Find the Connection

Kendra Robertson

Welcome to Find the Connection Podcast where Kendra Robertson, Realtor® with Keller Williams Atlantic Partners, explores the history, development, events and stories that make where we live so inviting. As someone who has been actively involved in leadership roles, in Northeast Florida, as a real estate professional, she finds that it’s the community that sells real estate. Join her as she interviews people making a difference, and some that have helped her in her real estate and wellness journey, both at a local level and nationally. Take a listen as Kendra “finds the connection”.

  1. Inside the Magic of Deck The Chairs - EP 19

    FEB 5

    Inside the Magic of Deck The Chairs - EP 19

    In this episode, Kendra Robertson talks with Kurtis Loftus about building community through art, storytelling, and public space. Kurtis shares the evolution of Deck The Chairs, how it grew into a major arts initiative in Jacksonville Beach, the role of youth and student artists, and why sustainability, partnerships, and accessibility are essential to keeping community-centered events meaningful and impactful. 🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson 👤 Guest:🖋 Kurtis Loftus – Community Advocate, Artist & Founder of Deck The Chairs ⭐ Guest Bio  Kurtis Loftus is the founder and creative force behind Deck The Chairs, a nonprofit public art experience that has become one of North Florida’s most beloved holiday traditions. Since 2013, the event has transformed Jacksonville Beach into a celebration of art, light, and community—supporting student creativity and arts education while drawing more than 120,000 visitors annually. Kurtis also hosts the Knot Strong podcast, where he shares stories of resilience, creativity, and community connection. With a background in design, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership, he continues to use storytelling and the arts to inspire connection and lasting impact. 💡 Key Topics Covered ✔️ Community-based public art ✔️ Student and youth arts programs ✔️ Nonprofit growth and sustainability ✔️ Partnerships with cities and cultural organizations ✔️ Preserving tradition while scaling impact 📇 Connect with Kurtis Loftus: 🌐 Website → https://deckthechairs.org/ 📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/deck_the_chairs/ 📺 YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/@KNOTStrong 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/deckthechairs/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtis-loftus-71b9637/ 🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson: 🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/ 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/#KnotStrongPodcast #KurtisLoftus #theDonna #GuinessWorldRecord #surfingmarathon #CommunityArts #PublicArt #DeckTheChairs #NonprofitLeadership #KendraRobertson #CommunityLeadership  #kendrarobertsonrealtor #homesbykendra #kellerwilliamsrealty #kellerwilliamsatlanticpartners #kwwellnesscommunity #kwwellnessambassador  #duvaloceanswimmers #duval #northeastflorida #northeastfloridarealtor #FindtheConnectionPodcast #FindtheConnection

    48 min
  2. Building Community, Wellness, and Purpose Through Real Estate - EP 18

    JAN 22

    Building Community, Wellness, and Purpose Through Real Estate - EP 18

    In this episode, Kendra Robertson sits down with Lance Wilson, a mission-driven real estate professional to discuss building a values-based brand through community, wellness, and authenticity. The conversation explores niche marketing, aligning business with personal passions, hosting meaningful events, prioritizing health, and using real estate as a platform to create impact while maintaining balance, purpose, and long-term sustainability. 🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson 👤 Guest:🖋 Lance Wilson – Co- Founder of Vegan Realty & Host of The Health & Real Estate Podcast  ⭐ Guest Bio Lance is the Co-Founder of Vegan Realty, a mission-driven brokerage that donates $1,000 from every transaction to animal rescue organizations. Passionate about community and collaboration, he brings people together to create fun, impactful events alongside changemakers who want to use their talents to make the world better. Lance is also the host of the Health & Real Estate Podcast and the owner of the Health & Real Estate Community, where he helps professionals simplify wellness and make lead generation enjoyable. He uses real estate as a platform to create meaningful impact—both locally and within the industry. #RealEstateWellness #NicheBranding #CommunityBuilding #PurposeDrivenBusiness #VeganRealty #LanceWilson #healthandrealestatepodcast  #KendraRobertson #kendrarobertsonrealtor #homesbykendra #kellerwilliamsrealty #kellerwilliamsatlanticpartners #kwwellnesscommunity #kwwellnessambassador #kwluxury #northeastfloridarealtor #FindtheConnectionPodcast #FindtheConnection 💡 Key Topics Covered ✔️ Niche marketing and inbound lead generation ✔️ Community-first real estate strategies ✔️ Health and wellness in high-performance careers ✔️ Events as relationship-building tools ✔️ Purpose-driven business growth 📇 Connect with Guest: 🌐 Website → https://www.skool.com/health-and-real-estate-5034/about? 📱 Instagram →https://www.instagram.com/veganrealty/ 📱 Instagram →https://www.instagram.com/lanceiamhealthy/ 📱 Instagram →https://www.instagram.com/health.and.realestate/ 📺 YouTube → https://youtube.com/@healthandrealestatepodcast?si=r_oh4zgqqsX9iFNx 🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson: 🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/ 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    45 min
  3. This Side of Alcohol with Peggi Cooney - EP 17

    12/04/2025

    This Side of Alcohol with Peggi Cooney - EP 17

    In this empowering conversation, Kendra sits down with author and social worker Peggi Cooney to explore her alcohol-free journey, the healing power of connection, and how trauma, purpose, and community shape long-term sobriety. They dive into Peggi’s book, This Side of Alcohol, her growing online community, the Zero Proof Experience events, and how her work in social services influenced her transformation. 🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson 👤 Guest:🖋 Peggi Cooney – Author, Speaker & Chief Connection Officer at ZPE Connect ⭐ Guest Bio As a Social Work Instructor/Cooach with a Master's in Social Work, Peggi has spent 16 years in Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services as a social worker. Since getting sober, she has become a sobriety advocate and has developed quite a following from her book, This Side of Alcohol, through Facebook, Instagram, and her website. 💡 Key Topics Covered ✔️ Peggi’s journaling-to-book journey ✔️ ACEs, trauma, and addiction education ✔️ Creating alcohol-free communities ✔️ Zero Proof Experience events ✔️ Finding purpose & building healthy routines ✔️ New workbook: Landing on Your North Star 📇 Connect with Peggi: 🌐 Website →https://thissideofalcohol.com/ 📱 Instagram →https://www.instagram.com/thissideofalcohol/ 📘Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/thissideofalcohol 🔗 LinkedIn →  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggi-cooney-599ba19b/ 🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson: 🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/ 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/#thissideofalcohol #peggicooney #wearetheluckiest #lLauraMcKowen #theluckiestclub #Bac2Zero #UNaddiction #NzingaHarrison #sobercurious #alcoholfreeliving #sobercommunity #traumainformed #personaldevelopment #podcastinterview #healingjourney #ZeroProofExperiences #ZPEConnect #SoberCurious #SoberintheCity #WellnessCommunity #KendraRobertson #kendrarobertsonrealtor #homesbykendra  #kwwellnesscommunity #kwwellnessambassador  #sobersis #alcoholfreelifestyle #AF #thrivinginsobriety #duvaloceanswimmers #FindtheConnectionPodcast

    47 min
  4. Zero Proof Experiences with Susie Streelman - EP 16

    11/20/2025

    Zero Proof Experiences with Susie Streelman - EP 16

    In this uplifting conversation, host Kendra Robertson talks with Susie Streelman, founder of Zero Proof Experiences, about her journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle and how it sparked a movement of connection, travel, and community. Susie shares the origins of her zero-proof events, the rise of alcohol-free beverages, and how choosing a different path opens space for clarity, energy, and authentic living. 🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson 👤 Guest:🖋 Susie Streelman – Founder of Zero Proof Experiences ⭐ Guest Bio- Take wellness and travel to the next level with Zero Proof Experiences, where connection is always the guest of honor—and alcohol simply isn’t on the list.After taking a personal break from drinking, Susie discovered she loved life on the alcohol-free train. What came next surprised even her: hosting a zero-proof travel experience that sold out and sparked a movement. Sober in the City gives attendees a true taste of what an alcohol-free gathering can be: four-course dinners paired with crafted zero-proof beverages, inspiring guest speakers, mixology demos, curated daytime and evening activities, and a community of wellness-minded travelers.In a sober-curious world, Susie has created a vibrant, inviting space for what’s next with ZPE Connect. 💡 Key Topics Covered ✔️ Susie’s shift to an alcohol-free lifestyle ✔️ Creating Zero Proof Experiences ✔️ Growth of alcohol-free beverages & culture ✔️ AF travel: Bali, Germany, upcoming Australia trip ✔️ Building community through connection 📇 Connect with Susie Streelman: 🌐 Website → https://zeroproofexperiences.com 📱 Instagram → https://instagram.com/zeroproofexperiences 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/streelmanpt/ After Magazine: https://aftermagazine.com/interview-with-susie-streelman-of-zero-proof-experiences-cover-summer-2024/ 🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson: 🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/ 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #ZeroProofExperiences #SoberCurious #AlcoholFreeLiving #AFTravel #WellnessCommunity #KendraRobertson #kendrarobertsonrealtor #homesbykendra  #kwwellnesscommunity #kwwellnessambassador  #sobersis #alcoholfreelifestyle #AF #thrivinginsobriety #duvaloceanswimmers #FindtheConnectionPodcast #thissideofalcohol #williamporter #alcoholexplained #toddkinney

    50 min
  5. Building Wellness into Your Success with Kimberly Guiry - EP 15

    11/06/2025

    Building Wellness into Your Success with Kimberly Guiry - EP 15

    In this inspiring episode, host Kendra Robertson sits down with business coach and wellness advocate Kimberly Guiry to discuss the connection between success, balance, and self-care. Kimberly shares her journey from entrepreneur to creator of the Keller Williams Wellness Community, how a life-changing accident reshaped her purpose, and why she believes every agent should build a wellness plan alongside their business plan. 🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson 👤 Guest:🖋 Kimberly Guiry – KW MAPS Coach & Founder of Keller Williams Wellness Community ⭐ Guest Bio: Founder of the KW Wellness Community, a Business Strategist and Performance Coach, Kimberly is dedicated to fostering health, wealth, and wellness for entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities. With 25 years of experience, she has worked with a diverse range of clients, including real estate developers, tech founders, celebrities, the military, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies. Kimberly is an ICF-certified coach with over 15,000 hours of coaching, passionate about helping clients find their purpose, maintain work-life balance, and enhance mindset and motivation. She is also trained in mental wellness, NLP, and is a Call Creator with PeaceLove. When not coaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and engaging in outdoor activities like yoga, running, and cycling. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Building a business that supports your well-being ✔️ The origin and impact of the KW Wellness Community ✔️ How to recognize burnout and restore balance ✔️ Setting healthy boundaries as a real estate professional ✔️ Why wellness should be part of every agent’s business plan 📇 Connect with Kimberly Guiry: 🌐 Website → www.kwwellnesscommunity.com 🌐 Website → https://mapscoaching.com/coaches/kimberly-guiry/ 📱 Instagram → @kwwellnesscommunity 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyguiry/ 🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson: 🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/ 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #KimberlyGuiry #RealEstatePodcast #WellnessInRealEstate #KWWELLNESS #WomenInBusiness #MindsetMatters #IconsOfRealEstate #KendraRobertson #KWNextGen #garykeller #theonething #KellerWilliamsRealty #KWClarity #kendrarobertsonrealtor #homesbykendra  #kwyoga #PeaceLove #MAPS #MAPSMasteryCoach #lifecoachlead #performancecoach  #kwwellnessambassador  #alcoholfree #alcoholfreelifestyle #ICFTrainedCertifiedCoach #thrivinginsobriety  #northeastfloridarealtor #FindtheConnectionPodcast

    36 min
  6. Purpose, Discipline, and Living with Intention - EP 14

    10/23/2025

    Purpose, Discipline, and Living with Intention - EP 14

    In this episode of Find the Connection Podcast, host Kendra Robertson sits down with Mark Dilworth, former Keller Williams Team Leader from Northeast Florida, to discuss living a purposeful and disciplined life. Mark shares how his career challenges shaped his mindset, how intentionality helped him rebuild after financial hardship, and why giving back through mentorship fuels his new chapter. Together, they explore resilience, family, and what it truly means to live with purpose—both in business and beyond. 🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson 👤 Guest:🖋 Mark Dilworth – Former Team Leader, Keller Williams Atlantic Partners ⭐ Guest Bio:  An Executive Business Leader with more than two decades of experience. A proven track record of success in corporate sales strategies, team building, and business development. Mark has contributed to the multi-million-dollar growth of both start-up and Fortune 200 companies in the real estate, bookkeeping and medical sales industries. He is even more proud to have served as a mentor and supporter of the talented teams he has led throughout his career. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ The importance of living with intention ✔️ Rebuilding through resilience and mindset ✔️ Lessons in leadership and mentorship ✔️ Discipline, faith, and daily gratitude practices 📇 Connect with Mark Dilworth: 🌐 Website → https://www.dilworthbookkeeping.com/ 📧 Email → DilworthBookkeeping@gmail.com 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdilworth1/🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson: 🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/ 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a

    44 min
  7. Building Community Through Real Estate, Service, and Leadership - EP 13

    09/18/2025

    Building Community Through Real Estate, Service, and Leadership - EP 13

    In this episode of Find the Connection Podcast, host Kendra Robertson speaks with Britton Sanders, founder and broker of Fluid Realty. Brit shares his journey from buying his first home at 19 to building a thriving boutique brokerage focused on quality, culture, and community. He discusses lessons from his family’s real estate roots, the growth of Fluid Realty, and the importance of service—whether through lifeguarding, blood drives, or giving back locally. His story is one of leadership, resilience, and heart. 🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson 👤 Guest:🖋 Britton Sanders – Founder, Owner & Broker, Fluid Realty ⭐ Guest Bio: As a native of Neptune Beach, Florida, Britt Sanders loves to share his contagious passion for Jacksonville Beach and the surrounding communities with residents and buyers alike. His career in real estate began early watching his mother, father, and aunt (Susan Sanders) work in the industry. For the last 2 decades, Britt has purchased, sold, and run many of his own construction projects. Britt continues to invest in property in Jacksonville Beach and loves to rejuvenate beautiful beach homes for the community. He also believes in giving back to the area by serving as a volunteer on the Jacksonville Beach Planning Commission which considers new applications for building and development in the Beaches community. The Sanders family resides in Jacksonville Beach with his wife, Laura Sanders, and their three active children, Caden, Jack, and Audrey. Britt believes the buying and selling experience should be a “Fluid” adventure and one that clients will remember forever! In founding Fluid Realty, Britt’s vision is to create a real estate company that is focused on high-quality, attentive relationships that won’t be found in any other local real estate company. The entire Fluid Realty team exemplifies this vision and offers an unmatched level of care when it comes to meeting clients’ real estate needs. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Building Fluid Realty with intention and culture ✔️ Leadership lessons from family and mentors ✔️ Balancing wellness, family, and business ✔️ Giving back through lifeguarding and blood drives ✔️ Preserving and developing the Neptune Beach community 📇 Connect with Britton Sanders: 🌐 Fluid Realty → https://www.fluidrealty.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fluidrealty/?hl=en 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/fluidrealty/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittonsanders/ 🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson: 🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/ 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/#KendraRobertson #BrittonSanders #FluidRealty #JacksonvilleBeachOceanRescue #JBOR #USLA #JacksonvilleBeachOceanLifeguard #CommunityLeadership #RealEstate #lifesouthcommunitybloodcenter #lifesouth #JBplanninganddevelopment #kendrarobertsonrealtor #homesbykendra #kellerwilliamsrealty #kellerwilliamsatlanticpartners #kwwellnesscommunity #kwwellnessambassador #kwluxury  #duvaloceanswimmers #duval #duvalcounty #northeastflorida #northeastfloridarealtor #FindtheConnectionPodcast #FindtheConnection

    38 min

  8. 08/29/2025

    From Golf Pro to Luxury Real Estate Leader - EP 12

    In this episode of Find the Connection Podcast, host Kendra Robertson sits down with Keller Williams Luxury Ambassador Bill Devore. Bill shares his inspiring journey from professional golf to overcoming addiction and building a thriving real estate business in Asheville, North Carolina. He reveals how surprise-and-delight touches create raving fans, the power of networking within KW Luxury, and the five principles agents can apply to thrive in today’s tough market. 🎧 Hosted by: Kendra Robertson 👤 Guest: 🖋Bill Devore –Broker/REALTOR at The Bill DeVore Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Luxury Ambassador, Asheville, NC ⭐ Guest Bio:Bill DeVore is a top producing luxury real estate agent based in Asheville, NC, serving as the Carolinas Regional Ambassador for Keller Williams Luxury and the Agent Leadership Council’s Luxury Chair. Known for his unwavering integrity, boundless energy, strong work ethic, and exceptional commitment to providing creative and personalized service throughout every real estate transaction, he takes great pride in his role as a leader, trainer, and motivator for agents in his Market Center, exemplifying his commitment to cultivating a culture of excellence and inspiring others to achieve their full potential.  💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Bill’s transition from golf to real estate ✔️ Building a brand through surprise-and-delight touches ✔️ Networking and mentorship in KW Luxury ✔️ Lessons from resilience and recovery ✔️ Five action steps to thrive in today’s market 📇 Connect with Bill Devore: 🌎 Website → http://www.billdevore.com 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/BillDeVoreBrokerREALTOR X → https://x.com/BillDeVoreRLTOR 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/billdevorerealestategroup/# 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-devore-pga-091a9938/ 🎙 Follow Kendra Robertson: 🌎 Website → https://kendrarobertson.com/ 📘 Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/kendrarobertsonrealtor/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kendra_robertson_realtor 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-niemi-robertson-6a19063a 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    30 min
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Welcome to Find the Connection Podcast where Kendra Robertson, Realtor® with Keller Williams Atlantic Partners, explores the history, development, events and stories that make where we live so inviting. As someone who has been actively involved in leadership roles, in Northeast Florida, as a real estate professional, she finds that it’s the community that sells real estate. Join her as she interviews people making a difference, and some that have helped her in her real estate and wellness journey, both at a local level and nationally. Take a listen as Kendra “finds the connection”.

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  • Creator
    Kendra Robertson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kendra Robertson
  • Show Website
    Find the Connection