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Hidden Florida and Beyond

Hidden Florida and Beyond

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    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.

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      • Angela Posillico: Pageants, Purpose & the Power Behind Miss International World
        Mar 5 2026

        Angela Posillico — former pageant queen, classically trained vocalist, longtime cosmetics industry pro, and the founder/CEO of Miss International World and Miss Latina International — joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a lively, eye‑opening conversation that goes far deeper than crowns and evening gowns.

        Angela breaks down the reality of modern pageantry: empowerment, cultural representation, professional development, and the life‑changing opportunities that can come from walking onto a stage with confidence. From her years performing internationally after training at Juilliard, to creating two global pageant systems centered on diversity and opportunity, Angela reveals how pageants helped launch her own entertainment career — including singing across Europe and landing roles like Phantom of the Opera — and how she now builds those same pathways for women around the world.

        The episode also explores the misunderstood parts of pageants: the nerves, the alter‑egos, the blackout moments on stage, the values judges actually look for, the misconceptions families have, and why authenticity often beats years of pageant experience. Angela shares stories of women competing well into their 40s, 50s, and beyond; how confidence evolves with age; and why diversity and cultural pride are central to her international competition.

        Hidden Florida & Beyond…where the real stories live beneath the surface.

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        45 m
      • Alev Ersoy: Luxury Dining, Leadership, and the Passion Behind Eddie V’s Experience
        Feb 26 2026

        Alev Ersoy — the charismatic managing partner of Eddie V’s Fort Lauderdale — joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a passionate, high‑energy conversation about hospitality, culture, leadership, and what it really takes to run one of South Florida’s busiest luxury dining destinations.

        Born in France to Turkish parents and starting in the restaurant industry as a young busboy who barely spoke English, Alev shares his journey from Orlando’s fine‑dining scene to managing partner roles at The Capital Grille and now Eddie V’s. He talks about how his multicultural background shaped his approach to hospitality: the warmth and generosity of Turkish culture mixed with the sophistication and elegance of French dining.

        Alev breaks down what makes Eddie V’s special — the “culture of indulgence,” the live nightly music, the award‑winning wine list, prime steaks, elite seafood sourcing, and the effortless glamor woven into every detail. He reveals the behind‑the‑scenes preparation that goes into delivering “the ultimate luxury guest experience,” from personalized menus for CEOs to custom runway‑themed table setups, roses at the table, and remembering guests by association, story, and instinct.

        The conversation goes deeper into the heart of restaurant leadership: hiring with intention, building deep loyalty among staff, shaping culture, managing 87 employees, maintaining standards, handling mistakes with generosity (“you fix it fast, and then you plus‑one it”), and why people — not plates — are the soul of a successful restaurant.

        Hidden Florida & Beyond… where the real stories live beneath the surface.

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        26 m
      • Eric Schwartzreich: High‑Stakes Law, Wild Florida Cases & the Truth Behind the Courtroom
        Feb 19 2026

        Criminal defense attorney Eric Schwartzreich joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a fast‑talking, unfiltered conversation that dives deep into the adrenaline, chaos, and strategy behind some of Florida’s wildest courtrooms.

        From being wrongly accused at boarding school to defending judges, celebrities, cartel members, cops, and true Florida‑man characters, Eric shares how he built a 30‑year career on creativity, instinct, and the belief that any case can be won if you find the right angle. He opens up about early losses, hard lessons, and the moment he realized being a trial lawyer meant being part‑performer, part‑psychologist, and part‑magician.

        Eric breaks down the real meaning of “not guilty,” the power of charm in front of a jury, and why authenticity matters more than theatrics. He talks about NDAs that don’t hold up, jurors who fall asleep mid‑trial, dangerous clients, mob and cartel cases, stand‑your‑ground battles that went all the way to the Florida Supreme Court, and how he once dismantled a prosecution by blowing up a photo of a late‑night sex shop called “Booby’s Love Trap.”

        Hidden Florida & Beyond…where the real stories live beneath the surface.

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        38 m
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