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All Episodes Season 7 (from newest to oldest)
On Episode 154: Flying High in Winter Haven, we speak to Ashley Tucker, VP of Sales and Marketing at Blue Line Aviation. We chat about Blue Line's unique training program, their experience doing business in Winter Haven and much more. ​
On Episode 153: The Pet Healer, we speak to Dr. Mitsie Vargas, Founder Orchid Springs Animal Hospital. She shares about her love for Winter Haven, her long career in veterinary medicine, using acupuncture at the clinic and much more.
On Episode 152: Musical Roots in Winter Haven, we speak to Hunter Smith, singer, songwriter and commercial insurance agent with Mulling Insurance We talk about his experience growing up in Winter Haven, falling into singing and songwriting, his musical inspirations and more.
On Episode 151 we speak to Keisha Pyzynski, Founder, Creative Director, Designer at Key Design & Media. Keisha shares about her journey to Winter Haven, her experience as an entrepreneur in the digital marketing and video industry and the upcoming projects she's most looking forward to. 
On today's episode, we speak to Alex Santiago. We talk about his journey to Winter Haven, his time with the police force in New York City, his community involvement and everything in between. Be sure to listen in!
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On Episode 149, we are joined by Tresa Warner, Director of IMAG Academy at Lake Region High School. We talk about her experience getting started with teaching, founding the IMAG program, her involvement with the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation, and much more!
On Episode 148, we are joined by the City of Winter Haven's City Manager, T. Michael Stavres. We chat about his storied career at the City of Winter Haven, the transition from Deputy City Manager to City Manager, his side hustle as a musician with the duo, Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music, and more!
​On Episode 147, we talk with Bonnie Parker about her long career in banking, her passion for the arts and traveling, what she loves most about Winter Haven, and more!
On Episode 146, we talk with Hap Hazelwood about his life in Winter Haven, how he's handled adversity throughout his career, giving back to the community, and much more!
On Episode 145, we talk to Sally and Nando Del Castillo, founders of the local apparel brand, Winter Haven Apparel. Sally and Nando share about their journeys to Winter Haven, the story behind Winter Haven Apparel, and everything in between. Stay tuned through the end to hear the amazing story about the commercial that launched Nando's modeling career!
On Episode 144, we talk to Volunteer Curator at the Museum of Winter Haven History and Mr. Winter Haven himself, Bob Gernert. Bob shares all about his time as the Executive Director of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, the founding of the Museum of Winter Haven History, and much more!