On The Record With Sarina Fazan

The things you like, or find funny for that matter, truly reflect your personality and values. That is what inspired Joey Lundahl and Statler Gause to create “The Meme App,” that was designed to put a much more personable spin on the traditional dating app lineup. As men in their 30s, these eligible bachelors are searching to date with intent, and Jonathan Perrone, friend of the Meme App creators, makes this very clear! In this episode, we cover everything from the “7 styles of humor,” to baby fever... and yes, men get baby fever too! Join us as we hear all about the app that builds connections based off of humor, and see how these three men are navigating modern-day dating while taking superficiality out of the equation.

“The YMCA is for everybody- it has grown to be an organization that can touch every life” This On the Record features Matt Mitchell, CEO and President of the Metro Tampa YMCA, and Dawn Kita, Director of Community Health. Together, they share the history of the YMCA and how it has shaped the lives and character of each community it’s present in. Matt never expected the YMCA to become a career for him, and since the 5 years he’s been here, he has watched the YMCA become an indispensable part of Tampa Bay. With programs such as LiveStrong, senior-living activities, youth development, and services geared towards mental health, healthcare, and food security, Matt and Dawn describe how the YMCA is much more than just a place to “Get fit.” “No matter who you are, what you are, how you worship, how you love, the YMCA is a place you can connect with people- it’s for everybody.”

How lucky were we to have former St. Petersburg Mayor, Rick Kriseman and his gorgeous, talented wife, Kerry, in the studio for Love in America? Sarina has been dying to know their love story... and what perfect timing for them to share it with us following their 30th wedding anniversary? Rick and Kerry discuss their personal journey on building a family with faith as the foundation, while sharing their experience of intersecting the Jewish and Catholic religion in the upbringing of the children. The two lovebirds express the importance of “finding similarities and respecting differences” as the key to a successful relationship. When a first date watching Silence of the Lambs turns into a one-of-a-kind romance... you know these two share a real kind of love! You absolutely have to tune into this episode to hear the perspectives from this role-model couple.

When Jen Bingham and her husband moved to Tampa Bay from Chicago, they quickly realized the wine culture wasn’t quite the same. Not long after their realization, they were inspired to contribute to the Bay Area by sharing the importance and value of a quality bottle of wine. That’s when Cru Cellars was born in 2010. Pour a glass with Sarina for this On the Record, as we learn about the history behind some of the finest wines and the development of Cru Cellars. The Owner, Jen, and Director of Cru Cellars, Julian Mayor, join me in an “early happy hour” while pouring me a variety of samples of their unique-quality wines and sharing the facts behind their origins. "There is no other beverage on earth that is meant to be shared than wine...you pop open a bottle and want people to join you.”

“The fairway hasn’t always been fair to us!” “Tee off” your evening with Sarina and tune in to this fun episode of “On the Record,” as Sarina speaks to Clemmie Perry and Vasti Amaro of Women of Color Golf! Out of the 25 million people who play golf, less than 1% are women of color. Clemmie, Founder and Creative Director, and Vasti, Director of Strategic Partnerships share the path that led them to the game they love so much. The WOCG was created to promote diversity in the game of golf and encourages accessibility for everyone, all while shining a light on minority representation. These two women dedicate their lives to continue conveying this message, all while hitting some hole in ones together as great friends.