Que Bola?

In this episode of Que Bola, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Celia Almeida, the newly appointed editor of the cultural and arts division at the Miami New Times. Celia has been a significant force in shaping Miami's arts coverage, and her journey in journalism is nothing short of inspiring. We kicked off the conversation by exploring Celia's early passion for writing and music, which was ignited during her teenage years while working at a bookstore. She shared how her love for music magazines like Rolling Stone and Mojo fueled her desire to write about music, even though she initially thought it was just a pipe dream. Celia's journey began with freelancing for the New Times in 2016, where she took on various roles, eventually returning as the arts editor at the start of this year. Celia explained her motivation for returning to the New Times, emphasizing the importance of covering the cultural heartbeat of Miami. We discussed how her role has evolved to encompass a broader cultural perspective, moving