Palm Harbor Local

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Griffin, owner of LMG Image Consulting, joins Palm Harbor Local to talk about confidence, presence, and why her work goes much deeper than clothes. She shares how a quiet accountant became a Tampa Bay image consultant, how she plans a week of outfits in under an hour, and what agents and professionals can do to look put together in Florida heat. What You’ll Learn: Why confide...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Raul Serrano, founder of Blueprint Family Health, returns to Palm Harbor Local to explain why families keep paying more for healthcare while getting less back. He breaks down the $99-a-month wellness primary care model, the real math on emergency-only insurance, and why “normal” blood work does not always mean you are well. What You’ll Learn Why insurance was built for emergen...

Send us Fan Mail Andre Pamplona, The Roofing Cowboy from GenX Roofing, sits down with Donnie to talk about the one home expense nobody plans for. From real per-square costs to the 15-year insurance rule to the ventilation problem quietly cooking roofs from the inside, this is the roof conversation every Tampa Bay homeowner should hear before it becomes an emergency.  What You’ll Learn   Why a roof...

Send us Fan Mail Essie Bergen was the fourth guest ever recorded on Palm Harbor Local. Nearly five years later she's back to talk about what changed: a Hobby Lobby licensing deal, a home studio built by her husband, a permanent display at Honeymoon Island, and a confidence she says she still doesn't fully have. She paints anyway. What You'll Learn Why Essie thinks a little self-doub...

Send us Fan Mail Danny Murawinski built Exit Built from a laptop, sold equity to a trade association instead of a VC, then hired his own replacement as CEO. In this episode he walks through the mindset behind two companies, the hardest year of his life, and how he's building advertising audiences at scale with his new company, Allora Labs. What You'll Learn: How Danny landed a defensible...

Send us Fan Mail Annette Scott, co-founder of Revivery in Oldsmar, joins Palm Harbor Local to make the case that sauna and cold plunge isn't a luxury — it's a practice that builds the resilience to show up better for the people around you. What You'll Learn: Why sauna and cold plunge work as "intentional stress," not passive recovery How Revivery's biopsychosocial mod...

Send us Fan Mail Jason Vasilakos spent nearly 28 years cooking in other people's kitchens before he and his wife Monique left the Northeast to open their first restaurant of their own. The Flyin' Bulldog — a chef-owned spot in downtown Dunedin — is the result. In this episode, Jason shares the leap, the food philosophy, and why Dunedin won out over everywhere else on the Gulf Coast. What...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, Donnie sits down with Cavan Valance, founder of MPF Collective, for a real conversation about burnout, identity, and what it actually looks like to rebuild with intention. Cavan opens up about closing a successful fitness business, the year he took off to reset, and how he and his fiancée built something new from that clarity. What You'll...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Donnie sits down with Stacy Peasall , a business coach with ActionCOACH Tampa Bay, for an honest conversation about why so many owners end up working for their business instead of the other way around. Stacy shares how owning a resort, a restaurant, and a toy store taught her the difference between buying a job and building an asset — and why letting go is the thi...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most underrated wellness upgrade in your home isn't a gym membership or a new mattress — it's your closet? In this episode, Donnie sits down with Brent Irish, owner of Closet Envy Tampa Bay, to talk about why organized spaces reduce stress, save time, and quietly reshape how a home actually feels to live in. What You'll Learn: Why post-pandemic homeowner...

Send us Fan Mail Ocyrus Erickson is the founder of Terra Preta LLC, a soil health consulting and functional landscaping company based in Palm Harbor. In this episode, we dig into the invisible world beneath your lawn — and why what's happening underground affects everything from your plants to your family's health. What You'll Learn: Why synthetic fertilizers are creating dependent,...

Send us Fan Mail Christopher Strum, President and CEO of C2 Worldwide, joins Donnie Hathaway for a conversation on leadership, overwhelm, and what it takes to stay grounded while building a business. From military experience to entrepreneurship, Chris shares how daily habits, better systems, and the right people can help you lead with more clarity and confidence. What You’ll Learn:  Why the best l...

Send us Fan Mail Cybersecurity can feel complicated, but this conversation makes it practical. In Episode 215, Peter Jalaff breaks down what small business owners actually need to pay attention to, why local businesses are still at risk, and the simple steps that can make a big difference. If you use email, a CRM, shared files, client records, or online tools to run your business, this one is wort...

Send us Fan Mail Jenna Densler turned a hospitality background and a simple “why not try?” mindset into Oaks and Iris Mobile Bar, plus a growing marketing brand, Content Theory Tampa Bay. What You’ll Learn:  • Why failure is part of business growth  • How Oaks and Iris creates a custom event experience  • How to identify your ideal client  • The biggest social media mistakes business owners make  ...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Molinowski built Tampa Bay is Awesome by keeping content simple, leading with strong headlines, and treating “awesome” like an idea people instantly connect with. In this episode, we talk networking, local influence, and why intentional posting beats posting every day. What You’ll Learn: Why “is awesome” works as an idea more than a brand The content rule that matters most: he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Kaylin Morris, APRN—founder of Salty Roots Integrative Wellness—to talk about what integrative medicine actually means and why so many people are looking for care that focuses on the “why,” not just the symptoms. We cover simple, realistic shifts that can improve energy, digestion, hormones, and overall well-being. What You’ll Learn: Why more peop...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Becker from Align 2 Thrive Chiropractic joins Palm Harbor Local to break down what most people misunderstand about chiropractic—plus how the profession is evolving beyond “just back pain.” What You’ll Learn: Why chiropractic is shifting toward wellness, nervous system regulation, and specialization The truth about “chiropractic is dangerous” and why soreness can happen...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 210, Donnie sits down with registered dietitian nutritionist Marie Graf Ibrahim of Marie E Graf Wellness to talk about what actually matters in nutrition—without the hype. They break down fad diets, whether organic food is worth the cost, and how to simplify food choices so they’re sustainable in real life. What You’ll Learn: The difference between a registered dietitia...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, we sit down with Palm Harbor-based author Erin O’Brien, the writer behind Howl , a family-created children’s book about a wolf and the moon. Erin shares how a simple idea at the Palm Harbor Library turned into a fully illustrated book and the launch of her family publishing brand, Gran Apple Books. What You’ll Learn: How a casual idea became t...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you’ve put everything into raising your kids, tried a handful of business ideas that never quite stick, and still feel a pull to build something of your own? In this conversation, Donnie sits down with Christina Delgado , founder of Soft Touch Laser Hair Removal and author of Laser Focused from Mom Life to CEO , to talk about how she pivoted at 40, built a six-fi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Palm Harbor Local , Donnie Hathaway sits down with Gary Hall, founder of Blue Collar Home Services, to talk about his 30-year journey in the electrical and HVAC trades. Gary shares how he turned early jobsite experience into a thriving, community-driven company that focuses on training and mentoring the next generation of skilled tradespeople. He explains why he...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up in a family plumbing business, building homes in PA, moving to Florida, why typical water softeners fall short, chloramine vs chlorine, slab leaks and copper pinholes, whole-home filtration and no-salt conditioning, under-sink alkaline options, maintenance tips, costs and environmental impact, and why the trades matter. Highlights Fred’s 60+ years in plumbing and homebu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Palm Harbor Local , host Donnie Hathaway sits down with Kenny McLaurin , founder of McLaurin Inspections, to explore the evolving world of home inspections and real estate in Florida. Kenny shares his journey of building his business during the pandemic, how market shifts impact both inspectors and agents, and why managing client expectations is critical in such...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Palm Harbor Local , Donnie Hathaway sits down with local creative and endurance athlete Chay Nott —whose journey from musical theater to photography to ultra-marathons is anything but ordinary. Chay shares his incredible story of personal transformation, driven by a commitment to discipline, self-awareness, and pushing past comfort zones. Discover what...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Palm Harbor Local , host Donnie Hathaway sits down with longtime friend and local entrepreneur Anthony Santiago, the founder of First Class Detailing. Anthony shares his journey from being a 19-year-old with a passion for clean cars and zero business experience to becoming the owner of one of Palm Harbor's most reputable high-end detailing shops. From humbl...