A Day in Miami Show

A Day in Miami

Welcome to A Day in Miami Show. We're here to tell about everything happening in the Magic City - from Heats and Dolphins dubs, through best local restaurants, to upcoming events in the city. We talk with local movers-and-shakers, influencers, politicians, business owners, and more. Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with everything going on in Miami. Enjoy!

  1. 8h ago

    How One Park Financial Is Helping Small Businesses Grow With Fast Funding | Jose Miguel Vera

    Jose Miguel Vera, SVP of Growth and Marketing at One Park Financial, joins us to share how his company has put over $1.5 billion into the hands of small business owners across the country — and why their human-first approach sets them apart from every other funding option out there. He walks us through how the process works, what the minimum requirements are, and why almost any business open for three months with consistent sales could qualify.We get into the industries they work with most, cash flow challenges in the restaurant and retail sectors, average and maximum funding amounts, the Business Health Score, consulting services, and the state of the current market. Jose Miguel also talks about One Park Financial's deep community involvement and why they chose Coconut Grove as their home base.If you own a small business in Miami — this episode could change everything for you.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:48 About One Park Financial3:28 Focus on Human Connection4:43 Success Stories6:47 Minimum Requirements7:59 Cash Flow Issues in Restaurant Industry8:45 Funding for Retail9:30 Average Funding Amount10:32 Most Popular Industries They Work With11:30 Maximum Amount They Fund12:46 Industries Growing Quickly14:37 Losses16:46 Consulting and Business Health Score18:50 The State of the Market20:19 Community Involvement21:23 Culture of Wearing Suits23:19 Growth Services25:03 Office in the Coconut Grove27:06 Past and Outlook for the Future28:49 Top 3 Restaurants33:16 Outro

    34 min

  2. 2d ago

    What's Really Going On Behind the Avocado Industry | Omar Marrufo

    Most people eat avocados every day without thinking twice about where they come from or what they're actually buying. Avo Fruit founder Omar Marrufo is here to change that. In this episode he pulls back the curtain on the avocado industry — from growing and distribution to store price differences, organic certification, and why the most famous avocado brand in America is really just a marketing slogan.He also covers the full lifecycle of an avocado, how to pick and preserve them properly, freeze dried avocado powder, avocado wine, avocado oil, upcoming new fruits from Avo Fruit, and the impact of tariffs on the industry. Plus a guacamole recipe straight from Michoacán.This is the avocado episode Miami didn't know it needed.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro + New ADIM Website3:23 Introducing the Guest4:03 Beginning of Avo Fruit7:26 Process of Growing Avocados10:16 Sizes of Avocados12:48 How to Know If Avocado is Ripe?14:29 How to Preserve Avocados Better? 17:33 Should You Put Avocados Next to Other Fruits?18:36 Can You Eat the Black Part of the Avocados?19:09 Don’t Throw Away the Seed20:24 Which State Eats the Most Avocados + Logitstics23:27 Distribution24:37 Avocado Price Differences in Stores28:41 Freeze Dried Avocado Powder33:03 Michocan Guacamole Recipe34:11 Avocado Wine35:12 Organic Certification36:46 Why Avocados’ Look Differs from Store to Store38:02 Upcoming Fruits from Avo Fruit39:12 Tariffs40:48 “Avocado from Mexico” is Just Marketing42:12 Benefits of Avocado Oil43:54 Top 3 Restaurants46:59 Where to Find Avo Fruit47:36 What Does It Mean to Be a Father?48:20 Outro

    48 min

  3. 5d ago

    Top Plastic Surgeon Exposes the Dangers of BBLs and Ozempic | Dr. Morad Askari

    Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Morad Askari of Revive Surgical Institute joins us for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've had on the show. He breaks down the dangers of uncertified surgeons performing procedures in Miami, the real risks behind BBLs, the truth about Ozempic face, and why he sometimes refuses to perform surgeries altogether.We also get into fillers, tummy tucks, plastic surgery for men, the "Miami Look," AI in surgery, peptides, burn patient reconstruction, and the wild story of replacing a thumb with a toe. Plus — what men really ask for, OF girls getting procedures, and red flags to watch for when choosing a surgeon.Before you book any procedure in Miami — watch this episode first.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:21 What is Board Certification?1:29 People Doing Surgeries Without Certification3:42 Teaching at University of Miami5:08 Decision to Become a Surgeon7:14 Why People Get Plastic Surgery8:18 Tummy Tuck10:12 Should You Use Ozempic or Surgeries for Weight Loss?13:03 The Issues with Ozempic and Semaglutides15:24 Ozempic Face17:46 More Males Taking Care of Themselves19:49 BBLs vs Going to the Gym21:35 Fatal Cases of BBLs23:46 Plastic Surgeries for Men25:53 Refusing to Perform Surgeries27:30 Men Decided on Plastic Surgeries for Their Partners28:09 Board Member of Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons31:30 What is Miami Look?33:06 Celebrities at Revive Institute34:29 Khloe Kardashian's Surgeries36:08 AI in Plastic Surgeries37:05 Peptides38:12 Day in the Life of Plastic Surgeon41:31 Surgery Process for Burn Patients42:58 Replacing a Thumb with a Toe45:02 Red Flags When Picking a Surgeon48:58 How Has Marketing Changed for Plastic Surgery50:49 Liquid BBL54:09 Top 3 Restaurants56:22 Outro

    56 min

  4. May 19

    Bankruptcy Attorney Explaining What Nobody Talks About | Cristina Ortiz

    Bankruptcy attorney Cristina Ortiz joins us to break down everything Miami residents need to know about debt, bankruptcy, and financial recovery. She walks us through the different types of bankruptcies, how to know when you're getting close to the edge, what the process actually looks like, and why filing for bankruptcy can be a relief rather than a defeat.We also get into credit repair scams, garnishments, exemptions, the 7-year period, filing before a divorce, the biggest mistakes people make, and what demographics are filing the most right now. Plus her craziest case from the 2008 crisis and whether her business is booming in today's economy.If you're struggling with debt in Miami — this episode could change your situation.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:37 How She Became a Bankruptcy Attorney3:20 2008 Crisis4:24 Craziest Case from the 2008 Crisis7:19 The Relief of Bankruptcy8:10 How to Know If You're Close to Bankruptcy9:57 Types of Bankruptcies11:42 How Does Payment for a Bankruptcy Attorney Work13:38 How Does the Process Work15:58 What's Worse - Bad Credit or No Credit?18:24 Credit Consolidation19:18 When You Should Consider Bankruptcy20:11 Garnishments21:03 Posting Lifestyle Content While Filing for Bankruptcy22:42 Which Debt You Cannot Avoid?24:24 How Long Does the Process Take26:06 What Demographics File for Bankruptcy the Most26:44 Embarrassment27:46 Exemptions During Bankruptcy30:12 Biggest Mistakes31:50 Average Credit Score32:17 Can You File More than Once?33:14 7-Year Period34:27 Who Would be Affected Most by a Crisis Like in 2008?35:52 Is Her Business Booming Now?37:13 Filing for Bankruptcy Before a Divorce39:29 Top 3 Restaurants41:17 Outro

    42 min

  5. May 18

    How Graziano's Went From Family Butcher Shop to Miami Staple | Melissa Graziano

    Melissa Graziano joins us to tell the full story of how her family's Argentine butcher shop roots turned into one of Miami's most iconic restaurant groups. She walks us through the history of Graziano's, what it means to run a fully family-owned operation across multiple locations, and why their commitment to authentic wood-fire asadores — the only ones of their kind in the US — has never wavered.We get into the bestsellers, the famous Fiorentina steak, how it should actually be cooked, all the different empanadas on the menu, pizza, celebrity visits, community involvement, and their World Cup events. Melissa also opens up about growing pains, what they'd do differently, and whether West Kendall could be getting a Graziano's soon.This is the story of a family, a culture, and a restaurant empire built on authenticity.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:08 History of Grazianos 4:16 Generational Family Business 5:50 Butchers in Hispanic Culture 6:57 The Only Woodfire Asadores in the US 7:45 Bestsellers 8:21 Fiorentina Steak8:59 How the Steak Should be Cooked 11:16 How Cooked Do People Order Their Steaks at Graziano’s12:56 All Different Kinds of Empanadas 15:04 Top Selling Empanadas15:37 Pizza at Graziano’s18:13 Community Involvement19:04 Events with Charities20:01 Events for World Cup 22:11 How They Run the Restaurants24:53 Celebrities Visiting25:56 Growing Pains26:58 What Would They Do Differently If Started Now29:11 West Kendall and Expansion? 30:08 Upcoming Events 31:40 Top 3 Restaurants 34:57 Outro

    35 min

  6. May 18

    Bringing the Skating Experience Miami Has Been Missing | Alex & Marcos Macías

    Alex and Marcos Macías built Bayskate to bring something Miami has been missing for years — a world-class roller skating experience rooted in music, culture, and pure nostalgia. In this episode they walk us through the idea behind Bayskate, the cultural importance of roller skating, and how they created 10,000 square feet of skating space right in the heart of Coconut Grove.We get into the music, the production, special nights, skate rentals, tickets, party reservations, and the inspiration they drew from Oasis in NYC. This isn't just a skating rink — it's an experience designed to bring people together and bring back a feeling Miami hasn't had in a long time.Visit bayskatemiami.com and come roll with us.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:10 Idea of Skating Event3:46 Cultural Importance of Rollerskating6:09 Music, Venue, and Intention8:56 Oasis in NYC11:10 Experience at Bayskate13:58 Opening Time, Tickets, Skate Rentals16:54 Special Nights18:59 10,000 sq ft of Skating Space19:51 Production21:39 Bringing Back the Past and Nostalgia23:00 Coconut Grove24:02 Visit Bayskatemiami.com for Information24:49 Reserve Space for Parties29:05 Visit Bayskate!

    30 min

  7. May 6

    How MDC Is Preparing Miami's Next Generation With AI | Madeline Pumariega

    Miami Dade College serves more students than almost any other institution in the country — and its president Madeline Pumariega is making sure it stays ahead of what's coming. In this episode she walks us through how MDC is integrating AI into education, partnering with the county on workforce development, and preparing students for a job market that looks nothing like it did a decade ago.She also covers the Freedom Tower restoration, the FIFA Museum, the presidential library, popular majors, internship programs, continued adult education, and whether AI is actually taking jobs or creating them. Plus a surprise royal visit and her top 3 Miami restaurants.If you care about Miami's future — this episode is essential.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:33 Freedom Tower4:22 FIFA Museum in Freedom Tower5:42 From Exile Family to MDC President8:29 Freedom Tower Restoration10:43 Presidential Library13:13 AI at MDC15:30 Is AI Taking Jobs?18:15 Partnership with MDC Tax Collector19:44 Working with the County to Implement AI20:44 125,000 Students23:20 Popular Majors26:09 Biggest Challenges as the President28:53 Importance of Internships30:15 Does the Younger Generation Have It Harder?32:35 Focus on Internship Program35:19 Continued Education for Adults36:07 Favorite Campus37:51 Royalty Visiting38:40 MDC Campus in Cuba?40:33 Top 3 Restaurants43:06 Outro

    43 min

  8. May 6

    Miami Podcast Creating a Safe Space for Women's Real Stories | Cristy Diaz

    Cristy Diaz didn't set out to become a voice for Miami women — but a spinal surgery, a social media moment, and a lot of courage later, here she is. In this episode she walks us through her journey from surgery recovery to podcast host, why she's committed to bringing the most uncomfortable women's topics into the open, and the stories that have moved her most along the way.She covers miscarriages, cosmetic surgery gone wrong, Botox, facelifts, hair extensions, what men really think about women's appearance, and her son's emergency medical situation. She also shares what she'd love to see more women talking about and where she wants the Heart to Heart Podcast to go next.Honest, funny, emotional, and completely real — this one is for every woman in Miami.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:22 Podcasting3:45 Her Spinal Surgery Journey12:57 Starting Her Podcast17:18 Bringing Out Women Guests20:10 Miscarriages21:52 Overwhelming Stories 23:01 What Women Don’t Want to Talk About25:48 Failed Breast Augmentation Story27:33 Botox29:43 Face lifts31:17 Hair Extensions and Transplants34:59 Grandmas and Wigs37:58 Kiko on What Men Like in Women40:49 ADIM Singles Event44:42 Where to Find Christy’s Podcast45:06 What She Would Like to See More Of47:22 Her Son’s Surgery Story1:00:46 Top 3 Restaurants1:03:10 Outro

    1h 4m
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Welcome to A Day in Miami Show. We're here to tell about everything happening in the Magic City - from Heats and Dolphins dubs, through best local restaurants, to upcoming events in the city. We talk with local movers-and-shakers, influencers, politicians, business owners, and more. Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with everything going on in Miami. Enjoy!

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    A Day in Miami
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    2025 - 2026
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