Hidden Florida and Beyond
Welcome to Hidden Florida and Beyond. This is a show about the people, passions, and moments shaping culture, leadership, and influence. Each episode dives beneath the surface with athletes, entertainers, business leaders, and cultural figures to talk ambition, discipline, success, failure, reinvention, and the paths that get people where they are. Some conversations start around major moments or careers, others wander into unexpected territory, but all of them are candid, wide-ranging, and driven by curiosity. Big guests. Real access. No small talk.
Episodes
After more than three decades with the Miami Police Department, including serving as the city's 43rd Chief of Police, Manny Morales joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid conversation as he reflects on a career dedicated to public service.
From his early days as a military police officer in the U.S. Army to leading one of America's most recognizable police departments, Manny shares the experiences, lessons, and relationship...
Guy Bavli
What happens when a world-renowned mentalist crashes a food festival? In this special mini episode, we sit down with Guy Bavli, whose mind-bending show has captivated audiences around the world and is now a staple at Fort Lauderdale's historic Riverside Hotel. Guy explains the difference between magic and mentalism before leaving us completely speechless with demonstrations that have to be seen to be believed—includ...
Casa Playa
Just steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach, Casa Playa brings the vibrant flavors of Latin America to a stylish, beach-chic setting. Inspired by the cuisines of Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Spain, and beyond, the restaurant pairs fresh coastal ingredients with bold, authentic recipes and handcrafted cocktails. Whether you're stopping by for brunch, happy hour, or a memorable dinner, Casa Playa offers an inviting atmosphere wher...
Wan's Mandarin House
A Fort Lauderdale landmark since 1966, Wan's Mandarin House has been serving authentic Cantonese and traditional Chinese cuisine for nearly six decades. Now operated by the fourth generation of the Wan family, the restaurant blends time-honored family recipes with warm hospitality that has kept generations of guests coming back. As one of Broward County's longest-standing family-owned restaurants, Wan's Mandari...
Sunness Supper Club & Bar Betty
Sunness Supper Club blends the nostalgia of a classic American supper club with a fresh, modern approach to dining. The chef-driven menu features elevated comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and warm hospitality in a stylish yet inviting atmosphere. The culinary program is led by Chef Allen Susser, the only two-time James Beard Award-winning chef in Broward County, whose influence helped shape S...
Craft Food Tours
Craft Food Tours offers a delicious way to experience Greater Fort Lauderdale beyond the typical restaurant visit. Their guided walking food tours combine chef-selected tastings, local history, and behind-the-scenes stories, giving guests the chance to explore neighborhoods one bite at a time. Whether you're a longtime local or visiting for the first time, Craft Food Tours showcases the people, flavors, and hidden ...
Stacy Ritter, President & CEO of Visit Lauderdale
We sit down with Stacy Ritter, President & CEO of Visit Lauderdale, to talk about the mission behind Dine Out Lauderdale and why supporting local restaurants matters more than ever. Stacy shares how the annual dining event helps Broward County restaurants navigate the slower summer months while giving locals the chance to experience incredible prix fixe menus at some of...
Chelsea Michaels, trained family nurse practitioner and aesthetic medicine specialist, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid conversation about beauty, aging, wellness, and the science behind some of today's most talked-about treatments.
With a background spanning pediatrics, plastic surgery, and aesthetic medicine, Chelsea shares her journey from studying business and considering law school to building a career in on...
CeCe Luca, founder of Sorted Living Company and former organizing expert with Netflix's The Home Edit, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a fun, behind-the-scenes conversation about clutter, organization, and the surprising psychology behind why so many of us struggle to keep our homes in order.
After years of helping everyone from busy families to celebrities create order out of chaos, CeCe shares how a childhood obsession with...
Mela Headley, licensed mental health clinician and relationship therapist, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for an honest, eye-opening conversation about intimacy, communication, and the relationship issues most people struggle with.
Drawing from her work with individuals and couples, Mela breaks down the difference between sex and sexuality, why so many people learn about intimacy from the wrong sources, and how misconceptions fo...
Olivia Rae, host of Local 10's SoFlo H2O, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a fun, candid conversation about her journey from being an introverted high school student to becoming one of South Florida's most recognizable lifestyle TV personalities.
Olivia shares how a high school journalism class pushed her out of her comfort zone, eventually leading her into television, small-market reporting in Texas, and ultimately back home ...
Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to operate one of the most ambitious luxury resort destinations in the Caribbean.
Graeme breaks down the scale of the operation - from thousands of employees and guests at any time to dozens of restaurants, a massive casino, and nonstop events - all working together like a small city.
He explains how Baha Mar h...
Chef Louie Bossi - founder of Louie Bossi’s Ristorante and partner behind multiple South Florida restaurant concepts - joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a restaurant that people can’t stop talking about.
Louie breaks down why consistency matters more than anything else, how staffing challenges after COVID changed the industry, and why training th...
Two very different worlds—music and golf—but a surprisingly similar mindset behind success.
Grammy Award‑winning artist Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men and viral golf personality Fat Perez (Bob Does Sports) join Hidden Florida & Beyond for a unique back‑to‑back episode recorded in the Bahamas at the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Celebrity Invitational.
Shawn kicks things off with a conversation that goes far beyond t...
Legendary live event producer Ray Steinman joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the world of massive live events—from Ultra Music Festival to global productions spanning over 30 countries.
A true “behind-the-scenes” operator, Ray shares how he built a career not by being in the spotlight, but by making everything run smoothly when the spotlight turns on. He breaks down what it re...
Two generations of football greatness. Two completely different journeys. One conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.
Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. (“Megatron”) and NFL legend Marcus Allen join Hidden Florida & Beyond for a rare back‑to‑back episode recorded in the Bahamas at the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Celebrity Invitational at Baha Mar.
Calvin opens up about life beyond the game—from his e...
Dr. Ernesto “Ernie” Garcia, physician and CEO of Pure Beauty Center, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond Botox and beauty treatments.
From spending nearly a decade in medical training to stepping away from traditional family medicine, Dr. Garcia shares why he chose to build a practice focused on helping people look—and feel—their best. He opens up ab...
Two elite athletes. Two completely different sports. One honest look at what it really takes to compete at the highest level—and what comes after.
Olympic legend Bode Miller and World Series champion Johnny Damon join Hidden Florida & Beyond in a back‑to‑back episode recorded at Baha Mar in the Bahamas during the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Celebrity Invitational.
Bode shares what it’s actually like being complet...
Troop Commander Ellery Collado of the Florida Highway Patrol joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond traffic stops.
With more than two decades in law enforcement, Ellery shares the unexpected journey that led him from growing up in New York with a very different perception of police, to becoming a leader responsible for protecting South Florida’s highways. Along the way, ...
This episode brings together two very different conversations...
First up, Ed Burns and Benjamin Bratt sit down fresh off the golf course and get into how a film turned into a real-life friendship. They talk about meeting later in their careers despite running in the same circles for decades, why they connected so quickly, and how priorities shift as you get older—family, time, and keeping a tighter circle.
They also ge...
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