Empower 305: Recent Episodes
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What makes Miami go, besides cafecito? Tune into Empower 305, the City of Miami’s new podcast, for in-depth conversations with the City leaders, innovators and public servants who are moving the Magic City forward during one of the most transformative times in its 125-year history.
Don't miss the next episode of Empower 305 featuring Michael Vega, P.I.O. of the City of Miami Police Department. Get ready for an insightful conversation! #Empower305 #MiamiPolice #MichaelVega #NewEpisode @mpdpolice
New episode of Empower 305 featuring Juvenal Santana, Director of the Department of Resilience and Public Works, City of Miami. Insightful conversation on building a stronger, more resilient Miami! 🌆✨
EMPOWER 305 sits down with Victor Turner, the Director of Housing and Community Development for the City of Miami. Get ready for an insightful conversation about the future of our community. #EMPOWER305 #CityofMiami #Housing #CommunityDevelopment #ComingSoon
Our new #Empower305 episode featuring Annie Perez, CPPO – Director of Procurement/Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Miami, is out now! Tune in for invaluable insights on leadership and public procurement. 🎧 #Podcast #CityofMiami #Procurement #NewEpisode
Our new episode of Empower 305 featuring Robert Molleda, Meteorologist-in-Charge at the National Weather Service. 🌪️ Get ready for insights on the 2025 hurricane season! #Empower305 #HurricanePrep #MiamiReady @nwsmiami
🎙️ Don’t miss it! A new episode of "Empower 305" is here. Alejandra Argudin, CEO of @mpacommunity, joins us to talk about the latest in the City of Miami. #Miami #Empower305
A brand-new episode of the Empower 305 Podcast featuring Jandro Suarez, Executive Officer at the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. Stay tuned! 👮♂️🎧 #Empower305 #MiamiDadeSchools #Podcast @miamischoolspd
Our new episode of the Empower 305 podcast featuring Lieutenant Indiana Miranda from the Office of Public Affairs – Troop L, Florida Highway Patrol. 🚔✨
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Uncover the untold stories of Black police officers in Overtown! 🎙️🏛️ Listen to the latest #Empowered305 podcast as we chat with Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant from the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum! 🎧👮🏾♂️ #MiamiHistory #BlackHistory @historicalblackprecinct
🎙️ On the latest episode of Empowered 305, we sit down with Omi Llaneras, Miami's Victims Advocate Witness Coordinator and Police Chaplain, to discuss her vital work supporting victims of violent crimes, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Learn how she makes a difference in our community every day. 💙 #Miami
Meet Angela Roberts, the city’s Director of Human Resources, on the next episode of #Empower305! #CityOfMiami #PublicService
New episode! "Empower 305" podcast welcomes FHP Lt. Alex Camacho to discuss road safety, community empowerment and beyond. #Empower305 #FloridaHighwayPatrol
Our podcast "Empower 305" is back with Wade L. Sanders, Director of Solid Waste, sharing insights on keeping Miami clean and green! Don't miss it! #Empower305 #WasteManagement #MiamiCity
🚒 A new 'Empower 305' episode with Robert Hevia, Miami's Fire Chief. Hear his journey, insights, and vision for our city's fire prevention & protection. 🎙️🔥
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What's new on "Empower 305"? An exclusive interview with City of Miami Police Chief Manny Morales! Don't miss this episode.
🎥 Dive into our newest episode of Empower 305! 🎙️ We had an engaging conversation with Damian Pardo, Commissioner of District 2, discussing his district and more. Don't miss it!
🎥 Dive into our latest episode of Empower 305! 🎙️ Join us for an engaging conversation with Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela of District 1. Learn more about his district and other exciting updates. Don't miss out!
🎙️ Our new "Empower 305" podcast episode features an inspiring conversation with Officer Vanessa Gonzalez, LGBTQ+ liaison for Miami Police, and Michael Roman, City of Miami's LGBTQ+ liaison! 🌈 Hear their journeys, roles, and impactful work. Stay tuned!
Meet Jennifer Ramirez, Director of the Department of General Services Administration, on this month’s "Empower 305" podcast! 🚀✨ Dive into how the GSA plays a crucial role in maintaining our city's infrastructure.
Empower 305" podcast spotlight: Join us as we meet Athalie Edwards, Executive Director of @virginiakeybeachpark! 🏖️ Don't miss this enlightening episode showcasing one of Miami's most cherished natural treasures! 💎 #VirginiaKeyBeachPark #Empower305 #MiamiPodcast
Get ready to be empowered! Enjoy the next episode of “Empower 305”, featuring Miami P.A.L., a non-profit youth organization serving the youth of the City of Miami. Don't miss it!
Don't miss the latest Empower 305 podcast with our special guest, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, the first Cuban-American State Attorney in Miami-Dade and the City of Miami. 🎙️🌟 @KathyFndzRundle @saomiami #CityofMiami
Check out our latest episode of Empower 305! We had a fascinating conversation with the Director of Parks & Recreation, Chris Evans, from the City of Miami. Explore the exciting developments in Miami's parks and more. 🌳🏞️ #Empower305 #MiamiParks #CityOfMiami
Our Empower 305 edition has a special guest this time: Maestro Eduardo Marturet, the Director of The Miami Symphony Orchestra. 🎼✨ Tune in for an inspiring conversation! @miamisymphony
Check out our latest episode of Empower 305! 🎥 We had a fascinating conversation with Robert Santos-Alborná, Director of the Code Compliance Department at the City of Miami. Don't miss it! #Empower305 #CityOfMiami
Lieutenant Pete Sanchez gives us a glimpse into what his career with the City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department has been like.
District 4 Commissioner Reyes sits down with us and shares what he's been doing for his district and much more.
District 2 Commissioner Sabina Covo, talks about her journey to become commissioner of one of the most diversed districts in the City of Miami. She is the city's first Colombian-born commissioner.
A friendly chat with Director of Human Services, the Department that helps residents connect with services. Especially the most vulnerable population. You will be surprised to learn the great amount of services the City of Miami offers to its constituents.
Empower305 is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month with Miami Parks Director Barbie Hernandez who has dedicated much of her life to improving the quality of life of several Miami-Dade County communities through her work in parks, recreational programming, organized sports, and open green spaces. She is leading the parks master plan ‘Reimagine Parks Miami’ which will assist Miami Parks in a guiding direction to make necessary improvements in regards to how we manage facilities and operations, programming, staffing, administration, and management.
Learn more about our Procurement Department. They are responsible for safeguarding the City’s funds, maintainning accountability for all expenditures and the transparency of government affairs.
As the start of the hurricane season approaches we sit down with Emergency Manager and Assistant Fire Chief, Robert Hevia. Additionally, the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) was recently recognized by the City Commission for the exemplary work displayed during COVID times. This division was responsible for maintaining City operations afloat during the pandemic and securing prompt refunds from FEMA back into the City's budget. Learn more about the excellent work done by DEM, on our newest Podcast.
Empower 305 celebrates Earth Month with City of Miami's Deputy Chief Resilience Officer Alissa Farina. Learn more about the City's upcoming events and projects focused on elevating Miami's sustainability efforts.
Empower305 is celebrating Women's History Month with District 5 Commissioner and Miami City Commission Chairwoman, Christine King! Hear about her journey that lead her to where she is today as a leader in the Magic City.
On this special Black History Month edition of Empower 305, Wayne Anderson talks about the Historic Hampton House hotel - a Miami destination that welcomed Black leaders and cultural icons, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at a time when Jim Crow laws prevented them from staying elsewhere.
On this episode of Empower 305, meet Erick Gavin, Venture Miami’s new Executive Director. He’s an ecosystem builder and strategist who has hit the ground running in the Magic City. Gavin is focusing on leveraging data and design to solve complex problems, creating impactful technology, and serving communities that have been historically left out of the innovation and technology space.
Episode 3 features Kenasha Paul, the new director of FIU’s Venture Miami Opportunity Program. Paul discusses her new partnership with the City’s Venture Miami team and how she’s working to break down barriers and open doors for minority and female entrepreneurs in the midst of a tech boom in the Magic City.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says “Miami’s future is limitless”. Tune into Episode 2 of Empower 305 and listen as the Mayor discusses crypto, resilience and tech.
The City of Miami’s top administrator talks about leading the organization during a global pandemic, planning for a resilient future and public safety in a fast-growing city.