My guest this week is Dave Vanz, the Founder & CEO of Orlando Life. The Orlando Life is an independent local publication dedicated to telling the stories of the people, businesses, and communities that make Orlando home. They focus on real experiences, local perspective, and human storytelling to connect readers more meaningfully to life in this city.

I spent time talking to Dave about how he moved from Detroit, MI to Orlando, FL, and his love for wanting to share the stories of others and be part of the community and share their story. I spoke with Dave about how he started his own social network called DetroitCity.com in Detroit, what he learned from it, and how he has created something in Orlando with OrlandoLife.com, living in Orlando.

We spoke about what Orlando Life is and what he is looking to build, as well as I asked him what his thoughts were about Orlando and the future of Downtown. It was a fun conversation, and I love people highlighting the people and places that make Orlando great!

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Orlando Life Social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorlandolife/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OrlandoLife

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livetheorlandolife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orlandolife

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week is Liv Sain the Owner of Liv's Gourmet Pickles- who’s makin’ pickles that matter.

I discussed with Liv about how her pickles are sober made and charity driven and how every bag represents strength and starting over. We talked about everything from what makes her pickles different (Made with English Cucumber; Zero Preservatives and cold packed) to how she was inspired to start selling pickles and the goals she set for herself. Along with making the decision to sell her pickles as chips. To the various flavors she offers and grew from just her original Dill Flavor. We spoke about what she wants for the future of Liv’s Gourmet Pickles and how her journey with Sobriety and Business have taught her lessons along the way.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Liv’s Gourmet Pickles Social:

Liv’s Gourmet Pickles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livs_gourmetpickles

Liv’s Gourmet Pickles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Livsgourmetpickles

Liv’s Gourmet Pickles website: https://www.livsgourmetpickles.com

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week is Berman “Roc” Rodriguez, the owner and cook behind Burrito Boys- Scallion Pancake Burritos - a fusion of flavours wrapped in Scallion Pancakes.

I discussed with Roc everything from how the idea came about and how Burrito Boys became his passion. Roc also shares how he tries to balance being a Barber, a father and doing Pop-Ups around Central Florida, and also running an Uber Eats Ghost Kitchen (that's right- you can eat Burrito Boys all the time). Biggie even asked him to speak into the universe what he wants to the Burrito Boys.

We also talked about mental health and how starting Roc is Cooking helped him in tough times. It was a great conversation, and I loved getting to spend a lunch break with him.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Burrito Boys Orlando Social:

Burrito Boys Orlando Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burritoboysorlando/

Roc is Cooking Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/rociscookin/

Uber Eats Burrito Boys: https://www.ubereats.com/store/burrito-boys/DKQE8-6PTxOFL5b0LKq-Yg?diningMode=DELIVERY

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week is Victoria Quendnou, the brand where art gallery meets streetwear. Victoria bought a sewing machine on Amazon and learned to sew on YouTube, and has been creating fashion you can wear since 2018.

I discussed with Victoria how she came up with the name of her business and what inspired her to pursue fashion. We spoke about how she is managing being a hair stylist and running a brand, and how she went from a boutique to a more niche brand.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Jacket Gypsy Social:

Jacket Gypsy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacket_gypsy/

H & Wes Salon Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hnwes_/

Depop Shop: www.depop.com/jacket_gypsy

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week is Courtney Ford Hamil and Rusty Hamil- the producers of the the DeLand Indie Market and Sanford Indie Market and they are the owners of Newfangled Modern Market, a shop in Downtown DeLand that specializes in interesting houseplants, home decor, and vintage goods.

I discussed with Courtney and Rusty on what led them to open up a new iteration of their store- Newfangled Modern Market and what led them to open up a new shop and to add houseplants as part of this store.

We talked about markets and how they have changed and what they seen and experienced from being back in the market seen.

I also got to ask Courtney and Rusty on why they decided to bring back a holiday DeLand Indie Market on Sunday, December 7th event.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Newfangled Modern Market Social:

Newfangled Modern Market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newfangledmodernmarket2.0/

Newfangled Modern Market Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/newfangledmodernmarket

Rusty’s Vintage Vault Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintagevaultnewfangled/

DeLand Indie Market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delandindiemarket/

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week is Rose Tipitino and Nick Leibee they are the owners of Atomic Drinkware- a stylish hand-painted retro glassware for modern life.

I discussed with Rose and Nick about their journey of coming up with the idea to start Atomic Drinkware and how Nick had to learn how to print on glass and creating a press for it. We discussed about their creative process and how they figure out releases.

I also asked them about markets and advice for starting something

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Atomic Drinkware Social:

Atomic Drinkware Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atomicdrinkware/

Atomic Drinkware website- https://atomicdrinkware.com/

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week is Yojan Gonzalez and Lisa Plasencia - the owners and cooks behind- A Lo Cubano Kitchen - elevated Cuban Street food- creating authentic Cuban food and flavors with a modern twist.

I discussed with Yojan and Lisa about their journey of bringing Cuban food to Orlando and how they started from a food truck to now having 2 locations at Great Southern Box Company and The Backyard in Ocoee.

Spoke with Yojan about the challenges of going to culinary school while also learning english. As well as balancing a Food Truck and 2 locations

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

A Lo Cubano Social:

A Lo Cubano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alocubanokitchen/

A Lo Cubano Facebook- https://www.instagram.com/desertisland.press

A Lo Cubano- GSBC Food Hall

2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL

A Lo Cubano at the Backyard

2214 West Rd. Apopka, FL

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

This week I had no guest, so I decided to ask social media and my listeners for questions for me to answer. It's also my Birthday weekend, and I am releasing this on my birthday.

Take a listen as we discuss everything from:

• What childhood lunch memories have stuck with me?
• If I could only eat one deli sandwich for the rest of my life, what would it be and why?
• When do I feel most fulfilled?
• What gave me the drive to be so supportive of your local art and food scene?
• What my fav way to bring yourself joy?

It was a different episode than what I do, but it was fun to just talk and share for those who want to know more about me.

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com