Hello San Pedro
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsHello San Pedro is a local weekly podcast about the community that lives and thrives in San Pedro, California. We focus on the people: locals, community-leaders, business-owners and visitors – and their stories. We examine the blurred line between San Pedro’s deeply-rooted culture and its revitalization. Listen as we explore the culture, history and charm that make this LA port town a hidden gem.
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Summer Update 2023
August 11, 2023 06:12 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MBHello friends! We have been MIA during the summer and we're here to give you a quick update. Not to worry, the podcast will return with regular episodes in September with our 2nd annual mini series focusing on local history. Be back soon! Upcoming Events: San Pedro Makers Market Sat. Aug. 19th | 10-4pm West Harbor (6th/Harbor. Blvd) San Pedro on Film Sat. Sept. 16th | 7pm Warner Grand Theater. 478 W. 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutiq...
107: Marine Mammal Care Center w/ Dave Bader
May 27, 2023 08:39 - 1 hour - 125 MB*SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER SUMMER HOURS* As the final episode in our Environmental Conservation mini-series we sit down with Dave Bader, the Chief Operations & Education Officer of the Marine Mammal Care Center. He tells us about his SoCal upbringing and what eventually led him into his path as Marine Biologist. After spending most of his career at the Aquarium of the Pacific, like many, the pandemic led him to the next step in his career which was at the Marine Mam...
E106: White Point Nature Preserve w/Zoe Allen and Dave Pilon
May 17, 2023 15:52 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBDiscover the history of White Point Nature Preserve. Our guests for this episode are Zoe Allen, the Education Program Director, and Dave Pilon, the Chair of the Development Committee. They both work for the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy which operates a variety of conservation efforts across the Peninsula, including our beloved White Point Nature Preserve. Listen in as they reveal fascinating insights into the land's historical uses over time. Learn about the area’s past as a hot springs res...
E105: Local Children’s Book Author Jennifer Suzara-Cheng
May 01, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour - 114 MBAs we wrap up our mini series focusing on kids and resources for young families we would like to introduce our new series on environmental conservation. It just so happens that we have the perfect guest to help us transition us over into our next series; meet Jennifer Suzara-Cheng, a local children’s book author who writes about her most beloved subjects: Biology and Environmental Science. As a science teacher at San Pedro High School, Jennifer has already invested into our local youth, mak...
E104: Taper Robotics Team w/ Enzo Molinari & Alex Parker
April 18, 2023 05:01 - 39 minutes - 72 MBAs a continuation of our mini series about kids and local resources for families, we are highlighting a team of young engineers and coders who have recently made it to the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! Meet the Taper Robotics team of 5th graders who have qualified to compete in the 2023 Vex Robotics World Championship in Dallas Texas; Irene, Simon, Sophia and today’s guests Enzo Molinari and Alex Parker. In this episode they share what it was like to be a part of Taper Elementary School’s first rob...
E103: Boys & Girls Club of LA Harbor w/ Mike Lansing
April 02, 2023 19:47 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this mini series focusing on kids and family resources, we are very excited to share with you this episode with guest Mike Lansing. Mike is the founder of the San Pedro Youth Coalition, founded in 1988 which is responsible for so many popular places in our community for kids and families. He has been the Executive Director at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor for over 29 years. Having grown up in San Pedro and being a young member of the San Pedro Boys Club, he saw the ...
E102: Making Music Fun and Educational w/ Calia Knutson
March 20, 2023 17:49 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBWe begin a new series this week that features local programs geared toward kids. Our first series guest is Calia Knutson – founder and owner of Music Moves in Me. She discovered her passion for music early on, but it was after teaching young children that the idea to merge these two joys came about. Calia along with the teaching team at Music Moves in Me introduces young kids to music through fun, dynamic and developmental experiences. Children can explore various sounds, countless genres an...
E101: Women With a Vision w/ Liz Schindler-Johnson & Taran Schindler
March 14, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week, meet the two fascinating and passionate women holding the torch at the Grand Vision Foundation. Liz Schindler-Johnson and Taran Schindler join us in this episode to share their individual journeys (although never too far from each other as they are sisters). Having grown up on the east coast they share how they ended up here in San Pedro working hard to preserve, restore and protect one of our most cherished historic icons, the Warner Grand Theater. As Executive Director (Liz) an...
E100: Meet Our Local Woodworking Musician, Harold Greene
March 01, 2023 09:21 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn today’s episode we had the honor and privilege of interviewing local musician and woodworker Harold Greene. You may remember him from the cover of the San Pedro Today Magazine back in August 2020 which we encourage you to read (linked below) as you may realize you might already be familiar with his work. In our conversation he shares with us his amazing journey as a musician, as a runner and, of course, as an expert craftsman in woodworking. From early childhood, to his education at San...
E99: Elite Triangle Fitness w/Shain Rossi
February 01, 2023 01:42 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBWe wrap up our fitness and wellness series with the guest Shain Rossi, owner and operator of Elite Triangle Fitness. He approaches fitness with a holistic approach by incorporating mind, body, soul (and tech) throughout his training. In this episode, Shain shares his upbringing and the impactful experiences that led him to help others. His authenticity and commitment to have his clients succeed touched us. We hope you find this episode along with the others in this series to be inspiring, mo...
E98: Heyday Elite Fitness w/ Eddie McKenna
January 23, 2023 10:29 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week we are continuing in our series on health and wellness and today’s guest is one half of an incredible duo, co-owner of Heyday Elite Fitness, Eddie McKenna. You might know him from his recent appearance as columnist for the San Pedro Today Magazine. His long time friend and business partner Ricky Magana (who you might also recognize as a previous SPT columnist) is not with us today but is well represented by Eddie. In this episode, Eddie shares his personal background, how he met ...
E97: Physical Therapy San Pedro w/ Dr. Ja’nae Brown
January 14, 2023 09:05 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week’s guest has been on our list for quite some time. She’s well known in the community and has been highly recommended by other guests. We thought what better time to have her on the show than the beginning of the new year as part of our health and wellness series. Our guest is Dr. Ja’nae Brown, the owner and founder of Physical Therapy San Pedro. In this episode she shares her journey to San Pedro, her business origin story and also inspires us to find an enjoyable way to keep our b...
E96: Under Pressure Nutrition w/ Christian Ibarra
January 07, 2023 19:03 - 55 minutes - 101 MBHappy New Year! We’re kicking this year off with a series on health and wellness. Our guest this week is Christian Ibarra of Under Pressure Nutrition. He co-owns the plant-based protein cafe with his wife, Zane Ibarra, and his mother, Rosalina Banuelos. Together they share the ingredients that helped each of them through their own hardships. Christian walks us through his personal journey with hardship, loss and addiction to discovering confidence, community and joy. Get ready to listen to a...
E95: A Look Back at 2022 ft. Podcast Friends
December 31, 2022 23:46 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBThe year 2022 is in our rearview but we didn’t want to start the new year without taking a look back at what a year it's been. There have been losses and milestones, missteps and achievements. In this episode, Jess and Amanda discuss what the year has brought them, the lessons, the joys and what they can take into 2023. We’ve also invited some of our previous guests to get their unique perspectives on the year as well. In Chronological order: Coach Domenic Costa - San Pedro High School ...
E94: Holiday Wishes w/ San Pedro Kids
December 25, 2022 17:42 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHappy holidays! This week we have a special episode brought to you by the kids of San Pedro. Earlier this month, we parked outside Rok 'N’ Ell Baby Boutique and recorded live from the 31st annual Candy Cane Lane at Weymouth Corners. We asked the kids of San Pedro to share some of their holiday traditions and wishes. So grab a cup of hot chocolate, gather with a loved one and get ready for some charming, funny and wise responses from the kids of San Pedro. We thank and appreciate every brav...
E93: L.A. in a Minute w/ Evan Lovett
December 18, 2022 00:25 - 57 minutes - 106 MBYou’ve probably seen this week’s guest on Instagram sharing incredible random facts about Los Angeles. His name is Evan Lovett and his “L.A. in a Minute” videos have blown up on Tik Tok and Instagram. As fans of his videos and what he’s doing, we invited him to share his story on our podcast. As a born and raised Los Angeles native, with a journalism background, he was itching to do something creative at a time when screens were capturing his kid’s attention. So he did! He’s also done a few...
E92: The Restoration Project w/ Kevin Wallner
December 10, 2022 19:10 - 1 hour - 123 MBAs part of our nonprofit series, we sit with Kevin Wallner, a former personal trainer who now runs a nonprofit serving people who are currently unhoused. His journey from Washington to San Pedro involved overcoming some physical and mental challenges, meeting his soulmate and lots of personal growth. He found friendship and support in an unexpected place which led him to start The Restoration Project which actively serves our unhoused neighbors in the Wilmington Community. His teams approac...
E91: Roundtrip Collective w/Sarah Brega
December 02, 2022 21:25 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBFor this week’s episode, we chat it up with the magnetic Sarah Brega, the bossbabe behind the downtown clothing boutique Roundtrip Collective. Sarah opens up about her journey leaving the fashion corporate world, one of the meanings behind her boutique name, Roundtrip, and how rediscovering her why is a good practice. She reminded us of why listening to your intuition is such a fruitful power we all hold. In our conversation she shares what it was like for her to open in February 2020 just ...
E90: Cahoots w/ Marisa Hirtzel & Rachel Wilkerson
November 25, 2022 18:55 - 53 minutes - 97.5 MB***EVENT ALERT*** HOLIDAY BAZAAR - TOMORROW Nov. 26th, 12 - 5pm @ The Sardine Cahoots has invited you to join them at their 2nd annual Holiday Bazaar. Shop small this holiday season and support local vendors selling home decor, art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, surf + skate and more. There will be food and drinks so you can hang out all day and shop till you drop. In this episode we meet Marisa Hirtzel and Rachel Wilkerson, co-founders of Cahoots. Together they organize local events ...
E89: San Pedro Meals On Wheels w/Susan McKenna + Mike Caccavalla
November 11, 2022 08:01 - 55 minutes - 76 MBWe continue our series featuring local nonprofits in San Pedro. This week's guests co-captain the small-but-mighty nonprofit, San Pedro Meals On Wheels. President/chef, Susan McKenna, and chef/office manager Mike Caccavalla, along with dozens of local volunteers prepare and deliver meals with a side of humanity to numerous home-bound neighbors. Get ready for some laughs and inspiration as Mike and Susan share about their backstories and the history behind the organization, its evolution and...
E88: Pedro Pet Pals w/Theresa Sardisco
November 05, 2022 03:40 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBWe kick off a new series focused on local nonprofits in San Pedro. We want to highlight the capeless heroes who dedicate their time and energy giving back to causes they are passionate about. Our first guest is a caretaker for the caretakers. Theresa Sardisco started the nonprofit Pedro Pet Pals to help shelters, rescue organizations and animal lovers get the supplies and funding they need. Despite running two businesses, caring for family, and giving to local fundraisers, she’s dedicated m...
E87: Subterranean Hair w/ Rosemary & Mitchel Wilson
October 28, 2022 10:43 - 1 hour - 123 MBHappy Halloween! We are super excited about this Halloween weekend and we thought it was the perfect time to finally have Rosemary and Mitchel Wilson on the show. Not only do they love Halloween but they are the couple behind Subterranean Hair, an innovative hair space located in downtown San Pedro that prioritizes individuality and quality. In this episode Rosemary and Mitchel Wilson share their love story and how Subterranean came to be. This interview is long overdue and we are glad to f...
E86: Meet Tim McOsker- CD15 Council Member Candidate
October 21, 2022 09:01 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week we meet our next candidate for CD15 Council Member, Tim McOsker. Tim is a San Pedro native whose family has multi-generational roots within the San Pedro community. Having previously served as Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy City Attorney for former Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn, he comes to the race with plenty of city government experience. Tim also served as CEO of Alta Sea, an environmentally conscious organization that focuses on finding sustainable solutions for oc...
E85: Meet Danielle Sandoval - CD15 Council Member Candidate
October 15, 2022 19:48 - 1 hour - 119 MBIf you live in the area you are probably aware of the Los Angeles Council member race for the 15th District, which is usually a pretty big deal for this community. The 15th District includes San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway North, Harbor Gateway South and Watts. You may have noticed candidate lawn signs in our neighborhoods in the last few months, so we wanted to take the next two weeks to introduce you to the final contenders. This week we meet Danielle Sandoval; a Los ...
E84: Victorian by the Bay w/ Gina Bellous
October 09, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour - 115 MBToday’s episode will conclude our mini series on local history in honor of Angela Romero. We sit down with Gina Bellous who is courageously restoring an old San Pedro Victorian home to its former glory. You may know her project by its instagram name @Victorianbythebay . She tells us a little about how she acquired the house and the many challenges she’s faced along the way. Gina is also part of the San Pedro Bay Historical Society which goes hand in hand with her passion project. We love...
E83: Walkers Cafe Receives Historical Landmark Status w/ Emma Rault
October 01, 2022 09:18 - 1 hour - 110 MBContinuing in our series on local history, in honor of the late Angela Romero, we sit down with Emma Rault, a writer, literary translator, a newbie to San Pedro and the originator of the petition that sparked a local movement to help Walkers Cafe be recognized as a local historical landmark. This past August Walkers Cafe was voted a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. Since Emma had only moved to San Pedro in 2019 you might wonder why someone so new to San Pedro would fight so hard to...
E82: 75 Years of The Corner Store w/ John Bagakis
September 22, 2022 10:09 - 1 hour - 121 MBHi friends! We are continuing our series on local history this week in an episode with John Bagakis, the new owner of The Corner Store which just celebrated its 75th anniversary in July. As new owner he is continuing its legacy as the neighborhood staple in the San Pedro palisades area, not only a place to grab coffee and snacks but he also envisions it someday as a place to have wine, a Mediterranean meal and enjoy live music in the evenings. He shares with us the multiple transitions the s...
E81: Angela Romero: Friend, Sister and Rock
September 15, 2022 08:42 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn the first week of September, we heard about the professional works of Angela Romero and the significance of her work to the San Pedro community. In this episode we wanted to give you a more personal introduction to her in celebration of her birthday on September 16th. You'll hear from a handful of those who were closest to her, including her sisters Regina Ritter and Emily Romero, and four of her closest friends, old and new. Guests of today's episode in order of sequence: Sanam Lamb...
E80: Trinity Lutheran Celebrates 100 Years w/ Pastor Nathan Hoff & Sue Scott
September 08, 2022 09:04 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBAs mentioned in our previous episode, September is our History Month in honor of Angela Romero, and in this first episode of the series Amanda visits her childhood church Trinity Lutheran Church which just celebrated its centennial this summer. Pastor Nathan Hoff who has been with the church for seventeen years as head pastor and Sue Scott, retired Deaconess and long time member, share with us Trinity Lutheran’s fascinating origin story. Trinity Lutheran, originally founded in 1921 in San P...
E80: Who Was Angela Romero? W/ Joshua Stecker & Megan Barnes
September 01, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 89 MBA few months ago in April, our community lost an amazing woman to health complications after fighting cancer for nearly a year, Angela “Romee” Romero. She was an active learner and preserver of our local history, a story teller of the history she discovered and an educator to anyone with a curiosity about this town. Her work will continue to impact how we move forward in this new era and her last and most ambitious endeavor, the San Pedro Heritage Museum, a vision of hers we hope will be...
E79: Who Was Angela Romero? W/ Joshua Stecker & Megan Barnes
September 01, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 89 MBA few months ago in April, our community lost an amazing woman to health complications after fighting cancer for nearly a year, Angela “Romee” Romero. She was an active learner and preserver of our local history, a story teller of the history she discovered and an educator to anyone with a curiosity about this town. Her work will continue to impact how we move forward in this new era and her last and most ambitious endeavor, the San Pedro Heritage Museum, a vision of hers we hope will be...
E78: Meet Rock Ashfield of Palm Realty Boutique
August 25, 2022 07:07 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn this episode we want to introduce you to a huge supporter of the podcast and good friend of ours, Rock Ashfield. You can see him through the window of his office across from Hojas drinking a coffee and getting things done. Rock has been generous enough to invite us to use Palm Realty Boutique in downtown San Pedro as our hub during the week for recording and other podcast business. Rock is a local realtor with a plethora of experience in other areas and is responsible for the Palm Realty...
E77: Common Soul Collective w/ Kelly Main
August 18, 2022 08:57 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBIn this final episode of our mini series focusing on small pop-up vendors in the San Pedro community we speak with Kelly Main, the creator and operator of Common Soul Collective, an aromatherapy product company. Like many others small vendors we have spoken to, this business was also born out of the pandemic and has been an endeavor that has brought her and family closer together. Kelly runs this business with her daughters and they each use their strengths to contribute to its success. This...
E76: What the Succulent w/ Brittany Herrera & Angela Andrews
August 11, 2022 06:41 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBAs we continue our series on amazing pop-up vendors that have emerged out of the pandemic, it is our pleasure to introduce to you the creators behind the local pop-up business What the Succulent: Brittany Herrera, Antonina Herrera and Angela Andrews. Unfortunately, only Brittany and Angela could join us for this episode but their stories will hit home with many of our European immigrant community. Angela tells us how her family immigrated from Sicily, Italy over the course of five years ne...
E75: Twenty-Two Crafts w/ Amber Onorato
August 04, 2022 08:46 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBIn our continued series featuring San Pedro vendors, we welcome Amber Onorato, a local crafter and owner of Twenty-Two Crafts. In this week’s episode, we learn about Amber’s San Pedro upbringing plus her multi-generational roots in this town. Amber and Amanda inform newbie Jess about the sunken part of Paseo Del Mar’s iconic ocean-view drive that connected Royal Palms to the other side of White Point Nature Center. Amber shares what it was like working from home during the pandemic with her ...
E74: San Pedro Soapworks with Trisha Hanudel-Lopez
July 28, 2022 09:56 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBThis week we continue our series on local makers and vendors that have participated in San Pedro's local pop-up markets. Today's guest is Trisha Hanudel-Lopez, the creator behind San Pedro Soapworks. San Pedro Soapworks makes bath, body, and hair care inspired by the sights and scents of sunny San Pedro, CA. Trisha shares her journey from North Carolina, where she was born and raised, to New York and eventually this beautiful Los Angeles port town. Her soap making venture didn't start until...
E73: Salsas Ch*ngona & Sweet but Toxica with Brenda Apolinar & Bella Caballero
July 21, 2022 09:32 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBThis week we continue in our series of small vendors that have been participating in the local pop-ups all over town. In today's episode we chat with Brenda Apolinar of Salsas Chingona and her sister Bella Caballero of Sweet but Toxica Aguas Frescas. Brenda shares how she found herself out of a job for the first time in years during the pandemic and was left wondering what to do next, until one day at a family gathering one compliment on her homemade salsa would take her on a new journey to...
E72: Small Business Pop-Ups with Melissa Hay
July 14, 2022 08:57 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn this episode we sit down with Melissa Hay of Homemade by the Hays. She wears many hats such as candle maker, yoga teacher, mother, wife as well as the organizer of the local small business pop-ups we’ve seen in the last couple years. We discuss the burst of creativity from local budding entrepreneurs since the pandemic despite the collective feelings of anxiety and stress many of us have all experienced since 2020. Melissa also shares with us her family’s long established history within...
EP71: Local Addiction Recovery & Mental Health Treatment w/ Brandon Evans
July 07, 2022 10:15 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBDESCRIPTION: Brandon Evans – a licensed clinical social worker from San Pedro’s local hospital, Little Company of Mary Providence – brings a wealth of information about their three programs dedicated to serving people with behavioral, mental and addiction struggles. In this episode, we discuss the hardships any person can face that may lead to experiencing homelessness, addiction and/or mental health disorders as well as the signs of when an undiagnosed struggle may need treatment. WARNI...
E70: Bodega Raval Brings A Little Bit of Spain to San Pedro w/ Nicky Saunders
June 30, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBDESCRIPTION: In this episode, we sit with Nicky Saunders who is bringing a bit of Spain to San Pedro with his pop-up restaurant experience, Bodega Raval. Nicky explains where the name comes from and how he recognized the similarities a neighborhood in Barcelona, Spain had to San Pedro. We also chat about his journey to San Pedro and how he has fully embraced the town’s culture and diversity. Share this episode with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscrib...
E69: After the Plague, Came the Renaissance w/ Lee Williams
June 23, 2022 07:45 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBIn the official relaunch of Hello San Pedro, we sit with Lee Williams to talk about the mural he commissioned titled, “After the Plague, Came the Renaissance” and what it means for San Pedro. In this episode, Lee explains what neighborhood councils are and his thoughts on what they should be. We also chat about housing, why he believes home-buying doesn’t have to be a far-off dream, and how to better community input in development. Share this episode with friends, family or co-workers and le...
E68: Pre-launch - Get to Know Us! - Amanda + Jess
June 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBAfter nearly TWO years, the Hello San Pedro Podcast is back! This is our get-to-know-us episode before we relaunch the weekly regular episodes which will return in two weeks. In this episode you'll get to know Amanda, the original host, and Jess, our brand new co-host. Hear our stories and why we love this town so much. We're so excited to bring to you brand new episodes with amazing guests in the next few weeks. Please share this episode with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a r...
E67: Moving Forward Together - San Pedro City Ballet & The Dance Factory Team Up
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBIn this episode I am joined by Cindy Bradley owner of San Pedro City Ballet and Julianne Thompson owner of The Dance Factory. We discuss the rapidly changing climate for small businesses and the need for continued adaptation. Due to the pandemic more and more small businesses are closing every day, but Cindy and Julianne have found that the best way to move forward is together. LINKS: San Pedro City Ballet Website: http://www.sanpedrocityballet.org/ The Dance Factory Website https:/...
E66: Pedro & Corona - August 6th, 2020 - Wear Yo Mask
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBIt's been a minute since our last Pedro & Corona episode edition of the podcast. In this episode, Joshua Stecker and I catch up on recent Coronavirus changes and updates. We emphasize how important it is that we maintain social distancing and wear our masks. In our conversation we discuss what schools might look like when they reopen as well as imagine what the holidays might look like in the near future. As mentioned in the episode, today is First Thursday and though there have been no ar...
E65: A Bridge Home Opens In San Pedro w/ Amber Sheikh-Ginsberg & Lee Williams
July 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBHi Friends! I'm out of town this week but no worries, I promise you'll love my amazing co-hosts subbing in for me. Amber Sheikh-Ginsberg, an LA based non-profit consultant who has years of experience working with and advocating for our homeless community, sits down with (virtually) Lee Williams, the Board of Directors Chairman for the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. In their conversation they give the community important updates about the new Bridge Home that has just opened here in San P...
E64: Virtual PRIDE On the Port w/ Ryan Blaney
July 10, 2020 07:28 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBJune flew by, we're now in July, what happened to PRIDE? That was my little Dr. Seuss moment but in all seriousness, did we really skip PRIDE? A year ago San Pedro held its very first PRIDE On the Port event right on Harbor Blvd, in front of our beloved Battleship USS IOWA. But this year, due to the pandemic and civil unrest, PRIDE across the nation has taken a back seat. Today on the show, now two-time guest, Ryan Blaney, Secretary of the Board of Directors for Bridge Cities Alliance, invi...
E63: Jose Angel Canales - Owner of Joe's Vegan Shop
July 02, 2020 08:18 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBHappy 4th of July weekend everyone! Today on the show Joe of Joe's Vegan Shop is telling his story. Hear how he has overcome personal health problems by changing his water, his diet and lifestyle. His amazing health journey inspired him to share his food with others in hopes of helping others in their health journeys. Now he is the most popular vegan food pop-up shop currently occupying the kitchen at The Sardine. LINKS: Joe's Vegan Shop - Website https://www.joesveganshop.com/ Joe'...
E62: Pedro & Corona - June 26, 2020 - Phase 3
June 26, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBIn today's episode of Hello San Pedro's "Pedro & Corona" edition of the podcast, Joshua Stecker joins me in discussing Phase 3 reopenings. We catch up on life during the pandemic and how crazy of a year 2020 has been and we're not even half way through. SPONSOR: San Pedro Today http://sanpedrotoday.com/
E61: How San Pedro Came Together for BLM & Small Businesses w/ Lee Williams
June 11, 2020 08:33 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIn this episode I bring on local leader, Chairman of the Board for the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and repeat guest, Lee Williams. Together we discuss the events that spark a national and global wave of protests in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM) and how San Pedro responded. Some key topics? Big Nick's apology, "All Lives Matter", White Privilege and this past weekend's Unity March put on by NAACP in partnership with Council. District. 15 and LAPD Harbor Division. SPONSOR: San Ped...
E60: Spiritual Guidance in the Midst of Chaos w/ Pastors Josh & Bunmi Canales
June 03, 2020 08:44 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBOver the weekend, protests and riots broke out across the nation over the death of George Floyd. In the intro I give some context to all that followed his death and address how it has impacted us locally. I've turned to spiritual leaders in the South Bay community for some guidance in the midst of this chaos, Pastors Josh & Bunmi Canales, senior Pastors of Mission Eben-Ezer Family Church. LINKS: Mission Eben-Ezer Family Church https://www.missionebenezer.org/podcast 415 W. Torrance ...