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Send us Fan Mail Meet Cesar, artisan baker of delicious breads and pizzas who shares his talents with the APGD every Monday night at  the Audubon Park Community Market. Cesar talks about  his culinary journey, from his formative years in Puerto Rico, to graduating from culinary school, to working at several top restaurants in Central Florida, to shifting gears into breadmaking full-time while  per...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Anna (aka Representative Eskamani), a trailblazer in the truest sense of the word; a leader who understands why a functioning government is critical to the health of our community; and a transformational activist.  Now in her third term as House District 42  Rep, Anna works tirelessly both in Tallahassee and Orlando to bridge political divides, to mentor and empower, all whil...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tonda--cheesemonger, owner, and operator of La Femme du Fromage and La Boutique at East End Market. Tonda shares her origin story of unexpectedly finding her way into the cheese business while also uncovering a hidden talent and love for cheese curation, pairings, education, and catering. Visit her shop online at http://www.lafemmedufromage.com https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Cinthia, the Fabulous Fishonista that brings us fresh Atlantic-caught seafood via the Titusville and Port Canaveral markets to the Audubon Park Community Market every Monday evening. Cinthia is a fountain of knowledge, seafood and otherwise, and we're so lucky to have her in our community. Be sure to pre-order your goods for pickup via https://www. WildOceanMarket.com ht...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Lisa—Associate Professor, Filmmaker, and Audubon Park resident. We talk about the power of storytelling as an empathy teacher, a way to find truth, to heal from trauma, and to experience a world outside of our own. View her films and learn more at https://lisadanker.com and  https://vimeo.com/user2832672 https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Aaron, owner and operator of Sushi Lola’s in the heart of Audubon Park's business district. Since 2010, Aaron & Co. been serving some of the best sushi rolls and  Korean food in Orlando; while also treating each customer like part of the family. We discuss the ins and outs of running a successful restaurant, growing up in the industry, the benefits of having your bus...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Trevor—Audubon Park resident, Realtor, and sponsor of this very podcast you're listening to. Along with sharing his expertise in buying and selling homes, Trevor works with each customer to gain a better understanding of their lifestyle and interests to ensure that they're matched up with a home that works best for their long-term needs. His community-minded attitud...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Trevor, Principal of the award-winning Kindergarten through 8th grade public school in Orlando's own Audubon Park neighborhood. Principal Honohan shares his philosophies on leading with grace and empathy; trusting the experts (teachers); prioritizing social and emotional learning; fundraising for campus improvement projects; the importance of matching the vibe of the nei...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Christina, owner and operator of Frame Masters Gallery in Audubon Park. From an early age, Christina always found happiness in designing, building, dismantling, and tinkering. In her shop, she gets to do all of the above while also figuring out how to frame just about anything you can think of. Even more incredible, she also takes the extra time to really get to know and unde...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Lexi, Audubon Park resident and Chef/Owner at Swine & Sons in Historic Winter Park, FL. A recent Michelin Bib Gourmand Award recipient, Swine & Sons has been serving up exceptional southern food to Central Florida since 2015. We talk about what it's like to cook on camera for a Guy Fieri game show, raising a family while also raising a family business, and growin...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tré, talented musician, a truly wonderful soul, and the guy who graciously helped get this podcast launched. Recorded New Year’s Eve 2022, we discuss the podcasting learning curve, music + other forms of therapy, and trying to cut back on prefacing things with “as I get older…” Check out his latest music project at  https://completions.bandcamp.com https://linktr.ee/helloapgd...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Steven--Audubon Park's very own eco- and customer-friendly photographer who studied at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at UCF. Steven's talent, experience, positive attitude, and dedication to top-notch customer service are the cornerstones of his wildly successful business over the past 12 years. Visit them online at  https://www.stevenmillerpix.com htt...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tom--who was pivotal in creating both myself and the magnificent Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, FL (about 30 minutes from Audubon Park.) Open to the public year-round, the park provides a balanced ecosystem and healthy habitat for a variety of plants and animals, including some rare and endangered species. The primary function of the wetlands is to provide enhanced  trea...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Gene, the 3rd generation owner/operator of Willard Appliance. Since 1979, Willard has been Audubon Park's celebrated provider of sales and services of washers and dryers, window and wall air conditioners, ranges, disposals, refrigerators, ovens, freezers, and microwaves. Gene has also been a huge contributor to the culture of Audubon Park as a commercial property owner;...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Sara, the multi-talented force behind Audubon Park’s favorite beauty studio. Pinkie Orlando prioritizes the customer experience, focusing on what makes every individual feel beautiful. Pinkie’s services include nail art, microblading, tooth gems, lashes, lip blush, waxing, threading, and handpoked tattoos. Visit them at  https://www.pinkieorlando.com https://linktr.ee/helloap...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jennie and Trung (and Princess) of Good Fills, one of our favorite weekly vendors at the Audubon Park Community Market. This power couple built this mobile refill service from the ground up as a side hustle to their full-time day jobs so we can all be better stewards of the environment by reducing single-use plastics with the soaps, detergents, and other cleaning products we...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Richard--the architect behind Legoland Hotel; the artist who created a series of paintings inspired by the colors, textures, and architecture of Audubon Park; and a genuinely kind and helping soul. We discuss the neighborhood's controversial origin story, how mid-century modern architecture seeks to create a sense of hope, and what potential sustainability practices we m...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Richard (a.k.a. Horsebites)--co-founder of The VNM, founding member of The Black Axe, professional artist, drummer, Audubon Park resident, and all-around swell guy. This episode coincides with two January Orlando Music History events, with an art show (featuring Horsebites) which is on display at Stardust Video & Coffee for the month of January. https://linktr.ee/helloapg...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Gavin and Shehara (Shay), owners and operators of Central Florida's first (and second) Sri Lankan Food Truck(s) which have long-standing weekly pop-ups in Audubon Park. Check them out every Monday night at the Audubon Park Community Market at Stardust and again on Saturday night at Redlight Redlight. Their dishes will transport you to a magical place that you'll wan...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Carolina and Julie of Airmed Ketamine Clinic, which specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, PTSD, and addiction. Airmed is located in neighboring Baldwin Park and Julie is also a resident of Audubon Park. Visit them online at https://www.airmedk.com This episode discusses sensitive topics including suicide, so please take care when listening. Dial 9...

Send us Fan Mail On this very special holiday episode, our host speaks with 27 friends, acquaintances, and strangers at the 2022 Grandma Party Bazaar in the parking lot of Stardust Video & Coffee. This episode is super weird and fun, sometimes even gets a bit spicy. But what would the holidays be without a little spice? https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jenna, the "Grandma" behind Grandma Party Bazaar and legendary barista, bartender, sconemaker at Stardust Video & Coffee. Jenna is extraordinary in all fashions and always finds the time to create art, teach art, bake amazing things, and be a positive force in the world. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tony Villalobos and Pablo Sierra—childhood friends and co-owners of Lobos Coffee Roasters. Since 2020, the Lobos Team has been elevating Orlando’s coffee scene through their personalized approach to purchasing directly from coffee farms, finding the perfect roast for each origin, and creating exciting new drink recipes based on seasonal flavors and customer tastes. Visit them...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Gabby—Director of the Audubon Park Community Market, former Slow Food Regional Governor, founding member of East End Market,  and all-around amazing person. (Spoiler alert: she’s also a person that I’m married to.) Visit them online at  https://audubonmarket.com https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Seth--Leathersmith and Co-Founder at Freehand Goods. Since 2016, Seth and his business partner, Jacob Zepf, have been cultivating a scene for celebrating Florida-themed handcrafted goods which rapidly grew from pop ups in a 1978 U.S. military trailer to a thriving  flagship in East End Market, upstairs at the Neighbors, and a second location in the Hourglass District. Visit t...