Pensacola Expert Panel

Mike Wiggins joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "The Garden Line".   This week Mike talks about getting ready for Spring, best varieties of roses for NW Florida, tree varieties and answers "Gardening" questions from listeners. 

Brian Prawitz, ADX Digital Marketing consultant joins PEP Talk with Meg to takl 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 

Todd Thomson, President/CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Pensacola Chamber Connection".  This episode he previews upcoming events including the PACE Awards, Good Morning Pensacola Breakfast, February Business After Hours and more!  For more info go to: www.pensacolachamber.com

Malcolm Ballinger, Owner & Publisher, joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the latest news from Ballinger Publlshing and talk about community events. This episode he also reminds listerners to send in their 3 Best " Bride" photos for consideration for the cover of the upcomins April 2026 "Wedding" issue of Pensacola Magazine by March 15, 2025 . For details go to: www.ballingerpublishing/weddings20...

Christie Costello, Owner of Costello's Butcher Shop & Deli joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the Kimberly Tauer Foundation and their extrordinary efforts to feed hungry children in Pensacola every day at Costello's Butcher Shop on 8190 Fairfield Drive at Lillian Hwy and Fairfield Drive. For more information on how you can donate, volunteer or if you know a child in need go to: www.ktf4love...

Randy Lambert, SRC Animal Services Chief, joins PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Frisky Friday".  This episode Randy talks about the services provided by the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter   such as "Community Cat Day" a spay/neuter service for feral cats held every Thursday in February, "Doggy Day Out" , upcoming adoption events and more.  To find out how you can adopt, donate or volunteer go to: ww...

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