Astoria Podcast

Happy holidays from the Astoria Podcast where we are getting to know our neighbors and those who help our community thrive. For this season finale, I want to share some bonus content from some of the guests who were featured in this first season of the show. In this episode, we talk about Astoria’s holiday magic and share some fun personal memories that are sure to put a smile on

In this episode, I’m talking with songwriter and children’s book author, Ray Miner, who DOES NOT live in Astoria. Now I know what you’re thinking, “Brie, this is the ASTORIA PODCAST, what the hell are you doing?” So let me explain. If it wasn’t for Ray, this Podcast probably wouldn’t exist. You see, many years ago, long before I met my husband and moved to Astoria, R

Astoria is home to so much unique talent and that’s why I want you to meet my next guest who has been called the Oprah of Astoria, but to me, she is the one and only, Ella Louise Smith. In this episode, we discuss falling in love with our spouses, good food, and our mothers. She and her husband Powell produce the Kong Show which provides a space for diverse acts to perform throug

In every good relationship, there is someone who does the cooking and the other person who loads the sharp knives in the dishwasher. For those of you who don’t know, you’re not supposed to do that. Since I’m not the cook in our household I felt this next interview with Jason, owner of Astoria Cutlery, should be done by my husband, Eric. After taking Jason’s knife sharpening

In this episode, I talk with Crystal, owner of Crystal’s Confections. Like many folks during the pandemic, she found herself unemployed and it forced her to restructure her life’s purpose. We talk about accepting criticism while staying true to yourself and how people-pleasing does not serve you both in life and business. She loves what she does and that joy is felt in every cu

At the time of this recording, I was 5 months postpartum and very sleep-deprived. Jahleesa of Planet Sis Candles was gracious enough to come to my apartment for her interview. In this episode, she shares how they keep their brand fresh and how she and her sisters navigate owning a business together. And for those of you who are new to Astoria, or have been dreaming about selling yo

At the time of this recording, I was 4 months postpartum. It was one of my first outings away from my baby girl and my first interview for the show. I met with Nieves, owner of Sexy Batch Baking Company. We sat down at Chateau Le Woof, one of the many cafes that sell Sexy Batch cookies. Before coming on the show I ask each guest to fill out a questionnaire where they share details

Hello, I’m your host, Brie Mittan. I’m so excited to finally be sharing this series with you. I love Astoria and I’m guessing if you’re listening to this, so do you. But I want to ask, how many Astoria neighbors do you know personally? If you’re like me, up until recently, it wasn’t a lot. During the pandemic, my heart broke seeing so many businesses have to close and