🎙️We’re kicking off the New Year with a conversation about intentions, choosing a word for the year, and letting go of the pressure that often comes with resolutions, and goal setting. Kensie, Kelly, and Sandi share their personal words, what they’re hoping to cultivate this year, and why community and local businesses are at the heart of Keys to the Coast.

Topics We Cover:

• Resolutions vs. intentions
• How to choose a word for the year
• Personal & professional goals without pressure
• The future of the Keys to the Coast podcast
• Celebrating community and local businesses

Listener Prompt:
What’s your word for the year? Send it to us or share it on social and tag us — we’d love to cheer you on.

In this episode of Keys to the Coast, Mckensie introduces the newest powerhouse on the Sandi Gentry Team — Kendall Stratton, our new Social Media + Marketing Coordinator. With her beauty, wellness, and marketing background, aesthetic eye, and ability to bring strategy to the chaos, Kendall is already transforming the way we show up online.

Together, Mckensie and Kendall dive into:
✨ Kendall’s journey from the beauty and wellness industry to real estate marketing
✨ How storytelling ties both industries together
✨ The fun (and occasional chaos) of content days
✨ Social media trends to watch in 2026
✨ Why authenticity and community-driven content are the future
✨ A rapid-fire Q&A that reveals their coffee habits, workplace chaos, and more

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🎙️ Thanksgiving Special-Turkey Talk- Keys to the Coast Podcast

In this light-hearted episode of Keys to the Coast, the crew gathers around the mic for a warm, funny, and nostalgia-filled conversation that feels just like sitting around the holiday table with friends.

From playful debates over whether the turkey really deserved its national-bird status (sorry, eagle), to swapping stories about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions, the episode is packed with humor and heart.

The hosts also dive into:

🦃 Costco vs. Sam’s Club — the great holiday-prep showdown
☕ Local coffee culture — their go-to spots and newest sips
🏘️ New businesses popping up along the coast — and why they’re excited
🎄 Upcoming events in Grand Haven — what to mark on your holiday calendar
💛 A moment of gratitude — for listeners, local businesses, and the coastal community that makes this place feel like home

It’s an episode full of laughs, community spirit, and the cozy vibes we love about the season. Grab a cup of something warm and join us for this festive Thanksgiving conversation!