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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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Send a text A flooded apartment, a quick move, and a quiet Florida town that felt like a second chance. We sit down with Kylie of Nuglow By K to share how a life uprooted by Hurricane Maria turned into a mission to help people walk out more confident than they walked in. From first impressions of Vero Beach to the rhythms of Sebastian, this conversation explores how small towns can hold big plans. We get into the texture that makes Vero special: mom-and-pop restaurants, downtown strolls, and...
Send a text Ever wonder what it truly takes to run a credible skincare studio? We sit down with Kylie from Nuglow by K for a candid look at the grind and the grace: hospital-grade cleaning, relentless prep, and the thoughtful choices that turn treatments into lasting results. From the first 45 minutes of setup to late-night laundry and DMs, Kylie shows how safety, systems, and empathy power every glowing before-and-after you see online. We dive into the nuts and bolts of sanitation—soap-and-...
Send a text Skincare shouldn’t feel like a sales trap or a guessing game. We sit down with aesthetician Kylie Castro of Nuglow by K to explore how empathy, curiosity, and custom plans can transform your routine and your confidence—without the hype or quick-fix promises. Kylie shares how a lifelong habit of research and reading turned into a results-driven practice focused on corrective facials and customized Korean skincare. We talk about the emotional side of breakouts and dryness, why lang...
Send a text Ever wonder how a small coastal town quietly builds a powerhouse community around a local distillery? During this episode we sit with Jeff from 21st Amendment Distillery to trace the heartbeat of Vero Beach—why the locals matter most, how philanthropy stays front and center, and what it takes to run a craft spot that feels like home without losing sight of hard numbers. The conversation starts with the town’s small-but-growing vibe and moves into the honest calculus behind menus, ...
Send a text Slip into a private tasting room, at 21st Amendment Distillery, where Victorian mirrors, antique chairs, and a ceiling woven from whiskey staves set the tone for a different kind of night out. We pull back the curtain on how a modern speakeasy aesthetic blends with a team-first mindset to create a space where people breathe easier, sip slower, and feel genuinely taken care of. Jeff shares why the front-of-house feels both vintage and fresh, with layered seating nooks and cozy cor...
Send a text A hidden tasting room, and a bourbon that proudly wears both the American and Florida flags—welcome to our sit-down with 21st Amendment Distillery founder Jeff Palleschi. We start with a clink of 21AD, a 90-proof bourbon built to be smooth without losing its backbone, then open up the larger story: how a former Marine turned a love of American whiskey into a people-first craft distillery in Vero Beach. Jeff walks us through the hard parts you don’t see on a tasting flight: sourci...
Send a text We launch season two with gratitude, fresh ideas, and a few stories from behind the scenes. Collaboration across Vero Beach keeps surprising us, and a serendipitous 21st guest brings a bourbon giveaway for local listeners. • community support turning “new” into “newish” neighbors • booking momentum through June and beyond • collaboration over competition among local businesses • favorite moments and the enduring Mayberry vibe • production lessons, gear upgrades, and the 45-minute...
Send a text Ever wonder why your coffee swings from watery to bitter when you swear you followed the same steps? Join us as Sean, from Tribe Coffee, breaks down the science that separates a forgettable cup from a balanced, sweet, and aromatic brew—no jargon storms, just clear rules you can use today. We start with roast profiles and what they really mean for taste. Light roasts are fibrous and lively, built for longer contact to unlock delicate sugars and acids; dark roasts are carbon-heavy ...
Send a text What if a beach town chose character over skyline? We sit with Steve of Blue Agave to unpack why Vero Beach still feels like a place you can recognize from one year to the next: low-rise limits protect ocean views, locals trade stories about the days past US 1, and Friday night football can fill a stadium like few small towns can. The result isn’t sleepy; it’s intentional, and it changes how people live, dine, and stay connected. Steve shares how visitors become residents, why so...
Send a text What makes a small neighborhood restaurant feel bigger than its four walls? We sit with Steve from Blue Agave to explore how a tight, scratch-made menu, steady prep, and honest service can turn a busy night into a smooth one—and a slow season into a lifeline through community support. From the first chop in the morning to the last ticket at close, he shares the simple systems that protect freshness, speed, and sanity. We get into the real-world swings every operator knows: the pa...
Send a text Small rooms can hold big stories, and Blue Agave proves it. We sit with owner Steve Cataldo to trace a path from Lynn, Massachusetts to Vero Beach, from nightclub nights to neighborhood tacos, and from celebrity-filled Vegas halls to a cozy, colorful dining room that locals love. Steve opens up about learning the trade at twelve, working for brands like Bertolini’s at Caesars and Cheesecake Factory, and how those systems and standards shaped his approach to consistency, training, ...
Send a text A coffee shop that feels like a living room, a coastline captured at dawn, and a waterway marked so precisely you can sail by starlight—this is Vero Beach through the eyes of people who call it home. We sit with Sean from Tribe Coffee to explore how a small town turns care into culture and strangers into neighbors. We unpack the meaning behind “tribe” and why his shop’s triangle logo nods to tents and mountains: refuge and ascent in one simple shape. From the couches that invite ...
Send a text What happens when a family trades a fixed address for a 38-foot catamaran, crosses oceans with two kids, and then builds a science-driven coffee roastery in Vero Beach (Tribe Coffee)? We follow the unlikely thread from Atlantic squalls and Bahamas blues to a wholesale operation roasting sweet, clean beans for local cafes and churches. We start with the real math of adventure: a spouse who prefers terra firma, kids who thrive on routine, and the hard lessons learned living small o...
Send a text A better iced latte and a better summit push have more in common than you think. We sat down at Tribe Coffee with owner and adventurer Sean Wisdale to dig into the craft behind both: choosing the right roast for cold brew, freezing coffee into blocks to protect flavor, and building systems that hold up under stress. Sean’s journey arcs from South Africa to film crews at Everest Base Camp, to guiding clients on the Seven Summits, to steering a catamaran named African Dream across t...
Send a text Hungry for the real Treasure Coast? We sit down with Melisa from Treasure Coast Culinary Tours to trace the counties that define the region, swap stories about Vero Beach’s small-town heart, and spotlight the hidden kitchens that keep locals coming back. From a tiny husband-and-wife seafood market to a beloved legacy like Ocean Grill, we explore why some restaurants endure for decades while others fade after a season. What stands out isn’t just the menu variety—vegan, Italian, Ja...
Send a text Start with flavor, stay for the stories. We sit down with Melisa from Treasure Coast Culinary Tours to unpack how a guided five-stop tasting turns an ordinary afternoon into a crash course on Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Stewart, and Sebastian. From pre-arranged dishes and seamless logistics to a flexible vibe that shifts between history and pure fun, Melisa shows how curation removes the guesswork and reveals the best of the local dining scene. You’ll hear how she scouts menus to fi...
Send a text A house full of clinking knives and rolling mats sets the stage for a sushi night and a story about choosing joy over a job title. We sit with Melisa, a former Air Force molecular biology scientist and now the owner of Treasure Coast Culinary Tours, to unpack how a childhood spent in her grandparents’ garden led to a life centered on fresh, local food. From Rhode Island beginnings to a long-awaited move to Florida’s Treasure Coast, she connects the dots between science, taste, and...
Send a text Start with a city known for beaches, then discover the unexpected: a wellness network, a generous arts scene, and a local culture that shows up for one another. That’s the Vero Beach Alexis describes—where a yoga certification opened doors to community, and where a career in audiology turned into a mission to protect hearing across theaters, schools, and even gun shows. We discuss choosing a smaller city without sacrificing options, keeping Tampa and Orlando within reach while bu...
Send a text What if the path to clearer conversations and calmer days starts with a five‑minute check and a promise to verify every result? We sit down with Alexis from Trilogy Hearing and Audiology to unpack practical, local care that demystifies tinnitus, sudden hearing loss, and the everyday struggle of “everyone mumbles.” Alexis shares a people‑first approach that begins with listening. She walks us through a typical day in her clinic, from quick callbacks to warm introductions in the wa...
Send a text What if better hearing could reshape your relationships, your balance, and your confidence? We sit with audiologist Alexis Riley of Trilogy Hearing and Audiology to trace a surprising arc, from theater stages in the Midwest to a patient-first practice in Vero Beach, and uncover how thoughtful care can change daily life. Alexis breaks down what audiology really covers, from diagnosing hearing loss to untangling balance problems rooted in the inner ear. She shares the moments that s...
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