In honor of Black Business Month coming up in August, I sat down with Liberty City’s own Trina—rap icon, entrepreneur, and changemaker—for a powerful conversation about building legacy, owning your story, and staying rooted in community. We reflect on the 25th anniversary of her album Da Baddest Bitch, how a chance moment with Trick Daddy launched her into hip-hop history, and what it has taken to thrive across decades in music and media. But what inspires me most is Trina’s dedication to giving back—through her Diamond Doll Foundation, Trina Day, and now her plans to open a smoothie and daiquiri bar right in her childhood neighborhood. She also opens up about Love & Hip Hop: Miami, the process of writing her memoir, and what it’s like inspiring new generations—on stage, on screen, and in the streets she grew up on. This episode is a celebration of Black women in business, in leadership, and in culture—told through the voice of one of Miami’s boldest and brightest.

In this episode, we welcome NBA legend Alonzo Mourning. While he was with the Miami Heat for a total of 26 years, I know him best as one of Miami's biggest advocates, the force behind Overtown Youth Center, and a developer of affordable housing in Overtown. On this episode, you will learn how he went from one of 49 kids in foster care to basketball player to philanthropist and what drives him to give back to youth and the community he loves so much.

May is recognized in Florida as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, and with recent local celebrations, we’re taking a moment to honor those who serve. In this episode, I am joined by Sergeant at Arms Edson Abbott and Omar Ayala, two dedicated officers raised in Miami's District 5. We discuss their personal journeys, what inspired them to join law enforcement, and their efforts to encourage local youth. They also shed light on the critical role Sergeants at Arms play in supporting elected officials and why that relationship matters. Most importantly, we reflect on the deep sense of camaraderie that exists within law enforcement—how that shared bond, rooted in mutual respect and support, helps officers serve with integrity and strength.