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Ocyrus Erickson is the founder of Terra Preta LLC, a soil health consulting and functional landscaping company based in Palm Harbor. In this episode, we dig into the invisible world beneath your lawn — and why what's happening underground affects everything from your plants to your family's health.

What You'll Learn:

• Why synthetic fertilizers are creating dependent, pest-prone plants — and what to do instead
• How weeds are actually diagnostic tools that tell you exactly what's wrong with your soil
• What functional landscaping is and how it can reduce your maintenance costs and chemical exposure
• The surprising link between residential lawn chemicals and serious health conditions like Parkinson's
• Simple first steps for improving soil health in a raised bed or existing yard

About Ocyrus Erickson: Ocyrus is a Palm Harbor native and founder of Terra Preta LLC, a soil health consulting and functional landscaping company. His work is grounded in the science of soil microbiology — the billions of organisms living beneath our feet that determine how healthy our plants, properties, and communities can be. He also creates microscopic art photography to show people the invisible world he talks about every day.

• 🌐 Website: terrapretallc.com
• 🎨 Microscopic art: Microscopic Marvels US on Etsy
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Christopher Strum, President and CEO of C2 Worldwide, joins Donnie Hathaway for a conversation on leadership, overwhelm, and what it takes to stay grounded while building a business. From military experience to entrepreneurship, Chris shares how daily habits, better systems, and the right people can help you lead with more clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the best leaders build strong teams instead of trying to do everything themselves
• How military experience shaped Chris’s mindset on pressure and performance
• Why authentic leadership matters more than copying someone else’s style
• A simple reset strategy for overwhelm that actually works
• How to stay ambitious in business without losing sight of family and presence

About the Guest:
Christopher Strum is the President and CEO of C2 Worldwide, a company that provides full-service lodging and logistics solutions for government, military, and corporate partners. C2 Worldwide offers flexible furnished housing and customized support for projects that require scale, speed, and adaptability. The company serves clients across locations including Tampa, Baltimore, and New York.

Links:

• C2 Worldwide: https://www.c2worldllc.com/
  
  
• C2 Worldwide on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/c2worldwide
  
  
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Cybersecurity can feel complicated, but this conversation makes it practical. In Episode 215, Peter Jalaff breaks down what small business owners actually need to pay attention to, why local businesses are still at risk, and the simple steps that can make a big difference.

If you use email, a CRM, shared files, client records, or online tools to run your business, this one is worth your time.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why small businesses are still a target for cybercrime
• The biggest access and password mistakes business owners make
• Why multi-factor authentication is the easiest first step
• How phishing and AI-powered scams are getting more believable
• What to do now so you are prepared if something goes wrong

About Peter Jalaff:
Peter Jalaff is the founder of Valdivia Solutions, a Tampa-based IT consulting firm focused on identity management, access control, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses. He brings decades of experience helping organizations manage security, compliance, and user access more effectively.

Links:

• Guest website: [Valdivia Solutions]
• Guest LinkedIn: [Peter Jalaff on LinkedIn]
• Palm Harbor Local newsletter: [Palm Harbor Local Newsletter]

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Stroll through the laid-back streets of the Palm Harbor community with this informative podcast, proudly brought to you by Donnie Hathaway with The Hathaway Group, your trusted guide and local expert in navigating the diverse and ever-changing property landscape of Palm Harbor.

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