In this inspiring episode of The Business of America: Miami, host Gelet Fragela sits down with Dr. Ivette Daly, a Cuban-born, board-certified orthodontist, who shares her remarkable journey from immigrant to entrepreneur. Dr. Daly opens up about launching her own orthodontic clinic in North Carolina amid a rapidly corporatizing dental industry. She discusses the ethical pitfalls of direct-to-consumer aligner kits, how AI and 3D printing are reshaping orthodontics, and what motivates her to stay independent. A must-listen for anyone in healthcare, entrepreneurship, or anyone seeking purpose-driven success.

In this compelling episode of The Business of America podcast, host Gelet Martinez Fragela speaks with Marcell Felipe—Cuban-American lawyer, democracy advocate, and founder of the Inspire America Foundation. Felipe shares his family’s personal journey from communist Cuba to the United States and how it shaped his lifelong mission to promote freedom and human rights across Latin America.

From media and cultural diplomacy to legislative reform, Felipe discusses his work to empower the Cuban exile community, support independent journalism abroad, and promote democratic values in authoritarian regimes. The conversation explores the economic, moral, and geopolitical stakes of U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.

🧭 Key Themes:

- The Cuban diaspora’s influence on American democracy

- Inspire America’s advocacy campaigns and media efforts

- How authoritarian regimes export repression

- Policy ideas for the next generation of freedom fighters

- The role of cultural identity in shaping civic action