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In each episode of this Tallahassee podcast, host Dave Fiore digs deeper with his guest to find the common threads that tie us all together, and what we can learn from them. You can find your next guest by name or explore starting with our latest episodes.
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How I Got Here offers insight into the lives of some of our most interesting people. Here, you can find great conversations based on their connection to our community.
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In this episode of the podcast, host Dave Fiore speaks with Lisa Davis, owner of Image by Lisa, successful entrepreneur and three-time national sales leader for a once wildly popular beauty company.
In this episode, host Dave Fiore speaks with Skip Foster, former publisher of the Tallahassee Democrat, popular weather hobbyist and creator of The Fanatical Middle news blog. He is a longtime journalist, husband and father of three who values respectful and nuanced discourse, which makes him a popular and trusted facilitator of important community discussions.
In this episode, host Dave Fiore speaks with Shacafrica Simmons, better known as Chef Shac. Born in South Florida and the oldest of 11 total siblings, she is an entrepreneur at heart with multiple brands under her Chef Shac, LLC, umbrella.
In this episode, host Dave Fiore speaks with Tom Derzypolski, co-founder and president of BowStern, an award-winning integrated communications firm. Tom is a father of three, proud grandfather and husband to Stephanie Derzypolski, vice president and chief communications officer at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
In this episode, host Dave Fiore speaks with Talethia Edwards, the founder and president of the Greater Bond Neighborhood Association who has already secured more than $6 million for community revitalization. The Miami native came to Tallahassee as a freshman at Florida A&M University where she met her husband Harold. The couple has seven children and are currently caring for two more they hope to formally adopt in the near future.
In this episode, host Dave Fiore speaks with Rachel Pienta, the 4-H Youth Development Program Director at the University of Florida’s Extension Office in Wakulla County.
Mark Wallheiser is an award-winning photographer who has captured some of our area’s most iconic moments. From hurricanes and political rallies to national football championships, Mark’s images have put us in the middle of the action.
If you need a break from the news or could use a distraction that will encourage you, I offer you the stories of the guests I have been privileged to talk with on this podcast. They are willing to be vulnerable in hopes of encouraging others who may be...
