Latin Times Magazine Vol 15 #1 | Page 28

Jana Rodriguez Julio Aviles Metro Orlando Realtor Extraordinar Metro Orlando Tropical Fun Rentals Jolie: Please tell us a little bit about yourself Jana: I was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico and move to Florida in the early 90’s. I have worked hard all my life, and while raising a family, working a full time job and keeping up with a household, I also put myself through college and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Business Management and International Marketing at Nova Southeastern University. Then in 2009, I decided to take my real estate license. Jolie: Please tell us a little bit about yourself? Julio: I am a happy go lucky guy the oldest of 3 from Chicago. I’ve been in Florida for almost 20 years now. Jolie: And your familia Jana: I have a wonderful husband whom I have been married to for over 30 years. I have two wonderful kids and five precious granddaughters. I do have a strong passion for my culture and my Puertorrican roots, most of my family is still on the island and I try to make it there as often as I can, to enjoy their company and the beauty of the land where I was born. Jolie: What do you enjoy most about what you do? Julio: It started as an inflatable (moonwalks, slides etc.) business as I LOVE working with children. Nothing like seeing smiles and laughs on those kids. It grew into alquilamos (we rent) un poco de todo for anything from a birthday party to a wedding. Jolie: What do you do for a living? Jana: I loved my experiences while traveling the world working in sales and marketing efforts for different companies for many years. But now as a Realtor, I feel a new sense of accomplishment; I feel God has given me an opportunity, tools and the knowledge to help many families reach their home ownership dreams. Everything I have done in my life, has been with lots of passion, commitment and dedication, now I really feel that I am on the path that was always meant for me, and I couldn’t be more thankful. Jolie: What do you enjoy most about what you do? Jana: What I love most about being a Realtor is the fact that I am a critical tool in helping people. I love to see smiles, the satisfaction and the happiness of family’s at the closing table. Whether they are selling or buying, there is a sense of accomplishment on their part, and their appreciation, along with those smiles is just priceless. Jolie: How do you like your Cuban Sandwich Jana: I will take my Cuban sandwich with lots of “pernil”, salami, ham, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and skipping on the mustard and pickles. ;-) 28 Latin Times Magazine Jolie: And your familia