Question 1

Markin Abras, Publisher

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Publisher and founder of Miami Living Magazine. After living in New York City for over 12 years, he made Miami his home for work and play. He often writes for Miami Living besides managing business affairs and more.

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Question 2

Adriana Garuolis, Collaborations

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Adriana is a passionate writer and marketing professional whose love for travel and world cultures informs her creative perspective. Since 2020, she has contributed to Miami Living Magazine as a writer, interviewer, and sales & marketing team member. Adriana specializes in spotlighting emerging talent across fashion, art, music, wellness, sports, and film - bringing depth and curiosity to each interview. In addition to her editorial work, she supports the magazine’s digital marketing, advertising partnerships, and business development initiatives.

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Question 3

Mateo Guedes, Sales & Marketing

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With over 6 years of extensive experience in internet marketing and social media, Matheus Guedes brings valuable expertise to support e-marketing efforts. His skills encompass ad sales, marketing programs, business development, and strategic collaborations.. Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/eaimateo/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matheus-guedes-1599a2bb)

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Question 4

Laurie Barboza, Art Director

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Laurie is a self-taught graphic designer with over 20 years of experience transforming ideas into compelling visual stories. With an eye for detail and a deep passion for design, she’s constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of her creativity. Laurie's work has been published around the globe, a testament to her unique style and intuitive understanding of visual communication. Driven by curiosity and guided by instinct, she continues to evolve her craft, blending artistic expression with purposeful design.

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Question 5

Tiago Lima, Writer

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Tiago Lima is a writer and literary enthusiast with a background that blends creativity, and a deep love for language. With two published fiction books, a Master’s degree in Literature, and a law degree, he brings both imagination and analytical depth to his work. A passionate storyteller and culture lover, he enjoys exploring the intersection of art and society though language. As a contributor to Miami Living, he hopes to share thoughtful, engaging stories that resonate with curious minds.

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Question 6

Camila Silva, Digital Content Associate

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- Camila is a creative professional who supports Miami Living Magazine across a range of content publishing and web updates. With an academic background in Visual Arts, she brings a strong visual eye and keen attention to detail to her work. Originally from Brazil, Camila is adaptable, organized, and actively engaged in the magazine’s creative process. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her energetic Shih Tzu, Guto, who is never far from her side.

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Question 7

Lucero Uribe, Writer

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Lucero Uribe prides herself on being an avid and passionate writer, as well as a creative thinker –with a splash of multicultural highlights. Born in Mexico and raised in Venezuela, she majored in Literature and Creative Writing at Columbia University and has since devoted herself to growing and learning within the art of writing. She has been a contributor for many magazines in Latin America and hopes to bring her enthusiasm for words to Miami Living readers. Follow Lucero @lulitauribe (Instagram).

Question 8

Andrea Gallego, Writer

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Experienced in event planning, radio and television production, She contributes company profiles and celebrity interviews. Follow her on Twitter @DreaGal
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Question 9

Eden Herbstman, Writer

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As a Manhattanite, Eden has contributed articles for PMc Magazine, Bullet Media, and Interview Magazine. She currently lives in Miami and enjoys spending time with her pug and pet fish. Eden is a self proclaimed b
ibliophile who spends her time reading and writing. She is currently working on a poetry collection. Get to know Eden on social media @edenherb on Instagram.

Question 10

Sumbal Kuraishi, Writer

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Sumbal Kuraishi is an English. Literature Graduate from Pakistan, a former Contributor of “Miami Magazine Butik”, the first Pakistani contributor of Miami Living Magazine, she is Co-founder of Designbolts.com,(http://Designbolts.com) an ardent Copywriter, a Content Specialist and an eBook Author with her 8 years of professional writing career (4k+ SEO published Contents). Being a dedicated art/tech/design/fashion blog writer, she has been commercially writing for copious brands and corporations worldwide. She is a writing maestro, currently drafting her ‘Celebrity Biography’ in Lahore, Pakistan and equally keen to produce contents for Miami Living Readers. 
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Question 11

Andrea de Leon, Writer

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Any time not spent exploring or freelance writing she is making fresh guacamole to sell at local weekend markets in Shanghai. When her VPN is cooperating, she can be found on Twitter @expatprblms.
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Question 12

Brooke Klaiman, Writer

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Brooke is a creative content writer who has taken her enthusiasm for sharing her voice on a larger scale by contributing to a multitude of different platforms. These experiences she has undertaken are the roads that she once traveled and continue to explore on a day-to-day basis. Her work is what defines her as passionate and overall one of a kind. You can find her at www.brookeklaiman.com.(http://www.brookeklaiman.com)
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Question 13

Kimberly Pinkson, Writer

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Co-founder of ecomom.com and founder of ecomomalliance.org. Inspiring public speaker, holistic wellness expert, sustainable living advocate, and mother.
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Question 14

Graig Agranoff, Writer

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Graig has appeared on shows that include, Gary Vaynerchuck’s Wine Library TV, Fox News, NBC News, Weekend Sunrise and CBS News. A certified Google Power Searcher and a serial entrepreneur; he has founded of dozens of web startups, and is the co-founder of Gripd.com.(http://Gripd.com)

Question 15

Jessah Diaz, Writer

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Avid sports fan with a special love for Miami and Miami sports teams. She is also the founder and co-contributor for ladieslovesports. wordpress.com, a site dedicated to women who love and want to learn more about sports.  Follow Jessah @ladiesluvsport on Twitter.
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Question 16

Josh Rotter, Writer

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Josh has contributed to numerous newspapers and magazines including SF Weekly, SF Bay Guardian, Oakland Tribune, Contra Costa Times, East Bay Express, Tri Valley Herald, The Record, MacAddict, MacDirectory, Surface, and more. He enjoys creating new fashion trends and discovering new bands at local music festivals.
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Question 17

Marla E. Schwartz, Writer

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Marla has had many celebrity interviews published, including: Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Andy Garcia, Sharon Gless, Jeff Lindsay, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, Brad Meltzer, Craig Robins, Rumer Willis and more.
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Question 18

Martin Haro, Writer

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Associate editor of FIU Magazine, SoBeSocialClub.com contributor, Us Weekly and In Touch 305 reporter, and E! Online’s self-appointed “Desk SoBe” – likes to hustle. Follow Martin on Twitter @moviemartin.

Question 19

Filippo Von Schloesser, Health Writer

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A member to the Chairing Committee of the HIV Therapy Conference (Glasgow), the IAS Conference in Rome, the Kuala Lumpur IAS conference, and the Italian National Council of AIDS at the Ministry of Health. He is also the editor of the community-based scientific magazine DELTA. www.nadironlus.org

Question 20

Jon Pernul, Art Director

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Jon Pernul is a visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience in graphic design and marketing communications.  As a graphic designer and art director, he's worked on and led teams creating advertising campaigns, brands and identities, publications, trade show booth exhibits, illustrations, photography, videos, websites and other marketing material for local and international businesses. jonpernul.dunked.com(https://jonpernul.dunked.com/)
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Question 21

Orlando Behar, Photographer

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“The story of Little Red Riding Hood is a classic; I read a version of the fairy tale to my kids at least once a week. There is nothing better than taking inspiration from everyday life (even if you’re just reading it) and so, I talked with my team and wondered aloud if this was a good time/season for the story. Like the story, the color red is a classic. Our stylist secured a great red wardrobe pull and we found a great model who could rock a red lip. We cut it close with the end of day light in the forest, but we loved how the images came out!” Orlando Behar is an internationally recognized fashion photographer whose commercial work has appeared in InStyle, Elle, The New York Times Magazine, among others. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with his lovely wife, kids, and cat, never knowing what children’s story will influence him next. orlandobehar.com(http://orlandobehar.com)

Question 22

Christopher Logan, Photographer

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Worked for companies including Warner Bros. Records, The United States Army, Out Magazine, and Tyler Alexandra Ellis. He has spoken before the United Nations about empowering youth and sustainable development.  christopherloganstudios.com(https://christopherloganstudios.com/)

Question 23

CaesarLima, Photographer

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Caesar has received multiple accolades and awards, including four 2012 IPA Awards, 2011 Archive Magazine 200 Best Photographer Worldwide, 2011 and 2010 IPA Awards, 2010 PX3 in Paris, 2009 IPA Awards and 2009 Addy Award. www.caesarlima.com(http://www.caesarlima.com)
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Question 24

Joseph Llanes, Photographer

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His work has been published in Rolling Stone, Spin, New York magazine and L.A. Weekly. josephllanes.com(https://www.josephllanes.com/)
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Question 25

Kristin Williams, Accounting

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Enjoys numbers, logistics, science and nature. A special passion for oceanography and the animals which makes our beautiful planet so special.

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