Hello APGD
Hello APGD is a neighborhood podcast that highlights the people who make the Audubon Park Garden District one of the most celebrated destination neighborhoods in Central Florida. We chat with business owners, community leaders, volunteers, long-time residents, artists, and other influential locals; documenting the untold stories of this magical place just minutes away from Downtown Orlando.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Kimberly Kiss - Candidate for District 3 Commissioner
Meet Kimberly—lawyer, mom of two young kids, and small business owner. As a District 3 Commissioner Candidate who grew up in Orlando, she’s an advocate and collaborator who brings exper…
Yolanda McGee --My Chicken Lady
Meet Yolanda--with a lifelong affinity for the environment, nature, animals, and Biology (her college major); she found her happy place on a family farm in Geneva. After discovering the…
Tamra Balardeta of Redlight Redlight and Collective Echo
Meet Tamra—a multi-talented chef and event organizer who found community and culture in Orlando after moving here from California. Their latest venture, Collective Echo, is an LGBTQ+ an…
Chris Durant - Candidate for District 3 Commissioner
Meet Chris—native Orlandoan and Candidate for District 3 Commissioner. Chris discovered his passion for public service through Dueling Dragons, an innovative program bridging youth and …
Mira Tanna - City of Orlando Grants Manager and Candidate for District 3 Commissioner
Meet Mira—civil rights advocate, dedicated volunteer, public transit commuter, manager of city grants, and potentially our next City Council Representative for District 3 (be sure to vo…
Brendan O’Connor Rebrands!
Brendan’s back with his own big local news story to report (Spoiler Alert: he’s left Bungalower to start his own damn thing!) We discuss the details of the move, along with future plans…
Clark Orr of Hellcats USA and Happy Go Lucky
Meet Clark—Graphic Artist and one half of the power couple behind Hellcats USA and Happy Go Lucky in Audubon Park. He and his wife, Brittany, have been using their talents to create ori…
Samuel Chambers - Candidate for District 3 Commissioner
Meet Samuel -- U.S. Government Professor at Valencia College, Chair of the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District, and Candidate for Orlando City Council District 3 Commission…
Patricia Palacios of The Mama Dough
Meet Patricia--Venezuelan baker and owner of The Mama Dough, a sourdough microbakery at the Audubon Park Community Market. Over the past two years, Patricia’s been baking delicious sour…
Cate Kandle of Open Hands Farm
Meet Cate--a gifted farmer with a seasonal booth at the Audubon Park Community Market and just one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. The name Open Hands Farm comes from the spirit…
Mabel Salazar - Marketing Director for Domu, Rion's Ocean Room, and Gyukatsu Rose
Meet Mabel--Marketing Director for Small Food Group, a collection of restaurants run by Michelin and James Beard-recognized Chef Sean "Sonny" Nguyen; three of which are in Audubon Park'…
Ashley Stalcup of Papi's Burritos
Meet Ashley—Owner and Operator of Papi's Burritos in East End Market. The green chili in Papi's Colorado-style breakfast burritos is sure to become your favorite new craving that will k…
Brittany Sulser of The Owl's Attic
Meet Brittany--Owner of The Owl's Attic, Orlando's #1 vintage shop with locations in the East End Market and Audubon Park's east plaza on Corrine Drive. Since 2011, she and her husband,…
Althea Stearns of Athlete Recovery Room
Meet Althea -- marathon runner, Precision Nutrition Certified Coach, and Owner of Athlete Recovery Room in the East Plaza of Audubon Park's Business District. Inspired by other all-in-o…
Jane Rodriguez of The New Romantics
Meet Jane--Bookseller and Owner of The New Romantics, Orlando's first "romance only" bookstore. Jane has operated as a pop-up shop and online business since earlier this year and chose …
BONUS EPISODE: Grandma Party Bazaar 2024 Preview w/ Jenna Caring
Jenna returns to discuss Audubon Park's favorite annual event, the Grandma Party Bazaar! We're so excited to celebrate the very best art, music, fashion, and culture of Central Florida …
Karen Lothrop - Retired Preschool Teacher, Audubon Park Market Regular, and My Mom
Meet Karen--all-around stellar human who happens to also be my mother. We discuss her time as an exchange student in Brazil, finding impactful volunteer work, the importance of empathy,…
Dori Igou Madison - Lifelong Resident of Audubon Park
Meet Dori — a lifelong Audubon Park-er who’s seen many iterations of the neighborhood, including the days when Harry P. Leu Gardens was still a place of residence and not a city park.
Cayla Thomas - BCBA at Autism Learning Partners
Tubanur Atak of Jasel Jewelry
Meet Tuba, the “Mother of Jasel”, a permanent fashion jewelry shop in Audubon Park that offers the best in customer service, designs that compliment your personal style, price points to…