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An Architect by Training with a Passion for Out-of-the Box Thinking No Matter the Industry. A Special Conversation with Director of Strategy & Innovation for Avanti Way Realty, Ines Hegedus-Garcia

Q: Can you share with our audience why you chose Real Estate as a career? IHG: It may seem strange but Real Estate chose me and not the other way around. I have a Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Miami, was working as an architect and flags kept going off around me to get my real estate license. It was an organic move that made sense and was able to specialize in architectural and historic properties which complemented my previous life.Q: ..

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She Helps Divorced Women Love Themselves & Embrace Freedom to Create the Live They Deserve. A Special Conversation with Love & Transformation Coach, Jennifer Butler

Q: So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.JB: I am a solo mom of my amazing 13 year old son, a solopreneur, and true lover of life. I grew up in Rockland County, New York, and have lived in 4 major cities since then. I absolutely love learning and am passionate about the work that I do.Beyond an extensive education, I’ve navigated through my own intense life challenges, including an extremely..

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She Has a Burning Passion For Fitness & Drive to Help Change Countless Lives Through Health & Fitness. Meet The Owner of Get SomerFit 365, Personal Trainer, Laura Somers

Q: How was it growing up in Ireland?  LS: When I think about my childhood in Ireland, I immediately think of family, friends, and laughter. I'm no doubt looking back with rose-tinted glasses, but Ireland has a strong sense of community; people love to chat, and there is always someone to help out. Even now, when I come back to visit, within 10 minutes of leaving the airport, the taxi driver has updated me on all the news and scandals going on in the countr..

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Keeping in Mind the Importance of a Personal Touch & Practical Solutions. Meet ASID Design Excellence Award Winner Lisa Nieves

A native of the Fort Lauderdale area, Lisa received her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and graduated with honors from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. An Allied Member of ASID, She serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida South Chapter of The American Society of Interior Designers.Her experience includes coordinating contract projects at 4141 Design in the Miami Design District, collaborating with her clients – some of the best interior ..

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A Conversation with Area Stage Company & Theatre Conservatory Executive Director, Maria Banda-Rodaz

Maria is an Award winning Executive Director with over 30 years’ experience in the Entertainment industry. She has a professional background in dance and is a member of the William Chason Dance Company. Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you?  MBR: Most definitely to the arts. As soon as I graduated, I moved to NYC dreaming of becoming a professional ballet dancer.Q: When did you realize you had a passion for theater?MBR: ..

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Helping Healthcare Professionals Support Their Patients in the Most Integral Way. A Conversation With Mariana Bigio, Founder of Mamalactea

Mariana is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. When she had her first boy, she realized that breastfeeding is a choice, but a “real choice” is only possible when you understand your alternatives.She believes every woman should experience the joy of breastfeeding, as much as every baby should receive the benefits of its own mother’s milk. Her goal is to empower families to make the best educated-choice for them and their babies.Q: For those in our audie..

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Spiritual Teacher, Life Coach, Energy Healer & Author A Conversation with Alessandrina Dorer

Alessandrina grew up in Paris and London and got an MBA at highly esteemed Paris IX Dauphine University. She then worked in international finance for Citicorp, Visa International, and American Express. During this time, she began to practice different yogic meditation techniques like psychic sleep (yoga nidra). Meditation, Yoga, and spiritual practices came easily to her. She was energetically and emotionally sensitive, empathetic, and capable of easily un..

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With Every Client Relationship, She Consistently Provides One-On-One Attention, Masterful Negotiation & Keen Knowledge of the Current Real Estate Market. Meet Miami Broker Associate, Ale Alfonzo

Driven by a passion for high-end marketing and brand positioning, Ale has spent more than eight years delivering tailored real estate services based on luxury-market insight and expertise. In a destination like Miami, a marketing and sales background is a huge advantage. Her experience allows her to present seller's properties in the most appealing light while also helping buyers see beyond properties that have been over- or under-promoted.In addition to b..

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She Teaches Torts, Products Liability, Family Law, Race & Law, & Constitutional Law. Meet University of Miami School of Law Professor, Zanita E. Fenton

Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you?  ZF: After high school, I envisioned a variety of possibilities. I aspired to be a lawyer, but it was not my only ambition. Since my father was in the U.S. Air Force when I was a child, I imagined working internationally or foreign service. Of course, my childhood dreams of dancing on stage in a Broadway production or becoming part of a famous orchestra flutist were also still ver..

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