Lunch with Biggie

I got to speak with  Sarah Dudek of Indestructible Food - A project in which Sarah draws and writes about the history, and community of nonperishable fare. Indestructible food sits at the crossroads of nutrition, science, advertising, and flavor. For this project, She drew shelf-stable food, researched it, and wrote about it. Sarah is also a screen printer, illustrator, food fanatic, and lecturer...

I had the chance to take my lunch break with  Mary McGinn , she is an entrepreneur, writer & Bar owner. Living local, growing food & co-runnin' The Nook on Robinson. A dynamic neighborhood bar & art venue in Orlando's Milk District. Specializing in Florida craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha, and more. Est. in 2018.  I spoke to Mary about how she went from wanting to be an Entrep...

I got a chance to speak with  Sarah Shoulak  of  Kaluohs - a Creative Consultant who is a Jill of all Trades- a Muralist, painter, body painter, cosplayer, crafter, & illustrator, and also president and co-founder of Relatively Speaking. She also is the creator of Sober Betties. Sarah and I spoke about how she got into the arts and how she started ArtHaus and the Faces of Kalouhs on YouTube. W...

I got a chance to speak with an illustrator brand mascot designer and creator of original characters- Manny Aguilera of Manny Cartoon Studio . He is creating designs that are a mix of new ideas and nostalgic flavors. We got a chance to speak about what influenced his art. We spoke about what designers are looking for from their clients when wanting to create a mascot. Manny also discussed his new...

I got a chance to speak with  John McInerney  of The Van Cam - Since 2017 he has been serving all of FL with the best & most unique photobooth experience inside his 1978 VW Bus. We got a chance to speak about how he got started with VW buses and how it sparked the idea to create a business like his. We spoke about community and competition. We also spoke up about maintaining the VW BUS since i...

In this episode of Lunch with Biggie, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sef Gonzalez, better known as Burger Beast, a renowned food blogger, writer, and influencer hailing from the vibrant culinary hub of Miami, Florida. Episode Summary: Sef Gonzalez, also known as Burger Beast, has become a household name in Miami's food scene, all thanks to his passion for burgers and comfort food. We...

I got a chance to speak with  Jon Busdeker , video journalist, and multi-media reporter, as well as, author, co-host of the popular show  Bungalower and the Bus podcast, and currently Chief Marketing Officer for Dewitt Law Firm. I spoke to Jon about his love of storytelling, and how he got into telling people stories. We spoke about his journey from newspaper, and TV, to working for Orange County...

I got a chance to speak with  Kate Rickman  of  Loveclub Labs - a shop specializing in art about science! An art store that works to capture the beauty in science, mathematics, physics, and other disciplines by taking concepts from these topics and transforming them into an approachable experience of educational, aesthetic art. We got a chance to speak about how and why she started Loveclub Labs a...

I got a chance to speak with  Mark Thompson and Ryan Bozeman  of Picnic Project - a nonprofit started because of the simple belief that there is enough for everyone if we all share, because no one has to be hungry or lonely. I got to speak with Mark and Ryan about why they started and how they started giving out food to the food insecure at the park and moved to become a nonprofit and partner with...

I got a chance to speak with  Stephanie and Johnny Nieves of  Nava and Snow Paper Studio - a shop specializing in smiles selling stickers, prints & stationery illustrated by Stephanie Nieves. We got a chance to speak about why they started Nava and Snow and where the inspiration comes from in their designs and products. We chatted about events/ markets and selling to stores. We also discussed...

I got a chance to speak with  Jessica Villegas, the owner and founder of  Hi-Lite Coaching + Consulting- Who's mission to equip youth with an undeniable sense of clarity and direction that inspires a lifetime of confidence, resilience, and continuous improvement. Helping teens + young adults discover success!  We got a chance to speak about how she got into wanting to start Hi-Lite Coaching. J...

I got a chance to speak with  Mike Jones  co-founder of Creative South one of the premier art and design events in the Southeast. A conference where your Huggin' Necks & Breakin' Bread is filled with speakers and workshops along with creating friendships. Creative South is on April 11-13, 2024 in Columbus, GA I got to talk with Mike on how he came up with the idea. The evolution of the...

I got a chance to speak with Arelys Arias Rodriguez of Rugged Perspective - a local rug tufting shop located in the Milk District on East Robinson Street near Downtown Orlando  We got a chance to speak about how she got into Rug Tufting and developed a passion for creating “ rugged ” art that she wants to share doing commission work, workshops, and now a location to take her workshops and make you...

I got a chance to speak with Scott Modrzunski of Mojo's Work- an   art director; designer; and artist. We got a chance to speak about all the different projects he has worked on- History of the WWF, All X-Men , The ColleXion , Muppet portraits and his latest Mutant Pizza . Scott shared with me how his life has served to inspire his art and horrify others. We also spoke about saying YES to Adve...

I got the chance to speak with  Shannon Crosby the owner of  The Citrine Ghost . a spooky dark and moody plants, goods, and home decor brand from Plant City, Florida. She is also co-creator of the Mossy Hollow Market - a whimsical market featuring artists and vendors as you meander through the interactive woodland experience, complete with a potions bar, magical decor, photo ops, wishing cauldron,...

I got the chance this week to speak with my amazing wife and daughter, Kristen and Bella to talk about my 3 years doing the Lunch with Biggie podcast and running Deli Fresh Threads I got to ask them their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about all the projects I've done and what's it like living with me. I also asked them what they see for my future. It was a blast having them on and hope...

I got the chance to speak with  Sarah Fanok and Steven Johnson  the owners behind Imagine Performing Arts Center , a place where creativity and inclusivity intertwine! They offer diverse dance and performing arts classes for all ages, providing an extraordinary platform for self-expression. They provide a welcoming and supportive environment, everyone is cherished, and take pride in offering class...

I got the chance to speak with Ashlee Potter the owner and leather smith behind Wandering Ash Tree a brand of durable handmade goods that are accessible to all. These products create a timeless aesthetic that fits seamlessly into any lifestyle and allows the proud owners of Wandering Ash Tree designs to tell their own stories as the leather gracefully ages. I chatted with Ashlee about how and why...

I got the chance to speak with Chad Chastain of Lakeland Punk Rock Flea, an event with punk music and unique eclectic vendors from across Central Florida while Punk Bands are playing and people are shopping and enjoying Swan Brewing all while showing us you don't have to be Punk to have a great time at Lakeland Punk Rock Flea. Chad and I spoke about his love for punk rock, how he started the e...

I got to spend a lunch break with  Steve Monroe , the owner, creator and screen printer behind Toxic Roots, a clothing brand inspired by living 20+ years in a neighborhood built on top of a former WWII military dumpsite in the South Patrick Shores area of Satellite Beach. We all have Toxic baggage. Physical, emotional, environmental, or traumatic these Toxic Roots shape who we are. Our goal is to...

I got to spend a lunch break with my Daniel and Rosa Figueredo, the owners of ⁠ Sanguich de Miami⁠  - a Cuban Sandwich Shop in Little Havana specializing in gourmet Cuban sandwiches & milkshakes. Serving up authentic, handcrafted Cuban sanguiches! They are also 2022-2023- Michelin Bib Gourmand recipients. I spoke to Daniel and Rosa about how they started Sanguich and how they went from doing p...

I got to spend a lunch break with my friend  Mauro Balcazar , the owner of Coffin Couture - Coffin Couture is brand inspired by his love of monsters and mid century fashion- its a mix of pop culture pins, figures, and prints. Mauro is a designer, traveler, a Galaxy defender from earth inspired by his love of pop culture in so many mediums. I spoke to Mauro on where is his love of Monsters and Pop...

I got to spend a lunch break with my friend Kerry Gretchen Love , a poet, novelist, teacher, and wanderer. She was the little girl who used to write stories for fun and read books under her covers with a flashlight, long after bedtime. Besides writing 3 books (2 poetry, and 1 novel). She does graphic art, as well as, mixed media art, and is a tarot card reader. I spoke to Kerry about what led her...

I got to spend a lunch break with Ashley Hallenbeck, the Creative Director and Event Planner behind Orlando's most popular market- Milk Mart- The event features over 200 local makers, businesses, artists, pop-ups, and food trucks, a showcase of  Orlando's  flourishing creative community. Ashley and I spoke about how she got started doing Milk Mart, as well as, how she started selling her a...

I got to spend a lunch break with  Daniel Koenigkann , the owner of Living Vitalitea Kombucha - a raw and organic Kombucha brewery in Orlando, FL. Focused on functional, botanical-infused, and medicinal ingredients! Daniel and I spoke about how he got involved with kombucha and what led him to quit his mechanical engineering job to focus on producing kombucha. We discussed the difficulties of star...