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In this very special (unedited) episode--which is both the last in 2025 and the Season 6 Finale--the mics are switched and a mystery guest asks this podcast’s host some deeply probing, thought provoking questions. Also, please come see us at Redlight Redlight on New Year’s Eve, opening at 6:30pm, New Eagles are playing two sets at 8 and 9. Chef Jes is doing a T.Bell-inspired Supreme menu with a prosecco toast at midnight. It’s gonna be amazing!

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Jenna returns to the podcast to talk about this year's Grandma Party Bazaar which is on Sunday, Dec 14th from 10am - 5:30pm in the Stardust Video and Coffee parking lot. It's the best day to shop for gifts, clothes, jewelry, pottery, plants, and home goods with live music, DJs, and a local business raffle to support Central Florida Public Media. See you there!!

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Meet Mira--civil rights advocate, dedicated volunteer, manager of city grants, and candidate in the runoff election for Orlando's District 3 Commissioner. If you live in Rosemont, Lake Fairview, Spring Lake, Palomar, College Park, Rose Isle, Orwin Manor, Park Lake/Highland, North Quarter, Coytown, Ivanhoe Village, Audubon Park, or Baldwin Park; please visit OCFelections.gov to find your polling place. You can also request a mail-in ballot now through Nov 27th, early vote Dec 1st through Dec 7th, or just vote the on day--Dec 9th.

A huge thanks to Florida House Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani for providing the intro to this episode.

https://www.miratanna.com

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Meet Sarah--Executive Director of WorldOrlando, a 501c3 nonprofit, which has served as a global hub in Central Florida by connecting local government, nonprofit, business, and academic professionals with their international counterparts through the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), among others.

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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 experience and energy to every endeavor she takes on. She plans on moving Orlando forward for the next generation while preserving the vibe and character that makes this city so special.

https://kimberlykiss.com

https://www.instagram.com/electkimberlykiss

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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 difference in tasting a truly pastured, free range chicken egg, Yolanda has made it her mission to raise her birds in the healthiest, happiest way possible and provide the best quality meat and eggs to her customers. Come say hi at the Monday night Market in the Audubon Park Garden District from 5-8pm in the parking lot of Stardust Video & Coffee.

https://mychickenlady.com

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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+ and Goth-centric alternative wellness clinic which combines tarot and palm reading, drag, DJs, vegan eats, and a meditative sound bath.

https://www.instagram.com/collectiveecho

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https://www.instagram.com/bansheelovekitchen

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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 law enforcement, and by coaching and mentoring youth in the Rosemont community.

https://durantfororlando.com

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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 vote Nov 4th or by mail today!) Mira brings a wealth of institutional knowledge as a city employee and has a genuine spirit of dedicated service and integrity which she plans to utilize to help grow the public’s trust in their local government.

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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 and the inspiration behind the name, The Orlando Shine! His Real Radio 104.1 show (and podcast) with Jon Busdeker lives on, just no longer as “Bungalower and the Bus”, but now as “The Orlando Shine Show.” News coverage area expands to all of Central Florida and Brendan’s quick wit and gift for storytelling will be easily recognized on the brand new platform.

https://www.instagram.com/theorlandoshine

https://www.facebook.com/TheOrlandoShine

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