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On the latest episode of the Stories to Create Podcast, Cornell Bunting sits down with Victor Arias, a respected attorney with more than 27 years of legal experience serving Southwest Florida and a leader deeply committed to his clients and community.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Victor has built a reputation for delivering the level of excellence clients expect from a large law firm while providing the personalized attention and care of a community-focused practice. His bilingual ability has allowed him to serve a diverse population throughout Southwest Florida, including individuals and families from South America, Central America, Europe, and beyond.

Throughout his career, Attorney Arias has focused his practice primarily in civil litigation and criminal defense while also representing clients in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment law, criminal law, and Social Security disability matters.

Victor earned his Juris Doctor degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1990 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. He also expanded his global perspective through studies at the Instituto Internacional in Madrid, Spain.

His impact in business and the community has earned him recognition as Businessman of the Year by the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Now, Victor is taking his commitment to service to another level as he runs for election to the United States House of Representatives to represent Florida’s 19th Congressional District. He has declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Tune in as Victor shares his remarkable journey—from law and leadership to public service—and the experiences that have shaped the path that brought him to this pivotal moment.

Because here on the Stories to Create Podcast…

We do not just tell stories… we create them.

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On this episode of the Stories to Create Podcast, Cornell Bunting sits down with Shalonda Washington — award-winning entrepreneur, transformation speaker, mindset coach, nonprofit leader, and respected businesswoman known throughout Southwest Florida as “The Permit Queen.”

With more than 30 years of experience as the CEO and Founder of Reliable Permitting & BSS, Shalonda has built a reputation as a trusted expert in construction administration and building permitting, helping contractors, homeowners, realtors, investors, and business professionals navigate complex processes and achieve success.

Beyond business, Shalonda is passionate about empowering others to rise above obstacles, unlock their full potential, and pursue purpose-driven lives. As a sought-after transformation speaker and mindset coach, she shares powerful insights across business, nonprofit leadership, women’s empowerment, and personal growth.

In this inspiring conversation, Shalonda opens up about entrepreneurship, resilience, overcoming adversity, leadership, family, faith, and what it means to continue climbing while lifting others along the way.

A proud wife of 31 years, mother of five, grandmother, and community leader, Shalonda also co-leads a nonprofit ministry alongside her husband, serving youth and families in the Immokalee community. Through her initiative, A Day With Sho, she continues creating spaces designed to elevate and empower women in business and leadership.

Recognized for her impact through numerous awards and nominations and celebrated for her remarkable journey from challenge to achievement, Shalonda Washington reminds us that resilience, vision, and purpose can create extraordinary outcomes.

This episode is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and practical insight for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone striving to build a life of impact.

Because here on the Stories to Create Podcast… we do not just tell stories—

We create them.

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On this episode of the Stories to Create Podcast, Cornell Bunting sits down with Bailey Susic — Founder, Leadership Strategist, Community Builder, and Co-Director of the SWFL Executive Women’s Leadership Program.

Bailey is a women’s leadership consultant and passionate advocate for creating spaces where women can lead with greater authenticity, reflection, and purpose. Her work has been shaped by entrepreneurship, leadership development, and building meaningful initiatives that help people and communities grow.

Throughout this inspiring conversation, Bailey shares how she has always been drawn to creating momentum—developing leaders, designing impactful programs, connecting the right people, and turning strong ideas into reality. As Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Southwest Florida Executive Women’s Leadership Program, she supports accomplished women as they grow in confidence, clarity, influence, and authentic leadership.

Much of Bailey’s perspective has also been deeply influenced by her journey as the mother of her medically complex daughter, Mila. That experience led her into advocacy, storytelling, and reimagining care through a more human-centered lens. She opens up about balancing leadership, marriage, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal healing while remaining grounded in purpose and service.

Bailey is also developing Blends by Mila, an organic, whole-food blended food company inspired by Mila’s journey, and is currently writing a literary memoir exploring motherhood, trauma, identity, resilience, and healing.

Throughout every part of her work, Bailey believes deeply in the power of story to create connection, meaning, and impact—a philosophy that aligns powerfully with the mission of EHAS Inc.

From mentoring and coaching to leadership development and building thriving communities, Bailey brings tremendous value, depth, and humanity to every initiative she leads.

This episode is filled with insight, inspiration, vulnerability, and wisdom for anyone seeking to grow as a leader while staying connected to purpose, family, and the human experience.

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