Only Lawsuits Ep. 37: The Book of Me — Kevin Hipes, Oil Tankers, Venezuela & Rebuilding Oviedo

In Episode 37 of Only Lawsuits, we sit down with entrepreneur, developer, and author Kevin Hipes, whose life story is so improbable it inspired his new book: Book of Me: The Life and Times of Kevin Hipes the New York Forrest Gump.

Kevin’s journey spans global business, politics, and real estate and it’s every bit as unconventional as the title suggests.

This episode dives deep into:

Kevin Hipes’ New Book: The Book of Me – How a life that intersects with major historical moments became a memoir, and why Kevin’s story feels like a real-world Forrest Gump set against modern politics and business.

Owning an Oil Tanker in Venezuela – Kevin breaks down what it was actually like owning and operating an oil tanker in Venezuela, and why that experience feels especially relevant given today’s geopolitical tensions and ongoing instability in Venezuelan politics.

New York Life, Power & Politics – From living and working in New York to navigating political circles, Kevin shares how proximity to power shapes decision making, opportunity, and perspective.

From Global Business to Local Impact – Why Kevin shifted focus from international ventures to community-driven development and what motivated him to invest back home.

Reimagining the Oviedo Mall – Kevin walks us through his vision for transforming the Oviedo Mall into a true work–play–live environment, blending housing, commerce, and community in a way most suburban developments get wrong.

From oil tankers in Venezuela to redevelopment projects in Central Florida, this episode is a rare look at a life lived across extremes—global risk, political power, and local responsibility.

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