Pensacola Expert Panel

Sam Young, President and CEO and Ruthie Noel, VP of Programs joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the many programs and services provided by Pensacola Habitat for Humanity.   This episode they discuss the history of the organization, dispel myths about who qualifies for a Habitat home, how you can volunteer and the newest local project: Hancock Meadows .   To apply, volunteer or learn more about how...

Randy Lambert, Chief of Animal Services joins PEP Talk with Meg for the Santa Rosa County Update series to talk about the services offered by Animal control, Welfare and the SRC Animal Shelter.  Two "Community Cat days" on April 9 and April 23, 2026, spay and neuter services for feral cats in the county and several adoption events this month for dogs.  To find out how you can adopt, volunteer, fos...

Todd St. Ores, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the HVAC and Duct services provided by Gulf Coast Air Care.  This episode Todd discusses the transition from Spring to Summer taking care of air filters and air quality measures for the heavy pollen season as well as answers HVAC questions from listeners.  For more info go to: www.gulfcoastaircare.com

Maria Goldberg joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about Pensacola's Great Southern Restaurants.   This episode she tells us all about the new "merger" of Atlas Oyster House and Fish House, the history of Jackson's Steakhouse   as well as the exciting special menus and events for this Easter Sunday, Mother's Day and Father's Day at: Jackson's Steakhouse, Five Sisters Blues Cafe, The Fish House & A...

Emily Echevarria, Marketing Communications Director and Alesia Macklin, Director of Senior Volunteer Programs join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and programs provided by the Council on Aging of West Florida and the upcoming annual "Granny Get Down" event on Saturday, May 23rd, 11am-2pm at Sanders Beach Resource Center. There will be plenty of food with each dish being prepared by "t...

B.J. Davis, City of Pensacola Events Coordinator joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the role the City Department of Parks and Recreation plays in the care of over 90+ public City of Pensacola parks, exciting upcoming events in April and this  Summer!  For a schedule of events and more info go to: www.cityofpensacola.com/parks-recreation    or go to:  www.playpensacola.com

Mike Wiggins joins PEP Talk with Meg each week to host: "The Garden Line". This week Mike discusses Sping Lawn care, dealing with the current drought in NW Florida and answers "Gardening" questions from listeners. 

Brian Prawitz, ADX Digital Marketing consultant joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the strategies and products offered by ADX Digital Marketing. This week Brian talks about why "now is the time" to advertise your business during this busy News cycle and how you can use digital marketing to advertise directly to tourists and visitors during "Tourist Season" For a free marketing consultation cont...

Todd Thomson, President/CEO  of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the Chamber's upcoming events including the April  Business After Hours,  Good Morning Pensacola Breakfast, May Golf Tournament and the exciting plans for the 2026 4th of July Fireworks. For more info, to register for an event  or to become a Pensacola Chamber member go to: www.pensacolacha...

Malcolm Ballinger, Owner & Publisher, joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the latest news from Ballinger Publishing , community events and more! For a digital copy or more info about all of the publications including Downtown Crowd, Pensacola Magazine , et.al go to: www.ballingerpublishing.com

Lisa Newell, Producer/Founder and Joe Nierle (Director, Actor & Teacher) join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the brand new Gulf Breeze Stage for "Professional Acting and Performance Arts". Acting classes are starting on April 12, 2026 for the first six-week session at Gulf Breeze Stage in the Harbourtown complex in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Acting classes area available for all ages and skill set...

Christina Bell (Foster coordinator) and Makila Ressel (VP of Shelter Health)  join PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday' to talk about the animal services provided by the Pensacola Humane Society, To learn about upcoming events, how you can adopt, foster, donate or volunteer go to: www.pensacolahumane.org  

Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services instructor at George Stone Technical College and Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine Center of NW FL join PEP Talk with Meg every Friday to host: "Boat Smart'. This week they discuss the beginning of boating season, "Boating Courtesy" on the water and answer "Boat" questions from listerners.  For more info go to: www.georgestonecollege.edu  or for boat care...

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ.  To check out the Spring Menu, restaurant locations, download the Sonny's BBQ app and more go to: www.sonnysbbq.com

Daryl Singleton,Director, and John Scanlon, Asst. Director join PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services porived by Pensacola Energy Sanitation Services for the City of Pensacola with a focus on the Pensacola Recycling program. To learn more go to: www.pensacolaenergy.com    or www.cityofpensacola.com

Dr. Mark Sprayberry, Veterinarian, joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Sit, Stay and Listen with Dr. Mark" to discuss the animal services provided by Olive Branch Pet Hospital and Play-n-Stay Boarding and Daycare facility.  This episode he discusses the amenities and activities of their boarding and daycare facility, treatment for seasonal allergies and answers petcare questions from listeners.  For...

Stephanie Dodson, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and products provided by Emerald Coast Coins , current gold & silver prices and answers "Coin" questions from listeners. For more info check out their Facebook page or call : 850-473-1515.

Bruce Cady, Executive Director of Opening Doors of NW FL  and his guest Connie Bookman, Executive Director of Pathways for Change and Chair of the Homeless Continuum of Care Leadership Council  join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services, programs and the "Continuum of Care" role of Opening Doors of NW FL and their joint efforts fighting homelessness in the Pensacola/NWFL region. To donate,...

Christina Leavenworth , the top real estate agent in Pensacola dives into everything you need to know about buying, selling and investing in Pensacola. Visit: www.bestrealtorsinpensacola.com for more tips and resources from P ensacola's Best Real Estate Team.   Or to speak directly with a member of the Leavenworth Team call:  850-786-3996. 

Terrance A. Gross, Founder and Managing Partner joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the legal services provided by the personal injury law firm of Gross and Schuster. This episode he talks about "The Perfect Storm" and the effects of 2023 Tort reforms on personal injury clients.  For more info go to: www.grossandschuster.com

Chip Wood, VP of Sales and Marketing and Stacie Orren, HR and Benefits Manager joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services provided by Avalon HR , an IRS Certified,  Professional Employment Organization (PEO) . This episode they discuss Worker's Compensation, Health insurance, employee taxes and answer HR questions from listeners.  For more info go to: www.avalonhr.com

Dr. Michael Payne, Department Head of the School of Business at Pensacola State College joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the multiple educational opportunites available to students (young and old alike) as well as PSC's history, role in the local community and upcoming PSC events.  For information about PSC locations, classes, events, admissions and more go to: www.pensacolastate.edu

Jonathan Cook, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and products provided by Jonathan's Contructon and Flooring as well as answer remodeling, flooring and construction questions (and more!)  from listeners. For more info go to: www.jonathansflooring.com

Ray Palmer, President/CEO of the Pensacola Sports Association continues the discussion with Meg about the role Pensacola Sports plays in our community, upcoming events  and more!  For more info go to: www.penscolasports.corg

Ray Palmer, President/CEO joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the Pensacola Sports Association 's upcoming sports events, well-known Pensacola athletes, the Bayou Hlls Run this weekend and more!  Congratulations to Ray who will be inducted into the ETA Hall of Fame in April in Las Vegas!  For more information or to register the Bayou Hills Run this weekend go to: www.pensacolasports.org