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Gloria’s Gab Live: Mimmi Balaam on Leading the Junior Orange Bowl and Empowering Miami’s Youth
In this inspiring episode of Gloria’s Gab Live, host Gloria Burns sits down with Mimmi Balaam, the Executive Director of the Junior Orange Bowl, to discuss her journey from being a competitive rower to becoming one of Miami’s leading advocates for youth and community development.
Mimmi shares her story of resilience, leadership, and passion for empowering young people through sports and education. She opens up about her transition from athletics to nonprofit management and the exciting direction she’s taking the Junior Orange Bowl into the future.
Key Highlights
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Mimmi Balaam’s personal and professional journey in Miami
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How her rowing career shaped her leadership and community values
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The Junior Orange Bowl’s growing youth programs in basketball and tennis
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New initiatives for children with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity in sports
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The organization’s mission to support youth excellence and civic engagement across South Florida
About the Junior Orange Bowl
The Junior Orange Bowl is one of South Florida’s most respected nonprofit youth organizations, known for hosting world-class athletic, academic, and cultural events that empower young people and celebrate diversity within the Miami community.
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