Best Inlet Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 47: Christine Bonaparte discusses what it's like being married to a chef. Owner of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment tangles with The Grumpy Mustache. 49:22

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Christine Bonaparte, wife of acclaimed chef Joe Bonaparte, explains the ups and downs of being married to a chef. Jack Gregory, owner of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment talks about some of his favorite restaurant experiences throughout 2025 and one not so favorite.By Richard

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Eco Meet CLE - Cleveland's Blue Economy 48:21

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Send us a text Our region's water isn’t just running through our taps; it is shaping our region and our future. Cleveland is a waterfront city, and in this episode, you will hear how technology, entrepreneurship, destination development, maritime trade, and recreation are blossoming under our culture of freshwater stewardship. This recording is fro…

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Ep. 43 - Real Estate Truths Every Buyer and Seller Should Know with Nicole Stanbra 30:56

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In part two of our conversation with top South Florida realtor Nicole Stanbra, we get into the real estate questions consumers are constantly asking but rarely get clear answers on. Host Allyson Sullivan and Nicole break down the truth about timing the market, when to list your home, and how to use real data to make smarter decisions. We talk about…

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Episode 46: Chef Jerrett "JK" King of Oak Prime in Carolina Forest discusses his recent Michelin award. Sundy Barth, garduating student from HGTC, now bakes at the famous "Croissants Bistro and Bakery ... 58:03

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Chef JK of Oak Prime in Carolina Forest talks about the lead up to being bestowed the restaurant "Recomendation Award" in the new Michelin Guide. The only restaurant in the entire Grand Strand to receive such an accolade. Also, Sundy Barth, a graduate from the culinary program at HGTC, explains the leap from culinary school to the real world of pas…

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Urban Planning and Cleveland's Great Bones with Isaac Robb 33:39

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Send us a text Cities don’t forget—their land remembers. In this episode, we speak with Isaac Robb, Chief Urban Program Officer at Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and explore how his organization works to turn Cleveland's vacant and underutilized land into living assets, including neighborhood parks, memorial gardens, and reforestation programs t…

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Ep. 42 - From Army to Real Estate: How Nicole Stanbra Built a Thriving Business Through Grit, Coaching, and Consistency 33:14

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In this episode of Go Ask Allyson, host Allyson Sullivan sits down with powerhouse realtor and veteran Nicole Stanbra of Real Broker to talk about her inspiring path from military life to real estate success. Nicole shares how her discipline, perseverance, and “speed to implementation” mindset helped her build a thriving business, lead a strong tea…

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Episode 45: Grant Turner aka comedian Ricky Mokel, sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars. Also, chef Joe Bonaparte is back with tips and whats new at HGTC International Culinary Academy. 54:29

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Grant Turner, better known as Ricky Mokel, serves up a full plate of laughs as he journeys from the land of kale smoothies to the home of fried everything. Chef Joe Bonaparte talks about some amazing new equipment at the school including a rotisserie that can accomodate 40 chickens. Paul Grimshaw sits in and adds some of his twenty year wisdom of T…

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Episode 44: Liz Callaway of 94.5 and her husband Javi join chef Richard to discuss their favorite Grand Strand restaurants. Long awaited commentary on Luvan's Fish Camp. 44:40

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Liz Callaway, 94.5 morning talk show host, and her husband Javier Lopez join The Private Chef to the Stars in studio to discuss their favorite restaurants on The Grand Strand. After being turned away last week from Luvan's in Conway, chef Richard and Anthony Bonventre finally made it in and boy was it worth the wait! A cooking tip for the home cook…

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Supporting Community College Nursing Students, In and Out of the Classroom 28:09

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Community college nursing programs are vital to closing the healthcare workforce gap. Dr. Jennifer Fritzges, the chair of the Allied Health Department at Carroll Community College, explains how her college ensures its nursing program retains top-notch faculty and that nursing students are supported in and out of the classroom.…

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Episode 43: From Luvans to Anto's to The Crooked Oak Tavern to River City Cafe to Rivertown Bistro...in one night. Also, The Snack Guy! 47:34

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The long night of trials and tribulations: A Quest for a Restaurant. Also, David Magaha (The Snack Guy) sits down with the Private Chef to the Stars to explain his constant hunt for a good snack around The Grand Strand.By Richard

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Using a New Data Model to Tell a More Complete Story 33:52

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Community College Voice Podcast Season 10, Episode 7. Dr. Kevin Walthers is the superintendent/president of Allan Hancock College in California. Using the model from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Survey of Community College Outcomes, Dr. Walthers shared the data publicly and illustrates how it tells a more complete story about his students…

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Beyond Plastics with Brodie Longo 28:45

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Send us a text Brodie Longo is a young organizer and director of the Northeast Ohio chapter of Beyond Plastics. This grassroots organization works to combat plastic pollution and the use of single-use plastics through education and activism. In this episode, Brodie speaks about what it's been like starting a local Beyond Plastics chapter and how, a…

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Episode 42: Grand Strand magazine writer, Paul Grimshaw, discusses "Best of the Grand Strand Restaurants 2025" October issue. 42:01

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Twenty year food writer, Paul Grimshaw sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss the many restaurants that made it into Grand Strand's magazine "Best-of-2025." They are joined by Sophia Edens, The Content Food Critic, to get her take on some of the restaurants that were chosen.By Richard

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Ep. 41 - Boynton Beach Rising with Mayor Rebecca Shelton 47:24

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Allyson sits down with Boynton Beach Mayor Rebecca Shelton for a candid look at what is changing right now in the city we call home. We talk Town Square timelines, why TIF funding matters for getting shovels in the ground, and where new mixed use projects are already underway. Mayor Shelton shares her nonpartisan approach to local leadership, the p…

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Episode 41: Congressman Russell Fry sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss the food scene here on The Grand Strand. 26:02

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Congressman Russell Fry of district 7 chats with The Chef to the Stars about growing up on The Grand Strand, how the food scene has changed for the better, his mother's cooking, and his aunt's famous Cheez Whiz and Bugles appetizer...awesome. Shout-out to Amy Everhart and her new podcast, "Brought You a Bite, Babe."…

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Episode 40: The Ball and Que restaurant in Georgtown, The Pierogi House in Myrtle Beach, and a new private chef job for The Private Chef to the Stars. 28:56

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The Private Chef to the Stars has a new private chef position and leans on the Ball and Que restaurant in Georgetown for some traditional ideas. The Pierogi House in Myrtle Beach launches a discussion as to why we believe each of our tradional home recipes are the best....or are they?By Richard

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Episode 39: Chef Bear discusses plate presentation and his move towards the personal chef world. Laura Smith, from IRS tax agent to student at The International Culinary Academy at age 68. 1:02:40

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Chef Curtis Hillard, AKA Chef Bear, sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to deconstruct his approach to proper plate composition and presentation. And, how he moved from executive chef in restaurants to entering the world of the personal chef. Laura Smith says she has lived three different lives...a mother, an IRS tax agent, and now a stude…

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Starve the Landfills with Gateway Recycling 30:04

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Send us a text Anthony Iovine is the sales manager for Gateway Products Recycling, a family-owned paper recycling company, in business for over 30 years in Ohio and Pennsylvania. When asked why he loves his job, he says it's "waking up every day to save the planet - one bale of cardboard at a time." Paper recycling has been around since about 1031 …

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Navigating Challenges & Creating Opportunities at Los Angeles Community College District 27:15

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In this episode, we talk about navigating challenges & creating opportunities with the chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), Dr. Alberto J. Román.By Community College Voice Podcast

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Episode 38: Chef Danny Smith, winner of The Best Seafood Chef in South Carolina 2025. Peta and John Dabrowski, owners of Local Eat Drink Celebrate. 56:25

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Chef Danny Smith, winner of best seafood chef in South Carolina 2014, 2019, and 2025, and 7 time World Food Championship competitor sits down to discuss cooking seafood in the low country. Also, Peta and Chef John Dabrowski. Peta, began her passion for a career in hospitality right out of high school and her husband, Chef John, has worked along sid…

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Episode 37: Strong Man winner, Troy Bennett, Owner of Dirty Myrtle Wing Company. 47:08

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He played professional football, won the Strong Man contest several times (including pulling an airplane), had a massive heart attack, then opened the hugely successful Dirty Myrtle Wing Company. Talented server Kaitlin Pryor, talks about her struggle with addiction and the love and gratitude she has for her position at Dirty Myrtle Wing Company. C…

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The Lowe's Foundation Announces Gable Grants Third Cohort 27:54

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The Lowe's Foundation announced 12 new Gable Grants for community and technical colleges to help solve America's critical skilled trades worker shortage. The funding expands the foundation's nationwide network of Gable Grants recipients to 60 organizations, each delivering scalable pathways into high-demand trades careers. We talk to the director o…

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Episode 36: A Los Angeles pastry chef discusses his love of The Grand Strand restaurants and his comical disdain for the restaurant business. 46:29

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Los Angeles Pasry chef, Enoc Guardado, sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss chef Enoc's exodus from the food industry and what made that happen. From dishwasher to pastry chef, to restaurant manager and why he has such a loathing for the business, in mostly a comical way.By Richard

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Episode 35: Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment's Jack Gregory discusses the best restaurants from North Myrtle beach to Conway all the way down to Pawleys Island! 50:11

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You'd be hard-pressed to find someone in The Grand Strand who has eaten in more restaurants. Jack Gregory of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss over twenty restaurants from north to south. Chef Richard grills Jack on where to find the best specific food items.…

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A CLEANR Way to Wash with Max Pennington 31:26

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Send us a text Did you know that laundry is the #1 source of microplastic pollution? With every load of laundry, millions of tiny plastic particles come off our synthetic clothes, down the drain, and into our waterways. In this episode, we speak with Max Pennington, Co-Founder and CEO of CLEANR. Max and his partners may have the solution to plastic…

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NC Reconnect: Increasing Adult Learner Success via Professional Staff Training 32:46

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Many states have established educational attainment goals to align a skilled workforce with industry needs, mainly focusing on adults with some college experience but no degree, who often face challenges such as debt despite progressing toward completion. The NC Reconnect project, initiated four years ago with a small cohort of five colleges, has e…

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Episode 34: Sweet Girlz Bakery and Cafe. Don Princiotto, from Boston to the navy to voice recognition to defence contracting to HGTC International Culinary Academy. 52:17

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The sweet ladies of the hugely successful Sweet Girlz Cafe and Bakery, drop into the "Talkin' 'bout Food" studio to discuss the origin of their partnership with neither having a culinary backround. Also, Don Princiotto. He studied computer science, worked in the world of voice recognition, spent four years in the navy, worked in defence contracting…

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Episode 33: Lakieta and Jamie Graves of The Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre and The Carolina Opry. Michael Roemhildt of Michael's Personal Chef and Catering. 51:35

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Lakieta Graves, with a passion for singing and a voice like an angel, and Jamie Graves, a passionate musical prodigy, who would have ever suspected they have another passion...food. Lakieta Bagwell-Graves brings the life and legacy of the iconic Celine Dion to the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre and you can find Jamie Graves performing most nights at Th…

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Inlet Dance Theatre- Using Dance to Further People and Sustainability 35:52

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Send us a text Inlet Dance Theatre is a modern dance company in Cleveland, founded in 2001 by our guest, Bill Wade, a renowned dancer and choreographer who uses the power of dance to further people and explore human, societal, and environmental issues through movement. Located within the Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression on West 25th Stree…

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Episode 32: Bohemian Bull is now in full stride with $3 draft beers, 1/2 price burgers, $12 bourbon flights and more. The scoop on cheesesteaks by "The Scoop on Myrtle." 46:58

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The owners of Bohemian Bull in Murrells Inlet are back to discuss their phenomenal progress in less than a year. Hard work, a love of the community, great food, and reasonable prices seems to be their secret. Flavio Medeiros of "The Scoop on Myrtle" sits back down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss his pilgramage to the find some of the …

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Episode 31: The best of the first 30 episodes and some of The Private Chef to the Stars' favorite restaurants in The Grand Strand. 37:57

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Clips from the show's most famous guests. Top local chefs discuss their favorite foods they'd be embarrassed for people to know, and some of The Private Chef to the Stars' favorite restauarnts in The Grand Strand.By Richard

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Ep. 40 - The Karen Read Trial Breakdown: Just Needed To Share My Thoughts 51:11

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What happens when true crime meets real estate? In this candid and captivating episode, host Allyson Sullivan steps outside the MLS and dives headfirst into the gripping trial of Karen Read — the Massachusetts woman accused (and acquitted) of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Joined by her friend Jeanine, Allyson unpacks th…

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Ep. 39 - You Made $60K As A Realtor—Now What? The Tax Moves You Can’t Afford To Ignore 32:32

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In this eye-opening episode of Go Ask Allyson, host Allyson Sullivan sits down with trusted tax consultant Maxwell Lorrow to break down the real talk realtors aren’t getting on TikTok. From LLCs and S Corps to SEP IRAs and what gifts are actually tax-deductible (spoiler: your fancy closing baskets may not be), this conversation spills the financial…

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Rid-All Green Partnership and Cleveland's Food Revolution 46:18

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Send us a text In this episode, we head to the Rid-All Farm to speak with Keymah Durden, a co-founder of Rid-All Green Partnership. What was once a notorious dumping ground in Cleveland's "Forgotten Triangle", the farm is now one of the largest minority-owned urban farms and a nationally recognized model for urban agriculture, environmental steward…

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Episode 30: The changing of the food scene in The Grand Strand with Chef Joe Bonaparte of HGTC International Culinary Academy. 38:05

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Chef Joe Bonaparte of The International Culinary Academy talks with The Private Chef to the Stars about the positive changes to the local restaurant scene, where he thinks it's headed. Also discussed is the first class education provided by the culinary institute, and how you can enroll for mere pennies. Commentary on The Carolina Tavern in Murrell…

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Ep. 38 - From SALT Caps To Sunshine Savings: Why Florida’s Still Winning In Real Estate And Taxes 25:38

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Allyson Sullivan sits down with her go-to tax consultant, Maxwell Lorrow, for a refreshingly real conversation that breaks down what the 2017 SALT tax cap meant for high-income homeowners — and why recent changes could shift the real estate landscape once again. From the inside scoop on Florida’s tax-friendly laws to Maxwell's no-shame approach to …

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Episode 29: Interview with Lisa and Benny Blackwell, owners of the new restaurant Palm 33 in Murrells Inlet 46:51

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with the owners of Palm 33, Lisa and Bennie Blackwell to discuss their month-old restaurant in Murrells Inlet. How Lisa was raised in a home that didn't cook to becoming the pastry chef and co-owner of Palm 33 and how Bennie, a salesman with an eye for detail, helped bring their dream to fruition.…

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Perimenopause—Why Are We Not Talking About it? 30:07

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In this episode, our guests talk about perimenopause and how more needs to be done to support community college employees with the challenges associated with it. Approximately 50% of the population experiences perimenopause, and for many of these individuals—colleagues and leaders alike—this natural process brings physical and emotional symptoms th…

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Episode 28: Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment" stops in to discuss five restaurants on The Grand Strand. Some new, some old, and some hard to find. 30:48

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The Private Chef to the Stars welcomes back into the studio, Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment" fame. With tens of thousands of views to his Facebook page daily, Jack is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the local food scene. And The Private Chef soaks up every bit of it.…

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Episode 27: Interview with chef/owner of Anto's Pizza Romana and Italian Market in Conway. Commentary on five restaurants on The Grand Strand. 56:54

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Anthony Ludovici DeBrigida, chef/owner of Anto's Pizza Romana and Italian Market in Coanway. From studying sea turtles in Florida to making one of the best pizzas on The Grand Strand. Also, commentary with The Content Food Critic on 45th Avenue Crab House, Main Street Tap House, Buoys on the Boulevard, R…

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Transforming Atlantic City's Inlet Neighborhood with Atlantic Cape Community College 20:35

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The Inlet neighborhood in Atlantic City, N.J., has faced significant economic and resource-related challenges, prompting Atlantic Cape Community College to launch a transformative project focused on revitalization through collaborative partnerships. This podcast explores the college's strategy that includes housing development, economic revitalizat…

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NEO Youth Climate Summit Keynote with Sage Lenier 37:04

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Send us a text On Friday, April 11, over 300 high school students from across northeast Ohio gathered for the 2025 NEO Youth Climate Summit, hosted by Laurel School and Global Shapers Cleveland. The event brought students together to discuss and collaborate on solutions for climate change, sustainability, and environmental justice. The summit was k…

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Ep. 37 - No Leads? No Problem. How Shelby Seidler Built A Real Estate Business From Scratch 36:33

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What do you do when no one’s handing you leads, the rules keep changing, and you're expected to somehow ‘make it’ in real estate? You listen to this episode. Allyson Sullivan brings back fan-favorite Shelby Seidler for a raw, hilarious, and motivating conversation about what it actually takes to build a thriving real estate business—without shortcu…

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Episode 26: US Foods corporate chef and executive chef of The Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room on 9th. The Private Chef to the Stars' commentary on Casa Mia in Surfside. 40:19

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Chef Robert Kaufman is the corporate chef at US Foods Myrtle Beach location and is also the lead chef of the popular Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room on 9th. After finishing culinary school, Chef Kaufman worked in a number of highly respected restaurants in the Chicago area. How did he end up here? Listen in, the story is quite a journey.. C…

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Talking to Pasco-Hernando State College about Cultural Change Through Listening, Learning and Acting 34:47

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This is our 100th episode! This episode was recorded live at the 105th AACC Annual in Nashville, TN. Our guests are: Nicole Miller, associate dean of academic affairs and retention services at the Spring Hill Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College Dr. Jesse Pisors, president of Pasco-Hernando State College Our guests talk about a recent initiative …

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Episode 25: Getting educated on preparing boiled peanuts from two local natives and Oscar Chavez owner of Microledon Farm. 1:03:56

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Two local natives school The Private Chef to the Stars on the proper way to cook boiled peanuts. Microledon Farm owner, Oscar Chavez, discusses how he started and how he became one of the best micro greens growers on the Grand Strand. Chef Richard goes on a rant about the dangers of leaving scathing restaurant reviews.…

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The Cleveland Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights with Renee Boronka 28:58

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Send us a text Happy Earth Day! In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting kids with nature and the Cleveland Outdoor Bill of Rights, with Renee Boronka, Director of Conservation Education and Outreach at the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. The Cleveland Outdoor Bill of Rights outlines twelve fundamental nature experiences every chi…

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Ep. 36 - Allyson Chats With Local Realtor, Shelby Seidler, On Real Estate, Identity & Bold Branding 31:09

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In this episode of Go Ask Allyson, Allyson sits down with the dynamic Shelby Seidler—a real estate pro whose path is anything but typical. From her unconventional roots to military boarding school in Argentina, Shelby opens up about the unexpected turns that led her from psychology studies to a thriving career in South Florida real estate. With eig…

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Episode 24: Chef Adam Kirby owner of Bistro 217 and Rustic Table. Chef Richard Florczak gets interviewed. 52:14

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Acclaimed chef and co-owner of Bistro 217 and Rustic Table, Chef Adam Kirby. Chef Kirby sits down with Chef Richard Florczak and talks about growing up Southern, learning to cook from his mom and grandmother, working throughout the west coast and Hawaii, and bringing it all together in his two phenomenal restaurants in Pawleys Island. The Content F…

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Episode 23: Owner of Palmetto Farms and maker of some of the finest grits and Peter Gerace, local soft shell crab harvester. 43:41

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The Private Chef to the Stars heads out to Aynor to sit down with David Dorman, owner of Palmetto Farms. The three generations old company that produces some of the best grits in South Carolina. Also, Peter Gerace, local soft shell crab harvester, explains the science, the process, and the cooking of this local delicacy.…