Talkin' St Pete

Welcome to Talkin St Pete, a podcast all about the vibrant city of St. Petersburg, Florida. On each episode, we sit down with interesting people who call St Pete home, including business owners, artists, city officials, and more. We explore what makes St Pete such a special place to live, work, and play and discover all the unique and exciting things this city has to offer. From its rich cultural history to its thriving arts scene and bustling local economy, Talkin' St Pete is the perfect show for anyone looking to learn more about this amazing place and the people who call it home.

Talkin' St Pete is a society podcast hosted by Ryan Bogden, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ryan Bogden hosts Talkin' St Pete, a society show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #105

  Is This the Fitness Community St. Pete Has Been Missing? | Sydney Gault & Ava McGuire | 727Fit

  Aug 19, 202651 min

  What started as a beach workout in Sarasota turned into a new fitness community right here in St. Pete. In Episode 105 of Talkin’ St. Pete, Ryan Bogden sits down with 727Fit founders Sydney Gault and Ava McGuire to talk about how they met, how the idea for 727Fit came together, and why they wanted to create something that brings people together through fitness. About a month after coming up with the idea, they launched 727Fit. Their workouts at Upham Beach mix fitness with games, challenges, and ways for people to actually get to know each other. From Sharks and Minnows to St. Pete trivia with burpees on the line, the goal is simple: get outside, get moving, and meet new people. But the episode goes beyond the workouts. Sydney and Ava talk about building 727Fit from scratch, growing a community without losing the personal side of it, working with local businesses, and why getting people off their phones and together in person matters to them. In this episode, Ryan, Sydney, and Ava talk about: • How Sydney and Ava met and started 727Fit • Going from an idea to launching in about a month • Why they chose to build 727Fit in St. Pete • Making fitness fun and approachable • How their workouts help people meet and connect • Their 7.27 Day workout and St. Pete trivia challenge • How their different personalities work together as business partners • Sydney’s marketing background and Ava’s sports psychology background • How feedback from the community shapes their workouts • The friendships that have formed through 727Fit • Growing 727Fit without losing the community feel • Working with local St. Pete businesses and Reggae Rise Up • Bringing more people between downtown St. Pete and the beach • Supporting businesses on St. Pete Beach • What’s next for 727Fit St. Pete has plenty of ways to work out. 727Fit is showing how fitness can also be a way to get outside, meet people, and become part of a community. Would you try a 727Fit workout? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to Talkin’ St. Pete for more conversations with the people and businesses shaping St. Petersburg, Florida. ➜ Follow 727FIT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/727fit/ ➜ Follow Ryan Bogden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.bogden/ ➜ Talkin' St. Pete Website: https://www.talkinstpete.com/ ➜ Talkin' St. Pete Podcast Episodes: https://www.talkinstpete.com/blog ➜ Subscribe to Talkin’ St. Pete on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLQaOD7_fKqYL_XzXaDN5Q ➜ Interested in being a guest on the show? https://linktr.ee/talkinstpete ➜ Ryan Bogden is a licensed REALTOR®. ➜ Sponsored by Bogden Homes: https://www.bogdenhomes.com #TalkinStPete #StPete #StPetersburgFL #727Fit #StPeteFitness #StPeteCommunity #StPeteBeach

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  Episode #102

  Jake & Sydney Newsome | How The Burg Nutrition Grew Into a St. Pete Health & Wellness Community

  Jun 18, 20261 hour

  What happens when a therapist and a chemical engineer quit their careers, move across the country, and bet everything on a business in a city where they don't know a single person? In Episode 102 of Talkin' St. Pete, Ryan Bogden sits down with Jake and Sydney Newsome, owners of The Burg Nutrition and St. Pete Nutrition Bar, to talk about their journey from Mississippi to St. Petersburg and how they built two thriving nutrition bars in less than a year. Jake and Sydney share how they left careers in clinical mental health and engineering to pursue entrepreneurship, why they chose St. Pete, and how the city's welcoming business community helped them grow faster than they ever imagined. What started as a protein shake and energy tea shop quickly became something much bigger. Today, The Burg Nutrition has become a community gathering place where people come not only for healthy drinks, but also for conversation, connection, and a sense of belonging. Throughout the conversation, Jake and Sydney explain why they believe human interaction matters more than ever, how they built a culture focused on relationships, and why they train their team to remember customers by name rather than treat them like transactions. The conversation also covers: - Leaving traditional careers to start a business from scratch - Moving from Mississippi to St. Pete without knowing anyone - Opening two nutrition bars within months of each other - The growth of St. Pete's fitness and wellness community - Building relationships with customers and creating community - Why human connection still matters in a technology-driven world - Managing employees, leadership, and rapid business growth - The challenges of operating multiple locations - Collaborating with local gyms, fitness studios, and small businesses - The importance of hiring for personality and customer service - Authenticity on social media and building a local brand - The future growth of St. Pete and preserving the city's character - Entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and betting on yourself Jake and Sydney also share the story behind some of The Burg Nutrition's most popular menu items, including the Butterfinger, Captain America, Vanilla Elvis, Frog Spit, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch protein shakes, along with how customers can customize drinks with protein, collagen, electrolytes, creatine, BCAAs, and clean caffeine. One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is the impact St. Pete's entrepreneurial community has had on their success. From local business owners offering guidance to fitness studios opening doors for partnerships, Jake and Sydney explain why collaboration, not competition, has helped them build strong relationships throughout the city. The episode also offers valuable insights for anyone thinking about starting a business, making a major life change, or moving to St. Pete. Their story is a reminder that sometimes the biggest opportunities happen when you're willing to leave your comfort zone and take a chance on something new. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, health and wellness, small business growth, fitness, leadership, or learning more about the people helping shape St. Petersburg, Florida, this is a conversation worth watching. 🎙️ Real conversations with people shaping St. Pete. ➜ Follow The Burg Nutrition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theburgnutrition/ ➜ Follow Ryan Bogden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.bogden/ ➜ Subscribe to Talkin’ St. Pete on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLQaOD7_fKqYL_XzXaDN5Q ➜ Interested in being a guest on the show? https://linktr.ee/talkinstpete ➜ Ryan Bogden is a licensed REALTOR®. ➜ Sponsored by Bogden Homes: https://www.bogdenhomes.com #TalkinStPete #StPete #StPetersburgFL #DowntownStPete #StPeteLocal #StPeteSmallBusiness #SupportLocalStPete

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  Episode #101

  Erica Holland | How Roaming Petal Turned Flowers Into a Creative St. Pete Experience

  Jun 10, 202650 min

  Flowers changed Erica Holland's life. Now she's helping bring that experience to people across St. Pete. In Episode 101 of Talkin' St. Pete, Ryan Bogden sits down with Erica Holland, owner of Roaming Petal, to talk about the journey that took her from graphic design and international travel to building one of St. Petersburg's most unique creative businesses. Erica shares how a trip to Bali introduced her to a culture where flowers are part of everyday life. That experience changed the way she viewed flowers and inspired an idea that would eventually become Roaming Petal. What started as a flower workshop business operating out of an apartment and garage has grown into a storefront, workshop space, and community gathering place in St. Pete. Today, Roaming Petal hosts private events, corporate workshops, public classes, and creative experiences designed to help people step away from their screens and spend time creating something with their hands. Throughout the conversation, Erica explains why her mission was never to train professional florists. Instead, she wanted to make flower arranging approachable for everyday people who want to learn a new skill, spend time with friends, celebrate a special occasion, or simply try something different. The conversation also covers: - How Bali inspired the creation of Roaming Petal - Starting a business in St. Pete from the ground up - Growing from an apartment to a dedicated storefront - Mobile flower workshops across St. Petersburg - Private events, corporate workshops, and public classes - Why creativity and hands-on experiences matter - How flowers can help people slow down and be present - Creating a flower dress for Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts - Tips for keeping flowers fresh longer - Common mistakes people make when caring for flowers - The surprising statistic about men receiving flowers - Working with Ronald McDonald House and the Children's Cancer Center - The role St. Pete's business community played in Roaming Petal's growth One of the most memorable parts of the conversation is Erica's story about bringing flowers to families staying at Ronald McDonald House and hosting workshops for mothers at the Children's Cancer Center. Those experiences reinforced her belief that flowers can do more than decorate a room. They can create moments of connection, comfort, and joy during difficult times. Erica also shares practical flower care tips, lessons learned from building a business, and why St. Pete's collaborative community helped Roaming Petal grow into what it is today. If you're interested in local businesses, entrepreneurship, creativity, wellness, or discovering unique experiences around St. Pete, this is a conversation worth watching. 🎙️ Real conversations with people shaping St. Pete. ➜ Follow The Roaming Petal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroamingpetal/ ➜ Book a private workshop: https://trppetaltribe.mykajabi.com/ ➜ The Roaming Petal Website: https://www.theroamingpetal.com/ ➜ Follow Ryan Bogden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.bogden/ ➜ Subscribe to Talkin’ St. Pete on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLQaOD7_fKqYL_XzXaDN5Q ➜ Interested in being a guest on the show? https://linktr.ee/talkinstpete ➜ Ryan Bogden is a licensed REALTOR®. ➜ Sponsored by Bogden Homes: https://www.bogdenhomes.com #TalkinStPete #StPete #StPetersburgFL #DowntownStPete #StPeteLocal #StPeteSmallBusiness #SupportLocalStPete #RoamingPetalhttps://www.instagram.com/theroamingpetal/

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  Episode #100

  The Mayor of St Pete | Ken Welch on The Rays, Hurricanes, Housing, and What Comes Next

  Jun 3, 20261h 22m

  What does the future of St. Pete really look like? In Episode 100 of Talkin’ St. Pete, Ryan Bogden sits down with Mayor Ken Welch for one of the biggest conversations we’ve had on the show so far. From the future of the Rays and Tropicana Field to the Historic Gas Plant District, affordable housing, hurricane recovery, infrastructure, transportation, and local business growth, this episode covers a lot of the topics people around St. Pete have been talking about lately. Mayor Welch talks about the city’s partnership with Pinellas County, the $300 million connected to the original Rays deal, why the city decided not to put more money into it, and what the future could look like after 2028. The conversation also goes into the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District and why he believes the promises tied to that land still matter today, especially when it comes to housing, jobs, and opportunities for the community. The episode also covers: - The future of the Rays in St. Pete - What could happen around Tropicana Field after 2028 - Affordable and workforce housing - Growth happening around Downtown St. Pete - How local businesses are affected by the Rays - A possible convention center in St. Pete - Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery - The Hometown Haulers cleanup program - Moving 2 million cubic yards of debris in 90 days - The proposed $600M SPAR / GO Bond for infrastructure upgrades - Improvements to water systems, drainage, and flooding issues - Transportation plans like the SunRunner and ferry expansion - Keeping the local feel of St. Pete as the city keeps growing Mayor Welch also talks about growing up in St. Pete, seeing how much the city has changed over the years, and the challenge of keeping that balance between growth and preserving what makes the city special in the first place. If you live in St. Pete, own a business here, or just care about where the city is headed, this is one you’ll probably want to watch all the way through. 🎙️ Real conversations with people shaping St. Pete. ➜ Follow Ryan Bogden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.bogden/ ➜ Subscribe to Talkin’ St. Pete on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLQaOD7_fKqYL_XzXaDN5Q ➜ Interested in being a guest on the show? https://linktr.ee/talkinstpete ➜ Ryan Bogden is a licensed REALTOR®. ➜ Sponsored by Bogden Homes: https://www.bogdenhomes.com #talkinstpete #stpete #stpetefl #downtownstpete #MayorKenWelch #tampabayrays #gasplantdistrict #edgedistrict #stpetebusiness #localbusiness #stpetepodcast

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  Episode #99

  What Losing The Rays Means For St. Pete | Doug Jackson, Edge District President

  May 14, 20261h 26m

  What would St. Pete look like without the Rays? In Episode 99 of Talkin’ St. Pete, Ryan Bogden sits down with Doug Jackson, Founder of Douglas G. Jackson, P.A. and President of the Edge District Business Association, to talk about the growth happening around the Edge District and what losing the Rays could mean for businesses around Downtown St. Pete. Doug talks about how much restaurants, bars, and small businesses around Tropicana Field rely on the traffic and energy the Rays bring into the area, and why so many local business owners care about what happens next. The conversation also covers: - The future of the Rays in St. Pete - The history behind the stadium deals - Why local businesses struggled without baseball traffic - The growth of the Edge District - Development happening across Downtown St. Pete - Keeping the local feel of St. Pete as the city grows - How the Edge District works with developers and business owners - Why community spaces and local events matter so much in St. Pete Doug also shares his story of moving from Colorado to St. Pete, building his law firm here, and getting involved with the Edge District as the city continued to grow. This episode feels like one of those conversations a lot of people around St. Pete are already having right now. 🎙️ Real conversations with people building St. Pete. ➜ Follow Doug Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglas.g.jackson/ ➜ Follow Ryan Bogden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.bogden/ ➜ Subscribe to Talkin’ St. Pete on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLQaOD7_fKqYL_XzXaDN5Q ➜ Interested in being a guest on the show? https://linktr.ee/talkinstpete ➜ Ryan Bogden is a licensed REALTOR®. ➜ Sponsored by Bogden Homes: https://www.bogdenhomes.com #talkinstpete #stpete #stpetefl #downtownstpete #tampabayrays #gasplantdistrict #edgedistrict #stpetebusiness #localbusiness #stpetepodcast

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