Elevate Polk is a podcast about small business, entrepreneurship, economic development, and the future of Polk County. Hosted by Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg, the show features honest conversations about what it really takes to build, grow, and lead in a community that is changing fast. From local business stories and ecosystem gaps to workforce, innovation, and opportunity, Elevate Polk explores the ideas, challenges, and people shaping Polk’s next chapter. This is not polished PR or surface-level success talk. It’s a real conversation for builders, leaders, and anyone invested in what Polk can become. <br/><br/><a href="https://chrissannelong.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">chrissannelong.substack.com</a>
ElevatePolk
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Podcast Overview
Elevate Polk is a podcast about small business, entrepreneurship, economic development, and the future of Polk County. Hosted by Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg, the show features honest conversations about what it really takes to build, grow, and lead in a community that is changing fast. From local business stories and ecosystem gaps to workforce, innovation, and opportunity, Elevate Polk explores the ideas, challenges, and people shaping Polk’s next chapter. This is not polished PR or surface-level success talk. It’s a real conversation for builders, leaders, and anyone invested in what Polk can become. <br/><br/><a href="https://chrissannelong.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">chrissannelong.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
October 27, 2021
Helping You to Help(Her)
On this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and Nate talk with the founder of Help(Her), Teresa O’Brien, and enjoy listening to her incredible story. Teresa is a mother of three adopted children, all the same age. She wanted to find the middle-ground between being a stay-at-home mother for her family but wanting to feel fulfilled and impact others. After making the decision to quit her dream job to happily raise her three children, Teresa felt that she needed to dream in a different way! So, she took to creating opportunities for women like her: women who want to stay home still with their kids but have the college degree and skillset to gain some money and help other people. Thus, Help(Her) was born.<br/>When you fall in love with the city of Lakeland, the city will fall in love with you right back. Through the support of the community of women like her and connection after connection, Help(Her) has given many opportunities for both the clients and the help(hers)! After listening to this episode, they hope to remind you that you are valued, what you do matters, and it's always okay to ask for help. You are going to LOVE this episode! <br/><br/>Get full access to Coachable Moments by Chrissanne Long at <a href="https://chrissannelong.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">chrissannelong.substack.com/subscribe</a>
September 22, 2021
The Business of Coaching
On this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and Nate talk with Clarke Freed about entrepreneurial growth coaching and the aspects of both having a coach and being a coach to others. Clarke, having been Chrissanne’s coach for years, tells listeners his story of how he became a coach to others. <br/>Initially working in the Navy and leading young men and women in their day-to-day life, Clarke was encouraged by his wife to pursue coaching. After earning his coach certification, Clarke tells the audience that his goal is to always get better at providing value to his clients, and has his own coach to this day to do so! <br/>Chrissanne and Clarke share the heartwarming and valuable experiences they’ve learned working together over the years, while also discussing some of the greatest challenges they’ve come to face and overcome. Who knows, you might be looking for a coach after this episode! <br/><br/>Get full access to Coachable Moments by Chrissanne Long at <a href="https://chrissannelong.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">chrissannelong.substack.com/subscribe</a>
September 8, 2021
From Welfare to 5-Star
On this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne talks with business owners Jeanna and Mark Parker about the growth of their business as not just a mindset, but what they refer to as a "heartset". <br/>Six years after opening Bella Visage Medical & Aesthetic Rejuvenation, Jeanna and Mark have come an incredible way from living off welfare to running the fastest growing spa in Central Florida. Through their story, we learn that when you’re in the middle of this rut of helplessness, not to sit and wallow in your misery, but to work harder than you ever have before to dig yourself out. <br/>Jenna and Mark exclaim to listeners that their success would not have been possible without the support of the Lakeland community, and because of this, they are always giving back to the community and helping others achieve their goals. <br/>You are going to love their story! <br/><br/>Get full access to Coachable Moments by Chrissanne Long at <a href="https://chrissannelong.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">chrissannelong.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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