Miami Creators

Today we are joined by Valerie Lopez – Co-Founder and CEO of Shoot My Travel -  A global travel photographer marketplace that connects users and local professional photographers on-demand or as they describe it – “The easiest way to find and hire local professional photographers in 500+ cities worldwide.”  On today’s episode Valerie and I discuss her background in photography, the moment she got the idea for the business, the process of growing her company and so much more (including the incredibly touching story of how her dad who passed away months before she was born sowed the seed of what would ultimately become Shoot My Travel)

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –

The Guardian Article

Kush

This Week In Startups

The Pitch

Oprah SuperSoul Conversations

Calle Ocho / Little Havana

Museum Garage in Design District

Lauren Arboleda - Food From The Heart

Caribu App

Frida

Matt Kush from Kush Hospitality

– VALERIE LOPEZ –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vlopz/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vlopz 

– SHOOT MY TRAVEL –

Website: https://www.shootmytravel.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootmytravel/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShootMyTravel/ 

– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –

Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/ 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

Google: https://plnk.to/miamicreators?to=googlepod 

– CORRADO AMENTA –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/ 

Photo Studio: www.onkei.com 

On this episode we are joined by the one and only Laurie Jennings - a 6-time Emmy Award-winning TV news reporter and anchor whose career spans 30 years. Laurie is also a mentor and motivational speaker who has emceed hundreds of charity events, while anchoring thousands of hours of live local AND national TV programs.  Today you’ll hear Laurie and I discuss the keys to her successful career, the launch of her new business Laurie Jennings LIVE, the importance of public speaking and media training and much, much more.

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –

ABC - WPLG Local 10

Toastmasters International

Gulliver Schools

Pope John Paul II

Pope Francis

2010 Haiti Earthquake

Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

Cornell University

John Morales Interview

Kyu

Zuma

United Way Miami

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Baptist Hospital of Miami

– LAURIE JENNINGS –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriejenningslive/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ljenningslive 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieJenningsLive/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriejenningslive/

Website: http://www.lauriejenningslive.com/ 

– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –

Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/ 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

Google: https://plnk.to/miamicreators?to=googlepod 

– CORRADO AMENTA –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/ 

Photo Studio: www.onkei.com 

This week we are joined by Luis Brignoni, Founder of Wynwood Brewing Company.  Miami’s first craft production brewery in Miami since the 60s and the official craft beer of the Miami Heat.  Today you’ll hear Luis and I talk about his journey into brewing, we discuss the benefits and challenges of being the first on the scene, lessons learned along the way and even the process behind the beer names “La Rubia”, “Pop’s Porter” and so much more.

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –

Mr. Beer Kits

Brown Distributing

Country Malt Group

Alan Newman

Magic Hat Brewing

Concrete Beach Brewery

Abita Brewing

Principles by Ray Dalio

What It Takes by Stephen A. Schwarzman

The David Rubenstein Show

The Investor’s Podcast

Bar Next Door Burger

Wood Tavern

Las Rosas

Joel and Leticia with Panther Coffee

Matt Kusher with Kush / Lokal / The Spillover / Stephen’s Deli

Adam Gersten with Gramps

Pincho Factory

Hector Antunez

Ariel Quinones with Ironhack

eMerge Americas

Knight Foundation

Sanguich in Little Havana

– LUIS BRIGNONI –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wynwoodbrewluis/

E-Mail: [email protected] 

– WYNWOOD BREWING COMPANY –

Website: https://wynwoodbrewing.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wynwoodbrewing/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WynwoodBrewing 

– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –

Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/ 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

Google: https://plnk.to/miamicreators?to=googlepod 

– CORRADO AMENTA –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/ 

Photo Studio: www.onkei.com 

On today’s episode we are joined by Erica Groussman, Co-Founder and CEO of TRUWOMEN - A line of plant-based protein bars for women that are dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free of sugar alcohols.  On this episode, you’ll hear Erica share stories and insights gathered from her journey launching and growing he brand as well as what it is like to see women all over (including celebrities like Halle Berry and Megan Fox) rave about TRUWOMEN’s product line. 

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –

Carlos Ramirez (Powerful Foods) Interview

Juice & Java

A Million Little Things Show

Miami Gorgeous

Frida Baby

Sarah Akiba

Molluscum Away

– ERICA GROUSSMAN –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericatruwomen/ 

– TRUWOMEN –

Website: http://www.truwomen.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truwomen/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/truwomen 

– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –

Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/ 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

Google: https://plnk.to/miamicreators?to=googlepod 

– CORRADO AMENTA –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/ 

Photo Studio: www.onkei.com 

On this episode we are joined by Paula Celestino – Co-Founder & VP at Crea7ive Interactive Advertising.  An award-winning branding and creative agency whose clients include Fortune 500 brands like Wendy’s, Zumba, Kraft, Disney and more.

Today, Paula and I cover the different aspects of their successful business model, the hurdles the Miami’s startup scene faces and even go back in time to hear the truly incredibly touching story of how a family health scare led to the creation of Crea7ive.

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –

Arianna Huffington

WeWork Labs

Argentine Great Depression

Alloy Bistro in Downtown Miami

Nikki Beach

Genome by Matt Ridley

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Natalia Martinez at CIC

Pia Celestino

Pedro Sostre at WeWork Labs

– PAULA CELESTINO –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paucheles/ 

E-Mail: [email protected] 

– CREA7IVE INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING –

Website: http://crea7ive.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crea7ivead/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crea7iveweb 

– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –

Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/ 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

Google: https://plnk.to/miamicreators?to=googlepod 

– CORRADO AMENTA –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/ 

Photo Studio: www.onkei.com 

On this episode we are joined by Alex Vidal – President of Related ISG and Host of The Closer Club.  Alex has been in the real estate industry for over 20 years.  After taking the helm at Related ISG International Realty in 2014, he has spearheaded the explosive growth from just two offices and 50 realtors to now 6 office and about 500 realtors and over 3 BILLION dollars in sales.

Today you’ll hear Alex and I talk about his philosophy to business and leadership; discuss how he approaches team building and we even talk about one of his worst triathlon races and the lessons he learned from it for life and business.

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –
Mike Pappas
The Keyes Company
Frankie Ruiz Miami Creators Episode
Jim Collins – Good To Great
Never Split The Difference – Chris Voss
Raving Fans
Steve Howey
Wes Watson
Mark Mastrandrea – Co-Founder of Ikonik
Ikonick Motivational Artwork
You Can’t Deposit Excuses
The Harder I Work The Luckier I Get
One Life
Grit
Golf Balls, Pebbles, Sand & Beer
Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine
Joe Rogan
Tom Bilyeu
The Secret

– ALEX VIDAL –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidalalex/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.vidal.779 

E-Mail: [email protected] 

– RELATED ISG INTERNATIONAL REALTY–

Website: https://www.relatedisgrealty.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relatedisgrealty/ 

– THE CLOSER CLUB –

YouTube: http://www.thecloserclub.com/ 

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thecloserclub-with-alex-vidal/id1486706484 

– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –

Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/ 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

Google: https://plnk.to/miamicreators?to=googlepod 

– CORRADO AMENTA –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/ 

Photo Studio: www.onkei.com 

On this episode we are joined by the one and only, Lucy Lopez from Power 96.

Since joining Power 96 in 2001, she has become one of the most recognizable and accomplished names in Miami radio, having interviewed everyone from Kanye west, to Pitbull, to Iggy Azalea, and many others.  And that is just the tip of the iceberg with Lucy.  As you’ll soon see, Lucy is truly a force to be reckoned with and her influence spreads far beyond just radio.

On today’s episode you’ll hear the surprising story of how calling to confront previous power 96 hosts on air to defend Hialeah girls led to her working at Power 96, what her first day on air was like and all the ways she has evolved since then plus SO much more.

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –

John Morales

John Morales Miami Creators Episode

DJ Zog

Ivy Unleashed

Bo Griffin

DJ Laz

Emily Estefan

Gloria Estefan

Emilio Estefan

Kanye West

Calle Ocho

Café La Trova

Bar Nancy

Santo

La Cocina 

Ron Burgundy Podcast

Educate Tomorrow

Showering Love SFLO

GLBTQ Alliance of South Florida

The Beauty Initiative Inc

LOVE+UNLTD Church

Pastor Mark

Jenny Lee Molina

305 Day

– LUCY LOPEZ –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucylopez 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelucylopez 

– POWER 96 –

Website: https://power96.radio.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power965/ 

– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –

Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/ 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

Google: https://plnk.to/miamicreators?to=googlepod 

– CORRADO AMENTA –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/ 

Photo Studio: www.onkei.com 

On this episode we are joined by Barry Stamos, the Co-Founder of 1heart, a superconscious human accelerator and mastermind for top founders, executives and heart-led leaders deeply committed to changing the world from the inside out.

Barry is a serial entrepreneur with 3 exits worth over 1 billion dollars under his belt, who now uses business as a force of good as angel investor and advisor to conscious companies like Tuft & Needle and Thrive Market.

On today’s episode Barry and I go deep into his incredible background, lessons learned both from his successes as well as his failures, we discuss what it means to be a heart-led leader and get an inside look into the journey that led him to launch companies like Miami Made and eventually 1 Heart.  

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –

Tuft & Needle
Thrive Market
Miami Made
Brandon Evans
Paul Austin
Third Wave
Eyes of the World by Grateful Dead
Guided
Superwell Superfoods on Amazon
Krudo
Stamos Boys Spotify Playlist
Reset Cryotherapy
Gratitude Training Program
The Lab
Refresh Miami
Centner Academy
Fast Company Article on The Centner Academy

– BARRY STAMOS –
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstamos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrystamos
E-Mail: [email protected] 

– 1 HEART JOURNEYS –
Website: https://www.1heart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1heartjourneys/ 
 
– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –
Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

– CORRADO AMENTA –
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/
Photo/Video Studio: www.onkei.com 

Today we are joined by Hector Antunez (aka Mr. Ventures).  Hector is a serial entrepreneur, owner of D.O.G Hotels franchise, part owner of Baru Urbano, Pincho Factory, Brickell Living in addition to playing a part in many other businesses.  On today’s episode you’ll hear Hector and I talk about what he looks for in businesses to be a part of, dealing with failures in business, adapting and changing with the times and more.

– NOTEWORTHY RESOURCES/PEOPLE DISCUSSED –

Dog Hotels

Baru Urbano

Pincho Factory

Wynwood Brewery

Startup Nation Book

Mandolin

Andy Frisella – The MFCEO Podcast

Andy Frisella – Real AF Podcast

Tony Robbins Podcast

Grant Cardone Podcast

– HECTOR ANTUNEZ –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_ventures/ 

E-Mail: [email protected] 

Dog Hotels Website: https://doghotels.com/ 

Tato Ventures: https://www.tatoventures.com/ 

– MIAMI CREATORS PODCAST –

Website: https://www.miamicreators.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamicreators/ 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miami-creators/id1483297163 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bqqKvEiHULyxiFKnVZPmm?si=cnUcs3swTcmQiQ8NnlUK2Q 

Google: https://plnk.to/miamicreators?to=googlepod 

– CORRADO AMENTA –

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corradoamenta/ 

Corrado’s Photo/Video Studio: www.onkei.com 

Carlos Ramirez is the Founder and CEO or Powerful Foods.  A Miami Beach Based business that was born out of commitment to create delicious high protein products to fuel an active lifestyle.  The powerful product line can be found online and in nearly 10,000 grocery and specialty stores in the U.S., Ireland and across the world.  On today’s episode we talk to Carlos about the idea for the business, the disruptive (and very polarizing) marketing strategy used to launch the product , being featured on the Today Show, Conan Obrien, Jay Leno, Esquire Magazine and much more. 

Outline of This Episode

• 01:15 – Introduction to Carlos and the controversial marketing launch of Powerful Foods
• 05:46 – The controversy that landed Powerful Foods on national TV shows
• 08:53 – A deeper look into the “Find Your Inner Abs” campaign
• 16:14 – Carlos’ evolution from engineer to marketer to “doer” 
• 18:47 – Where does Carlos’ drive and determination come from?
• 23:45 – How Carlos is raising his kids to value and no take their quality of life for granted
• 26:35 – The most defining moments in Carlos’ life
• 30:21 – Important role models/mentors in Carlos’ life
• 32:25 – What piece of advice would Carlos give himself 10 years ago
• 33:50 – what piece of advice would Carlos give himself today
• 35:16 – Upcoming plans and goals for Carlos and Powerful Foods
• 39:30 – Miami Rapid Fire Segment
• 47:41 – Closing thoughts from Carlos

Books Mentioned

• Atomic Habits

Other Resources and People Mentioned

• Alpina
• Sergio Zyman
• Powerful Foods Media Highlights
• Esquire Article
• MMG Equity Partners
• Navarro
• Naiyara
• Chef Bee
• Dolce
• George’s
• Freedom Boat Club
• Episode with Jaclyn Baumgarten from Boatsetter
• Boatsetter
• Endeavor Miami
• Pincho Factory
• Anatomy

Connect with Carlos

• www.powerful.com
• Powerful Foods on Instagram: @powerful.foods
• Carlos on Instagram: @powerfulceo
• Carlos on Email: [email protected] 

Connect With Miami Creators

• Miami Creators Website: www.miamicreators.com 
• Miami Creators on Instagram: @miamicreators
• Miami Creators on Twitter: @miamicreators
• Miami Creators on Facebook: www.facebook.com/miamicreators