Vero Beach Podcast - Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™
Welcome to the Vero Beach Podcast—where we share the stories behind the businesses, makers, and dreamers shaping our community. Each week, we’ll sit down with local business owners and community leaders to hear their journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From family-owned shops to bold startups, you’ll get to “meet your neighbors” and discover what makes Vero Beach such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Because when we know the stories, it changes how we shop, connect and care for our community, Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™ Subscribe now and be part of the story.
Episodes
The success story of sea turtle conservation in Vero Beach isn't just about scientists; it's about an entire community making conscious choices. Kendra Bergman, founder and executive director of Coastal Connections, shares how the organization has become woven into the fabric of Vero Beach over the past decade.
When Hurricane Milton struck, Coastal Connections immediately mobilized volunteers, remov...
Ever wondered what makes those colorful ribbons and stakes appear on Florida beaches during turtle season? Kendra from Coastal Connections pulls back the curtain on sea turtle conservation in this enlightening second installment of our three-part series.
Running a marine conservation nonprofit requires remarkable versatility. During nesting season (March-October), the team conducts nighttime turtle walks and...
Meet Kendra Bergman, marine biologist and founder of Coastal Connections, who's passionate about protecting the endangered sea turtles of Vero Beach.
From a chance childhood encounter with a green turtle in Hawaii to establishing a thriving conservation organization, Kendra's journey reveals how dedication and community involvement can create remarkable change. She shares the incredible success stor...
Finding your tribe in a new city can be one of life's greatest challenges, especially for adults. When Danielle moved to Vero Beach, leaving behind her tight-knit friend group in Westfield, she discovered firsthand how challenging it can be to build new social connections, particularly for women. While men had golf clubs and fishing spots to forge friendships, women's traditional gathering spaces, such as na...
Ever wondered what makes a boutique fitness studio truly special? Danielle, owner of REsistance Fitness Studio in Vero Beach, pulls back the curtain on creating a fitness experience that goes beyond just workouts.
Dive into REsistance's creative "Christmas in July" programming, where holiday cheer meets fitness goals through themed spin classes like "Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Wine" and...
What happens when you blend psychology, creativity, and fitness expertise into one dynamic space? Danielle Kireyczyk, founder of REsistance Fitness Studio in Vero Beach, joins us to share her remarkable journey from Massachusetts fitness instructor to Florida studio owner.
Remember that intimidating feeling of walking into a fitness class for the first time? Danielle has built her entire business around elimi...
What makes a community truly special? In this heartwarming conversation with Danielle, founder of the influential Vero Beach Neighborhood® group, we discuss the magic that sets Vero Beach apart from other coastal towns.
Danielle paints a vivid picture of Vero as "stepping back in time," a place where mom-and-pop businesses still thrive alongside chains, creating an ecosystem of local commerce and ge...
Stepping behind the digital curtain of Vero Beach Neighborhood (VBN), the Facebook group that connects 74,000 local residents, reveals an astonishing commitment to community stewardship. Danielle, the driving force behind this thriving online space, shares the raw realities of her 4am wake-ups and the manual processing of thousands of posts and comments each month.
"The workload, the manual amounts of wo...
What happens when a simple Facebook group transforms into the digital heartbeat of an entire community? Meet Danielle Wynkoop, the creator of Vero Beach Neighborhood® (VBN) - a 74,000-member strong online community that's become an essential part of life in this Florida coastal town.
From her sun-drenched VBN Beach Shop and Gifts store, Danielle shares how what began as a "dumping ground" for m...
Ever wondered if that nagging hip pain might be connected to something else? Or why healthcare often feels so disconnected from our real lives? Ashley from Breeze Pelvic Health joins us to transform how we think about our bodies and healthcare delivery.
Ashley takes us behind the scenes of her mobile pelvic floor physical therapy practice, where she literally carries a 50-pound treatment table to clients&apos...
Taboo topics and awkward silences have no place in healthcare, especially when they prevent us from addressing issues that affect our daily lives and wellbeing. That's what makes this conversation with Ashley Murray, founder of Breeze Pelvic Health, so refreshingly important.
Ashley demystifies pelvic floor therapy with clarity and compassion, explaining that her work goes far beyond the simplified "...
In Part Three, we'll dive into the heart and soul of Walking Tree Brewery with founders Mike and Brooke as they unpack their powerful mission statement: "Staying rooted in practice, promise, and people." This candid conversation reveals how a personal art project evolved into an iconic brewery logo, and why mangrove roots perfectly symbolize their commitment to community strength.
What happens ...
What does it truly take to run a successful craft brewery? The Walking Tree Brewery founders pull back the curtain on the daily realities of their business, a world where passion for great beer meets the unglamorous tasks of plumbing repairs and navigating outdated alcohol regulations.
This candid conversation reveals how Walking Tree's journey evolved from their initial focus on distribution to embracin...
Tucked away in Vero Beach sits an extraordinary 24,000 square foot piece of World War II history that nearly faced demolition. Instead, it became the home of Walking Tree Brewery, a testament to what happens when passion meets perseverance, even during tough economic times.
Meet Mike and Brooke, the husband-and-wife team who transformed this abandoned 1940s naval aviation supply warehouse into one of Florida&...
What happens when a hometown you once called "Vero Zero Beach" becomes the perfect place to build your dream business? Amanda from Level Yoga takes us on her journey from skeptical local to passionate small business owner, revealing how Vero Beach transformed before her eyes into a community of extraordinary support and connection.
Growing up in Vero Beach, Amanda never imagined returning to her roo...
Ever wondered what it takes to run a successful yoga studio? Amanda from Level Yoga Studio pulls back the curtain on her entrepreneurial journey, revealing the surprising balance of teaching, practicing, and business management that fills her days.
Despite founding and running two successful yoga locations, Amanda remains committed to teaching four classes weekly while maintaining her own practice. "When...
Discovering how yoga can transform both body and mind is at the heart of our conversation with Amanda Steadman, owner of Level Yoga Studio. As she celebrates an impressive 10-year milestone with her Vero Beach studios, Amanda reveals how a dark period of her life evolved into a thriving community space that's changing lives.
As Amanda explains, yoga's transformative power extends far beyond the phys...
Ever wondered about the real Florida beyond theme parks and beaches? Pull up a chair and pour yourself something smooth as Ray, owner of Indian River Distillery, takes us on a captivating journey through Vero Beach's colorful past.
Ray's Florida roots run deep. His pioneering family settled on John's Island in 1903, well before Indian River County even existed. This connection to local history ...
What happens when passionate craftsmanship meets Florida's unique environment and rich history? At Indian River Distillery in Vero Beach, Ray and his team aren't just making spirits—they're bottling the essence of the Treasure Coast itself.
From the moment you step into their "tasting room" (not a bar, as they'll kindly remind you), you're immersed in an experience that hono...
Ray Hooker sits down at Indian River Distillery to share the story behind Vero Beach's premier craft spirits destination. As a third-generation Indian River County resident with deep local ties, Ray brings an authentic Florida perspective that challenges the theme park and beach stereotype visitors often associate with the Sunshine State.
The journey from landscaper to distiller wasn't a straightfor...
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