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First You Talk

First You Talk

Written by: Central Florida Foundation
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The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way.

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Produced by Central Florida Foundation.

© 2026 Central Florida Foundation
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Episodes
  • Episode 22: An Update on the Housing Crisis
    Dec 30 2025

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    This episode of First You Talk re-examines housing from new angles: landlord engagement, private sector affordable housing development, and updates on housing trends and data.


    Guests:

    • Mark Brewer, President/CEO | Central Florida Foundation
    • Sandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives | Central Florida Foundation
    • Niki Wilkerson, Co-Founder | Connections Ministry Nikhai's Closet
    • Ryan von Weller, COO | Wendover Housing Partners
    • Brian Postlewait, COO | Homeless Services Network
    • Anna Ashie, Director of Housing Operations | Homeless Services Network

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    As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • We're back for Season 3!
    Dec 30 2025

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    Season 3 of Central Florida Foundation's First You Talk podcast is back on January 7th!

    Visit the First You Talk website.

    Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.

    As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.

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    1 min
  • Trust and Transparency: What happened with GoFundMe's nonprofit pages?
    Nov 11 2025

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    This episode of First You Talk wasn't on our schedule of episodes...but after GoFundMe published nonprofit pages in October without the knowledge or consent of millions of organizations, we had to talk about it and its impact on trust and transparency in the nonprofit world.

    Laurie discusses discovering Central Florida Foundation's nonprofit page and CFF's subsequent actions, then Steve (a newcomer to our team!) and Sandi talk about the implications.

    Guests:

    • Sandi Vidal, CFF's Vice President of Community Strategies and Initiatives
    • Steven J. Jerina, CFF's Vice President of Philanthropic Strategies and Partnerships

    Visit the First You Talk website.

    Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.

    As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.

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    32 mins
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