In this episode of The Style Podcast, Lake County Communications Director Jeff Foley starts by setting the record straight on Lake County’s infamous “earthquake” — the event that shut down government buildings for the rest of the day and quickly became the subject of public scrutiny, jokes and plenty of memes.

But the conversation goes far beyond the headlines. Jeff takes listeners behind the scenes of Lake County’s communications operation and shares what goes into keeping the public informed when news breaks.

The heart of the episode, however, is Jeff’s personal story. He opens up about his recent cancer diagnosis, the journey he continues to navigate and the perspective he has gained along the way.

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Get the inside scoop on what’s happening at the Education Foundation of Lake County in this episode of The Style Podcast.

First, find out why the foundation made the difficult decision to cancel the Renaissance Faire after 24 years. Then, hear about other upcoming events—including one happening this weekend—and learn more about the work taking place behind the scenes to support students, teachers and schools throughout Lake County.

After 18 years helping shape Akers Media Group and Style Magazine, Tim McRae is turning the page to retirement. In this special episode of The Style Podcast, guest host Gina Horan sits down with Tim to reflect on his remarkable career, the leap of faith that brought him to Akers Media in its early days and the leadership principles that helped grow the company into one of Central Florida’s most recognized media organizations.

In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Kennedy, assistant county administrator for Sumter County, to discuss his unique career journey from serving in both law enforcement and the fire service to helping lead one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.

Stephen shares how his firsthand experience as a first responder shaped his approach to leadership and public service. He also gives an inside look at Sumter County’s new 911 system, explaining how the upgraded technology will improve emergency response, enhance communication and help keep residents safer.

In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Shikita Hill, founder of EmpowerU 1st, to hear the remarkable story behind her journey from corrections officer to community leader.

After spending more than 20 years working in corrections, Shikita gained firsthand experience helping people navigate some of the most difficult chapters of their lives. Those experiences ultimately inspired a new mission — empowering others through education, mentorship and personal development.

On this episode of the Style Podcast, we sit down with Lena Williams of Morris Realty & Investments — a mom, Realtor and one of this year’s Business Women of Style.

Lena shares her journey of building a successful real estate career while balancing the demands of motherhood, business and everyday life.

On this episode of The Style Podcast, our brand new host Lindsay Sanders sits down with Amanda Gaskin, owner of Ultimate Health and Style Magazine’s 2026 Business Woman of the Year.

Amanda shares her incredible journey from experiencing homelessness as a child to working her way through nursing school, building a successful business and finding the love of her life along the way. It’s a powerful story of a true American dream.

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