Necessary Pursuit

Jacksonville! St. Augustine! If you love Hospitality as much as I do...you’re going to love this one as much as I love my guests, Donnie & Paul from Flamingo Coffee!After nearly 10 years in the game, these two owners and operators have built more than a coffee brand — they’ve built a family, driven by pure love and joy for hospitality.We talk life, pursuit, and, of course, their passion project: Flamingo Coffee.Tune in, listen, and enjoy!

From a small town in New York, DJ Mike has come a long way! He not only dominates the scene in the Greater Tampa Bay Area but has also taken his talents across the country — from headlining on cruises to spinning in Nashville and Las Vegas.Despite his busy schedule, Mike still finds time to be the kind of friend everyone wishes they had. In this episode, he opens up about his journey from small-town life and learning the ins and outs of radio to becoming an award-winning DJ with a reputation for moving crowds.And of course, we couldn’t forget his lifelong fascination with Debbie Gibson — yes, he’s an official “Diamond Deb Head”!

Newly crowned Best of the Bay - Best Podcast in Tampa Bay for 2025 winner and I am your host, Shane McCabe. Except this episode has a surprise host and a little twist to it.Since starting this podcast, I have thought about recording an episode where I talk about my own pursuit in life and this is just that, my pursuit with special guest host, JP Taylor! I hope you enjoy this episode as I talk about my life and career thus far!

Local fashionistas Kim & Becky are my next guests on Necessary Pursuit!I've admired their style for years, and now I finally had the chance to sit down with them to talk about fashion, friendship, and their journey to becoming true NEPA Icons.Enjoy!

Jeremy Campbell...where do I begin. Jeremy is an Executive leader with 22 years of experience specializing in Sports, Entertainment, and large-scale event operations. He is quite literally the expert in strategic planning, logistics, and execution for events hosting up to 1.5 million guests in a single weekend. Known for operational agility, dynamic leadership, delivering world-class guest experiences across diverse environments and most importantly, he's a Seinfeld fan!!!Jeremy is not only my boss, but he's a mentor and friend! I hope you enjoy this one.

You need to meet Christian Robinson! We discuss his pursuit and how he realized at a very early age that he was able to not only dance like the Late Great Michael Jackson, but he also sounds like and mimics him perfectly. I have seen a lot of Tribute Artists throughout the years and I have specifically seen a lot of Michael Jackson Tribute Artists...Christian is by far, THE BEST! Please listen and enjoy my conversation with him and try to catch him on the road as he heads out to perform with his new band!

To say that Jeremy Scott is a BOSS is an understatement! I've been listening to Jeremy Scott of Jeremy Scott Fitness for the last 6 years on many different platforms and he has helped me gain some incredible knowledge on fitness and finance. Like his brick and mortar business in Scottsdale, AZ is named "Jeremy Scott Fitness", you can also find him on all socials and podcast platforms under that same name. This episode features Jeremy talking about his pursuit in life and how he has become one of the most successful business owners in the fitness world! Have a listen and enjoy!

Adriannette Williams currently serves as the Assistant Dean of DEI and Law at Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, TN. Having grown up in a small town as the middle child and only girl to a very conservative Southern Baptist Family, she defied all odds and became an Attorney at Law immediately out of college where she also served as the Director of the Florida Bar Association and was on the Board of Trustees who settled George Floyd's Estate. Adriannette is a Powerhouse Attorney and Leader. She is also a new Mom and we had the best conversation. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.

I'm not sure what I can say about my friend and yours, Laura Dennis. She has accomplished so many things in her time practicing law, navigating businesses, being a Mother and Wife and just being an all around good person and friend. Laura is the ultimate 007 Agent and she is not only part of my first ever season of Necessary Pursuit but I've chosen her to close out my Season! I know you'll enjoy this as much as I have and i'm proud to have Laura as a friend and interviewee! Thanks for listening to Season 1! This is Laura Dennis!

Angelique is the Transaction Special Events Coordinator for Equality FL, she is an advocate for all things LGBTQ+, she has many degrees and wears many hats...oh and she was also in charge of getting over 1200+ Drag Entertainers to the Capitol in Tallahassee last Spring. Angelique is THE ONE!!! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Enjoy the second half of my conversation with my friend, our favorite "Forever Learner" and incredible Leader, Cyndi Elliot!

Leadership 101 and all the necessary tools to reach your goals! I'm talking with my friend and colleague Cyndi Elliot. This is part 1 of our conversation. Enjoy!

"Meet people where they are because you just don't know what people are carrying". This is the biggest takeaway from all of my interviews thus far. Season 1 has quite the lineup of guests and some awesome quotes...but this one from Brooke takes the cake!!! Enjoy Necessary Pursuit with Me & Brooke Cartus!

I don't know how to introduce this woman... Dawn is a force to be reckoned with in the field of Motherhood and Philanthropy. Please visit www.spreadspencerssparkle.com and support this new journey that Dawn and her family have started. This interview is so special to me and it means the world to have Dawn as my guest. Enjoy!

Noreen Infantino is one of the smartest women I know! Listen to her talk about her pursuit to becoming a business owner at the age of 28 and how she navigated challenges and successes in this episode on Necessary Pursuit.

This passion project could not have a better start. Esme Russell-ICON-LEGEND-QUEEN. and i'm talking with her! i hope you enjoy this as much as i did!