Innovation City

Today's guest is Hector Mujica, head of economic opportunity at Google across the Americas. In his work at Google, Hector works to create jobs and access to capital for minority-owned business owners. In this episode, Hector sits down with the team to discuss the challenges of corporate philanthropy, the importance of being a cultural ambassador in philanthropy work, and the momentum that currently exists in Miami.

"Let things break; let balls drop every once in a while." -Hector Mujica

"Leadership is not one who has all the answers, but is someone who is vulnerable & human." -Ivan Rapin-Smith

Today's guest is Ivan Rapin-Smith, Managing Director of Watsco Ventures, an incubator company in Miami. Ivan is an empathetic leader with decades of experience in the accelerator and startup industries. In this episode, Ivan sits down with the team to discuss top leadership qualities, the importance of thinking long-term, and the innovative work Watsco Ventures is doing to support hundreds of HVAC businesses.

"The road is hard, but unless we try, we can't overcome it, and we will not be able to achieve a tipping point where it no longer would matter what the gender of the founder is."-Gazelle Hashemian

"I can't just be out here making artwork that's not going to help anybody else or is not going to make me a better person." -Mojo

Today's guest is Anthony Reed II, better known in the art community as 'Mojo,' a Contemporary Artist and nonprofit leader based out of Miami. Mojo sees it as his duty to use his art to create change. In this episode, Mojo sits down with the team to discuss his transformative trip to Ghana, the pivotal moments in his artistic journey, and how he's working on manifesting his vision for a positive future through his art.

Learn from some of the top Miami entrepreneurs in this season of Innovation City. In Season 4, we discuss everything from achieving a state of flow, disrupting the personal banking industry, and the future of tech in Miami! Tune in to hear these innovative and successful guests give advice, tips, and tricks for achieving success in your business and life.

Learn from some of the top entrepreneurial trailblazers in St. Louis in this season of Innovation City. In Season 5, we discuss everything from setting mental health goals and the power of believing in yourself to creating boozy ice cream! Tune in to hear these inspiring guests give advice, tips, and tricks for achieving success in your business and life.

Learn from some of the top entrepreneurial trailblazers in St. Louis in this season of Innovation City. In Season 5, we discuss everything from setting mental health goals and the power of believing in yourself to creating boozy ice cream! Tune in to hear these inspiring guests give advice, tips, and tricks for achieving success in your business and life.

"I've learned to be resilient and to make sure I don't let the little hiccups or the changes that come my way stop me." -Muriel Smith

Today's guest is Muriel Smith, Executive Director at the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, where they work to end diaper need and period poverty through access, education, and advocacy. Muriel has nearly twenty years of nonprofit leadership experience serving the St. Louis community. In this episode, Muriel sits down with the team to discuss the tremendous need families have for essential products like diapers and period supplies, the attributes of great nonprofit leaders, the challenges to nonprofit work, and much more!

"Over time, I've been able to see that the journey does play out without you, so you can either be part of it or not."-Robyn Rosenberger

Today's guest is Robyn Rosenberger, the Founder and CEO at TinySuperheroes, a social enterprise that works to empower extraordinary kids- one cape at a time! Robyn founded TinySuperheroes in 2012 and has been working tirelessly since then to help families and kids overcome illness and disability. In this episode, Robyn discusses the story behind Tiny Superheroes, trusting the journey, and seeing the positive in the most challenging times!

Today's guest is Danny Gula, partner at Redding Creative, a media company specializing in video production. Danny Gula is a well-known digital content creator, a former Vat19 employee, a star in the series Hidden in Plain Sight, a husband and a father. In this episode, Danny sits down with the team to discuss using ADHD to your advantage, creating viral video content, the power of believing in yourself, and much more!