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Vero Beach Podcast - Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™
Hosted by myverobeach.com · EN
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. ™
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Warriors & Queens – Stop Frog Farming & Start Dating Again
2w ago01:04:29Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaYour relationship can be thriving on paper and still feel like you’re living with a stranger. That tension is exactly what we unpack with Dave and Yvette from Warriors and Queens, a couple who built a massive business, traveled the world, and then hit a painful truth: success doesn’t protect a marriage from disconnection, power struggles, or silent resentment. What changed everything was getting honest, finding the right framework, and actually implementing it in real life. We talk through their clear, memorable model for rebuilding love: Partnership, Passion, Purpose. Partnership brings you back onto the same team through healthier communication and emotional safety. Passion is not the same as partnership, it’s polarity, mystery, and the intentional return to being lovers instead of roommates. Purpose is what becomes possible when the home has peace again, and you can build a meaningful life together instead of just surviving another week. Along the way, they explain two patterns that show up in so many marriages: “frog farming” and “coal mining,” plus small daily habits that create big change, like listening without fixing and using “tell me more.” We also get real about triggers and conflict. Dave shares a personal story that leads to a practical reset tool called BOP (Breathe Open Pause), and why triggers can be a map to freedom instead of something to avoid. If you’ve tried therapy, read the books, and still feel stuck, this conversation offers a different approach that emphasizes responsibility without shame and results without finger-pointing. Grab their free gift at warriorsandqueens.com/3steps, and if this helps you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with one person who needs hope right now. What’s one small shift you’re willing to try this week?Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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Hank's Heroes - What If Being A Hero Starts With Saying Hello
3w ago00:24:22Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaA 15-year-old walks into a medical daycare dressed as Spider-Man, and suddenly the room feels lighter. That’s the heart of our conversation with Hank, the founder of Hank’s Heroes, a local community service project built around one simple mission: help people smile when they’re going through something hard.We talk with Hank about how a Halloween costume turned into real community impact across the Treasure Coast, including Vero Beach and Sebastian, Florida. He shares what it’s like showing up for kids with disabilities at PPEC, supporting first responders and runners at a Tunnels to Towers event, and bringing energy to schools and birthday parties. We also get into the fun details people want to know: the characters he plays (Batman, Iron Man, Captain America, Loki, Wolverine, and more), the learning curve of upgrading costumes, and the hilarious brilliance of his “Santa Pool” Deadpool Santa fundraiser idea.Then the conversation goes deeper. We ask what “hero” means beyond superpowers, what he hopes people feel after meeting him, and what he’s learning about leadership and follow-through while building something in the community at such a young age. Hank also shares plans for the future, including growing a team of heroes and creating a $500 scholarship to support people impacted by disability, including siblings who often get overlooked.If you care about youth leadership, volunteering, kindness, and real-world ways to support mental health and resilience, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a boost, and leave us a review so more neighbors can find the Vero Beach Podcast.Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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Nutrition Thyme - Nutrition Care Works Best When It Fits Your Real Life
Jun 1900:26:51Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaYou can’t out-hack a life that’s overloaded, under-slept, and stressed out and that’s why we loved this conversation with Tara, a Registered Dietitian and the founder of Nutrition Thyme. Tara brings nutrition back to what works: personalized care built around your schedule, health history, and the habits you can repeat. We talk about why “just give me a meal plan” usually fails, and what changes when nutrition therapy becomes a partnership instead of a handout.We get into the building blocks Tara focuses on first: sleep, stress, daily rhythm, and the supplement stacks people collect from Instagram or vague advice. She explains how medical nutrition therapy can be both preventative and problem-solving, and why long-term success comes from bite-sized goals that ladder up to big outcomes. If you deal with afternoon crashes, constant coffee runs, or that defeated feeling after trying everything, this one will feel like a reset.You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes story of how Nutrition Thyme grew from hospital work to private practice, how taking insurance expands access, and why Vero Beach’s “everybody supports everybody” vibe matters when you’re building something. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s tired of diet culture, and leave us a review so more locals can find the show.Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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JoyFit: How Group Fitness Builds Joy & Community in Vero Beach
May 2700:43:03Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaYou can learn a lot about a community by how it moves, and Crystal Divers has built JoyFit a Movement Studio around making movement feel safe, fun, and honest. We talk with her inside the bright studio at JoyFit in Vero Beach and unpack the real story behind the “tired mom” line: the day she walked into a Jazzercise class, pushed through feeling out of breath, and kept coming back until the results showed up in her body and her life.Crystal connects the dots between her years in marketing, 18 years teaching high school, and what it takes to lead a room full of adults who might be nervous, recovering, or brand new to exercise. We get into functional fitness, why strength training matters for everyday life, and what she saw firsthand as students moved less and screens took over. She also shares practical advice for anyone intimidated by a gym: focus on the smallest next step, walk through the door, and let the win be showing up.We also break down what you can actually do at JoyFit, including Shine Dance Fitness, choreographed cardio kickboxing, strength formats, barre, mat Pilates, and gentle yoga. Then Crystal tells a powerful story about grief, music, and how one brief moment of joy reminded her why this work matters. If you’ve been craving a supportive group fitness studio in Vero Beach that meets you where you are, this conversation is for you.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave us a review so more locals can find the show.Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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Building Coastal Cleaning with Kristin Charles
May 1500:33:29Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaShe’s on her phone juggling Airbnb messages before the mics even turn on, and that sets the tone fast. We’re talking with Kristin Charles from Coastal Cleaning of Vero Beach about what it takes to build a real cleaning business in a real town with real constraints: schedules that shift hourly, clients who need trust more than hype, and pricing that has to cover payroll without pricing out the “regular people” who just need help at home.Kristin walks us through leaving a nonprofit software career then taking the leap into full time house cleaning. We get into the unglamorous details of running a cleaning service: why flat pricing can lose you money, how hourly rates change expectations, what it feels like to hire your first employee, and why training cleaners is harder when every home and every vacation rental turnover is different. If you're curious about Airbnb cleaning in Vero Beach, we also dig into co hosting, supply choices, calendar buffers, and the never ending puzzle of same day checkouts.Then the conversation goes deeper. Kristin shares her personal connection to hoarding, how it shaped her drive to clean, and why her work now goes beyond spotless counters. Operation Clean Home provides free cleanings and hands on support for in need and disabled veterans, powered by volunteers and local partners. It’s a reminder that cleaning can be a business, a craft, and sometimes a lifeline.Subscribe for more Vero Beach stories, share this with someone who loves local businesses, and leave us a review so more neighbors can find the show. Thank you, neighbors!Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 3: Why Vero Beach Works
Apr 2400:12:54Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaVero Beach isn’t just a pretty shoreline, it’s a place where the details matter: the bridges, the beaches, the way the town resists becoming a wall of high rises. We sit down with Christi and Brad from Spenga to talk about what they genuinely love about Vero Beach, Florida, and why it still feels like a “hidden spot” even as it grows. From Riverside Park to the local theater scene and independent shops, the conversation paints a clear picture of what makes life here feel grounded and personal. We also get into the social heartbeat of the area, especially the sports culture. Vero Beach High School football comes up as a true Friday Night Lights experience that brings families together and turns strangers into neighbors. If you’ve ever moved to a new town and wondered how people actually connect, you’ll hear how shared events, coaching, and showing up consistently can turn a community into a home. Then we go practical with healthy eating in Vero Beach, swapping recommendations for spots like Chelsea’s, La Tabla, 14th Street Coffee House, Citron Bistro, and Palato’s, plus a nod to local favorites when you’re balancing “treat yourself” with moderation. We close with what matters most: how a fitness studio can become a community within the community through charity drives, support for CareNet, and a commitment to running a business with excellence and heart. If you enjoy local business stories, community building, and Vero Beach lifestyle tips, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the show.Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors.Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 2: The 20/20/20 Workout
Apr 2200:28:40Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaSpin. Strength. Yoga. Three words that can sound intimidating until you hear how this studio designs the hour to meet you where you are. We’re back with Christi and Brad from SPENGA in Vero Beach to unpack what the 20/20/20 format really feels like from the inside, from the two-minute transitions to the way the class flows from high energy into a surprisingly calm finish.We dig into the details that make group fitness more personal: app-connected bikes, simple performance data you can actually use, and heart rate zones that turn the ride into “you versus you” instead of a competition. If you’ve ever thought spin is only for already-fit people, or you’ve avoided strength training because you don’t know where to start, you’ll hear how coaches offer real modifications, how each person has their own strength station, and how the workout stays scalable for beginners and advanced members alike.Then we go behind the scenes on what most people don’t think about until it’s missing: culture and cleanliness. Christi and Brad explain how they build a positive, veteran coaching team, why the studio’s deep-clean schedule is so intense, and how being a franchise can still mean being truly local and community-driven. Brad also shares the personal, faith-filled story that brought him from member to general manager.If this conversation shifts how you think about spin, strength training, or yoga recovery, subscribe, share the episode with a friend in Vero Beach, and leave us a review so more people can find it. What’s the one part of the 20-20-20 hour you’d try first?Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 1: From Christi's Fitness to Spenga in Vero Beach
Apr 2000:19:23Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaA lot of business success stories skip the messy parts. We didn’t. Sitting inside SPENGA in Vero Beach, we talk with owner Christi Wade and general manager Brad Bacon about what it really takes to build a fitness business that lasts when money is tight, decisions are heavy, and life throws the kind of curveballs you never planned for.Christi takes us back to Miami, to a childhood shaped by swimming and gymnastics, and to a career built on exercise science, training, and club operations. That foundation eventually turned into Christie’s Fitness, launched in 1997 after industry shifts pushed her family to rethink the future. We dig into the reality of being undercapitalized, the pressure that comes with expansion, and the mindset that kept them moving forward when quitting would have been easier. If you care about entrepreneurship, small business leadership, and the behind-the-scenes of gym ownership, you’ll hear a lot that rings true.Then we get to Spenga. After selling Christi’s Fitness in 2018, Christi didn’t expect to jump back into ownership, but one visit to the Spenga concept changed everything. We talk about why the studio model felt efficient and modern, what it took to bring it to the Treasure Coast, and why community still matters as much as programming. We also share a more personal side of the story, including faith through hardship and the legacy behind the book Together.If you like what you hear, subscribe, share this with a friend in Vero Beach, and leave us a review so more locals can find your favorite local podcast.Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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Riley Black Studios - Part 2: What Happens When A Small Town Supports You Back
Apr 1000:17:44Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaYour business might run on word of mouth, but your next customer is still going to look you up. We sat down in Sebastian at Riley Black Studios with John and Crystal to talk about what’s changing across the Treasure Coast creative community and why the “referral” now ends on social media. When someone hears your name, they want to see recent work, get a feel for your values, and decide whether your brand is real or just noise.John and Crystal share how they think about content creation for small businesses in Sebastian and Vero Beach, including a refreshingly practical approach to budget. Instead of pushing huge packages, they ask what you’re trying to accomplish and what you can realistically do with the time and money you have, even if that’s only $100 to start. We dig into smart ways to split the work, like recording what you can and outsourcing the editing, so content stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like momentum.We also challenge the label of “creative.” If you take pride in your craft, whether you’re a roofer, baker, realtor, plumber, tile setter, or accountant, you’re already creating something worth showing. And if you’re thinking about podcast production as a marketing tool, we keep it honest: you cannot fake passion, and listeners can feel it when the voice behind the brand is just a “face.” If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a local business owner, and leave a review so more Treasure Coast neighbors can find the show.Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors.Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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Riley Black Studios - Part 1: A Niche Podcast Can Grow A Business Without Going Viral
Apr 900:22:15Tap to summarizeMessage Brian & ShawnaWhat if the problem isn’t that nobody wants your podcast, but that you’re measuring it the wrong way? We sit down with John and Crystal from Riley Black Studios to unpack how they went from recording a laser engraving podcast on their couch to building a long-running show with tens of thousands of total downloads and eventually opening a rentable podcast studio and content creation space in Sebastian near Vero Beach, Florida.We talk honestly about podcast downloads, niche audiences, and why “only 25 listeners” can be a massive win when you picture 25 real people choosing to spend time with your ideas. John shares what he learned after 20+ years in video production and news, and Crystal explains how she shifted from a corporate accounting role into creative entrepreneurship, then discovered that podcasting didn’t feel like work the way everything else did.Along the way, we dig into consistent podcasting schedules that actually last, the “know, like, and trust” value for small business marketing, and how a simple audio show can generate a month of content for social media. We also get into the real-life side of running multiple businesses as a married team: dividing roles by strengths, communicating better than “same here, period,” and finding ways to press pause so life doesn’t disappear into emails and edits.If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, growing a local brand, or using a podcast studio to make content creation easier, this conversation will give you a grounded blueprint. Subscribe for more local stories, share this with a friend who’s stuck in comparison mode, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the Vero Beach Podcast.Presented by Killer Bee MarketingHelping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors.Support the showSupport The ShowKeep It Local. Keep It GoingBe sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom
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