What happens when you stop worrying about being everything to everyone and simply show up as who you are?

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Becky Dee, Becky sits down with Jasmine Robinson, Vice President of Membership Development at the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, for a fun, honest, and refreshingly real conversation about relationships, community, career, family, and authenticity.

Jasmine shares the story of coming to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida, earning degrees in journalism and business, and building a career that has taken her through higher education, special events, alumni relations, national associations, and now back into the face-to-face relationship building she loves most. Along the way, she talks about why Gainesville became home, her love for the Gator Nation, Friday-night football, and the importance of protecting your peace while still staying connected to the people around you.

Becky and Jasmine also get candid about social media, positivity, self-editing, and what it means to be genuinely yourself. Jasmine makes it clear that what you see is what you get — and that authenticity has become one of her greatest strengths in building meaningful relationships.

In her new role with the Greater Gainesville Chamber, Jasmine is focused on helping businesses connect, making sure members feel heard, and continuing to strengthen the community she has called home for so many years.

Then, in this episode’s Community Spotlight, Becky welcomes Lizzie Robinson Jenkins for a moving conversation about Rosewood, Florida, the 1923 massacre that destroyed the community, and the deeply personal family connection Lizzie carries to that history. Lizzie shares how her aunt, a schoolteacher in Rosewood, was directly affected by the violence, and recounts the efforts that helped members of the community escape.

Lizzie is now working to preserve and share that history through plans for a Rosewood Museum in Archer, on family land where generations of her family grew up. The project has already moved into planning and development, with mapping, surveying, and renderings completed, and fundraising efforts underway.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com

Sometimes the best way to find your community is to create it yourself.

On this episode of Coffee Talk with Becky Dee, Becky sits down with Michelle Young for a candid conversation about connection, overcoming depression, trusting your intuition, and learning to live life to the fullest.

Michelle shares the winding path that took her from nutrition and peak-performance coaching to becoming a familiar connector in Gainesville’s business community. After moving to Gainesville and going through a difficult season of isolation and change, Michelle challenged herself to do something “big and scary” — instead of simply attending a networking event, she started one.

That leap eventually grew into the Gainesville Business and Real Estate Professionals community, along with She Means Business, a networking community for women. Becky and Michelle talk about building meaningful relationships, putting yourself in the right rooms, listening to your instincts, taking chances, and finding purpose through the people and experiences around you.

Plus, in this episode’s Community Spotlight, Becky welcomes Erica Merrell of Peaceful Paths, Gainesville’s domestic violence abuse center. Erica shares how Peaceful Paths provides a residential community and outreach services including legal and children’s services, helping individuals and families find hope, support, and a path forward. Becky also shares why the organization holds a very personal place in her heart and the difference its services made in her own life.

It’s an episode about resilience, trusting yourself, showing up for others, and making the most of the life you have right now.

Grab your coffee and pull up a chair for another conversation with the local voices making a difference in our community.

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Voiceover and original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com

What does it take to build a successful business, lead a team, survive the tough seasons — and still love the work after 20 years?

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Becky Dee, Becky sits down with Kristen Rabell of Rabell Realty Group for a conversation about real estate, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the relationships that make a business more than just a business.

Kristen shares her family’s deep roots in real estate, what it was like beginning her career just before the housing market crashed, and the lessons she learned rebuilding through difficult times while raising her children. She also opens up about becoming a broker-owner, creating the right culture for her team, knowing when to say no, and why she still loves working directly with buyers and sellers.

The conversation also turns to something Becky and Kristen have in common: finding country music later in life. From ‘90s country discoveries to classic-country favorites and karaoke nights, the two swap stories about the songs and artists that eventually won them over.

And in this episode’s Community Spotlight, Becky welcomes Laura Bailick from LifeSouth Blood Centers to talk about the importance of blood donation and how one simple act can make a real difference right here in our community.

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What does it take to build not only successful businesses, but a community where other people and businesses can succeed too?

Becky sits down with longtime entrepreneur Mitch Glaeser for a wide-ranging conversation about business, innovation, leadership, economic development, and the future of the Gainesville area. Mitch shares lessons from building and leading numerous companies, helping other entrepreneurs, and continuing to say yes to the right opportunities after decades in business.

They also dig into the thinking behind San Felasco Tech City and Mitch’s belief that communities, businesses, and people each have their own unique “fingerprint.” For Mitch, successful development isn’t about copying what worked somewhere else — it’s about understanding what makes a particular community work and creating an environment where businesses can start, grow, and thrive.

The conversation touches on keeping opportunities available for local talent, creating jobs that support the lives people want to build, and thinking beyond “affordable housing” toward the larger goal of affordable living.

And because this is Coffee Talk, there’s also a little good-natured snark about Becky’s boots before they get down to business.

Grab your coffee and settle in for a conversation about entrepreneurship with a much bigger purpose.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com

What happens when a helicopter pilot decides it’s time for an entirely new adventure?

Becky sits down with Pam Landis for a conversation about reinvention, determination, entrepreneurship, and following new passions. Pam shares stories from her years in aviation — including owning and flying helicopters — and the journey that eventually led her to a new business adventure with Graze Crazy.

At the heart of their conversation is a simple reminder: new beginnings don’t have an expiration date.

Community Spotlight: Becky talks with Brett Buell of the Gainesville Opportunity Center, an organization helping people whose lives have been significantly interrupted by mental illness find a path back into the community.

Grab your coffee and meet a woman who definitely took the scenic route.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com

How do you build a successful career without losing sight of the people and priorities that matter most?

Becky sits down with Daurine Wehbe for an honest conversation about family, career, real estate, and the constantly changing challenge of work-life balance. Daurine shares some of the path that led her into real estate, what she has learned from working with clients, and the importance of being intentional with both her professional and personal life.

Their conversation explores making time for family, putting down the phones and being present, knowing when something needs your attention, and recognizing that “balance” doesn’t necessarily mean giving every part of life equal time every day.

Community Spotlight: Becky introduces listeners to the work of Partnership for Strong Families, including a personal conversation about foster parenting, adoption, and the difference a supportive family can make in a child’s life.

Grab your coffee and join the conversation.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com

Welcome to the very first episode of Coffee Talk with Becky Dee!

Becky shares the story behind the show — from dreaming about radio as a 10-year-old girl to eventually finding her way behind the microphone — and explains her vision for Coffee Talk: authentic conversations, positive stories, local voices, and the people and organizations making a difference in our community.

Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know the heart behind Coffee Talk with Becky Dee.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com