Resilient Forward 2025 Episode 1 - We are back!
We are back! In this episode: ✅ 2025 FL legislative session recap ✅ FEMA Review Council's impact ✅ Preview of the 2025 FL Resilience Conference
May 18, 2025•55 min
Resilient Forward
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Hurricanes, Weather and Climate Education with Meteorologist John Morales
We had the pleasure to speak with Chief Meteorologist of NBC6 John Morales. Listen in as we discuss the 2020 hurricane season projections, hurricane preparations during a pandemic, lessons learned from Hurricane Maria, the importance of scientists and climate advocacy in meteorology. If you would like to know more about John Morales follow him on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnmoralesnbc6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnmoralesnbc6/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmoral...
Jun 02, 2020•36 min
Our Water Use During COVID-19: A Conversation about Miami-Dade's Water w. Jennifer Messemer-Skold
For those who have not noticed, it’s been pretty dry in south Florida and we have been experiencing drought conditions. Since most of us are working from home, water conservation and being mindful of our water and sewer systems become incredibly essential, and there are many things we can all be doing to preserve our water resources and protect our water infrastructure during this time. We spoke with Jennifer Messemer-Skold from Miami Dade Water and discussed water conservation, tap water, COVID...
May 05, 2020•27 min
Our Water Use During Covid-19: A Conversation about Broward's Water with Mark Darmanin
For those who have not noticed, it’s been pretty dry in south Florida and we have been experiencing drought conditions. Since most of us are working from home, water conservation and being mindful of our water and sewer systems become incredibly essential, and there are many things we can all be doing to preserve our water resources and protect our water infrastructure during this time. We spoke with Mark Darmanin from Broward Water and Wastewater Services. We discussed the drought, COVID-19 Rel...
May 05, 2020•16 min
Women in Climate: A talk with Caroline Lewis and Gabriela Rodriguez of the CLEO Institute
This episode of Resilient Forward was recorded in early March 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic caused a major disruption in how we operate our day to day lives. Our goal was to release the episode during Women’s History Month but we decided to release it in celebration of Earth Day. We are pleased to feature two amazing women dedicated to climate literacy in our community on the importance of acting now to reduce climate change impacts. Caroline Lewis is the Founder and Senior Climate Advisor o...
Apr 20, 2020•29 min
COVID19: Unemployment Relief and Rain Boot Advocacy with Florida State Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez
Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez shares what Florida is doing to speed up the unemployment application process during COVID-19 and how wearing rainboots to the capitol helped him pass a transformative sea level rise bill. Follow Florida Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez on social media for his latest updates and information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoseJavierJJR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoseJavierJJR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josejavierjjr/ Learn more about Resilient Forward a...
Apr 08, 2020•15 min
COVID_19: Home and School Tips for Kids and Teens with Lina Acosta, MA, LMFT
We spoke with a psychotherapist & child development expert Lina Acosta Sandaal, founder and owner of Stop Parenting Alone. She shared advice and ideas on how to parent children of all ages while dealing with COVID-19 and the stress of working and schooling from home. To learn more about Stop Parenting Alone visit https://stopparentingalone.com/. Follow Stop Patenting Along on social for the latest information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/parentingrelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Apr 02, 2020•32 min
COVID-19: Telemedicine, Symptoms and Testing with Dr. Judi Woogler, MD
Dr. Judi Woogler MD – Internal Medicine shares excellent information on COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus symptoms, keeping your immune system strong, testing and the importance of staying home to flatten the curve. Learn more about Dr. Judi Woogler on her website: https://www.judiwoolger.com/. Learn more about Resilient Forward at www.resilientforward.com Follow us on Twitter @ResilientFWD , Facebook @ResilientForward and Instagram @ResilientForward Resilient Forward is also available on iTunes, Spoti...
Mar 31, 2020•17 min
COVID-19: Florida Small Business Help and Staying Home with Rep. Ana Maria Rodriguez
Resilient Forward presents a series of informational podcasts to share resources and important information for businesses, governments, and residents on dealing with the Covid-19/Coronavirus crisis. We spoke with Florida State Representative Ana Maria Rodriguez (District 105) covering Broward, Collier, and Miami-Dade counties. Rep. Rodriguez shares information for relief programs for small businesses, stopping the spread of Covid-19 and how parents are dealing with homeschooling. Florida State R...
Mar 21, 2020•22 min
Harnessing the Sun with Goldin Solar: Net Zero, Panels, and Powerwalls
We sat down with Daren Goldin at his net-zero/solar home. Daren is the CEO and Co-Founder of Goldin Solar and experienced what it would be like to live life off the power grid. Listen in as we discuss Tesla’s Powerwalls, net metering, and how far consumer education about solar power has evolved. If you would like to learn more about Goldin Solar visit: www.goldinsolar.com Follow them on social media… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldinsolar/ Twitter https://twitter.com/goldinsolar LinkedIn...
Mar 08, 2020•26 min
Beyond the Green: O2E and the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee
The Miami Super Bowl Host Committee helped raise awareness of South Florida’s unique and vital ecosystem through the Ocean 2 Everglades initiative. We sat down with Jacquie Weisblum, Director of the O2E, to learn more. We also spoke to Gloria Garces, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs who shared how deeply committed the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee is on improving our community by using the lens of Super Bowl LIV. If you would like to learn more about the Miami Supe...
Jan 22, 2020•44 min
Stopping Pollution At Our Drains ft Emilio Lopez CEO of SOP Technologies
Preventing pollution in our waterways is vital to the health of all South Florida communities. We visited Emilio Lopez, CEO of SOP Technologies, a company with patented technology to prevent leaves, litter, and debris from entering stormwater systems and discharging to waterways. We sat down with Emilio and discussed their mission "Stop Ocean Pollution," their products that help decrease water pollution, the importance of advocating for a cleaner Biscayne Bay, and how technology innovations are ...
Jan 13, 2020•28 min
Season 2 Kick Off: Talking Resilient Solutions in the Florida Keys
Kicking off 2020 with Resilient Forward’s 2nd season! Our first episode is a recap of the 11th Annual Southeast Regional Climate Compact Leadership Summit, which took place in the Florida Keys. Listen to takeaways from prominent elected officials, industry leaders and public servants working together towards a #ResilientFlorida. Guest are listed in interview order: Kristin Jacobs - Florida Representative for District 96 Roman Gastesi - Monroe County Administrator Maria Molina - President at Nova...
Jan 06, 2020•23 min
LEEDing the Way with Green Building ft. SEQUIL Systems
We had the pleasure of attending the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ceremony for the Four Seasons Surf Club Residences and Hotel on Miami Beach, Florida. An amazing property showcasing the repurposing of the original property, green infrastructure features and new sustainable construction. We spoke with the team from SEQUIL Systems, Inc. on how they helped the Four Seasons achieve their LEED silver certification as well as the work they do with the U.S. Green Building Counc...
Aug 07, 2019•29 min
Preparing Cities for Resilience with Atkins City Simulator ft. Stephen Bourne Project Director
We had a chance to sit with Stephen Bourne, Project Director at Atkins to learn how cities prepare for natural disasters and "stress test" using Atkins City Simulator. To learn more about Atkins and their City Simulator visit: https://www.atkinsglobal.com/en-gb/angles/all-angles/city-simulator. Follow Atkins on social: Twitter @atkinsglobal | Facebook @atkinsglobal | Instagram @atkins_global. Learn more about Resilient Forward at www.resilientforward.com Follow us on Twitter @ResilientFWD , Face...
Jun 26, 2019•37 min
Understanding Your Risk & Preparing for Hurricanes ft Carlos J. Castillo
We were honored to have a conversation with Carlos Castillo the Associate Administrator for Resilience for the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the United States of America. As communities prepare for another hurricane season, we discussed resources and programs FEMA offers individuals, businesses and local governments to get ready for the next storm. To learn more about FEMA visit: https://www.fema.gov/. Follow FEMA on Twitter @fema and Facebook @FEMA. Learn more about Resilient Forward a...
Jun 12, 2019•25 min
Investing in Nature ft. Sonia Succar Rodríguez, Florida Cities Program Mgr, The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy's focus on urban spaces in Florida has brought Miami's own Sonia Succar Rodríguez as its Program Manager. We sat down with Sonia and discussed The Nature Conservancy's green infrastructure initiative, her goal for the Miami Forever Bond and the importance of bipartisan support for Florida's climate future. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy visit: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/florida/. Follow them on social! Facebook: @NatureCon...
Apr 29, 2019•30 min
The Future of Resilient Living ft. Nicolas Derouin , CEO and Co-founder of Arkup
This episode of features a resilient project we have been following since its inception. Arkup's CEO and Co-founder Nicolas Derouin sat down with us to discuss the completion of their next generation floating house that is self-powering, sustainable and environmentally friendly. Listen in as we discuss the inspiration and what is next for them. Learn more about Arkup on their website: https://arkup.com/. Follow Arkup on Twitter: @Arkup_LLC, Facebook: @arkup.llc and Instagram: arkup.livableyachts...
Apr 15, 2019•25 min
Ultra Music Festival: Environment & Sustainability ft. Vivian Belzaguy
We had an opportunity to speak with Vivian Belzaguy, Ultra Music Festival’s Senior Sustainability Manager about their move to Miami Marine Stadium & Historic Virginia Key Beach and how that move will make this year’s event a model of sustainability with the launch of the Ultra’s Mission: Home campaign. Learn more about Ultra's Mission Home campaign here: https://ultramusicfestival.com/mission-home/. Follow Ultra on social on Twitter, Facebook and Ultra: @ultra. Learn more about Resilient For...
Mar 29, 2019•36 min
Shaping a Generation of Resilient Women ft. Christina Martin- Girls Scouts of Tropical South Florida
It was great to catch up with one of my favorite local organizations the Girl Scouts Council of Tropical Florida. Tune in as we discuss how our girl scouts are working to protect Biscayne Bay’s mangroves and using the sun to enhance our parks and more! Learn more about the Girls Scouts of Tropical South Florida visit https://www.girlscoutsfl.org/. Follow them on social: @GSCTF (Facebook), @gsctf (Twitter and LinkedIn) and @girlscoutstropicalflorida (Instagram). Learn more about Resilient Forward...
Mar 11, 2019•25 min
Resilient Women Rising Above in Miami Beach ft Susanne M. Torriente and John Elizabeth Alemán
This episode of Resilient Forward features two women who are rising above and are helping to make Miami Beach resilient for generations to come. Listen in as we discuss women in resiliency, the resilient challenges and solutions they faced and the importance of community involvement. Learn more about Miami Beach's resilience strategies here: http://www.mbrisingabove.com/your-city-at-work/resiliency-strategy/ Follow John Elizabeth Alemán on Twitter @JohnAlemanMB #WomenHistoryMonth #Climatechange ...
Mar 03, 2019•35 min
Canada's Climate: Resilience, Collaboration & Mitigation ft. Patricia Fuller and Dr. Blair Feltmate
We had an opportunity to speak to two leading climate experts from Canada about their climate mitigation efforts; Patricia Fuller, Canada's Ambassador of Climate Change and Dr. Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo. Listen in as we discuss the steps Canada is taking to address their climate challenges and how they are working to make communities resilient. Follow Patricia Fuller on Twitter @CanAmbClimate and learn more about Canada's climat...
Feb 18, 2019•38 min
National Parks, the Shutdown and a Century of Impact ft. Theresa Pierno
21 days into the longest running government shutdown, we had the opportunity to speak with Theresa Pierno, National Parks Conversation Association (NPCA) President & CEO. Listen in as we discuss the impact the government shutdown had on our parks, the importance of our National Parks and NPCA@100. Learn about all the NPCA@100 celebrations at www.npca.org. Follow NPCA on Twitter @NPCA and Follow Theresa Pierno on Twitter @theresapierno #NPCA #GovernmentShutdown #Resiliency #NationalParks #NPC...
Feb 04, 2019•18 min
Financing, Energy Efficiency & Resilience ft. Natalie Schneider
Our featured guest for episode 7 of Resilient Forward is Natalie Schneider. She is the Florida Regional Director of Government Affairs for Renew Financial. Listen in as we discuss the P.A.C.E. program, resilient building, contractors and financing solutions. Learn more about Renew Financial at https://renewfinancial.com/ or follow them on social. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewfinancial | Twitter: https://twitter.com/renewfinancial #PACE #RenewFinancial #GreenHome #Resiliency Learn more...
Nov 20, 2018•18 min
Recap of Southeast Regional Climate Leadership Summit ft. Miami Beach
This week's episode is a recap of the 10th Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit. It features two quick interviews with Susanne Torriente, the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Miami Beach and Hardeep Anand, the Deputy Director of MDWASD. Learn more about the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit here: http://www.southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/ #SouthFlorida #ClimateCompact #ClimateChange #Events Learn more about Resilient Forward at www.resilientforward....
Nov 12, 2018•9 min
Green Building & Carbon Dividends ft. Greg Hamra
This episode features Greg Hamra, a Senior Sustainability Educator and Leader of the Citizen's Climate Lobby - Miami Chapter. His passion and knowledge on sustainability is truly amazing. Listen in as we take a deep dive into green building, carbon fees, embedded carbon and fossil fuels. Dr. James Hansen on the Paris Climate Agreement: http://hamra.net/audio/hansen_paris_ccl.mp3 Learn more about Greg Hamra or follow him on social media: Website: https://hamra.net/ Twitter: @greghamra #carbontax ...
Nov 05, 2018•30 min
The History of Biscayne Bay National Park ft. National Parks Conservation Association
This episode of Resilient Forward features three amazing women from the National Parks Conversation Association (NPCA) - Sun Coast Region : Caroline McLaughlin (Associate Director), Cara Capp (Everglades Restoration Program Manager), and Jacqueline Crucet (Associate Director, National Partnerships). Listen in as we discuss Biscayne Bay, Everglades + CERP, the Jones family, and South Florida. Learn more about the National Parks Conservation Association or follow them on social media. Website: www...
Oct 29, 2018•26 min
Becoming a Resilient City ft. Matt Anderson from City of Coral Gables
This podcast episode features Matt Anderson the Senior Sustainability Analyst of the City of Coral Gables. Listen in as we discuss the city's sustainability action plan, plastic bag/ Styrofoam ban, LEED requirements and leading by example. For more about Resilient Forward visit resilientforward.com. Learn more about the City of Coral Gable's sustainability efforts and follow them on social media. Website: www.coralgables.com/sustainability Facebook: @CityCoralGables Twitter: @CityCoralGables #cl...
Oct 18, 2018•41 min
Climate Literacy, Project Drawdown and CLEO ft. Yoca Arditi-Rocha
Our second podcast features Yoca Arditi-Rocha the Executive Director of The CLEO Institute. Listen in as we discuss climate education, algae blooms and The CLEO Institute. For more podcasts visit resilientforward.com. Learn more about the CLEO Institute on their website and follow them on social media. Website: www.cleoinstitute.org Facebook: @CLEOInstitute Twitter: @CLEOInstitute #resiliency #climatechange #sustainability #SouthFlorida #algae Learn more about Resilient Forward at www.res...
Oct 06, 2018•26 min
Sustainability, Rain Bombs and Developers ft. Brizaga
Our debut podcast features the co-founder of Brizaga: Alec Bogdanoff, Ph.D. and Michael Antinelli, PE, CFM. Listen in as we discuss developers, flooding, rain bombs and home solutions. For more podcasts visit resilientforward.com. Learn more about Brizaga on their website and follow them on social media. Website: www.brizaga.com LinkedIn: Brizaga Facebook: BrizagaHQ Twitter: @BrizagaHQ #resiliency #climatesolutions #sustainability #SouthFlorida Learn more about Resilient Forward at www.resil...
Oct 03, 2018•19 min
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