WG Coffee + Collab Podcast

About WG Coffee + Collab Podcast

Welcome to Winter Garden Collab + Coffee—the hub for local entrepreneurs, remote workers, freelancers, small-biz owners, and content creators who’d rather grow on Plant Street than fight I-4. If you geek out on marketing strategy, AI tools, social-media hacks, podcasting, copywriting, sales funnels, SEO, video creation, and creative collaboration, you’re in the right place. This channel is the home for the podcast and other videos, but the community is where it's at. You can join that (free, of course) here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158560589287298 Inside you’ll find: • Regular pop-up “work & learn” meet-ups at Winter Garden cafés • Martha Krejci’s Last-Thursday Marketing Workshops (build assets in real time) • Super-Friend masterclasses on book writing, PR, finance, and more • A support squad for remote professionals, West Orange content creators, and Plant Street founders who crave connection, accountability, and bottomless coffee chatter Let's do this, WG-style!

Publisher

Martha Krejci

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2025

Latest episode

6 May 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 May 2026

   How Polka Dotz Built a Boutique and Helped Save 2,000 Dogs

   Have you ever built something from the ground up, almost lost it multiple times, and still kept going? That’s Heidi Hardman. From traveling the country selling handmade kids’ clothes, to running multiple boutique locations, to building a 20-acre dog rescue, Heidi’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. 🎥 In this episode of WG Coffee + Collab, we sit down with Heidi, the owner of Polka Dotz, to talk about what it really takes to build a business that lasts, and why her “why”...

2. 

   27 Nov 2025

   Beyond the Counter: How Foxtail Builds Community and Culture

   Have you ever met someone who runs four coffee shops, keeps a team of Gen Z baristas caffeinated and thriving, and still laughs through the chaos? That’s Lauren Sutton. 🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee in the Packing District (Dr. Phillips) — and listen… this place looks like a honkin’ 1950s diner that met a Pinterest board. It’s so stinkin’ cool. Lauren’s the powerhouse behind multiple Foxtail Coffee locations across Winter Garden, and she’s proof that leadership doesn’t have to be stiff or seri...

3. 

   6 Nov 2025

   How Nick Cepeda Turns Ordinary Moments Into Cinematic Magic

   🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on Plant Street in Winter Garden — the perfect backdrop for caffeine, conversation, and a few surprising chess moves. Nick Cepeda, founder of Studio 22 Productions, isn’t just taking photos — he’s capturing stories that stop you mid-scroll. You’ve seen his work all over Central Florida (even if you didn’t realize it was his), from award-winning shoots in downtown Winter Garden to moody creative portraits that feel cinematic. We talked about: ♟️ What playing ch...

4. 

   30 Oct 2025

   The Heart Behind Stryker Sports — and Why It’s Way More Than Just a Game

   What happens when a mother and daughter move to a new city and realize… community doesn’t just happen — it has to be built? You get this. 🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee — and seriously, it looks like a honkin’ 1950s diner in there. It’s so stinkin’ cool. If you haven’t been, go. You’ll probably stay. Rebecca Whitney and her daughter, Alli Thompson, are the team behind Stryker Sports and Social — creating spaces for people to connect, play, and belong across Winter Garden and beyond. We talked abo...

5. 

   17 Oct 2025

   This Is What Revival Looks Like Inside Quay Church

   What do you get when Justin Melton and Jackson Davis pull back the curtain on worship beyond music? This right here. 🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden — big love to this local gem for being the perfect backdrop to connection and conversation. In this episode of Winter Garden Coffee + Collab, I sit down with Justin Melton and Jackson Davis for an honest conversation about worship, prayer, and the new season unfolding at Quay. We talked about: ✨ When wor...

6. 

   9 Oct 2025

   Leadership Begins At Home: How Purpose and Presence Reshape Families

   🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden — huge thanks to this cozy local favorite for hosting us for another round of caffeine and conversation! What happens when an Air Force One pilot and a corporate facilitator nearly lose their marriage… and rebuild it into a mission to help other families heal through play? Geoff and Brittany Anderson of Renala share how they turned Legos, laughter, and purpose into a blueprint for real family connection. We talked about: ...

7. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Balloon Couture, Giant Cyborgs, and Pure Joy with Grant Andreae

   What happens when a cruise ship performer trades in vocals for balloon couture and 10-foot cyborg suits? 🎥 Filmed at Canon Coffee in Apopka — huge thanks to this cozy local favorite for hosting us for coffee and conversation! Grant Andreae is the wildly creative founder of Andreae Balloon Studio — and I’m telling you right now, he’s not just making balloon animals. This guy is transforming events, magazine covers, and entire rooms with color, character, and imagination that most of us could...

8. 

   11 Sept 2025

   Real Talk with Jeff Lawrence on Faith, Music, and Culture in a Shifting World

   Ever feel like the world’s moving fast… and losing its grip on truth? Jeff Lawrence is one of those voices that cuts through the noise — not with volume, but with vision. 🎥 Filmed at Canon Coffee in Apopka, this episode of Winter Garden Coffee + Collab dives into how we equip the next generation to not just believe the gospel, but think critically in a noisy world. Jeff Lawrence, Director of Spiritual Development at Foundation Academy, is helping students do exactly that — teaching them to ...

9. 

   21 Aug 2025

   The Miles To Go Story: 12,000 Bags of Hope with Danielle Newbold

   Ever wonder what happens when a kid with a big heart and a mom who actually says yes team up to serve their community? 🎥 Filmed at Canon Coffee in Apopka — huge thanks to this warm and welcoming local spot for hosting our coffee and conversation! Danielle Newbold is the Founder & CEO of Miles To Go, a nonprofit born in the front seat of a car when her then 9-year-old son, Miles, asked, “Why don’t we help him instead?” From that moment, they launched a movement — one thoughtful bag at a...

10. 

    7 Aug 2025

    How a Former Detective Became Central Florida’s Go-To Caterer

    Ever wonder what happens when a former police detective turns his passion for planning into one of Central Florida’s most sought-after catering companies? 🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden — huge thanks to this local favorite for being the coziest spot to connect. Andy Raphael, founder of Big Boards Catering, joins us to talk about how a knack for community events turned into a full-blown local favorite. He’s built a 25+ person team that caters to ever...

11. 

    24 Jul 2025

    Todd Bryant on Why Real Financial Planning Starts With People Not Products

    What do you get when you mix a trivia host, a UCF golf cart, and a financial planner with a heart of gold? This episode. Recorded at Foxtail Coffee in downtown Winter Garden, this conversation with Todd Bryant, Founding Partner at Signature Wealth Partners, is packed with everything you didn’t expect from a guy in finance… and everything you hope for in someone handling your legacy. In this episode: 🧠 The trivia-night secret that helped grow his business 🕊 A client's story was so moving, h...

12. 

    17 Jul 2025

    Regain Your Health Without Pain with Dr. Elyse Saltalamachia from Lakota Wellness

    🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden — shoutout to this cozy community spot for being the heart of our conversations. In this episode of Winter Garden Coffee + Collab, I sit down with Dr. Elyse Saltalamachia, Chiropractic Internist and Facility Director at Lakota Wellness, for a refreshingly honest (and often hilarious) conversation about pain, healing, and taking your health back into your own hands. We talked about: 🌀 Why pain is often the last thing to sh...

13. 

    11 Jul 2025

    Children’s Ministry Secrets: Why Kids Are Closer to God Than We Think

    What do you get when you mix coffee, community, and a whole lot of heart? This right here. 🎥 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden — big love to this local gem for being the perfect backdrop to connection and conversation. In this episode of Winter Garden Coffee + Collab, I sit down with the incredible Lyn Burch, Children’s Ministry Director at LifeBridge Church (soon to be Quay Church), for one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve ever had on the show. ...

14. 

    3 Jul 2025

    Print Isn’t Dead. Purpose Still Wins. Jamie Ezra Proves It.

    Jamie Ezra, founder of Em Agency, discusses legacy brand building and the enduring power of print media with the host, revealing how community focus drives success in this interview.

15. 

    26 Jun 2025

    FASHION SECRETS REVEALED: Style vs. Identity — Why Moms Forget Themselves (& How to Fix It)

    Image consultant Amy W. Edwards discusses how mothers can rediscover their personal style and identity after losing themselves in their roles, in this interview.

16. 

    19 Jun 2025

    When God Shows Up: The Unplanned Overflow At Quay Church with Luke Lezon

    Lead Pastor Luke Lezon discusses building a movement of radical disciples at Quay Church and finding the holy in the everyday, in this interview episode.

17. 

    12 Jun 2025

    The One With Marc Jablon of We Are Winter Garden + Imagine Marketing

    Marc Jablon discusses building a successful local app and marketing strategies for community-based businesses in an interview with the WG Coffee + Collab Podcast.

Who has been a guest on WG Coffee + Collab Podcast

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• Jamie Ezra
• Amy W Edwards
• Luke Lezon
• Marc Jablon

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