For the first time since starting Camden Famous and Downeast Famous, I (April Shaw-Beaudoin) stepped behind the mic not as the host, but as the guest. My cohost for Season 3, Jena Young, interviewed me about how this all began. We talked about why I launched Camden Famous, what kind of impact I’ve seen so far, and the vision that’s guiding what comes next.

Then I turned the mic around.

In the second half of the episode, I interviewed Jena, a hospitality entrepreneur who has helped shape the Bar Harbor community for the past 20 years. From Side Street Café to Thrive Juice Bar, and now her own podcast, Elevated Leadership, Jena brings a depth of experience and a genuine love for this region that shines through in everything she does.

If you’ve been following our journey, or if you’re new to the Famous universe, this episode is a great place to start. It’s about entrepreneurship, storytelling, and building something meaningful in the place you call home.

 Listen to Episode 1 of Season 3 wherever you get your podcasts.