Born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Rick joined the U.S. Navy at age 17. He attended Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) training Class 109 in Coronado, CA. Rick was assigned to SEAL Team TWO in Little Creek, VA in 1980. He served at SEAL Team TWO from 1980 until 1985, specializing in winter warfare, combat diving, and sniping until he was selected for duty at SEAL Team SIX in 1985. In 1993, Rick received the Silver Star Medal for Valor during the Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down). He served at ST-6 from 1985 through October of 2012. During his time at ST-6, Rick acted as sniper, explosives expert, lead training Chief, sniper team leader, and Deputy Operations Officer. Rick continues to serve his country and fellow SEALs by helping to educate others about this unique special operations force and further the Frogman heritage as the Executive Director of Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce. Rick is married to Barbara Kaiser and has two children, Emily and Eric. Rick and Barbara currently reside in Vero Beach, Florida.

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Brian Edwards carved his path alongside icons like Donna Summer and Joan Rivers. Over the decades, he built a reputation as a multi-award-winning talent executive, client relations rep, producer, writer, and occasional performer – working with some of the most recognizable names in show business: Cindy Crawford, Susan Sarandon, Melissa Rivers, Whoopi Goldberg, Farrah Fawcett, Shirley Jones, Naomi Judd, and Vanessa Williams—just to name a few. As a tribute to his work with the legendary Queen of Disco, his legacy even takes the stage in the Tony-nominated Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, where Edwards is portrayed—reminding us that the voices behind the scenes deserve to be honored just as boldly as those in front of them.

Edwards has now released his third collection of life stories, Come Sit With Me and Let’s Talk—an unfiltered, heartfelt companion to his multi-award winning books, Enter Miss Thang (2013) and I Might Have Been Queen (2019). This latest volume distills Edwards’ singular journey into the intimacy of a heart-to-heart, blending the most memorable stories from his earlier books with fresh recollections, untold chapters, and photos. He shares the triumphs and trials that shaped a career defined by resilience, recognition, and influence—offering perspective, encouragement, and the kind of advice that only comes from living it.

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Key “Future-Ready” Initiatives:
* MIA Airport Modernization: The “Modernization in Action” (M.I.A.) plan is renovating over 600 elevators/escalators, replacing 126 boarding bridges, and updating 196 restrooms. Major projects include a $136-million Flamingo Garage expansion (2025 completion), a new $350-million Westin MIA Hotel (2027 completion), and a planned $750-million Concourse K expansion.
* Economic & Workforce Development: The county is investing in high-growth industries like tech, construction, and hospitality. This includes the Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship, which covers up to 60 credits at Miami Dade College for eligible students.
* Innovation & Technology: The Future Ready plan includes creating a streamlined, digital business-permitting tool, expanding broadband access, and partnering with startups for environmental solutions.
* Resilience & Sustainability: The agenda prioritizes storm-hardening infrastructure, energy-efficient building upgrades, and fostering green technology to protect against climate change.
* Government Efficiency: The WISE305 initiative aims to modernize county operations by cutting red tape, updating old policies, and leveraging automation to reduce costs for businesses.

These initiatives are designed to make Miami-Dade a global hub for business and travel, ensuring long-term sustainability and economic growth.

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PLAYR is a science-backed nutrition brand specifically designed for youth athletes to support growth, focus, and performance. It provides tailored, age-appropriate supplements—such as CORE for daily hydration and CLUTCH for game-day, featuring ingredients for muscle recovery, focus, and gut health without adult-level dosing.

Key aspects of PLAYR include:
* Targeted Nutrition:
* Key Products
* Foundational Focus
* Expert Backing
* Nutraceutical Approach

PLAYR is designed to build a solid, healthy foundation for young athletes’ long-term development.

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Allison DiPalo is an author, educator, and founder working at the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, ethics, and meaning. With over two decades of experience in direct patient care, trauma-informed practice, and program development, her work bridges rigorous scientific inquiry with deep respect for the human experience. Her writing focuses on responsible approaches to altered states, integration, nervous system regulation, and the ethical considerations surrounding psychedelic science and mental-health innovation. She is known for translating complex neurobiological and psychological concepts into grounded, accessible language without oversimplifying their depth. Allison is the founder of Community of Compassion Church and Compassion Campus, where she develops education, facilitator training programs, and curriculum grounded in safety, evidence-based practice, and integrity. Her work is guided by a commitment to discernment over hype, structure over bypassing, and care over performance.

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Jaclyn Sklaver is an internationally recognized sports nutritionist who works with gym enthusiasts and the world’s top professional athletes to optimize performance, body composition and metabolic health. She is the former Head of Performance nutrition for the Orlando Magic NBA team.
Jaclyn’s practice, Athleats Nutrition is operated with the combined philosophy of both performance nutrition and functional medicine. Jaclyn uses her years of experience to optimize health and correct existing obstacles which improve immediate and long-term performance. Her philosophy is that each individual requires their own tailored plan and approach. Jaclyn’s attention to detail, extensive knowledge and years of experience educating and coaching clients set her apart from the rest. Jaclyn is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in both Florida and New York State, a NASM-certified personal trainer and a USAW-L1 weightlifting coach. Jaclyn holds a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition from The University of Bridgeport. She is a recipient of the 2020 Atlanta Women in Sports Trailblazer Award. Her work can be found in Muscle & Fitness Hers, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Shape, Fitness Magazine and CBS Sports.

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Dr. Grettel Garcia, MD, is a board-certified internist based in Miami, FL, affiliated with UHealth - University of Miami Health System and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 2017 and completed her residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She specializes in internal medicine, treating conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease, and is fluent in Spanish.

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Dr. Earl J. Campazzi is board certified and has trained and practiced at some of the finest medical institutions in the country. At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Campazzi spent several years on staff providing medical care and teaching resident physicians. He completed his medical training at The Johns Hopkins University and served as chief resident. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Campazzi holds additional postgraduate degrees including a Master of Public Health with emphasis in Health Care Policy and Management and a Master of Health Sciences with emphasis in Immunology and Infectious Diseases, both from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. In 2020, he completed The Stanford Genetics and Genomics Certificate program at Stanford University. Dr. Campazzi also earned his Master of Business Administration with Health Services Management concentration from Duke University Fuqua School of Business. He completed his Bachelor of Arts at The Johns Hopkins University.

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