On Episode 56 - Winter Haven's Greatest Challenges & Opportunities we speak with City of Winter Haven Commissioner Tracy Mercer about her journey to Winter Haven and what she views as our community's greatest challenges and opportunities today and in our future.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through the support of AdventHealth, Citizens Bank & Trust, Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Winter Haven, Alfa Romeo FIAT of Winter Haven, Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT.

On Episode 55 - Powering Winter Haven we speak with Nick Plott, Polk County Regional Manager of External Affairs for Tampa Electric Company to speak about his career path at Tampa Electric and the investments they are making in solar and other forms of energy to ensure their customers have reliable and consistent power.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through the support of AdventHealth, Citizens Bank & Trust, Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Winter Haven, Alfa Romeo FIAT of Winter Haven, Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT.

On Episode 54 - Growing with the City we speak to the City's new Parks, Recreation and Culture Director, Julie Adams about her background, why she decided to make the move back to Winter Haven and what exciting quality of life projects are on the docket for the City.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through the support of AdventHealth, Citizens Bank & Trust, Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Winter Haven, Alfa Romeo FIAT of Winter Haven, Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT.

On Episode 53 - Birds and The Bees, we speak with Andrew Wagner, Mann Lake-Stromberg Chicks and Game Birds, one of the countries largest suppliers of bee-keeping and poultry supplies. You'll hear about the impact this industry has on our local community, but also how it impacts us every day as consumers of produce.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and AdventHealth.

On Episode 52 - Taking Flight, we speak to Alex Vacha, the energetic director of the Winter Haven Regional Airport.  You'll hear him speak about how much the airport has grown and what plans are in place for the future. We also speak to Lisa M. Peto, APRN, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner with AdventHealth Lake Wales Medical Group about the importance of establishing with a primary care provider for your long-term health. 

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and AdventHealth.

On Episode 51 - Freeze, Disease & Tangerine Trees, we speak to Quentin Roe, President of Noble Citrus/W G Roe & Sons, a company that has been investing in and reimagining Winter Haven's citrus industry since 1927. We also speak to Tommie Wofford, a 17-year-old student with Theatre Winter Haven's Performing Arts Academy who will be debuting his original musical he began writing at age 14 this May.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and AdventHealth.

On Episode 50 - New Beginning, New Accomplishments we speak to the Chamber's newest team member, Ana Saavedra, Membership and Sponsorship Development Manager. We also speak to Dr. Paul Williams, breast surgical oncologist with AdventHealth Heart of Florida and his colleague Dr. Swati Pathak, medical oncologist with Florida Cancer Specialists to discuss the Breast Cancer Program's recent accreditation with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and what that means for our community.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and AdventHealth.

In Episode 49: Breaking the Chain of Lakes Myths we speak to Bob Gernert, volunteer curator at the Museum of Winter Haven History on the truth behind how the Chain of Lakes came to be. We also have a guest segment from Patrice Williams of Amonie Jo's Coffee on what it was like learning she was a 'dreamer' as a teenager and how that has impacted her life.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and AdventHealth.

In Episode 48: Unleashing Your Boss Brain we speak to Tra Williams, speaker, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized expert in entrepreneurship and business strategy. The significant decline of entrepreneurship in America inspired his mission to rescue 1 million entrepreneurs from traditional employment. Tra’s new book, Boss Brain, reveals a scientifically-proven system that unlocks readers’ true potential and unleashes their entrepreneurial instincts so they can leave traditional employment forever. That’s the real American Dream! Tra is also the owner of Fleet Force Truck Driving School located in Winter Haven.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and AdventHealth.

On Episode 47, Born and Raised on Ave Q, we speak to Winter Haven Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Birdsong about his life growing up in Winter Haven in a family of 12, how he ended up going from teacher to business executive at Coca-Cola and why dedicating the last 19 years of his life to civil service has been important to him.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and AdventHealth.