In this powerful episode, we sit down with Simona Brestowski, an Agent Concierge at ERA Grizzard Real Estate, whose life story reaches far beyond the real estate world. Simona shares her remarkable journey as a refugee from Czechoslovakia, recounting how her family risked everything to escape a communist regime in search of freedom and opportunity. Through resilience, faith, and determination, Simona’s story traces the path from uncertainty and fear to building a meaningful life and career in the United States.

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In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Benjamin Mack-Jackson, a journalist, author and visual storyteller whose work has preserved the voices of a generation. Benjamin is the founder and executive director of the WWII Veterans History Project, a nonprofit dedicated to capturing and sharing firsthand accounts from World War II veterans and eyewitnesses around the world.
He has interviewed nearly 350 veterans across more than 10 countries, directed the feature-length documentary Normandy Revisited, and authored World War II History for Teens. His traveling museum exhibitions bring rare wartime artifacts and personal stories to communities throughout the United States.

This week on the Style Podcast, we sit down with Scott Chevalier, Executive Director of the Powerhouse Youth Project, for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation. Scott shares how he and his team invest in the lives of young people through dynamic school programs, high-energy assemblies, and long-term mentorship designed to keep students on the right path—or help them find their way back. He explains how Powerhouse Youth Project focuses on connecting with students through engaging presentations, practical life-skills education, leadership development, and a mentorship model built around authentic relationships.

This week on the Style Podcast, we welcome Tanya Meyer of Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue and the irresistibly social kitten gnocchi to talk about their incredible work fostering and caring for animals in need! Go to HoffmeyerAnimalRescue.com or find Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue on Facebook to donate, volunteer, or visit.

This Week on The Style Podcast we sit down with Tavares Police Chief Sarah Corsey for an inside look at how the Tavares Police Department is redefining what it means to be community oriented. Chief Corsey shares the story behind their unique Facebook page, the impact of the Citizens Police Academy, and the department’s charitable initiatives that are making a real difference across Lake County.

This week on the Style Podcast, Shayna & Lori welcome Denise Burry, Executive Director of Forward Paths, to discuss how this remarkable organization transforms young lives. Discover the story behind Forward Paths and their mission to create a supportive community where youth can secure housing, transportation, job skills, and essential services—all designed to set them on a path toward lasting success.

In this episode of the Style Podcast, we welcome David Booth, Founder and President of Combat Veterans to Careers. David shares his military service experience, his recovery from a neck injury sustained from an IED explosion in Iraq, and the vital work his organization does to support combat veterans and their families through career opportunities and enhanced quality of life programs right here in Central Florida.

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