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E 54 | Alisa Vialpando Drives For Success

This week, Rebecca Jones is joined by Alisa Vialpando, the President of Hunsaker & Associates. Originally from Wyoming, Vialpando tells us the in’s and out’s of her experiences growing up and how she came to relocate to the West Coast. When asked how she measures success, Vialpando explains that she takes stock of the happiness…

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E 53 | Jaks Cunningham Finds The Magic In Connections

In this week’s episode, Rebecca Jones is joined by Jaks Cunningham, founder of the Anderson Group. With over 16 years of business development experience, Cunningham recounts to us how her experiences have led her to where she is today. A self described adventurer, Cunningham remembers staking her claim on living on the West Coast when…

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E 52 | Ruth-Ann Thorn Has Faith In Growth

In this episode, Rebecca Jones is joined by the Chairwoman of Rincon Economic Development Corp and Founder of both Native Beauty and Founder of EC Gallery, Ruth-Ann Thorn. Growing up locally, Thorn has found her passion in creating opportunities for her community. Thorn explains how the challenges that she faced growing up led her to…

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E 51 | Erin Nenow Brings Caffeine & Smiles

In this week’s episode, Rebecca Jones is joined by the owner of Ascend Coffee Roasters and Old California Coffee House & Eatery, Erin Nenow. Starting off her coffee career at Old Cal Coffee when she was 21, Nenow always knew that she wanted to be a business owner and entrepreneur. She enjoys that her job…

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E 50 | Marie Vaudry Honors Her Mother

This week Rebecca Jones is joined by Marie Vaudry, the founder of Gleam In Your Eye. After dealing with her own mother’s Alzeimer’s diagnosis, Vaudry recognized the lack of tools available for loved ones going through dementia. Thus, Gleam In Your Eye was born. A subscription based program, Gleam In Your Eye provides monthly activity…

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E 49 | Kelly Weier Creates Connections Through Cycling

In this cheerful episode, Rebecca Jones is joined by the owner of Cycle Bar, Kelly Weier. Following an injury, Weier was looking for a way to channel her energy into a low impact activity. Weier describes herself as being inherently curious about people and their pasts. She was able to combine her passions for sales,…

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E 48 | Isabella Knack Changes The Chocolate World

Rebecca Jones is joined by Isabella Knack, the owner of Dallmann Confections. Growing up with a family of pastry chefs allowed Knack to experience the intricacies of taste and cooking from an early age. However, it wasn’t until after college that she discovered her true passion for chocolate and fell in love with the concept…

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E 47 | Stacey Zayas Finds A Will And A Way

Rebecca Jones is joined by the owner and founder of Smooth Bar, Stacey Zayas. A hairdresser for 33 years, Zayas has worked endlessly to ensure that everyone can achieve smooth hair in a healthy environment. While her path into the beauty industry was unconventional, Zayas ended up finding her passion and strives to celebrate each…

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Novel Program Reshaping Perceptions of Being an Athlete for Kids and Parents

  David Sabi, Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Kid to Athlete, chats about the importance of redefining the term “athlete” through the Big4: physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness. Sabi discusses how parents can help foster this new perception of athletes in their children through a holistic look at athletics.  

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Shedding Light on Illiteracy Challenges and Eradicating Literacy Disparities in San Diego

  Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council of Literacy, discusses the need for literacy challenges to be recognized as a national priority and how the council is working to destigmatize the issue. Cruz chats about how the Council provides resources for individuals and families to raise literacy rates through its programs and its…

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