Vero Beach Podcast - Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™

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Welcome to the Vero Beach Podcast—where we share the stories behind the businesses, makers, and dreamers shaping our community. Each week, we’ll sit down with local business owners and community leaders to hear their journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From family-owned shops to bold startups, you’ll get to “meet your neighbors” and discover what makes Vero Beach such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Because when we know the stories, it changes how we shop, connect and care for our community, Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™ Subscribe now and be part of the story.

  1. Nuglow By K - Part 2: Inside A Skincare Studio

    12H AGO

    Nuglow By K - Part 2: Inside A Skincare Studio

    Send a text Ever wonder what it truly takes to run a credible skincare studio? We sit down with Kylie from Nuglow by K for a candid look at the grind and the grace: hospital-grade cleaning, relentless prep, and the thoughtful choices that turn treatments into lasting results. From the first 45 minutes of setup to late-night laundry and DMs, Kylie shows how safety, systems, and empathy power every glowing before-and-after you see online. We dive into the nuts and bolts of sanitation—soap-and-Barbicide baths for tools, Cavicide on every surface, and a reset mentality that treats the room like a clinical space. Then we get practical about services. Kylie explains why custom facials are the smartest entry point, how she reads skin and builds a plan, and why chemical peels belong to the cooler months to protect against hyperpigmentation. She breaks down microdermabrasion and hydrofacials in plain language, shares why men often need more assertive exfoliation, and even walks us through beard facials for cleaner, healthier skin under the hair. Beyond beauty, Kylie opens up about paramedical tattooing for scar camouflage, upcoming 3D areola work for mastectomy patients, and natural lip enhancements that focus on harmony, not hype. The throughline is care. She previews every step before touching a client’s face, offers options from light to advanced without pressure, and follows up the next day to answer questions and calm nerves. That kind of communication is rare—and it’s exactly what builds loyalty in a crowded local market. If you’re curious about real skincare, not shortcuts, this conversation is your blueprint. Tap play to learn how smart timing, clean technique, and honest guidance create results you can see and a relationship you can trust. If you found value here, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves skin talk, and leave a quick review—what part changed how you think about facials? Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    22 min
  2. Nuglow By K - Part 1: Your Face Isn’t A Fast Food Order

    2D AGO

    Nuglow By K - Part 1: Your Face Isn’t A Fast Food Order

    Send a text Skincare shouldn’t feel like a sales trap or a guessing game. We sit down with aesthetician Kylie Castro of Nuglow by K to explore how empathy, curiosity, and custom plans can transform your routine and your confidence—without the hype or quick-fix promises. Kylie shares how a lifelong habit of research and reading turned into a results-driven practice focused on corrective facials and customized Korean skincare. We talk about the emotional side of breakouts and dryness, why language matters when someone is vulnerable about their skin, and how listening first leads to better outcomes. You’ll hear how she builds trust from the first hello—starting with simple conversation, cleansing before critiquing, and using intake forms to tailor a plan that fits each person’s life, tolerance, and goals. We also dig into the difference between over-the-counter products and professional-grade care, including when chemical peels can accelerate progress and when patience is the smarter move. Kylie explains why she changes only one variable at a time, how to avoid barrier damage from over-exfoliation, and what “results” should really look like: calmer inflammation, steady hydration, smoother texture, and that unmistakable glow that lasts. Along the way, she offers practical advice you can use today, from choosing actives for sensitive skin to setting realistic timelines that keep you motivated. If you’re ready to trade quick fixes for thoughtful care, this conversation will help you map a routine you can actually stick with—and feel good about. Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who needs skincare clarity, and leave a review to help more listeners find us. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    19 min
  3. 21st Amendment - Part 3: Vero's Hidden Gem, Poured Neat

    FEB 13

    21st Amendment - Part 3: Vero's Hidden Gem, Poured Neat

    Send a text Ever wonder how a small coastal town quietly builds a powerhouse community around a local distillery? During this episode we sit with Jeff from 21st Amendment Distillery to trace the heartbeat of Vero Beach—why the locals matter most, how philanthropy stays front and center, and what it takes to run a craft spot that feels like home without losing sight of hard numbers. The conversation starts with the town’s small-but-growing vibe and moves into the honest calculus behind menus, seasonal traffic, and serving snowbirds while protecting the people who keep the lights on in August. Jeff opens up about stepping onto a ballroom floor for Healthy Start Coalition’s Dancing With The Stars and why fundraising deserves integrity and time. He shares the practices that keep him grounded: weekly men’s league hockey an hour north, a quiet cigar, and anonymous evenings at beach hotels where no one expects shop talk. Those habits sharpen the axe so his team can pour better, listen longer, and keep the space welcoming. It’s a candid look at owner-led hospitality, where giving back, mindful leadership, and attention to detail turn a bar into a community anchor. We close with legacy and what endures after the last glass is rinsed: family on the inside, family on the outside. Jeff wants guests to walk in, set down their pack, and forget life for a while—craft spirits and calm service making room for connection. If you care about Vero Beach, local business, or the craft spirits scene, this conversation offers practical insights and a reminder that real community is built one choice at a time. If this story resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves supporting local spots. Your support helps more neighbors find their place at the table. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    10 min
  4. 21st Amendment - Part 2: People Make The Room (Craft, Team & Community)

    FEB 11

    21st Amendment - Part 2: People Make The Room (Craft, Team & Community)

    Send a text Slip into a private tasting room, at 21st Amendment Distillery, where Victorian mirrors, antique chairs, and a ceiling woven from whiskey staves set the tone for a different kind of night out. We pull back the curtain on how a modern speakeasy aesthetic blends with a team-first mindset to create a space where people breathe easier, sip slower, and feel genuinely taken care of. Jeff shares why the front-of-house feels both vintage and fresh, with layered seating nooks and cozy corners that invite conversation. He opens up about leadership choices that put the team before everything else—because a valued, trusted staff delivers the kind of warmth and consistency guests can feel the moment they walk in. From intentional onboarding and a handbook that spells out mission and service standards, to a culture that avoids drama and rewards accountability, the throughline is clear: people make the room. We also explore the experiences that keep regulars coming back. Think hands-on cocktail classes around a big communal table, a blend-and-fill-your-own-bottle program where whiskey lovers craft a custom expression and wax-dip it, and private dinners and tastings for deeper dives. Then we head into cigar country, tracing Jeff’s trip to Nicaragua and the creation of a mild, house-branded 21 AD cigar designed for broad palates and perfect whiskey pairings. The conversation lands on “Cigars for Freedom,” a program that matches house cigar purchases to send care packages to service members, with a new contact in the works to keep that mission alive. By the end, the purpose shines: build a room where guests can set down their packs for a while, and give the team what they need to make that relief repeatable. If this story resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves great spaces and better service, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can find us. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    14 min
  5. 21st Amendment - Part 1: Whiskey, Service & A Second Chance

    FEB 8

    21st Amendment - Part 1: Whiskey, Service & A Second Chance

    Send a text A hidden tasting room, and a bourbon that proudly wears both the American and Florida flags—welcome to our sit-down with 21st Amendment Distillery founder Jeff Palleschi. We start with a clink of 21AD, a 90-proof bourbon built to be smooth without losing its backbone, then open up the larger story: how a former Marine turned a love of American whiskey into a people-first craft distillery in Vero Beach. Jeff walks us through the hard parts you don’t see on a tasting flight: sourcing and installing boilers and chillers in a region without the distilling infrastructure of Kentucky or Tennessee, managing seasonality on the Treasure Coast, and choosing culture over convenience by training a team to deliver what he calls “unreasonable service.” We share how his bartenders read the room—present without hovering, precise without pretense—and why hospitality, more than hardware, sets the standard for every pour. The conversation turns deeply personal as Jeff recounts his fight through dyslexia after viral meningitis, the years of confusion before a diagnosis, and the school that rebuilt his learning from the ground up. That journey forged systems, discipline, and empathy that now shape his business: organized prep, clear routines, and a mission to serve people before product. We explore the patriotic spirit woven into the space—Washington and Lincoln on the walls, a Marine emblem tucked high—and a welcome that invites different views to share one bar, one drink, one conversation. If you care about craft spirits, small business realities, or the quiet power of service that actually serves, you’ll find a lot to love here. Pour a glass and join us as we talk bourbon, boilers, team culture, and the faith that carries a first-time founder through curveballs. Enjoy the episode, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more neighbors discover the show. What does great service mean to you? Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    24 min
  6. Season Two Begins! – Vero Beach Podcast

    FEB 2

    Season Two Begins! – Vero Beach Podcast

    Send a text We launch season two with gratitude, fresh ideas, and a few stories from behind the scenes. Collaboration across Vero Beach keeps surprising us, and a serendipitous 21st guest brings a bourbon giveaway for local listeners. • community support turning “new” into “newish” neighbors • booking momentum through June and beyond • collaboration over competition among local businesses • favorite moments and the enduring Mayberry vibe • production lessons, gear upgrades, and the 45-minute non-record • family editing shout-out and bonus episode ideas • introducing Vero Drop-Ins for live, on-location sound • season two guest teases across wellness, fitness, and food • the 21st Amendment Distillery tie-in and giveaway • how to be a guest and list your business or band for free Go follow @myverobeachdotcom on Instagram, and when that post goes out on Monday, February 9th, click the repost button. Repost Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for extra entries. We will announce the winner live the following Monday. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    23 min
  7. Tribe Coffee - BONUS EP: Why Your Coffee Tastes Burnt & How To Fix It

    JAN 14 · BONUS

    Tribe Coffee - BONUS EP: Why Your Coffee Tastes Burnt & How To Fix It

    Send a text Ever wonder why your coffee swings from watery to bitter when you swear you followed the same steps? Join us as Sean, from Tribe Coffee, breaks down the science that separates a forgettable cup from a balanced, sweet, and aromatic brew—no jargon storms, just clear rules you can use today. We start with roast profiles and what they really mean for taste. Light roasts are fibrous and lively, built for longer contact to unlock delicate sugars and acids; dark roasts are carbon-heavy and need quicker extractions to avoid ash and smoke. Freshness is non-negotiable: once a roast creeps past the twelve-week window, oxidation steals the aroma and turns nuance into paper. That history explains why many palates grew up loving “bold” coffees—dark profiles often masked staleness in long supply chains—but specialty coffee is changing that by highlighting origin flavors, from Brazil’s chocolate and nuts to African fruit and florals. Then we get practical with the core framework: dose, contact, and yield. For espresso, think 18 grams in, 36 grams out, in about 27 seconds. For drip, watch the grind: too fine and water pools, scorching grounds and extracting bitterness; too coarse and it rushes through, leaving a flat, weak cup. We share how to choose grind size by method—French press, drip, moka pot, and cold brew—and why light and medium roasts shine in long steeps, while dark roasts need shorter contact. You’ll also hear how modifiers and sugar shape expectations, and how to slowly dial them back so the coffee’s natural sweetness and texture take the stage. Finally, we offer a simple French press routine you can repeat tomorrow: medium grind, thorough saturation, five to seven minutes of patience, then a slow plunge. Want more body? Steep longer. Brewing a lighter coffee? Let it cool slightly before plunging to reveal layered sweetness. Whether you love chocolate-heavy Brazilian lots or fruit-forward African coffees, small, precise tweaks open a bigger world in your cup. If this helped you brew better, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves coffee, and leave a quick review telling us your favorite roast and method. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    17 min
  8. Blue Agave - Part 3: Small Town, Big Heart, Vero Beach

    JAN 2

    Blue Agave - Part 3: Small Town, Big Heart, Vero Beach

    Send a text What if a beach town chose character over skyline? We sit with Steve of Blue Agave to unpack why Vero Beach still feels like a place you can recognize from one year to the next: low-rise limits protect ocean views, locals trade stories about the days past US 1, and Friday night football can fill a stadium like few small towns can. The result isn’t sleepy; it’s intentional, and it changes how people live, dine, and stay connected. Steve shares how visitors become residents, why so many young locals return after college, and what it’s like to run a restaurant in a town that values independent places over chains. We talk about the Dodgers’ lasting legacy at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, the pride around a state-ranked high school team, and the way streaming a game at the restaurant keeps community energy alive. This is hometown culture at work: sports as social glue, familiar faces at the bar, and a beach that still belongs to the horizon. Growth hasn’t stopped; it just moved west. Old citrus properties and horse lots are giving way to neighborhoods, and with that expansion comes a choice about where to spend time and money. Steve makes the case for shopping local and exploring downtown—grabbing tacos at Blue Agave, comparing notes with other chefs, and keeping the heart of Vero beating. If you’ve ever wondered how a small city can grow without losing what makes it special, this conversation maps the tradeoffs and the wins. Join us, share it with a neighbor, and if you’re nearby, stop by Blue Agave in downtown Vero Beach. If you enjoyed the show, leave a quick review and help more locals find a reason to come back to the places they love. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

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Welcome to the Vero Beach Podcast—where we share the stories behind the businesses, makers, and dreamers shaping our community. Each week, we’ll sit down with local business owners and community leaders to hear their journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From family-owned shops to bold startups, you’ll get to “meet your neighbors” and discover what makes Vero Beach such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Because when we know the stories, it changes how we shop, connect and care for our community, Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™ Subscribe now and be part of the story.

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