I Am Lakeland®

Spreading love & kindness from Lakeland, Florida.

I Am Lakeland® is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts I Am Lakeland®, a general show with 12 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #146

  Shwetha & Mina of JJ’s Fusion Khaana sit down with Don Burns.

  Jul 27, 202655 minS1

  <p>In this episode of "I Am Lakeland," host Don Burns is joined by Shwetha (Shay) and Mina, the founders of JJ’s Fusion Khaana. This vibrant local business is taking the Lakeland food scene by storm with its "Indo-Fusion" cuisine, blending traditional Indian flavors with global influences like Chinese, Mexican, and Italian.</p><p>Shay, who is actually a trained doctor (MBBS), shares her incredible "faith story" of how she traded her stethoscope for a spatula. After opening her first restaurant in Wuhan, China, she eventually brought her culinary vision to Lakeland, where she met Mina. Together, they have bu...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #148

  Yusuf Wanders of Wanderverse Studios sits down with Don Burns.

  Jul 27, 202626 minS1

  <p>In this episode of "I Am Lakeland," host Don Burns sits down with Yusuf Wanders, the founder of Wanderverse Studios. Originally from Turkey and now residing in Plant City, Yusuf shares his unique journey from studying computer science to becoming a creative force in the music industry.</p><p>Yusuf explains the mission behind Wanderverse Studios: helping independent artists create sustainable income through emotional storytelling. By pairing music with authentic, human-driven content, Yusuf aims to help artists stand out in an era increasingly dominated by AI-generated media.</p><p>Whether you're an aspiring musician, a tech professional looking for...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #149

  Jessica & Luanna of Polk County Women Mean Business sit down with Don Burns.

  Jul 27, 202622 minS1

  <p>In this episode of "I Am Lakeland," host Don Burns is joined by Jessica Robinson and Luanna Baughman to share the story behind Polk County Women Mean Business (PCWMB). This rapidly growing organization has transformed from an informal networking group into a powerful community dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs across Polk County through collaboration, education, and genuine connection.</p><p>The guests discuss how PCWMB fosters a "community over competition" mindset, providing a space where business owners can drop the sales pitch and find real friendship and professional support.</p><p>Whether you're looking to scale your business or...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #150

  Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors sits down with Don Burns.

  Jul 27, 202638 minS1

  <p>In this episode of "I Am Lakeland," host Don Burns sits down with Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors for a compelling look at his journey from military service to becoming a leader in the global business brokerage industry. Michael shares how his background as a chemical weapons officer in the U.S. Army and his corporate experience with PepsiCo and Nestle prepared him for the high-stakes world of buying and selling companies.</p><p>The conversation delves into the strategies that helped Michael navigate the 2008 recession, emphasizing the importance of resilience and focusing on "singles and doubles"—the es...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #151

  Robin Pettersson of Pathway Consultants sits down with Don Burns.

  Jul 27, 202625 minS1

  <p>In this episode of "I Am Lakeland," host Don Burns sits down with Robin Pettersson, the founder of Pathway Consultants, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, faith, and the power of human-centered HR. Robin shares his fascinating journey from being born in Sweden and moving to Florida as the child of missionaries to his current role as a champion for small businesses in Lakeland.</p><p>Robin’s path is anything but conventional. He recounts his early days learning English with a picture dictionary at Wendell Watson Elementary and his time spent in the IB program. He also provides a...

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.