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September 16, 2025 44 mins

On this episode of The Real Hernando, host Derrick Michaud opens up about why the podcast has been on pause, sharing his personal story of a pool accident that rendered a broken ankle and leg and the impact it’s had on his business and studio. He also makes a special announcement: Lauren McLendon will officially join as the new co-host moving forward. Together, Derrick and Lauren talk about what’s next for the show, their vision for future interviews, and how they’ll continue spotlighting the people and stories that make Hernando thrive.

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