Venusmia “Venus” Fernandez Lovely

co-founder & co-host

Venusmia “Venus” Fernandez Lovely is a seasoned and multifaceted professional with over 15 years of experience in leadership roles and developing programs for community engagement. She is co-founder of The Lovely Group, a consulting agency that works with multiple organizations such as the Football is Freedom Initiative, Florida Rising, and the Coconut Grove Art & Historical Association.

Venus' passion for civic engagement and the arts has seen her at the helm of various programs to improve communities throughout South Florida. She currently serves as Administrative and Special Events Director and the President of the South Dade Democratic Black Caucus.

Born in Brooklyn, but raised in Miami, Venus is the daughter of the former New York Dominican Consul General, Francisco Fernandez. Past positions and titles include Vice President of the Reggae Girlz Foundation, Inc. Miami-Dade Ambassador for the Arts and the Chief of Staff to both Senator Dwight Bullard and Annette Taddeo.