Episodes

May 27, 2023

Memorial Day 2023: Army Veteran Jamie Wells with Defenders of Freedom FL! Discussing Mental Health, therapies, peer support, his Shave Ice Trucks and his 'training' to get on Naked and Afraid!!

Me and my favorite Co-Host and Marine, my husband David Sanford, sit down with Army Veteran Jamie Wells and discuss all he is doing in the community for Veterans with his Non-Profit Defenders of Freedom Florida. He talks about taking action with different stages of therapies helping with mental health, TBI, combat or non-combat related PTS for all veterans. He also discusses Collaboration with other local non-profits to help raise awareness and funding to support the local Veterans. Please visit...
April 25, 2023

Christina Hawkins: Living Your Faith Out Loud!! Why there is Great in Everyone and Every Day!!! An MBA Marketing analyst at Florida Power & Light, Author

Christina sits down with me to talk about so many things! She has an MBA and after 15years in the marketing, advertising and sales in Media--TV and newspaper, she is now the Marketing Intelligence Analyst for Florida Power & Light.. She sits on numerous Non-profit Boards and tell us about numerous non-profit fun events and mission of each organization. She discusses losing her mother at a young age drove her purpose in life and her as a contributing author in the book Live your Faith Out Loud...
April 15, 2023

02/2023: Ladies of Pensacola Bay IMPACT 100. Kristin Longley, Susan Bonsignore, Amanda Hindsman talking about the Largest Club in the country with thousands of ladies and millions of dollars!

The ladies of Pensacola IMPACT 100! President Kristin Longley gives us the background on IMPACT 100 and the future! Chair of Membership Susan Bonsignore discusses what it takes to be a member! Chair of Grants Amanda Hindsman tell us how to go through the Grant Process, how we determine who gets the grants and where the money goes --> the Millions ALL go back into our local community.
April 15, 2023

12/2022 Christmas Show!! Business owner, Director of Military Spouses Chamber of Commerce Pamela Bolado and Paulette Martin and accomplished chef with Style-

12/2022: This show is also available on You Tube Channel under Monica Sanford Show Pamela Bolado is a military spouse and the Director of the Military Spouses Chamber of Commerce and small business owner. She also runs a non-profit and has fundraisers to combat human trafficking. Paulette Martin is a very popular, accomplished, chef that runs a popular live Cooking show and she shows her fabulous style while doing it!
April 15, 2023

10/2022: County Commissioner District 4 Candidate Myra Van Hoose and Pensacola City Council D6 Candidate Attorney Allison Patton

10/2022: Monica Sanford sits down with two candidates running for office in Pensacola, Fl. Escambia County Commissioner District 4 candidate Myra Van Hoose. Pensacola City Council District 6 candidate, Attorney Allison Patton. Together they discuss, safety, EMS, infrastructure, workforce development, who should run the jail, and a lot more! These two powerful ladies both have a background in corporate finance - so of course we discuss the finances of Escambia County.
April 14, 2023

03/2023: Strong Language. Two Marines Talking! Guest Host Retired Marine LtCol David Sanford sits down with Purple Heart Recipient Marine MP Shannon Evans.

They candidly discuss the Marine Corps and should women be in Combat roles? Women in Combat Arms? Her actions in combat and the IED blast that she received a Purple Heart. They dive into the murder of her mom at the hands of domestic violence abusive relationship. Discussing Drug use. A book written about her. Then I step to the mic and discuss how she came home to be a teacher and then became an award-winning entrepreneur badass businesswoman that helps give back to her community.
April 14, 2023

02/2023: Heart Health Month. Dr. Erin Mayfield and Registered Nurse & Chef Heather Flowers. Eating to manage Hormones, Blood Pressure, Acne and more

Healthy eating and Lifestyle Medicine-- Dr. Erin Mayfield, retired OB/GYB and Harvard certified Lifestyle and Wellness Coach and Health Flowers, RN and Certified Plant Based Chef talk about Improving Quality of Life through Eating. How to manage Hormones from Teens to Menopause! How to manage Good and Bad Cholesterol, and Blood pressure. Gut health and Anti-inflammatory properties and Benefits of Food! Also, how to eat healthy on a Budget!!!
April 14, 2023

2020: Marine Corps Pilot- Veteran, Retired Chris Dosev and Candidate for Florida District 2

A Vantage Point Episode from one of my older shows. Cris Dosev is a retired Marine, a proud conservative Family Man- married over 30yrs and involved in Veterans affairs. He is a Real Estate Developer, and we dive into the real estate market and infrastructure of the District. He is a former candidate for US House District 1 against Matt Gaetz and we discuss that race and now a Candidate for FL House D2. We talk about so many great issues surrounding politics and military!
April 14, 2023

2020: Pastor & Navy Veteran, Business Owner Ron Helms, Candidate for City Council D5 and Maggie Williams, Editor, Marketing Exec, Public Relations

2020: A Vantage Point show, previously on SoundCloud. There was So Much going on with these two! Ron tells us all about his military days in the Navy and advocacy for his community and of course his plans for D5 if elected. Maggie tells us all about being a Marketing Exec for a Casino and a widely successful woman in business, marketing, hospitality industry.
April 14, 2023

Malcolm Thomas: Former Escambia County School Superintendent. Last Elected to the office! Discussing the office now being an Appointed position!

This was the Most Listened to Episode! This is from my old show Vantage Point. DEC 2019 Malcolm Thomas was the school Superintendent and was the Last elected to the office. At this time the newly appointed Superintendent was waiting to take office. Mr. Thomas sat down to talk about his long time in education, Teachers, School Finance, Parent involvement and more. Of course, we Dive into the Superintendent position now going to an Appointed position! What he thinks of the Future of the school...
April 14, 2023

Rodney Jones. Executive Director of HOOPS -Healthy Opportunities and Options to Promote Success, Former local NAACP President, youth advocate and mentor, mental health advocate

Rodney Jones has done it all and seen it all. Now helping give back to his community. He has a Masters in clinic Mental Health Counseling, a Bachelors in Social Work, Former President of the Pensacola Chapter of the NAACP and tirelessly advocates for youths to stay out of gangs and out of the juvenile system. He teaches life lessons, finances, mental health and leadership to youth. This was one of the most downloaded on my old platform!! This was recorded under my previous show- Vantage Point.
April 14, 2023

Homeless Advocates and Shelter Directors Angie Ishee and Michael Kimbrel discussing homelessness issues in Pensacola, FL.

This was an earlier recording when my show was Vantage Point! Angie Ishee was the Director of the Waterfront Mission Homeless Shelter for men. Michel Kimbrel is the Director of the Alfred Washburn Day Center. They discuss PIT- Point in Time Counts, the challenges in caring for this population and what it takes to care for the Homeless in Escambia County- Pensacola FL.
April 13, 2023

Air Force Capt. Jordan Karr- Intel Officer: Candidate for State House Representative. Discusses Mandates of Covid Vaccines for Military- and why she didn't get the Shot!

Recorded at the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. Discussing Military Justice, Military Mandates, why she is running for State House and What are her plans for the District!
April 13, 2023

Episode ONE!! Chief Deputy Chip Simmons of Escambia County: Crime, Drugs, Gangs, Geographical policing and more.

This was my first ever show in 2019-- then it was called Vantage Point. Now The Monica Sanford Show! Deputy Chip Simmons discussing the crime in Pensacola, drugs, gangs, and more. Also, what is his plan to make it better! Update 2023--> he is now the Sherriff of Escambia County.
April 13, 2023

District 1 State Representative Michelle Salzman: Discussing going from being Homeless to now Running the House! The First Women ever to hold this position!

Recorded at the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce in Pensacola FL. District One State Representative, Escambia County FL. The first woman to hold this seat, beating out an incumbent. She talks about her Military service, her first job out of the service to running businesses and make a huge difference in the local and state PTA! She is an open book and tells her story about struggles to triumph.
April 13, 2023

Caleb Houston discussing Homelessness in Pensacola FL: MUG Shots to Glam Shots!!

Discussing going from the streets and in jail to helping people get off the streets! Larger than life, big guy with a big heart. President and CEO of Huts for Our Friends and There is Hope Homeless Shelter We get into Affordable Housing, Low-income housing, Available Housing and how hard it is to run a homeless shelter!