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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.
Episodes
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
46 min
Serial entrepreneur Deanna Sapp-Phillips outlines her path from wedding photography to REALTOR® and COO of a thriving construction company. Showing how passion, teamwork, and unwavering integrity fuel continuous reinvention.
Hosted by: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
43 min
A conversation with Franklin Rivera about following his Inner Voice for inspiration, creativity, family values and life decisions.
Hosted by: Carol Hasbrouck
Luxury & Beach Realty
Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
19 min
In this episode Egohosa, a single mother in Nigeria, shares how she built an orphanage and became the adopted mother to hundreds of children.
Hosted by: Dr. Doral R. Pulley
doctorpulley.com
Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
30 min
In this episode Dr. Emmanuel Ohue, a student at Benin University in Nigeria, shares how he came from poverty to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor.
Hosted by: Dr. Doral R. Pulley
doctorpulley.com
Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
43 min
Financial powerhouses Kim McMillion and Liz Moneymaker demystify the road from first paycheck to lasting legacy, revealing how smart advising and estate planning safeguard every mile of your money journey. Plug in for myth-busting stories and quick, actionable tips that make charting your own route to generational wealth feel doable—no trust-fund required.
Hosted by: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
52 min
Join Jenean in her quest for helping people change from the inside out. From the markets and prisons of India to the boardrooms across America, Jenean has learned and implemented change strategies that have saved lives and made fortunes.
Hosted by: Carol Hasbrouck
Luxury & Beach Realty
May 22, 2025
May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
44 min
Credit isn’t just about numbers—it’s a system most people were never taught to navigate. In this episode, Dena speaks with Kevin Faulkner of 3B Credit Health. Kevin breaks down what really impacts your score, how to take back control, and why understanding your credit report is a crucial step toward financial freedom.
Hosted by: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
48 min
In this episode of Sun Readers, we sit down with Dianne Nutting, author of Hurricane (The Charmed Book 1), to explore her journey as a writer, the power of storytelling as an emotional outlet, and the balancing act of parenting while pursuing creative work. She reflects on the themes woven into her YA novel and the personal experiences that shaped it.
Hosted by: Eric Nutting
The Growth Coach of St. Pete
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
46 min
Join Keyla as she solo-travels to Sedona, AZ being lead by her Inner Guidance System and butterflies, manifesting miracles along the way.
Hosted by: Carol Hasbrouck
Luxury & Beach Realty
Apr 17, 2025
Apr 17, 2025
46 min
Ryan of CIO.LEGAL is joined by Renée E Thompson Esq, Professor of Legal Practice Management and Technology at the University of Florida, Mediator at Upchurch Watson White & Max, and Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar.
Hosted by: Ryan Bankston
CIO.legal
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
31 min
This episode encourages listeners to connect with people on the breath level so that can celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equity. It also acknowledges that life is a love journey and people are on the continuum of tolerance, acceptance, and diversity.
Hosted by: Dr. Doral R. Pulley
doctorpulley.com
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
53 min
In this 5th episode of Innvestnu, Dr. Jason Miller, of Miller Chiropractic and Wellness, opens up about the decade-long grind before his business truly found its rhythm. From humble beginnings to real talk on ownership, legacy, and what he wishes he knew starting out — this one’s for anyone playing the long game in entrepreneurship.
Hosted by: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
57 min
Join the Sun Readers for a thoughtful discussion of Finding Your Lighthouse with author Jenean Perelstein. In this final session, we reflect on key insights, share personal takeaways, and explore how to put the book’s guidance into action.
Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Lighthouse-Jenean-Merkel-Perelstein/dp/0692842942
Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025
24 min
Be the Love You Want to See. It starts with trusting and loving yourself.
Hosted by: Carol Hasbrouck
Luxury & Beach Realty
Mar 20, 2025
Mar 18, 2025
Mar 18, 2025
35 min
This podcast reinforces the idea that people can make changes and sustain them through planning, preparation, and partnerships.
Hosted by: Dr. Doral R. Pulley
doctorpulley.com
Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
51 min
In this fourth episode of "Innvestnu", Dena speaks with Carlos Morales, CEO and board member of Reliable Residential. Carlos shares how he helped transform a single-location garage-door operation into a multi-state, 100M+ powerhouse—without starting from scratch. Tune in to learn why acquiring an existing business can leapfrog the most grueling startup hurdles, how to spot easy-to-fix issues that can 10X your investment, and why a culture-first mindset is vital for explosive (and sustainable) growth. If you’re ready to ditch the 9-5 and build serious wealth, this conversation is a masterclass in turning someone else’s foundation into your own empire.
Hosted by: Dena Glassco
www.denaglassco.com
Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
50 min
In this episode of The Sun Leaders Podcast, I, The Growth Coach of St. Pete, sit down with Scott Perelstein, COO and Consultant with Alchemie Academy. We dive into the essential elements of workplace culture, how to maximize productivity, and the unique dynamics of running a business with your spouse. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or team member, this conversation is packed with insights to help you navigate the modern workplace with purpose and success.
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.