On today’s episode of Cafecito y Croquetas we’re sitting down with Miami native, author, and environmental advocate Andrew Otazo – a man who has personally picked up 37,200 pounds of trash from South Florida’s mangroves… and is still going . Andrew walks us through his wild journey: from West Point and the U.S. State Department , to Harvard, Cuban policy work in D.C., launching his own PR agency, writing The Miami Creation Myth … and then becoming the guy who decided, “If nobody’s going to clean...
Nov 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 134
Feliz Friday, mi gente! 🦃☕️ In today’s Cafecito y Croquetas, brought to you by Stay Tranquilo & Henco, we’re officially less than a week out from Thanksgiving and already seeing Christmas trees everywhere… so it’s time for some holiday REAL TALK. We get into: That awkward “adult” phase of Christmas gifts: cash vs gift cards, asking for deodorant, socks & laptop money instead of toys 😂 The most overrated Thanksgiving foods (yes… turkey catches a stray) and what we wouldn’t miss if it di...
Nov 21, 2025•24 min•Ep. 133
Good morning, ¡Buenos Días! Welcome back to another episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , brought to you by Stay Tranquilo and H&CO. Today we’re joined by a very special guest — Chef Renato Viola , the Founder & Mastermind behind Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza , one of Miami’s most loved and fastest-growing pizza brands. In this episode, we dive deep into Chef Renato’s incredible journey — from a small town near the Amalfi Coast to becoming a nationally recognized chef in the United States th...
Nov 19, 2025•34 min•Ep. 132
Happy Monday, mi gente ☕️💛 In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we’re flipping the script on the usual news cycle and sharing only the good stuff — stories that prove there’s still a lot of heart, courage, and kindness in the world. We dive into: 🌿 Miami’s Mangrove Guardian – Andrew Otazo, a Cuban-American writer, runner, and environmental activist who has removed over 35,000 pounds of trash from our local mangroves, including refrigerators, couches, tires, and even an abandoned boat. 🪂 ...
Nov 17, 2025•21 min•Ep. 131
Welcome back to another vibey Friday on Cafecito y Croquetas , presented by Stay Tranquilo ☕🌴 Shades on, fedora on, cafecito in hand — we’re kicking off the weekend with good energy , Miami culture, and a full breakdown of everything happening around the 305. 🌴 This Week’s Miami Rundown We dive into one of the biggest weekends in Coconut Grove as the Coconut Grove crew takes over multiple spots across the neighborhood — live music, DJs, and a full-day party stretching from Bodega , Sandbar , a...
Nov 14, 2025•14 min•Ep. 130
Grab your cafecito ☕️—today we’re talking global expansion with Mike from H&Co , who leads their Global Expansion team. From when it makes sense to go international to how tariffs and nearshoring are reshaping strategy , Mike breaks down the real-world playbook for entering LATAM (Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile) , UAE/Saudi , Europe , Canada , and more. We also get into culture, careers, and some elite sports-travel stories (World Cup, Wimbledon, El Clásico). What you’ll learn How to know i...
Nov 12, 2025•38 min•Ep. 129
Start your week with a hot cafecito and all the vibes on this Monday edition of Cafecito y Croquetas , presented by Stay Tranquilo and H&Co . Pooch rides solo today, breaking down a massive weekend for South Florida sports : • Miami Dolphins upset the Bills in a huge division win • Inter Miami handled business • Miami Heat secured a W • Miami Hurricanes kept the streak alive Plus, we talk about the cold front finally hitting Miami . Yup… sweater weather in the 305 is officially here. Highs i...
Nov 10, 2025•9 min•Ep. 128
Happy Friday, Miami! Hoodie season is peeking in—cool nights, sunny days, and a packed weekend line-up. In this Cafecito y Croquetas episode, we run through the best things to do around the 305 and where to eat after. What’s on deck: E1 Miami GP (Virginia Key): all-electric powerboat racing with celeb-owned teams—make it a beach day and catch the action from the water. Miami Beach Polo World Cup (Collins Park): free viewing from the sand + ticketed hospitality if you wanna dress it up. Miami Hea...
Nov 07, 2025•22 min•Ep. 127
Today on the Stay Tranquilo Podcast , Andre sits down with Donny Joshua-Felix — performance coach at DBC , lifelong runner and former Howard University soccer player — for a real conversation about identity, faith, discipline, and the mindset it takes to actually become the person you say you want to be. From growing up in a Haitian Christian household (grandfather a pastor, dad a church musician) to chasing PRs, missing them, and learning not to attach self-worth to results, Donny breaks down t...
Nov 05, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 125
Good morning y bienvenidos back to Cafecito y Croquetas ! Today we’re joined by Saidin Hernández , an estate & tax planning attorney serving U.S. and international families, family offices, and entrepreneurs. We dive into the real drivers of generational wealth transfer (spoiler: it’s more succession than taxes), how to involve the next generation early, and why the billable hour may be dead in the age of AI. Plus a little Miami life, grit, and parenting talk—porque claro. Saidin also shares...
Nov 05, 2025•35 min•Ep. 126
Welcome back to Cafecito y Croquetas , Miami’s favorite morning show powered by Stay Tranquilo ☕ Happy Monday & happy start to holiday season! Today we’re diving into BIG Miami news and impactful community stories: 🌴 Miami Community & Caribbean Support Hurricane Melissa brought heavy devastation across Jamaica and parts of the Caribbean. With nearly 80% of Jamaica without power and major infrastructure damage, we’re rallying for relief efforts, donation links, and supply drives to help ...
Nov 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 124
Miami’s most haunted places, spooky legends, and true ghost stories—right in our backyard. In this Halloween special of Cafecito y Croquetas , we explore haunted Miami : the infamous Villa Paula (Little Haiti) , the Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables) and its 13th-floor myth, the historic Miami City Cemetery (1897) , plus a nod to the Dering Estate burial mounds. We compare top Halloween candies (Reese’s vs. Kit Kat vs. Skittles), touch on Día de los Muertos traditions, and react live to breaking Miam...
Oct 31, 2025•23 min•Ep. 123
In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we sit down with Ivan Herrera , Founder & CEO of Univista Insurance , to hear one of the most powerful immigrant success stories in Miami. From escaping communist Cuba and attempting to flee by raft, to working construction on his second day in America, Ivan’s journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and the American Dream. With just $40,000 , Ivan and his wife launched Univista—today one of the most recognized insurance brands in Florida. ☕ In t...
Oct 29, 2025•33 min•Ep. 122
Happy Halloween week! We’re in full costume mode (Power Ranger, Dumb & Dumber vibes and more) and diving into a wild Monday mix: the reported “Louvre heist,” an interstellar object cruising through our solar system, AI/movie rabbit holes, and whether trick-or-treating is falling off—or just evolving into adult bar crawls. Grab your cafecito and let’s get spooky. ☕🧟♂️ What we cover: Our Halloween fits + how many costumes is too many The “Louvre got robbed?!” theories and museum security hot...
Oct 27, 2025•21 min•Ep. 121
Miami is on 🔥 this weekend! From the Jonas Brothers hitting the stage to Latin Music Week taking over the city – we’re breaking down the biggest events, concerts, pop-ups, and nightlife you can’t miss. In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas , we cover: 🎤 Jonas Brothers LIVE in Miami – what to expect & how to get last-minute tickets 🎶 Latin Music Week highlights and the hottest artists pulling up 🍽️ Exclusive pop-ups, food festivals, and brunch spots buzzing this weekend 💃 Where the par...
Oct 24, 2025•11 min•Ep. 120
Today’s episode is a powerful reminder of purpose, service, and love. We sit down with Raymond Rodriguez (Co-founder of the Live Like Bella® movement) to share Bella’s story—her fight, her joy, and the mission that carries her legacy forward: helping families battling childhood cancer and accelerating research. In this conversation: Bella’s journey and the moment “Live Like Bella” was born How a viral tribute (LeBron James & Dwyane Wade) turned into a global movement What families actually n...
Oct 22, 2025•38 min•Ep. 119
☕ What’s Brewing This Week: A North Miami Beach police officer starts a Domino Club at a local high school to connect cultures and bring students together—no phones, just real conversation and tradition. Miami Fashion Week kicks off with major designers, events, and local flair lighting up the city. The EDM scene was booming this weekend at the Three Points Festival. Overtown receives a $175 million development boost to revitalize a historic community. Cooler temperatures in Miami? Believe it or...
Oct 20, 2025•12 min•Ep. 118
☕ Cafecito y Croquetas — brought to you by H&CO & Stay Tranquilo 🌴 We’re back with your favorite morning cafecito crew talking all things Miami — from this week’s hottest events like 3 Points Festival and art pop-ups across Wynwood, to the latest in local culture, sports, and everything that makes the 305 vibe unmatched. Join us as we mix good conversation, laughs, and community stories over a cafecito and a fresh croqueta — the Miami way. ✨ Presented by: 👉 H&CO – Business Advisors...
Oct 17, 2025•11 min•Ep. 117
On this Cafecito y Croquetas episode, we sit down with Pablo Barreiro , Chairman of FORTEC Modern Real Estate —recently recognized by the South Florida Business Journal for rapid growth—to talk about a mission that’s bigger than buildings: fixing America’s childcare deserts through early-education real estate. Pablo shares how his path from broker (plus a law degree) led to launching a preschool-focused development platform during 2020—and why the team has already delivered 32 schools across 12 ...
Oct 15, 2025•36 min•Ep. 116
Miami is buzzing! In this week’s episode of Cafecito y Croquetas brought to you by Stay Tranquilo & H&CO, we’re diving into all the feel-good news happening around the 305. From Gloria Estefan officially getting a street named after her in Miami (well deserved, queen 👑), to Billie Eilish making waves in the Magic City, there’s plenty to celebrate. We’ll also highlight more positive stories coming out of the Latino community — the kind of uplifting energy your Monday morning cafecito nee...
Oct 13, 2025•13 min•Ep. 115
What we cover: • Pilates & Lattes at Chase Stadium (Inter Miami) : first-of-its-kind co-ed Pilates fest + match day vibes • Class lineup: 4:30 PM Spanish Mat w/ Val , a classic flow w/ Steph Katz , and a Pilates Bootcamp w/ Dorian • Wellness activations (hydration, sunscreen, photo ops) + post-event game seating together • Breaking the stigma: why men should try Pilates/yoga & how it complements strength training • Miami’s booming wellness community—run clubs, studio pop-ups, and finding...
Oct 10, 2025•17 min•Ep. 114
From showcasing local success stories to helping the next generation of entrepreneurs, this conversation dives into: 💼 The inspiration behind the H&CO. x Stay Tranquilo collaboration 🌴 How Miami’s business landscape has transformed since the ’80s ☕ The importance of culture, connection, and cafecito in building relationships 👥 Empowering new leaders through storytelling If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, community, and all things Miami, this one’s for you. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intr...
Oct 08, 2025•14 min•Ep. 113
Good morning, fam! Welcome to the first episode of Cafecito y Croquetas —your Miami-flavored morning show. Today we’re kicking off with feel-good news and culture: Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show—what it means for the NFL and the Latino community Freedom Tower reopens this month—why it matters for Miami and the Cuban diaspora Miami Police Ride : 19 officers biking 260 miles to raise cancer awareness—how to support Zach the Baker : trade a haiku for sourdough all October New op...
Oct 06, 2025•19 min•Ep. 111
“One of the most surreal moments—and we didn’t even know the history we were making.” FSU legend Roberto Aguayo sits down with Stay Tranquilo to walk through the 2013 national championship run, life under Jimbo Fisher, playing with Jameis Winston, the Clemson beatdown, Auburn in Pasadena, and what it really takes to be elite as a specialist. We also dig into today’s college game—NIL, the transfer portal, and why discipline, coaching, and culture still separate winners. What we cover: Growing up ...
Sep 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 110
From “can’t miss” FSU legend to second-round draft pick—and the public adversity that followed. In Part 2, Roberto Aguayo gives a raw, step-by-step breakdown of the NFL transition: the swing change he made right after college, why it hurt early, how he rebuilt his motion and confidence, and what it’s like dealing with expectations, media, and identity when the ball stops splitting the uprights. He also shares the Carolina 10-for-10 tryout, the candid Rams front-office conversation, and how those...
Sep 24, 2025•39 min•Ep. 109
We’re live from Pitbull Stadium with a very special guest — FIU legend and current DB coach Anthony Gaitor. From his days as a three-time All-Sun Belt standout and NFL Draft pick to now leading FIU’s secondary, Gaitor shares his journey, the importance of doing it “in your backyard,” and why this season feels like 2010 all over again. We dive into: Gaitor’s favorite FIU playing memories (Texas A&M pick-six, Sun Belt title, first bowl win) His transition from NFL player to coach Insights on n...
Aug 26, 2025•27 min•Ep. 108
“You don’t reach excellence by accident.”Olympic snowboarder Alex Deibold joins us to share the powerful journey behind his Olympic medal — and the challenges that came after it.From early sacrifices and heartbreak in Vancouver, to finally reaching the podium in Sochi, Alex takes us through the highs, the lows, and the deep identity crisis that comes after a sports career ends.Now, through community, mentorship, and rediscovering his purpose, Alex is learning how to translate athletic excellence...
Aug 05, 2025•52 min•Ep. 107
In this episode of the Stay Tranquilo Podcast (in partnership with PAC – Pro Athlete Community), former Miami Dolphins and Florida Gators linebacker Jelani Jenkins opens up about his football career, the transition out of sports, and the deep inner work that reshaped his life. We go beyond the stats and highlight reel to explore: ✅ The pressures of playing for Urban Meyer & Florida during the Swamp Kings era ✅ Being drafted by the Miami Dolphins & the gritty reality of NFL life ✅ The emo...
Jul 22, 2025•38 min•Ep. 106
Join us in this inspiring athlete documentary as we delve into the life of Julius Thomas, the NFL's most interesting tight end, and his journey of career reinvention and personal growth. From the highs of sports success to the lows of mental health struggles, Thomas's story is a testament to the power of mental resilience and the importance of athlete mindset. In this sports documentary, we explore the behind-the-scenes of Thomas's athletic journey, including his struggles with career transition...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 105
From Last Chance U to the NFL and back again — John Franklin III opens up like never before. In this powerful episode of Life After Sports, John reflects on a journey defined by perseverance, faith, and purpose. He shares what it was like going from Florida State to Auburn to FAU, how he battled through constant position changes, injuries, and being overlooked — and how it ultimately led him to his real calling: being a mentor, coach, and vessel for others chasing their dreams. John talks Tom Br...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 104
