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Sun Leaders is a vibrant network with a singular purpose: nurturing leadership within our community. The Sun Leaders Podcast is hosted by several members to inspire, empower, and unite individuals passionate about making a positive impact.
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Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
46 min
In this episode, we chat with Meredith Pericles of the Do Good Foundation for a conversation about leadership, community impact, and what it means to serve others with purpose. Meredith shares the mission behind the Do Good Foundation, the importance of creating meaningful change at the local level, and how small acts of service can create powerful ripple effects throughout a community.
Host: Eric Nutting
www.connectstpete.com
Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026
1hr 3 min
In this episode of Sun Readers, we sit down with author, speaker, Happiness Ambassador, and Mind Map Renovations founder Adam Peters to explore the ideas behind his book, The Blueprint to Happy. Adam shares how mindset, relationships, neuroscience, and intentional living can help people move beyond negativity and create a more meaningful life. We also discuss resilience, community, and the practical steps people can take to build happiness from the inside out.
Jul 5, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
49 min
In this episode of Sun Leaders, we sit down with Jameka Williams, candidate for St. Petersburg City Council District 6, for a conversation about leadership, community advocacy, and the future of St. Pete. Jameka shares her vision for the district, the importance of representation and connection, and how local leadership can help create stronger, more engaged communities throughout the city.
Host: Eric Nutting
www.connectstpete.com
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
51 min
There’s a phase where nothing feels like it’s working. No results. No feedback. Just you… still showing up. Most people don’t fail there—they leave. Brandon Hollibaugh shares what that looked like in real time—and what most people get wrong in that stretch.
Host: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
1hr 11 sec
In this conversation, we sit down with author James Bake to explore what actually separates ideas from businesses. We talk about the emotional weight of starting, the discipline required to move forward, and why clarity often follows action; not the other way around. If you’ve ever had something sketched on a napkin but stalled before taking the first real step, this episode is for you.
Hosted by: Eric Nutting
The Growth Coach of St. Pete
Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
55 min
Hosted by: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
Nov 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
53 min
Hosted by: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
48 min
Don’t miss this inspiring episode with Paige Greenlee, a seasoned attorney, solo practitioner, and current member of The Florida Bar (tag) Board of Governors, who has built a respected practice while leading and serving our profession at every level.
Paige shares how her experience in government, large firms, and her own boutique practice has shaped her approach to leadership, service, and balance—and how those lessons guide her candidacy for Florida Bar President-Elect.
She also talks about: How to manage your time and your practice while serving your profession, the evolution of her firm and the systems that keep it thriving and what she’s hearing from lawyers across Florida about the future of our Bar.
Learn more at VoteForPaige.com https://www.voteforpaige.com
Hosted by: Ryan Bankston
CIO.legal
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
59 min
In this episode of Sun Readers, we sit down with Gary King, author of The Happiness Experiment, to explore what happiness can mean to you and how you can achieve happiness in your own life. Through touching personal experiences and a profound way of thinking, we learn how we all can navigate through our lives happily and healthily.
Hosted by: Eric Nutting
The Growth Coach of St. Pete
Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
47 min
In this episode, Dr. Pulley interviews Dr. Lisamaya Varner, one of his mentees. Although Dr. Varner has several gifts, she is now living dream of operating her own business. Listeners will learn the steps and stages for entrepreneurial leadership.
Hosted by: Dr. Doral R. Pulley
doctorpulley.com
Sep 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2025
31 min
My last episode (for now) where we dive into my journey through life and through podcasting. Taking a small break but I will be back!
Hosted by: Carol Hasbrouck
Luxury & Beach Realty
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
30 min
In this episode, Renet Dennard shares her story of healing herself from cancer through forgiveness. After an unsuccessful surgery, she recovered from cancer without chemotherapy or radiation.
Hosted by: Dr. Doral R. Pulley
doctorpulley.com
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
57 min
Dive into this special episode where we find out more about Naaman Creative's Audio Director, Jordan Rosenberg and his life's journey through music, healing and connection.
Hosted by: Carol Hasbrouck
Luxury & Beach Realty
Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
46 min
On this episode, Ryan sits down with Starlett Massey to talk about how she built her firm from the ground up, her take on tech, and how she's become a leader in the community. Starlett reveals a passion for art and events that you won't want to miss.
Hosted by: Ryan Bankston
CIO.legal
Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
22 min
In this episode Dr. Pulley interviews a young who is living his dream of graduating college and landing a well paying job in his field. Amiri McKinnon moved for Los Angeles, California to St. Petersburg, Florida to live his dream.
Hosted by: Dr. Doral R. Pulley
doctorpulley.com
Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025
45 min
In this episode, Dena Glassco sits down with Leonard Gilman—entrepreneur, savvy investor, and digital strategist—to break down how search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t just for marketers, it’s a power move for business growth and brand authority. From building trust online to leveraging content that converts, Leonard shares how showing up on Google can be the difference between getting overlooked or getting paid.
Hosted by: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
42 min
Carol & Alyssa share on Cha Dao, the Way of Tea, recovery, being of service and the beauty of love.
Hosted by: Carol Hasbrouck
Luxury & Beach Realty
Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
35 min
This episode explores the source of dreams, the self of dreams, dream squelchers, dream supporters, and dream success and how to handle each one. Insights shared from Scott Wintrip, author of High Velocity Hiring.
Hosted by: Dr. Doral R. Pulley
doctorpulley.com
Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
53 min
Hosted by: Eric Nutting
The Growth Coach of St. Pete
What is Sun Leaders?
Sun Leaders is a vibrant, dedicated, and inclusive community of leaders in St. Petersburg, Florida dedicated to fostering collaboration, community engagement, business strategies, and leadership development among its members. Our group provides a dynamic platform for local professionals from various industries to connect, learn, and grow together.
OUR MISSION:
Our mission at Sun Leaders is to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to become community leaders and make a positive impact in the community. We achieve this by offering a supportive network, educational opportunities, and several avenues for collaboration.
Meet the Hosts
The power of The Sun Leaders Podcast is that the members are the hosts! Every month each member can host their own episode and contribute to this amazing, collective endeavor. Hear interviews with local business owners, entrepreneurs, upstanding individuals, and leaders with a “lens on leadership.”
Eric Nutting
The Growth Coach of St. Pete
Eric has been an actor, voice over artist and property appraiser and is an entrepreneur to his core. He is a Certified Holistic Life Coach and a Dr. of Philosophy. He is focused on making a difference and truly being of service in life and in business. Eric helps people take a step back, set goals for their lives and businesses, work toward reaching those goals and stay accountable for their process.
The Growth Coach of St. Pete is the largest provider of affordable group coaching, training, and workshops. They offer group and one-on-one coaching for business owners, sales professionals, and self-employed professionals.
Dena Glassco
Reveroll, & Nexa Lending
Dena Glassco is a Real Estate professional with more than 20 years of experience spanning construction, sales, lending, project management, business development, investing, and consulting. As a Loan Officer with NEXA Lending and Managing Member of Reveroll, she specializes in residential and commercial financing while helping homebuyers, investors, and business owners navigate strategic growth through real estate and business acquisitions.
Known for simplifying complex financial concepts into practical strategies, Dena focuses on helping clients build long-term wealth, scale portfolios, and create opportunities for generational impact.
Mike Wagner
Green Oak Lending Group
Michael has extensive experience in the mortgage world from mortgage banking, to processing, to wholesale. He absolutely loves helping clients and creating lasting relationships. Mike believes that trust is the key to every relationship and loves helping them reach their goals.
In his free time, he enjoys going to Tampa Bay Lightning games even though he is a Detroit Red Wings fan at heart, working out, paddle boarding and of course spending time with his fiancé and his 2 dogs.
Carol Hasbrouck
Luxury & Beach Realty
Carol is a published author of 10,000 Miles of Miracles and a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist(CPRES). She specializes in education on the current real estate market, making sure that her clients are taken through all the appropriate and legal steps when they decide to sell a property that is held in probate, and most importantly guiding them through every phase of the real estate transaction as she negotiates the price and terms that they need.
She cares about the people she helps with probate, and knows that some people may need extra time to process the passing of a family member or friend. She is committed to providing executors a proven successful compassionate approach that minimizes stress and efforts, which makes the entire probate process work out well.
Ryan Bankston
CIO.legal
Ryan Bankston is a seasoned IT professional with nearly 20 years of experience serving AmLaw 200 firms, the top corporate law firms in the country. His career began in a humble role, answering calls from attorneys and staff with IT requests and tech issues. Over time, Ryan advanced into leadership positions, which allowed him to travel globally and work closely with client offices, contributing significantly to both IT and Business Operations departments.
Ryan founded CIO.LEGAL, aiming to bring large firm IT solutions to smaller legal operations. This venture was inspired by his realization of the significant disparity between the tech stacks and IT communities of large and small-medium firms. CIO.LEGAL focuses on legal technology and systems innovation, offering services such as cybersecurity assessments, technology assessments, AI readiness and solutions, IT and operations consulting, fractional executive CIO services, virtual reception, outbound marketing calls, tech support, and cloud solutions.
Dr. Doral R. Pulley
Dr. Pulley Ministries
Dr. Pulley is certified as a mental health professional by the National Board of Professional Counselors and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. After 20 years of service, he retired from being the Assistant Principal of St. Frances Academy, an inner city Catholic high school. Dr. Pulley is the Presiding Prelate, President, and CEO of the Church of the Everlasting Kingdom, a network of leaders, assemblies, ministries, and businesses throughout the United States and abroad who manifest the Kingdom of God right here on earth.
Dr. Pulley celebrates more than 45 years in ministry and has worked almost every capacity of the Church. He is known for his ability to effectively train church leaders and to stimulate holistic growth and development.