People
Professional Edge
Michael Feinstein and Büro Miami are getting small businesses and independent professionals out of the coffee shop and into a truly hip, dynamic workspace.
Investor’s Paradise
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.
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?
Kitty Care
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.
BRICKELL MAGAZINE’S 2011 Dressed For Success
Introducing The Magic City’s Best Dressed Professionals!
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?
Luxe Look
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.
Brickell Bodies
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.
Devoted Dentist
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.
Beautiful Intentions
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.
Good Karma
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.
Exquisite Exposures
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.
PORTRAIT OF AN INSPIRATION
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.
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?
Without Borders
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.
The Real Deal 2012
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.
Return Of An Icon
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.
Space Makers
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!
Great Lengths
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.
Winning Idea
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.
Chef’s Special
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.
The Queen of Culinary
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.
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?
Going Primitive
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.
The 2012 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 Forty.
Cyber Star
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.
Aesthetic Impact
If you’ve been lingering in the mirror for a little too long lately, poking and proding, lifting and wishing, you’re not alone. Everyone wants to look their best. We’ve consulted with a few area beauty makers to help you understand what some of your treatment options are in today’s every-evolving medical field — whether you want to improve upon your skin, your smile or anything in between.
Eye To The Sky
To say Eddy Arriola shoots for the moon when it comes to business wouldn’t even begin to tell the whole story. Although this hungry serial entrepreneur has had his ups and downs — with the scars to prove it — all of his experiences, good and bad, have brought him full-circle to launch Apollo Bank, an undertaking where calling him the underdog would be a huge understatement.
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?
Pretty Abstract
Miami artist Marcelo Holzinger finds inspiration in breaking down limitations and letting his art take the lead.
Bar HUSH
Napa native Jameslyn Marcisz is beautiful, engaging...and, best of all, she’ll never spill your secrets (or a drink).
The Social Home
The folks at Biaggi Cucina are out to redefine the heart of the home in a city known for its cutting-edge vibe, multi-cultural population and modern, innovative interiors.
BRICKELL MAGAZINE’S 2012 Dressed for Success
Introducing The Magic City’s Best Dressed Professionals
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?
Pedal Pushers
The young owners of Tropical Pedicabs are out to change Miami’s transportation landscape on ride at a time — and they’re having a blast in the process.
City Captures
Miami: Visually Speaking is photographer Kiko Ricote’s love letter to the city he calls home — and an conversation-starting addition to any coffeetable book collection.
NAME THAT DRINK
For bartender Elizabeth Toranzo of Brickell’s popular Dolores…But You Can Call Me Lolita, the secret to her success behind the bar has less to do with the types of ingredients she uses to mix up her signature cocktails and more to do with what she calls each of her buzz-inducing creations.
Realty Forefront
Find out how Linette Guerra and the team at La Playa Properties can make all your real estate dreams come true no matter what you’re in the market for today, tomorrow and forever.