The songs you know. The stories you haven’t heard. Mitch Vanderhagen, co-founder of Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest, joins Everybody Loves Naples to talk about bringing Nashville’s hit songwriters to Naples—and the purpose behind the music.

N2N brings people together through songs and storytelling while supporting meaningful causes. This year’s beneficiaries include St. Matthew’s House, helping individuals and families facing hunger, homelessness, and addiction, and Hacienda of Hope, a children’s home and school in Ecuador.

Upcoming events:
• November 5, 2026: A Night on the Naples Princess—an intimate songwriter showcase on the water.
• January 23, 2027: The 6th Annual Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest at Cambier Park.

A perk for our listeners: Use code ELN27 for 10% off tickets to the January main show!

Get tickets and event details.

Chef Kayla Pfeiffer returns to Everybody Loves Naples—and this time, we’re catching up on her newest venture, Heyday Cookshop.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Food Network Chopped Champion, and 2025 James Beard Emerging Chef semifinalist, Kayla has become one of the leading voices in Naples’ evolving culinary scene. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of Heyday, sharing how the concept came together, what distinguishes it from Bicyclette Cookshop, and how food, music, local ingredients, and creative collaboration all play a part in the experience.

We also talk about the inspiration behind her dishes, the realities of opening another restaurant, Heyday’s rotating chef residency program, and what Kayla hopes to bring to the Naples community.

And of course, we finish with rapid fire—covering food, music, personal favorites, kitchen opinions, and a few answers that may surprise you.

Visit Heyday Cookshop at 4691 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103.

Open daily from 5–9 p.m.

Learn more and make a reservation at heydaycookshop.com.

What happens when you trade a 14-year career in federal law enforcement for entrepreneurship—and build a thriving business while raising a newborn?

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Cail, founder and CEO of Medrano & Cail, to talk about her remarkable career transition and the heart behind her mission to empower small-business owners. Jennifer shares how she grew her firm from the ground up, why understanding your numbers is essential for sustainable growth, and how the right financial partner can give entrepreneurs more confidence, clarity, and freedom.

Jennifer is also my own bookkeeper, so I can personally attest that she offers far more than bookkeeping—she’s a trusted advisor, problem-solver, and true advocate for her clients. Whether you’re building a business, navigating growth, or simply feeling overwhelmed by your finances, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and far less alone.

Connect with Jennifer and Medrano & Cail:

📍 Naples, Florida
🌐 Website: www.medranoandcail.com
📸 Instagram: @medranoandcail
💼 LinkedIn: Jennifer M. Cail – Medrano & Cail
📘 Facebook: Medrano & Cail
📧 Email: jennifer@medranoandcail.com
📞 Phone: 239-610-5056