Palm Harbor Local

Send us Fan Mail This episode we sat down with Caroline Salka, owner of Little Explorers, an indoor play area for children with locations in Palm Harbor and Indian Rocks. Caroline talks about some of the challenges she had to overcome as she started her business, all from an idea she had. We also talk about the growth of the Little Explorers and how they have made an impact in the community with t...

Send us Fan Mail Erica Vitaliano – Little Steps Florida In this episode we talk to Erica Vitaliano, owner of Little Steps Florida. Erica discusses why she became a speech language pathologist for children and how much she values being involved in the community. She also discusses why they have a team of pediatric professionals to help improves the lives of children rather than focus on one special...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Michelle and Chis from Revitalize Health Solutions, a functional medicine clinic right here in Palm Harbor. Michelle and Chris discuss how they each discovered the field of functional medicine during their career, and their answer might surprise you. We also discuss what you can expect when you come in for your initial visit and how their team approach...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Charrell and Megan, owners of Tipsy Mermaid, a local coastal boutique with coastal clothing and gifts. Charrell and Megan discuss how they got their start in this business along with their background that set them up for success. They also discuss their involvement in the community and how supporting other business and groups is an important part of what...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sit down with Tess Zigo, Certified Financial Planner with TruWealth Partners. Tess talks about finding her way in this business, something that she enjoyed and helped her be more successful. She also shares some tips and strategies to improve your financing and plan for your future.  Looking to connect with Tess! ·         Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Tes...

Send us Fan Mail Russ Hilton – Dunedin Bike Tours In this episode we talk with Russ Hilton owner of Dunedin Bike Tours. Russ started his business after he showed his friends around Dunedin who were visiting from out of state and realized that there was an opportunity for a business. Russ talks about how he went about creating the tour and learning about some of the unique history in Dunedin and Ta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sat down with Heidi Templeton, Owner of iStroll North Pinellas. iStroll North Pinellas is an outdoor fitness community form Moms and run by a mom. Heidi talks about her journey with fitness and how it has evolved throughout her life from participating in gymnastics to owning iStroll North Pinellas. We also talk about how important community is not only for your f...

Send us Fan Mail Jason & Cricket Borajkiewicz – The Restorative In this episode we talk to Jason and Cricket, Owners of The Restorative, a new American restaurant in Dunedin, Florida. In this episode we talk why Jason and Cricket decided to open a restaurant in Jason’s hometown and how they started in the restaurant business. We also talk about how they manage running a restaurant while raisin...

Send us Fan Mail Sharon Fekete – The Doctor Whisper In this episode we talk to Sharon Fekete, Owner of The Doctor Whisperer and 13th Ave Media. She has also written a book called The Broker Road to Mental Health in Life and in Business and host her own podcast, The Doctor Whisperer Show. Sharon discusses her path into starting her business and how she worked her way into gaining valuable expertise...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Kelsi Ward, Owner of Little Warrior Fitness. She discusses her approach to being a fitness coach and how you can expect to learn more than what exercise to do when you work with her. Kelsi also talks about how she became a fitness coach and how she was in the right place, right time to discover her passion.   Looking to connect with Kelsi! ·         Inst...

Send us Fan Mail Kert & Lorie Rhodes – Kleer Title If you are selling or buying a home in the state of Florida you will most likely be in contact with a Title company to assist with the closing documents and ensure the property being sold is free and clear of any leans. Kert and Lorie started Kleer Title about 3 years ago after Lorie had spent the last 25+ years work as a title agent for other...

Send us Fan Mail They’re back! Chelsea and Calen have completed their business makeover with the Fab 5 and now have updated branding, photography, website, a business strategy, and a direction. Natural Awakening Essentials started as a part time hobby to make products that friends and family could benefit from. It has now turned into a full-time business with a focus on providing you the highest q...

Send us Fan Mail Having a sense of connection to your home or your community can have a powerful impact on you. For me, it makes me feel more present and grounded in who I am. Dweller’s Place was created to help you have that connection with your home, your habitat. From the moment you meat Sheridan you can sense her passion for the wild and how much she enjoys the work she does with Dweller’s Pla...

Send us Fan Mail Shawn Yesner – Yesner Law Some people spend many years trying to figure out what they are passionate about and others know from an early age what their career will look like. I wish I was in the later group. 😊 Shawn knew early on in is life that he wanted to be an attorney but it wasn’t until he started practicing law that he discovered what type of law he was drawn to. Helping o...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Hinkle | Fusion Street Eatery We often find that business owners open a business out of necessity or out of the desire to be an entrepreneur. The thing they both have in common is the extreme passion for their craft. In the case for Chris Hinkle, his passion is preparing delicious meals for others and his family is the reason behind Fusion Street Eatery in Dunedin. Chris gai...

Send us Fan Mail Maggie & Brent – Local Union Consulting Maggie and Brent have taken their knowledge and experience from some of the biggest corporations and are using it to help the small business owners and entrepreneurs take the step to the next level. As a husband and wife team it’s amazing to see how they utilize each of their skill sets to help businesses grow and realized their potentia...

Send us Fan Mail Cameron Capri – Q Southern BBQ Q Southern is a family friendly BBQ restaurant located in Dunedin, FL. Cameron is committed to serving the best barbeque in Tampa Bay and has spent the last 10+ years studying, learning, and mastering his craft. In this episode we talk about how the popularity of barbeque has increased in recent years. Instead of only being able to get some good barb...

Send us Fan Mail Bry – Be-efficient Solutions In this episode with Bry we talk about how her business became what it is, where her idea came from and what it’s like being a business owner for the first time. Bry is passionate about helping the small business community and this is evident when you listen to her speak about Be-efficient Solutions. We also discuss how important your mindset is as a b...

Send us Fan Mail Kendal & Maria – Tips to Talk Workshop Kendal and Maria are Speech-Language Pathologists (say that 3 times fast) with a passion for helping the little ones speak their first words. Being able to communicate, effectively, is such a big part of our society yet we do not put much emphasis on it at a young age. It’s not until later in life when we need it for school or a career th...

Send us Fan Mail Angela Fuhler – Suncoast Organizing Solutions In this episode we talk with Angela about how she provides organizing solutions to both home owners as well as business owners. My favorite part of her business is that she will help home owners move! We all know how much we love moving. ; ) Angela will help you pack up your home so that when you go to unpack everything can be easily o...

Send us Fan Mail Jenny Goad – Palm Harbor Cares Jenny Goad founded Palm Harbor Cares to help the community in whatever capacity was needed. Palm Harbor Cares is a non profit here in Palm Harbor that donates $10,000 every quarter to a different charity in need. To be selected, 3 charities pitch their project to the members who then select the one charity to receive the funds. Anyone can become a me...

Send us Fan Mail Stilt House Brewery has been a staple in Palm Harbor since 2013! Sean has a passion for beer and it is obvious from the first time you meet him. We talk with Sean about where is passion for beer begin and about the process of making beer. The neat thing about beer is that any one can do it from home on a small scale but it takes experience and a deep understanding of the process t...

Send us Fan Mail Dean became the president of the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce as businesses began shutting down due to COVID, so he had quite  the challenge from the beginning.  Dean brings a fresh approach to the Palm Harbor Chamber and took the challenge of being the president head on. In this episode we talk about his experience with other chambers and how that shaped his approach into how...

Send us Fan Mail One this episode we got to chat with Jess Veguez, owner of Jess Veguez Photography. Jess has had a passion for photography ever since she was a little girl and because of the pandemic she was led to starting her photography business in the Dunedin area. We talk about where this passion game from and how she was introduced to photography at a young age. Jess loves connecting with p...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special episode with Chelsea and Calen from Natural Awakening Essentials. They are the winners of our Business Makeover Challenge that was held last month. Myself and 4 other local entrepreneurs will be spending the next month with them to help them refresh their brand and set up their business to be successful in 2021 and beyond. They produce natural everyday products l...