Alaire Harris can swap careers like a wardrobe change and go from model to metalsmith at the drop of a hat. Like lightning, inspiration may strike at any moment drawing on themes of contrasting aesthetics, inner strength and nature.

W. Nathan Rogers has an authoritative name that doesn’t quite match his approachable demeanor. He directs bar operations by the light of an exquisite chandelier, under which he blends a Library Of Congress-sized compilation of premium spirits.

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.

If you’re looking to stand out in a sea of skirts and suits, turn to personal branding and story-teller extraordinaire Jessica Kizorek for insights on how to make your personal brand shine.

Bringing cruise passengers a superb culinary experience takes plenty of planning and execution behind-the-scenes before the buffets and menu options are laid out for everyone to see (and devour). Hans Hesselberg, Sr. VP of Hotel Operations for MSC Cruises, gives a glimpse on orchestrating epicurean delights on the high seas.

Zona De Bomba sources explosive material from the Afro-Puerto Rican tradition of Bomba, which runs on the power of only a duo of hard-hitting instruments: Percussion & Voice.

In addition to conceptualizing, designing and overseeing the execution of quality buildings that people enjoy living in, Ugo Colombo sees his role as a “lifestyle and community developer” like none other.

Transforming lives for the better, Erika Contreras leads Soccer For Peace to train, elevate and empower youth in Colombia.

In 2010, while Liliana Aguilera was enrolled in UM’s Executive MBA Program, she conceived Varelli, a fashion-focused company that took her from extra-credit to couture.

Only a few years after leaving her native Cuba, Laura Rubio has mastered English, was admitted to FIU’s Mechanical Engineering Program and amassed a mental database of hundreds of cocktails.

If you’ve been striving to be the fairest of them all, look no further than these professionals of perfection who are dedicated to helping you yield the best version of yourself possible.

Look to Intuitive Healer & Soul Connector Michelle Alva of PureSelf, Inc., to help you activate your body medicine, align you with your authentic self and connect every fiber of your being with your soul.

When it comes to finding your inner tranquility and transcending it to your outer self, the soothing wisdom of Deepak Chopra will help you become the best version of yourself possible.

Singer/strummer Bethany Cosentino and guitar savant Bobb Bruno know there’s trouble with navigating relationships, so they’ve shaped a trio of albums to help guide you along.

Manifestos is Artist Jose Carlos Martinat’s full-sensory audio-mechanical installation that you can now encounter as you come and go from the epicenter of Brickell’s Financial District.

Helping multiple generations of families improve their financial future is the focus of Branches, Inc., and their financial literacy stability services.

Karen Reina lives a fast-paced life devoted to earning her nursing credentials, shooting zingers at goalies in her soccer league and park-hopping with her French bulldog appropriately named Negroni.

The masters of aesthetic beauty you’re about to meet from some of the city’s top salons & spas are sure to keep you looking good no matter what season you pay them a visit.

When it comes to working out, sometimes all you need is a little motivation. These fitness professionals are on a mission to help you build the body of your dreams — one rep at a time.

When it comes to styling and personal shopping, Elysze Held of Style Out Of The City helps her clients develop their personal look and make bold fashionable statements wherever they go.

Carlos Rosso comes from a family of architects and has always loved design. Today, as President of the Condominium Division of The Related Group, he’s responsible for overseeing all of the nearly 5,000 condominium units the firm has on its boards.

Mixologist Carlos Cruz lets creativity, cocktails and chemistry collide in his garden-inspired libation creations at Seaspice.

From Iceland to Singapore, meet a few international fashion designers who are letting their heritage and culture shine in stylish creations from around the globe. Take this foreign flair affair to the next level by adding a few of these labels to your collection this season and beyond.

Introducing The Magic City’s Best-Dressed Professionals

With every move, groove and handshake, the women you’re about to meet are leaving their mark in their respective fields with an unwavering passion to fulfill their professional dreams while working toward making the world a better place.

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?

When it comes to finding the right candidate for the job, companies from around the world turn to Tina Mughal of Mughal & Associates Corporate Recruitment to fill their positions.

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur in need of legal advice but can’t afford it? Well, the reality is, entrepreneurs can’t afford to go without it. Turn to Dade Legal Aid’s Venture Law Project for help on the A-Z’s of your startup needs.

Miami’s ambassador for live music, by way of Atlanta, Isabella Acker, is at the forefront of The Prism Music Group. Through her role, she helps curate a creative community collective in the city.

The British royal family turns to him for all things coiffure. Sean Donaldson is not just a maestro when it comes to tresses — he has the esthetic eye of a surgeon. This blithesome Scot considers hair the ornamentation you never take off — it’s your essence and part of your personality. So mastering your mane is a must.

Joel Mesa’s cocktail construction at Bulla ranges from pure and simple to layered and complex — and every drink is perfectly balanced for your sipping pleasure.

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.

Lourdes Leon-Vega has built the Tutti Bambini brand into an empire that helps new parents redesign their lives and spaces as they transition into a kid-centric world.

It’s cult, it’s kitsch, it’s camp — it’s no longer much of a secret. The Secret Celluloid Society brings cult films to a famished Miami audience, and the Orson-esque boy wonder behind it all is Miami’s own Nayib Estefan.

With a true love for fitness, fashion and everything eco, Rebecca, the founder, designer and owner of The Paprika Shop, created a clothing and jewelry line that combines flexibility, playfulness and eco-friendliness to create pieces that are both beautiful and sustainable.

New to the food and drinks scene at Bayside, Bavaria Haus serves up delicious German treats with wide bay views and a relaxed atmosphere where good cheer reigns supreme.

If you’re in the market for a few new pieces to add to your art collection, check out the curated list of artists we’ve compiled for you on the ensuing pages. For as long as each can remember, their dream has been to inspire as many people as possible through their work — and they’re doing just that and a whole lot more with every new masterpiece they bring into the world.

A lifetime of art creation, curating and critiquing has turned F. Lennox Campello into a thought leader in the world of the arts on a global scale.

When artists are looking for ways to gain exposure, ideas on how to market themselves and opportunities to network with artists and art enthusiasts, they turn to Life Is Art, a non-profit dedicated to creating positive change in the community through the arts.

“You should write a book about Korea,” urged Harvey Rosenwasser’s wife, Ruth, and friends, “your stories are better than the M.A.S.H. series.” It took almost 60 years, but Harvey, who has since passed away, finally did it — and it’s definitely worth a read.