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Roots, Resilience, and Giving Back: Fort Myers Natives' Journey & Community Impact

December 14, 2023 Old Florida Dream Team Episode 57
Roots, Resilience, and Giving Back: Fort Myers Natives' Journey & Community Impact
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Roots, Resilience, and Giving Back: Fort Myers Natives' Journey & Community Impact
Dec 14, 2023 Episode 57
Old Florida Dream Team

In this week's episode Jess and Erin are joined by Jessica's lifelong friends and Fort Myers natives, Denise Parker and Nikki Porter Perkins. They dive into it all, exploring their fondest memories of old Fort Myers and why they're deeply passionate about their community.

Denise shares her experiences from her family's small cattle farm while also dedicating her time to the nonprofit, One More Child. Their mission—providing essential support to children in need—fuels Denise's work, showcasing the healing power of compassion and love.

Meanwhile, Nikki and Denise co-founded Gulf Coast Youth Livestock, a nonprofit organization that unites to empower Florida's youth. Through leadership development, agricultural education, and spirited competition, they foster tomorrow's leaders and amplify the potential of Southwest Florida's youth.

Expect heartfelt anecdotes, tons of laughter, and inspiring stories. They discuss their personal endeavors, community involvement, and the deep-seated love they have for their hometown. Tune in for a nostalgic journey through Fort Myers and a compelling conversation about making a lasting impact on the youth and the community.



Want us to talk about something specific? Email your requests to info@OldFloridaDreamTeam.com
For more info about OFDT visit OldFloridaDreamTeam.com
For more info about the OFDT Foundation please visit OFDTFoundation.com
Contact us at 239.351.5491

Show Notes

In this week's episode Jess and Erin are joined by Jessica's lifelong friends and Fort Myers natives, Denise Parker and Nikki Porter Perkins. They dive into it all, exploring their fondest memories of old Fort Myers and why they're deeply passionate about their community.

Denise shares her experiences from her family's small cattle farm while also dedicating her time to the nonprofit, One More Child. Their mission—providing essential support to children in need—fuels Denise's work, showcasing the healing power of compassion and love.

Meanwhile, Nikki and Denise co-founded Gulf Coast Youth Livestock, a nonprofit organization that unites to empower Florida's youth. Through leadership development, agricultural education, and spirited competition, they foster tomorrow's leaders and amplify the potential of Southwest Florida's youth.

Expect heartfelt anecdotes, tons of laughter, and inspiring stories. They discuss their personal endeavors, community involvement, and the deep-seated love they have for their hometown. Tune in for a nostalgic journey through Fort Myers and a compelling conversation about making a lasting impact on the youth and the community.



Want us to talk about something specific? Email your requests to info@OldFloridaDreamTeam.com
For more info about OFDT visit OldFloridaDreamTeam.com
For more info about the OFDT Foundation please visit OFDTFoundation.com
Contact us at 239.351.5491