Pensacola Expert Panel

Kerri Smayda, Associate Executive Director, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the services provided by Manna Food Pantries and the upcoming "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive" this Saturday, May 9, 2026. To donate, volunteer or if you need assistance go to: www.mannahelps.org or call the Emergency Help Line for more resources at: 211.  

Staci Orren, HR and Benefits Manager,  Kirk Waters, Business and Development Manger and Steve Clopton, new Sales consultant, join PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the services provided by Avalon HR, an IRS Certified, Professional Employment Organization (PEO).  This episode they discuss Worker's comp., tax designations and also give away tickets to a lucky listener to go to a Pensacola Blue Wahoos Game!  For more Avalon HR info go to: www.avalonhr.com

Jonathan Cook, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the products and services provided by Jonathan's Construction and Flooring as well as answering remodeling, flooring, construction questions (and more!) from listeners. For more info go to: www.jonathansflooring.com

Maria Goldberg and Taylor Dawson join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about Pensacola's Great Southern Restaurants including: Five Sisters Blues Cafe, The Fish House & Atlas Oyster Bar, Jackson's Steakhouse and Angelina's.  This episode they discuss upcoming events and special menus for Mother's Day, Beerfest in June,  Juneteenth, Father's Day and more!  Make your reservations today or for more menu info go to: www.greatsouthernrestaurants.com and check out each restaurant's social media pages for the latest news, special menus and events. 

Ken and Kenny Schartel, Owners, and Howard Seaton,ADX Marketng consultant, join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "The Car Care Show" with Affordable Automotive Gulf Breeze. This week they discuss the costly mistakes that can happen with DIY (Do It Yourself) maintenance and answer "Car Care" questions from listeners. To make an appointment call : 850-932-0811 or for more info go to: www.affordableautomotivegulfbreeze.com

Mike Wiggins joins PEP Talk with Meg every week to host: "The Garden Line". This week Mike answers several questions from listeners on mulitple "Gardening" topics including lawn care,  vegetable gardens,  fertilizing flowering plants such as Azaleas, Gardenias and more!  

Brian Prawitz, ADX Digtial Marketing consultant  joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the strategies and products offered by ADX Digital Marketing.  For a free marketing consultation call: Jeff Wayne, General Sales Manager at: 850-232-6000 or go to: www.adxdigitalmarketing.com

Malcolm Ballinger, Owner and Publisher, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about latest news from Ballinger Publishing, Community events and more! This week he highlights the "Annual Real Estate 2026 Issue" of NW Business Climate as well as the new May 2026 issue of Downtown Crowd and the "2026 Wedding Edition" of Pensacola Magazine. For a digital copy of any Ballinger publication go to: www.ballingerpublishing.com or pick up a free copy at local newsstands.

Alex Gartner, Artistic/Executive Director, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the upcoming events and programs with the Pensacola Chldren's Chorus including this weekend's annual "Showtime" perfomances, the "Carnegie Hall Show in NYC" and summer workshops and classes. For tickets to "Showtime" and more info go to: www.pensacolasings.org

Francine Armstrong, Owner, joins PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday' to talk about the services, adoption and foster opportunities provided by A Place of Hope Small Dog Rescue.  To see photos and detailed descriptions of "adoptable" dogs on "Find a Home Friday" or any day of the week check out their Facebook page or to fill out an adoption appliction, donate or volunteer go to: www.aplaceofhoperescue.com