Explore " #audubonparkgardendistrict" with insightful episodes like "Kimberly Slinger - Realtor at Kelly Price & Company and Audubon Park Resident", "Alyssa Bolaños of Oh Eco!", "Chef Jes Tantalo of Redlight Redlight Brewpub", "Sean "Sonny" Nguyen of Domu" and "Lee-Alyse Perry of Lee Perry Strategies, LLC" from podcasts like ""Hello APGD", "Hello APGD", "Hello APGD", "Hello APGD" and "Hello APGD"" and more!
Meet Kimberly--award-winning realtor, avid gardener, and one of the kindest people you'll meet in the neighborhood. We talk about current trends in Florida real estate; the philosophy of matching buyers with not just a home, but a sanctuary; and why Audubon Park is the best neighborhood to work and live in.
https://kellypriceandcompany.com/kimberlyslinger
Meet Alyssa—visionary owner/operator of Oh Eco, Audubon Park’s own Earth-friendly retailer with a community-focused approach to mindful living. Alyssa’s passion for making a difference is so inspiring and her shop offers a wide range of gifts and supplies; from hygiene to housecleaning, clothes to toys, plants to compost starter kits. All items have been carefully vetted for quality, sustainability, and worker equity; so you get to relax and enjoy making a difference!
https://oh-eco.com
Meet Jes—beloved Chef who’s bringing a whole new menu to Redlight Redlight starting this month. As former Chef-in-Residence at East End Market, Jes’ culinary contributions to the Central Florida food scene have been monumental; garnering multiple awards, local press recognition, and many loyal followers. We’re just so excited to see this project finally take flight and Audubon Park is so ready for it!
Meet Sonny--Chef/Owner of EDOBOY, TORI TORI, and DOMU--Audubon Park's beloved ramen restaurant, located at East End Market. Celebrating 7 years in operation, plus a recent Michelin "Bib Gourmand" recognition for quality and value; DOMU has been a literal dream come true (also the name's meaning). Sonny's innovative spirit and collaborative leadership philosophies have been critical to the success of his seven restaurants through the years.
Meet Lee - empathetic change maker who found her calling in helping to fix our broken economic, social, and environmental policies through fundraising, volunteering, organizing, and campaign strategy. Lee works tirelessly, both at the community and at leadership levels, to help the Audubon Park community (and many others) understand their roles and opportunities in driving positive change.
https://linktr.ee/leeperry
https://leealyseperry.com
Meet Heather—gifted tattoo artist and shop owner of the beloved Lucky Horse Tattoo in Audubon Park. Originally from Naples, FL; Heather found her community in a Cape Coral tattoo shop almost two decades ago before having her life uprooted last year by Hurricane Ian. Despite the hardships of the climate here (political and otherwise), Heather has so much love for all things Florida.
Meet Andrew, Florida Shroom King (a.k.a. King Koopa) at the Audubon Park Community Market. We discuss the prehistoric origin and evolution; farming and extraction methods; health benefits; and new uses for mushrooms as a fuel source, to create building blocks for construction projects, potential supercomputing, eco-friendly packaging, and in soil restoration. And also, for EATING!
Meet Hokkaido Hank--the Wellness Sheriff. Hank believes there's a cowboy within all of us and he's embracing his persona to bring you a massage that's both restorative and fun. Hank is the self-care hero we all need right now and he's in Audubon Park every week. So SADDLE UP and go visit the Wellness Sheriff every Friday evening at Redlight Redlight (and most Wednesdays at Kaya.)
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 perfecting his flour mixes and recipes for all to enjoy. Visit them at https://cmbakari.com
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 while finding holistic, effective solutions to every problem that comes across her desk, no matter the scope.
Visit https://annaforflorida.com/ for valuable community resource info, along with ways to support Team Anna's re-election campaign next year.
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
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 neighborhood; and ensuring kids utilize their voices through video production, art, music, and poetry.
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 understand her customers, making sure everyone is heard and leaves her shop with a smile (or crying happy tears.) Either way, it’s all very inspiring. You can also visit her shop online at http://Fmgorlando.com or on Instagram @theframemastersgallery
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 growing up in the industry. Visit them online at https://swineandsons.com
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
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 treatment of reclaimed water in order to meet the rapidly-growing needs of the City of Orlando and surrounding areas. In addition, the park serves as a beautiful wildlife preserve area and lovely place to visit, all while doing the hard work of improving the health of our aquifers for the future well-being of our community. It’s definitely worth a visit! Find out more at https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Wetlands-Park
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; making every effort to find tenants who are the best fit for the community and who add to our rich tapestry of independent retail and food offerings. Visit them online https://www.willardappliance.com
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 might be seeing in the future.
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.
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.
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