Ep. 1-2: Jesse Phillips & Sarah Baker
In this powerful second episode of Winter Springs: In The Loop, host Jesse Phillips sits down with Commissioner Sarah Baker (District 3) for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, infrastructure, and everyday life in Winter Springs.
Jesse—a tech entrepreneur, community advocate, and founder of the Winter Springs Water Quality Initiative—brings his signature curiosity and direct approach to the discussion, diving into big topics with Sarah:
• Her unexpected path from corporate marketing to public office
• Why she left her full-time job to serve residents full-time
• How the city is tackling its aging water infrastructure
• What the new partnership with Woodard & Curran means for your water
• The growing trust with Seminole County and Tallahassee
• And yes… her mission to legalize backyard chickens
This episode blends transparency, policy, and personality, all delivered through a sincere and neighborly lens. From sewage spills to sunshine laws, ICE policy to interlocal agreements, nothing’s off-limits. Sarah shares how real-world problems led her to run for office—and how her family, chickens, and faith keep her grounded.
Whether you’re a policy nerd, a backyard homesteader, or just curious about what’s really going on in Winter Springs—this episode is for you.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you stream.