Wavemakers: Recent Episodes
Dr. Steve J. Rios
Wavemakers connects you with people who are making a difference, taking action and making waves! Listen to Wave Makers to learn about a wide variety of people, from nine-year-old international singers to veteran activists, who are changing the world. Hosted by former Miami Herald reporter Dr. Steve J. Rios, the Mia-Rican, Wave Makers will inspire you to make your own waves.
In this bonus episode of Wavemakers, Dr. Steve J. Rios, creator of the podcast, shares what the word Wavemaker means to him. Interviewed by his good friend and Educate Tomorrow President Virginia Emmons, the episode provides some background into Dr. Rios' motivation for creating the podcast and for his life's work, supporting young adults from foster care as they transition to and through college.
On this episode of Wave Makers, Steve interviews Laverne McKinnon, Executive Producer of Netflix's Girlboss. Laverne is a leadership and personal coach who was fired from her position as a CBS executive and has dealt with a number of challenges that could have wiped her out like a tidal wave. Join us for her practical and inspirational advice.
Dr. Steve J. Rios, the host of Wave Makers, speaks with an international communication expert named Anne B. Freedman, president of Speak Out, Inc. From her early years as a student protester and newspaper journalist to her recent work helping international entrepreneurs become millionaires, Anne has always been ready to speak out and help her clients develop high-impact messages and presentations. Tune in to learn key ways that you can stand out when you speak out!
COVID-19 has American education under siege. On this episode, Dr. Rios speaks with Virginia Emmons, co-founder of the Global Field Academy, a unique educational program that is needed today more than ever. Ms. Emmons talks about what drives her to innovate and make waves as an educator and visionary leader.
In this episode, Dr. Rios interviews Wave Maker Sharon Langer, a native Miamian with a passion for justice. During the interview, Ms. Langer discusses the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and shares stories that help you hear the heart, mind and actions of a Wave Maker. Learn and Enjoy!
Jonathan M. Vega, a realtor with One Sotheby's International Realty, is making waves by taking his own brand of energy and professionalism to the Internet through social media. On this episode of Miami Wavemakers, Jonathan talks about how he became such a young realtor, real estate sales during the Coronavirus Crisis, and how he deals with "haters" who post negative comments in response to some of his posts. Join us!