importance of mental health in our community and how through Amplify and their Teen Talk program they have helped over 5000 participants.

Niva telfort and Kay Cleophas - New Year New Home. Home Buyer seminar - we discussed the Do's and Don'ts for 1st time home buyers, the grants and services available for 1st time home buyers and their event "New year New Home Home Buyer seminar on 02/17/2024

Mayor John H. Taylor Jr.

We discussed the growth of Opa Locka throughout the years, the journey to erase the years of bad press that opa Locka has experienced. The numerous projects happening to build and grow Opa Locka and their upcoming state of The city address that is open to the public.

Cherie Wachter - Vice President of Marketing

We discussed what the Humane society of Broward County is, how pets are brought there, how to adopt a pet, what type of pets they have and their upcoming VCA Walk for the Animals to raise funds.

Debra Albo-Steiger - CEO

The Children’s Bereavement Center was founded in 1999 and is a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization providing FREE Peer Support groups to children (ages 4+), and teens, and Lift From Loss is a division of CBC providing support for young adults and adults in our community who have experienced the death of a loved one. We discussed program, the process of grieving, how their grief support is free and their upcoming Plug Rokin South Florida event celebrating their 25th anniversary.

Gizelle Ortiz-Velazquez - Director

UpSkill Miami is a transformative new fund that invests in workforce development initiatives and facilitates strategic collaborations among underserved populations, training providers and employers in Miami-Dade County to give residents opportunities to expand their skills and land jobs in industry-leading fields. We discussed who qualifies for the training, the type of training offered and the deadlines to apply.

CEO - Nelson Hincapie , Rising Scholar Students Samuel Boyer and Jeenny St. Cyr - Discussed how the Miami dade Foundation raises funds to support students to access quality education and fulfill their academic aspirations. Also discussed was how the Rising Scholar program has changed the student's lives.