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Think TLH

Think TLH

By KCCI

This podcast series will share how creative ideas have made the Tallahassee community more successful and the catalysts behind them. It will also highlight how quality of life and innovation serve as key drivers in retaining talent.

Created by Knight Creative Communities Institute Tallahassee (KCCI) is responsible for transformative projects all over Tallahassee like Gaines Street, Cascades Park, Midtown, the new TLH urban park and the #iHeartTally campaign. Find out more at www.kccitallahassee.com.

Host: Betsy Couch
Creator/Producer/Editor: Alison Leavitt
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Think TLH 09: How to Get Involved in Tallahassee, featuring Mike Pate

Think TLH Nov 08, 2018

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Think TLH 25: Only in Region to Offer New Life-changing Technology, Capital Regional Medical Center's CEO Alan Keesee
Mar 21, 201917:49
Think TLH 24: Breaking Down Barriers & Fostering Community, The Village Square's Liz Joyner
Mar 14, 201920:20
Think TLH 23: World Class Technology and Collaboration in Innovation Park, Danfoss President Ricardo Schneider

Think TLH 23: World Class Technology and Collaboration in Innovation Park, Danfoss President Ricardo Schneider

Ricardo Schneider, President of Danfoss Turbocor, joins us sharing the innovative work they do as a global company with their main facility and an Application Development Center right here in Tallahassee, Florida. Ricardo talks about why the company and his employees choose and love this community. The research conducted at the MagLab, Florida State University and Florida A&M University, as well as other groups in Innovation Park, allows Danfoss to have a unique partnership and collaboration unlike any other city in the world.

Danfoss Turbocor: https://www.danfoss.com/en-us/ 

Danfoss Application Development Center - Tallahassee, Florida: https://bit.ly/2TmXtEs

Think TLH 11: The World’s Premier Magnetic Laboratory, Director Greg Boebinger: https://bit.ly/2DMmErU

Mar 07, 201921:60
Think TLH 22: Best & Unique Practices of the Tallahassee Area, County Commissioner Bryan Desloge
Feb 21, 201920:25
Think TLH 21: What Feeds the Soul of Tallahassee? Ft. Susie Busch-Transou

Think TLH 21: What Feeds the Soul of Tallahassee? Ft. Susie Busch-Transou

In this episode, Susie Busch-Transou, Founder and CEO of Hearth & Soul and Vice President and Co-owner of Tri-Eagle Sales, talks about her love for Tallahassee and what represents the soul of this diverse and innovative community. She also shares what it's like to own two businesses, including creating Hearth & Soul--a unique retail experience disguised in a house. Hearth & Soul recently opened their first flagship store in Austin, Texas, and their Tallahassee headquarters is celebrating their fourth year in business.

Listen in to learn why Susie chooses to live, work and play in Tallahassee.

Hearth & Soul: https://hearthandsoul.com/ 

Tri-Eagle Sales: https://trieaglesales.com/ 

Feb 14, 201923:21
Think TLH 20: Why the Spinks Brothers Chose Tallahassee
Feb 07, 201925:46
Think TLH 19: From Class Project to Startup Success, DivvyUp

Think TLH 19: From Class Project to Startup Success, DivvyUp

With 350,000 pairs of custom socks sold within a few years and even more donated to charity, DivvyUp is on the fast-track for success. Listen in and learn how a group of students turn an idea into a reality.

For more information & to purchase custom socks, visit https://www.divvyupsocks.com/

Jan 31, 201919:28
Think TLH 18: Building Blocks of Community, Donald Gray

Think TLH 18: Building Blocks of Community, Donald Gray

Donald Gray first came to Tallahassee to study architecture at Florida A&M University, and after graduating from Harvard Graduate School of Design, he ultimately decided to return to Tallahassee and make it his home. Donald is a principal and architect at the Tallahassee office of Fitzgerald Collaborative Group. His involvement ranges from mentoring middle schoolers in Gadsden County to being a member of the state's American Institute for Architects. Listen to learn why he decided to return to Tallahassee, and discover his favorite part about designing for communities. 

Fitzgerald Collaborative Group: fitzgeraldcollaborative.com

Jan 17, 201926:45
Think TLH 17: The Film Community in Tallahassee

Think TLH 17: The Film Community in Tallahassee

In this episode, we speak with the Artistic Director of the Tallahassee Film Festival (TFF), Steve Dollar, about the film industry and community in Tallahassee and beyond. He also shares what you can look forward to at the upcoming local festival April 5-7, 2019. 

TFF Website: tallahasseefilmfestival.com

TFF Facebook Page: facebook.com/TallahasseeFilmFestival

Jan 03, 201923:03
Think TLH 16: Creativity in Tallahassee with Coton Colors’ Laura Johnson
Dec 20, 201811:22
Think TLH 15: Behind the Scenes of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare with Cardiologist Dr. Thomas Noel
Dec 13, 201812:44
Think TLH 14: Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Tallahassee, Domi Station's Antonio Montoya
Dec 06, 201827:10
Think TLH 13: Word of South Raising the Bar for Literature and Music in Tallahassee
Nov 29, 201821:37
Think TLH 12: Giving Thanks

Think TLH 12: Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving! This week we have a special, shorter episode featuring former and future podcast guests sharing why they are thankful and grateful for the Tallahassee community and what they have and have built here.

We are so thankful for all of the Think TLH podcast listeners and guests and the support from the community. Enjoy!
Nov 22, 201806:41
Think TLH 11: The World's Premier Magnetic Laboratory, Director Greg Boebinger
Nov 15, 201824:51
Think TLH 10: Pursuing Your Passion With Ology Brewing Co.'s Founder Nick Walker
Nov 15, 201811:53
Think TLH 09: How to Get Involved in Tallahassee, featuring Mike Pate
Nov 08, 201833:32
Think TLH 08: The Man Behind the First $1.1B Fundraiser for Florida State University, Tom Block
Nov 08, 201815:21
Think TLH 07: Discovering New Species and University Research with Dr. Tom Sawicki

Think TLH 07: Discovering New Species and University Research with Dr. Tom Sawicki

Recently, Dr. Tom Sawicki, an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Assistant Professor at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, and his colleague, Environmental Microbiologist Associate Professor, Richard Long, made a groundbreaking discovery of a new underwater species. Dr. Sawicki has been able to share his discoveries and experiences in elite journals, as well as with the students and faculty at FAMU. What started out as a new opportunity and warmer weather turned into a place Dr. Sawicki and his family calls home. FAMU: http://www.famu.edu/ Spring 2018 A&M Magazine: https://bit.ly/2PAPHo2 Tallahassee's Top 50 List: https://bit.ly/2zmAldP
Nov 01, 201824:16
Think TLH 06: Designing Communities with Alana Taylor and Ryan Sheplak
Nov 01, 201830:58
Think TLH 05: What Was Tallahassee's Missing Piece? With Proof Brewing Co.'s Byron Burroughs
Oct 24, 201815:43
Think TLH 04: Importance of History in Tallahassee and Beyond With Althemese Barnes
Oct 24, 201830:26
Think TLH 03: Creative Collaborators — Helping Others After Hurricane Michael 
Oct 18, 201819:53
Think TLH 02: World-Renowned Research in Tallahassee with Dr. Sara Hart
Sep 27, 201827:27
Think TLH 01: Creating Change in Tallahassee with Betsy Couch
Sep 25, 201824:32