Becky sits down with longtime entrepreneur Mitch Glaeser for a wide-ranging conversation about business, innovation, leadership, economic development, and the future of the Gainesville area. Mitch shares lessons from building and leading numerous companies, helping other entrepreneurs, and continuing to say yes to the right opportunities after decades in business.

They also dig into the thinking behind San Felasco Tech City and Mitch’s belief that communities, businesses, and people each have their own unique “fingerprint.” For Mitch, successful development isn’t about copying what worked somewhere else — it’s about understanding what makes a particular community work and creating an environment where businesses can start, grow, and thrive.

The conversation touches on keeping opportunities available for local talent, creating jobs that support the lives people want to build, and thinking beyond “affordable housing” toward the larger goal of affordable living.

And because this is Coffee Talk, there’s also a little good-natured snark about Becky’s boots before they get down to business.

Grab your coffee and settle in for a conversation about entrepreneurship with a much bigger purpose.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com

Becky sits down with Pam Landis for a conversation about reinvention, determination, entrepreneurship, and following new passions. Pam shares stories from her years in aviation — including owning and flying helicopters — and the journey that eventually led her to a new business adventure with Graze Crazy.

At the heart of their conversation is a simple reminder: new beginnings don’t have an expiration date.

Community Spotlight: Becky talks with Brett Buell of the Gainesville Opportunity Center, an organization helping people whose lives have been significantly interrupted by mental illness find a path back into the community.

Grab your coffee and meet a woman who definitely took the scenic route.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com

Becky sits down with Daurine Wehbe for an honest conversation about family, career, real estate, and the constantly changing challenge of work-life balance. Daurine shares some of the path that led her into real estate, what she has learned from working with clients, and the importance of being intentional with both her professional and personal life.

Their conversation explores making time for family, putting down the phones and being present, knowing when something needs your attention, and recognizing that “balance” doesn’t necessarily mean giving every part of life equal time every day.

Community Spotlight: Becky introduces listeners to the work of Partnership for Strong Families, including a personal conversation about foster parenting, adoption, and the difference a supportive family can make in a child’s life.

Grab your coffee and join the conversation.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com

Becky shares the story behind the show — from dreaming about radio as a 10-year-old girl to eventually finding her way behind the microphone — and explains her vision for Coffee Talk: authentic conversations, positive stories, local voices, and the people and organizations making a difference in our community.

Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and get to know the heart behind Coffee Talk with Becky Dee.

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Voiceover & original music by Dan Kreitz — DKVOPro.com