WG Coffee + Collab Podcast

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By: Martha Krejci

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/1158560589287298Inside you’ll find:• Regular pop-up “work & learn” meet-ups at Winter Garden cafés• Martha Krejc...

The Miles To Go Story: 12,000 Bags of Hope with Danielle Newbold
#9
08/21/2025

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 time.

Today, th...


How a Former Detective Became Central Florida’s Go-To Caterer
#8
08/07/2025

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 everything from private dinners to events with over 1,000 guests and never skim...


Todd Bryant on Why Real Financial Planning Starts With People Not Products
07/24/2025

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, he printed the email and keeps it beside his...


Regain Your Health Without Pain with Dr. Elyse Saltalamachia from Lakota Wellness
#6
07/17/2025

🎥 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 show up, not the first
😴 How real healing sta...


Children’s Ministry Secrets: Why Kids Are Closer to God Than We Think
#5
07/11/2025

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.

We talked about:
 🧠 How kids really e...


Print Isn’t Dead. Purpose Still Wins. Jamie Ezra Proves It.
#4
07/03/2025

Filmed at Rosallie Le French Cafe in Winter Garden, featuring Jamie Ezra!

This episode is where bold branding meets mango mysteries and a tower game that almost takes us out. Jamie, founder of Em Agency, joins me for coffee, creativity, and a convo you won’t hear anywhere else.

We talk about building legacy brands, the power of print in a digital world, running a dog-friendly office, and how The Local became a cornerstone of the Winter Garden community.

Grab your tickets to the Best of the Best Awards Gala on July 8th:


FASHION SECRETS REVEALED: Style vs. Identity — Why Moms Forget Themselves (& How to Fix It)
#3
06/26/2025

📍 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on Plant Street in Winter Garden, this episode of Winter Garden Coffee + Collab features Amy W. Edwards, former Chief Financial Officer turned Certified Image Consultant and Financial Coach, who helps professionals align their image with their impact.

Over coffee and a game of Jenga (yes, seriously), Amy shares:

How a closet full of clothes and credit card debt led to a full-blown transformationWhat her favorite color magenta really means (it’s deeper than style)Her “style statement” framework that reconnects people with their purposeWhy women so often los...


When God Shows Up: The Unplanned Overflow At Quay Church with Luke Lezon
#2
06/19/2025

Welcome to Winter Garden Coffee + Collab! 🎉

 In this episode, we hang out with Luke Lezon, Lead Pastor of Quay Church in Orlando and author of Your Mess Matters, for a faith-fueled, cold-brew conversation that’ll spark your spirit and make you laugh out loud.

From building a movement of radical disciples to explaining why his favorite booth at Filigree Coffee feels like “holy ground,” Luke lets us peek behind the pulpit…all while battling me in a surprisingly intense sticky-hands game. 🎲😅

📍 Filmed at Filigree Coffee in Winter Garden, this episode blends caffeine, community, and calling—our three...


The One With Marc Jablon of We Are Winter Garden + Imagine Marketing
#1
06/12/2025

Welcome to Winter Garden Coffee + Collab! 🎉

In this episode, we sit down with Marc Jablon—the mastermind behind We Are Winter Garden and Imagine Marketing—for a hilarious and insightful coffee-fueled convo you won’t want to miss.

From building one of the most recognized community brands in Winter Garden to turning local marketing into an art form, Marc shares stories you haven’t heard before… all while playing a game that keeps him on his toes. 😄

📍 Filmed at Foxtail Coffee on Plant Street, this episode blends caffeine, community, and creativity—our three favorite things!
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