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In this episode, Brett Cyphers sits down with Temperince Morgan, a fourth-generation Floridian who brings both personal roots and professional expertise to Florida's most pressing environmental issues. Temperince shares her story, beginning with her upbringing alongside a father with deep roots in ranching. Raised in Jacksonville and spending time with family in Lake Okeechobee, her love for nature was shaped by family trips around Florida. Her childhood was deeply connected to water and land—where cattle ranches, the St. Johns River, and Florida's state parks sparked a lasting bond with the landscape and laid the foundation for a career dedicated to its restoration and protection. She walks Brett through her time as a biology major at Florida State University and how that led to a career in environmental science. The conversation explores her roles at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District, where she helped lead early efforts in Everglades restoration. Now, as Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy's Southern U.S. Division, she oversees large-scale environmental strategy across 10 states. They also dive into projects close to her, like the Pensacola East Bay Oyster Project. Rich in personal insight and professional depth, this episode offers an intimate look at one of Florida's most respected environmental leaders—and what it takes to protect the state's natural future. To explore the broader mission behind the work Temperince leads—conserving lands and waters across the U.S. and beyond visit The Nature Conservancy To hear more about the Florida-based initiatives Temperince references, including coastal resilience, water management, and Everglades restoration visit The Nature Conservancy in Florida To take a closer look at the project that Temperince highlights as an example of measurable, on-the-ground restoration visit Pensacola East Bay Oyster Project Temperince discusses values that are essential to future conservation success; this center reflects TNC's focus on science, outreach, and education. Find out more here Center for Conservation Initiatives As discussed in the episode, long-term land conservation is key to protecting Florida's water—to learn how TNC is doing it click here Florida Land Protection | The Nature Conservancy If Temperince's story inspired you, consider supporting the work she and her team are doing to build a more resilient Florida by visiting Donate Now to Protect Nature | The Nature Conservancy This episode is brought to you by our friends at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES). RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us This episode is also brought to you by our friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and Brett as part of the environmental news and discussion brought to you by the Florida Specifier. To learn more about our flagship print publication, weekly newsletter and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach us directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who Brett should be talking with in the future. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance.

Chicago Style Wrestling Academy prospect Sam Eli is doing all the right things in making his rise on the Chicagoland and Midwestern independent wrestling scene. Eli joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to talk about training, working as an extra for places such as TNA and MLW, getting advice from Joe Hendry and Matt Riddle, his upcoming Rocket Pro Wrestling debut match against THE Ryan Matthews, dream matches and more. Plus, Mike reports results from WrestlePunkz and previews Rocket Pro's “Resolution,” ARW Pro and Iron Spirit Pro. Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

In this episode, Brett takes the show on the road to moderate a discussion at the OneWater Summit in Winter Haven. His conversation partners included Lynn Spivey, the City of Plant City Utilities Director; David MacIntyre, the President of AquaSciTech Consulting; and Frank Bernardino, Partner Ameritus with Anfield Consulting. They discuss the definition of One Water; how the regulatory structure of water in Florida may be exacerbating its resource issues; what's missing in how environmental issues are being communicated to policy makers and the public; what the real cost of water and environmental restoration is; and even some talk about how to pay for it all. Special thanks and recognition goes out to Gary Hubbard and Amy Jenkins with the City of Winter Haven for organizing the summit and to Eric Draper for allowing Brett to hijack his panel for the show. To visit the OneWater Summit website and see the agenda and panels, go here. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us This episode is also brought to you by our friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and Brett as part of the environmental news and discussion brought to you by the Florida Specifier. To learn more about our flagship print publication, weekly newsletter and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach us directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who Brett should be talking with in the future. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance.

In this special episode, released under the Water for Fighting as well as the Florida Specifier banner, Brett gets to sit down with Bartow's favorite son, Adam Putnam. At the time he served, Putnam was the youngest person ever to be elected to the Florida House of Representatives at barely twenty-two years old. He would go on to serve as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for five terms, becoming the 3rd ranking member of that body, and he was elected statewide as Florida's 11th Commissioner of Agriculture where he served two terms. He is now the CEO of Ducks Unlimited but still splits time between Tennessee and Florida. They discuss his deep roots in Imperial Polk County; growing up in the family's citrus and cattle business; his long-term, successful participation in the 4H Club and Future Farmers of America (FFA) and the leadership tools he developed there; how he drifted into politics at such a young age; how he brought the character and challenges of his community to Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. as he pursued fresh perspectives on old problems; his appreciation for the expansion of the Rural and Family Lands program; his frustration with the federal government's opaque and overbearing nature as it relates to Waters of the U.S.; and what it's like to have one of the coolest jobs you can imagine. This episode has plenty to capture the attention: a story about how his grandparents kept truck tires inside with them because they were so vital to their livelihood; some incredible stats on what Ducks Unlimited is accomplishing; a University of Florida shoutout (if you're into that sort of thing); flashbacks to the citrus freezes from the 80s that captured hearts of area communities; a solid Alexis de Tocqueville reference; a simultaneously optimistic and realistic view on the future of citrus in Florida; and how he has no plans on getting back into politics again (see above re: coolest job ever). To visit the Ducks Unlimited website, go here. To learn more about Florida's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, go here. This episode is brought to you by my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us This episode is also brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and Brett as part of the environmental news and discussion brought to you by the Florida Specifier. To learn more about our flagship print publication, weekly newsletter and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who I should be talking with. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

In this episode, Brett sat down with his friend and fellow Southwest Florida Water Management District alum, Eric Sutton. Before his current role, Eric has spent his entire career in public service. He's worked for Sarasota County; the water management district where he and Brett met; and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, where he would eventually get to serve as the organization's Executive Director. He's currently a Vice-President with Garcia Land Management and Environmental Services. They discuss his family's deep roots in rural Western Kentucky; a childhood spent outdoors; how he changed paths at the University of South Florida and wound up working in the natural sciences; his desire to learn, improve, and take on new challenges; his management philosophy as his responsibilities grew; the love he had for his staff, board, and organization – and when he knew it was time to move on; his new role with Garcia and the challenges of working in the private sector; and a flirtation with the “RV Life”. They also share a glass of whiskey from the Green River Distillery, an historic institution in Owensboro, Kentucky, near walking distance from his childhood hometown of Henderson. Did we mention that Eric is a long-time musician and jingle writer, and a one-time professional elephant washer (we mean, zoologist) at Busch Gardens as well? Well, he is. Special Note: To our fellow Floridians (and even to our listeners and readers in Georgia and North Carolina) who are recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, our hearts are with you, and we won't forget you in the hard months to come. The Florida Specifier/Water for Fighting team is pulling for you and hoping for a safe and speedy recovery for your families and communities. If you'd like to share your story with us, we'd love to hear from you. Just reach out to Brett at flwaterpod@gmail.com or Patrick Gillespie at PatrickGillespie@floridaspecifier.com. To visit the Garcia Land Management and Environmental Services website, go here. To check out the Green River distillery, go here. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us This episode is also brought to you by our friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. Water for Fighting is part of the Specifier media family – Florida's home for environmental news, discussion, and personalities. Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and Brett as part of the environmental news and discussion brought to you by the Florida Specifier. To learn more about our flagship print publication, weekly newsletter and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach us directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who Brett should be talking with next. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

For this episode, Brett sat down with his friend, colleague, and fellow DEP alum Andrew Ketchel as Hurricane Helene barreled toward its collision with the Southeast United States. Andrew is a former Legislative Affairs Director for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection; college football player for the University of South Florida; and an Eagle Scout. He's currently a partner with Capital City Consulting, one of the largest lobbying firms in the state of Florida. They discuss his parents' forays into national and local politics; growing up in a military town; why he chose USF for college; the challenges of a student athlete who sees a life after football; how he ended up in the “family business”; how lobbying government is different than lobbying for government; and his philosophy for how to be an effective, and more importantly - ethical, lobbyist. Special Note: To our fellow Floridians who are recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, our hearts are with you. The Florida Specifier/Water for Fighting team is pulling for you and hoping for a safe and speedy recovery for your families and communities. To visit Capital City Consulting's website and find out how to reach Andrew, go here. Watch Andrew score a touchdown versus the Florida Gators here. This episode is brought to you by my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us This episode is also brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of the environmental news and discussion brought to you by the Florida Specifier. To learn more about our flagship print publication, weekly newsletter and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who I should be talking with.

Join Fazale Rana and Ryan Matthews as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God's existence. Intersex Conditions and Transgenderism Are there only two sexes? Many people argue that intersex conditions are evidence that sex exists on a spectrum. Is this a valid argument? In this episode, medical doctor Ryan Matthews joins biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana to take on these questions and more. Along the way, Dr. Matthews makes the point that disorders of sexual development cannot be marshalled to normalize transgenderism. Disclaimer: Reasons to Believe is expressing our Christian beliefs on the issues of gender identity in the intersection of science and faith, as it's an important discussion and many people have valid questions. This research showcases the expertise of select members of the Reasons to Believe Scholar Community on matters of gender identity. RTB is not offering medical or other professional advice. People need to consult with their own physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, etc. We want to see everyone make informed, educated decisions.   Links and Resources:  Transgenderism and the Bible A Scientific and Medical Evaluation of Transgenderism

In this episode, Brett has a conversation with Mark Merkelbach, the CEO of Green Earth Operations and COO of Sustainable Water Infrastructure Group (SWIG).  Mark has dedicated his career to water quality improvement all over the world including India, Mexico, Haiti, and China.  He's now using his creativity and experience to solve water quality problems right here in Florida.  They discuss growing up around the Jersey Shore; a love of the outdoors passed down from his father; a professional wanderlust that has taken him all over the globe; his need to solve environmental problems; the secret sauce that he and SWIG are using to impact water quality in Florida; and of course, they talk about the Merkelbach family's rescued one-eyed and three-tooth Shitzu name Button.   To visit SWIG's website and find out what Mark and his team are doing to make Florida (and the world) a better place, head here.  To see more information about SWIG's Doctor's Lake project as reported in the Florida Specifier, head here: To read the Florida Specifier article that introduced the work of SWIG to Florida's environmental scene, go here. This episode is brought to by my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us  This episode is also brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline.   Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com.   Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it.  To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance.   And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast.  The song is called Doing Work for Free, and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold. 

BlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing & Drain, a family-owned and operated residential plumbing company in Toms River, NJ. He has been providing high-quality plumbing and HVAC services to residential and commercial clients since 2018. With a master plumbing license and over 10 years of experience in the field, Ryan installs, designs, repairs, and maintains various plumbing and HVAC systems. In this week's episode, Ryan Redding and Ryan Matthews talk about building a people-focused culture and team.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

The Season 4 kickoff features Brett sitting down with his friend and former boss, David Rathke.  David is currently the Executive Director of Resiliency Florida and Executive Director of Florida Association of Mitigation Bankers, but he has decades of experience working in many facets of state government.  That experience includes working for former Congressman, Dan Miller; working as an aide for former Senate President, John McKay; a community affairs role with The Peace River Manasota River Water Supply Authority; a sixteen-year stint at the Southwest Florida Water Management District, culminating in his service as chief of staff; and leadership roles at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Florida Department of Management Services. They discuss his early life in the outdoors; the gift of music given to him by his mother and grandmother; the winding path that led him to government service; how he has used his experiences to learn and create successes later; his theory for success in government relations which includes community and the importance of friendship; how he has overcome life-threatening strokes to end up better than ever; and of course, Brett makes David explain what a Hammer Dulcimer is.   You still have time to attend the 3rd Annual Florida Resilience Conference starting on September 11.  To learn more and get registered, go here: https://floridaresilienceconference.org To get involved in Resiliency Florida's mission, visit their website here: https://www.resiliencyflorida.org To learn more about the Florida Association of Mitigation Bankers, why not visit their website here: https://floridamitigationbanking.org And because we know you're going to look it up anyway, here's the Smithsonian Institutes page on the Hammer/Hammered Dulcimer.  This episode is brought to by my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us  This episode is also brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline.   Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com.   Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it.  To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance.   And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast.  The song is called Doing Work for Free, and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold. 

I had the pleasure of hosting Ryan Matthews on the latest episode of *HVAC Revealed*. Ryan, founder of My Guy Plumbing, shared a wealth of knowledge on navigating the entrepreneurial journey from a tradesman to a business owner and leader. The episode is packed with insights that can benefit anyone in the HVAC and trades industry looking to start their own business or improve their leadership skills.Here are 3 key takeaways you won't want to miss:- Set Clear Goals and Learn from Employment: Ryan highlights the importance of having a specific goal and learning valuable lessons from your time as an employee. These elements are crucial when transitioning to and succeeding in running your own business.- Transparency and Empowerment: Ryan practices transparency with his employees, encourages their education, and supports them in potentially running their own ventures. This approach fosters a culture of mutual respect and accountability within his team.- Hiring Based on Character and Soft Skills: Both Ryan and I discuss the importance of prioritizing character and soft skills over technical abilities during the hiring process. Honest and genuine care for customers can often outweigh the need for prior technical experience, as skills can be taught, but character cannot.Don't miss this episode to get more insights and tips from someone who has successfully grown a business from the ground up, learning along the way and valuing his team above all else.

Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Ryan Matthews, from MyGuy Plumbing & Drain out of Tom's River NJ.Started in 2018 Ryan has taken the company an impressively long way in just a half-dozen years or so.With over 1200 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, I'd say they've got a few things dialed in nicely.Ryan shares his biggest successes and challenges during the interview.We talk about finding, hiring, and training great people.Ryan reveals what marketing channels are working for him now and how he grows his brand locally.I'm sure you'll enjoy this episode and get some useful nuggets out of it.Guest Website:www.myguyplumbingnj.com/For more podcast episodes, visitwww.battleplan-marketing.com/podcast/Grow Sales Without Ads:https://plumber-dominance.com/reactivationBattle Plan Marketing®Next-Level Marketing for ContractorsCapture - Book - Closehttps://battleplan-marketing.com/LinkedInhttps://linkedin.com/company/battleplan-marketing

In this episode, Brett closes out Season 3 with former Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and current Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District – Drew Bartlett. While Drew was born and raised in Georgia, he has made a real name for himself in the water management and environmental restoration world here in the far superior state of Florida. He was pivotal in the creation of Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), and a new path to success, in some of Florida's most impaired waters. He's also been a catalyst in the continuing effort to restore iconic places like the Florida Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Indian River Lagoon. They discuss his pedigree for public service passed down from his parents; how his career brought him to Florida; his need to be challenged and overcome challenges; the challenges he's tackling with his incredible staff, board, and wide array of communities and stakeholders; what South Florida looks like with a rising ocean and aging flood control system; and how he leans on science, experience, confidence, and boundless optimism to face the future. Drew is one of the absolute best at what he does, and we're happy that he agreed to share his experience and insights with us. We hope you enjoy the conversation! To learn more about what the South Florida Water Management District is doing to serve its communities and make the world a better place, go here: https://www.sfwmd.gov To learn more about Drew's work at DEP, especially as it relaltes to Basin Management Action Plan, head here:https://floridadep.gov/dear/water-quality-restoration/content/basin-management-action-plans-bmaps This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

In this episode, Brett sits down with former four-term member of the Florida House of Representatives, Florida Keys champion, and current mayor of Monroe County – Holly Raschein. Holly was born and raised in Alaska, but she has ultimately made her home over 5,000 miles away in the Florida Keys. Holly got her start in the legislative process working for lobbying legend Bob Levy, working with now-Florida Senator, Ana Maria Rodriguez. She would go on to work as an aide to two House members from Monroe County (Ken Sorensen and Ron Saunders) before staking her own claim on Florida's Southernmost seat in the legislature for four terms. In addition to being a county commissioner and the county's mayor, she is also the Director of Government Affairs for AshBritt, a well-known operator in the world of disaster recovery. They discuss her parents' individual journeys to end up in Alaska; her childhood amongst the moose; the decision to head for the opposite side of the country for college at Florida State University; how she ended up in the “Fabulous Florida Keys”; the interesting and quirky similarities between the Keys and Alaska; how she decided to run for state office and the massive impact she made there; what the passage of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act means for the future of her community; what she brought back home to make her more effective as a county commissioner; and the challenges that lie ahead for The Keys. Holly is as active as ever in her many philanthropic endeavors, and even with an incredibly busy life, she still makes her son her biggest priority. If you want to find out what makes the Keys special and what it takes to make a difference there, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Plus, you'll get some advice on what to do if you get chased by a moose. We hope you enjoy the conversation! To check out Holly's Wikipedia page, go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly_Merrill_Raschein To see what's in the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, head here: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/721/Florida-Keys-Stewardship-Act If you'd like to know more about Holly's important work at AshBritt, go here: https://www.ashbritt.com While you're here, why not check out a few fun facts about Alaskan Moose here: https://www.alaskatourjobs.com/blog/useful-tips/five-fun-facts-about-alaskan-moose/ This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

This week, Brett sits down with professor, researcher, and award-winning author, David Sedlak to talk about his latest book, Water for All – Global Solutions for a Changing Climate. David started his career as a researcher looking to solve our world's water quality challenges but eventually shifted his focus to working on how to cope with, or even prevent, water scarcity in the United States and throughout the world. They discuss the “Six Water Crises”; the “Great Acceleration”; the difference in the scope of challenges between rich and poor countries, as well as rich and poor within a country; the role of dams in a post-Acceleration nation and world; salinization of farmland soils out West and what we need to do about it; and his artful distinction between optimism and hopefulness as it relates to the future of water. To buy Water for All, try here before you go to Amazon or the other big guys: https://www.midtownreader.com/book/9780300256932 You can get his first book, Water 4.0, there as well. Here's the link for it: https://www.midtownreader.com/book/9780300212679 Why not check out David's TED Talk. It's really good, and it'll give you a sense of what he's about while you're waiting for your copy of his books to arrive. Find it here: https://www.ted.com/talks/david_sedlak_4_ways_we_can_avoid_a_catastrophic_drought?language=en David talked about what got him interested in working on water issues, and one of the motivators was an environmental disaster that was discovered in the late 70s, known as Love Canal. If you're not familiar it, here's a decent place to start: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Canal To keep up with the other good work David is doing, including as director of the Berkeley Water Center at the University of California, Berkeley, check out his page here: https://ce.berkeley.edu/people/faculty/sedlak This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at RES. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Collins Land Services. When it comes to your disaster recovery and land management needs, you're looking for the perfect combination of competence, reliability, and affordability. And that means you're looking for Collins Land Services. Check them out at www.collinsland.com Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold. 4

This week, Brett had the privilege of sharing some time with Tampa and Florida legend – Governor Bob Martinez. He was Tampa's 54th mayor and Florida's 40th governor; both positions held as the first of Spanish descent. He also has deep roots in Tampa, his grandparents having immigrated from Spain at the turn of the 20th Century during a great boom in the cigar industry there. His father worked in the restaurant business, including as a long-time employee at the famed Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, and then later at the family-owned Café Sevilla in West Tampa. Martinez was a star athlete at Jefferson High School, a graduate of the University of Tampa, and got his professional start as a classroom teacher before becoming the Executive Director of the Hillsborough County Classroom Teachers Association. He was called upon by Governor Ruben Askew to serve on the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District and chair three Basin Boards there: The Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, and Alafia River. They discuss his childhood in Old Tampa where he enjoyed school, excelled at sports, and spent his free moments fishing with his father and his friends; how Café Sevilla became the birthplace of a mayor's race and the campaign to be Governor of Florida; how his service as head of the teachers union gave him his first taste of real politics; his time at Swiftmud gave him a taste for the water and environmental needs of a region; and a mayorship that gave him the opportunity to restore, innovate, and move his home city forward. His term as governor would be marked by enacting some of the most consequential environmental policy in Florida history including the enactment of the Preservation 2000 conservation land acquisition program, the Growth Management Act, and the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act. He also implemented the Florida Lottery, created Florida's Turnpike Authority, and created Space Port Florida. There are a few other achievements in particular that hold a more personal value to Brett including Martinez's restoration of the Lowry Park Zoo from the ground up as mayor; the creation of Florida Prepaid College; the rebirth of Nature's Classroom in Hillsborough County; an amazing nearly 70-year (and counting) partnership with his beloved wife Mary Jane; and of course, his analysis of why the Tampa Cuban sandwich is superior to the one from Miami (it's the bread). He's still as active as ever, serving on many boards and clubs, is a Senior Policy Advisor with the Holland & Knight Law Firm, and at 89 years-old, you can still find him on his daily walks or on the tennis court. We hope you enjoy the conversation! To visit Governor Martinez's page at the Holland & Knight law firm, go here: https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/m/martinez-bob To see his useful, but woefully incomplete Wikipedia page, head here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Martinez To see a decent history of Florida's land conservation programs, including Governor Martinez's efforts which led to Preservation 2000, go here: https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/IR/00/00/19/42/00001/FE33100.pdf To see an image of the menu from the Governor's family restaurant, check it out here: http://ciadigitalcollections.culinary.edu/digital/collection/p16940coll1/id/14253 The Governor was a star athlete at the University of Tampa, and the sports facility there is even named in his honor. To get a look at that, head to their site here: https://www.tampaspartans.com/information/athletic_info/facilities/Martinez/index This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

This week, Brett got to share some time with a true gentleman, friend, and public servant - Hugh Thomas. Hugh has been the Executive Director of the Suwannee River Water Management District for over seven years, and he has brought a wealth of experience to that role which was earned in the private sector as well as his various roles at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. He's a big believer in the innovative work of the Suwannee River Partnership, and he shares some insights on how the “Fifth Largest Water Management District in Florida”, is tackling the water quantity and quality challenges of today and tomorrow. They talk about his family's roots in Gilchrist County; the shocking news that Hugh was born in Tampa; how his professional path has crossed a few times with mutual friend and guest of the podcast, Ann Shortelle; his philosophy for partnership with the agricultural community; his appreciation for governing boards, and his in particular; his questionable advice on whether to build a house with your spouse as a young couple; and of course, his likeness to the mythical lumberjack - Paul Bunyan. Hugh was generous with his time and insights, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. To find out more about the Suwannee River Partnership, head here: https://suwanneeriverpartnership.com To learn about the Suwannee River Water Management District, go here: https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com To see the cost-share opportunities available through the District's portal, go here: https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/366/Agricultural-Cost-Share-Program and here: https://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/374/RIVER-Cost-Share-Program And because you probably don't know where Bell, Florida is (or that the town was named after the winner of a beauty contest, Bell Fletcher), check out the town's website here: https://www.townofbellflorida.com This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

This week, Brett goes on a deep dive with a friend who exemplifies what this podcast is all about – Ansley Tilley. Ansley is one of the most talented engineers in Florida who has a wide array of experience from her time with the United States Air Force, the City of Palm Beach Gardens, and the South Florida Water Management District. But her real talent and passion is for service and problem-solving, so they discuss how her experiences have culminated in her current role as the Director of Alternative Delivery Solutions with our friends, Resource Environmental Solutions (RES). They delve into the “milk story”, and how her parents sacrificed to provide her with the tools to succeed in later life; her dream of being an astronaut and the early disappointments surrounding that dream; a change in heart while attaining massive success in ROTC at the University of Miami; her brief but poignant experience serving her country in Ukraine; the love of family and the heartbreaking losses that have brought her back home over the years; her philosophy for work and service that have carried her since childhood; and how a brain built for problem-solving approaches the challenges of an ever-changing environmental landscape. This conversation was very emotional at times and dealt with some sensitive subjects, but the lessons that can be drawn from it on a personal and professional level are priceless. We hope you find it as meaningful as we did. To learn more about Ansley's work and how she can help solve your environmental problems too, go here: www.res.us or email her at: atilley@res.us This Episode is brought to you by our friends at Collins Land Services. When it comes to your disaster recovery and land management needs, you're looking for the perfect combination of competence, reliability, and affordability. And that means you're looking for Collins Land Services. Check them out at www.collinsland.com Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and Brett as part of a new venture where they're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

This week, Brett sits down with his friend and Executive Director of the Florida Land Council, Ernie Barnett.  Ernie has a wealth of experience from his days in leadership positions at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, as well as the South Florida Water Management District.  They discuss his long and consequential public service career; how a scientist ends up as an effective communicator and policy expert; his eventual shift into a successful career in the private sector; and Florida's shifting understanding of the science behind water quality impairment in South Florida and beyond.  Oh, and did we mention that Ernie grew up in a friend group that included dolphins?  More on that, too.   To learn more about Everglades restoration, head here: https://www.evergladesrestoration.govTo see how the dolphins in Ft. Walton Beach are doing today, check out the Gulfarium's website here: https://gulfarium.comThis episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at RES.  RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us This episode is also thanks to my friends at Collins Land Services.When it comes to your disaster recovery and land management needs, you're looking for the perfect combination of competence, reliability, and affordability.  And that means you're looking for Collins Land Services.  Check them out at www.collinsland.comPlease be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and Brett as part of a new venture where they're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it.  To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier.You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about.Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance.  And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band  for giving permission to use his music for this podcast.  The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold. 

Our good friend Ryan from Big Brotehrs Big Sisters pops in studio to school us on national mentor month. Help our kids lead positive lifestyles in our community.

This week, Brett shares some time with friend and Florida's Environmental Curmudgeon-in-Chief, Estus Whitfield. Estus has a wealth of experience working for SIX Florida governors where he played an integral role in the creation of the Save Our Everglades, Save Our Rivers, and Preservation 2000 programs – just to name a few. In addition to his service to Florida, he also spent over thirty years serving his country in the Florida National Guard, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Navy Reserves where he retired at the rank of Captain. Estus offers a unique perspective from his time serving so many governors and provides his thoughts on them; the dawn of widespread environmental restoration programs; some thoughts on current water quality issues related to septic tanks; and his somewhat pessimistic view of the future of the environment in Florida. Agree or disagree - Estus is never shy about his thoughts, pulls few punches, and is always generous with his time. We hope you enjoy the conversation. To find out more about the Save Our Everglades Program and other Everglades restoration initiatives, head here To learn about the history of the Preservation 2000 (P2000) land acquisition program, head here To learn more about the Conservation and Recreational Lands (CARL) program, go here: Because we know you want more Boggy, Florida history: This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

In this episode, Brett sits down with his good friend and Anfield alumnus, Pepper Uchino. Pepper is now the President of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, but he has a wealth of experience from his days as the staff attorney, and then Staff Director, of the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Pepper is unique in that he's the direct descendant of Japanese Samurai as well as Mayflower passengers who landed at Plymouth Rock. They discuss his early life in New England as the son of an environmental activist; the health struggles that nearly derailed his future early on; the successful and growing Resiliency Conference he hosts; and they commiserate on the life of legislative committee staff and how laws are made from the perspective of someone on the “inside”. Did we mention his childhood home was haunted? More about that as well. To find out more about FSBA's 37th Annual Conference on Beach Preservation Technology National Conference coming up in February, head here: https://www.fsbpa.com/tech-conference.html And save the date for the 3rd Annual Florida Resilience Conference coming in September. To learn more and get registered, go here: https://floridaresilienceconference.org To keep up with Pepper's old Senate Committee and their deliberations, visit the Senate's website here: https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/EN/ Pepper talked about his work with the Trust for Public Land before he joined the Senate. To find out more about what they do, go here: https://www.tpl.org/state/florida When you're in Connecticut, why not visit some of New Haven's most haunted sites? Perhaps Pepper's childhood home is on the list somewhere. To learn more about that, go here: https://blog.gardencommunitiesct.com/blog/most-haunted-places-new-haven-county-ct/ This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

The long-awaited return of Water for Fighting is here! In the first episode of Season 3, Brett travels to Tampa to record live in front of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary's (NAALJ) National Conference. His conversation partners were Elizabeth Fernandez and Doug Manson. Elizabeth is the Deputy General Counsel at the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Doug is President of the Manson, Bolves, Donaldson, Tanner Law Firm. They discuss Western versus Eastern Water Law, and where Florida's water resource philosophy fits on that spectrum. They also talk about the genesis of conflict as it relates to water resources in Florida, and more importantly, the path to conflict resolution when stakeholders disagree. To learn more about what Elizabeth's great organization is up to and how they're working to protect West Central Florida's water resources, head here: https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us To find out how Doug and his partners can put their decades of legal expertise in water resource regulation and conflict resolution, visit them here: https://www.mansonbolves.com/attorneys/douglas-manson/ A special thank you goes out to Judges Brian Newman, Bruce Culpepper, Francine Ffolkes, and Bill Horgan from the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings for inviting me to the conference and for supporting the mission of the show. To learn more about my gracious hosts from the NAALJ, please visit their website here: https://www.naalj.org To learn more about the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) with Swiftmud, go here: https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/projects/southern-water-use-caution-area Brett and his guests talk about the Polk Regional Water Cooperative (PRWC) and its goal of meeting water resource needs and protection goals in a place where the demand for water has outpaced supply. To learn more about that, go here: https://prwcwater.org West-Central Florida has been a hotbed for water resource conflict over the decades, but the path to cooperative resolution really culminated with the creation of Tampa Bay Water over 25 years ago. To find out more about its creation, go here: https://www.tampabaywater.org/about-tampa-bay-water This Episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out a relatively new podcast Brett hosts with his friend and colleague, Ryan Matthews, called the Florida Specifier Podcast. It's part of a new venture that is striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. If you're enjoying this show, please be sure to subscribe on whatever platform you use, and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and review. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. A very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

What if you could crack the code to shifting behaviors and creating lasting change? Ryan Matthews, celebrity dog trainer and author of “The Canine Connection,” is showing dog owners how to do exactly that. Not only for their dogs - but for themselves as well. Like Nicole says, "the way we do one thing is the way we do all things!" In this episode, Nicole talks with Ryan about how his dog-training business is helping pet-owners everywhere to tune into their own empowerment while developing a deeper connection with their pets. He and Nicole also talk about how creating energetic alignment within yourself can turn your passion into a personal brand that creates a massive amount of impact while generating recurring revenue. Push play now to hear:✨ How to take one idea and transform it into a scalable business✨ Ways to turn life's challenges into a CATALYST for powerful results✨ The importance of having clarity around your vision and creating “stretch goals”For even more money making strategies, hop on over to the Facebook group! Ready to attract unicorn clients!? Book a call with the Wonder Team!And as always, for more trouble go to Real Unicorns Don't Wear Pants!

Ben (@BenSewardLewis) and Eric (@Eric_Laine) chat with Travis Miller (@JustTMill) of Boiler Upload to try and figure out a mysterious Purdue team transitioning into to the Ryan Matthews era. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59AJPAMZ04YrFICekQuKzR?si=a744382c9b2d4e1a  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-of-rosedale/id1145700275  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cf401a44-31cd-4618-8c1f-453c69ab8c3e/pod-of-rosedale  Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9nb2F1ZGlvYXdlc29tZS5wb2RiZWFuLmNvbS9mZWVkLw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiokuKfn8n6AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en  You can listen to all our prior episodes with the following link: https://goaudioawesome.podbean.com/  Or wherever you get your podcasts!

Hosts Bill Mahaffy and Ryan Matthews are joined by guests Shannon Issendorf and Michelle Laprade to recap the two biggest lead-up races of the spring.

Rob and Joe visit the Wembley Arch to see an epic Play off final between Chesterfield and Notts County, with build up to the final with both sets of fans, in game reaction plus post match reaction from the key people from both sides. Dickie visits Brackley to see Kidderminster gain promotion from the North and he catches up with key figures from the Harriers. Ryan Matthews from the NLS wrap gives us his thoughts on the South final as Oxford City see off St Albans with Joe giving us his summing up. Subscribe via all good podcasting platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Joe visit the Wembley Arch to see an epic Play off final between Chesterfield and Notts County, with build up to the final with both sets of fans, in game reaction plus post match reaction from the key people from both sides. Dickie visits Brackley to see Kidderminster gain promotion from the North and he catches up with key figures from the Harriers. Ryan Matthews from the NLS wrap gives us his thoughts on the South final as Oxford City see off St Albans with Joe giving us his summing up. Subscribe via all good podcasting platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Rebecca Davis and Ryan Matthews are joined by Ryan Zaveral, Colin Hunter, and Chris Issendorf to discuss a few of the big early season races as a preview to the season ahead.

In his second-to-last episode of the season, Brett sits down with attorney, lobbyist, and former secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection – Ryan Matthews. They discuss his family's deep roots in Upstate New York; the example left behind by a renowned attorney and lobbyist father; the joys and challenges of leadership; and his flirtation with a life of crime. To learn more about Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, go here: https://floridadep.gov/water/submerged-lands-environmental-resources-coordination/content/state-404-program To learn more about the Central Florida Water Initiative, check here: https://cfwiwater.com and here: https://floridadep.gov/water-policy/water-policy/content/central-florida-water-initiative-cfwi To reach Ryan at his law firm, Gray-Robinson, head here: https://www.gray-robinson.com/offices/tallahassee-fl You can email Ryan directly here: Ryan.matthews@gray-robinson.com Our theme song is “Doing Work For Free”, by Bo Spring Band (Apple Music) (Spotify) (Pandora)

Oscoda paddlers L.J. Bourgeois and Caleb Watson join hosts Bill Mahaffy and Ryan Matthews to discuss the Lower AuSable Canoe Club, and the Michigan canoe racing season kickoff with the Klondike Challenge

In this episode, FSA provides a preview of the 2023 legislative session. We discuss the sheriffs' legislative priorities, highlight the various public safety bills that have been filed and review the legislative priorities of Governor Ron DeSantis.  We also interview Ryan Matthews and Angela Drzewiecki of GrayRobinson. Ryan and Angela are lobbyists for FSA, and offer key insights on the upcoming legislative session.

Host Sean Lennon welcomed “Beautiful” Ryan Matthews on PWE for the first time. He preforms at many great promotions in the area CSW, and even Freelance Wrestling Emporium Show. Berwyn Championship Wrestling he was Indiana State Champion He will be in action at CSW Wild At Heart February 17thHe talked about you and Jax Johnson tough outing at the last show for CSW Season Premiere, making his debut on a Freelance event at The Emporium, His opportunity at AEW Dark how was this experience, his rival TJ Steel's upcoming match with Axel Rico, how Pro Wrestling in Chicago has changed past decade w many new promotions opening up what does CSW offer that they don't, as a Beautiful Person how much work effort does it take daily, What does he think of the CSW Fans and how fun is it interacting with them, his career so far and where does he want to head from here, Who does he look up to in Pro Wrestling, Advice for someone starting in pro wrestling,and more!For more info on CSW Wild At Heart - Facebook.com/ChicagoStyleWrestlingFor the Official PWE Shirt shop at -https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/pro-wrestling-enforcer-logo.htmlFor Exclusive Pro Wrestling Articles and Updated Results for WWE, NXT, AEW, and Impact WrestlingLike the Facebook Page-https://m.facebook.com/PWEPodcast/And Support your favorite Independent Wrestlers by buying Shirts and More at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/

Join Patti Katter with Ryan Matthews as they talk about his experience as a trainer and handler of elite Military Working Dogs. Speaking with authenticity, Ryan shares what dogs have taught him about human relationships. After discovering his passion for dogs and witnessing them reach their full potential, he went on to train using his proven formula (RCTR). Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: When you were a kid, did you have any aspirations to join the military? You have to be persistent and proactive. What distinguishes your product from those of others? It would be best if you stepped over the bodies to get to the people who can help. And so much more! ~ About Ryan Matthews: K-9 Mentalist Ryan Matthews has used his military K-9 handling and celebrity dog trainer experience to transform the behavior of more than 3,000 dogs successfully. Along the way, he's earned nearly $1,000,000 in under three years with his K-9 Mentalist strategy, TEDx talks, books, reality TV guest spots, and public appearances. A combat veteran challenged by severe PTSD, childhood trauma, several life-threatening illnesses, and five near-death experiences, Ryan uses the lessons he learned from dogs to transform his own life along with the lives of others. Ryan has also developed an online program with nearly 200 dog training instructional videos in his DIY Dog Training School to ensure that no pet is returned to a shelter to face euthanasia simply due to naughty behavior. Learn more at www.WorldOfDogTraining.com, and www.RyanMatthews.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldofdogtraining/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-matthews-8bb22b32/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamRyanMatthews/ ~ Connect with Patti Katter! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkatter/ Resource: www.onemoremission.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

BlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing of Tom Rivers. Ryan cut his teeth in the industry doing new constructions and remodeling before founding his company. When he was in a vocational technical school, Ryan was into construction but decided not to be a one-trick pony. At the beginning, he found it hard to build clientele, so he took on a lot of remodeling jobs and grew his repertoire from there. In this episode, Ryan Redding and Ryan Matthews discuss the latter's journey into the service business, his biggest mistakes, how he has grown to owning six trucks in under five years, and the learning curve of the industry. 

Ryan Matthews and Rebecca Davis took the reigns on this episode with guest Cecili Bugge to break down all of the mis season races thus far in Michigan. Huron Canoe Challenge, Power Paddle, Muskegon River Throwdown, and Betsie River Race were covered from the Michigan Circuit and Madrid Canoe Regatta from NY was also discussed. We hope you enjoy all of the race season coverage and Bill and Kevin will be back in later episodes.

This Episode we interview Ryan Matthews, Zia Rohrbaugh, JT Gilmore about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

This Episode we interview Ryan Matthews, Zia Rohrbaugh, JT Gilmore about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

The Dudes, Trent, Jordan, and Phill, talk about the latest NFL headlines: Is Baker Mayfield going to Seattle? React to Bud Grant rule changes and this or that  Carson Wentz vs Marcus Mariota edition. Their Divas of the week, and then they go over each team's win total, plus some egg bets. They wrap up the show with an all-star college football draft that you won't want to miss. For more information, visit us athttps://www.thefantasyfootballdudes.com/Join our Discord! Dude Nation is the best place to reach your Dudes!https://discord.gg/T92rEa4KZfWatch the Dudes on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JAx3YD3P-OJRiaqA7wSQwQuestions for the show tffdudes@gmail.com Follow us on socials athttps://twitter.com/TFFDudes(easiest way to follow our Dudesletter)https://www.instagram.com/tffdudes/Store (Saturdays are for the Smoker)https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-fantasy-football-dudes/Sponsorshttps://prizepicks.comPromo Code: Dudes

Host Sean Lennon welcomed Pro Wrestling Commentator Steve Ahrendt on Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast to discuss the upcoming event CSW Turn It Up Friday May 20th he is also the GM of Chicago Style Wrestling and the play-by-play commentator for SCW, Rocket Pro Wrestling, and Crash-tested Wrestling. Steve Ahrendt previewed the card w Sean Lennon that includes Scotty 2 Hottie aka Scott Garland vs. CSW Champion Joey "The Jet" Avalon, Skye Blue vs. the debuting Shelly "The Bombshell" Benson, Adam Stallion vs. Heather Reckless vs. Sierra, CSW Metra Champion Steve Boz vs. Jax Johnson, Vic Capri vs. Ryan Matthews and more!For more info on CSW- https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoStyleWrestling

Four-year veteran THE Ryan Matthews grants Windy City Slam Podcast his first pro wrestling interview. Matthews talks about his time with Chicago Style Wrestling (where he trained), Berwyn Championship Wrestling and Rocket Pro Wrestling, upcoming matches with Damien Deschain, Chico Suave and Vic Capri, his vocal and musical talents, arm wrestling, TJ Steel, Skye Blue, screaming, big heads and more. Plus, Mike recaps WrestleMania Backlash, POWW Entertainment and previews Rocket Pro, Squared Circle Megastars, GALLI Lucha Libre and Control Your Narrative/GLCW. Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Racing season in 2022 is finally upon us. In this episode we cover the Klondike that occurred last week along with the racing down in Texas and preview some of the upcoming races in New England/New York. With Rebecca Davis and Ryan Matthews co-hosting the episode with Kevin Olson and return guest Kaitlin Mynar we discuss the upcoming season that we are all very excited about.

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Wednesday Night Live Show where we talk about general Lions topics. Today we will give our opinion on what we think of the Lions if they picked Malik Willis at #2 overall and we take some questions and bring up Ryan Matthews from Pride of Detroit, Adham Beydoun and Eazy from Woodward Sports and more. All on part 2 our live show of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 1 legislative recap. We discuss the status of several of FSA's priority bills, the governor's State of the State address and we also speak with FSA lobbyists Ryan Matthews and Angela Drzewiecki of GrayRobinson.

In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with K-9 Mentalist, Ryan Matthews. Dogs are such wonderful creatures, and there is so much we can learn from them! Ryan has combined his military K-9 handling experience and proven dog training methods to successfully transform the behavior of more than 3,000 dogs. By using his K-9 Mentalist Methods during dog training, Ryan earned nearly $1,000,000 in under three years. As a celebrity dog trainer, Ryan has been featured in TEDx talks, books, reality TV guest spots, and public appearances. Ryan has dedicated his life to improving the quality of life of dogs and their owners.   Conversation Highlights:  {00:22} Introduction of Ryan Matthews {02:21} What does it look like to train a dog? {05:26} What we can learn from motivating dogs when we are motivating people. {12:27} Retention with our volunteers {15:33} Take a step back and see the bigger picture {19:27} Expanding your network {21:46} When you don't have the processes down the way you need them to be. {28:40} When you teach others you are empowered with confidence. {37:41} Healthy boundaries, in leadership. {41:10} How to delegate.     Remarkable quotes:  Every time you see them, you can't help but get excited. I was shut off from my heart and I couldn't connect with human beings. And it wasn't until I began to open my heart to dogs that I began to tap into my feelings.  And then what are we doing to maintain retention? To keep people coming back?  I think that that has to do with communication.  A military working dog is a breed that is like an athlete and extremely intelligent and that animal really wants to work.  What questions they need answering, empower them to come back with their own solutions.  If it's the same environment It's not stimulating, it's not engaging the dog will lose interest, get bored, and you're not going to get the wins, meaning an opportunity to reward the animal for doing the thing you want.      Resources:  https://www.facebook.com/IamRyanMatthews https://www.instagram.com/worldofdogtraining https://www.worldofdogtraining.com/        Bio: Ryan Matthews World of Dog Training is a heart-centered, results-driven company focused on ensuring you and your dog walk away without being tied to a leash! We want to see you wagging your tail with excitement, confident in your ability to understand your pup so you can effectively communicate and enjoy each other to the fullest. We make GOOD dogs, GREAT!! No more chasing Fido out of the house after he's peed on the carpet… again! It's time to teach your “good boy” how to be GREAT, something we've mastered at WODT – and something that you can master too! Our in-depth training is perfect for all dogs, all breeds, all ages – and all owners! We pride ourselves on educating dog lovers on canine language and effective training. Our approach to training continues to evolve. We offer 1-on-1, in-person lessons around the globe (yep, Ryan is committed to your and your K9 and will travel anywhere in the world to see you both succeed!), a growing library of e-courses, and dog training books written by our Head Trainer and Founder, Ryan Matthews. We are veteran-owned and operated. Our Head Trainer, Ryan Matthews, has been training dogs since 2002. He began his career in dog training with training and handling elite Military Working Dogs (MWDs). While in the Army, he performed bite protection training, bomb threat sweeps, secret service missions, and combat deployment to Iraq (with his MWD, Zito) where he worked with Special Forces and Infantry units. WODT has trained over 3,000 dogs with incredible transformations. We pride ourselves on creating customized training programs to best support you and your dog. Ryan has great success getting most dogs off-leash within 3-4 1-on-1 in-person lessons for your peace of mind and freedom for your four-legged friend! Upon the completion of our program, you will not just be a dog owner, you will be a successful and confident dog handler. Trust us when we say, the difference truly is priceless! Not only will your pup be obedient off leash (even with distractions), you will be able to incorporate your dog into your lifestyle – hiking, enjoying time at your favorite café, even working at the office. And the real kicker? We will clear up common misconceptions about dog behavior by teaching you dog psychology. When you follow our carefully crafted system for success, we guarantee results.   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links     Website: http://nonprofitarchitect.org   Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect    Ultimate Podcast Guide https://www.fatfreecartpro.com/ecom/gb.php?&i=1698463&cl=377219&c=cart&ejc=2&custom=card Subscribe and leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/NonprofitArchitect Watch on YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQm8fnR2sHyrmLpV2jKYajA Listen to these other great podcasts from Veterans. https://nonprofitarchitect.org/veteran-podcast-network/ Want help getting your podcast started? https://nonprofitarchitect.org/podcast-production-services/      

Check out this video preview of The Nonprofit Architect Podcast where Travis interviews Ryan Matthews. Travis and Ryan talk about what we can learn from motivating dogs when we are motivating people.  You will enjoy this conversation with Ryan Matthews.  You don't want to miss the full episode, which will be released Tuesday, August 24th, 2021!  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast using your favorite podcast player!  i.e. Apple Podcast, Google Play, or Spotify    Excited to announce we made Feedspot's Top 45 Nonprofit Podcasts! Check out the full list at https://blog.feedspot.com/nonprofit_podcasts/ 

Todays episode is with our next Guest Mark Anthony Spagnuolo. Waterman, Entrepreneur and all around great guy. Give him and Hoagitos a follow on Social (linked below) We get into a lot on this episode including the following: Transition from swimmer to waterman. How adversity and heartbreak forced his move from Essex County to Belmar after college How he got into life guarding Being on the water really expanded into surf life saving racing. Ryan Matthews, a friend and Lifeguard Competitor told him about Molokai to Ohaua and how it has been his white whale ever since. https://www.molokai2oahu.com First race is the Sea Paddle around the Island of Manhattan https://seapaddlenyc.org SUP Paddling vs Prone https://standuppaddleboardworld.com/prone-paddle-board/ Different Divisions: 10'6 - Lifeguard racing sprint racing 12- Stock board More distance 14' bigger guys 15'+ for distance Joe Bark Boards :https://www.joebark.com Finished Sea Paddle 26 miles- its emotionally breaking. You have this weird sense of euphoria. Around the Cape Paddle: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/CapeMay/CapetoCapePaddle How Mark used Paddling to clear his mind after his wife was diagnosed with Cancer. Training for Paddling: Mark tells us about getting into training for paddling races. More survival. Paddle and get ready. Element of the ocean. Interval training Zone training. Cross training. Swim 3 days per week. Outrigger canoeing Surf Skiing Hoagitos: If you don't know it, you should. https://hoagitos.com and https://www.instagram.com/hoagitos/ Marks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ma_spagnuolo/ Please leave us a rating and review and if you enjoyed todays podcast, please let us know in the comment section. If interested, please leave us a message to have your questions or comments played during the show. As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors and on our newly minted website https://hackeroutdoors.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hackeroutdoors/message

Within hours of a grocery store manager's murder, Louisiana had two men in custody. Within a year, one would be on death row. But had justice really been served? How much can we trust our own eyes? Would DNA evidence free Ryan Matthews or prove the state's case?