Laura Duksta is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and Ambassador of Love. She holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Maryland and is known for her inspirational work on human potential and transformation. Laura self-appointed herself as an Ambassador of Love, aiming to spread the message of love and kindness. She has authored several books, including "I Love You More," "You are a Gift to the World/The World is a Gift to You," and "I'll Hug You More." Her upcoming book, "No Matter What, You Are Loved," is set for release in 2024. Laura's books have sold over a million copies in the US and are available internationally in eight languages. She has delivered presentations to thousands of students and educators globally and has been featured in various media outlets. Laura's talks focus on empowering individuals to embrace challenges, live their best lives, and shine their unique gifts. She speaks at schools, conferences, charitable organizations, churches, and more, inspiring audiences of all ages with messages of love and empowerment https://www.lauraduksta.com/
Today we met with Noelia Suarez (Executive Director) and Ken Fisher (Founder) to talk about the mission to educate and empower humanity about the power of our daily choices and the huge impact these choices have on the health and wellbeing of both ourselves and our planet.
At Heal The Planet, they believe that Small Acts create Huge Impact, and we are extremely excited to share our 100+ Ways To Heal The Planet. The mission is to educate and empower the next generation of children and adults about the power of our daily choices and the huge impact these choices have on the health and well-being of both ourselves and our planet. 100+ Ways is designed to help you select a few new habits that you can implement to make a positive impact on a healthier, more abundant, and sustainable planet. Heal The Planet has a number programs offered throughout the year, but the signature event is Heal The Planet Day on April 21st at Esplanade Park. Come out and celebrate Earth Day by bringing together the South Florida community for a day of family-friendly activities. Heal The Planet Day is a great event with an amazing array of activities for all ages, food vendors, live entertainment, and their amazing 25-foot Globe. https://healtheplanet.com/
The Miss Arc Broward Pageant is an inspiring event for young women ages 6-17 with disabilities. Contestants participate in a supportive pageant environment that builds confidence, lifelong friendships, and a truly unforgettable and heartwarming experience. The Miss Arc Broward Pageant sends participants and the community a powerful message of empowerment and support for individuals with disabilities. https://arcbroward.com/miss-arc-broward/
Let's talk to Camp Live Oak - serving Broward County for over 35 years and winning dozens of awards for their safety and programming!
Camp Live Oak is located in Ft. Lauderdale. We offer both environmental and marine science curricula, with activities centered around unique environmental themes each week. A variety of activities occur every week, all rotating on various days. Field trips, on-site adventures, and guest speakers are scheduled to give each child an extremely well-rounded camp experience. They even offer a Science of the Sea marine science program right from Birch State Park beside the ocean beaches! https://www.campliveoakfl.com/
Today we are chatting with Bobby Rodriguez, the original and still Founder of Ren-Fest, the Florida Renaissance Festival. We will be hearing lot's of interesting stories from starting a one day festival that almost never happened... to now hosting 8 unique themed weekends. https://www.ren-fest.com/
It's the 50th year anniversary at the Broward County Library, so let's chat with Library Director Allison Grubbs. With 37 branch locations covering more than one million square feet, host over 10 million visitors and circulate nine million items annually, and over one million library card holders who can choose from over three million library materials for public use. Learn more about the Broward County Library system and its many offerings at: https://www.broward.org/library/Pages/Default.aspx
ArtServe ushers in the new year with a fresh take on the past, present and future through art works, retro music, interactive creative stations for kids and adults, guest speaker to discuss the future of A.I., and more!
The Friends of Birch State Park is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed to help preserve, conserve, enhance, and promote Hugh Taylor Birch State Park through community support. The organization has initiated and assisted in securing funding for several large-scale capital improvement projects, such as the installation of a new floating dock and welcome pavilion, cleaning of the park’s coastal dune lake and moat, and replacement of the north playground equipment. They have also raised funds for the installation of a meditation garden and the restoration of the park’s beach tunnel. Additionally, they fund the park’s live animal program and purchase supplies and needed veterinary care for the program. The Friends of Birch State Park is dedicated to supporting the preservation and enhancement of the park through various initiatives and projects. For more information: https://birchstatepark.org/
Superhero Swim Academy has designed an exciting, productive and fun curriculum to teach proper swimming techniques that could help save lives! For more information: https://www.superheroswimacademy.com/
Ignite Broward is South Florida’s most exciting, family-friendly festival of interactive art and technology is coming back to Broward brighter than ever. Presented by Broward County Cultural Division in partnership with MAD Arts, Ignite features immersive large-scale projection mapping and interactive light sculptures and installations in Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach, Florida. The third annual IGNITE festival runs from January 24 through 28, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach, with an array of immersive and interactive light and sound-based experiences created by top national and international artists and designers using the most innovative digital technologies. For more information visit: https://ignitebroward.com/
Meet Khrystyne Jamerson from the South Florida Wildlife Center and their mission to protect wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, and education. This hidden gem is close to Snyder Park and since 1969, the South Florida Wildlife Center has treated and rehabilitated thousands of injured and orphaned wildlife animals in the tri-county area. The Center is the highest-volume wildlife hospital in Florida, admitting between 10,000-12,000 animals each year. https://www.southfloridawildlifecenter.org/
Since 1988, over 20,000 children have been educated and inspired by their participation in the Florida Youth Orchestra. In this week's episode we talk with Myra Weaver, the Chief Executive Officer of the 501(c)3. https://www.floridayouthorchestra.org/index.html
Looking for a great after-school option that will build discipline and fitness? On this week's featured episode of the podcast, we talk with Sensei Bruce at Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu about how they make it easy for families to see what the martial arts experience will be like: https://ftljj.com/
At FFFTL we love finding and sharing cool activities that our local families can enjoy here in South Florida. One of those activities can be the local sports leagues, but where do you start? If you've been wanting to get your girls involved with a local softball league, in this episode we talk with Kristy and Nicole from BP Academy (a favorite amongst our learners at Acton Academy). For more info visit: https://www.instagram.com/bp__academy/
Meet Lorra Daily, author of What Makes Me: ABC Affirmations to Empower, which just hit #1 on Amazon for a New Release in "Children's Books on Health."
Lorra is a "LaunchPadder" at Acton Academy in Austin, Texas and in this podcast we talk about what that means, how she became a published author before graduating from HS, and how she started writing this book when she was twelve. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CHL92T91/
Learn More About The Stranahan House and The Founding Families Fall Festival
From 5-8pm and free for all, come out on Sept 22nd for the Founding Families Fall Festival. There will be food trucks, beer and wine vendors, games for people of all ages, live music, and of course the living history of the Stranhan House located right in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale: https://stranahanhouse.org/founding-families-fall-festival/
South Florida is surging. Whether you count new residents, business growth, dollars flowing, or even traffic counts - Fort Lauderdale is one of the hottest markets in the country. In today's episode we meet with Jenni Morejon of the DDA who has been doing their part to power this growth - and she will be sharing what makes FTL unique compared against its sister cities all across the country. Don't miss Part 1 where we explored the latest developments of the Huizenga Reimagined project. Visit https://www.ddaftl.org/ for more information
Imagine a world-class park and greenspace with all the amenities right in the heart of the Downtown... that is exactly what the Huizenga Reminagined project is all about. In this Part 1 session, we talk about this major project that will change the feel of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Don't miss Part 2 where we dig into the DDA's dedicated work in the surging growth of South Florida. Visit https://www.ddaftl.org/ for more information
Supermoms helps lay the foundation for a lifetime of success in education and community. They serve as a hub for local moms to dish online and gather in real life, either via planned playdates (with kids) or seminars and workshops (without kids) hosted by Supermoms of Broward Inc. For more information visit: https://www.thesupermoms.org/
This week is Broward Navy Days, aka Fleet Week here in Fort Lauderdale. It is a great time to see the ships, the sailors, and even the jets who will be filling the skies for the Air Show over the weekend. Tune in for this short visit with LT Johnson and OS1 Tosun to talk about their visit to the Port and FTL. Thank you to Lt Chris Johnson from Alabama and OS1 Alyssa Tosun (from right here in Broward County) for taking the chat with us.