Episode #008 with Isabella Acker - Falling In Love With Miami's Culture
Isabella along with the entire Prism Creative Group team are at the center of Miami’s cultural evolution making Miami less about flashy lifestyles and clubbing scenes. This is no easy task of course, bringing plenty of challenges and setbacks along the way. Tune in to hear about Support Local FL, Culture Crusaders and all the ways Isabella and her team are changing Miami, what drives Isabella and the defining moments that give her the strength and resolve she needs to continue working towards her ultimate vision for Miami’s culture.
Isabella along with the entire Prism Creative Group team are at the center of Miami’s cultural evolution making Miami less about flashy lifestyles and clubbing scenes. This is no easy task of course, bringing plenty of challenges and setbacks along the way. Tune in to hear about Support Local FL, Culture Crusaders and all the ways Isabella and her team are changing Miami, what drives Isabella and the defining moments that give her the strength and resolve she needs to continue working towards her ultimate vision for Miami’s culture.
Outline of This Episode
Outline of This Episode
- 01:15 – Intro to Isabella and Prism Creative Group
- 04:54 – How Prism Creative Group rebranding/re-identifying Miami?
- 07:45 – Starting Support Local Florida
- 14:07 – How branding and story-telling helps Prism grow and take on new projects
- 16:26 – The origin/inspiration for the “Prism” name
- 18:30 – Isabella’s background and upbringing and what made her fall in love with Miami
- 21:49 – How travel and curiosity influences the way Isabella and Prism put events together
- 27:00 – The Listening Den – One of Isabella’s favorite projects
- 29:49 – Balancing creative visions with financial constraints
- 39:20 – Isabella’s biggest life influences
- 40:53 – Defining moments for Isabella and drawing inspiration to keep going
- 49:50 – Miami Rapid Fire Segment
Other Resources & People Mentioned
- Prism Creative Group’s Website
- Support Local Florida’s Website
- Culture Crusaders’ Website
- Panther Coffee in Wynwood
- The Miami Flea
- Support Local FL Video
- Mike Sarasti – Director of Innovation & Technology
- Casa Florida Hotel & Bar
- Knight Foundation
- Suenalo Music Band
- Jacob Jeffries
- Raquel Sofia
- Pablo Neruda
- Photo of Corrado’s daughter at Prism Creative Event
- Ace Prop House + Studios
- Live Nation
- Dave Chappelle
- Lana Del Rey
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Charles Bradley
- Radical Partners
- Rebecca Fishman Lipsey
- Citizenship in a Republic & “The Man in the Arena”
- Toastmasters International
- Zaika Indian Restaurant
- Cachito Coffee & Bakery
- The Standard Miami Beach
- Barmeli Mediterranean Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Oprah Supersoul Sunday
- Ted X Podcasts
- How I Built This with Guys Raz Podcast
- Lewis Howes
- Aubrey Marcus
- Sur Empanadas & Subs
- Cortadito
- Palo
- Yoli Mayor
Connect with Isabella
- Isabella on Instagram
- Prism Creative Group on Instagram
- Support Local FL on Instagram
- Culture Crusaders on Instagram