Behind the Brand Presented by Matt Miller Media

10/03/2026

Ever wonder how far funny content can go? Now, the conversation turns to a burning question: What's next for 'Behind The Brand'? Let's explore the possibilities together.

10/02/2026

Jill was offered a job with more money, but she felt a calling to our team. Now, she's a vital part of our staff, sharing her knowledge and collaborating with others. It's a reminder that purpose and belonging can be the greatest rewards.

10/02/2026

This is officially bigger than just a podcast.

It’s a community.

It’s people who believe in people.

It’s business owners willing to tell their stories.

It’s guests who trust me with the moments behind the business.

And now…

It’s businesses stepping up to help make those stories possible.

A huge thank you to the businesses that have already supported Behind the Brand. ❤️

And if you’re a business owner thinking:

“I’d love to be part of this…”

There’s still room.

🎙️ Sponsorships begin at $50 per month.

Let’s keep telling the stories that deserve to be heard.

Real stories. Real people. Real impact.

10/01/2026

Spending nearly 30 years in the fashion industry profoundly shaped how Shirley views and stages homes. She describes it as the most fun she's ever had in a job, even comparing it to working at Six Flags on a roller coaster!

10/01/2026

The journey of 'Behind the Brand' is built on real stories. What powerful conversations have shaped you? Share your experiences and let's connect.

10/01/2026

🚨 THE WEBSITE IS LIVE! 🚨

After a lot of work behind the scenes, Matt Miller Media has officially entered a new chapter.

🌐 https://muse.ai/s/matt-miller-media-df66xrcr16oxh

This isn’t just a website.

It’s a home for Behind the Brand — the stories, conversations, businesses, nonprofits, and people that make our community what it is.

🎙️ Behind the Brand Podcast
📸 Matt Miller Media
🎥 Video & storytelling
🤝 Local businesses & community connections
❤️ Real stories. Real people. Real impact.

And this is only the beginning.

As Behind the Brand continues to grow beyond Manatee County and into new communities, I wanted to create a place where you can find it all in one spot.

So take a look, explore the site, check out the podcast, and let me know what you think!

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey so far.

The next chapter starts now. 🎙️🔥

10/01/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Npn3SmYL28RUvoAzVDhzk?si=pcFS9AkoRo2753KmMGJk9A&utm_source=copy-link

The newest episode of Behind the Brand is officially LIVE! 🎙️

This time , I’m sitting down with Shannon Waid, founder of Sanctuary Holistic Spa+ Movement Ministry in Palmetto, Florida.

But Shannon didn’t just build a wellness business.

She built a sanctuary.

A place where holistic wellness, trauma-informed care, movement, faith, community, and purpose come together—and where business is being used as a vehicle to create opportunities and help people rebuild.

In this conversation, we get into the real story behind Sanctuary, Shannon’s partnership with Selah Freedom, her work with survivors of trafficking and trauma, Living Waters Hydrotherapy, Movement Ministry, community revitalization in Palmetto, and the challenges of building a business where purpose and profit have to coexist.

And we go deeper than the business.

We talk about why she built it, what it has cost her, what she has learned, and what it really means to create a place where people can feel safe enough to heal.

🎧 LISTEN NOW on Spotify
▶️ WATCH NOW on YouTube

If you’ve been following the teasers, now it’s time to hear the whole story.

Give Shannon’s episode a listen, and let me know what part of her story hits you the most.

Behind the Brand — Real stories. Real people. Real impact.

09/30/2026

Take charge of your health decisions and don't let others dictate your path. People might discourage you from making changes, but often that fear stems from their own hesitation to step out of their comfort zone. Be brave and own your journey.

09/30/2026

Discover Anastasia's path from law to real estate, and now to becoming a top photographer. Learn how she captures deep emotion in her portraits. Have you ever seen your true self in a photo?

09/30/2026

🍂 THIS FALL, WE’RE GOING BEYOND THE BRAND.

The next chapter of Behind the Brand is here—and some of the stories coming your way might be some of our most powerful yet.

From personal transformation and overcoming the unexpected, to the people fighting for our community, building businesses, creating change, and taking risks on a dream…

This fall, you’ll hear from:

🎙️ Jane Gray Haagsman
🎙️ Denver Clark
🎙️Manatee Children’s Services
🎙️ Christin Lilly
🎙️ Jacy Bloom

And that’s only part of what’s coming.

Because Behind the Brand has never been just about the business.

It’s about the person behind it.
The struggles.
The victories.
The moments nobody sees.
And the stories that deserve to be heard.

And as we head toward the end of Season 1, there’s one more story I’m keeping under wraps.👀

Let’s just say… you’re going to want to be here for Episode 15.

Real stories. Real people. Real impact.

🍂 Behind the Brand Presented by Matt Miller Media

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