The Art of Making Your Work Feel Like a Vacation: Finding Passion and Balance in Entrepreneurship

Growing Up with a Dream Growing up in the Florida Keys, life always felt a little different. The pace was slower, the sunsets were brighter, and there was a natural sense of freedom you don’t find just anywhere. I spent my days on the water, in the air, and eventually, digging into electronics and all […]
Why Volunteering Is a Must for Every Entrepreneur

When people think about entrepreneurship, they often picture business plans, late nights, strategy meetings, and bottom lines. And sure, those are all important parts of the journey. But for me, the most important lessons haven’t come from boardrooms—they’ve come from volunteering. Giving back to my community has shaped who I am as a leader and […]
Invention and Intuition: What Drives a Young Innovator

Innovation is a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot these days. But for me, it’s always been something more personal—something rooted in curiosity, intuition, and a deep desire to improve the world around me. I’ve been inventing things for as long as I can remember. It started with simple ideas—tweaks to everyday objects, things […]
From the Florida Keys to COO: How Cole Peacock Is Powering Innovation in Utilities

I’ve always believed that where you come from shapes where you’re going. For me, that journey started in the sun-drenched waters and tight-knit communities of the Florida Keys. Growing up there, I learned early on about the power of connection—between people, between nature and infrastructure, and between problems and solutions. It’s a place where you […]