The Monica Sanford Show

The Monica Sanford Show

We talk to everyone about anything! Variety of topics and guests. Veterans, VA healthcare issues, influencers, politicians, advocates, chefs, CEOs, philanthropists, superintendents, Sports legends and more. I don't tell people what to think, I just want them to think. This is my happy place!! It's fun but the issues are real. I am a Doctor Nurse Practitioner & my Co-Host is retired Marine LtCol David Sanford. Some of the Episodes are from my first show-Vantage Point!

Episodes

August 25, 2025 28 mins

I sat down with Abbie Stockard, the current 2025 Miss America, to discuss her path to the crown and her future in healthcare.

She is currently a senior at Auburn University School of Nursing and looking forward to being a Pediatric nurse.


We talked about her 'why' she joined the pageant, the expectations from the judges, was it everything she thought it would be, meeting the other contestants, social media influences, wha...

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Listen to the short solo show to hear updates on my family! Why we suddenly moved from Pensacola, FL to Nashville, TN!

Hear the Why behind why I do what I do--just like I ask my guests their why!

Stay tuned for some great shows already recording here in Nashville!

Check out my Facebook.com/monicasanfordvp for video-reels

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Dean Wegner is an Army Veteran, West Point Graduate, finished Flight School & Ranger School.

He is the Founder and CEO of Authentically American based out of Nashville, TN.

He’s been featured multiple times on Fox News, MSNBC, Forbes Magazine and more.

Authentically American was the Winner of the 2024 Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year in Tennessee!!

His strategic and sharpened business background also comes from working a...

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Jett Bowling is a Formula Race car driver with the Kiwi Sports Team. He has the perfect Name and the perfect Look!

He sits down to discuss what it takes to be a driver: physical fitness, nutrition, endurance, concentration and mental toughness.

He has had a super busy 2024-2025 season so far and has taken Podium 6 out of 9 races and definitely one to watch and remember his name!

We get his take on the new Formula movie. 

Follow his so...

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Rosabel Zohfeld came to America with a dream, with her persistence and determination she made it happen.

After the death of her mother at 17 years old and then becoming homeless, she moved from Columbia to America, learning a new culture and language, and put herself through nursing school then advancing her career to a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neurology.

Hear her story of overcoming obstacles and challenges to succe...

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Dr. Amanda Zeine, Army Flight Surgeon, deployed twice, sustained a TBI in 2018 that took her away from medical practice

Her first book, "Hot Mess to Wellness" tackles her mental health journey having to transition away from medicine to achieving optimal wellness.

Hear her inspirational story that takes her from being the Chief of Pediatrics to discovering new ways to help kids through common difficult issues. She has writte...

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Mr. Donnie Petersen, has been the Chief Operating Lead Partner at Chick Fil-A in Pensacola, FL for the past 20years and he is also the Founder/CEO: Colere World.

He is a huge sponsor and supporter of so many great things in the community--- businesses, non-profits, Free Clinics and the Military and more.

We discussed the culture of service in the organization, cultivating leaders who influence others with integrity, purpose, and ex...

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My 100th Episode with my 2 very special guests!

My Niece and Nephew--- both brand New Medical Doctors, tell us about their experiences over the past 4 years of Med School.  

Dr. Bryce Webb, graduate from Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. He has been a part of several research projects across orthopedics, spine, ER, Hematology/Oncology, resulting in peer reviewed publications, oral presentations, poster sessions at conferences and...

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KATHY MORROW— a military spouse, entrepreneur, Director of Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization and President of 2Morrow Communications.

She started a military owned business and became the expert of giving the words to inspire and impact your business. Her expertise is collaborating with businesses to help design, build, customizing websites, blogs and optimizing marketing strategies.

ECPRO stretches from Florida, Alabama, M...

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Melissa Washington, Navy Veteran, Marine Corps Spouse, daughter of Vietnam Veteran and CEO/Founder of Women Veterans Alliance.

She talks about how a dinner out with friends turned into a global organization, now celebrating the 10year anniversary of helping Women Veterans.

She is an Award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and multiple awards for influencing women, visionary awards, tra...

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Sean Vincent is an Army Veteran, an artist, visionary, and master image-maker who captures the world’s legacy through his lens. Blending art, high fashion, luxury, runway, and still photos capturing lifetime moments in motion.

He's an entrepreneur with multiple businesses, building his global brand, including, The Wealth Architect, and working with businesses like Athletes Water.

His upcoming work includes international exhibit...

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Mr. Bus Driver, Cor’ Darius Jones, an Escambia County, Florida, Yellow School Bus Driver for the past 7 years and documenting it all on social media.

He has gone Viral so many times with his social media content, over 30million views on Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook. He is documenting the Bus Driver life and people love it!

He was the first ever county employee in the Transportation Department to win the Stellar Employee of the Month...

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Pensacola NAS Base Commander Capt. Chandra Newman in her first ever Podcast interview!

It was an absolute honor to sit with her and learn more about her. We started with young, 4H, Chandra growing up on a farm raising pigs, her favorite sports, her role models, why she joined the Navy and how she got her call sign.

We also discussed her leadership roles, the challenges, or surprises, of running one of the largest military installati...

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Rounding out Nurses Week with two very popular, Autonomous Nurse Practitioners and Entrepreneurs.

They talk us through everything it takes to open a clinical practice in Florida, describe the challenges and pitfalls to avoid, when it became profitable, what they offer in their primary clinics and their advice to new NPs or NPs coming from another state--what to know!

Billy Kimbrell, MSN-FNP-BC, Autonomous practice in Florida, has be...

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An amazing recording in the studio with the Boss Lady herself, Dr Martha Dunagin Saunders.

President of the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. Her rise from adjunct faculty to being Tip of the Spear!

We sit down and discuss transformational programs under her leadership that have gained national recognition, including their Veteran's Resource Center. UWF is the 2024 Top Five nationally ranked best university for military a...

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I sat down with 2 powerful leaders and advocates in our community. 

They both share their personal stories and experiences of Why they do What they Do. Then they share how they turned trauma into their Passion and Purpose to help children emotionally, mentally, and physically, and on a mission to keeping them safe and healthy.

Crista Brandt is the Founder and Director of Valerie's House in Pensacola. Giving kids the tools and cop...

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Goldie Lahr is a singer/songwriter, plays multiple instruments, is a headliner and performer at arts and music festivals and private events. She is also the Founder of very popular festivals, showcases, and Pensacola Unplugged-- featuring rising stars to music legends.

 She is also the Founder of The Blue Anchor Belles, a 40-50s decade inspired, pin-up style, boogie-woogie, patriotic, singing group, made up of military spouses.

Just...

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Dr. Viet Le, a PA--Physician Associate with his Doctorate in Health Professions Education and certified in Heart Failure and Preventative Cardiology. He is an Associate Professor of Research and Preventive Cardiology PA at Intermountain Medical Center and is a Principal, Sub-Investigator on cardiovascular clinical trials.

Past president of the Academy of PAs in Cardiology, past co-chair of the American College of Cardiology PA Work ...

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Honorable J.B. Whitten: The Mayor of Crestview, FL.

In the panhandle of Northwest FL, Crestview is a booming Hub City surrounded by military installations.

He is a Retired Command Chief Master Sgt in the Air Force after 30 years and then a special education high school teacher for 12 years before being elected as Mayor in 2019 and re-elected in 2024.

We talked about how his leadership in the Air Force and educational system prepared...

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Mr. Andrew McKay:

The #1 Talk show, Morning show, News Radio host in Pensacola, FL! Covering local and national topics.


Multiple Awards for his News and Reporting, including the coveted Marconi Award for Station of the Year, 3-time Edward R. Murrow Awards and the National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Award.

Well respected, trusted source that makes him the go-to for true journalistic reporting.

We discuss how he go...

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