The Style Podcast
Discover Lake and Sumter Counties Like Never Before!
Welcome to the Style Podcast, your go-to source for in-depth conversations with the movers and shakers of Lake and Sumter Counties.
Whether you're a local resident, a community leader, or a business owner, this podcast is designed to inspire, inform, and engage you.
What We Cover
- Community Leaders: Get to know the people making a difference in your community. From elected officials to grassroots organizers, we bring you face-to-face with the leaders shaping the future of Lake and Sumter Counties.
- Persons of Interest: Hear from the individuals whose stories are as fascinating as they are impactful. Learn about their journeys, challenges, and triumphs.
- Local Landscape: Stay updated on upcoming developments, community initiatives, and the latest news affecting our region. Our episodes offer exclusive insights that you won't find anywhere else.
Join us on this exciting journey to discover the heart and soul of Lake and Sumter Counties. Tune in, engage, and be a part of the conversation that drives our community forward.
With 20 years of experience covering the best of Lake and Sumter Counties, Style magazine brings its trusted voice and community focus to the world of podcasts.
Learn more here:
https://lakeandsumterstyle.com
Episodes
40 episodes
Tim McRae, VP of Sales at Akers Media Group
After 18 years helping shape Akers Media Group and Style Magazine, Tim McRae is turning the page to retirement.In this special episode of The Style Podcast, guest host Gina Horan sits down with Tim to reflect on his remarkable career, t...
Stephen Kennedy, Assistant County Administrator for Sumter County
In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Kennedy, assistant county administrator for Sumter County, to discuss his unique career journey from serving in both law enforcement and the fire service to helping lead one of Flor...
Shikita Hill, EmpowerU 1st
In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Shikita Hill, founder of EmpowerU 1st, to hear the remarkable story behind her journey from corrections officer to community leader.After spending more than 20 years working in corr...
Lena Williams, Morris Realty & Investments
On this episode of the Style Podcast, we sit down with Lena Williams of Morris Realty & Investments — a mom, Realtor and one of this year’s Business Women of Style.Lena shares her journey of building a successful real estate career ...
Amanda Gaskin, 2026 Style Magazine, Business Woman of the Year
On this episode of The Style Podcast, our brand new host Lindsay Sanders sits down with Amanda Gaskin, owner of Ultimate Health and Style Magazine’s 2026 Business Woman of the Year.Amanda shares her incredible journey from experiencing ...
Frank Stanfield, Journalist & Author
Join us on The Style Podcast as we sit down with longtime journalist and author Frank Stanfield, who brings more than 50 years of experience covering crime and major cases.In this episode, Frank shares the story behind his latest book, ...
Travis Hawkins, Eustis Roofing
In this episode of the Style Podcast, we sit down with Travis Hawkins of Eustis Roofing to talk about more than just roofs. Travis shares his journey into the industry, the importance of family and what led him to become part of the Eustis Roof...
Gina Horan, Style's Food & Lifestyle Editor
In this episode of the Style Podcast, we sit down with Gina Horan, Style Magazine’s new food and lifestyle editor, to talk all things food, community and her exciting new role.Gina shares what it’s like stepping into the position, how s...
Dr. Leslie Worth of Worthwhile Therapy
n this episode of the Style Podcast, hosts Lori and Shayne sit down with Dr. Leslie Worth, a Mount Dora-based marriage and sex therapist who was recently named one of Style Magazine’s 40 Under 40 honorees.Dr. Worth shares her expertise ...
Kelsey Gonzalez, Executive Director of Lake Cares Food Pantry
In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Kelsey Gonzalez, Executive Director of Lake Cares Food Pantry, to talk about the growing need for food assistance in our community and how Lake Cares is stepping up to meet it.Kelse...
2026 HBA Lake-Sumter Parade of Homes
The Lake & Sumter Home Builders Association joins us to break down everything you need to know about the upcoming Parade of Homes, one of the region’s most anticipated showcases of design, craftsmanship and innovation.In the first h...
Dr. Richard Bosshardt, Retired Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard Bosshardt, a retired plastic and reconstructive surgeon who shares his personal testimony of speaking out—and being silenced—within his own professional organization. Dr. Bosshardt open...
Simona Brestowski, from Communism to the American Dream
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Simona Brestowski, an Agent Concierge at ERA Grizzard Real Estate, whose life story reaches far beyond the real estate world.Simona shares her remarkable journey as a refugee from Czechoslovaki...
Benjamin Mack-Jackson, WWII Veterans History Project
In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Benjamin Mack-Jackson, a journalist, author and visual storyteller whose work has preserved the voices of a generation. Benjamin is the founder and executive director of the WWII Veterans H...
Scott Chevalier, Powerhouse Youth Project
This week on the Style Podcast, we sit down with Scott Chevalier, Executive Director of the Powerhouse Youth Project, for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation. Scott shares how he and his team invest in the lives of young peop...
Tanya Meyer, Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue
This week on the Style Podcast, we welcome Tanya Meyer of Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue and the irresistibly social kitten gnocchi to talk about their incredible work fostering and caring for animals in need!Go to HoffmeyerAnimalRescue.com or...
Tavares Police Chief, Sarah Coursey
This Week on The Style Podcast we sit down with Tavares Police Chief Sarah Corsey for an inside look at how the Tavares Police Department is redefining what it means to be community oriented. Chief Corsey shares the story behind their unique Fa...
Denise Burry, Forward Paths
This week on the Style Podcast, Shayna & Lori welcome Denise Burry, Executive Director of Forward Paths, to discuss how this remarkable organization transforms young lives.Discover the story behind Forward Paths and their mission to cre...
David Booth, Combat Veterans to Careers
In this episode of the Style Podcast, we welcome David Booth, Founder and President of Combat Veterans to Careers. David shares his military service experience, his recovery from a neck injury sustained from an IED explosion in Iraq, and the vi...
Tyler Brandeburg, Lake County School Board
This week on the Style Podcast, we’re sitting down with Tyler Brandeburg, a proud Leesburg High School graduate and current member of the Lake County School Board. Tyler takes us through his journey from growing up in Lake County to shaping the...
Nicole Campbell, Cancer Survivor
This week on the Style Podcast, Lori and Shayna welcome an extraordinary guest who will move you to tears and inspire you to action. Nicole Campbell, owner of Salon NK and courageous cancer survivor, opens her heart to share the raw, transforma...
Tony Pagano, General Sales Manager Plaza Lincoln & Plaza Cadillac
Hosts Shayna and Lori are on a field trip, visiting Tony Pagano, General Sales Manager at Plaza Lincoln and Plaza Cadillac in Leesburg, for an in-depth conversation about the latest trends in the automotive world. Tony shares what’s new at Plaz...
Larry Blevins, PA, Founder, Village Institute of Plastic Surgery
On this episode of the Style Podcast, hosts Shayna and Lori are joined by Larry Blevins, PA, an accomplished practitioner and the founder of the Village Institute of Plastic Surgery. He brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, including...