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Community Connect with Maestro & Nikki is a dynamic community-affairs podcast dedicated to spotlighting the people, organizations, and initiatives creating positive change across South Florida. Hosted by veteran radio personalities Nikki Ramirez and Maestro Powell, the show bridges media and community by giving local voices a platform to inform, inspire, and connect. Through engaging conversations, in-depth interviews, and real-time coverage of events and causes, Community Connect highlights nonprofit leaders, civic organizations, educators, small businesses, and everyday heroes who are shaping the future of our neighborhoods. The program airs across radio and video platforms, making it accessible wherever audiences choose to listen or watch. With a shared passion for service and storytelling, Nikki and Maestro bring authenticity, professionalism, and energy to every episode, creating a trusted space where community matters take center stage. Whether discussing upcoming events, social impact initiatives, or success stories from around the region, Community Connect with Maestro & Nikki serves as a hub for awareness, collaboration, and positive momentum throughout South Florida.
Maestro speaks with Mrs. Lisa Skirving about the Lutheran Services Florida Lippman Youth Shelter.
Maestro and Nikki speak with Cherise G. Gause - The Chief of Police for the City of North Miami about the National Night Out and Back-to-School Block Party.
Maestro speaks with Ximena Núñez - The Children's Trust of Miami-Dade County Director of Communications about their upcoming Family Expo.

Rodney Baltimore interviews South Florida Community Leaders
Rodney Baltimore interviews Lead Organizer of the Circle of Brotherhood (COB) Leroy Jones and Attorney Marva Wiley of the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr Bar Association (WDFJBA) for the 'Free Eviction Clinic' also known as the Miami Dade Eviction Diversion Project. taking place on Saturday September 5, 2026 10am to 1pm at the Larcenia J Bullard Plaza 14508 Lincoln Blvd in Richmon Heights, FL (MiamI) 33176. This free clinic will assist tenants and landlord about the eviction process. Please bring your lease and assisant will be from lawyers with the WDFJBA and Private lawyers, Greater Legal Services of Miami, Miami Dade County Court Judges will also be in attendance. One on One free consultations are availabe. Contact (786) 426-6263
Rodney Baltimore interviews Zaylin Yates Foudning Manager & Artistic Director of Brevo Theatre for the stage production of ' School Girls/African Mean Girls. This productions deals with issues beauty, colorism, economic status at a Ghana West African Boarding School when a arrival of an American-Ghanain girl wants to compete in a beauty pageant and drama unfolds in this comedy. Performance will be in an intimate setting at the Hive Black Box Theatre 353 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd Pomapno Beach, FL 33060 (seating capacity 40 chairs) Showtime are contact Thursday September 3, thru Thursday September 27, 2026. Tickets price $45 except of opening night September 3, 2026 $25. showtime contact (305) 542-4841
Rodney Baltimore interviews Brenda Archer of the Hospitality, Usher, Greeter Ministry (HUGS) of First Baptist Church of Brownsville for the 'Talent in Miami Showcase' on Saturday September 5, 2026 at 5pm at Frist Baptist Church Brownsville 4600 NW 23rd Avenue Miami, FL . The Talent showcase is for steppers, singers, dancers, musicians, poet, spoken word, and all type of music . Donation $20 Contact (786) 531-1562 Food provided by Shakers Restaurant