show episodes
 
Artwork

1
First You Talk

Central Florida Foundation

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Havi
 
The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way. Ready to up your knowledge game? Let's get started.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Central Florida Wesley Foundation

Central Florida Wesley Foundation

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Havi
 
The Central Florida Wesley Foundation is a family of people who are empowered by fulfilling the great commandment, having a love for Jesus that invades and impacts every facet of our entire being an army of radical lovers of Christ who wholeheartedly embrace Jesus' commission to go to all the nations, starting right here on the campuses of UCF, Seminole Community and Valencia Community Colleges a house of prayer where healing occurs, strongholds are broken and intimacy with Jesus is cultivat ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
It's Happenin' In the Haven

Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Havi+
 
Each episode we get the privilege to speak to the amazing people taking Winter Haven, FL and its surrounding Central Florida area to the next level. We’re future-focused, celebrating our entrepreneurial history and leveraging it for our bright future ahead. This podcast is produced by the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce and is meant to generate pride in and knowledge of our community to residents and visitors alike.
  continue reading
 
Kidney Transplant Conversations features diverse voices and experiences of donating, receiving, and caring for this gift of life. Over the coming months each new episode will feature interviews with patients, caregivers, advocates, donors, healthcare providers, and community leaders. At its highest level, our podcast series focuses on quality healthcare delivery, highlighting the innovative approaches kidney transplant recipients and providers are applying to improve care. Along the way, we’ ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Send us a text Why are we talking about homelessness again? It's simple. The conversation isn't over. With our homeless population seemingly on the rise and a new law in Florida, there's lots to unpack and untangle. If you haven't listened to Episode 1 yet (Part 1 of this conversation) we strongly recommend you do! Episode 1 provides a great overvi…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Get to know Central Florida Foundation's President/CEO, Mark Brewer, better and hear him weigh in on topics such as career highs and lows, book recommendations, pop culture references (yes, we go there!), and more. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Central Florida Foundation's Inst…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text In this bonus episode that aligns with Episode 6: Are you a philanthropist? Nicole Donelson and Mark Brewer continue their conversation. You'll also hear from a mini community member, Laurie's son, Liam. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram. As o…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text What makes someone a philanthropist? We dive into this topic, breaking down obstacles, misconceptions, trends and more. Learn about the giving continuum, the giving circle model, and how perceptions have evolved over time. Hear from: Mark Brewer | President/CEO, Central Florida Foundation Nicole Donelson | VP of Philanthropic Strateg…
  continue reading
 
On today’s episode, we speak to Madalyn Vida, our Winter Haven Concierge at the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. Madalyn shares about her time with Polk Vision working on their Youth Leadership Program, her time at Harrison School for the Arts, why she plans on staying in Polk County and more.
  continue reading
 
On today's episode, we speak to Representative Sam Killebrew. Sam Killebrew shares about his time as a state representative, Mission of Mercy, his work in Tallahassee for our furry friends and much more. Chamber Chats: -City of WH team -Adlers -Golf Committee -Country Club of Winter Haven -Whitehead Construction -Pathway Counseling -Veterinary Heal…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Troubleshooting issues within our educational system feels overwhelming. A spotlight is often on crisis points, such as kindergarten readiness, third grade reading scores, and graduation rates; but, what if we zoomed out and flew over the entire system at 30,000 feet? What if we thought about the big picture, and determined what exac…
  continue reading
 
On this episode, we speak with the Executive Director of Main Street Winter Haven, Anita Strang, as well as Meghan Mackie, their Membership & Marketing Director. Anita and Meghan share about new and upcoming events for the year, Monster Month kicking off in the summer, CityWorks Xpo and much more. Chamber Chats Member Highlights: Mediterranean Fres…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 164, we speak to the Head of Guest Experiences for LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Peppa Pig Theme Park, Altoniece Reynolds. Altoniece shares all about the Peppa Pig experience, new things coming to LEGOLAND and why it's so special to be the location of the first-ever Peppa Pig Theme Park.
  continue reading
 
Send us a text We hear this buzzword a lot: innovation. But what does it mean and is it a part of our community? Furthermore, is innovation a must-have in order to improve our region? Episode 4 digs into all of these questions with some of the best and the brightest in this space - and helps us to unpack this amorphous term and use it in a more mea…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 160, we speak to Dr. Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. Dr. Rich shares about the amazing resources offered at the museum, the perks of becoming a member, and why it's a perfect destination for the entire family.
  continue reading
 
On Episode 158, we are taking a deep dive into CommunityFest! We are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of this FREE family festival. March 2nd will be here before we know it, so we want to make sure you have all of the information you need to sponsor, become a vendor or volunteer! We would like to thank LEGOLAND Florida Resort for being the Prese…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 157, we speak to Gene Conrad, President & CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence. Gene shares about the incredible programming ACE offers, the details of the 50th fly-in at Sun 'n Fun coming this April and the economic impact of the aviation industry in Polk County.
  continue reading
 
On Episode 156, Fostering Fun & Family at the Florida Children's Museum, we speak to Kerry Falwell, the CEO of the Florida Children's Museum. Kerry shares about the transition to Bonnet Springs Park, the importance of playful learning and why this is such an asset to the families in Polk County.
  continue reading
 
Send us a text This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 3: Why should we care about our community's mental health? Hear Mark and Sandi talk about strategies on creating a reliable and sustainable mental health workforce. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Central Florida Founda…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text In today's day and age, caring about your mental health has been woven into our daily conversations; but, what about our community's mental health? What does it mean to care about our region's mental health at large? In this episode, we dive into this topic with subject-matter experts that bring thought-provoking perspectives to the …
  continue reading
 
Send us a text This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about obstacles to having more attainable housing and how policy can shape solutions. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Central…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Central Florida is known for its world-class tourist attractions and top-tier restaurants and nightlife. It's all magic and pixie dust here, right? Not if you're one of the thousands of workforce residents slowly being priced out of housing. This episode of the First You Talk podcast dives into Central Florida's housing crisis. Learn…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 1: Why is solving homelessness so hard? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about two types of homelessness - episodic and chronic - and why understanding the two matters. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Centra…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Ever wonder why we can't just solve the problem of homelessness? Join us on a journey to discover the story of this complex issue, hear from people experiencing homelessness now, and learn what the City of Orlando is doing to try to alleviate this growing problem in the region. Thank you to our guests: Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlan…
  continue reading
 
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.
  continue reading
 
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.
  continue reading
 
On Episode 149: Designing Opportunities for All, 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!…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 148: Managing for the Future, 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! This podcast is made poss…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 147: Putting Your Money Where Your Passion Is, 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! This podcast is made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and A…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 146: Winter Haven's Hap-piest Volunteer, 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! This podcast is made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and Adve…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 145: Outfitting Winter Haven with Winter Haven Apparel, 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 abou…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 144: Getting to Know Mr. Winter Haven, 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! This podcast is ma…
  continue reading
 
On Episode 139: Collaborating for Community Growth, we speak to the Senior Vice President & COO of the Central Florida Development Council, Lindsay Zimmerman. Lindsay shares about their collaborative efforts surrounding talent pipeline, working together to grow Polk County and more.
  continue reading
 
On Episode 138: The Legacy of Leadership Winter Haven, I speak to Cindy Price and Rick Hemenway, participants of Leadership Winter Haven Class 4. Cindy and Rick share about the impact Leadership Winter Haven made on them in 1984 and how beneficial the program still is today.
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Gyors referencia kézikönyv