In this episode of Hometown Jax, we sit down with Emilee Burchette, a dedicated healthcare leader who has spent her career running nursing homes and rehabilitation centers with a heart for compassionate care. Emilee shares her journey into the healthcare industry, from unexpectedly stepping into the field to becoming an Read More
Send us a textThis is an episode from the People of Animal Health Podcast, hosted by Stacy Pursell, Founder and CEO of the VET Recruiter. Stacy interviews the host of Vet Life Reimagined. Dr. Megan Sprinkle, a board certified veterinary nutritionist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and self-proclaimed odd veterinarian. From caring for Read More
Hometown Jax is all about spotlighting Jacksonville’s incredible business owners, innovators, and leaders who are making a difference in the community. Hosted by Aaron Bacus and Jason Kindler, this podcast dives into the stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, and impact that define the local business scene. Whether you're looking for inspiration, Read More
Hometown Jax brings you the inspiring stories of Jacksonville’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders. Hosted by Jason Kindler and Aaron Bacus, this podcast dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of local business owners who are shaping the city's future. Whether you’re a business enthusiast, a Jacksonville native, or just Read More
Send us a textIn this episode, you will hear the inside scoop from a third-year veterinary student at Michigan State University. Veterinary medicine was a longtime love, but a second career for Jessica Woo,d who is also a mother and photographer. Jessica also shares her tips for other veterinary students and Read More
Send us a textAbout the Guest:Dr. Jeff Klemens is an Ready, Vet, Go mentor and superfan, relief vet and business owner, and a person with a variety of fun interests (think everything from gaming to craft beer, basically anything that would be a good time!)He is a small animal veterinarian Read More
In this episode of Hometown Jax, host Aaron Bacus sits down with Tony Capozzi, a West Point graduate, veteran, and reservist with an incredible journey through military service. Tony shares his story, from growing up around baseball to becoming a leader in the U.S. Army, serving in combat zones, and Read More
Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial Read More
Send us a textDr. Melanie Goble is a relief veterinarian, a Ready Vet Go mentor, a cofounder of Not One More Vet (NOMV), and an international traveler from Mongolia to Canada! Melanie has some wild stories she has shared with her mentees, and they absolutely adore her. Resources:Not One More Vet Read More
Join host Aaron Bacus as he sits down with Captain Leon Dana, one of Jacksonville's most experienced fishing guides and owner of Palm Valley Charters. From his early days fishing retention ponds at age six to his transition from running a successful family limousine business to becoming a full-time fishing Read More
Send us a textReady, Vet, Go is a 7-month cohort veterinarian mentorship program with live mentorship, community, and real-world skills to help you grow your confidence. It's perfect for early-career vets and anyone transitioning into small animal practice, but anyone is welcome to join. New cohorts start in July and Read More
Join host Aaron Bacus as he sits down with Chris Frison, owner of All Star Barbershop in Jacksonville, Florida. In this engaging conversation, Chris shares his journey from aspiring commercial artist to successful barber and business owner, spanning over two decades of service to the Jacksonville community. From his first Read More
Send us a textReady, Vet, Go is a 7-month cohort veterinarian mentorship program with live mentorship, community, and real-world skills to help you grow your confidence. It's perfect for early-career vets and anyone transitioning into small animal practice, but anyone is welcome to join. New cohorts start in July and Read More
Send us a textResharing an amazing episode of Vet Life Reimagined from 2024. Dr. Dani Rabwin is the founder of Ready Vet Go, a formal mentorship program for new veterinary grads. Dani graduated vet school at UC Davis in 2004, completed an internship, and has been in general practice medicine ever Read More
In this episode of Hometown Jax, we sit down with Laura Zorn, the visionary entrepreneur behind Bravoz Entertainment Center, Jacksonville’s ultimate family fun destination. Laura shares her journey from the corporate world to building a 40,000-square-foot entertainment hub featuring trampoline arenas, laser tag, bowling, and more. She opens up about Read More
Send us a textCurious about your next step in your career? How do you find your dream job? Or maybe you want to learn how to retain top talent? Today's expert guest, Stacy Pursell, will tell all. Stacy Pursell is the founder of VET Recruiter, and she is the top executive Read More
Send us a textDr. Andrew Ciccolini decided to serve in the military as a veterinarian, and he shares what that was like – both the challenges and advantages. But what continues to be a heart thread in Dr. Andrew’s life is the impact of caring for a medically complex child, Read More
Send us a textDr. Andrew Ciccolini decided to serve in the military as a veterinarian, and he shares what that was like – both the challenges and advantages. But what continues to be a heart thread in Dr. Andrew’s life is the impact of caring for a medically complex child, Read More
In this episode of Hometown Jax, we sit down with Josh Evans, former NFL safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars, to talk about life after football and his journey into business, fitness, and real estate. Josh opens up about the transition from professional sports to entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced in Read More
Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 Read More
