Sarasota SpeaX

We are honored to have a couple of repeat guests, together on the same podcast, for the first time.  Dovydas and Vere Hill are talented artists in their own right.  But it was one fateful night on St. Armands Circle that led to the performance that would go viral on YouTube, with over 24 million views (and counting).  When someone asked Dovydas if he could play Tennessee Whiskey, he asked if anyon...

Before the CNBC’s, before the Squawk Boxes, and even before Fox Business, there was someone with a dedicated passion towards educating investors, and aspiring investors alike.  Kim Githler began the MoneyShow back in 1981 with a mission to bring together some of the best minds in finance and investing to teach others how to be successful with their money.  Today, Kim, and her son Charlie, continue...

This week, Sarasota Speax sits down with owner of the Arts & Central Restaurant, located downtown in the Rosemary District.  Don Henson spent 30 years in the corporate world, but always had a bucket list item that included starting an upscale casual restaurant with a Northern California feel.  In fact, during an RV trip across America in 2020 with his wife, several restaurants located in north...

This week, the Sarasota SpeaX crew sits down with the man who has embodied downtown Sarasota to the max, Perry Corneau…or as most know him, Sarasota Perry.  He has spent his career in the luxury end of the real estate, and now hones his craft on representing the downtown Sarasota lifestyle as an advisor for Ritz-Carlton, selling condos.  While the beaches in our area are the primary draw, Perry sh...

This week, the SpeaX crew sits down for a discussion with Tatyana Stewart, owner of T. Georgiano’s and the soon-to-be open, True Blue Vibes.  Having grown up in New York City, with a father who was in the fashion business, this has been in Tatyana’s blood from the very beginning.  While Trey is taking the day off due to being on a roof, we welcome Cynthia McLaughlin, Public Information Officer for...

This week, we are taking a moment away from our traditional episodes to discuss mother nature’s fury that was unleashed on the Southeast by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.  As this episode airs, there are still families and businesses who are recovering from the devastation of the two storms.  In this episode, we invited individuals in our community who tell us their first hand accounts of dealing w...

This week, the SpeaX crew sits down with World-Renowned Doctor, Scientist, Educator, Speaker and Anti-Aging Specialist, Dr. Derrick DeSilva.  “Doctor D”, as he’s sometimes called, is an expert in integrating the best of both worlds when it comes to Eastern and Western medicine.  Dr. DeSilva has treated patients across the globe, appeared on numerous news broadcasts (Like Larry King Live, among oth...

This week, the Sarasota SpeaX crew sits down with the former president of Sertoma of Greater Sarasota, Jennifer Bash.  Jennifer shares the mission of Sertoma (which stands for SERvice TO MAnkind), which is dedicated to assisting those facing challenges in speech, language and hearing needs.  While the organization has been established in 1956 in Sarasota, it has been around over 100 years national...

All PR is not necessarily good PR.  That’s what our guest, Candice McElyea, Founder and President of One Eight Oh PR, told us during our sit down with her on this week’s show.  But what makes a great PR strategy for a company?  You’ll have to tune into the full show to get those answers. Candice began her professional journey as a television news reporter, but ended up being recruited by the DCCC...

This week, Sarasota SpeaX sits down for an in-depth conversation with CEO & President of LightShare Behavior Wellness and Recovery, Shawny Robey.  This is an organization that has been in Sarasota for over 50 years, helping those who struggle with addiction, mental illness, depression.  They provide a way for the individual to get help, and have a support structure to put them on the path to r...

This week, Sarasota SpeaX is honored to welcome two distinguished guests who have not only made it their mission to be involved with philanthropic efforts but are hosting an Inaugural Soirée to honor 12 women in the Sarasota area who have also created a legacy in giving back to their community and beyond.   When Katherine Harris and Margaret Wise first moved to Sarasota, they become instant friend...

Some people just have a dream job!  Our guest, Malaka Hilton, has just that…at least in our opinion anyway.  Malaka is the Founder and CEO of Admiral Travel International, which helps plan and execute some of the most memorable travel experiences that you could possibly imagine.  And believe us, she has some great stories to share (you’ll have to listen to the show).  Even Brad and Felipe are enco...

This week, the SpeaX crew was blessed to have Vere Hill join the program.  Many in the Sarasota area already know Vere from his performances at various venues and events throughout the community.  But before he even moved here, he went viral for his rendition of Tennessee Whiskey that he performed with friend of the show, Dovydas.  To date, that video has 24 million views, and still rising.  In fa...

This week, the Sarasota SpeaX crew sits down with a community leader, who has a deep history with Sarasota, from the world of coaching youth and high school football all the way to being a pillar in community leadership.  Currently, Walter Gilbert is the VP of DEI for Selby Botanical Gardens, but he takes us through the history of Sarasota, exploring some of the difficult times that the community...

This week, Sarasota SpeaX sits down with Entrepreneur, Brand Disruptor, Philanthropist, and Owner of the Soon-to-Open Sugar Champagne Bar, Ronnie Shugar.  The guys jump into Ronnie’s past in the cosmetics industry and building a brand with an exclusive relationship with powerhouse, Target. Ronnie discusses how he ended up in Sarasota, having grown up in California, and the passion he’s developed f...

This week, we’ve got a homegrown legend in the house, World Record Holder, Performer, Daredevil, and author, Nik Wallenda.  The guys chop it up a bit about growing up in a famous family, and whether or not walking a high wire was in his blood at an early age.  Although his name is highly recognizable across the globe now, there was a bit of a struggle to forge his own path and build up the level o...

When Jackie Rogers’ skin had some negative reactions to skincare products she had purchased, she immediately began doing her own research to figure out why.  Turns out, many of the products she had been using (including some major brands known to everyone) were filled with harmful additives.  As a result, she decided to develop her own line of skincare products, which she named, ‘House of HILT’. ...

This week, the Sarasota SpeaX crew sits down with Jeff Houser, owner of Jacked Panda Prep To Go, and bodybuilder.  Jeff began his professional career as a culinary trained chef, and has brought that passion to the world of prepped food.  The guys also jump into his passion for fitness, and what made him decide to jump into the world of professional bodybuilding in his 40’s. The conversation always...

This week, Sarasota SpeaX sits down with John Gettle, former MMA Fighter, Reality TV Star, and Real Estate Investor.  The guys chop it up about John’s past in the ring, and how he landed in the MMA.  They also touch on his appearance on the A&E Reality Show, Flip Wars, and what that experience was like.  Today, John is building his business, and his course, to show others how they can build a...

Could our fair community be the next big Soccer Haven in the US?  That’s exactly what Sarasota SpeaX is going to find out with Founder and Owner of the Sarasota Paradise Soccer Club, Marcus Walfridson.  The guys chat with Marcus about his passion for the game, and why he decided that Sarasota was the perfect spot to establish the club, and hopefully, one day, turn it into a professional organizati...

This week, Sarasota SpeaX sits down with Sales Rep and Brand Ambassador for Misguided Spirits, Chris Hembrough.  The guys get into just what makes Misguided a unique brand that isn’t your typical “Well” drink.  In fact, it has the versatility of a premium spirit, that also allows it’s bar owners to make a significant profit from a drink they’re proud to pour.  After all, Misguided Spirits was crea...

This week, Sarasota SpeaX is sitting down with the owner of Rich Construction Services, Chris Rich. For those of you who have seen elements of our new studio, Chris and his team were a big part of helping us create a digital picture window that gives us the versatility to generate several unique looks.  Chris focuses specifically on custom trim and molding projects in the Sarasota area. The guys a...

This week, Sarasota SpeaX is sitting down with Tech Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor, Jesse Biter.  We dive into his backstory, and how his work ethic always had him looking how to make the most out of the opportunities presented to him.  They also discuss how he dove into the internet, and helped create a business that revolutionized the automotive industry online.  That company would eventu...

This week, we’re down a man…Trey’s roofing company got swamped with the recent amount of rain we’ve received, but we doubled up on the guests.  Matt Blouin and Dustin Nahale of Warrior Aesthetics, and the Warrior Talks Podcast, join the show.  The two of them talk about how Warrior Aesthetics came to be (a body building and strength training business which competes in bodybuilding competitions), a...

This week, the Sarasota SpeaX crew sits down with local artist, David Blanch, owner of Blest Design, LLC.  David found the bug to create at an early age, and his parents decided to encourage it to the point where he’s now made it his full time career.  In addition to canvas work, which you can see on both his website and IG account, he’s painted murals, created unique pieces for several celebritie...