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Miami Living: In addition to your professional work, you’ve been very involved in empowering women through initiatives like the Women’s Power Series. How do you incorporate this passion into your leadership at Flag Luxury and within your projects, especially in a male-dominated industry like real estate development? Dayssi Kanavos: My passion for empowering women is something that I actively incorporate into my leadership at Flag Luxury and throughout all of our projects. The creation of the Women’s Power Series with my daughter stemmed from seeing the underrepresentation of women in real estate and hospitality conferences, both in terms of attendance and as featured speakers. This gap was glaring, and I felt it was crucial to provide a platform where women could come together, share their stories, and support one another. The Women’s Power Series was designed as a space where women can network, build community, and gain valuable industry insights in an elevated and inspiring setting. Each event is crafted to ensure that attendees leave feeling more empowered and equipped to take on the challenges of a male-dominated business world. At Flag Luxury, we foster a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, and we bring those same principles into our projects. By elevating women’s voices and creating opportunities for them to thrive, I believe we’re not only enriching the real estate and hospitality industries but also ensuring that we’re part of a positive shift toward greater representation and equality. Miami Living: What do you love most about Miami, and how does the city inspire you personally and professionally? Dayssi Kanavos: A few things I love about Miami are its adaptability and constant evolution. It’s a city that embraces innovation across art, sports, culture, music, fashion, hospitality, and technology. At the same time, it offers an incredible lifestyle with world-class water sports, golf, tennis, and paddle, all set against stunning beaches and waterways. Miami inspires me with its seamless blend of urban energy and natural beauty. It’s a city that never stands still yet always exudes effortless luxury. Professionally, Miami pushes me to elevate luxury branded developments—crafting spaces that reflect its vibrancy, elegance, and unique balance of dynamic city life and serene coastal living. Miami Living: You’re deeply involved in the art scene, especially with events like Art Basel. What aspects of Miami’s art and cultural scene resonate with you personally, and do you have any hidden gems or secret spots in Miami that you enjoy? Dayssi Kanavos: Miami’s art and cultural scene is one of its greatest assets. It is bold, diverse, and constantly evolving. As an avid art collector and being deeply involved in South Beach’s Art Week, I host an annual event in partnership with Art Basel. Last year, we focused on empowering female artists through a collaboration with the non-profit Arcadia. I believe art should be immersive and thought-provoking, and Miami provides the perfect backdrop for that. Art isn’t just an aesthetic choice, it’s an emotional connection that enhances the experience of a space. One of my favorite hidden gems in Miami is the Bass Museum. It’s an intimate yet powerful space that allows you to truly immerse yourself in an exhibit. It’s places like this that make Miami’s art scene so dynamic and inspiring.