My Awesome Friend

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 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!

Episodes

  1. Feb 16

    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.    -------------------------------------------  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.  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com

    34 min
  2. Jan 8

    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.   -------------------------------------------  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.  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com

    30 min
  3. 09/30/2025

    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.  -------------------------------------------  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.  -------------------------------------------  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 ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com  ------------------------------------------- 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

    50 min
  4. 08/18/2025

    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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com -------------------------------------------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

    29 min
  5. 08/14/2025

    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!   -------------------------------------------  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! -----------------------------------  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/  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com  ------------------------------------------- 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

    43 min
  6. 03/03/2025

    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.   -------------------------------------------  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: 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/  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com  ------------------------------------------- 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: ⁠TheAOInsight@gmail.com⁠

    18 min
  7. 12/05/2024

    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. -------------------------------------------  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: 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  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com ------------------------------------------- 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: ⁠TheAOInsight@gmail.com⁠

    32 min
  8. 10/07/2024

    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.  -------------------------------------------  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: 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  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com ------------------------------------------- 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: ⁠TheAOInsight@gmail.com⁠

    41 min
  9. 09/19/2024

    Ep 4: The One Who Wears It Well - Lissete Hermida

    Entrepreneur, mother, and lover of learning, I sat down to chat with Lissette Hermida on how she does it all, her love of fashion, and how she’s helping other women achieve higher education in pursuit of their dreams. -------------------------------------------  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: Lanco Medical Group: https://lancomedicalgroup.com/  Sabroso: https://sabrosomiami.com/  The House of Suits: https://thehouseofsuits.com/  Follow The House of Suits on Instagram: @thehouseofsuitsmiami  Follow Abisai Hernandez, Business Owner at The House of Suits on Instagram: @captain_bond9 Follow Sharon Ospina, Owner of Sharon OSP on Instagram: @sharonosp Out of Foster Foundation: https://outoffoster.org/  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com ------------------------------------------- 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: ⁠TheAOInsight@gmail.com⁠

    31 min
  10. 08/27/2024

    Ep 3: The One Who Got Up - Matthew Sengsourinh

    This episode of My Awesome Friend features Matthew Sengsourinh, who shares valuable lessons learned in life, his community impact experience - especially from his dad, and a little on both Nucleus Hub where we film this show, and GlobalPro. (Pardon our visual and audio dust as we continue to learn and grow with the podcast tech we're using.) ------------------------------------------- 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: Nucleus Hub: https://nucleushub.com/  Follow Nucleus Hub on Instagram: @nucleus.hub Global Pro: https://www.globalpro.com/  Follow Global Pro on Instagram: @globalpro ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com ------------------------------------------- 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: ⁠TheAOInsight@gmail.com⁠

    47 min
  11. 07/19/2024

    Ep 2: The One Who Lives & Loves Community - Julissa Rivera

    This episode of My Awesome Friend features Julissa Rivera, a community lover and leader, and amazing friend. She dishes on everything from surviving cancer, to sliding into her man's DM's, her work with vets, living in joy, gnocchi family time and more! (Pardon our visual and audio dust as we continue to learn and grow with the podcast tech we're using.) -------------------------------------------  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: Follow Julissa on Instagram: @miamis_communitygal Follow author Isabel Allende on Instagram: @allendeisabel ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com ------------------------------------------- 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: ⁠TheAOInsight@gmail.com⁠

    35 min
  12. 07/03/2024

    Ep 1: The One Who is Making It - Dr. Alysse Richardson

    Welcome to the first episode of My Awesome Friend. We start with Dr. Alysse Richardson, a Miami-based Chiropractor who shares with us life moments such as trying out for the NFL's Eagle's Cheerleading team, moving to a new country at an early age, travels, and navigating being a black woman. We also take about competition, self-care and much more. Enjoy! (Pardon our visual and audio dust as we continue to learn and grow with the podcast tech we're using.) -------------------------------------------  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: The Links Incorporated: https://linksinc.org/  Follow Cybele, Emotional Intimacy Coach on Instagram: @cybele.pov  ------------------------------------------- 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: myawesomefriendpodcast@gmail.com ------------------------------------------- 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: TheAOInsight@gmail.com

    42 min

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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!