25 episodes

This podcast series will share how creative ideas have made the Tallahassee community more successful and the catalysts behind them. It will also highlight how quality of life and innovation serve as key drivers in retaining talent.

Created by Knight Creative Communities Institute Tallahassee (KCCI) is responsible for transformative projects all over Tallahassee like Gaines Street, Cascades Park, Midtown, the new TLH urban park and the #iHeartTally campaign. Find out more at www.kccitallahassee.com.

Host: Betsy Couch
Creator/Producer/Editor: Alison Leavitt

Think TLH KCCI

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This podcast series will share how creative ideas have made the Tallahassee community more successful and the catalysts behind them. It will also highlight how quality of life and innovation serve as key drivers in retaining talent.

Created by Knight Creative Communities Institute Tallahassee (KCCI) is responsible for transformative projects all over Tallahassee like Gaines Street, Cascades Park, Midtown, the new TLH urban park and the #iHeartTally campaign. Find out more at www.kccitallahassee.com.

Host: Betsy Couch
Creator/Producer/Editor: Alison Leavitt

    Think TLH 25: Only in Region to Offer New Life-changing Technology, Capital Regional Medical Center's CEO Alan Keesee

    Think TLH 25: Only in Region to Offer New Life-changing Technology, Capital Regional Medical Center's CEO Alan Keesee

    The CEO of Capital Regional Medical Center, Alan Keesee, sits down to talk about their latest innovation and plans for the future, including two new emergency services locations. Recently, Alan was named Healthcare Young Executive of the Year by the American College of Healthcare Executives. Alan made his way back to Tallahassee to work at Capital Regional in 2018, and he shares why he loves living in this community.

    Visit here: www.capitalregionalmedicalcenter.com

    Read about the new robotic-arm assisted knee and hip surgery: https://capitalregionalmedicalcenter.com/service/total-joint-replacement

    • 17 min
    Think TLH 24: Breaking Down Barriers & Fostering Community, The Village Square's Liz Joyner

    Think TLH 24: Breaking Down Barriers & Fostering Community, The Village Square's Liz Joyner

    One of the most unique practices of Tallahassee is The Village Square, a non-profit that serves as an international model for civil, political discourse among a diverse group of people. In this episode, the Executive Director of The Village Square, Liz Joyner, shares how their events work and improve this community, as well as the other cities they advise across the world. Listen in to learn more about The Village Square and other innovative practices in Tallahassee.

    TLH Village Square Website: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/

    TLH Village Square Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLH.villagesquare/

    FL Village Square Twitter: https://twitter.com/VillageSquareFL

    • 20 min
    Think TLH 23: World Class Technology and Collaboration in Innovation Park, Danfoss President Ricardo Schneider

    Think TLH 23: World Class Technology and Collaboration in Innovation Park, Danfoss President Ricardo Schneider

    Ricardo Schneider, President of Danfoss Turbocor, joins us sharing the innovative work they do as a global company with their main facility and an Application Development Center right here in Tallahassee, Florida. Ricardo talks about why the company and his employees choose and love this community. The research conducted at the MagLab, Florida State University and Florida A&M University, as well as other groups in Innovation Park, allows Danfoss to have a unique partnership and collaboration unlike any other city in the world.

    Danfoss Turbocor: https://www.danfoss.com/en-us/ 

    Danfoss Application Development Center - Tallahassee, Florida: https://bit.ly/2TmXtEs

    Think TLH 11: The World’s Premier Magnetic Laboratory, Director Greg Boebinger: https://bit.ly/2DMmErU

    • 21 min
    Think TLH 22: Best & Unique Practices of the Tallahassee Area, County Commissioner Bryan Desloge

    Think TLH 22: Best & Unique Practices of the Tallahassee Area, County Commissioner Bryan Desloge

    Long-serving Leon County Commissioner Bryan Desloge shares the best practices of Tallahassee, which he discussed with others during his travels as past president of the National Association of Counties (NAC). Commissioner Desloge is a business leader, involved community resident and was recently chosen to be a committee member of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Advisory Council (NAC). 

    Episode Links: 

    Commissioner Bryan Desloge: http://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Home/County-Commission/Bryan-Desloge

    Village Square: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/

    Visit Tallahassee: http://www.visittallahassee.com/ 

    Domi Station: http://www.domistation.com/

    • 20 min
    Think TLH 21: What Feeds the Soul of Tallahassee? Ft. Susie Busch-Transou

    Think TLH 21: What Feeds the Soul of Tallahassee? Ft. Susie Busch-Transou

    In this episode, Susie Busch-Transou, Founder and CEO of Hearth & Soul and Vice President and Co-owner of Tri-Eagle Sales, talks about her love for Tallahassee and what represents the soul of this diverse and innovative community. She also shares what it's like to own two businesses, including creating Hearth & Soul--a unique retail experience disguised in a house. Hearth & Soul recently opened their first flagship store in Austin, Texas, and their Tallahassee headquarters is celebrating their fourth year in business.

    Listen in to learn why Susie chooses to live, work and play in Tallahassee.

    Hearth & Soul: https://hearthandsoul.com/ 

    Tri-Eagle Sales: https://trieaglesales.com/ 

    • 23 min
    Think TLH 20: Why the Spinks Brothers Chose Tallahassee

    Think TLH 20: Why the Spinks Brothers Chose Tallahassee

    In this episode, brothers Jeff and Matt Spinks talk about owning a business, entrepreneurship, and why they chose Tallahassee, specifically the SOMO district. Jeff established the first only float therapy center in Tallahassee, the Driftaway Float Center. Matt owns On the Rocks Bartending which has provided premiere bartending services to Tallahassee and the Big Bend areas since 1999. 

    Driftaway Float Center: http://floattally.com/

    On the Rocks Bartending: https://www.ontherocksbartending.net/

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

J Eighty ,

Awesome Podcast!

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Betsy to talk about DivvyUp and what Tallahassee means to our growing company. Shoutout to Alison who is behind the scenes making all the magic happen!

Thanks for having me!

Keep on sharing the stories of TLH 🚀

CelebrateEveryDay ,

Wonderful Experience

We had the pleasure of participating in one of Think TLH's podcasts and it was truly an enjoyable and inspiring interview. They were very inviting, informed, and professional. This led to a final presentation which was educational and fun while maintaining highlights of this wonderful city we call home, Tallahassee. We would be happy to work alongside Think TLH in the future. Thank you again for the experience and best of luck in all your future endeavours!

OBdocFla ,

Great topics

Very interesting topics presented in a lively format. Thanks for all the great info. Subscribed

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