In this episode of the Style Podcast, hosts Lori and Shayne sit down with Dr. Leslie Worth, a Mount Dora-based marriage and sex therapist who was recently named one of Style Magazine’s 40 Under 40 honorees.

Dr. Worth shares her expertise on relationships, communication and sexual wellness while breaking down common myths and misconceptions. The conversation covers topics many people are curious about but don’t always feel comfortable discussing, offering practical insight and professional guidance in an open and approachable way.

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In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Kelsey Gonzalez, Executive Director of Lake Cares Food Pantry, to talk about the growing need for food assistance in our community and how Lake Cares is stepping up to meet it. Kelsey breaks down the difference between a food pantry and a food bank, shares eye-opening local statistics on food insecurity, and explains how the community continues to rally around families in need.

The Lake & Sumter Home Builders Association joins us to break down everything you need to know about the upcoming Parade of Homes, one of the region’s most anticipated showcases of design, craftsmanship and innovation. In the first half of the episode, HBA board members walk through how the Parade of Homes works, when it takes place, how to access the homes, and the different ways the public can explore both in-person and virtual entries across Lake and Sumter counties.

In the second half, two local builders sit down with us to talk about their featured properties, the design choices behind their homes, and what sets their projects apart in this year’s Parade.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard Bosshardt, a retired plastic and reconstructive surgeon who shares his personal testimony of speaking out—and being silenced—within his own professional organization. Dr. Bosshardt opens up about the challenges he faced for standing by his convictions and the personal cost of taking a principled stand. Beyond his career, Dr. Bosshardt has used his surgical expertise to serve others around the world, providing life-changing reconstructive care in countries where access to specialized treatment is limited.

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.

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.

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