Podcasts by St. Pete X

Ep. 89: Helen R Murray from 2023-02-04T20:31:07

Helen Murray is an award-winning playwright and director. Murray joined St. Pete’s American Stage as Producing Artistic Director in October 2022. Previous to her current role, Murray has notably...

Ep. 88: Waveney Ann Moore - Journalist from 2022-12-23T14:07:26

Waveney Ann Moore’s first St. Pete Catalyst byline appeared just over two years ago, on Nov. 25, 2020, and her weekly columns have enriched and elevated our journalistic output a thousandfold. T...

Ep. 87: Judy Genshaft - University of South Florida from 2022-12-12T20:26:37

Judy Genshaft was President of the University of South Florida for nearly two decades, from 2000 to 2019, overseeing the most transformative change in the university’s history. Enrollment grew b...

Ep. 86: Christian Hardigree - University of South Florida, St Petersburg from 2022-11-02T01:52:29

Regional chancellor Christian Hardigree joined the University of South Florida St. Petersburg administration in July, and she hit the ground running. In this wide-ranging conversation, Hardigree...

Ep. 85: Freddy Williams - Boys and Girls Club from 2022-10-17T19:20:11

There’s a line Freddy Williams, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, likes to drop into conversations: “We’re not your grandfather’s Boys and Girls Club.” Williams, a Flo...

Ep. 84: Peter Belmont - Preserve the Burg from 2022-10-01T16:23:58

Peter Belmont see cities through a special lens. It reveals to him the elements - the buildings, districts, and neighborhoods - that comprise the DNA of a place.

From this DNA comes chara...

Ep. 83: Katie Krimitsos - Creator - Women's Meditation Network from 2022-04-05T22:46:31

Katie Krimitsos started walking the line that most women walk. On one side, cultural and societal norms, family and even biology. On the other, exploration, self actualization and going deep int...

Ep. 82: Monica Eaton-Cardone - Entrepreneur, Founder, Trailblazer from 2021-12-20T20:22:35

Monica Eaton-Cardone has a rage to master. As a child she helped her father run his businesses until she was old enough to begin her own. Upon leaving high school she began the iterative process...

Ep. 81: Charles B Dew - Author&Professor Emeritus, Williams College from 2021-10-21T18:27:26

Charles B Dew had an experience not everyone gets to have - he had the reality built during his upbringing challenged in an accessible way. While most have their belief systems challenged at som...

Ep. 80: Kane's Furniture CEO Irwin Novack from 2021-08-24T17:33:14

Irwin Novack has done what very few CEOs manage to do - last. That speaks to the qualities that drove Kane's Founder Maurice Rothman to pursue a young Novack years after spending only a couple d...

Ep. 79: Entrepreneur&Philanthropist Frank Morsani from 2021-07-26T03:22:56

It's the 1940s in Oklahoma. With his dad away for months on a welding job, 14 year old Frank Morsani is running a full bailing crew on his family's 400 acre farm. With no plumbing, electricity o...

Ep. 78: Journalist Margie Manning from 2021-06-28T19:25:52

Master journalist Margie Manning sits down for a special episode of SPx. After 3 years transforming the St Pete Catalyst from a startup with a dream, into a respected news outlet, Margie retired...

Ep. 77: Helen Levine - USF Regional Vice Chancellor from 2021-06-21T02:29:47

Politics can be...political. And universities have their own unique kind of politics that can make government politics seem 101. It takes a deft touch to navigate either world successfully. Few ...

Ep. 76: Writer Dave Seminara from 2021-05-26T18:47:55

Dave Seminara usually writes about tennis or travel. When he does, he does so for the likes of The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Association of Tennis Professionals, British Broadcasting ...

Ep. 75: Architect Yann Weymouth from 2021-05-05T19:33:55

Because he worked closely with the legendary I.M. Pei, and was Chief of Design on Pei's Grand Louvre Project in Paris, Yann Weymouth in the upper echelon of American architects. He was also Pei'...

Ep. 74: Shilen Patel Founder&CEO of HealthAxis from 2021-04-19T18:37:34

Shilen Patel lives at the entrepreneurial crossroads of passion, talent and capital. It's a nice place for an entrepreneur to hang out and he gets to enjoy it on 'both sides of the transaction'....

Ep. 073: Joel Momberg - USF Foundation CEO, ACH Foundation VP, novelist from 2021-04-05T18:38:22

Joel Momberg is a people person, and it has served him well. Momberg spent 30 years with All Children’s Hospital, in a range of fundraising roles including Executive Vice President of the ACH Fo...

Ep. 072: Ron Tarro, VP @ New World Angels from 2021-01-28T20:09:48

Veteran technology executive Ron Tarro, now a leading investor in early-stage businesses, has a good handle on what it takes for a startup to become a success and generate big returns for invest...

Ep. 071: Lucy Morgan, Pulitzer Prize-winning Florida journalist from 2020-10-31T18:23:33

In 1985, longtime Tampa Bay Times journalist Lucy Morgan was awarded the Pulitzer Prize (with Jack Reed) for uncovering corruption in the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the first woman to be so ...

Ep. 070: Herb Snitzer, photographer, on images with impact from 2020-10-20T16:24:49

On this episode of SPX, Joe visits with legendary photographer Herb Snitzer, a longtime resident of St. Petersburg. In a non-stop career than spanned more than 50 years, Snitzer - as a professio...

Ep. 069: Dr. Sandra Braham, CEO of Gulf Coast Jewish Family&Community Services from 2020-06-27T17:58:44

On this episode of SPX, Joe is joined by Dr. Sandra Braham, CEO of Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services. Dr. Braham discusses her extensive career in higher education, before moving int...

Ep. 068: Serious business: Bill Edwards on success, soccer, St. Pete and the secrets to creating a brighter future from 2020-06-20T19:34:48

On this episode of SPx, Joe is joined by Bill Edwards, CEO of the Edwards Group and the Bill Edwards Foundation, and a well-known businessman and philanthropist. Edwards, who arrived in St. Pete...

Ep. 067: Miracle: Jim Craig tells the story of his success in business and on ice from 2020-05-18T19:32:49

On this episode of SPx, Joe is joined via Zoom by Jim Craig, founder of Gold Medal Strategies. Craig was the celebrated goalkeeper of the 1980 Olympic gold medal-winning hockey team, known as th...

Ep. 066: On returning: Arnie Bellini talks building ConnectWise, the effort to create 77,000 jobs in Tampa Bay and his passion for saving wild Florida from 2020-04-18T19:12:01

On this episode of SPx, unicorn entrepreneur Arnie Bellini joins the podcast to tell the story of ConnectWise. He shares how the managed IT services provider went from its founding in 1982 in hi...

Ep. 065: St. Pete pioneer: Fred Bullard shares stories of entrepreneurship and talks about building some of St. Pete's most iconic places from 2020-03-31T17:32:57

On this episode of SPx, Joe is joined in the studio by Fred Bullard, veteran developer and entrepreneur. Bullard, the man behind some of St. Pete's most iconic places, including Feather Sound/Ca...

Ep. 064: A life of service: Carol Bellamy talks battling terrorism and bureaucracy, saving children's lives at UNICEF from 2020-03-23T14:54:23

On this episode of SPx, former director of UNICEF (1995 to 2005) and the United States Peace Corps (1993 to 1995), Carol Bellamy joins Joe in the studio to preview her keynote at the Conference ...

Ep. 063: Opportunity over fear: Paresh Patel shares his fascinating professional evolution, entrepreneurial philosophy and thoughts on diversity from 2020-02-18T18:05:42

On this episode of SPx, Paresh Patel, CEO of HCI Group, joins Joe Hamilton in the studio. In this wide-ranging conversation, Patel shares his introduction to Tampa Bay in 1985 with tech company ...

Ep. 062: Behind the rise of Tech Data: Steve Raymund talks decision-making, acquisitions and customer-first mentality from 2020-02-03T20:03:19

On this episode of SPx, former CEO of Tech Data Steve Raymund joins Joe in the studio. Raymund stepped down as chairmain of the board of Tech Data in 2017, following 36 years with the company. T...

Ep. 061: Return on experience: Jonathan Daou talks experiential retail, district-building and diversity from 2020-01-21T18:07:08

On this episode of SPx, local real estate developer Jonathan Daou joins Joe in the studio. Daou, the man behind the revitalization and curation of the EDGE District, shares how 20 years in New Y...

Ep. 060: Shipwreck Hunter: David Mearns talks process, finding the unfindable and stories of his most memorable discoveries from 2019-12-16T20:10:05

On this episode of SPx, Shipwreck Hunter and Aresty speaker David Mearns joins Joe in the studio to talk about uncovering some of the world's most famous shipwrecks and finding the "unfindable."...

Ep. 059: Thinking Big: Tony DiBenedetto talks founding Tribridge, pivots and evolutions, and life after from 2019-11-12T19:47:18

On this episode of SPx, Tony DiBenedetto joins our host Joe Hamilton in the studio. In this insightful episode, DiBenedetto walks listeners through the unlikely founding of Tribridge and the $30...

Ep. 058: Going viral: Blake Wilson talks becoming BatDad, monetizing content and managing the pressure of internet fame from 2019-11-01T20:47:21

On this episode of SPx, Blake Wilson, a.k.a. BatDad joins our host Joe Hamilton in the studio. BatDad, a viral internet sensation who became famous through the now-extinct platform Vine, has 8.1...

Ep. 057: The Times they are a'changing: Adam Smith talks the state of news, Florida politicians and hindsight from 2019-10-25T19:14:22

Former Tampa Bay Times Political Editor and Senior Vice President of Mercury, Adam Smith joins our host Joe Hamilton in the studio for a conversation on politics, media and the news business. Sm...

Ep. 056: Reflections on American Life: Pulitzer Prize winner Gilbert King talks criminal justice, long-forgotten history and the craft of non-fiction from 2019-10-21T19:35:18

On this episode of SPx, author Gilbert King joins Joe in the studio to share new insights from his book, Beneath A Ruthless Sun, and its connections to his Pulitzer Prize-winning second book, Th...

Ep. 055: The fascinating life of Iqbal Paroo: How an accident led to an epiphany - and a 45-year career from 2019-10-07T19:44:17

On this episode of SPx, our host Joe Hamilton is joined in studio by the unparalleled Iqbal Paroo. There are few people in this world with a life story as inspiring as Paroo's. From his childhoo...

Ep. 054: Through the looking glass: Placemaking and the business of art with St. Pete's own Duncan McClellan from 2019-09-27T19:21:02

On this episode of SPx, our host Joe Hamilton is joined in studio by local glass legend, Duncan McClellan. Nearly a decade ago, McClellan famously moved into what is now known as the Warehouse A...

Ep. 053: Throwback: A conversation with Bob Buckhorn as he bid farewell to running the city he loves from 2019-09-20T19:21:24

On this episode of SPx, we throw back to February with Tampa's 58th mayor, Bob Buckhorn. Our host, Joe Hamilton, sat down with Buckhorn as he contemplated the end of his mayorship, the power of ...

Ep. 052: Message boards to Malwarebytes: Founder Marcin Kleczynski talks origins, industry and the evolution of cyber threats from 2019-09-13T19:36:23

On this episode of SPx, Marcin Kleczynski, founder of Malwarebytes, breaks down the origin story of the company he started at just 15 years old, living with his parents in the suburbs of Chicago...

Ep. 051: From apartheid Africa to Tampa Bay: Dr. Kiran Patel kicks off season two of SPx from 2019-09-06T17:31:54

On the kickoff episode of Season 2 of the St. Pete X podcast, Dr. Kiran Patel joins host Joe Hamilton in the studio to share his insights about entrepreneurship, philanthropy and wealth as a by-...

Ep. 050: Rising: Bob Glaser talks building a next-tier city, motivation, and his coming out story. from 2019-02-21T15:47:47

On this episode of SPx, Joe sits down with Bob Glaser, president and CEO of Tampa Bay real estate titan, Smith & Associates. They compare St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District with Miami's Wynwood ...

Ep. 049: For the love of love itself: Peter Kageyama talks openness, evolution, and co-creation of well-loved cities from 2019-02-11T13:47:10

On this episode of SPx, renowned author and lover of cities, Peter Kageyama joins Joe in the studio for an emotional conversation about love and personal evolution, and how those have manifested...

Ep. 048: Serial entrepreneur Steve Tingiris: AI and machine learning are changing our economy from 2019-01-16T19:35:04

On this episode of SPx, Joe welcomes Steve Tingiris, serial entrepreneur and founder of Dabble Lab, to the studio. After many iterations, Tingiris has found the perfect niche for his business, f...

Ep. 047: Jennifer Hall, Ph.D., talks mindsets, the tools she's developed to measure them, and rapid change in executive coaching from 2019-01-08T17:32:03

On this episode of SPx, Joe welcomes Jennifer Hall, executive coach and licensed psychologist. The woman behind Mindset Coaching, Hall has more than 20 years of experience in executive coaching ...

Ep. 046: Marc Blumenthal talks Synapse origins, the recipe for a successful startup ecosystem and changing the conversation around capital from 2018-12-17T20:09:53

On this episode of SPx, Joe welcomes Marc Blumenthal, founder of Synapse and partner at Florida Funders. In this acumen-packed episode, Blumenthal shares his thoughts on the Tampa Bay startup co...

Ep. 045: Lakshmi Shenoy goes long-form on building Embarc Collective, her plan to attract startup talent to Tampa Bay and finding a seat at the table from 2018-11-29T16:27:21

On this episode of SPx, Lakshmi Shenoy joins Joe Hamilton to talk building Tampa Bay's very own "central landing zone" for tech entrepreneurs, Embarc Collective. A veteran of Chicago's 1871, She...

Ep. 044: David Jezek reflects on a lifelong career at the YMCA, talks organizational evolution and the business of nonprofits from 2018-11-13T16:34:55

On this episode of SPx, we say goodbye to co-host Ashley Ryneska. Ashley has been a staple since the show's inception, but she's moving on to greener (and colder) pastures in New York. For her l...

Ep. 043: Rick Homans talks Tampa Bay Partnership's mission pivot, regionalism and changing the way we look at workforce development from 2018-10-19T13:54:33

On this episode of SPx, Rick Homans, president and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership joins Joe and Ashley in the studio to talk regionalism. Despite Tampa Bay's standing as the 19th largest metro...

Ep. 042: David Downing talks economic development, authenticity and volatility in the tourism marketing industry. from 2018-09-26T15:54:54

On this episode of SPx, David Downing sits down with Joe and Ashley to talk the nuances of tourism marketing and what the $1 billion industry means for Pinellas County. Downing explains his deep...

Ep. 041: David Romine talks all things Agile: philosophy, founding AgileThought, and scaling to where it is today from 2018-09-07T20:27:41

On this episode of SPx, Joe and Ashley host AgileThought CEO, David Romine. Since founding AgileThought in 2004, Romine and his partners have grown the business exponentially. Headqua...

Ep. 040: Going deep with Peter Schorsch: The controversial political personality talks St. Pete development and building a media platform in your own hometown from 2018-08-27T20:32:41

On this episode of SPx, Peter Schorsch, the politico behind Florida Politics, joins Joe in the studio to talk St. Pete media. Schorsch is a complex and controversial figure in local and national...

Ep. 039: Peter Betzer talks the evolution of the College of Marine Science, St. Pete Progress and its role in St. Pete's development from 2018-08-13T18:46:08

On this episode of SPx, Joe flies solo with St. Pete's very own Peter Betzer, President of the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, and Dean Emeritus of the University of South Florida College o...

Ep. 038: Michael Pastreich talks the "why" beyond the music, managing crisis and why he rejects vision from 2018-07-31T17:12:37

On this episode of SPx, Joe and Ashley are joined in the studio by Michael Pastreich. At the time of the recording, Pastreich was in his final days as the President and CEO of the Florida Orches...

Ep. 037: Kristen Shepherd talks coming home, the business of modern museums and the MFA's Antioch mosaics project from 2018-07-02T14:53:15

On this episode of SPx, Joe and Ashley are joined by Kristen Shepherd, Executive Director of the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg. The youngest and the first female director of the museum, She...

Ep. 036: Dr. Hank Hine talks diving in with Dali - how art spurs innovation, dialogue and wellbeing from 2018-06-18T20:00:58

On this episode of SPx, Ashley and Joe are joined by Dr. Hank Hine, Executive Director of the Dali Museum. Since Dr. Hine's tenure began in 2002, he has overseen the museum's move to its magnifi...

Ep. 035: Dr. Jonathan Ellen talks leadership, transformational change and the importance of altruism from 2018-06-06T21:10:39

On this episode of SPx, Joe and Ashley are joined in the studio by Dr. Jonathan Ellen of John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Dr. Ellen spent much of his extensive career as a social epidemio...

Ep. 034: Joanna Sikes talks her varied life arch and career, working with Santana, Dale Chihuly and the American Studio Glass movement from 2018-05-24T18:10:50

On this episode of SPx, Ashley and Joe welcome Joanna Sikes to the studio. Sikes is the Executive Director of the Imagine Museum, which opened in St. Pete in January 2018. Sikes boasts a long ca...

Ep. 033: Alex Harris talks his gospel roots, battling fear and shifting the poverty mindset from 2018-05-17T11:08:23

On this episode of #SPx, Joe and Ashley sit down with professional musician, entrepreneur and founder of the Arts Conservatory for Teens, Alex Harris. Harris has been running the highly successf...

Ep. 032: Randall Russell talks ingredients for transformative change, the importance of race and a life of social justice work from 2018-05-11T17:24:22

On this episode of SPx, Joe & Ashley welcome a lifetime agent of systemic change, Randall Russell. Russell is the President & CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. In its third yea...

Ep. 031: Kelly McBride and Kyle Parks talk being a couple in media, modern journalism, and the fight against fake news. from 2018-05-01T20:30:05

On this episode of SPx, Ashley welcomes Kelly McBride of Poynter Institute and Kyle Parks of B2 Communications to the show. Get a look at which media outlets this highly connected couple consume...

Ep. 030: Amy Rettig talks evolutions at Nielsen over the last 50 years, content media disruptors, and company culture at Nielsen from 2018-04-24T21:04:43

On this episode of SPx, Amy Rettig joins hosts Joe Hamilton and Ashley Ryneska in the studio to debunk the many myths surrounding Nielsen and their evolving work in measurement and data analytic...

Ep. 029: Mike Harting talks St. Pete's evolution, his entrepreneurial endeavors, and the burgeoning arts and brewing scene from 2018-04-17T19:56:14

On this episode of SPx, we throw back to last May, when Joe sat down with Mike Harting to talk through St. Pete's past, it's evolving present, and what's coming for the future. Touching on topic...

Ep. 028: Curating vibes in St. Pete: Steve Gianfilippo talks design, elevating the art scene, and what makes a smart investment from 2018-04-03T16:42:09

On this episode of SPx, Joe & Ashley sit down with Station House owner, Tampa Bay Investor, and curator of St. Pete's cool vibes - Steve Gianfilippo. His company, Gianco, is poised to open two n...

Ep. 027: Hartmut Liebel talks iQor's unique two-pronged approach to client service, fearlessness in the face of AI, and his "selfish" morning routine. from 2018-03-06T17:26:54

On this episode of SPx, hosts Joe & Ashley sit down with iQor CEO Hartmut Liebel to get to the bottom of iQor's unique business model. They discuss how St. Petersburg won out over cities like Ch...

Ep. 026: Mike Sutton talks non-profit transformation, construction in Pinellas County, and his battle with Habitat's common misconceptions from 2018-02-12T16:34

On this episode of SPx, Joe and Ashley attempt to pitch an HGTV show with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas CEO, Mike Sutton. In this lively and insightful discussion, Sutton talks tactics and ch...

Ep. 025: Change agent Emery Ivery talks philanthropic impact in St. Pete, combating poverty, and long-term recovery from Hurricane Irma. from 2018-02-06T14:56:52

On this episode of SPx, host Ashley Ryneska welcomes local change agent Emery Ivery, Chief Impact Officer of United Way Suncoast to the show. Ivery talks the business of philanthropy, and the im...

Ep. 024: Beth Houghton talks feeding St. Pete - and her soul - through St. Pete Free Clinic. from 2018-01-30T13:58:25

On this episode of SPx, Ashley and Joe co-host Beth Houghton, executive director of the St. Pete Free Clinic. Houghton has received the most shout-outs on our show to date - for good reason. Equ...

Ep. 23: Local Emmy award-winning video producer Tim Moore talks humble beginnings, growing a business in Tampa Bay and the mindset that's brought his success. from 2018-01-12T22:13:34

On this episode of SPx, host Ashley Ryneska sits down with Tim Moore, CEO of the Emmy award-winning video production company, Diamond View Studios. They tackle everything from Moore's inescapabl...

Ep. 022: Kyle Taylor talks the changing face of our economy, what that means for business and education, and how the Penny Hoarder is revolutionizing digital publishing as we know it. from 2018-01-04T19:57:19

On this episode of SPx, host Joe Hamilton sits down with Kyle Taylor, millennial founder and CEO of the multimillion dollar company, Taylor Media. Publisher of The Penny Hoarder, Taylor Media's ...

Ep. 021: Nathan and Sara Stonecipher talk diving into the St. Pete renaissance, uncertainty in small business and taking chances. from 2017-12-19T21:31:33

On this episode of SPx, Sara & Nathan Stonecipher sit down with host Ashley Ryneska to talk about the 2 entrepreneur family. Sara's MISRED Outfitters, and Nathan's Green Bench Brewing, are stapl...

Ep. 020: Matt Spence talks about the truth behind his title, passion, and the future of social enterprise in St. Pete. from 2017-12-13T21:03:09

On this episode of SPx, Ashley and Joe co-host Community Foundation of Tampa Bay's Vice President of Community Impact - Matt Spence. Spence explains how his career and his passions have evolved ...

Ep. 019: Craig Sher talks heroics in civic and business life, keeping a nuclear bomb in your back pocket, and St. Pete's economic future. from 2017-12-01T21:33:11

On this episode of SPx, Joe and Ashley take another stab at co-hosting, as they welcome the very spirited Craig Sher, Executive Chairman of the Sembler Company. In this multi-faceted conversatio...

Ep. 018: David Feaster talks banking automation and innovation, surviving the Great Recession, and finding your passion through community involvement. from 2017-11-22T22:53:18

On this episode of SPx, host Ashley Ryneska sits down with third generation Floridian and Florida Market President of Republic Bank, David Feaster. A highly involved member of St. Pete's communi...

Ep. 017: Senator Jeff Brandes talks priorities in Tallahassee, establishing a bold legislative vision, and following his "true north" in policy-making. from 2017-11-10T17:29:39

This episode of SPx is a team effort. Joe and Ashley co-host the show for the first time, welcoming Senator Jeff Brandes to the studio. Senator Brandes gives us an in-depth view of his legislati...

Ep. 016: Greg Holden talks plugging into St. Pete's business community, making waves, and leaving the world a better place. from 2017-11-03T21:08:10

On this episode of SPx, we sit down with past St. Pete Chamber Board Chair and VP of Manning and Napier, Greg Holden. A native of Ohio, Holden has earned deep roots in the St. Pete community thr...

Ep. 015: InsideOut Co-Founders talk revolutionizing sales, doing business&living life in St. Pete, and how they're spreading the word about our great city. from 2017-10-30T21:10:27

On this episode of SPx, we discuss doing business in St. Pete with former Silicon Valley executives Christina Cherry & Chad Nuss. Co-founders of InsideOut Sales Innovation Lab, this pair shares ...

Ep. 014: Irv Cohen shares C-suite wall street tales and his vision for supporting start-ups from 2017-10-20T20:34:50

On this episode of SPx, we sit down with innovative investor and former Wall Street executive, Irv Cohen. As St. Petersburg Group Insight Board Member and through other platforms like Social Ven...

Ep. 013: Body Electric's Rachel Miller talks personal reinvention, nude yoga, and female entrepreneurship. from 2017-10-12T20:34:34

On this episode of SPx, we sat for meditative tea with local yogi, Rachel Miller. She shares how tea has transformed her meditative practice, helped her break down perfectionism and conquer the ...

Ep. 012: Is St. Pete inclusive? Nadine Smith shares stories from the front lines of the struggle for equality. from 2017-09-27T16:55:37

On this episode of SPx, we sat down with one of St. Petersburg's political giants, Nadine Smith. Smith is an award-winning journalist, advocate, and the founder of Equality Florida, the state's ...

Ep. 011: Got ambiance? Restaurateur&master host Ryan Griffin is putting St Pete on the culinary map. from 2017-09-21T15:04:46

On this episode of SPx, our host Joe Hamilton sits down with St. Pete renaissance man, Ryan Griffin. The St. Pete native wears many hats in the community, including businessman, attorney, restau...

Ep. 010: From the summit of Kilimanjaro to St Pete's own Dali Museum, Nathan Schwagler shares his wisdom on creativity, entrepreneurship, and chasing the right flags. from 2017-09-06T13:50:43

On this episode of SPx, the man behind the Dali Museum's acclaimed Innovation Labs, Nathan Schwagler, shares with us his Kilimanjaro climb, his take on ketogenic-based vs. carbohydrate-based die...

Ep. 009: Baseball&beyond - a conversation about the St. Petersburg community, entrepreneurship, and education with Brian Auld. from 2017-09-02T13:44:15

On this episode of SPx, Joe Hamilton sits down with Brian Auld. As President of the Tampa Bay Rays, Auld has a special insight into the evolution of St Petersburg and in this conversation he sha...

Ep: 008 In his own words - a conversation with candidate Rick Kriseman from 2017-08-26T17:13:12

On this episode of SPX, host Ashley Ryneska wades into the realm of local politics with incumbent Mayoral candidate Rick Kriseman. With an emphasis on community and the shared successes of his a...

Ep. 007: In his own words - a conversation with candidate Rick Baker from 2017-08-26T16:48:15

On this episode of SPX, our host Ashley Ryneska sits down with former mayor and 2017 mayoral candidate Rick Baker. On the cusp of election day, capping off an expensive, divisive, and controvers...

Ep. 006: Culture, money and fun - take a deep dive into the St Pete start-up world with entrepreneur Reuben Pressman. from 2017-08-15T18:49:37

On this episode of SPX, Reuben Pressman, founder and CEO of Presence, talks all things start-up, construction of company culture, and the role of investment/money in a start-up's mission. The em...

Ep. 005: Chris Steinocher celebrates the gifts of past citizens and challenges us to do epic good work now for future generations. from 2017-08-09T19:37:14

On this episode of SPX, St. Petersburg Chamber CEO, Chris Steinocher, sheds light on the past of our city, and how the Chamber and its predecessor, the Board of Trade, played a part in making St...

Ep. 004: Mitzi Gordon talks art washing, car painting and her emotional departure from Creative Pinellas. from 2017-08-03T19:41:20

On this episode of SPX, Mitzi Jo Gordon gives us a look inside the St Petersburg creative scene. From defending St. Pete against gentrification and art washing to putting our murals on the world...

Ep. 003: Tanner Loebel talks entrepreneurship, selling his business and how to handle a crushing Yelp review from 2017-07-29T02:23:56

On this episode of SPX, Tanner Loebel, founder of FOODNOW, joins us to talk about his experience in bootstrap entrepreneurship and how a city of St. Petersburg initiative helped grow his gritty ...

Ep. 002: Virtual Reality&Artificial Intelligence with Kevin Hohl from 2017-07-28T12:59:16

Twenty years ago, Kevin Hohl never thought he’d be playing video games for a living. Now, as the Chief Strategy Officer at HD Interactive, the long-time St. Pete resident is doing just that. Hoh...

Ep. 001: Inside St. Pete Philanthropy with Jeff Hearn from 2017-07-28T03:23

On the cusp of the rising tides of innovation in St. Petersburg’s business community, Jeff Hearn, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Raymond James Financial, is a veritable trove of ...