Meet the 618

a little welcome back for Meet the 618!

I talked to SI Now representatives Sarah Gray and Jennifer Olson about the SI Now success initiative and what makes Southern Illinois so good for business and living.

Austin talks with William Lo co-founder of Southern Illinois Eats and operator of New Kahala in Carbondale. William talks about what brought him to Southern Illinois, the Facebook group, his restaurant and some of his favorite dishes at New Kahala.

I talked with Michelle Sirles of Rendleman Orchards! I hope you enjoy my conversation with Michelle as we talk about the pandemic, the history of the farm, the struggles and accomplishments of the 148 year old family farm.

Hello! I am Austin Burklund and this is Meet the 618. . I moved to Southern Illinois, or Rendleman Orchards in Alto Pass to be exact to pave a new path for my life with my girlfriend Audrey and our dog Riggins, who you may hear from time to time on this podcast. I want to talk to people who have created their own path in life down here in Southern Illinois. I want to talk to the brewers, farmers, artists, musicians, restaurateurs, and others who have a unique story to tell across Little Eqypt. You have probably heard other podcasts like this on a national scope, but my ears and eyes are only focused on the 618. No matter where you are from Belleville or Metropolis, Mt. Vernon or Chester, Its your time to shine! So Follow me on Twitter, @ab1132 or Email me Austin.b1132@gmail.com to let me know of someone who you think has a story to tell, Id love to hear it! Lets get this thing going! This is Meet the 618!