Best Rafael And Stephanie Podcasts (2024)

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School-to-Career Day with Rob Devincenzi, Marin Independent Journal 14:17

1+ y ago14:17

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S1 | E27: Today, we met Charley Conner, a San Marin High School student on School-to-Career Day. She was shadowing with our friend, colleague and silent podcast partner, Rob Devincenzi, Publisher of the Marin IJ. They came downstairs in the office building we share to see our podcasting studio in action. It was an opportunity we couldn't pass up, s…

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Istanbul Rug 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

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S1 | E26: In our final episode of Season 1, we continue inviting you, the listener, deeper into our process. Today, you will hear our conversation with Ogi Teker, 4th generation owner of Istanbul Rug - and you'll hear it from start to finish, literally, as we hit the record button right when Ogi arrives. Ogi and his father Esref opened their San Ra…

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Vern Glenn 42:12

1+ y ago42:12

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S1 | E25: You just heard strong words from KPIX-TV sports broadcaster, Vern Glenn, from a recent story he did about the Play Marin program and its creator, Paul Austin. We talked to Paul a few episodes ago about the success he has had teaching life lessons to kids of all colors through sports. Back to Vern, you may know him from his current 11 year…

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Jolly King Liquors 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

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S1 | E24: Welcome to our last drop of Season 1! Today, Kalina and I turned on the mics a little early, so you can join us in the room where it happens with Anil and Nidhi Dhir. We are keeping it in the family today, father-and-daughter owners of Jolly King Liquors in Mill Valley. Guests: Anil and Nidhi Dhir, Jolly King Liquors www.yelp.com/biz/joll…

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San Rafael’s Citizen of the Year 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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S1 | E23: MCYC is the Marin County Youth Commission, founded in 1969 to act as a political voice for young people. Today we sit down with the Commission's coordinator, Samantha Ramirez, who has dedicated her career so far to the San Rafael schools, where she was once a student. This year, she was recognized for her efforts with a special honor. Sta…

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Carroceria Collision 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

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S1 | E22: What do a pickup truck, a Valentines Day dance and an auto body shop have in common? You'll have to meet the Llamas family to find out. And what's funny is everyone in their auto body business has a different answer. But, whatever the family stories are, one thing they all agree on is how the parts fit together, at home and at work - it s…

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AidLife Home Care 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

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S1 | E21: Those were my comments from before we began our interview with the three nurses who own AidLife Home Care in San Rafael. We don't usually start our episodes with me talking, but that "getting to know you" chat was a good example of the personal stories and experiences many of us have with caring for our relatives. We learned as we spent m…

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F45 Training San Rafael 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

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S1 | E20: You just heard from one of the owners at F45 Training in San Rafael, who is no stranger to community. Together with his husband, not only are they building community here in Marin, they had to build it after a move from the East Coast, after two dramatic career changes and perhaps, most notably, after years of struggle to join the communi…

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Marin County Office of Education 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

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S1 | E19: Work experience can be hard to come by for high school kids. Juggling school and the possibility of college is overwhelming enough, but how do you figure out what you might want to do or what you might be interested in? Or, if college is right for you at all? The Marin County Office of Education has a program for that. Keisha Fuller's job…

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United With Earth 26:06

2y ago26:06

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S1 | E18: Picture yourself for a moment, in the heart of Marin County - San Rafael, California. A town with many distinct neighborhoods, East San Rafael is home to the Canal neighborhood. It's one that marries cultural diversity and economic vitality. There are a few industrial districts there, and today Kalina and I find ourselves in a former Star…

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Good & Clean 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

S1 | E17: Stinson Beach has been called the most southern California of Marin's beach towns. In a town of 541 people, where there are three real estate agencies, two restaurants, one grocery store and about 150 rental houses, there is only one residential cleaning business - that's Good & Clean. Stinson Beach is separated from the rest of the Count…

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Alegre Home Care 26:30

2y ago26:30

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S1 | E16: Alegre Home Care is a safe place for everyone, including it's LGBT clients and staff. Founder and CEO, Charles Symes, started Alegre from a small apartment in San Francisco's Castro District by following his personal mission to be of service. His company now serves people in nine office throughout the greater Bay Area, and they do it thou…

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#5 - How To Talk Politics Without Resorting To Propaganda 33:55

2y ago33:55

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In this episode, we talk about what anarchists can learn from Buddha about spreading the message of non-violence, and we ask, If Buddhism is a philosophy of non-violence, why doesn't it criticize the state directly as the perpetrator of a lot of the violence in our world. A transcript of this episode can be found at https://zenarchyandtea.wixsite.c…

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#4 - Avatar Aang's Nonviolence Makes Him The Perfect Hero 42:13

2y ago42:13

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In this episode, we talk about how Avatar: The Last Airbender, aka the best show ever, captures the importance of non-violence, and how it shows that true strength is found in people who are committed to this principle. You can read a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about us at zenarchyandtea.carrd.co. Let's talk! Join our community, Li…

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#3 - How To Forgive To Break The Cycle Of Oppression 43:39

2y ago43:39

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In this episode, we reflect on what Buddha means by, "To understand everything is to forgive," and what it implies about forgiveness and healing when we are hurt by other people, our government, and ourselves. You can read a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about us at zenarchyandtea.carrd.co. Let's talk! Join our community, Lisuga Stati…

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Mid Season 1 Trailer 2:48

2y ago2:48

2:48

We Are One Marin Podcast | The Marin Council of Chambers. This is storytelling at the local level, told one diverse voice at a time. Meet the merchants of our County as host Stephanie Plante listens to how Marin works. Welcome to our inaugural series sponsored in part by the Marin Community Foundation. Special thanks to the Marin IJ.…

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MC Arts & Culture 25:30

2y ago25:30

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S1 | E15: In our continuing celebration of Marin City's 80th, we made a visit to MC Arts & Culture, where we learned that the "MC" stands for many things. It can be Marin County, Marin City or, in the more traditional sense, Master of Ceremonies, which is where Oshalla Diana Marcus comes in. As you will hear, she wears the title MC very well. She i…

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Performing Stars 27:46

2y ago27:46

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S1 | E14: Today's guest practically needs no introduction. She's lived and worked in Marin City for more than thirty years. She's both a youth advocate and these days, she's becoming an historian. Felecia Gaston is the Director of Performing Stars Marin, an arts enrichment program with a mission to combat the isolation of Marin City's children. Sta…

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Play Marin 26:17

2y ago26:17

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S1 | E13: Paul Austin has heard this refrain from many parents as the founder and head coach of Play Marin in Marin City. It's one of the reasons his program grew from one basketball team of nine players to twelve separate teams full of kids from his neighborhood and all over the County. When we met, he led us in some drills, not only on diversity …

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Salon B Part II 20:26

2y ago20:26

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S1 | E12: As promised, we're back with Bishlam Bullock, the owner of Salon B, which is the only Black-owned storefront on 4th Street in San Rafael. In Part II, we go back to Bishlam's childhood in Marin City and learn how that foundation invigorated his activism today. Welcome back. Guest: Bishlam Bullock, Salon B www.salonbsanrafael.com For more i…

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Salon B Part I 25:37

2y ago25:37

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S1 | E11: We made an appointment with Bishlam Bullock at Salon B in San Rafael for this episode and haircuts were just the beginning of the conversation. We spoke to him about his hairstyling history, his business history, his personal history and what he learned along the way. Colorist, stylist, specialist - or is the specialty something else enti…

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Stinson Beach Market 25:04

2y ago25:04

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S1 | E10: Happy customers are the key to any business, but Sergio Vergara isn't a weather man. Together with his wife, Susy, he owns the Stinson Beach Market, where they sell just about everything - except sunshine. We spoke to him about the special sauce they provide at their West Marin grocery store and how the allure of this beach town drew them…

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#2 - How Everything Everywhere All At Once Gave Us A White Pill 1:17:03

2y ago1:17:03

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In this episode, we use the film Everything Everywhere All At Once to explain our current moral framework and philosophy. It contains lots of spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the film, we encourage you to watch it first then come back here. You can read a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about us at zenarchyandtea.carrd.co. Let's talk! J…

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#1 - Finding Peace When Politics Gets Toxic 59:32

2y ago59:32

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In this episode, we dissect how politics gets toxic and oppressive, and how we’ve found peace in anarchism. You can read a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about us at zenarchyandtea.carrd.co. Let's talk! Join our community, Lisuga Station. Learn more at https://lisugastation.carrd.co Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Music:…

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Wink Optics 31:51

2y ago31:51

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S1 | E9: This is Frank Gomez, owner of Wink Optics in San Anselmo. When Kalina and I sat down with him, he went to the heart of the We Are One Marin campaign's mission - how do we promote social equity in business and in community right here in this County? From his childhood in one of Sacramento's poor neighborhoods to his early career in the emer…

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Tanya and Victor Photography 18:36

2y ago18:36

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S1 | E8: Today, Kalina and I want you to meet Tanya Rodriguez, who cut and pasted her way to fulfilling a dream. She owns Tanya and Victor Photography together with her husband, where they are role models for prospective wedding clients. Not only have they been married for nine years, between them they represent almost 250 years of marriage in thei…

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Salt & Pepper 19:34

2y ago19:34

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S1 | E7: Today, you will join us at Salt & Pepper restaurant where the owner, Paul Monterroso, did not start at the top. In fact, it was quite the opposite. He began his career as you heard, working for Charlene Jackson as a busboy at the New Morning Cafe in downtown Tiburon, about 1992. The place was a breakfast institution for almost 50 years. Fo…

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VC Workplace Solutions 21:29

2y ago21:29

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S1 | E6: Today, we sit down with Karen Carrera. She co-owns Workplace Solutions, where she trains and investigates discrimination in the workplace. Karen moved to the United States from Peru as a child and experienced her single Mom's struggles to find a job and support their family. This makes Karen a sought after lawyer who can counsel employers …

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Miracle Mile Cafe 12:26

2y ago12:26

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S1 | E5: Today the proof is in the pudding - or in this case the pancakes - as you heard from her customers. That's what Karen Garcia has become known for at the Miracle Mile Cafe in San Rafael. When we visited, we found a patio full of colorful umbrellas, we heard the sounds of happy customers and we could smell the delicious food everyone was rav…

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Aging Solutions 20:16

2y ago20:16

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S1 | E4: Today, Kalina and I sit down with Terri Abelar. She appealed her way into a job in a hospital at age 11 and has since made a career out of senior care management. Terri's experience growing up in a large, Hispanic family contributes to how she runs Aging Solutions. The staff interacts like a family as they offer guidance to other families …

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City Carpets 21:52

2+ y ago21:52

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S1 | E3: Today we visit Leigh and Hossein Bakhtiari. They’ve owned City Carpets in East San Rafael for 30 years and I’ve actually known them as colleagues and friends for much of that time. Without any higher education when they started, Leigh and Hossein used the strong foundation of their marriage to grow their family and their business. They now…

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Caribbean Spices Restaurant 15:22

2+ y ago15:22

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S1 | E2: Today we are on location with Frantz Felix. He owns Caribbean Spices restaurant in San Rafael. Thanks to some fortunate advice from a stranger, he left a 16 year career managing a pet store to open a food truck which ultimately led to his dream of starting his own restaurant. Join us for a tour of the back of the house at Caribbean Spices …

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Organic Cleaning Supreme 16:46

2+ y ago16:46

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S1 | E1: Today we sit down with Jaime Perez. He owns Organic Cleaning Supreme in San Rafael with six employees and more than 75 regular clients. But, thirty years ago, when Jaime came to Marin, there were days when he only had fifty cents in his pocket. Join us, as we start our season and learn how Marin works. Guest: Jaime Perez, Organic Cleaning …

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Trailer: We Are One Marin 2:38

2+ y ago2:38

2:38

We Are One Marin Podcast | The Marin Council of Chambers. This is storytelling at the local level, told one diverse voice at a time. Meet the merchants of our County as host Stephanie Plante listens to how Marin works. Welcome to our inaugural series sponsored in part by the Marin Community Foundation. Special thanks to the Marin IJ.…

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