People

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Introducing The Magic City’s Best Dressed Professionals!

If you want to reach your full style potential, let Leon Frager and the world-class team at his company The LF2 Group guide you toward your inner and outer strut no matter what the occasion.

From his new offices atop 1450 Brickell, Brian Bilzin has a clear view of progress. He is witness to the renaissance of a business center turned vibrant residential community and entertainment hub. The multiple floors and 80,000 square feet his team occupies signal the growth of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP, a firm he pioneered based on hard work, savvy expertise and teamwork. And when he reflects on the elements of the evolution surrounding him, he proudly recognizes that he’s in a position to pay it forward.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

For Mario Pascual of SayOrange, being creative comes naturally. And it’s his unique perspective on the world that has helped him become one of the most sought-after creative professionals in The Magic City and beyond.

In a city filled with glitz and glam, sometimes it’s just nice to sit down and enjoy a good meal, some drinks and a relaxing atmosphere with friends. The chefs we’ve gathered on the ensuing pages will make your tastebuds dance and your senses rejoice — one bite or sip at a time no matter in which part of town you find yourself dining.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Get ready to go on an adventure where dreams meet reality with tons of entertainment mixed in thanks to Glauber Barceló and his team at Dreammakers Theatrical Enterprises.

We scoured The Magic City to bring you what we deem to be the next generation of business leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective crafts with superior sophistication and their own unique blend of style and savvy. They are at once inspirational and successful. All have managed to seamlessly balance their careers with their personal lives while continuously giving back to the community that has helped mold them into who they are. Without further ado, flip this page to meet this year’s Top 20 Under Forty.

Inspiration comes in many forms: personal experience, technical interest and familial motivation. When you’ve got all three, it is the epitome of success — especially when it comes to your smile.

As the summer shimmies in, so do the double-takes at the beach. Make sure your fellow beach-goers are looking at you for all the right reasons by making room in your busy schedule for the tips, advice and guidance from the fitness experts you are about to meet on the following pages. Regardless of what your wellness goals are this season, you can bet there’s always room for improvement. Consider this your first step toward a better you.

Michael Feinstein and Büro Miami are getting small businesses and independent professionals out of the coffee shop and into a truly hip, dynamic workspace.

Capital Companies integrates 6 different business units into one well-organized, resourceful group to help clients find and manage the best business investments available for their particular financial goals.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Christine Michaels of Le Chat Noir has a mission to give stray cats in South Florida a new shot at life — one meow at a time.

Introducing The Magic City’s Best Dressed Professionals!

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind pieces to complement your new season’s wardrobe, designer Shannon Saint Clair has something special for just about every look.

When it comes to managing physical fitness, family and career, balance is the most essential ingredient. Get to know a few of Miami’s fittest professionals and find out what makes them tick and how their journey can inspire you to be the best version of yourself possible.

 Dr. William P. Lamas, D.M.D., M.S., utilizes his knowledge and expertise to help people not only achieve oral health but also gain confidence through a beautiful smile.

Damaris Aguiar was inspired by her mentors — not only by what they taught her, but by the role they played in her life. It was the realization that she herself wanted to be a mentor and role model for other young ladies that led to the founding of DAMA.

An enlightening non-profit putting the powerful tools of mindfulness and fulfillment into the hearts of our city’s underserved, the Connection Coalition is the bold new face of philanthropy in Miami and beyond.

A playful creative whose compositions stir our hearts, minds and appetites, Food Photographer Libby Volgyes makes some of our region’s most tantalizing dishes come to life.

John H. Dasburg has taken his humble beginnings and transformed them into a lucrative career as a serial CEO for some of the nation’s most respected companies. In the process, he’s succeeded as a leader, a businessman, an entrepreneur, and, most importantly, as an inspiration to everyone he’s met along the way.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Agustin Caceres of Le Group Industries is about as well-traveled as it gets, which is why he’s the perfect guy to help businesses realize their international aspirations.

A few of The Magic City’s top realtors share their insights on the state of the market and what selling homes means to them, with a couple of real estate trend predictions for the new year mixed in.

Find out how Jorge Pérez has managed to keep it together despite going through the worst economic downturn in recent memory and surviving a health scare that made him reevaluate what life’s really all about. Now, he’s re-emerged stronger than ever with a new outlook coupled with the same hunger and focus that gained him worldwide renown.

Get ready to meet a few professionals who are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning spaces sure to transform your house into a functional showpiece that will make you the envy of your friends, your family and the entire neighborhood — one room at a time!

Designer Blair Hensley lets her love of travel and her passion for everything creative fuel the exotically comfortable interiors she creates for her clients in South Florida and beyond.

After 18 years in the real estate business, Monica Venegas is ready to go out on her own — and seriously shake things up in South Florida and beyond.

Hungry? The chefs we’ve gathered on the following pages will make your tastebuds dance and your senses rejoice — no matter in which part of town you find yourself dining.

Meet Susan Brustman, one of the most influencial culinary experts in South Florida you might have never heard of, but should have. From Hard Rock Café to Miami Spice and Food Network South Beach Food & Wine Festival, she’s done it all — and we’ve all had a taste.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Chef Gaston Javier Sanchez thinks the secret to good health lies in humanity’s past — and his culinary philosophy ensures that we abide by the optimum diets of our ancient ancestors.

We scoured The Magic City to bring you what we deem to be the next generation of business leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective crafts with superior sophistication and their own unique blend of style and savvy. All have managed to seamlessly balance their careers with their personal lives while continuously giving back to the community that has helped mold them into who they are. Without further ado, flip this page to meet this year’s Top 20 Under Forty.

At a time when everyone wants to share their every waking thought with the world, it’s refreshing to find a blogger in town that actually has something interesting to say — whether she’s writing to entertain complete strangers or her best friends.