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Space Coast Stories is a podcast dedicated to sharing business and personal stories from Florida's Space Coast.

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Interview 27 Paula Schroeder from Aging Matters in Brevard
Interview 27 Paula Schroeder from Aging Matters in Brevard
In this episode, I sit down with Paula Schroeder from Aging Matters in Brevard to talk about all of the programs they provide for our
Episode 26 Interview with Desire’ Stewart
Episode 26 Interview with Desire' Stewart
In this episode, I sit down with Desire’ Stewart of Stewart Law and The Paper Clinic in Viera Florida. Stewart Law focuses on business law
Episode 25 Interview with Tanveer Syed
Episode 25 Interview with Tanveer Syed
In this episode of Space Coast Stories, I sit down for a chat with Tanveer Syed, a Ph.D. student at Florida Tech. Tanveer is pursuing
Episode 24 Introduction to CliftonStrengths Coaching on the Space Coast
Episode 24 Introduction to CliftonStrengths Coaching on the Space Coast
In this episode, I fly solo with information about how to use CliftonStrengths (sometimes called StrengthsFinder) to focus on your strengths in order to accomplish
Episode 23 Interview with Virginia Tucker of Brevard Health Advantage
Episode 23 Interview with Virginia Tucker of Brevard Health Advantage
In this episode, I sit down with Virginia Tucker to talk about all things Health Insurance. For many of us, this may be a topic
Episode 22 Interview with Ricardo Alvarez A.K.A. Computer Rich
Episode 22 Interview with Ricardo Alvarez A.K.A. Computer Rich
This week I interview Ricardo Alvarez, more commonly known as Computer Rich. Rich owns a computer repair, sales, support and training business that has recently
Episode 21 Interview with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Christina Principe
Episode 21 Interview with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Christina Principe
In this episode, I talk to Christina Principe MA, LMHC-QS, LPC, DCC, NCC, a licensed mental health counselor, about mindfulness, stress and how she helps
Episode 20 Interview with Kristen Barry of Space Coast Thermography
Episode 20 Interview with Kristen Barry of Space Coast Thermography
If you’ve ever wondered about alternatives to mammograms for breast diagnostics, be sure to listen in as I interview Kristen Barry. We talk about how
Episode 19 Interview with Dr. Christine Salinas
Episode 19 Interview with Dr. Christine Salinas
Dr. Christine Salinas, call her Dr. Christi, is a neuropsychologist. In this episode, she explains the field of neuropsychology and drops value bombs about things
Episode 18 Interview with Dr. Ryan Dalzell
Episode 18 Interview with Dr. Ryan Dalzell
This week, I interview a Melbourne native, Dr. Ryan Dalzell. Dr. Ryan is a local chiropractor with a concierge-style practice in that he comes to
Episode 17 with Rich Franck – Save Money on Your Utilities
Episode 17 with Rich Franck - Save Money on Your Utilities
In this episode, I’m excited to interview Rich Franck from Audit Associates about saving money on utility bills. This session is dedicated mainly to businesses,
Episode 16 Interview with Richard Rossiter
Episode 16 Interview with Richard Rossiter
This week, I get to be a bit of a fan girl as I interview Richard Rossiter. Richard is the creator of a bodywork, pain
Episode 15 Interview with Joe Nugent One Ounce Coffee
Episode 15 Interview with Joe Nugent One Ounce Coffee
In the last interview, Marilyn Nugent and I spoke about how she and her husband Joe become coffee importers. They purchase and import complete crops
Episode 14 Interview with Marilyn Nugent of One Ounce Coffee
Episode 14 Interview with Marilyn Nugent of One Ounce Coffee
Are you one of those people who just can’t get started in the morning without your cup of coffee. Whether you like yours with cream,
Episode 13 Interview with Jennifer Cleveland Yamas and Niyamas
Episode 13 Interview with Jennifer Cleveland Yamas and Niyamas
Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably have some idea of what yoga is. You may have even taken a class or
Episode 12 Interview with Rob Railis
Episode 12 Interview with Rob Railis
Walk past any health food store today, and you’ll probably see flyers for CBD oil. I’ve even seen signs on the road in front of
Bonus Episode 1 – A Space Coast’s Tie to an Urban Legend
Bonus Episode 1 - A Space Coast's Tie to an Urban Legend
If you grew up in Florida in the 1970’s, you couldn’t miss stories of the Bermuda Triangle. This “unofficial” triangle in the Atlantic ocean whose
Episode 11 Wrap-up Season 1 The Lost Episode
Episode 11 Wrap-up Season 1 The Lost Episode
Thank you for joining me on Space Coast Stories. I wrapped up season one in late November and will relaunch with a new interview on
Episode 10 Interview with Susanne Hudacek
Episode 10 Interview with Susanne Hudacek
In this week’s episode, I’ve spent time with Susanne Hudacek of Stop N Mail in Melbourne, Fl. If you’re planning on shipping gifts this holiday
Episode 9 Interview with Travis Gibb Part 2
Episode 9 Interview with Travis Gibb Part 2
In part 2 of my interview with Travis Gibb, we discuss personal branding tips and challenges and some strategies to use if you need to
Episode 8 Interview with Travis Gibb Part 1
Episode 8 Interview with Travis Gibb Part 1
In today’s podcast, I’m publishing part 1 of my interview with Travis Gibb. Travis and I spoke for almost an hour on a variety of
Episode 7 Interview with Janet Kloes
Episode 7 Interview with Janet Kloes
Got pain? Janet Kloes may have a solution. In today’s episode, I interview Janet Kloes, MMP, NCTMB, Medical Massage Technician about pain relieving using body therapies
Episode 6 Interview with Keith Gee
Episode 6 Interview with Keith Gee
In this episode, I interview Keith Gee, the Executive Director of the Children’s Hunger Project. This group is dedicated to feeding Brevard County’s elementary school
Episode 5 Interview with Keith Nugent
Episode 5 Interview with Keith Nugent
In today’s episode, I interview Keith Nugent. Formerly, a real-life rocket scientist who worked on satellites, Keith has moved into business leadership working with a
Episode 4 Interview with Danielle Matthews
Episode 4 Interview with Danielle Matthews
In today’s episode, I interview Danielle Matthews about what might seem like a horrific story to most of us and how she has turned that
Episode 3 Interview with James Bermel of Recycled Granite Coastline
Episode 3 Interview with James Bermel of Recycled Granite Coastline
On this week’s episode, I talk to James Bermel of Recycled Granite Coastline. James shares something many of us may not know and that is
Episode 2 Interview with Peter Indorf a Custom Jeweler
Episode 2 Interview with Peter Indorf a Custom Jeweler
In this episode of Space Coast Stories, I interview Peter Indorf who has been a jeweler for over 40 years. Listen to the Interview with
Episode 1 – Introducing Space Coast Stories
Episode 1 - Introducing Space Coast Stories
In this, inaugural, episode of the Space Coast Stories podcast, I introduce you to the purpose of the show and my goals for sharing the

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Interview 27 Paula Schroeder from Aging Matters in Brevard

By Kim Shivler | November 5, 2019

In this episode, I sit down with Paula Schroeder from Aging Matters in Brevard to talk about all of the programs they provide for our aging population and their care takers. I recently toured the Brevard Community Kitchen where they prepare the Meals on Wheels lunches, and wanted to know more about the organization behind …

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Episode 26 Interview with Desire’ Stewart

By Kim Shivler | October 4, 2019

In this episode, I sit down with Desire’ Stewart of Stewart Law and The Paper Clinic in Viera Florida. Stewart Law focuses on business law and contracts, and when they needed to find office space for the law firm, decided to create a co-working space for professionals on the Space Coast. The Paper Clinic was …

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Episode 25 Interview with Tanveer Syed

By Kim Shivler | September 11, 2019

In this episode of Space Coast Stories, I sit down for a chat with Tanveer Syed, a Ph.D. student at Florida Tech. Tanveer is pursuing a Doctorate in Science Education. Tanveer is a legally blind student who has a BSC Honors Degree in Human Physiology from the University of Leeds, an MSC in Biomedical Sciences …

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Episode 24 Introduction to CliftonStrengths Coaching on the Space Coast

By Kim Shivler | July 2, 2019

In this episode, I fly solo with information about how to use CliftonStrengths (sometimes called StrengthsFinder) to focus on your strengths in order to accomplish more in business and life. In early June, I became a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths coach, and have added this to my current consulting and coaching business. In the future, I’ll …

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Episode 23 Interview with Virginia Tucker of Brevard Health Advantage

By Kim Shivler | June 12, 2019

In this episode, I sit down with Virginia Tucker to talk about all things Health Insurance. For many of us, this may be a topic we don’t fully understand, and yet selecting the right insurance for our needs can be critical to our health and our wallets. From insurance for the self-employed and small business …

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Episode 22 Interview with Ricardo Alvarez A.K.A. Computer Rich

By Kim Shivler | May 4, 2019

This week I interview Ricardo Alvarez, more commonly known as Computer Rich. Rich owns a computer repair, sales, support and training business that has recently moved from being solely house and business calls to having a physical store. This is an episode that all entrepreneurs should listen to as we track Rich’s journey into entrepreneurship …

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