World of Wishes
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
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S2E5 S2 EP5 - Aniyah Simmons - The Wish That Keeps Giving and Finding Her Voice with Jessie J
In this powerful episode of World of Wishes, we are joined by wish alum Aniyah Simmons - a vocalist, performer, and advocate whose story is filled with resilience, gratitude, and unforgettable music.…
S2E4 S2 EP4 - Tara Diaz - Christina’s Warrior Journey and Wrestlemania Wish
In this episode of World of Wishes, we are joined by Tara Diaz, a devoted wish mom whose daughter Christina—a true warrior—experienced the wish of a lifetime: attending one of the biggest events in…
S2E3 S2 EP3 - Linda Pauling - The Wish That Started it All – Chris Greicius and Founding of Make-A-Wish
In this special episode, we chat down with Linda Pauling - Make‑A‑Wish co‑founder and the mother of Chris Greicius, the 7‑year‑old whose wish to be a police officer helped inspire the founding of…
S2E2 S2 EP2 - Jackie Parisi & Mary Ann Platt - A Family Legacy of Granting Wishes
For more than a decade, Jackie Parisi and her mother Mary Ann Platt have been turning hope into reality - one wish at a time. Together, they form a remarkable mother–daughter wish‑granting team whose…
S2E1 S2 EP1 - Norm Wedderburn - 20 Years of Legacy and Leadership
In this special episode of World of Wishes, we sit down with Norman Wedderburn, President and CEO of Make‑A‑Wish® Southern Florida, as he reflects on a 20‑year journey leading one of the…
S1E50 EP50 - Ron Magill - Where Wildlife Meets Wishes
In this episode, Zoo Miami legend and Make‑A‑Wish champion Ron Magill joins us for an unforgettable conversation about animals, empathy, and the transformative power of a wish. Ron reflects on his…
S1E49 EP49 - Shelly Screen - Healing Through Happiness: The Impact of a Wish
In this episode, John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinator Shelly Screen shares why she considers a wish as essential as any medical protocol. With over two decades of…
S1E48 EP48 - PJ Ragin - From Cancer to California and the Set of Black-ish
In this heart lifting episode, wish alumnus PJ Ragin shares how his 2019 wish turned into a full day of Hollywood magic on the set of Black-ish. From a limo pickup and welcome swag to watching scenes…
S1E47 EP47 - Lauren Potter - Spiking Challenges and Surfing Wishes
In this episode of The World of Wishes Podcast we meet wish alumnus Lauren Potter. A top junior Olympian at 13, Lauren was a relentless competitor—until a rare, unnamed autoimmune disease left her…
S1E46 EP46 - Julie Torsiello - Gemma’s Wild Wish: A Historic 15,000th Wish at the Zoo
In this episode of The World of Wishes Podcast, Julie Torsiello shares her family's inspiring journey through her daughter Gemma’s unexpected leukemia diagnosis just before her fifth birthday.…
S1E45 EP45 - Courtney Priede – From Hospital Halls to the Great Barrier Reef
In episode 45 of “World of Wishes”, we chat with wish alum Courtney Priede, whose journey from chronic illness to a life-changing adventure will leave you inspired. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis…
S1E44 EP44 - Shareef Malnik - Leadership, Legacy, and Wishes in his DNA
In this inspiring episode of The World of Wishes, we sit down with Shareef Malnik - Board Chair Emeritus, Chairman of the Capital and Endowment Campaign, and the 20-year Chair of the InterContinental…
S1E43 EP43 - Alex de Armas - A Journalist’s Journey of Wish Granting
In episode 42 of “World of Wishes”, we visit with Alex de Armas, longtime morning anchor on WSVN Channel 7 in Miami and a passionate Make-A-Wish Southern Florida ambassador, volunteer wish granter,…
S1E1 EP42 - Lorna Swett - More Than Just a Wish: Quinton’s Hawaiian Adventure with the Bucket List Family
When Quinton, an energetic young boy, was diagnosed with leukemia, his world changed—but his spirit never dimmed. In this moving episode of World of Wishes, we hear from Quinton’s mom, Lorna Swett,…
S1E41 EP41 - Bill Beckley - Mila’s Wish, a Horse Race to Remember
When Mila, a bright and determined young girl, wished for a horse to be named after her, her grandfather Bill Beckley never imagined how deeply it would impact their family. In this episode of World…
S1E40 EP40 - Madi Simon - The Magic That Made Me: A Wish, Disney, and Beyond
Fifteen years ago, 4-year-old Madi Simon's wish came true when she visited Walt Disney World. Today, she’s a nursing student, Disney College Program alum, and a passionate advocate for Make-A-Wish…
S1E1 EP39 -Michelle Langlois - A Place to Play: How Noah's Wish Brought Healing Home
On this special episode of World of Wishes we meet with Michelle Langlois. When Michelle's son Noah, who has spent his entire life in a hospital, wished for a backyard playset, it was more than a…
S1E38 EP38 - Delaney Eaves - A Pirate's Life for Wish Kid Mason
Join us as we dive into Delaney Eaves’ unforgettable journey from Chi Omega sorority member to swashbuckling wish granter with Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.When Mason, a young boy from Minnesota,…
S1E37 EP37 - Andy Cunningham - A Wish for Kennedy: Love, Strength and Magnolia Dreams
Join us for this episode of World of Wishes, where we meet with Andy Cunningham, wish dad and member of the Tampa Bay Advisory Board. Andy's daughter Kennedy had a dream come true when she met Joanna…
S1E36 EP36 - Elyse Miller - 30 Years of Granting Wishes and Spreading Hope, Strength and Joy
In the 36th episode of World of Wishes, we sit down with Elyse Miller, a rockstar volunteer of over 30 years!From meeting celebrities to traveling the world, Elyse has helped make dreams come true by…
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