by Kerri Parker | Jul 31, 2025 | Podcast
In this episode we connect you with Christian Wagley, a science-rooted environmental advocate working with Healthy Gulf organization. Christian brings a deeply personal connection to this work, sharing a childhood memory fishing with his grandfather —when he first witnessed the loss of a thriving yellow perch population to pollution. That early experience ignited a lifelong commitment to protecting water and communities. In this conversation, we explore what it means to pursue science-driven advocacy and how that expertise is rooted in place.
by Kerri Parker | Jul 29, 2025 | Businesses, Culinary Scene, Events, Walton & Beyond
Two sisters. One unforgettable night in Rosemary Beach. After dinner at Gallion’s, a hidden melody led us to SOWAL House—a secret upstairs venue pulsing with red light, live jazz, and creative energy.
by Kerri Parker | Jul 21, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Here’s a bold idea: what if fear wasn’t the signal to scale back, but a cue to reassess and reinvest—with clarity?
Experienced strategists—those who understand the intersection of purpose and profitability—aren’t just line items in your budget. They are the ones who can spot blind spots, identify untapped revenue potential, and help articulate your value in a way that resonates in any economic cycle.
by Kerri Parker | Jul 20, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Walton & Beyond
The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back The Next BIG Thing on Monday, October 6, 2025, and we’re telling you now—this is not your average business conference.
by Kerri Parker | Jul 17, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Walton & Beyond
What just a few years ago felt like a healthcare desert is now becoming a landscape of hope and healing. With the groundbreaking of a $19 million emergency facility by HCA Florida Healthcare, and the recent opening of North Walton Doctors Hospital, DeFuniak Springs is emerging as a model of progress for small towns across the region.
