Pensacola Expert Panel

Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine Center of NW FL  joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Boat Smart". His co-host Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services Instructor at George Stone Technical College is off this week preparing for the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade but will be back next week.  This episode Bill discusses the history of Key Marine Center, it's relationship with the Marine services...

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ!  Every Friday Elden gives away a Sonny's BBQ Gift Certificate to a lucky listener. Check out the locations, menus or to download the Sonny's BBQ App go to: www.sonnysbbq.com

Kerri Smayda, Associate Executive Director joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services provided by Manna Food Pantries. To donate or volunteer or if you need food assistance go to: www.mannahelps.org   Call 850-432-2053 or call the emergency Help Line at : 211. 

Kristy Craig, Executive Director and Daphne Hulion, Program & Volunteer Coordinator, join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services provided by Ready Kids! Florida whose mission is to help prepare children for "day one of kindergarten and beyond" through progams like "Reading Pals', "Family Engagement" and more!  To volunteer, donate or for more info go to: www.readykidsfl.org

Stephanie Dodson, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services and products provided by Emerald Coast Coins , current gold & silver prices and answers questions from listeners. For more info check out their Facebook page. 

Nicole Stacey, VP of Destination Development joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the role  Visit Pensacola plays in promoting Pensacola and Northwest Florida as a premier destination. She highlights upcoming Mardi Gras events and more! For the Events Calendar, how to be a Visit Pensacola partner and more info go to: www.visitpensacola.com

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 Penesacola's Best Real Estate team.

Encore(originally aired 1/29/26)  Dr. Martha Susan Horton joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the "Amate Growth Work Method" .  A therapeutic method that helps adults who are "emotionally stuck" in childhood or adolescence become whole mature adults.  To learn more or to make an appointment for an initial free consultation call: 970-456-3268, e-mail: dr.marthasusanhorton@gmail.com  or go to: www.am...

Staci Orren, HR and Benefits Manager and Kirk Waters, Business Development Manager, join PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services provided by Avalon HR, a Professional Employment Organization (PEO).  This episode they discuss benefits, open enrollment and employee management. For more info go to: www.avalonhr.com

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

Martha Holden, President and Lauren Gund, Communications Chair join PEP Talk with Meg to talk all Penascola's Impact 100, "a non-profit organization of women who are committed to improving the community by providing transformative grants to non-profit organizations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. "  Over the past 22 years they have awarded $18.7 million dollars with 177 grants.  To find out h...

Mike Wiggins joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "The Garden Line". This week Mike talks about planting trees, preparing lawns and plants for Spring, how to deal with moles,best roses for Valentine's Day and answers "Gardening " questions from listeners 

Brian Prawitz, ADX Digital Marketing consultant joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services and products offered by ADX Digital Marketing . For a free consultation, contact Jeff Wayne, General Sales Manager at: 850-232-6000 or go to: www.adxdigitalmarketing.com

Julie Nise joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about how to improve your own relationship, communication and leadership skills by taking advantage of her decades of experience as a Relationship Trainer and Communications Specialist!    Just in time for Valentine's Day,  she shares about how you can elevate your current relationship. To set up a free screening or for more info about her programs go to:...

Malcolm Ballinger, Owner & Publisher joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the latest news from Ballinger Publishing and talk about community events found in the February issues of Downtown Crowd and Pensacola Magazine plus gives away tickets to the Pensacola Ice Flyers . To see Ballinger publications on-line go to: www.ballingerpublishing.com

Topher Warren, Education Director, joins PEP Talk with Meg to tell us all about the Pensacola Little Theatre.   This episode he talks about the upcoming show: " Six-Teen edition" , the annual "Cabaret " fundraiser, as well as discusses the education program, summer classes, volunteer opportunities and more. For tickets, show schedule and more info about Cabaret and classes go to: www.pensacolalitt...

Francine Armstrong, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday" to talk about the services, adoption and foster opportunities provided by A Place of Hope Small Dog Rescue with her furrry friend, Jack Russell Terrier mix, "Molly".  To see photos of current adoptable dogs, fill out an application to adopt or foster or make a donation go to: www.aplaceofhoperescue.com    or vist their Facebook...

Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services instructor at George Stone Technical College and Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine of NW FL  join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Boat Smart".  This week they discuss the success of many GSTC Marine services students now in the workplace, boating services provided by Key Marine of NW FL and give a way a prize package to a lucky listener. For more info go to:...

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ !  Every Friday Elden gives away a Sonny's BBQ Gift Certificate to a lucky listener.  Check out the locations, menu or to download the Sonny's BBQ App go to: www.sonnysbbq.com

Encore (originally aired 2/29/26)  Julio Diaz, Director of Marketing and Guest services, joins PEP Talk with Meg to tell us all about the 2026 Pensacon , February 20-22, 2026. " Penascon is an all-inclusive pop culture convention for the fan community spanning the generes of comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming and fantasy."  For tickets, schedules, events, celebity info, locations and more go to...

Will Maybin, Realtor with Connell and Company with guests: Janna Berry and Patty Snellgrove with Surety Land Title of Florida  joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the Pensacola Real Estate Market, wire fraud and scams, morgages, deeds and estate planning.  For your realtor needs contact Will Maybin at: 8f50-262-7020 or go to: www.willmaybin.com   Angela Sherrill at: 850-292-3165   or www.buysell...

Benjamin Murphy, Director of Marketing and Development, joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services and products provided by Quality Roofing Solutions and answers questions from listeners.   Take advantage of the "PEP CHECK" promotion for a free roof inspection.  Call: 850-788-7691  For more info go to: www.qualityroofingsolutions.com

Kelly McLeod, Publisher,  joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the February issue of Bella Magazine as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary! For more info or a digital copy go to: www.bellamagazine.com

Terence A. Gross, Founder, Managing Partner and Personal Injury attorney joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the legal services provided by the law firm of  Gross and Schuster. This epsidode Terry provides his legal perspectives on the recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis resulting in the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, that have been featured on the national news.   For more info go to: www.g...

Randy Lambert, Animal Services Chief,  joins PEP Talk with Meg to host the "Santa Rosa County Update" This episode Randy talks about the Santa Rosa County Animal Services and Shelter starting with  "Community Cat Day', (an opportunity to spay and neuter feral cats, tomorrow, February 5th), "Doggy Day Out" , local upcoming adoption events, Wish List Wednesday on Amazon.com and how you can volunteer...