"I Am Haitian Enough" – Josephine Lentner on Identity and Success
Posted on 04/09/2026
In this episode of Carel In The Morning, we sit down with the multi-talented Josephine Lentner—model, former Miss Pan-American Haiti, and the visionary co-founder behind the viral movement 10K Steps Miami.
Josephine shares her inspiring journey from modeling and writing her children’s book, "I Am Haitian Enough," to creating a thriving wellness community that brings thousands of women together every Saturday. We dive deep into her passion for the Haitian diaspora, the power of sisterhood in wellness, and her advice for those looking to build their own platform while staying true to their roots.
In this video, we discuss:
The mission behind 10K Steps Miami and its massive growth.
Representing Haiti on the international stage.
Balancing a full-time career in EdTech with entrepreneurship.
Navigating identity within the Haitian diaspora.
What’s next for her podcast, Get Cozy with Josie.
Connect with Josephine:
Instagram: @josielentner
10K Steps Miami: @10kstepsmiami
Modeling Agency: @la.viemodels
00:00 - Introduction and welcome to Josephine Lentner
01:35 - Background: Growing up in a creative community
03:00 - The experience of representing Haiti as Miss Pan-American
05:15 - Building a platform and the dream of Miss Universe
06:15 - "Get Cozy with Josie": The inspiration behind the podcast
07:45 - Season 2 updates and interviewing her mother
08:50 - Lavie Models: Starting a modeling agency from a girls' night idea
10:15 - Balancing a full-time job in education tech
11:00 - The viral success of "10K Steps Miami"
13:30 - The big vision: Creating community and sisterhood for women
16:50 - Brand partnerships and future expansions for 10K Steps
19:30 - Personal goals and looking ahead to 2026
21:15 - Connecting with the Haitian community at large
23:30 - Exploring identity: Being "Haitian Enough" in the diaspora
27:30 - The importance of education and sharing Haitian culture
31:00 - Writing the book "I Am Haitian Enough"
32:20 - How to follow Josephine and her various projects
33:10 - Favorite social platforms: TikTok vs. Instagram
34:10 - Closing remarks and podcast
Josephine shares her inspiring journey from modeling and writing her children’s book, "I Am Haitian Enough," to creating a thriving wellness community that brings thousands of women together every Saturday. We dive deep into her passion for the Haitian diaspora, the power of sisterhood in wellness, and her advice for those looking to build their own platform while staying true to their roots.
In this video, we discuss:
The mission behind 10K Steps Miami and its massive growth.
Representing Haiti on the international stage.
Balancing a full-time career in EdTech with entrepreneurship.
Navigating identity within the Haitian diaspora.
What’s next for her podcast, Get Cozy with Josie.
Connect with Josephine:
Instagram: @josielentner
10K Steps Miami: @10kstepsmiami
Modeling Agency: @la.viemodels
00:00 - Introduction and welcome to Josephine Lentner
01:35 - Background: Growing up in a creative community
03:00 - The experience of representing Haiti as Miss Pan-American
05:15 - Building a platform and the dream of Miss Universe
06:15 - "Get Cozy with Josie": The inspiration behind the podcast
07:45 - Season 2 updates and interviewing her mother
08:50 - Lavie Models: Starting a modeling agency from a girls' night idea
10:15 - Balancing a full-time job in education tech
11:00 - The viral success of "10K Steps Miami"
13:30 - The big vision: Creating community and sisterhood for women
16:50 - Brand partnerships and future expansions for 10K Steps
19:30 - Personal goals and looking ahead to 2026
21:15 - Connecting with the Haitian community at large
23:30 - Exploring identity: Being "Haitian Enough" in the diaspora
27:30 - The importance of education and sharing Haitian culture
31:00 - Writing the book "I Am Haitian Enough"
32:20 - How to follow Josephine and her various projects
33:10 - Favorite social platforms: TikTok vs. Instagram
34:10 - Closing remarks and podcast