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. ™
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Episodes
44 episodes
Sunshine Pickle Co. - Part 1: From Nightclubs to Pickle Makers
What if the side dish is actually the business? We sit across from Josh, the force behind Sunshine Pickle Co, and trace the bold leap from Cleveland’s late-night hustle to Florida’s bright, briny morn...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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18:53
Waldo's Secret Garden - Part 3: Community, History, & Heart
A sharp bang from the next room set the mood—then Charlotte opened the door to a living slice of Old Florida. We sat inside Waldo’s Secret Garden and traced how a mechanic shop became a flower s...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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11:13
Waldo's Secret Garden - Part 2: Garden Oasis & Hidden Stories
A hidden garden can change the way a celebration feels. We sit with Charlotte at Waldo’s Secret Garden in Vero Beach and pull back the curtain on what it takes to run a 13-acre historic property...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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12:42
Waldo's Secret Garden - Part 1: Charlotte's Story & Waldo's Legacy
Step into the shade of a wrought-iron chandelier and a Spanish outdoor kitchen as we sit down with Charlotte, the owner of Waldo’s Secret Garden in Vero Beach. What started as a family space gre...
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Episode 40
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10:55
Vino Vero - Part 3: Wine, Breaks, and Beach Town Magic
What happens when a wine shop owner decides to close up shop and take a much-needed break? Dana from Vino Vero Beach reveals the surprising benefits of stepping away from your business,...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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11:15
Vino Vero - Part 2: Behind the Bottle (Clean, Curate, Connect)
Dana from Vino Vero pulls back the curtain on her wine shop operations, revealing a refreshingly authentic approach to wine retail that centers around what she playfully calls her three pill...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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13:02
Vino Vero - Part 1: From Winemaker to Wine Bar
What happens when a Colorado-raised winemaker with years of California vineyard experience opens a wine bar in Vero Beach? You get Vino Vero – a warm, inviting space where wine knowledge meets genuin...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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17:29
Vero Beach Moms - Part 3: A Vero Beach Mother's Perspective
What does it mean to truly find your place in a community? Calah, founder of Vero Beach Moms Nonprofit, takes us on a heartfelt journey through her experiences raising children in this charm...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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14:54
Vero Beach Moms - Part 2: Building Community Through Coffee, Testimonies & Women's Health Programs
What happens when one woman's personal health struggles transform into a mission to support an entire community of mothers? Calah's journey with the Vero Beach Moms nonprofit reveals the pow...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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14:33
Vero Beach Moms - Part 1: Creating Space for Mothers to Connect
Behind every thriving community lies a story of personal transformation. For Calah Milliman, founder of Vero Beach Moms non-profit, that journey began with a simple realization: "I can't be ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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13:29
DIGG Gardens - Part 3: Come On In. You're Welcome Here.
Ever wonder what makes a community so special? Spencer from DIGG Gardens reveals the magic of Vero Beach in this conversation that goes far beyond plants and gardening.Spencer paints a vivid picture of Vero's unique character. In this p...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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9:08
DIGG Gardens - Part 2: Where There’s Dirt, There’s Money
Ever wonder what actually happens behind those Instagram-perfect garden center photos? Spencer from DIGG Gardens pulls back the curtain on the reality of running a thriving plant business where no two ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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13:46
DIGG Gardens - Part 1: Green Thumbs, Old Saws, & Licorice
The verdant world of Vero Beach's plant community comes alive as Spencer Porteous, owner of DIGG Gardens, welcomes us into his memorabilia-filled headquarters. Against a backdrop of family heirlo...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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15:48
Apricot Lane Boutique - Part 3: Small Town Charm & Buffalo Cauliflower
What makes a community the perfect place to launch a business? In this episode, Ashley from Apricot Lane Boutique shares her why, and it's something we continue to hear echoed throu...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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7:29
Apricot Lane Boutique - Part 2: Breaking Out of Your Fashion Comfort Zone
Step behind the racks and discover the fascinating world of boutique ownership through the eyes of Ashley, the passionate owner of Apricot Lane Boutique in Vero Beach. During this c...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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14:45
Apricot Lane Boutique - Part 1: From Corporate to Boutique
Ever wondered what it takes to leave the corporate world behind and open your own boutique? Ashley Borenz of Apricot Lane Boutique in Vero Beach shares her journey from big box reta...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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8:35
Coastal Connections - Part 3: Power of Community & Choices
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 Coasta...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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15:44
Coastal Connections - Part 2: Tipsy Turtles & Shell-abrations
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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16:57
Coastal Connections - Part 1: Hey There, Turtle… I Like You
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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20:18
REsistance - Part 3: Forging Community Through Fitness in Vero Beach
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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16:36
REsistance - Part 2: Cookies & Kettlebells (Finding Joy in Fitness)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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21:11
REsistance - Part 1: Spin Class, Setbacks & Starting Fresh
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 j...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:20
Vero Beach Neighborhood® - Part 3: The Power of Neighborly Connection
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...
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Episode 21
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