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 David Gilbert
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On The King-dom podcast, we continue to recognize the people working every day to strengthen our city from the inside out. Today, I’m joined by City of Miami Human Services Director David Gilbert for an inspiring conversation about compassion, opportunity, and what it truly means to serve others. David offers a behind-the-scenes look at the department that touches nearly every stage of life, from workforce development and childcare to senior services, public health initiatives, and solutions for our unhoused neighbors. We discuss innovative programs creating pathways to employment, the city's ambitious goal of reaching functional zero homelessness, and why building trust is just as important as building policy. Along the way, David shares his own journey into public service, the lessons that shaped his leadership, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and a place to call home. Filled with hope, heart, and practical solutions, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the strongest communities are built by investing in people.