Happy Monday, mi gente ☕️💛 In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas, we’re flipping the script on the usual news cycle and sharing only the good stuff — stories that prove there’s still a lot of heart, courage, and kindness in the world.
We dive into:
🌿 Miami’s Mangrove Guardian – Andrew Otazo, a Cuban-American writer, runner, and environmental activist who has removed over 35,000 pounds of trash from our local mangroves, including refrigerators, couches, tires, and even an abandoned boat.
🪂 The 106-Year-Old Skydiver – Alfred “Al” Blaschke, who broke his own Guinness World Record as the oldest person to go skydiving, reminding us that “everyone is more capable than they think.”
🎤 From School Janitor to #1 on the Charts – Richard Goodall, a middle school janitor whose video singing “Don’t Stop Believin’” went viral, led to America’s Got Talent, and a song that hit #1 on the iTunes country charts.
🍋 A 7-Year-Old’s Lemonade Stand of Love – Emmery Johnson, who started a $1 lemonade stand to raise money for her mom’s headstone and ended up bringing in over $10,000 thanks to the kindness of her community.
Throughout the episode, we talk about:
The power of small, simple acts of kindness
How social media can still be used for good and uplifting stories
Why supporting your neighbors, checking in on people, and doing “little things” can change someone’s entire trajectory
If you needed a reminder that there’s still good in the world, this is your sign. 🌤️
⏱ Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Happy Monday vibes
01:00 – Miami mangroves cleanup & Andrew Otazo’s mission
05:20 – Why the mangroves matter to our ecosystem
06:50 – 106-year-old skydiver breaks his own record
09:30 – “You’re more capable than you think” – life lessons from Al
11:55 – The school janitor who went viral and hit #1 in country music
15:30 – How one viral moment can change a life
18:30 – The 7-year-old girl, her lemonade stand & $10,000 in support
21:00 – Turning tragedy into community, hope & legacy
24:00 – The ripple effect of small acts of kindness
20:40 – Final takeaway: do good, support your neighbor, simple acts matter
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