Podcast

#016 - Today we talk to Tina Wolfe and David Dranitzke from Much Better Butter. Tina has been roasting seeds for some time. After working through nut allergies in her kids’ classrooms, she began experimenting on sunflower seed spreads and Much Better Butter was born.

#015 - Today we talk to Raquel Navarro and Susan Eggett from Oakland cocktail Week. They started Oakland Cocktail Week in 2018 to celebrate the “watering holes and mixologists” in Oakland. After being thrown a curve-ball by COVID, they hope to return with an in-person Oakland Cocktail Week in the spring of 2022.

#014 - Today we talk to Ari Takata-Vasquez, the Executive Director of the Oakland Indie Alliance (“OIA”). OIA is a member-lead nonprofit organization made up of and operated by 400+ local independent business owners who have united to preserve Oakland’s variety, energy, and social fabric.

#013 - Fall 2021 Oakland Real Estate Round-up Series (Episode 3 of 3). This is the third episode of the Fall '21 Oakland Real Estate Round-up. Today we talk to June Mc Daniels who is a top producer with the Better Homes and Gardens Reliance Partners Real Estate and Brenda Wyatt who is an Oakland native and top producer at All California Mortgage.

#012 - Fall 2021 Oakland Real Estate Round-up Series (Episode 2 of 3). This is the second edition of the Fall '21 Oakland real estate market. Today we talk to Shawneequa Badger of The Badger Real Estate Group of Corcoran Global Living and Rouvaun Walker of Phinance US Mortgage Company.

#011 - Fall 2021 Oakland Real Estate Round-up Series (Episode 1 of 3). This is the first edition of what we plan to be a recurring series on the Oakland real estate market. Each of the next 3 episodes will present views of the Oakland real estate market from a local real estate agent and mortgage broker. Today we talk to Deidre Joyner of Red Oak Realty and Brady Thomas of LaSalle Mortgage Mortgage Services.

#010 - Namaste Ready. Today’s interview is with ShakaJamal, a yoga instructor in Oakland and Founder of Namaste Ready. He is expanding the reach of yoga beyond its traditional practitioners. Some people practice at home, but do not feel comfortable going to studios. He is working with black men, people of color, and young people all over Oakland....

#009 - Be Well Natural. Today’s interview is with Chris Pearson, Founder of Be Well Natural, a holistic health clinic in Oakland’s Laurel District. Chris specializes in orthopedics and is a self professed bio-mechanical geek. The clinic has been in practice in the Laurel District for 6 years. Through Acupuncture and body work, he helps people overcome pain and discomfort. The clinic has several community programs, including yoga and one...

#008 - No immigrants No Spice “NINS”. Today’s interview is with Vibha Gupta, Founder / Executive Director of Oakland Non Profit No Immigrants No Spice. Vibha is an Emergency room doctor by day (and night). As a 2nd generation daughter of immigrants, her mission is to shed light on the positive contributions immigrants have in our community. She donates 100% of the proceeds from the sale of NINS swag to support immigrant programs and...

#007 - Two Chicks in the Mix. Today’s interview is with Malaka Wison-Greene, co-owner of Two Chicks in the Mix. Malaka and her best friend since high school Erica Freeman conceived the idea in 2013 and the business was born. Malaka operates in Oakland while Erica covers LA. After hearing this, you will want to try their pastries, pies, cookies, and cakes. ...