Most of us are just happy to be (legally) served a drink when we turn 21. But Ashley Dishman was operating her own bar by the time she hit the legal drinking age. After getting the iconic Bar-B-Que Bar off the ground, Ashley brought us downtown Orlando staples including The Social, Sky 60, and Eye Spy. These days, she’s turned her attention to distinctive Mills50 lounge The Guesthouse, when she’s not busy with her two kids.

In this episode, Ashley shares what she learned as an entrepreneur at such a young age, her thoughts on the growth of downtown Orlando, the “other” bar she opened and the most unique piece of furniture in the Guesthouse.

Ben and Kevin also discuss the search for Orlando’s poet laureate and Ben even nominates himself and submits an original work.

Also, don’t forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts this month – we’ll be picking our favorite one and giving the winner their very own Orlando shirt, courtesy of GoBig Marketing!

Special thanks this episode go out to:

Reason Creative

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The Guesthouse

United Arts of Central Florida

and the man whose every word is poetry,

#bestmayorinamerica Buddy Dyer