First You Talk

Send us Fan Mail In today's day and age, caring about your mental health has been woven into our daily conversations; but, what about our community's mental health? What does it mean to care about our region's mental health at large? In this episode, we dive into this topic with subject-matter experts that bring thought-provoking perspectives to the conversation. You'll hear ab...

Send us Fan Mail This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about obstacles to having more attainable housing and how policy can shape solutions. Visit the First You Talk website . Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram . As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida F...

Send us Fan Mail Central Florida is known for its world-class tourist attractions and top-tier restaurants and nightlife. It's all magic and pixie dust here, right? Not if you're one of the thousands of workforce residents slowly being priced out of housing. This episode of the First You Talk podcast dives into Central Florida's housing crisis. Learn about: attainable versus afforda...

Send us Fan Mail This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 1: Why is solving homelessness so hard? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about two types of homelessness - episodic and chronic - and why understanding the two matters. Visit the First You Talk website . Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram . As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why we can't just solve the problem of homelessness? Join us on a journey to discover the story of this complex issue, hear from people experiencing homelessness now, and learn what the City of Orlando is doing to try to alleviate this growing problem in the region. Thank you to our guests: Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlando Kathy, Rigoberto, Tiffany and David, cli...