Chat City Podcast

Today's guest is Nurse Practitioner Alex or better known as AlPicasso in my family. This week were chatting about the importance of investing in your health, the bare minimum things you can do daily to take of your health and how a quick trip to the Dominican Republic started his investment journey. 

Health is wealth until your gallbladder gives out. This week's episode is about my current state of health, what my hopes are for turning 34 this year plus some of the things I am doing AND you can do to improve your health and wellness. 

It is officially Spring Break in Georgia and today I am joined with my co-host and first born, Mia. We are chatting about her thoughts about our move and what she misses the most about Florida. 

It is the final review of the Georgia Wine Highway. Check out today's episode to hear more about my experience during the last few weekends, my MEADERY and cider tastings and I share my pros and cons of the Georgia Wine Highway. 

It's another Wine Down Wednesday. This week, I am chatting with Ron and Jody, the owners of Sharp Mountain Vineyards in Jasper GA. Owned and operated since 1995, Ron and Jody share their inspiraiton behind starting the vineyard, what makes their vineyard unique and their awesome volunteer opportunity that you can take part of. 

Wine not rant about it. This week I am giving you 5 practical tips for getting through the tough times. Plus our weekend highlight in Duluth GA. 

Wine Down with me this Wednesday for a special Wine infused episode. This week I am chatting about my experience planning my self guided Georgia Wine Highway tour. I also give my tips for how to plan your own tour, my personal experience with drinking wine over the last few years, and my reviews on the three vineyards we toured this past weekend. 

Buckle up for this week's episode. Georgia Wine Highway is in full swing and to kick off this exciting month long event we have the owner of Grapes and Ladders, Cindy. We chat about her inspiration to open a vineyard in Ellijay Georgia, the feeling you get when sip one of their lovely estate wines and her goals for the next 5 years. Be sure to check out their vineyard as you begin your tour through Georgia's Wine Country. 

He originally requested that this episode be called Matt City but since this is considered part 2 of our story on Chat City...Matt Chat Pt 2 it is. Today's episode features my husband Matt and our journey and big move to Georgia. 

Life happens and sometimes you have to go through the seaons. Season 4 of Chat City Podcast is back and ready to give more inspirational stories on entrepreneurs, artists and non-profits. But this time, from the Peach State; Georgia! A lot has happened since 2020 and this episode is a reminder to keep moving forward. 

This week I am chatting it up with an inspirational momma and travel vlogger Autumn Williams. She's breaking down her tips for traveling 48 states in just 4 weeks with her 2 boys. Plus some of her favorite places they visited along the way. Be sure to watch their journey on Youtube 

This week I chat it up with my long term mentor/friend Chris Henderson. Hear about his experience during the process of IVF, becoming a dad, parenting twins in today's uncertainty and the importance of having a mentor. 

Mia is back and chatting it up with me about virtual home school, her mid summer vacation and we give our review on the new St. Pete Pier in Downtown St. Petersburg. 

Calling all brides and grooms to be. This week's episode is dedicated to our wedding story and wedding planning. If you're in the process of planning a wedding during Covid, tune in to hear some of my tips for planning an intimate wedding and the vendors we used on our BIG DAY! 

After a year long hiatus it's time to get back to our regular scheduled program. Welcome Back to Chat City. 

Ever wanted to meditate but don't know where to start? Check out this week's chat as I sit down with Silvester Zheku, the Tangential meditation instructor at The Studieaux. Hear about his first experience meditating and why it is an important component of his daily routine. You can also find him every Tuesday night at 7:15 PM teaching a guided meditation class at The Studieaux. 

On a sunny afternoon in St. Petersburg I met owners Emily Zaunbrecher and Taylor Ketchum of The Studieaux. The Studieaux is a new fascia based yoga movement and wellness center located in the growing Historic Uptown. This week we chat about how the dynamic duo met, their wellness journey and how The Studieaux came about. To find out more about classes offered and how to join their Studieaux click HERE

After seeing turtle tracks one night with her daughter and grandchildren, Diane was inspired to learn how to paint. She took one class and was motivated to continue to learn. Oh yea and she did all of this after turning 60. Hear about her journey into becoming a new artists in the Tampa Bay area, the non profits near and dear to her heart and what she's up to next. For more information on Diane and where to see here work click HERE  

After a three week long break including a funeral and wedding mixed in there, I am ready to get back behind the microphone. This week's episode is dedicated to my family and my amazing Abuela Sixta. Tune in to this week's chat and hear about my Abuela's story. I am proud to say she was my grandmother and that I am a part of the legacy she leaves behind. RIP Abuela. 

“Today you are You; that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is You'er than You.”  – Dr. Seuss On this day 31 years ago a podcast host was born. It's my birthday today and I am celebrating it by giving you 31 tips for living your best life in your 30's. With the help from previous guests, and past experiences, I share some of my most valuable lessons and how to continue to enjoy life as you get older.   

The James Museum is one of the newest museums to grace downtown St. Petersburg and this month they are celebrating their one year anniversary. It is home to almost 500 pieces of personally collected works of Native American/ Western art and sculptures. This week's chat features Curator of Art Emily Kapes who has been with the James Museum since the start. Hear about her journey with the James Family and all the new and exciting events happening all year long. 

Not only is St. Pete a popular place to visit but it is also an awesome city to call home. Take it from James Silver, realtor with Price Group Realtors who focuses on the St. Petersburg area. We chat about the quirkiness of St. Pete that people know and love and the growing expansion of our city for future generations to call home. If you are in the market for a new place to call home be sure to reach out to James. You can find him on Instagram jsilverrealtor or on Facebook James Silver. 

I have been wanting to see a nutritionist for a while now and thanks to my followers and listeners I was encouraged to reach out to Prana Nutrition. This week I sit down with the beautiful and awesome Jen Mimkha registered dietitian, Certified Lifestyle Eating and Performance dietitian AND owner of Prana Nutrition. I ask a ton of questions to better understand the process of what it takes to live a healthier lifestyle through nutrition and meditation. If you would like to find out how Jen can help you on your journey, follow her on Instagram or Facebook or click on attached link.  

Whether you believe in God or you believe in the Universe, something else you should believe in is YOURSELF. This week's chat I break down my battle of self doubt and not feeling good about being alone. It's a little personal but I hope you tune in to hear how I overcome self doubt as well as the people and books helping me along the journey. 

Founder of the Voyage Society and host of the Boss Talk Podcast, Karina Ramos joins me for this week's chat. The Voyage Society is a marketing agency for female entrepreneurs and female owned businesses. She helps women build their brand, provides one on one coaching/consulting and hosts some of the coolest networking events all over the nation. Hear about her journey and the evolution of the Voyage Society. If you would like to attend a live event join us this month in Downtown St. Petersburg. Link below. 

You may have eaten a burger from The Avenue, or probably played corn hole inside Tropicana Field at Ball Park and Rec. But did you know the reason why and how these concepts came about? Tune into this week's chat with CEO/Founder of the Hunger and Thirst Group. We go over the success he has had with his multiple bars and restaurants around Downtown St. Pete, when to let go of certain businesses and what's popping up next in Tampa! 

This week's chat features Tampa Bay's illustrious artist and muralist Michael Vahl. If you don't know who he is you may have seen his murals all over BAUM Ave on Central Ave in downtown St. Petersburg or maybe you saw him during the Shine Mural Festival and Tampa Bay's Fresh Fest. Tune in to hear about his journey from LA to Tampa Bay, how he overcame the starving artist stigma, and his favorite pieces to date. You can find him on Instagram at Michael_Vahl_Artwork or visit his website at https://artbyvahl.com/  

From corporate America to finding his passion, I sit with the extremely self motivated content creator and videographer DJ Bonoan of Hadji Studios. This chat features his journey to finally being able to focus on the craft that he knew deep down inside he was meant to do. From the books he reads to the people who inspire him daily, we can all learn from DJ's journey and take time to find our own passion. Follow his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKlszJW3qIo 

How do you bring the arts community that we know and love to new people in a technology driven world? By creating an app of course! This week's chat features co-creators Matthew and James of Pixel Stix App. Tune in as we dive into the inspiration for the app, the process behind creating an app and how you can experience a new way of saving physical mementos. You can download the Pixel Stix app on the App Store for iPhone users or in the Google Play store for Android users. 

Wrapping up the first month of Season 2. This week's chat features the owner of Pristine Concepts, Fernando Ramos. Fernando shares his story From Venezuela to St. Petersburg FL, how he made a name for himself, his company and how he provides job opportunities for those around him. 

What better way to kick off 2019 then by hosting the most epic Bathrobe Brunch ever held in St. Petersburg FL. Join me and this week's guest Ursula Mae as we recap the First Bathrobe Brunch at the Hotel Zamora and hear our tips for planning a non profit event. If you would like to run with us or donate to help find a cure, join us at the Cupid Undie Run at Yard of Ale on February 9th, 2019. 

Kicking off Season 2 with my first guest Matt McClellan; owner of Tour de Pizza and The Pizza Industry Spokesman. Our chat focuses on his journey into the pizza industry and his very own PIZZA DIET. 

Happy New Year. It is the first episode of the New Year and a New Season! I got engaged, came back home to some very exciting news, made my vision board for 2019 and then things are just taking off. This week's chat is the story behind the proposal and something Ursula, myself and some incredible other women are organizing for the City of St. Petersburg. You do not want to miss it. 

Talk about a girl on a mission. Jillian starts her journey to help spread awareness on plastic pollution and how to live a sustainable life. An ambassador of 1 Piece Each and just 19 years old, she kicks off her van adventures in Philadelphia and plans to hit up every state for the next 12 months. Her goal is to educate people on how to take better care of our planet. Check out this week's episode with Jillian and be sure to follow her page on Instagram at @jilliansvanadventures. 

Closing off this month's Thankful series, it's none other than the man behind Saint Paint Arts, community leader, owner of the C.O.V.E Art Gallery and pretty cool dude; Derek Donnelly. He is a mentor to a lot of our local street artists in St. Petersburg and is always looking for new opportunities to beautify our city through street art. Hear about his journey into becoming an artist and his support that has been crucial to the murals we see and love everyday. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Thanksgiving is the pre celebration to my favorite time of the year. This week's chat is short and sweet. I give my reasons for not being the girl who decorates and hosts dinners at my place. But also how to enjoy the holiday with family. Follow me on Instagram @chat_city_podcast and share with me your family traditions. What do you have for dinner? Where are you going "Black Friday" shopping? I'd love to hear it and hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving.  

We all have a love/hate relationship with money and most of us don't know how to save. This week's chat features financial advisor and friend Mr. Parker. We talk about the spending habits of our generation and how we can get better with our financial situations. 

The holidays are here and tis the season to be thankful. Kicking off the November holidays and festivities, this week's chat is just me and all the things I am grateful for. 

From the tender age of 9, Gio Cerro fell in love with poetry. This week's episode dives into Gio's journey through poetry and how he is making it his full time dream. You can find him typing up impromptu poems on the fly around the city or follow him on Instagram @gios_typos. 

I nervous laugh, then I cry, then I laugh again. This week's chat I get to sit down with the father of my daughter and boyfriend, Matt. We open up about our story on how we met, our first two years of dating, finding out we were expecting, separating while co-parenting and where we are now. We also get a chance to answer some of your questions. If you enjoyed this episode, share it. And don't forget to subscribe to Chat City Podcast.

From Politics to social media and the effects technology has on society. This week's episode features Arthur Serra host of "Revenge of the Dreamer" channel on Youtube. Tune in to his channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXEVKr9zHTgRc_zqGzrRyA or log on every Saturday at 9:30 PM for Live Streaming. 

It is episode 10 and what better way to celebrate then with some of my favorite girls. This week's episode is a little different than my previous ones. We are getting into self love, dating in today's society and all the fun stuff that comes with dating. Take notes. 

Ever wanted to know what it takes to become a Bikini Competitor? This week's chat features NPC Competitor and certified trainer, Jessica Rivard. Hear about her journey into the health and fitness industry and how competing has helped build her confidence and inspires her to keep pushing forward. You can find her on Instagram @msfit07 or on Facebook. 

"Do what your passion is and don't be afraid of it". This week's chat features St. Pete local artist Zulu Painter. From his family Spray-cation to a history lesson about the Deuces, this episode will have you inspired in every way.  To find more of his wonderful murals that have graced cities nationally, you can follow him on Instagram @zulupainter1 or visit his website http://www.zulupainter.com/index.html

If you care about the planet then you have to listen to this episode. We are slowly destroying our oceans and it is up to every single one of us to make a difference in making it right. No matter how old you are, we can all do our part in taking care of the planet. Today's chat features the founder of the nationwide environmental non profit- 1 Piece Each. Learn how you can do your part in picking up just 1 piece of trash each and every single day. Follow him on Instagram @1pieceeach or if you would like to start your own cleanup, connect with him and send him a message through his website https://1pieceeach.org/ 

From insecurity and body issues to full on female empowerment and loving and appreciating your flaws. Nothing inspires me more than a badass female who can learn how to love themselves and bring that same love into their art. Today's chat features the beautiful and super sweet artist Mel Posner. You can find her art on Instagram @therealmelpoz and see her work featured in Cider Press in St. Pete or catch her at the Bunker and The Cove on Saturday Sept 22. More details on Facebook and Instagram. 

"Set a date and just work hard at it". After a year of reconnecting I finally got the chance to sit down with CEO of the Red Lady Punch and talk about his journey to St. Pete and how the Red Lady became Tampa Bay's Rum Punch. Taste The Red Lady for yourself at the Summer of Rum- Island Rum Tasting Festival in Tampa on Saturday September 1st from 2-6 PM. Tickets can be purchased https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-of-rum-island-rum-tasting-party-tickets-48003023335?aff=ebapi Follow The Red Lady on Instagram and Facebook or by  visiting https://www.theredladypunch.com/ 

Happy Monday. Mia (my 6 year old) has enjoyed every episode of Chat City and begged me to do an episode with her. So here it is, a bonus episode of little Mia and I talking about our family weekend getaway to Orlando. We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and has a great week ahead!

It doesn't matter how old you are or where you live. Anyone can make a difference in their community. When asked to come up with a community service idea for her youth group, 16 year old Sydney wasted no time. And thus the Sydney Project was born. Join me as I chat with Sydney and find out about her project and how you can help. To donate feminine products or make a monetary donation you can donate to www.victornewman.org or contact Melisa at melisaz@tampabay.rr.com. 

Calling all Boss Babes. On this episode I get to sit down with my dear friend Ursula Mae. You may have seen her in Season's 2 Married by Mom and Dad on TLC or somewhere dancing with The Beat St. Pete. But to me she is just Ursy. Join us for today's chat about all the amazing people and things that inspire her and what she is up to next. You can find her on Instagram Ursula_Mae or on Facebook. If you are in the BURG you can join her Tuesdays at 8:15 PM for Adult Hip Hop or Sunday's for Twerk classes at Sukhalifeyoga.

It is National Happiness Happens day and today I will share with you things that make me happy and how to make it happen! You will also hear about my journey to St. Petersburg FL, a little family history and how I have been able to maintain happiness moving back to the BURG.  Comment on my Instagram (chat_city_podcast) or Facebook (Crystal Hochmuller) and let me know what makes you happy and how will you make it happen every day!  For all things audio, video, content creation, you can find Diane Kutz at www.modernconceptmedia.com or connect with her via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn.