Heart to Heart | Miami Born, Miami Raised: Fatherhood in the Next Great City

Heart to Heart | Miami Born, Miami Raised: Fatherhood in the Next Great City

From Heart to Heart Podcast by Cristy M. Diaz

March 23, 2026 · 47 min · Season 2 · Episode 13

About this episode

A conversation about modern fatherhood in Miami, exploring the challenges and responsibilities of raising children in a rapidly evolving city.

In this candid and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Danny Diaz Leyva, Jose Felix Diaz, and Ryan Holtzman—three Miami-born fathers navigating life, leadership, and legacy in a city that’s evolving faster than ever.Together, we talk about what it means to raise children in Miami today—the beauty, the pressure, the opportunity, and the responsibility. From balancing ambition and presence, to shaping values in a culture driven by growth and change, this conversation pulls back the curtain on modern fatherhood in one of the most dynamic cities in the world.We reflect on how Miami has shaped us—and how we, in turn, are shaping the next generation. There’s honesty, there’s perspective, and there’s a shared commitment to building lives rooted in purpose, family, and intention.This is a conversation about showing up—at home, in our work, and in our community—and redefining what it means to lead with heart.🤍 If you’re raising a family, building something meaningful, or simply trying to stay grounded in the middle of it all, this one is for you.

People in this episode

Host: Cristy M. Diaz

Guests: Danny Diaz Leyva, Jose Felix Diaz, Ryan Holtzman

Topics covered

  • fatherhood
  • Miami
  • parenting
  • leadership
  • legacy
  • community
  • values

Keywords

  • fatherhood
  • Miami
  • parenting
  • leadership
  • legacy
  • community
  • values
  • self-improvement
  • culture

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Places: Miami

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