Pensacola Expert Panel

Ray Palmer, President/CEO  joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the Pensacola Sports Association's upcoming events this weekend: Pensacola Beach Firefighter's Challenge, this Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11 and DeLuna's Open Water Swim, Saturday, April 11th. To donate, sponsor, volunteer or for more events info go to: www.pensacolasports.org

Staci Orren, HR and Benefits Manager and Kirk Waters, Business Development Manager, 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 compensation, Marijuana Medical cards, drug testing, employee taxes and answer HR questons from listeners. For more 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 answer remodeling, flooring, construction questions (and more!) from listeners. For more info go to: www.jonathansflooring.com

Ken and Kenny Schartel, Owners, and Howard Seaton, ADX Communications Marketing consultant, join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "The Car Care Show" with Affordable Automotive Gulf Breeze. This episdoe they discuss: "...how to avoid costly mistakes before you buy your next vehicle new or used", the value of a "pre-purchase inspection" and answer "Car Care" questions from listeners.  To make an appt. for a "pre-purchase inspection" call: 850-932-0811  or for more info go to: www.affordableautomotivegulfbreeze.com

Mike Wiggins joins PEP Talk with Meg each week to host: "The Garden Line'.  This week Mike discusses the landscape and care of the emmaculate "Fairways and Greens" at Augusta National Golf Course, home of the Masters Golf Tournament since 1934 opening this weekend.  This episode Mike focuses on local lawn care methods, various seeds & grasses while answering "Gardening" questions from listeners. 

Brian Prawitz, ADX Digital Marketing consultant, joins PEP Talk with Meg  to talk about the strategies and products offered by ADX Digital Marketing.  This week Brian talks about the wide use by consumers of YouTube, YouTube TV, Google TV, Amazon, etc. with the example of the viewing popularity of the Artemis space voyage.  He gives examples of the strategies and products available to use "Videos" on these platforms to reach your specific targeted audience, current and potential new customers.  For a free marketing consultation contact: Jeff Wayne, General Sales Manager at 850-232-6000 or go to: www.adxdigitalmarketing.com

Malcolm Ballinger, Owner & Publisher, joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the latest news from Ballinger Publishing.This week he talks about the new April issue of Downtown Crowd which includes a full calendar of April Festivals and events in Pensacola, Recycling tips, the 2026 Earth Day celebration and more!  For a digital copy or more info about Downtown Crowd, Pensacola Magazine, and other Ballinger publications go to: www.ballingerpublishing.com

Lisa Newell (Producer/Founder) and Emily Mixon (Actress, Director, Choreographer & Instructor) join PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the brand new Gulf Breeze Stage for Professional Acting and the Performing Arts. The first 6-week session of Acting Classes starts April 12 thru May 17, 2026 at the Harbourtown complex in Gulf Breeze, Fl.  Acting classes are available for all ages from Kindergartern thru Adult.  Taught by theatre professionals: Emily Mixon, Joe Nierle and Meg Peltier.  For Acting class schedules, teacher bios or to Register for the Spring Acting classes go to: www.gulfbreezestage.com   And for upcoming events, audtions and future performances follow Gulf Breeze Stage on Facebook.

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 go to their Facebook page or to fill out an application for adoption, to volunteer or to make a donation go to: www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services instructor at George Stone Technical College and his guest: Dan Jares with the "Big Dan Show" on YouTube,  join PEP Talk with Meg to host: "Boat Smart" sponsored by Key Marine Center of NW FL.  This week Stefan and "Big Dan" talk about "Boat Ramp Safety" and answer "Boating" questions from listeners.  For Boat care services go to: www.keymarinecenter.com  and for more info about GSTC Marine services classes go to: www.georgestonecollege.edu