The most liberating thing Dawn Hunter ever did? Stop doing what she was supposed to do.
Law school graduate. Public health professional. Legislative director. All the right credentials, all the expected moves.
It took about five decades — and a lot of unlearning — before she started asking: what does Dawn actually want?
Turns out she wanted to be a musician. A dancer. A creative. And now? She's a podcast host, a retreat facilitator, a writer — and she's doing Zumba and Ladies Rock Camp on the side.
No regrets. Just a full life, built later and built on her own terms.
You bloom when you bloom. 🌸
🎙 Full episode on YouTube — link in bio.
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"It's not about what you do. It's about who you are."
Dawn Hunter spent years leading with her resume, the law degree, the publications, the awards, the titles. Until someone at a retreat asked her a simple question and stopped her cold.
Now she leads with this: I'm a person who loves life and adventure and I want to change the world.
Everything else flows from there.
If you're a high-achiever who struggles to put work anywhere other than first, this conversation is for you.
Dawn talks about the systems she uses, the boundaries she protects fiercely, and why having your purpose and your job aligned is beautiful and dangerous.
🎙 Full episode on YouTube — link in bio.
#WomenInBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #Boundaries #ThriveDTSP #WorkIsThird #HighAchiever #DowntownStPete
You don't have to agree with someone to be curious about them.
That's the culture we've built at Thrive, not by making it a rule, but by putting people in the same room and letting real conversation happen.
Dawn Hunter said it perfectly in our latest podcast episode: when you're around people who are different from you, you're more likely to challenge your own assumptions and stay open to perspectives you hadn't considered. That's not just good for community. It's good for how we understand the world.
Wine Wednesday hits different when the person you disagree with is also the person you'll be having coffee next to in the morning. 😂
Curiosity > judgment. Every time.
🎙 Full episode on YouTube — link in bio.
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Your body is always talking. The question is whether you're listening.
Shaky hands. Mental fog. A heart rate that won't settle. A nervous habit that wasn't there six months ago. These aren't quirks — they're signals.
Dawn Hunter, public health lawyer and host of the Work Is Third podcast, joined us in the Thrive studio to talk about what burnout actually looks like in the body — and why catching it early matters more than you think.
Some of her podcast guests didn't catch it in time. They ended up in the hospital.
Your body keeps the score. Start paying attention.
🎙 Full episode on YouTube — link in bio.
#Burnout #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #ThriveDTSP #WorkIsThird #WellnessAtWork #StPetersburg #DowntownStPete
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To serve our community alongside the most incredible team is such a privilege. We’re so grateful to create a space where people can come to feel better in their bodies every day 🤲🏽
What we do goes far beyond massage therapy, it’s about connection, trust, and showing up for our clients in a way that truly supports them and elevates their lives for the years to come.
Thank you for trusting us, for continuing to come back (especially those who have been rocking with us since day 1) 🥹, and for allowing Green Alchemy to be a part of your wellness journey. We love YOU!
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Natalie Maike of @greenalchemywellness has been part of our community for years. Her practice, her philosophy, and her presence helped shape the wellness culture our whole membership benefits from today.
We love having her here.
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Thrive DTSP is proud to host Public Speaking Practice with @realsoulventures
Leaders, creatives, and community builders gather here to practice speaking with clarity and integrity. Some bring prepared talks. Some speak off the cuff. All show up ready to grow.
Every second and fourth Tuesday
1–2pm at Thrive DTSP
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Thrive isn’t just a place to work. It’s a place to belong. Friendsgiving was a beautiful reminder of that.
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True progress in St. Pete starts with coming together, not pushing apart. 💙 In a time where division feels easy, real leadership means uniting our city, our county, and our neighbors so we can truly thrive as a community.
Whether you’re building a business, creating impact, or shaping the future, collaboration is the key to growth. And at Thrive, we’re here to support that mission. From private office space for rent to coworking spaces that bring people together. 🌴✨
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Growth doesn’t come from assuming we already have the answers; it comes from listening. When we take in perspectives from every walk of life, we see opportunities we never would’ve spotted on our own. That’s how organizations evolve in ways that are bigger, smarter, and more unexpected than any single viewpoint could create.
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Some conversations hit deeper than others. When you look into your kids’ eyes and realize the world they’re watching doesn’t always reflect the values you’re trying to teach, it changes everything.
Bringing people together is about choosing responsibility, not about choosing sides. It’s about showing the next generation that empathy, respect, and understanding are still possible, even when leadership makes it feel rare.
As long as we’re here, we can choose to do the work that brings people closer instead of pushing them apart. That’s the kind of example worth fighting for.
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Where coffee turns into connections and work feels a little more like play ☀️
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