My Awesome Friend

By Adriana Oliva

My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to ... more

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How many episodes does My Awesome Friend have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

My Awesome Friend episodes:

August 21, 2026 Ep 14: Veronica Bernace - It's her first!
Baker, community leader, and traveler, we sat with Veronica Bernace for her very first podcast interview. Show her bravery and episode some love!
In this conversation, we touch on leadership lessons, funny career moments, travels, sweets, and more.
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My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends.
It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. The episodes aren’t perfect, neither is life, but hey we’re here doing the thing. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together.
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Links to people and things mentioned in the episode:
Coming soon.
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend
Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend
YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt
Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast
Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or
iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf
Email: [email protected]
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My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight
Facebook: https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight
Web: https://bit.ly/aoinsight
Email: [email protected]

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21min
August 07, 2026 Ep 13: Norie del Valle - Community Role Model
It’s our first show on the road and we’re kicking it off with Norie del Valle, Chief Operating Officer at United Way Miami. We talk career, community, funny moments, conquering oceanic fears and so much more in this super fun interview! ------------------------------------------- My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends. It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. The episodes aren’t perfect, neither is life, but hey we’re here doing the thing. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together. -------------------------------------------Links to people and things mentioned in the episode:Coming soon. -------------------------------------------Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group Instagram: https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight Facebook: https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight Web: https://bit.ly/aoinsight Email: [email protected]
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29min
February 16, 2026 Ep 12: The One Who is Scoring Goals in Life
From the field to off the field, we chat with Danielle about her career growth, lessons from both mentorship and motherhood, the importance of teamwork and much more.
Danielle shares with us insightful anecdotes, tells all about FCC Miami (Futbol Con Corazon), and opens up about her ‘rebellious’ youth experiences that led her to where she is today.
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My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends.
It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. The episodes aren’t perfect, neither is life, but hey we’re here doing the thing. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together.
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend
Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend
YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt
Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast
Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or
iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf
Email: [email protected]
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My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight
Facebook: https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight
Web: https://bit.ly/aoinsight

Email: [email protected]
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35min
January 08, 2026 Ep 11: The One Who Gets Knocked Down, And Gets Up Again - Craig Bond
Family man, banker, community leader and athlete, this chat with our awesome friend Craig Bond centers around grit, resilience, community love, mentoring, family and more.
Tune in as Craig shares with us some of his most physically and mentally challenging moments, and drops wise words on balance and motivation.
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My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends.
It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. The episodes aren’t perfect, neither is life, but hey we’re here doing the thing. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together.
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend
Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend
YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt
Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast
Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or
iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf
Email: [email protected]
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My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight
Facebook: https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight
Web: https://bit.ly/aoinsight
Email: [email protected]
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31min
September 30, 2025 Ep 10: The One Who Dances Through Life - Sandra Portal-Andreu
Dancer, inventor, business owner, and mother, meet the extremely talented Sandra Portal-Andreu. In this fun and animated conversation, we chat about the process of creating, both in the arts and the business world, and figuring it all out as you go.
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My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 60 minute chat between friends.
It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. The episodes aren’t perfect, neither is life, but hey we’re here doing the thing. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together.
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Links to people and things mentioned in the episode:
Follow Sandra Portal on Instagram:
Follow Sol Ruiz on Instagram: @solruizofficial
Follow the Miami Light Project on Instagram: @miamilightproject
Follow the Miami Theater Center on Instagram: @mtcmiami
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend
Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend
YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt
Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast
Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or
iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf
Email: [email protected]
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My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight
Facebook: https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight
Web: https://bit.ly/aoinsight
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51min
August 18, 2025 Ep 9: The One Who is An EDM Artist and Storyteller - Kim Cameron
Meet Kim Cameron, an electronic dance music singer, songwriter and producer, children’s author, movie producer and more! She shares with us performance stories, what it takes to write a book series, how she takes care of herself, and what drives her. ------------------------------------------- My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends. It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together!-------------------------------------------Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------My Awesome Friend is produced by The AO Insight Group Instagram: https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight Facebook: https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight Web: https://bit.ly/aoinsight
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29min
August 14, 2025 Ep 8: The One Who Everybody Loves - Raymond Dueñas
A community leader, mover and shaker, Ray shares how he finds community, who he’s inviting to his dinner table, his travel adventures, lessons learned along the way, and much more.
It’s always a good time with Ray!
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My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends.
It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together!
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Links to people and things mentioned in the episode:
Follow Ray Duenas on Instagram: @raymondduenas_
Girl Scouts of Tropical South Florida: https://www.girlscoutsfl.org/
United Way Miami: https://unitedwaymiami.org/
United Way Worldwide: https://www.unitedway.org/
United Way Young Leaders: https://unitedwaymiami.org/young-leaders/
Big Brothers Big Sisters: https://www.bbbs.org/
Follow Big Brothers Big Sisters on Instagram: @bbbsmiami
Big Brothers Big Sisters Impact Circles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bbbs-miami-impact-circle/
University of Florida Association of Hispanic Alumni: https://ufaha.org/
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend
Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend
YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt
Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast
Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or
iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf
Email: [email protected]
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My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group
Instagram: https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight
Facebook: https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight
Web: https://bit.ly/aoinsight
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43min
March 03, 2025 Ep 7: The One Who Has a Fan Club - Erbi Blanco-True
Community advocate, banker, survivor, mother, wife, this conversation with Erbi is insightfully delightful. Tune in as she shares about her woman tribe, career, and what she does to take care of herself, as well as her double lung transplant.
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My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends.
It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. The episodes aren’t perfect, neither is life, but hey we’re here doing the thing. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together.
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Links to people and things mentioned in the episode:
LEAP for Ladies: https://leapforladies.org/
Purchase “The Whistler” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whistler-John-Grisham/dp/0385541198
Purchase “Chanel Cleeton”: https://www.chanelcleeton.com/
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend
Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend
YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt
Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast
Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or
iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf
Email: [email protected]
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My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group
Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight⁠
Web: ⁠https://bit.ly/aoinsight⁠
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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19min
December 05, 2024 Ep 6: The One Who Celebrates The Arts & Chases Money for Good - Cristine Hernandez
Singer, fundraiser, community champion, this conversation with Cristine is fun, whimsical and informative. Tune in as we gush over the arts, talk about nonprofit fundraising, mentorship and more.
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My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends.
It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. The episodes aren’t perfect, neither is life, but hey we’re here doing the thing. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together!
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Links to people and things mentioned in the episode:
Savage Baby: https://savagelykind.com/
Follow Savage Baby on Instagram: @savagebabyinc
Nonprofit Junkie shirt available: https://savagelykind.com/product-category/changemaker/
Purchase “The Bronze Horseman” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bronze-Horseman-Paullina-Simons/dp/006185414X
Actor’s Playhouse: https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/l/arts-and-culture/actors-playhouse-at-the-miracle-theatre/3267
Follow The Actor’s Playhouse on Instagram: @apmiracletheatre
Chapman House:https://goingovertown.org/listing/chapman-house/
Contribute to Chapman House : https://chapmanpartnership.org/
Camillus House: https://www.camillus.org/
Contribute to Camillus House: https://www.camillus.org/one-time-donation/
Lotus House: https://lotushouse.org/
Contribute to Lotus House: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/sundari-foundation-inc
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend
Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend
YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt
Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast
Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or
iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf
Email: [email protected]
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My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group
Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight⁠
Web: ⁠https://bit.ly/aoinsight⁠
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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33min
October 07, 2024 Ep 5: The One Who Travels With A Beard - Rudy Sablon
Traveler, educator, entrepreneur and single dad, this conversation with Rudy is both insightful and so much fun! Hear where his travels have taken him, advice for single dads, and all about the Bearded Villains Miami.
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My Awesome Friend is a podcast created for no other reason than to simply share people's stories, wholesome content, potential resources and along the way inspiration and motivation. From travels, to funny anecdotes, relatable moments and more, this podcast is meant to be a fun and insightful 30 to 40 minute chat between friends.
It’s been an incredible experience sitting with my awesome friends and learning even more about them. The episodes aren’t perfect, neither is life, but hey we’re here doing the thing. Hope you enjoy it as much as we’re enjoying putting these together!
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Links to people and things mentioned in the episode:
The Motivational Edge: themotivationaledge.org/
Follow Motivation Edge on Instagram: @motivationaledge
The Bearded Villans: https://www.beardedvillains.com/
Follow The Breaded Villans on Instagram: @beardedvillans
Beyond: Pain Love Purpose (Amazon) : https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Purpose-Mr-Misael-Martinez/dp/B0D36JT868
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGmyawesomefriend
Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBmyawesomefriend
YouTube: http://bit.ly/myawesomefriendyt
Web: http://bit.ly/my-awesome-friend
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/applemafpodcast
Spotify channel: https://spoti.fi/3XU28Or
iHeart radio: https://bit.ly/iheartmaf
Email: [email protected]
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My Awesome is produced by The AO Insight Group
Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/ig_aoinsight⁠
Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/fb_aoinsight⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/li_aoinsight⁠
Web: ⁠https://bit.ly/aoinsight⁠
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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42min

FAQs about My Awesome Friend:

How many episodes does My Awesome Friend have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.