Palm Harbor Local

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Oct 2026

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Palm Harbor Local is the podcast dedicated to the active, outdoor, and healthy lifestyle that defines life on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Hosted by Donnie Hathaway—Florida native, real estate professional, and longtime community builder—this show explores the people, places, and stories shaping everyday life in Palm Harbor and the surrounding Tampa Bay area. Each week, you’ll hear real conversations centered around three core pillars: Sports – youth and community athletics, coaching, competition, mindset, and the programs building stronger people and stronger communities. Outdoors & Conservation – Florida’s natural beauty, local parks, trails, waterways, wildlife, and the leaders working to protect what makes this area special. Wellness – fitness, recovery, nutrition, mental clarity, longevity, and the routines, spaces, and habits that help people live with more energy, focus, and purpose. From coaches and athletes to conservation advocates, fitness professionals, and local lifestyle leaders, Palm Harbor Local highlights the voices shaping how we live, play, and care for our community. Whether you’re a longtime resident, new to the area, or simply passionate about living an active and intentional lifestyle, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways rooted in real local experience. Palm Harbor Local is more than a podcast—it’s a window into the lifestyle that makes this part of Florida such a great place to live. Subscribe and join a growing community focused on living better, staying active, and protecting what makes Palm Harbor special.

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October 14, 2026Episode 22556 min

Why Your Roof Should Never Be an Emergency | Andre Pamplona, GenX Roofing

Send us Fan Mail Andre Pamplona, The Roofing Cowboy from GenX Roofing, sits down with Donnie to talk about the one home expense nobody plans for. From real per-square costs to the 15-year insurance rule to the ventilation problem quietly cooking roofs from the inside, this is the roof conversation every Tampa Bay homeowner should hear before it becomes an emergency. What You’ll Learn Why a roof replacement should never be a surprise, and the three reasons you actually replace one What shingle, metal, tile, and synthetic roofs really cost per square Why Florida shingles don’t last as long as the ones up north The ventilation math most roofers skip, and why it matters more than the weather How Andre and his wife went from “no more kids” to fostering and adopting About Andre Andre Pamplona, better known as The Roofing Cowboy, is a Tampa Bay roofing professional dedicated to serving homeowners with integrity, transparency, and genuine care. A man of faith, husband, father, and foster parent, Andre believes business is about more than roofs. It’s about building relationships, serving his community, and helping people protect what matters most. Connect with Andre Website: https://genxroofing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genxroofingllc/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/GenXRoofingLLC Palm Harbor Local Newsletter: [insert newsletter link] Instagram: @palmharborlocal If you got something out of this one, subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a neighbor who’s been putting off that roof inspection. Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

October 1, 2026Episode 22453 min

From Fear to Full Studio: Essie Bergen on Confidence, Oranges, and Sticking With It

Send us Fan Mail Essie Bergen was the fourth guest ever recorded on Palm Harbor Local. Nearly five years later she's back to talk about what changed: a Hobby Lobby licensing deal, a home studio built by her husband, a permanent display at Honeymoon Island, and a confidence she says she still doesn't fully have. She paints anyway. What You'll Learn Why Essie thinks a little self-doubt is good for an artist How the Hobby Lobby turtle found her, not the other way around The difference between consignment and wholesale, and why she only does one What original art does for a room that a print can't How she's using a series of orange paintings to prep for a studio mural About Essie Hi! I'm Essie, a watercolor and acrylic artist in the sunshine state of Florida. My specialty is creating one-of-a-kind whimsical artwork that brings joy to all who see it. Links Website: EssieBergenArtwork.com Instagram: @essiebergenartwork Youth Market: October 17, Dunedin area (details on her Instagram) Studio Waltz: November Join the Palm Harbor Local newsletter: palmharborlocal.com/newsletter If this episode gave you something, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a neighbor who's been sitting on a gift they haven't used yet. Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

August 24, 2026Episode 2231 hr 3 min

From Rock Bottom to Two Companies: Danny Murawinski on Extreme Ownership and Betting on Uncertainty

Send us Fan Mail Danny Murawinski built Exit Built from a laptop, sold equity to a trade association instead of a VC, then hired his own replacement as CEO. In this episode he walks through the mindset behind two companies, the hardest year of his life, and how he's building advertising audiences at scale with his new company, Allora Labs. What You'll Learn: How Danny landed a defensible company valuation without a "magic formula" Why he turned down five acquisition offers before taking the right investment The moment that led him to hire a CEO and fire himself from day-to-day operations What Allora Labs actually does with privacy-safe advertising audiences The rock-bottom story behind his "extreme ownership" mindset About Danny: Danny Murawinski is the founder of Exit Built and founder/CEO of Allora Labs, building privacy-compliant advertising audiences for brands across Meta, LinkedIn, X, and Connected TV. (Bio assembled from transcript + public sources — flagged below, please confirm.) Links: Exit Built: https://exitbuilt.com/ Allora Labs: https://alloralab.com/ Palm Harbor Local newsletter: [link] Enjoyed this one? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone building something hard right now. Show sponsored by Valley Bank — www.valley.com Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

August 11, 2026Episode 2221 hr 12 min

Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Annette Scott on Doing Hard Things Together

Send us Fan Mail Annette Scott, co-founder of Revivery in Oldsmar, joins Palm Harbor Local to make the case that sauna and cold plunge isn't a luxury — it's a practice that builds the resilience to show up better for the people around you. What You'll Learn: Why sauna and cold plunge work as "intentional stress," not passive recovery How Revivery's biopsychosocial model layers breathwork and community sharing onto the physical experience Why isolation, not just physical health, is the real problem this practice solves What led Annette from corporate life to wellness entrepreneurship after a personal loss How to try sauna and cold plunge for the first time without any pressure to "perform" Annette's a local serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Revivery, a Westchase/Oldsmar sauna and cold plunge concept. Known for her irreverent and direct leadership style, she's an innovator and disruptor who still believes there is hope for her and her fellow Earthlings. 🔗 Revivery: revivery.co 📱 Instagram: instagram.com/reviveryco 📩 Join the Palm Harbor Local newsletter: palmharborlocal.com/newsletter Enjoyed this one? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

August 3, 2026Episode 22126 min

From Brooklyn to Dunedin: A Chef's Leap to Owning The Flyin' Bulldog

Send us Fan Mail Jason Vasilakos spent nearly 28 years cooking in other people's kitchens before he and his wife Monique left the Northeast to open their first restaurant of their own. The Flyin' Bulldog — a chef-owned spot in downtown Dunedin — is the result. In this episode, Jason shares the leap, the food philosophy, and why Dunedin won out over everywhere else on the Gulf Coast. What You'll Learn: Why a trained chef with 28 years of experience finally bet on himself How Jason and Monique chose Dunedin (and the deal they walked away from a day before signing) What actually makes a chef-owned restaurant different from a chain The "sandwiches by day, dinners by night" plan — plus weekend breakfast and a Yappy Meal for the dogs Jason's advice for anyone dreaming of opening their own place About the Guest: Jason Vasilakos is a chef with close to 28 years in the culinary world and the co-owner, with his wife Monique, of The Flyin' Bulldog in downtown Dunedin — their first restaurant. Trained in fine dining, butchery, and culinary school, Jason built the concept around quality, consistency, and a whole lot of dog-friendliness. Find The Flyin' Bulldog: Website: theflyinbulldog.com Instagram: @theflyinbulldog Facebook: facebook.com/flyinbulldog More Palm Harbor Local: Newsletter: palmharborlocal.com Instagram: @palmharborlocal If this episode brought you a little local pride, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share it with a neighbor who loves good food. Show sponsored by Valley Bank — valley.com Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

July 21, 2026Episode 22053 min

The Reset: How Cavan Valance Rebuilt His Business (and Himself) From the Ground Up

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, Donnie sits down with Cavan Valance, founder of MPF Collective, for a real conversation about burnout, identity, and what it actually looks like to rebuild with intention. Cavan opens up about closing a successful fitness business, the year he took off to reset, and how he and his fiancée built something new from that clarity. What You'll Learn: Why Cavan closed a thriving business at its peak — and what led up to it How to separate your identity from your performance A simple framework (aware, aligned, organized, implemented) for handling setbacks without overreacting How Cavan uses AI daily to save time without losing authenticity Why physical health is the foundation for everything else About Cavan: Cavan Valance is the founder of MPF Collective (Mental, Physical, Financial), a mentorship and coaching community for founders and entrepreneurs. Before that, he built and closed Hidden Summit, a fitness and wellness coaching business, after five years running CrossFit gyms in New York City. Connect with Cavan: Instagram @CavanTV | mpfcollective.com Get more episodes and join the newsletter at palmharborlocal.com . If you enjoyed this one, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

June 24, 2026Episode 21937 min

You Didn't Build a Business — You Bought a Job: A Tampa Bay Business Coach on Getting Your Life Back

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Donnie sits down with Stacy Peasall , a business coach with ActionCOACH Tampa Bay, for an honest conversation about why so many owners end up working for their business instead of the other way around. Stacy shares how owning a resort, a restaurant, and a toy store taught her the difference between buying a job and building an asset — and why letting go is the thing that finally lets you grow. What You'll Learn: Why "more leads" is usually the most expensive way to grow — and what to look at first The mindset shift from owner-operator to building a business that runs without you How to use "work-life harmony" to protect your time and energy Why working on your business (not just in it) is the most important work you do When it actually makes sense to hire a coach, bookkeeper, or outside advisor About Stacy: Stacy Peasall is a Business Coach at ActionCOACH Tampa Bay who helps local business owners grow profits, gain freedom, and scale with confidence without doing it all alone. With 14 years of coaching experience and firsthand ownership of a resort, restaurant, and toy store, she brings real-world perspective to business growth. Stacy is also a speaker, trainer, author, and the founder of Wise Woman Community, where she helps women create stronger, more connected relationships through better communication. Connect with Stacy: https://linktr.ee/actioncoachtampabay | Instagram @stacypeasall Join the Palm Harbor Local newsletter: https://palmharborlocal.com/newsletter If this one hit home, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a business owner who needs to hear it. Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

April 30, 2026Episode 21851 min

How Custom Closets Reduce Stress and Reshape Daily Life with Brent Irish

Send us Fan Mail What if the most underrated wellness upgrade in your home isn't a gym membership or a new mattress — it's your closet? In this episode, Donnie sits down with Brent Irish, owner of Closet Envy Tampa Bay, to talk about why organized spaces reduce stress, save time, and quietly reshape how a home actually feels to live in. What You'll Learn: Why post-pandemic homeowners want relationships, not transactions How custom closet design actually works — from inventory count to 3D rendering The trends shaping closets in 2026: tunable LEDs, line boring, sustainable melamine Why professional organizing is the missing piece most companies skip How to build a business — and a home — around your life, not the other way around About Brent: Brent Irish is the owner and GM of Closet Envy Tampa Bay. After 18+ years in the custom closet industry — starting at California Closets — Brent launched Closet Envy to bring a more personal, design-driven experience to homeowners across Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota, Atlanta, Dallas, and beyond. Connect with Brent: Website: https://closetenvytampabay.com/ Closet Envy national: https://closetenvy.com/ Stay Connected with Palm Harbor Local: Newsletter: https://palmharborlocal.com Instagram: @palmharborlocal If this episode brought you value, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a neighbor who could use a little more calm in their space. Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

April 8, 2026Episode 21748 min

What's Living Under Your Lawn — And Why It's Making You Sick

Send us Fan Mail Ocyrus Erickson is the founder of Terra Preta LLC, a soil health consulting and functional landscaping company based in Palm Harbor. In this episode, we dig into the invisible world beneath your lawn — and why what's happening underground affects everything from your plants to your family's health. What You'll Learn: Why synthetic fertilizers are creating dependent, pest-prone plants — and what to do instead How weeds are actually diagnostic tools that tell you exactly what's wrong with your soil What functional landscaping is and how it can reduce your maintenance costs and chemical exposure The surprising link between residential lawn chemicals and serious health conditions like Parkinson's Simple first steps for improving soil health in a raised bed or existing yard About Ocyrus Erickson: Ocyrus is a Palm Harbor native and founder of Terra Preta LLC, a soil health consulting and functional landscaping company. His work is grounded in the science of soil microbiology — the billions of organisms living beneath our feet that determine how healthy our plants, properties, and communities can be. He also creates microscopic art photography to show people the invisible world he talks about every day. 🌐 Website: terrapretallc.com 🎨 Microscopic art: Microscopic Marvels US on Etsy 📍 Palm Harbor Library gallery — check for current exhibit 📬 Join the Palm Harbor Local newsletter: palmharborlocal.com If this episode made you look at your yard differently, leave us a review and share it with a neighbor who cares about living cleaner and healthier here on the Gulf Coast. Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide

March 26, 2026Episode 21647 min

Leadership Wellness in Palm Harbor and the Systems That Keep You Grounded

Send us Fan Mail Christopher Strum, President and CEO of C2 Worldwide, joins Donnie Hathaway for a conversation on leadership, overwhelm, and what it takes to stay grounded while building a business. From military experience to entrepreneurship, Chris shares how daily habits, better systems, and the right people can help you lead with more clarity and confidence. What You’ll Learn: Why the best leaders build strong teams instead of trying to do everything themselves How military experience shaped Chris’s mindset on pressure and performance Why authentic leadership matters more than copying someone else’s style A simple reset strategy for overwhelm that actually works How to stay ambitious in business without losing sight of family and presence About the Guest: Christopher Strum is the President and CEO of C2 Worldwide, a company that provides full-service lodging and logistics solutions for government, military, and corporate partners. C2 Worldwide offers flexible furnished housing and customized support for projects that require scale, speed, and adaptability. The company serves clients across locations including Tampa, Baltimore, and New York. Links: C2 Worldwide: https://www.c2worldllc.com/ C2 Worldwide on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/c2worldwide Palm Harbor Local newsletter: https://palmharborlocal.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Palm Harbor Local, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor. Work with me + FREE Resources Would you like help buying a home in Palm Harbor? - Buyer Consultation Would you like help selling your house in Palm Harbor? - Seller Marketing Consultation Download our free buyer's guide today - Buyer's Guide