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

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” today looks completely different than when she started. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or someone trying to figure out your next pivot, this one hits. 💡 What we got into: * How Heidi built her business from craft shows to multiple retail locations * The reality of almost going bankrupt more than once * Building a brand rooted in community, not just sales * How Polka Dogz has helped save 2,000 plus dogs 🐶 💬 Connect with Heidi: Instagram: @polkadotzwintergarden Website: https://www.polkadotz.com/

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 serious. We talked about how she builds real community, what happens when a drive-thru goes rogue, and why oat-milk emergencies are real. Here’s what we got into:  ☕ What really happens behind the counter at Winter Garden’s busiest coffee shops  📸 How her team keeps Foxtail’s content so real — and why that works  🎃 New drops: the pumpkin-cheesecake muffin and pumpkin cake pop (  📚 The bookish side of Foxtail — silent book clubs, Halloween markets, and Rocky Horror’s 50th coming soon  ❤️ The legacy she’s building — where coffee is just the excuse to care about people 💬 Check out Foxtail Coffee: https://www.foxtailcoffee.com [https://www.foxtailcoffee.com] 📱Instagram: @foxtailcoffeepackingdistrict https://www.foxtailcoffee.com/locations/foxtail-coffee-packing-district [https://www.foxtailcoffee.com/locations/foxtail-coffee-packing-district] 🌐 A special THANK YOU to Ken Taibbi, who is filming AND producing all of the  @WGCollab  episodes! Go check him out at www.fullyequippedproductions.com

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 chess with his grandfather taught him about art and focus  📸 The storytelling secret that turns a photo into a feeling  🏆 How he built Studio 22 into an award-winning brand  🤝 The power of collaboration over competition in the creative world  🔥 Why he’s as passionate about business as he is about photography 🎁 And yes — there’s a giveaway for a free Studio 22 photo shoot (details below!) They're giving away a free one-hour photoshoot to one listener: * 1-hour shoot in Winter Garden * 15 edited images  Listeners can enter here: https://www.studio22orlando.com/wgcoffeecollab/ [https://www.studio22orlando.com/wgcoffeecollab/] 📆 You’ve got one week from the day this episode drops to enter. Because let’s be real… everyone deserves a fresh set of photos that make them look like the main character.  📸 Follow Nick on Instagram: @studio22productions [https://www.instagram.com/studio22productions] 🌐 Visit the website: https://studio22productions.com [https://studio22productions.com] 🌐 A special THANK YOU to Ken Taibbi, who is filming AND producing all of the  @WGCollab episodes! Go check him out at www.fullyequippedproductions.com [http://www.fullyequippedproductions.com]

The Heart Behind Striker 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 Striker Sports & Social — creating spaces for people to connect, play, and belong across Winter Garden and beyond. We talked about:  ⚽ How one idea turned into a full-blown community movement  🏆 The goosebump moment their players helped them win a national award  🐶 The rescue dog that inspired their logo (and their mission to give back)  ☕ Why play, purpose, and people matter more than ever in Winter Garden 💬 Learn more about Striker Sports & Social: https://strikersportsandsocial.com/ [https://strikersportsandsocial.com/] 📱 Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strikersportsandsocial/ [https://www.instagram.com/strikersportsandsocial/] #coffeeandcollab  #wintergardenpodcast  #StrikerSportsAndSocial  #marthakrejci  #localbusinesslove #womeninbusiness  #sports   #rescuedogs  #floridalife

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 worship stops being about music and becomes surrender  🔥 Prayer nights that shape families and fuel miracles  🎶 Why songs are missionaries carrying stories beyond the church walls  📖 Scriptures that anchor them in every season 💿 Plus — their brand-new song “What A Friend” was released on October 3! Go ahead and listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/7FKbNK0uQKZwwjMdoCLRg6?si=25fc47d332424b3c [https://open.spotify.com/track/7FKbNK0uQKZwwjMdoCLRg6?si=25fc47d332424b3c] 👉 Follow Quay Worship on Instagram: @quayworship Want to be on a future episode? Join the WG Coffee + Collab Facebook group! I select one guest each month from the group to join me for coffee and conversation. 💬 Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158560589287298 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158560589287298] 🌐 A special THANK YOU to Ken Taibbi, who is filming AND producing all of the  @WGCollab  episodes! Go check him out at www.fullyequippedproductions.com [https://fullyequippedproductions.com/] #CoffeeAndCollab #WinterGardenPodcast #QuayChurch #QuayWorship #marthakrejci  #faithandcommunity