Send us a textAre you tired of feeling stuck and burnt out? Ready for a change but unable to see a way out? That was me. Then a friend introduced me to Ramona, who guided me on my authentic life journey to living my best life—at the beach! List
Send us a text Have you ever wondered if your clothing could make a real difference for our oceans? Today, I chatted with Patrick Rynne, the visionary founder of Waterlust, to explore how their sustainable apparel is driving real change for mar
Send us a textWhat if you could bottle the essence of the beach—the scent, the energy, the salt-kissed air?Jim Kupczyk, founder of Mindful Market and Sahu Sacred Oils, was one of my first guests on The Beach Speaks nearly six years ago, and now
Send us a textIn this special Valentine's Day episode of The Beach Speaks, I explore the deep connection between love and the beach. What invisible forces make us feel at peace when we're by the ocean? How do they reflect the essence of love?Yo
Send us a textToday, I am celebrating my 100th episode of The Beach Speaks, and for some of you, that might not seem like a lot; however, for those who know me, this is quite a momentous event, especially when I look back at episode 50 when I a
Send us a textJoining me today is my guest Erin, co-host of Three Kitchens Podcast. Listen as Erin takes us on a flavorful journey of foodie fun with stories of indulging in gourmet treats while on a kayak camping trip and her family's unforget
Send us a textHave you ever felt the winter chill complicate your love for the beach?In this episode of The Beach Speaks, I reflect on a cold December morning at the beach in North Florida, reminiscing about the tropical warmth of Costa Rica an
Send us a textWhat do you say to a friend who is grieving a tragic loss? What do you do?Michelle Cleveland answers these questions and more in her book Steps in the Sand, How to Help a Grieving Friend.Drawing inspiration from her poem The Beach
Send us a textEver wonder why so many Florida beach lovers choose to stay put during hurricanes? In this episode, I reflect on the experience of enduring storms, sharing personal stories from the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton. We explore
Send us a textIn this episode, I share my eventful month, which included a fabulous trip to Italy, an unexpected bout with the flu, and the devastating and unprecedented impact of Hurricane Helene on our Florida Gulf Coast.It all started with e
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, Ph.D., a native of Puerto Rico who was born and raised near the ocean. With a deep love for the beach, Sindia built a beautiful life in Puerto Rico, e
Send us a textThis audio version of my podcast newsletter starts with a heartfelt story called "The Water" by Rachel LaPresti, touching on how the beach affects us all. I also dive into Waterlust, an innovative eco-apparel company with a fun fa
Send us a textToday, we delve into the powerful concept of "Blue Mind" and the profound impact of water on our well-being. My guest, Amanda Esposito of Northern Tides Studio, shares how she met Wallace J. Nichols, the author of Blue Mind, and h
Send us a textIn this episode, I speak with Mary Carroll Moore about her novel Last Bets, set on the Caribbean island of Bonaire. The novel features twists of fate, paranormal elements, high-stakes gambling—and a hurricane! I like to describe
Send us a textHave you ever been at the beach on a full moon? One of my favorite things to do is sit on the beach and watch the moonrise over the ocean. It elevates my mood and stirs up a feeling of wonder and otherworldliness—watching that bri
Send us a textJen Hardy is a true beach girl - so much so that after receiving a life-threatening health diagnosis, she instinctively knew that she - and her family - needed the healing power of the beach to get through it. So, Jen, her husband
Send us a textToday’s episode is a conversation I had recently with Jessie King Regunberg, author of the book SEARCHING FOR SEASHELLS: An Artist’s Guide to Treasures on the Beach It’s all about the enchanting world of seashells and how they hav
Send us a textI recently had the opportunity to visit one of the beaches on my bucket list—Venice Beach. Venice is on the Gulf Coast of Florida and is often called the “shark tooth capital of the world” because of the plethora of prehistoric sh
Send us a textIn early October 2021, when the post-pandemic world was beginning to open up for travel, we had just discovered that Ernie only had a month's vacation before starting a new job; we decided to go on a 12-day adventure in Costa Rica
Send us a textCapturing the essence of the beach with my phone is one thing, but in a painting - in real-time - it is a whole other thing. I’m in awe of anyone who can paint in the moment - no photograph- just sitting in nature with a canvas,
Send us a textI was a guest on an Instagram live with Amanda from Northern TIdes Studio and Wallace J. Nichols, author of Blue Mind - talking about water, the Blue Mind movement, and the healing properties of the ocean. Amanda asked how living
Send us a textWhen I started thinking seriously about moving from land-locked Orlando to the beach, the first three questions people would ask were, “What beach?” “Where will you live?” and “What will you do?” I would say, “I haven’t decided wh
Send us a textIt’s February, so in the spirit of this Month of Love, I asked my soulmate, Ernie, to join me on the podcast because it’s a very special month for us.Although I’ve talked about how we met and our journey to living out our vision h
Send us a textI love quotes, especially the ones that when I hear them, I think, " Oooh, I can relate to that - or that is so inspiring! I need to write that one down before I forget it! " I’ll rush to scribble it in a journal or notebook - it’
Send us a textImagine, you’re about to do what might be the craziest thing you’ve ever done. And you’re thinking this could be crazy good or crazy stupid.Then the “what ifs” start to creep into your consciousness: “What if something goes wrong?