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WELCOME TO THE AUGUST ISSUE OF BEACHES OF MIAMI LIFESTYLE!

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Our cover story this issue features the dynamic powerhouse couple, Gloria and

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Emilio Estefan. We sat down with the incredible Miami based duo to find out just

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how authentic, humble, and talented they truly are. We are incredibly grateful for

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their partnership and learned so much about how their 43 yearlong marriage, family

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life, business ventures, and philanthropic endeavors have contributed so much to

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our beloved Miami community, and around the world. Each month we will continue to bring you joy, inspiration, and all the best that Miami and the Beaches have to offer. This issue showcases insights on happenings around town, such as NFT BAZL, Spa Month initiatives, and The de Moya Foundation. We are delighted to bring you at home recipes brought to you directly from Seaspice, that are sure to step up your entertaining game and impress any dinner guest. Make sure to check out our Designer Drinks to enjoy during this hot Miami Summer! Thank you so much for reading! We are grateful for you and our amazing community! See you next Month!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021 FEATURES 12 Designer Drinks The Miami Design District sets the high fashion bar even higher with their designer drinks and FENDI, Dior, and Baccarats’s luxury boutique cafes.

14 NFT BAZL Takes Miami Art consultant Estelle Ohayon, and financial guru Ori Ohayon, illustrate how they curated the world’s first physical NFT gallery.

18 The Estefan Glory We sat down with Gloria and Emilio Estefan for an intimate discussion on life, family, and their success.

24 Giving Back with The de Moya Foundation Lileana de Moya, founder and president of The de Moya Foundation, shares her passion

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

ART CONSULTANT ESTELLE OHAYON, AND FINANCIAL GURU ORI OHAYON, ILLUSTRATE HOW THEY CURATED THE WORLD’S FIRST PHYSICAL NFT GALLERY.

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N F T BA Z L TA K E S MIAMI

Estelle Ohayon

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AS CRYPTOCURRENCY CONTINUES TO DOMINATE

One of our investment companies or portfolio companies is

THE FINANCIAL SPHERE, NOW MAKING ITS WAY

called Elitium. They've created a wealth management platform

INTO MIAMI'S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, IT WAS ONLY

that uses and leverages blockchain for most assets on the plat-

A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT TOOK OVER THE ART

form. Our goal was to digitize the deed of ownership to physical

WORLD. Estelle Ohayon, owner of EO Art Concierge Inc.,

art, and sell that using an NFT, which is just a digital piece of

a bespoke art acquisition and consulting service, and NFT

art, that's sold on the internet over blockchain. NFT BAZL's goal

BAZL’s exclusive art curator, shares her extensive knowl-

was to transfer ownership using an NFT by turning that piece

edge on NFT’s infiltration into the art world, alongside Ori

of paper into a token, all that information is stored on the block-

Ohayon, head of corporate development and capital mar-

chain, and converted into an NFT. So, in order to buy the deed of

kets at GDA Capital.

ownership to a physical piece of art, you have to buy the token.

What was anticipated to be a smaller exhibit at The

And once you own the token, you own the physical piece of art,

Temple House during Miami’s Bitcoin take over, quickly

you can take it off the wall. This is all the exact same technology

turned into the hottest event of the week, with a waitlist over

that's used with digital art, the only difference is rather than tak-

500, and celebrity appearances. Estelle and Ori are paving

ing a canvas, you literally get a file, a clip, or an image.

the way in the industry having created the first NFT gallery comprised of both physical and digital art, using blockchain

HOW DID YOU SELECT THE ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE

to bridge the gap between the physical and digital art world,

IN NFT BAZL?

enabling bidding by scanning a QR code. We caught up

E: As an art dealer, I’ve developed relationships over time

with the Ohayons to get behind the scenes intel on how

with great artists, who are passionate about what they cre-

the NFT BAZL exhibit came about, proved to be a massive

ate. I onboarded a group of 20 artists from all over the world,

success, and what's to come.

and then we paired all of the artists with a graphic designer who taught them how to create digital art for the first time.

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN CREATING NFT BAZL?

We’ve bridged the gap between traditional artists and the

O: I work for a firm called GDA Capital, which is a venture

artists of the new world, bringing them all together at the

capital firm in the blockchain space, and also as a consultant.

same show, using blockchain.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ (CONTINUED) WHAT WAS THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING THE

exchanged using NFT, which is crypto. It's already looked

ARTISTS’ VISIONS INTO DIGITAL ART?

at as an investment vehicle. Through a wealth-manage-

E: We spoke to the artists and tried to understand what

ment platform, we can also now gain exposure to alternate

their vision was when they originally created the piece and

investments assets, the same way you would purchase a

what the story was behind it. The digital NFT of that piece

crypto or purchase any other assets in your portfolio. The

is really the culmination of their original vision when they

goal was to really bring collectors from both the art world

created the art. It tells the story of what the artist envisioned

and the digital asset space into the same venue to show

and what inspired them to create the piece; the artist’s orig-

them that they can both invest in the same asset, using the

inal vision that came to life in the NFT. It helps bridge the

same technology, with a physical piece of art. Depending

gap for the artist to be able to create a clip or a digital piece

on if you bought physical or digital art, it either comes with

of art that shows the viewer exactly what they were imagin-

a physical canvas, or it comes with a digital file which con-

ing. It makes it so much more interesting for someone who

tains the information to the digital piece of art.

purchases a digital image, of the piece of art because they actually feel like they are part of the vision that the artist had. This connects the artist and the client to make a visual connection for them when they purchase that piece of art.

WHERE DO YOU SEE NFT BAZL IN THE FUTURE? O: The technology is expanding drastically now, especially now that we've proven that we can tie a physical piece of art to a digital-- as a digital token. We’re going to

WHAT IS YOUR GOAL IN COMBINING THE ART AND

be expanding, digitizing deeds of ownership into an NFT,

FINANCE SPHERES?

which is the goal of all of this. NFT BAZL really acted as

O: The whole point of the exhibit was to show we can

a proof of concept, as we now have a marketplace with

educate people, creating a seamless experience of physi-

around 40 pieces of art on it, where you can buy physi-

cal art bring displayed side by side with digital art. One of

cal art using NFT, meaning borderless transactions now.

the main things we wanted to do is to bring people from

This all became significantly larger than we ever thought

the crypto and the art space to showcase up-and-coming

it would be. Now there are conversations in the works for

artists, alongside investment-grade pieces of art being

having NFT BAZL at actual Art Basel.

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WE SAT DOWN WITH GLORIA AND EMILIO ESTEFAN FOR AN INTIMATE DISCUSSION ON LIFE, FAMILY, AND THEIR SUCCESS.

GLORIA AND EMILIO ESTEFAN CONTINUE TO PAVE THEIR WAY WITH THEIR INFLUENCE AROUND THE WORLD AS ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT AND SUCCESSFUL POWERHOUSE COUPLES. As world renown musical legends, entrepreneurs, creatives, and philanthropists, these two have truly done it all, and continue to do so. The iconic duo shares their stories of their rise to success against all odds, inspiring others to pursue their dreams. TELL US HOW YOU MET, AND LAUNCHED YOUR CAREERS TOGETHER? G: I met Emilio when I was about to graduate from Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy High School in Miami. A friend from our brother school was putting a band together for one night and had asked me to be the singer. We were rehearsing at his house when his father mentioned that he had invited a young man that worked with him at Bacardi Imports who had a band that had just played for the mayor, and he had asked him to come over to give us some pointers. When Emilio arrived, he had an accordion slung over his shoulder and was wearing very short shorts. He heard us perform one of the songs we were working on, played for us, gave us some pointers, then left. Three months

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later, I went to a wedding of the daughter of one of my father’s army buddies and The Miami Latin Boys, Emilio’s band, was playing. We recognized each other and he asked me to sit in and do a couple of songs with the band. Later that night he asked if I was interested in joining since he didn’t really have a lead singer. Although I said no that night, two weeks later he tracked me down and invited me to a rehearsal and the rest is history. He was my boss for an entire year before we started dating, which we did for two more years then got married September 2nd of 1978. WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR CAREERS WORKING TOGETHER? E: I think our career is so beautiful because we were two kids, with no money, no support, nobody to believe in what we were doing. We've now done so many things, and I'm so glad. I always tell people that I hope our careers are a role model for a lot of people. Don't let anybody change your life or who you are, because in the long run, people need to accept you how you are. Gloria and I are leaving a legacy of pride, and it doesn't matter where you come from. We believe that we got our sound coming from Cuba, being kids and growing up in a Cuban house, playing Celia Cruz and Cachao, to old Motown, and The Beatles. So our influence was from all of these different kinds of music. We grew up only having rice, beans, and hamburgers, so you never know what the future can hold. We had so many people that said no, but we also had so many people that opened the doors for us. It has been a lot of hard work, but it's also very rewarding. Keep pushing and never give up. G: We have been fortunate enough to have so many highlights in our careers that it’s very difficult to choose only one. Winning our first Grammy for “Mi Tierra,” which was a labor of love celebrating our homeland, Cuba, was momentous because Emilio produced that album and it included the first song we wrote together, “Con Los Años Que Me Quedan,” among others. Another standout was The Gershwin Prize, which we received together as well and is one of the highest honors that can be given to a songwriter or musician. Also having our song, “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” be inducted into the Library of Congress as one of the songs that has changed the cultural fabric of the nation and is saved in a vault for posterity is another standout. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE TRYING TO PURSE THEIR DREAMS? E: Be real and be who you are. It feels good when you’re honest with yourself and your honest with your fans. We are so blessed to have become successful in all the United States,

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Japan, Africa, and all over Europe and Latin America.

in different locations though the years. After the pan-

What I always tell people is music has no language, it's

demic he opened a wonderful one, The Nite-Owl Drive,

about feeling, it's about a message. It is so beautiful to

spanning an entire city block close to Downtown Miami

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where he curates amazing films and brings concessions to your car. He has a fervent following, a vast knowledge

WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO CREATE YOUR MUSIC?

and interest in film and graduated from the L.A. Film

G: Music has always been an inspiration to me, and other

School years ago. My daughter, Emily, is, hands down,

people’s music has gotten me through some of the tough-

the best musician in the family and is an amazing singer,

est moments in my life. So, I consider having peoples’ ears

songwriter, producer, and actor. She is currently working

and hearts a blessing and a privilege. I write songs that will

on new material and has been tapped for roles in various

either inspire, empower or, at the very least, entertain or

movies, so you will see her very soon on the big screen.

give people words to express the emotions that they might not be able to find on their own with their words. The things

WHAT IS THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUR

that inspire me are emotions, experiences, curiosities, and

LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIP IN THIS INDUSTRY?

wonderment, whether mine, or those of the people around me with which I share experiences.

G: We will be married 43 years this coming September. I think our relationship has worked well because, although we have very different personalities, we are on the same

HOW HAVE YOU INSPIRED YOUR CHILDREN TO

page on a lot of things including our priorities, values,

PURSUE THEIR DREAMS?

music and business, where we rarely differ. The lack of

G: I never wanted to push either one of my children into a career in music because that’s a very personal

arguing and the extreme respect and love we have for one another makes it a great match.

decision that encompasses commitment and very hard work along with uncertainty and risk. However, they have

DO YOU HAVE ANY UPCOMING PROJECTS YOU

both ended up along the spectrum of the entertainment

ARE WORKING ON?

industry because they grew up around it and it’s a natural

G: This year I’ve recorded a duet of my song, “Puedes

and beautiful outlet for them. My son loves the film side

Llegar” (Reach) with the wonderful Carlos Rivera and

more and has his own Drive-In Theater that he has had

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by Christmas. I also had a role in the soon to be released animated film, “Vivo”, and am currently shooting the third incarnation of “Father of the The Bride” with Andy Garcia and an incredible cast where I play the mother of the bride. I am thoroughly enjoying this and am very much looking forward to starting production on the next 12 episodes of our Emmy nominated show, Red Table Talk: The Estefans. It’s been a busy but very fruitful time despite the pandemic. HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT THE GLORIA ESTEFAN FOUNDATION? G: I jokingly refer to the GEF as the AntiHoundation Foundation because I don’t like bothering people for donations. So up to now, I fund it through my songs or wonderful friends like The Smith family who are ardent supporters. I have also performed on several occasions where I will put the profits into my foundation. Yearly I have also received donations from hard core fans who have supported my foundation for years as a birthday gift to me. My favorite event every year that my foundation supports and created is “Feed A Friend,” a Thanksgiving event that we’ve held for 15 years that feeds and entertains several organizations in need on Thanksgiving Day. WHY DO YOU LOVE MIAMI, AND HOW DOES THE CITY INSPIRE YOU? E: Miami is such a special and unique place. We are very much a multicultural city where everyone blends together, and we love that we have different cultures because it makes you more open. I think people don't realize, but when so many cultures are intertwined we all learn from each other and have greater respect for one another. I speak Arabic, Spanish, and English. Gloria

speaks perfect French. My grandson speaks five

G: I love Miami primarily because it is the place that I call home and

different languages at the age of four. It's so great

has been an integral part of nurturing my heart, mind and spirit since I

because it opens your mind to new things. Gloria

moved here from Cuba at the age of two. It embodies everything I love

and I never left Miami, even when I became presi-

and enjoy, sun, surf, beautiful sunsets, exciting nightlife, tropical climate,

dent of Sony, they told me you must go to England,

and is the place that helped create and inspire the music that has come

you must go to LA, I said, "I am staying in Miami,

from my soul. Even though I have traveled and enjoyed many different

I'm not going anywhere, this is my home."

countries throughout the world, I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

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GIVING BACK

LILEANA DE MOYA, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE DE MOYA FOUNDATION, SHARES HER PASSION AND PERSONAL STORY ON HER FAMILY’S PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS. ARTICLE PAGE WATKINS

LILEANA DE MOYA FOUNDED THE DE MOYA FOUNDATION ON HER MISSION TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES NECESSARY TO BRIDGE THE EMPLOYMENT GAP FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES. HER JOURNEY HAS LED HER TO BUILD LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THE EMPLOYEES. We had the privilege of catching up with her on her work as an influential and philanthropic member of Miami’s community. WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR LAUNCHING THE DE MOYA FOUNDATION? I felt that we as a family were blessed to have reached a point in our lives where we could give back to the community by making a difference in the lives of young adults with unique abilities like my son. He is an incredible young man who is independent, highly social and resourceful. He had the opportunity to attend a certificate program at FIU and experience college life. He holds a full-time job in the family business, has an exceptional work ethic and is the engine that keeps our train moving. We realized this opportunity is available to few and the natural choice was to develop an Employment Program to tackle the horrendous unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities.

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Lileana de Moya

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR WORK? I am blessed to wake up every morning knowing no matter what challenge we have to face that day we are making a difference in someone’s life. It is amazing to see the dedication from my staff and how connected they are to our young adults, always going the extra mile. It is not a job for any of us, it is work that we do with heart and passion. It is great to see our young adults make strides in their independence and growth WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU SHARE ON YOUR PERSONAL

from managing their own bank account, get-

EXPERIENCE AS A FAMILY IN SUPPORTING THIS CAUSE?

ting a driver's license, making a friend, having a

Being a parent of a young adult with unique abilities has been a life-

date, and working in a job that fulfills their pas-

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sion. Finally, seeing my youngest son go beyond

are not alone, you need to count on your support system, whether it’s

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to be your son or daughter’s voice and advocate from the moment that

this community makes all the hard work worth it.

you are informed of the diagnosis. There will be times where you will experience fear when they go out into the world, but you have to push

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED

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your doors in becoming an Employer Partner,

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Chef Angel Leon

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STEP UP YOUR CULINARY GAME AT HOME WITH SEASPICE’S EXECUTIVE CHEF, ANGEL LEON’S, SIGNATURE CULINARY CREATIONS.

AS ONE OF THE TOP SPOTS TO DINE IN MIAMI, SEASPICE RECIPES ARE EXTREMELY COVETED. Luckily for us, executive and celebrity chef, Angel Leon, shared with us two of his sigany refined guest. We’re delivering you their decedent Seaspice Melonade cocktail, and their

MARKET FISH CASSEROLE SERVES 2 to 4

impeccably delicious, Market Fish Casserole, to enjoy from the comfort of your home.

CITRIC SALSA VERDE + 2 cups chopped cilantro

SEASPICE MELONADE

+ 2 cups chopped Italian parsley

+ Baron Tequila 1 1/2 oz

+ 2 cloves garlic

+ Muddle Fresh Watermelon & Basil

+ 1(1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled

+ Lemon Juice 3/4 oz

+ Juice of 10 lemons (2 cups)

+ Simple Syrup 3/4 oz

+ ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

+ Garnish with Basil Leaf FISH + 2 lbs. local yellowtail + deboned, butterflied, open, and tail intact + Salt and black pepper GRILLED VEGETABLES + 6 to 8 sugar snap peas + 6 cherry tomatoes, halved + 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil + Salt and black pepper CASSEROLE BASE + 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil + 1 small clove garlic, sliced + ½ Tbsp sliced shallot + 2 Tbsp white wine + 1 ½ cups fish stock + ½ Tbsp Citric Salsa Verde + Salt and black pepper + 1 tsp butter + Pinch of chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish Seaspice Melonade

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED) Market Fish Casserole

CITRIC SALSA VERDE

CASSEROLE BASE

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and

smooth. Set aside.

shallot and sauté for 4 minutes, until fragrant but not brown. Deglaze with wine. Add stock and citric salsa

FISH

verde and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5

Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a

minutes on low heat. Finish with butter and parsley.

gas grill to medium-high heat. Score the skin of the fish

Remove from the heat.

by butting slashes into it lengthwise, then crosswise. Season with salt and pepper. Place fish on the hot,

ASSEMBLY

grill, skin, side down, and grill for 8 minutes, until nearly

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place fish in a casserole

cooked through. Set aside.

dish, pour in the casserole base and top with 1 cup citric salsa verde (or enough to cover), the arrange

GRILLED VEGETABLES

the vegetables around the fish. Bake for 10 to 12

Preheat grill to low heat. Toss vegetables, oil, salt and

minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.

pepper together in a bowl. Add vegetables to the grill (using a grill mat if needed) and grill gently for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and set aside.

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