People
Rhythm Mistress
Eliana Sasics is committed to keeping Latin American rhythms alive — from Brazilian and Spanish styles to the tunes of her native Colombia and beyond.
Aces
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?
She’s Crafty
Tip your hat to the old-school and sip on some of the classics at Blackbird Ordinary.
Making Moves
JennyLee Molina is a ground-breaker. As a publicist, event marketer, digital strategist and entrepreneur, she’s the Principal at Miami’s JLPR and founder of 3:05 Cafecito, the city’s official coffee break.
Family Values
Kids In Distress (KID, Inc.) provides family strengthening services as well as children’s services for more than 10,000 children and their families each year.
Pilates Reformer
Reform your body, adjust your mind and transform yourself by taking pilates to the next level so you can safely and effectively develop a strong, balanced life.
BRICKELL MAGAZINE’S 2013 Dressed for Success
Introducing The Magic City’s Best Dressed Professionals
SPACE MAKERS
Meet a few professionals who are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning ideas that are sure to turn any space in your home into a functional showpiece that will make you the envy of the entire neighborhood.
Cocktail Concierge
Oceanaire’s Aaron Tucker redefines the concept of great bartending by putting hospitality first to create the perfect experience for his customers.
SPACE SAVIOR
Cristina Maria Lloyd is on a mission to encourage better living through smarter organization by providing her clients new, sleekly improved environments through her firm OuttaSpace, Inc.
Aces
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?
Libation Heaven
Perricone’s is known for its classic Italian food and its welcoming ambiance, but if you’ve neglected the cocktail menu here, then you owe them another visit.
Strong Start
Tito Gil founded a website that provides online community engagement for entrepreneurs via a virtual tool that maps professional resources and lists small businesses in Miami and beyond.
TOP TIER
Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, CEO of Downtown Miami-based Banco Itaú International, has had quite the career in the financial services industry, helming some of the world’s most respected wealth management organizations all from her headquarters in The Magic City, and all with a signature optimism and outlook that’s all her own.
City Vibes
For 10 years, Megan Laich has been serving up drinks for some of South Florida’s most notable celeb VIPS: The locals.
Mind House
Entrepreneurship, by definition, is about trailblazing, and no one is more attuned to this concept than Daniel Lafuente, Co-Founder & COO/CFO of The LAB Miami.
Caring Cuts
As a little boy in Argentina, Gustavo Cagiao learned a very important lesson from his mother, who was a hairdresser: When it comes to haircuts and coloring, either be the best at it or don’t do it at all! Today, he continues that standard of excellence at WaxMee Salon & Spa.
Getting Personal
Piquet Law Firm’s foreign national client-centered approach to law continues to be a recipe for success, one that has masterfully set the company apart since its inception.
KEYS TO THE CITY…
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.
LADIES’ MEN
We teamed up with Switchboard of Miami’s Women’s Leadership Council to bring you some of South Florida’s most eligible bachelors. These guys run the gamut from CEOs and entrepreneurs to lawyers, bankers, realtors, national heroes and every profession in between. Although their stories, style, tastes and experiences are varied, the one thing they all have in common is that they’re single and ready to mingle. Flip the page to meet a few guys you should have on your radar whether you’re looking for love or for some new successful contacts in the city.
Sir Mixalot
If you’re looking for a good time, head over to Seasalt & Pepper for a few sips of awesomeness created by a bartender with one of the coolest names in town.
Untamed Art
If you’re looking for a true original work of art, head to Artopia Gallery and peruse the exceptional pieces on display by Eric Perna. The Brazilian artist is rapidly rising, thanks to his signature style.
Culinary Pursuits
When it comes to passion in the kitchen, the chefs you’re about to meet have what it takes to not only satiate appetites but to make diners think outside the plate and get inspired with every bite.
CHURRO RUSH
When he founded Churromania, Ariel Acosta-Rubio never imagined how quickly his tasty concept would evolve into one of the largest Hispanic-owned franchises in the world.
Breaking Batch
For Tony Pflum of Batch Gastropub in Brickell, inspiring his patrons to step outside their comfort zone is just a drink — or two — away.
Aces
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?
VIP Confidential
In a South Florida nightlife scene filled with wannabe bigshots, over-inflated egos and drunk slurs, one man stands out as calm, level-headed, genuine and completely hilarious.
Reach Up
Robin Campbell is so passionate about finding a cure for Crohn’s Disease, she’s dedicated a large part of her life to the cause — and she hopes to motivate as many people as possible to join the movement.
Lens Hymn
When it comes to documenting his interpretation of The Magic City with his camera, Bill Brothers uses his imagination to augment sights in and around town that are at once breathtaking and surreal.
Friendly Pours
Bartender Aubrey Russell of The Corner pours blast-from-the-past cocktails in a forward-thinking bar that allows dogs.
The 2014 Top 20 Professionals Under Forty
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 40.
Labor Of Love
Visual Artist Antuan Rodriguez and Restaurateur Rene Buroz want to include you in their interactive art project debuting this month. But don’t rush to personalize your paintbrushes, instead pick up a dessert spoon.
Steps Beyond
Miami luxury real estate firm Opulence International Realty emerged from acclaimed South Florida Opulence Magazine and CSI International, a property management firm with an impeccable track record managing elite properties around town.
Buzz Factor
For Javi Zayas, making sure patrons and clients alike are having a good time and getting their money’s worth out of the many projects, festivals and experiences he produces throughout the year is a top priority.
Living Right
Normally, when you hear the word “garden” used when talking about real estate, it refers to landscaping. Dylan Terry is out to change all that.
Bottled Beauty
Ileana Collazo is a local artist who absorbs anything from blooming gaillardias to graffiti and transmutes it using prose, pallets and wine.
FIT FINESSE
For the health & wellness gurus you’re about to meet, working out is an artform — one that requires the perfect mix of intensity, dedication and sweat. If you’re willing to put in the effort, the physical fitness strides you’ll achieve are endless.
Dance On
If anyone follows the path of doing what they love, it’s Scott Liebman. As Founder & CEO of LazerFitness, he’s made a profession out of helping others enjoy working out, one dance move at a time.
Beauty Makers
Meet the professionals of perfection making sure that every mirror glance you take is one to remember. After all, there’s nothing like being beautiful inside and out.
Drink Doctor
Greg Howell doesn’t just want to craft you a cocktail, he wants to cure what ails you and he’s devised a short list of 150 remedies perfect for just about any occasion.