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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 interviews Dr. Christine Hollist owner of Optimal Medical Center and mother of Isaiah Hollist. 'The free Isaiah Hollist Sickle Cell Walk' Saturday September 12, 2026 at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens, Fl at 7am to 8;30am. Come support Isaiah and those impacted by Sickle Cell Disease. A free event contact www.LETSWALKFORSICKLECELL.EVENTBRITE.COM
Rodney Baltimore interviews Senior Pastor Nathaniel Robinson III and Trustee Attorney Stanley Lewis of Mount Hermon AME Church of Miami Gardens, FL for the '74th Church Anniversary' on Saturday Septemer 12, 2026 at Breezers on the Bay1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33132 from 5pm to 9pm a fomal affair featuring the Jay Howard Band and celebrating Women in Law Enfocement with Miami Dade County Sherriff Rosie Cordero -Stuz, Chief of Police North Miami and Miami Garens Chief Noel Pratt. Sunday Service at Florida Memorial University inside the Lou Rawls Performing Arts Center 15800 NW 42nd Avenue Miami Gardens,FL at 10am Worship Service with guest speaker Pastor Emertius Kenneth Duke of the New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church. Contact (305) 621-5067 or visit www.INFO@MOUNTHERMONAME.ORG
Rodney interviews Derek Wallace Vice President of Development Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami (BBBS) for 'Burbon wth a Purpose' on Thursday September 10, 2026 at the Regatta Grove 3415 Pan American Drive in Miami, FL 33133 6pm to 8pm. This fundraiser will feature live entertainment, a cigar bar, premium bar to raise funds for BBSS of Miami with partner Evensky Katz & Foldes Investment Firm of Coral Gables. Fl Contact (305) 644-0066