Voices That Inspire Extended Interview
Voices that Inspire is where Tallahassee’s movers, shakers, and trailblazers share what fuels their passion. Hosted by retired WFSU Director of Content and Community Partnerships, Kim Kelling, this uplifting podcast takes you in the minds of local leaders, creatives, and change-makers across the Big Bend. Each guest reveals what inspires them—whether it’s a bold idea, a personal journey, or the community itself. Get ready for stories that spark creativity, ignite innovation, and remind us all why North Florida is such a special place.
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Linda Hall is a visual artist. Ms. Hall is a storyteller at heart, a calling that can oftentimes be difficult while living with Attention Deficit Disorder. She discovered that she can effectively communicate through art. Hall’s community inspires her and her art. -
John Nogowski is a language arts and journalism teacher at Gadsden County High School. He cares about his students and hopes that he can broaden their horizons. This dedicated teacher is thinking outside the box, engaging his students, and causing “trouble” daily in room 416.
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Neil Rambana is an immigration lawyer. His mother’s hard work and dedication as a legal secretary served as a driving force in his choice to become a lawyer. Inspired by his upbringing, he sees his role as father as being the most important role he has taken on to date.
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Isabel Canella is on the cusp of starting her senior year at Lawton Chiles High School. She started this year in Digital Academy, but she felt isolated. So, she switched to in-person school during the second quarter. She relished the ability to connect and interact with her friends and teachers.
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Adam Kaye is the co-owner and developer of Railroad Square Art District. He and his sister inherited the property, and it has been with his family for three generations. He hopes to continue to provide artists pathways toward financial stability.
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Tiyah Isom-Morris is a Vista Leader with Americorps Florida Vista Network. Vista is a program created to alleviate poverty. A life filled with serving her community has prepared Ms. Isom-Morris for her current role. She’s inspired by the thought that she’s sharing her light and love to make a positive impact.
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Ron Sachs founded Sachs Media, an integrated marketing communications firm. He believes the turmoil of the last year has helped bring perspective to three simple and important aspects of life, family, faith and friends. Sachs feels that we should nurture a more civil tone during these divisive times.
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Antonio Jefferson is the president and CEO of The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce. His organization focuses on helping female and minority-owned businesses. Jefferson states that nationally about 41% of Black-owned businesses have had to close their doors for good. He’s inspired by how the Big Bend has stuck together and helped each other during the tumultuous COVID-19 era.
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Peter Kleinhenz works for Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy as the Aucilla River Watershed Coalition Coordinator. He’s loved the outdoors for as long as he can remember. Listen to his story on how he strives to get as much land conserved as possible in our region.
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Lilly Anderson-Messec is the Director of North Florida Programs for the Florida Native Plant Society. While dealing with family tragedy in a dark part of her life, she found light in the wonders of nature.
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Lane Green is a conservationist. He lives on land that his family has owned since the 1830s. Green takes pride in being a steward of his surrounding environment. For 25 years, he worked with Tall Timbers an organization dedicated to fostering exemplary land stewardship through research, conservation, and education.
