World of Wishes

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

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 proto

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 we

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 a

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 befo

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. Diagn

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

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 ambassad

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 fami

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 passionat

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,

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 drea

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

EP35 - Sara Faella - Laughter, Love and a lot of Disney Magic

In our 35th episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Sara Faella, a devoted Wish Mom, about her daughter’s inspiring journey to receiving a Disney Cruise wish after

EP33 - Sherri Gutierrez - On Building Wishes

In our 33rd episode, we welcomed Sherri Gutierrez, a dedicated volunteer and leader who served as Chair of Walk For Wishes Broward and a board member for Make-A-Wish Sout

EP32 - Wish Mom Becky Kight - On Sweet Moments of Hope

Join us for Episode 32 of World of Wishes, where we hear the heartwarming story of Wish Mom Becky Kight and her son Pierce, whose dream of becoming a candymaker brought s

EP31 - Maia Diaz

"After so long in the hospital, it's really nice to let go and let yourself feel pampered and feel special." - Maia Diaz In Episode 31 of World of Wishes, host Richard K

EP30 - Wish Alumnus Marina Diez - On the Power of Hope

"For me, in my heart, I truly believe there is no cancer-free if there is no Make-A-Wish." - Marina Diez In our 30th episode of World Of Wishes, we celebrate the start o

EP29 - Wish Alumnus Juliana Bach - On Following Her Dream

"I look back and I see a kid really stoked about some science...and I'm still that kid." - Juliana Bach In episode 29 of World of Wishes, Wish Alum Juliana Bach, who wis

EP28 - Wish Alumnus Grace Lightbody - In Her Giving Era

"It's amazing to be able to impact other people's lives that haven't been through what I've been through." - Grace Lightbody In episode 28 of World of Wishes, Wish Alum