My guest this week is Shawn Reed the owner and designer of Form Function Form- a company that hand-makes goods out of premium leather and makes wallets, watches, watchbands, clutches, and other small leather goods.

I discussed with Shawn on how he started Form Function Form. Where the name came from and his creative process. We spoke about his varied journey (Landscape Architect, Economist, and almost seminary, as well as, discussing on Shawn wanting to create products that are all unique to them for their customers.

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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.

Form Function Form Social:

Form Function Form website: https://formfunctionform.com

Form Function Form IG: https://www.instagram.com/formfunctionform/

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 Andres Maldonado Fuertes the owner of Brick and Butter; Nona Street Pizza; Eighty Twenty and Nona Street Bistro

I discussed with Andres on how he started Nona Street Bistro and then started Nona Street Pizza, Eighty-Twenty and Brick and Butter.

We discussed where his love for cooking came from and discussed the evolution of his concepts. We also spoke about how he balances life, work and family. Andres discussed the importance of creating processes. We also spoke about a new venture that Andres is looking to start to help others start their own culinary concepts.

We also spoke about the good and bad about running a food truck concept and the difference between owning a small restaurant location.

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.

Andres Maldonado Fuertes Social:

Andres Maldonado Fuertes IG: https://www.instagram.com/chefandresm

Nona Street Bistro website: https://www.nonabistro.com

Nona Street Bistro IG: https://www.instagram.com/nonastreetbistro

Nona Street Pizza website: https://nonastreetpizza.com

Nona Street Pizza IG: https://www.instagram.com/nonastreetpizza/

Eighty-Twenty Burger IG: https://www.instagram.com/eightytwentyorlando

Brick and Butter website: https://brickandbutter.com/

Brick and Butter IG: https://www.instagram.com/brickandbutterorlando

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 I spoke with the Wellness Sheriff- Hokkaido Hank- who is Joshua Hsu - a licensed massage therapist - who when the mustache comes on he’s Hank the Wellness Sheriff.

We discussed how Josh is wanting to make massage accessible for others and being able to provide a proper adjustment in 10 min targeting vital triggers points along the neck, shoulder and spine. We spoke what led to the character creation of Hokkaido Hank and his decision to pops up at markets, bars and pop-ups offering chair massages. The importance of treating yourself and trying to build his business.

We also discussed about his family story that was filmed- Starring Jerry as Himself, Where his father stars in the film and is based on true events, where he gets into a crazy situation which involved the whole family. Events transpired in Orlando, shot in Orlando, with all of them playing as themselves. The film swept the Slamdance 2023 awards. It has played around the whole world except for Orlando until now. Its an Orlando movie with several recognizable locations in the Mills area, will be aired on April 17 at Redlight Redlight

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.

Hokkaido Hank Social:

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

Webpage: https://hokkaidohank.squarespace.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