Meaningful Experiences & Speakers at the Meaningful Travel Roadshow in Miami

As a youth growing up in Rhode Island, Harry took a sailing lesson and developed a love for the ocean. Following a car accident at 22, that left him paralyzed, Harry’s life was steered in an unexpected direction. Rising above challenges, he ultimately found what has become one of the nation’s largest accessible water sports facilities, in partnership with The City of Miami. During his rehabilitation, Horgan recalls a vivid memory from a Colorado ski trip. “Flying down the mountain, I forgot I was disabled,” he said. From that one small but extraordinary moment, Harry Horgan made a lifelong commitment to enable other individuals with disabilities to experience that same sense of freedom from their limitations.

Heidi Johnson is an ADA professional and attorney with 34 years of experience in regulatory compliance and the built environment. She’s also a woman with a disability. In her high school days in suburban Cleveland, Heidi was a poster child for the Arthritis Foundation. After earning her Juris Doctor degree from the Ohio State University College of Law, Heidi began working as an attorney for the State of Ohio. For more than 10 years, her focus was regulatory compliance and she also served as an administrative law judge. 

From 2001 – 2007, Heidi worked for the City of Miami Beach as its first full-time ADA Coordinator. She has been the Director of the Miami-Dade County ADA Office since 2007. She and her staff focus on ensuring that every County government program, service, activity and facility are accessible to and usable by the County’s residents and visitors with disabilities. As an adjunct faculty member of the University of Miami School of Architecture, she lectures on societal attitudes about people with disabilities and how this, in turn, shapes the way architects design structures.

In her off time, Heidi enjoys all things related to cats, as well as listening to 1980s synth pop. Be sure to ask her about her regrettable fashion choices from her college years.

Built in 1913, the Lyric Theater became a cultural icon, hosting legends like Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Nat King Cole on its stage.

After decades of closure, the Black Archives restored and reopened the Lyric in 2000, bringing it back as a hub for music, film, and art. Today, it remains Miami’s oldest operating theater, hosting everything from jazz concerts to spoken word showcases.

A place of pride for Historic Overtown, the Lyric continues to celebrate Black history and culture.

Beyond his towering presence and culinary skills, Kevinn Robinson is a committed educator, using his platform to inspire and mentor. He's a proud member of The Salt and Pepper Gang, an internationally recognized male mentoring group. In addition, Kevinn has ventured into the world of podcasting, co-hosting "The Big Fellas Podcast," which has quickly become one of the fastest-growing podcasts in the country.

Kevinn's culinary prowess extends beyond the airwaves. Renowned chefs across the nation have acknowledged his talents, specifically praising his Mustard and Collard Greens, deemed the best in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. This recognition has solidified Kevinn's status as a seasoned cook, bringing a unique flair to Southern cuisine.

Coffee on Wheels is a mobile classroom and coffee cart experience powered by Easterseals South Florida’s Culinary Arts High School Program. Designed to empower neurodiverse young adults, this hands-on initiative offers real-world barista training, customer service skills, and entrepreneurial experience.

Easterseals Coffee on Wheels not only serves high-quality coffee but also brews awareness around diversity, inclusion, and disability acceptance. By supporting Coffee on Wheels, you're fueling both futures and a more inclusive community—one cup at a time.

A historic and cultural gem just minutes from downtown, Virginia Key Beach Park offers visitors a meaningful connection to Miami’s natural beauty and civil rights legacy. Established during the segregation era as one of the only beaches accessible to Miami’s black community, the park now honors its rich history through community programming, heritage interpretation, and ecosystem restoration.

With scenic coastal trails, picnic pavilions, and stunning ocean views, Virginia Key Beach Park is a powerful reminder of resilience, inclusion, and the role of public spaces in storytelling and stewardship.

Key2MIA specializes in bespoke tours and custom itineraries that showcase Miami through a local lens. With signature heritage tours available for both solo travelers and groups, each experience is designed to highlight the city’s diverse history, vibrant culture, and hidden stories.

Grounded in values of inclusion, curiosity, creativity, and transformation, Key2MIA is committed to offering meaningful, off-the-beaten-path experiences that educate, inspire, and connect.

Vegan Cuban Cuisine (VCC) is a family-owned restaurant bringing authentic Cuban flavors to life—entirely from plants. What began in 2018 as a small passion project, delivering meals and selling at local farmers markets, has grown into a beloved brick-and-mortar location in Sunset.

Rooted in tradition and guided by sustainability, VCC’s mission is to offer flavorful, plant-based versions of Cuban classics while reducing our ecological footprint and promoting healthier living. From composting to conscious sourcing, every dish reflects our deep commitment to the environment and our community. Born from a family moment where no one could tell the dish was vegan, VCC now invites all—vegans and non-vegans alike—to enjoy a taste of Cuba, reimagined.