Best Victor Gonzalez Podcasts (2024)

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California Has Become the Largest Energy Importer in the US | Marco Tule 33:54

15h ago33:54

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“We need to have that honest conversation that the majority of our power in California is generated from fossil fuels. And we’re actually importing a lot of our power. We’re vulnerable,” says Marco Tule, director and board president at Inland Empire Utilities Agency. Tule will explain his concerns about California’s future energy needs. *Views expr…

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Ep146 Facts Tell, Stories Sell, with Gina Balarin 28:38

10m ago28:38

28:38

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nina Sunday

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I Was Stepping Over the Homeless Until God Sent Me a Message | Zach Southall 43:22

1h ago43:22

43:22

Zach Southall once ignored homelessness, believing it stemmed from bad choices. But losing everything—his business, home, and health—brought him to his lowest point, where faith gave him a second chance. Now, as Charity on Wheels’ Managing Director, he’s dedicated to helping those he once overlooked. *Views expressed in this video/article are opini…

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Here’s Why 2024 Election Will Change California | Mike Gatto 39:29

3d ago39:29

39:29

California voters sent a strong signal in 2024 to prioritize combating crime, economic policies, and critical issues affecting daily life. Siyamak sits down with Mike Gatto, a former California Assemblymember who, according to the Sacramento Bee, was one of the most independent lawmakers in the Democratic Party. Gatto will discuss the implications …

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Ep 358 - Eduardo “Lalo” González: Tequila Is Thicker Than Water 1:03:07

5h ago1:03:07

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Eduardo "Lalo" González has a rich history steeped in Tequila. His family created the brand Don Julio and revolutionized the use of whiskey casks to elevate premium categories of Tequila. Lalo Tequila found its roots in Austin, TX and fully took the industry by storm just as the world started to open up again. With a dedication to clarity and the p…

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Ep 358 - Eduardo “Lalo” González: Tequila Is Thicker Than Water 1:03:07

21h ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Eduardo "Lalo" González has a rich history steeped in Tequila. His family created the brand Don Julio and revolutionized the use of whiskey casks to elevate premium categories of Tequila. Lalo Tequila found its roots in Austin, TX and fully took the industry by storm just as the world started to open up again. With a dedication to clarity and the p…

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UFC Fighter Explains How He Broke Out of LA’s Rough Neighborhood | Victor Henry 53:59

6d ago53:59

53:59

“I was in debt. I was renting a room out of my house. At a certain point, I was like, I have to get out of South Gate. I can’t catch a stray bullet because there have been drive-bys. There have been people crashing into buildings and pulling bodies out of cars,” says Victor Henry, UFC fighter from Los Angeles. He'll share his background growing up …

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Surprising Facts About California’s Plastic Recycling | Senator Ben Allen 52:03

1d ago52:03

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“Recycling as a system has become increasingly problematic. The truth of the matter is only a very small percentage of the plastic that’s out in the consumer waste stream actually gets recycled at the end of the day. … At the best case scenario, it goes into the landfill. Worst case scenario, it ends up in our water streams, in our ocean, in our en…

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Ep145 Brain Training That Works, with John Kennedy, Neuroplastician 24:34

15d ago24:34

24:34

John Kennedy is a process efficiency consultant turned brain coach in applied neuroplasticity to help people achieve peak performance. John Kennedy's brain training method increases mental and cognitive agility. The secret is rewiring brain connections for faster thinking speed, improved focus memory and faster, better decision making. Early in his…

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The Hidden Costs That Impact California’s Housing Affordability | Nolan Gray | Jim Righeimer 46:39

3d ago46:39

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In this episode, Nolan Gray, a policy expert with California YIMBY, and Jim Righeimer, former Costa Mesa mayor and developer, delve into the factors driving California’s high cost of living compared to more affordable states such as Texas and Florida. Join us as we explore the impact of housing policies and differing approaches to new development. …

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Assemblyman Is Concerned That Young Graduates Can’t Afford to Stay in California | David Alvarez 28:25

7d ago28:25

28:25

“California has become really unaffordable. Where are my kids gonna live? We pride ourselves on it being such a great economy in California, which is fueled by the opportunities that are academic institutions. But if your talent can’t find a place to call home, they’re gonna take their talent and their skills somewhere else, and that is the largest…

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Why Housing Costs Are Still Through the Roof in California 50:59

8d ago50:59

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California has some of the highest average housing costs in the country. While some believe this is due to a lack of available housing, others attribute the high prices to government policies. Siyamak sits down with Jim Burling, vice president of legal affairs at the Pacific Legal Foundation; Nils Nehrenheim, Redondo Beach councilmember; and Nolan …

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Ep 357 - Gustavo Ortega-Oyarzun: The Shape of Drinks to Come 1:04:14

10d ago1:04:14

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Gustavo Oyarzun is an immensely thoughtful person. From creating culinary/cocktail salts (via Art of Drink) to imagining entirely new bar experiences, he uses a deeply pensive and aesthetic driven perspective to innovate in the cocktail industry. As we all sought connectivity during COVID quarantine, Gustavo chose to take his bartending skills to t…

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Ep 357 - Gustavo Ortega-Oyarzun: The Shape of Drinks to Come 1:04:14

10d ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Gustavo Oyarzun is an immensely thoughtful person. From creating culinary/cocktail salts (via Art of Drink) to imagining entirely new bar experiences, he uses a deeply pensive and aesthetic driven perspective to innovate in the cocktail industry. As we all sought connectivity during COVID quarantine, Gustavo chose to take his bartending skills to t…

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What to Know About San Francisco’s Mayor Election | Matt Gonzalez 48:42

29d ago48:42

48:42

Siyamak sits down with Matt Gonzalez, Public Defender and Former County Supervisor in San Francisco. He will highlight the key factors in San Francisco’s Mayoral race and give us an in depth analysis of the current top candidates. “Mayor Breed is very talented, but there’s just a sense that we’re not making progress on things like crime, homelessne…

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Hollywood Crews Are on the Brink of Losing Everything | David Graves | Patrick Caligiuri 1:02:30

16d ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Hollywood is experiencing an unprecedented downturn, leaving many workers without jobs. Siyamak sits down with David Graves, a film industry expert and IATSE union member, and Patrick Caligiuri, a Hollywood TV executive with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the reasons behind this decline and explore possible solutions for affected workers. …

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Ep144 The Multi-dimensional Leader, with Dan Silberberg 49:42

17d ago49:42

49:42

Dan Silberberg talks about the Multi-dimensional Leadership. [10:00] If we are in an ecosystem and with peer to peer accountability, we are self-managed. We discover more unknown, unknowns. We uncover more unconscious biases. This is the way we've always done it. I've been here longer. This is how we do everything. Once you corporatized me, you've …

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California Takes Lead On AI Legislation | Senator Josh Becker 28:52

21d ago28:52

28:52

Siyamak sits down with Senator Josh Becker, who’s actively shaping AI regulation in the state. As a global leader in AI, California faces significant challenges and opportunities with major implications for jobs, safety, and privacy. Join us as we discuss the state’s efforts to address these concerns through new laws and regulations, some of which …

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Will the New Law Lower Gas Prices and Why Gas Is so Expensive in California? 53:17

1M ago53:17

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California consistently has some of the highest gas prices in the nation, and now the state government has passed a new law aimed at stabilizing them. In today’s episode, we'll uncover the mystery behind the numbers you see at the pump, the key players driving these prices, and how this new law could impact your wallet. Siyamak sits down with Aless…

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Ep143 The Bonfire Moment Part 2: The Workshop, with Martin Gonzalez 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

Most startups fail not because of a bad product, poor timing, or mismanaged cash, but because of people problems: conflicts over strategy, decision-making, and team culture. Even the smartest entrepreneurs have been derailed by soft problems: • How do you fire a loyal friend who’s not up to par? • How do you motivate your team to give their all? • …

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How Will Californians Be Impacted by Budget Cuts? | John Laird 38:11

2M ago38:11

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California is facing a budget crisis that may last for the next couple of years. Siyamak sits down with Senator John Laird, who has served as the education chair of the budget committee. Join us as we explore how Californians will be impacted and where this budget crisis may lead. We also dive into Senator Lear’s experience as a public servant. *Vi…

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Why California Is Regulating Social Media Companies | Samuel Chapman | Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh 44:17

2M ago44:17

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Fentanyl is becoming one of the leading causes of death among children due to counterfeit medications, and the amount of incidents tied to social media use is increasing. California is passing a law to limit social media addiction for kids. “Social media is solving the last-mile problem for drug dealers. They networked inside my son’s school, found…

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Is California Still the Land of Opportunity? | Stephen J. Cloobeck 42:33

2M ago42:33

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“California was pro-growth. It was the land of aspiration. Our brand is tarnished. Collectively, we as Californians must ask, how do we improve ourselves? California is no longer affordable, no longer livable, and frankly, it’s not workable. That’s why, in my opinion, we’re seeing a migration out,” says Stephen J. Cloobeck, businessman and founder …

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Ep142 What's an AI Strategy? with Michelle Tinsley, CEO 24:07

2M ago24:07

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AI's next inflection point is from employee experimentation to organizational transformation. This episode is with CEO and industry expert, Michelle Tinsley. You can watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/6RbqomCkCfw TALKING POINTS [1:39] What do you find teams are not doing that they should be doing with AI implementation? [5:51] How can o…

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Will California Wine and Vineyards Survive the Downturn in Wine Industry 47:22

2M ago47:22

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California is home to some of the world’s most renowned wine regions, including Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Lodi, making it a top global wine producer. However, the state’s wine industry is facing a significant slowdown in sales. Wineries are filled with unsold inventory and grape growers are struggling to find buyers for their grapes, even at steep d…

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Buying or Selling Homes? Here’s What You Need to Know About Realtor Commission Changes 49:35

2M ago49:35

49:35

New regulations for real estate commissions took effect last month. Siyamak sits down with Mike Hickman, president and CEO of Seven Gables Real Estate, to explain the details of the change and why it will have a significant impact on how we buy and sell homes in California. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do no…

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Growing Number of Schools in California Require Students to Lock Away Phones 45:04

2M ago45:04

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Many California schools are looking at Banning smartphones while in school, and it may soon become a law in California in 2025. What are the main reasons that are driving this trend, and what have been the experiences of schools that have already been implementing a strict no-device policy? “Teachers had no standing like to confront this, and so it…

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Why California Animal Shelters Are Facing Record Number Abandoned Pets | Zach Skow 37:32

2M ago37:32

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Our animal shelter deals with between 30 and 50 surrenders per day. We’ve abandoned animals to a degree that is shameful and deserves a cultural reckoning, and I think that reckoning will only happen if we’re honest about the variables that have contributed to this problem,” says Zach Skow, founder of Marley’s Mutts Animal Rescue. Siyamak sits down…

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Ep 356 - Nino Gandulla: The Eye of the Tiger 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Ninotchka Gandula, or as she's fondly known, Nino, is the national brand ambassador for Ojo de Tiger. The beautiful mezcal that mixes production from both Oaxaca and Puebla is yet another creation from the innovative team at Casa Lumbre. Nino grew up in Puerto Rico and remains one of the most respected voices in hospitality as she carries her Boric…

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Ep141 Asking is the Answer, with Mark Victor Hansen 48:15

2M ago48:15

48:15

Guest, Mark Victor Hansen, is one of the world's most respected Thought Leaders known globally as the Ambassador of Possibility. Co-author of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul', the book series was translated into 43 languages, published in over 100 countries and 500 million copies sold worldwide. Ask! The Bridge From Your Dreams To Your Destiny (2021) is…

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Ep 356 - Nino Gandulla: The Eye of the Tiger 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Ninotchka Gandula, or as she's fondly known, Nino, is the national brand ambassador for Ojo de Tiger. The beautiful mezcal that mixes production from both Oaxaca and Puebla is yet another creation from the innovative team at Casa Lumbre. Nino grew up in Puerto Rico and remains one of the most respected voices in hospitality as she carries her Boric…

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Massive Landslide in California Threatening Hundreds of Homes | Rancho Palos Verdes 48:53

3M ago48:53

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“The landslide area is about a mile wide right now. Parts of that landslide are moving 50 feet per year, about one foot per week. It’s actually the largest landslide complex in North America,” says John Cruikshank, mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes. California is experiencing an unprecedented landslide in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. Governor Gavin …

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California is About to Dump 114 Billion Gallons of Water into the Ocean | Geoff Vanden Heuvel 35:08

3M ago35:08

35:08

“The California we know today is really only possible because we move water around—moving water from areas of abundance to areas of need, literally causing the desert to bloom,” says Geoff Vanden Heuvel, Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs at Milk Producers Council. Siyamak sits down with Geoff Vanden Heuvel, who will explain why this water…

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Sheriff Explains How Toxic Pesticides Are Now in California’s Legal Weed | Jeremiah LaRue 40:52

3M ago40:52

40:52

“We’re now talking about contaminated marijuana that is out in the legal market. We had 15 pesticides on the marijuana product that the state isn’t even looking for. Five of them are 100% banned in the United States, and they’re not allowed to be used at all. Some of these pesticides, if you look at them, it says fatal if inhaled,” says Jeremiah La…

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California Homeowners Are Losing Their Insurance—Here’s Why 56:28

3M ago56:28

56:28

“A lot of people think that insurance carriers are just multi-billion-dollar companies living the good life. That’s not always the case. In the last three to five years, we’ve been losing so much money that we just can’t do this anymore,” says Harry Crusberg, a fire marshal and former president of American Agents Alliance. Home insurance rates are …

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Ep140 Managing Meetings, Nina Sunday with Evan Hackel 24:13

3M ago24:13

24:13

Poor meeting management comes up so frequently as a workplace bugbear that Nina Sunday designed and leads a Managing Meetings workshop including meeting agenda best practice, how to chair a meeting and proactive minute-taking. This is a bonus episode from the Training Unleashed podcast show with host, Evan Hackel, interviewing guest, Nina Sunday, a…

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California to Reform Prop 47 | Greg Totten 41:27

3M ago41:27

41:27

As public safety takes center stage in California’s political debates, all eyes are on Proposition 36, which would reform Proposition 47 if passed by voters in November. Some experts believe Proposition 47 has contributed to the rise in homelessness, drug addiction, and retail theft in California, while others argue that the link is hard to prove a…

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Different Perspectives on California Prop 47 | Matt Gonzalez 50:33

3M ago50:33

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“To make a theft a felony, keep in mind that felony cases are now going to be in a courtroom alongside homicides, rape cases, aggravated assaults, armed robberies, and you’re going to have a petty theft with a prior—where nobody served any substantial misdemeanor jail time—competing for a courtroom and resources. This distracts prosecutors from ser…

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Will Homeless Clean up Work in California? | Traci Park | Dane White | Greg Anglea 58:13

3M ago58:13

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Most cities in California have been impacted by homelessness. Recently, a Supreme Court ruling granted local governments the authority to clean up encampments. We sat down with Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park to discuss what this ruling means for her city and how the city plans to navigate this issue. “There are a lot of unanswered questio…

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Residents Share How Rampant Crime Has Become in Oakland | Brenda Grisham | Ken Houston | Leighton Woodhouse 41:20

3M ago41:20

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Siyamak sits down with Grisham, an Oakland resident, and Leighton Woodhouse, an independent journalist and documentary filmmaker who has been covering the situation in the city. We also spoke with Ken Houston, founder of Oakland’s Beautification Council and a third-generation Oakland resident, who has been affected by the city’s high crime and vand…

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Ep139 Leading an M&A, with Dave Musson, industry expert 24:08

3M ago24:08

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Industry expert on M&A, Dave Musson is Managing Director Oceania of Aspen Tech in Australia and a strong Information Technology professional. Having led many teams over the last 30 years in merger and acquisition activities and transfer, in this episode, Dave explores how a leader navigates the path of leading a team as a new corporate owner comes …

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What Is Behind the Retail Theft Surge and Can California Stop It? | Travis Gillmore | Rudy Blalock 33:52

4M ago33:52

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“There is actually a resale market in California that’s quite healthy. We have a black market on the streets, and this is easily visible. They are selling things at a fraction of the cost of if you go into the store and actually purchase it yourself. I’ve talked to police and law enforcement, and they tell me there’s a direct correlation here betwe…

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Ep138 The Sales Playbook - Playbook, with Naomi Oyston 30:03

4M ago30:03

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Here's the link to the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uQF3PfaGJSs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nina Sunday

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Californians to Vote on Raising Minimum Wage This November. What Are the Potential Impacts? 33:28

4M ago33:28

33:28

In November, California voters will decide on a new minimum wage increase. It’s one of the ten ballot measures and could raise the current minimum wage from $16 to $18 an hour. Join us as we delve into what it means for Californians. “Just since the minimum wage increase that went into effect for fast food employees, we have seen 98% of them raise …

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What Ballot Propositions Are Coming up in November in California | Will Swaim 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

“Every time you pass a bond, you’re basically saying to the next generation, ”Here’s our gift to you“. A debt. And they’re gonna have to pay that off. Supporters say all of these things are important and reasonable, we should pay for them anyway and your children will thank you for it.” Siyamak sits down with Will Swaim, President of the California…

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Ep 355 - Victor Diaz: The Story of Carabuena Tequila 58:11

4M ago58:11

58:11

As a native of Guadalajara, Victor Diaz has been surrounded by Tequila his own life. He has followed business ideas, and his innate tenacity gives him a drive like no other. After a fateful move to Austin Tx, he entered the hospitality industry at the legendary Maudie's TexMex restaurant. Here, whilst building relationships with patrons and fellow …

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Ep 355 - Victor Diaz: The Story of Carabuena Tequila 58:11

4M ago58:11

58:11

As a native of Guadalajara, Victor Diaz has been surrounded by Tequila his own life. He has followed business ideas, and his innate tenacity gives him a drive like no other. After a fateful move to Austin Tx, he entered the hospitality industry at the legendary Maudie's TexMex restaurant. Here, whilst building relationships with patrons and fellow …

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How Will the ADU Boom Impact Californians? 42:09

4M ago42:09

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California is experiencing a boom in accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Since the first ADU bill was passed in 2016, allowing ADUs on single-family home properties, the number of ADU permits has skyrocketed. However, along with this surge in development, some city leaders and residents are raising concerns for the community. Join us as we explore the…

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How Californians Will Be Impacted by Budget Cuts | Travis Gillmore 32:46

4M ago32:46

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“Low-income Californians and communities of color are essentially going to be disproportionately impacted. This is because they really rely on these programs, be it in food, housing, or education. More than 200 programs will be impacted in one way or another,” Travis Gillmore says. Siyamak sits down with Mr. Gillmore, a California reporter for The …

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Ep137 Crucial Conversations, with Andrew Bryant 33:07

4M ago33:07

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Self-leadership is the practice of intentionally influencing your thinking and feeling towards your objectives. To influence your thinking and feeling you have to become aware of the thoughts and feelings you're having and drive those thoughts and feelings towards your objectives with intentionality. And that makes you the driver of your life rathe…

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