There Is Still Good in the World 🌎 | Miami Mangroves, 106-Year Skydiver & a $1 Lemonade Stand

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 🔔 Subscribe for more Miami stories, good news, and uplifting conversations: 👉 Cafecito y Croquetas | Powered by Stay Tranquilo & H&Co Drop a comment: 💬 What’s one small good deed you’re going to do this week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.