The King-dom
The King-dom podcast, hosted by City of Miami Chairwoman and District Five Commissioner Christine King, “where all voices are heard”, will showcase voices in and about the City of Miami with monthly episodes focusing on important topics the community is facing. Curated guests will join the conversation which is recorded monthly at Miami’s historic Lyric Theater in Overtown.
The King-dom
The Voice of Florida State Representative Ashley Gantt
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, I sit down with Florida State Representative Ashley Gantt for an honest and uplifting conversation about service, sisterhood, and the strength it takes for women to lead. Representative Gantt shares her journey from Miami-Dade teacher to attorney, legislator, and trailblazer, opening up about balancing long stretches in Tallahassee with her legal practice, carving out time for rest, and the community moments that keep her grounded. We discuss the pressures facing Florida families, from rising insurance costs to the need for real bipartisan solutions, and the importance of protecting your peace when the work feels endless. Beyond policy, she reflects on being the first in her family to break barriers, the joy of inspiring young people, and the women who shaped her path—from her own mentors to icons like Harriet Tubman and Gwen Cherry. Filled with humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a reminder that when women lead with authenticity and purpose, they don’t just make history, they make change.