Speak Easy Jax

 Misty Skipper, Vice President at GATE Petroleum and 2025 JAX Chamber Chair-Elect, joins Speak Easy Jax to discuss leadership, communication, and community. She shares insights from her journey in public service and business, and her vision for Jacksonville’s continued growth.

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Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

Admiral James Stavridis joins Speak Easy Jax for a conversation on leadership, strategy, and service. Drawing on his decades in the Navy and experience as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, he shares insights on global security, teamwork, and the power of collaboration. Tune in for an engaging discussion with one of America’s most respected military minds.

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• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

This week, hosts Daniel & TJ sit down with Jason McCarthy, founder and CEO of GORUCK. From his Special Forces background to building a global fitness movement, Jason shares how grit, purpose, and community drive everything he does. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and redefining what strength means.

Connect with Speak Easy Jax:

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• Youtube
• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

Tim Cost, President of Jacksonville University, returned to lead his alma mater after a 32-year career as a senior executive at Fortune 500 companies including PepsiCo, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Johnson & Johnson. He has since transformed JU with new programs, expanded facilities, and a renewed commitment to student success and community connection. Tim shares insights on leadership and his vision for higher education’s role in shaping Jacksonville’s future.

Connect with Speak Easy Jax:

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• Youtube
• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

Pastor Joby Martin, founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, sits down with Speak Easy Jax to discuss faith, leadership, and building one of the fastest-growing churches in the country.

Connect with Speak Easy Jax:

• Instagram
• Youtube
• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

Andy Allen, proud Jacksonville native and Co-Founder and CEO of one of Northeast Florida’s most prominent private real estate development firms, Corner Lot. Learn how he balances ambition with community sensitivity, manages risk in uncertain markets, and fosters a culture of innovation within his team.

Connect with Speak Easy Jax:

• Instagram
• Youtube
• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

Lisa Almeida, affectionately known as the "Boatanista," is the co-owner of Freedom Boat Club. She shares her unique career path, what it takes to fuel a growing fleet of more than 80 boats, and why she believes access to the water should be available to everyone. Tune in for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and life on the First Coast.

Connect with Speak Easy Jax:

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• Youtube
• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters opens up about the moments that shaped him most, including the defining milestones of his law enforcement career, the personal tragedies he’s endured, and the role of faith and family in guiding his life and leadership.

Connect with Speak Easy Jax:

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• Youtube
• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

NFL legend Fred Taylor, one of the greatest running backs in Jacksonville Jaguars history, joins Speak Easy Jax to share stories from his playing days, his journey to becoming one of the league’s most respected athletes, and his life beyond the game.

Connect with Speak Easy Jax:

• Instagram
• Youtube
• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera

Hosts Daniel Davis and TJ Ward invite you to a candid, fireside‑style conversation with Darnell Smith, whose deep roots in Jacksonville’s civic and healthcare landscape make him a compelling voice on leadership and community growth.

Connect with Speak Easy Jax:

• Instagram
• Youtube
• X
• Facebook

Credits

• Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward
• Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber
• Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori
• Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge
  • WJCT Public Media (Season 1 & 2)
• Marketing: Wander Media Company & Aimee Herrera