On this episode, Life & Art, we will be discussing William Braemer’s life experiences including founding Art Fusion Galleries and the challenges and successes he experienced through representing over 800 emerging artists from around the world.

Thanks again for tuning in and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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0:01:00 – Introduction

0:03:00 – William’s upbringing in New York

0:05:00 – William was encouraged to study business at FIU

0:06:30 – Transition from working in fashion at Macy’s to studying culinary arts

0:07:00 – Applied to several apprenticeships in culinary arts at fine hotels in Europe

0:08:00 – Stayed in the hotel and persistence led to getting the apprenticeship at the Splendid Royal in Lugano Switzerland, near Lake Cuomo, Italy which is just north of Milan

0:12:00 – Worked his way through Italy over 3-4 years working in hotels as a chef

0:13:00 – Finished apprenticeship in Europe and moved to Puerto Rico where he owned several bars and catering businesses in the mid-80’s while painting “like a mad man” and smashing a few paintings

0:14:30 – Moved to Miami after selling businesses in Puerto Rico and bought a hotel

0:16:00 – Difficulties getting into galleries as an emerging artist

0:17:00 – Looked at the “wild west” of the Design District and found a location on 40th street to set up a small gallery with his work and sold a sculpture and two paintings in his first month

0:19:00 – Success during the first year in business in the Design District

0:20:30 – Most galleries do not want to deal with emerging artists

0:21:00 – How to submit art for review by William and his team: Artist Submission

0:22:00 – Opened a second location next to his first with 35 artist from around the world

0:24:00 – Created a contract specialized in working with emerging artists containing key elements: time limit of exhibition, price and commission basis

0:27:30 – Combining business and artistic sides to create and curate gallery

0:31:00 – Soaring rents through the years as the Design District became more developed

0:32:30 – Gallery Nights and consistency of the second Saturday of every month

0:34:00 – Larger mid-town gallery of 8,000 square foot displaying 65 artists works

0:35:30 – Zika virus and how it affected the mid-town gallery

0:42:00 – Transition to Wynwood gallery and what prompted this

0:43:00 – Opening St. Petersburg gallery

0:47:00 – Changing with the times: Facebook live feeds, podcasts, experiencing art differently

0:52:00 – Working with the artists that William represents

0:53:30 – Joshua Wingerter Coronavirus-era Paintings on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans

0:56:00 – Rogers Behavioral Health facilities in Miami and Minnesota

0:59:00 – Vito Abba artist and his connection with William

1:03:00 – American’s in London: Art Fusion Galleries and Abba Gallery

1:07:00 – William’s coin sculptures and the story and inspiration behind them

1:15:30 – “There is some kind of challenge with everything that is worthwhile”

1:16:30 – Encouragement by William’s father to pursue business

1:19:00 – “When you buy art, you are buying a moment in time during the artist’s life that can never be recreated”

1:20:00 – Having art forged with William’s name and signature for a fraction of the price

1:21:30 – Public works including Pompano Beach coin fish piece

1:24:00 – Nick Napoletano muralist story on the wall of Art Fusion Gallery

1:30:30 – Vision for the next five years and expected changes to come

1:33:00 – Be able to answer that you shared your talent with the world

1:35:30 – William’s words of wisdom to emerging artists

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William Braemer

Art Fusion Galleries

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On this episode, Life & Running, we will be discussing Frankie Ruiz’s career transitions and life experiences including co-founding the Miami Marathon.

Thanks again for tuning in and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

~ The below show notes and links are provided for your convenience ~

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01:00 – Introduction

02:00 – Miami MarathonBackground

03:30 – Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson

04:30 – PR Running First Miami Marathon

06:30 – Robert and Gabby Pozo, Continental Events & Sports

07:30 – Nike Run Hit Remix

10:00 – Nike Run Club, South Beach & Brickell

12:00 – TEDxMiami Talk, Frankie Ruiz

15:00 – Running in Australia, Oregon, Colorado

16:00 – What kept Frankie in Miami

18:30 – Family helping maintain balance

20:30 – Helping young people grow

22:00 – Kids Run Miami Program

25:30 – Malcolm Gladwell, Runners of New York

27:45 – Alexis Garcia Frankie Ruiz Race Streak Interview

29:30 – Chiquita Banana Training Program

30:45 – Toyota Prius Miami Tropical inaugural marathon

31:45 – ING Title Sponsorship, NYC & Miami Marathon

32:45 – Miami Marathon domain

33:45 – First spinning medal and differentiators

35:15 – US Road Sports & Entertainment, VC out of Texas

35:45 – Lifetime purchased all of our races around 2015

36:30 – Frankie’s day-to-day with Lifetime

37:30 – Hurricane Andrew Haunted House

39:45 – Florida International University (FIU)

40:45 – Higher education, Masters in Public Administration

41:30 – Frankie Ruiz for Mayor!

42:00 – Final Surge App, tracks time spent running

42:30 – Strava and Nike Running App

43:15 – Coros Watch and Garmin Watch

44:15 – Miami Marathon, one week after Super Bowl

45:00 – Increasing international visitors and audience

46:00 – Most memorable marathon was the first!

48:00 – Experiencing a city through events

49:00 – Wrap-up and Frankie has my vote

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On this episode, Life & Healthcare, we will be discussing Dean Teague’s career transitions and life experiences during his time in the Navy and we will also walk though his journey to becoming CEO of CalvertHealth Hospital.

Thanks again for tuning in and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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CalvertHealth Medicine

Patient Comes Second

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Professor Nelson has been one of the most impactful teachers that I have had in my life.  During this episode, we discuss the importance of consciously expanding your perspective, what it means to not be defined by the work that you do, and what can happen when you pursue your passion early on in your career.  Enjoy!

Hear first-hand career advice and life lessons from U.S. Department of State Special Agent Michael Parker.  From insight into transitions throughout his investigative career with various government agencies to his volunteer experience with veterans, Michael instills purpose and passion through telling his story.

I have always viewed Matt as being in a class of his own.  He brings a certain combination of energy, knowledge, and humor to every interaction.  I hope you enjoy listening to Matt tell his story!