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Nick Walker, the founder of the newest brewery in Tallahassee Ology Brewing Co., shares his experience in Tallahassee. Being raised in a family of researchers and scientists, Nick was inspired to use his biology and nursing degrees to start a local brewery that specializes in taste, smell and biology. Ology: ologybrewing.com

In this episode, Mike Pate, a passionate leader in the Tallahassee community, shares his experience as a university student and how returning to his alma mater has led to a life of community involvement.  Knight Creative Communities Institute: kccitallahassee.com  2019 KCCI Community Catalyst Information/Application: kccitallahassee.com/get-involved  Experience Tallahassee Festival Facebook: facebook.com/experienceTLH/  Experience Tallahassee Festival Instagram: instagram.com/kccitallahassee/

Tom Block led Florida State to raise a record breaking $1.1 billion. While his studies and passion for sports broadcasting originally brought him to Florida State University, Tom stayed to pursue his dream career on channel 27 (WTXL-TV), ultimately leading to his role as Campaign Manager and Chief of Staff of University Advancement at his alma mater.  Raise the Torch Campaign: raisethetorch.fsu.edu/ More about the campaign: on.tdo.com/2zZY2sN

Recently, Dr. Tom Sawicki, an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Assistant Professor at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, and his colleague, Environmental Microbiologist Associate Professor, Richard Long, made a groundbreaking discovery of a new underwater species. Dr. Sawicki has been able to share his discoveries and experiences in elite journals, as well as with the students and faculty at FAMU. What started out as a new opportunity and warmer weather turned into a place Dr. Sawicki and his family calls home. FAMU: http://www.famu.edu/ Spring 2018 A&M Magazine: https://bit.ly/2PAPHo2 Tallahassee's Top 50 List: https://bit.ly/2zmAldP

How do you design a space that will resonate to a wide-variety of international guests and folks of all background? Alana Taylor and Ryan Sheplak, Project Managers and Designers at Architects Lewis + Whitlock, use architecture to unite nature, culture and people. These skills were put to the test when both Alana and Ryan were chosen to be Knight Creative Communities Institute Community Catalysts. In this episode, they discuss the design process and thinking behind their various projects, such as The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and The Jim Moran Institute. Architects Lewis + Whitlock: http://www.think3d.net/ KCCI 2017 #iHeartTally Catalyst Project: https://kccitallahassee.com/project/ihearttally/ KCCI 2016 See Tallahassee Catalyst Project: https://kccitallahassee.com/project/encompass-tallahassee/ Tallahassee's Top 50 List: https://bit.ly/2zmAldP

The local Proof Brewing Co. has not only made an impact in the Tallahassee area but to the state of Florida, recently been named Best Beer in Florida and Best Brewery. Tune in to find out why the Burroughs, Proof's founders, continue to call Tallahassee home as they embark on their next chapter in the South Monroe district. This episode features Byron Burroughs. Proof Brewing Co.: https://www.proofbrewingco.com/ 1320 South Monroe: https://www.1320southmonroe.com/

Althemese Barnes is a pioneer in the Tallahassee community who has worked diligently to preserve African American history. She was a part of the founding team of the John G Riley Center/Museum, and was instrumental in the creation of the Smokey Hollow Historic Site and the African American History Trail. Barnes' work has been recognized at the local, state and national levels, inspiring others in the United States to do their part in preserving history. Listen to hear her full story... John G Riley Center/Museum: http://rileymuseum.org/site/

Hurricane Michael devastated the panhandle coast before hitting Tallahassee, Florida. Alex and Chelsea Workman and Jesse Taylor collaborated for the first time on a creative project that is benefiting those affected by the storm. Listen in to find out how this idea sparked in the Hurricane aftermath. 100% of the proceeds from the Never Forgotten Coast campaign sales will go to LOCAL Mexico Beach/Port St. Joe based non-profits, directed specifically to their Hurricane Michael relief funds. Learn more: http://bit.ly/FLForeverShirt More ways to help: https://bit.ly/2qhulO8 Thank you to all of the first responders, linemen, police, firefighters and others who have helped the community recover. 

Dr. Sara Hart originally only planned on living in Tallahassee for only two years to do research at Florida State University, but she quickly changed her mind and has made it her home as she develops research utilized worldwide. Dr. Hart discusses her research on cognitive disabilities and how her findings can be used in classrooms and by parents alike. Dr. Hart also talks about the outlets she has found in the community for all of her passions, including running, blogging and empowering women in research. Florida Center for Reading Research: www.fcrr.org POWER: www.womeninedresearch.com

What is placemaking? Knight Creative Communities Institute's Executive Director Betsy Couch answers this question by discussing the projects the diverse groups of KCCI Community Catalysts have implemented. These “sense of place” projects help retain, attract and harness talent, increase entrepreneurship and enhance Tallahassee’s economic mobility. Find out more about KCCI: kccitallahassee.com