Welcome to the My SGV Podcast. A show where you will hear personal stories of triumph over failures, and how others successfully navigated the unique landscape that is the San Gabriel Valley. What makes us different? Well, just like you, we have chosen the San Gabriel Valley for our home or businesses, or both. We believe it is the people and small businesses that make this community great and we love to share their stories with you. We always encourage your questions and feedback and you ca ...
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Olivia Thai - Multi-lingual musician blending melody and storytelling
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Olivia Thai is a dynamic multimedia artist who artfully blends her award-winning songwriting skills, journalism background, and a touch of comedy. Starting her music career at just 15, Olivia has performed across the globe, from stadiums with her band to intimate living rooms, captivating audiences with her remarkable talent as a multi-instrumental…
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Frank Martin II - Bridging sports, academia, and innovation
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Frank Martin II is a true trailblazer whose life beautifully intertwines sports, academia, and business innovation. Fresh from the collegiate sports arena, Frank has emerged as a leader shaping the future of tomorrow's innovators. Not just a former athlete, he stands as a titan of educational reform and a staunch advocate for diversity, equity, and…
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VH$ - From concrete to cadence ~ The rose that grew in sound
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VH$ is a trailblazing Mexican-American music producer, record collector, and entrepreneur hailing from the San Gabriel Valley. Born on December 25, 1984, VH$ was raised in Section 8 housing by a single mother, and his music career stands as a powerful testament to the resilience born from adversity. VH$ made history by producing the first hip hop a…
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Joanna Law - Nestled with photographic moments
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Joanna Law is a renowned fine art photographer known for her stunning maternity, newborn, children, and family portraits. As a proud immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at just eight years old, Joanna discovered her passion for photography alongside her future husband. What began as a beloved hobby has blossomed into a thriving business, beautifully …
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Diego Lojero - Golf to skateboarding and comedy
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Diego Lojero is a dynamic individual whose journey is a testament to the power of passion, creativity, and unyielding optimism. From an early age, Diego's life had been deeply intertwined with sports. A standout in the world of golf, he secured three league championships during his high school years, showcasing his dedication and competitive spirit…
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Kitty Lam - Pie fusion of the British-Cantonese kind
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Kitty Lam is a British-born Chinese chef who seamlessly merges the comforting tradition of British pies with the bold, vibrant flavors of Cantonese cuisine. Born in London and with deep roots in Hong Kong, Kitty has crafted a unique culinary niche through her pop-up venture, Dai Pie Dong, based in Los Angeles. At Dai Pie Dong, Kitty delights in off…
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Hawk & Sophia Tea - Soaring back to Cambodian taste
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Hawk & Sophia, an inspiring AAPI husband-and-wife team who have redefined the classic wing experience with their distinctive recipes and techniques. They started started the trailblazing restaurant Shlap Muan together in San Francisco, later bringing it down to Southern California. Sophia and Hawk's journey to Shlap Muan began with a desire to esca…
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Angie Covarrubias Aguilar - Champion of education and moving students upward
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Angie Covarrubias Aguilar is a dedicated San Gabriel Valley resident whose life and career reflect a deep commitment to education and community service. Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Angie graduated from Baldwin Park High School before embarking on an academic journey that took her to Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Her passio…
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Gary Wat - Transforming real estate from community-driven innovation
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Gary Wat is a visionary real estate agent known for his innovative approach and deep-rooted passion for community building. His journey into real estate is anything but conventional. Initially on the lookout for investors for a school-related project, Gary was encouraged to explore a career in real estate. Despite some initial hesitation, he quickl…
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Cynthia Duarte - From influencer to advocate
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Cynthia Duarte grew up in El Sereno and currently resides in Covina. She works for the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization with locations in Pasadena, Monrovia, and Duarte. Cynthia's journey with the organization began as a participant in a welfare-to-work program. Starting as a volunteer, she has advanced through var…
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Victor Ving - Art greetings in the States
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Victor Ving is a renowned muralist and the creative force behind the Greetings Tour, a nationwide public art project that transforms communities with vibrant, large-letter postcard-style murals. Victor's journey in art began with his roots in NYC graffiti, where he honed his aerosol techniques before shifting his focus to public art that celebrates…
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'Popeye' Ray Corona - Boxing as the third man
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Ray Corona, also known as Popeye Ray, grew up navigating a challenging environment in El Monte, Baldwin Park, and Bassett, California. His early years were marked by instability, spending time in foster care and various temporary homes before eventually residing with his mother once again. Surrounded by the harsh realities of gang life, Ray found h…
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Carlos Aguilar: Part 2 - SGV philosophy & freeways
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Carlos "Big Brown Dad" Aguilar hails from La Puente, CA, where he has carved out a remarkable career as a multifaceted multimedia producer, writer, and content strategist with over two decades of experience crafting compelling narratives for broadcast and digital audiences. His journey is marked by a diverse portfolio: from directing and producing …
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Steve Soo Hoo - Forging the past, present, and palate of SGV
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Steve Soo Hoo was born in Los Angeles, raised at the foothill of Dodger stadium in LA Chinatown and later moved to San Gabriel Valley to the city of Montebello. He is the youngest of three children to a family who is one of the original founding families of Los Angeles' Chinatown. He attended school in Montebello where he was always involved with s…
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Pamela James Segerquist - Resilience: Bay Area Challenges and SGV Triumphs
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Pamela James Segerquist grew up in San Gabriel, attended San Gabriel High School, and was actively involved in a YMCA service club during her formative years. Before returning to her hometown, Pamela embarked on a journey that took her to the Bay Area, where she lived with her husband. There, she underwent a significant career change and faced a ch…
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Javier Servin - Howser in the SGV
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Javier Servin AKA Foo Howser is a dude that loves the rich and diverse history of California and wants to get others excited about it as well. His passion for California history was sparked by watching Huell Howser and by the amazing history teachers he had growing up. He earned a B.A. in History from UC Merced, where he wrote his thesis on the lif…
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Eric Gee - Coaching the Personality
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Eric Gee has administered personality-based life coaching for more than twenty years. He built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teachers. As the creator of the Youtopia Project website and the Youtopia 16 assessment, he has disseminated his…
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Elizabeth Yang - From engineer & lawyer to leader
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Elizabeth Yang is the dynamic CEO and Founder of Yang Law Offices. Since 2007, Elizabeth has been a powerhouse in the legal world, specializing in Intellectual Property Law, including Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Prosecution and Litigation, as well as Business Law and Estate Planning. Elizabeth's expertise has earned her numerous accolades: she…
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Rebekka Lien - Travel 30 countries to Hollywood
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Rebekka Lien is an actress, stand up comedian and creative who can bust out in song and dance, playing cello and piano at the same time. She can paint you a beautiful abstract art, graffiti, sew up some fashion designs. She has a podcast called The Bex Show where she talks about her dating woes and waiting until marriage to have sex. Her YouTube sh…
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Rick Izquieta - Get back at it with comedy
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Comedian Rick Izquieta debuted his stand-up comedy in 2013 on the Starz TV Network’s comedy show “STAANN' DUP!!” and has quickly become a prominent figure in the comedy scene. His witty observations and humorous takes on family, friends, and everyday life have made him a favorite at comedy clubs and casinos across the country. Rick's comedy album "…
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Maggie Moran - Trailblazing leader of Adams Pack Station
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Maggie Moran made a bold career change from a desk job to a life in the wilderness, becoming a leader in the rugged terrain of the Angeles National Forest. She took over Adams Pack Station, a unique operation where donkeys are the main movers, transporting everything from groceries to gear up steep mountain trails. Despite being a rookie to the rug…
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Dr. Matt Klingler - Strengthen your health, literally
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Dr. Matt Klingler is a dedicated physical therapist and owner of Village Fitness and Physical Therapy in San Marino and Glendora. Passionate about helping people redefine their age and reclaim their health, Dr. Matt focuses on movement, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. Together with his wife Nicole, he founded Village to empower others. Beyond his…
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Cindy Nagamura Chen - Crafting beer with passion and precision
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Cindy Chen is the creative force behind BRAMS Beer. Inspired by a chance encounter with a French pilsner, Cindy and her partner Carl embarked on a brewing journey that would soon become their passion. From mastering brewing techniques to sourcing ingredients from local farms, Cindy's dedication and determination have fueled the success of BRAMS Bee…
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Lawrence Suarez - From corporate home to funeral entrepreneurship
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Lawrence Suarez, a proud native of Los Angeles and first-generation Filipino, has deep roots in California, with cherished memories of growing up in its diverse landscape. Fond of the tradition of dining in Alhambra for dim sum, he embraces the rich cultural tapestry of his community. Beginning his journey into the funeral profession in 2011, Lawre…
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Robert Calixto - Crafting the lumpia legacy
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Robert Calixto has been a fixture in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) since 1986, where he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship and community building. In 2000, he founded Sunflowers Real Estate and Mortgage, marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey. Over the next decade, he ventured into various industries, including construction wi…
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Rocke Sanchez - Passion Change: DJ to DJ Tech
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Rocke Sanchez is the creator & owner of SHÄDÖW Sun Covers and a DJ Tech for major music festivals across the US. Rocke was introduced to the DJ culture in the 8th grade, when a fellow student gave him a cassette with 90s Techno music. His love for the culture grow fast and after high school he worked at a record store in East LA. Soon after that he…
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Vanessa Tilaka Kalb - From Thai Market to Cheesery: a culinary journey
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Vanessa Tilaka Kalb’s family has been in the food business for several generations, beginning with her grandparents in Thailand who owned a restaurant below their apartment and her father’s Thai market in Los Angeles, which was the first of its kind in the city. Her culinary career has spanned from working as Sous Chef under Bryant Ng at Spice Tabl…
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Grace Takayama - Journey from bookkeeping legacy to California dreams
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Grace Takayama was born to a Korean mother and a Japanese Father. Nearly all her friends and family had traditional roles installed in them, the husband worked and the wife took charge of the household. Most of the men in her family were Bookkeepers, which inspired her to do the same. Right after graduating with a degree in Accounting she wasn’t su…
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Ryan Fletes - Chilli doesn't fall far from the plant
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Ryan Fletes is a 25-year-old entrepreneur based in San Gabriel, CA. In 2020, he launched his spicy seasoning company driven by his love for hot sauce. Before Ryan co-founded his new company, he worked in advertisement and sales at different companies in Southern California. Today, he applies the knowledge and experience he gained into Camp Scoville…
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Nigel Williams - Island boy learns art & music
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Nigel Williams' artistic journey began at the age of nine, selling his watercolors to tourists on the island of St. Maarten where he grew up. With a passion for both art and music, Nigel pursued a degree in Music Education at Berklee College of Music in 1992. During his time at Berklee, his pastel work was showcased in an exhibition featuring music…
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Alvaro Ontiveros - The intricacy of tea to fresh birria
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Alvaro Ontiveros is an immigrant from Mexico who first came over to spend time with his friends. During the pandemic in 2020 Alvaro started Birria Master when he lost his job in the tea industry. He started in Ave 26 with his own version of birria tacos and then soon made his way back to Pasadena as a taco truck. Before his taco business took off, …
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Hugo Garicia - Family giving strength to change
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Hugo Garicia was born in LA and grew up in the city of El Monte where he attended school from Cogswell Elementary, Kranz Middle School, El Monte Highschool, and later graduated from East LA College. While in high school and into college Hugo held a variety of different jobs all around the SGV - El Monte, West Covina, Rosemead, City of Industry, Mon…
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Ryan Lopez - Learning the industry to reach lordship
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Ryan Lopez was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He created Lord Empanada as a necessity after losing his job due during the Pandemic in 2020. Ryan started Lord Empanada out as a popup in August of 2020, prepping the Empanadas out of his parent's kitchen and frying them in a portable fryer on the weekends outside of local breweries. He was fortun…
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Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo - Always questioning to always Chicana
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Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo was born and raised in San Gabriel to Mexican immigrant parents. She is author of Posada: Offerings of Witness and Refuge (Sundress Publications 2016) and Incantation: Love Poems for Battle Sites (Mouthfeel Press 2023). She considers herself an experiential, witness poet and place, including the SGV, is a regular theme in her…
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Edward Rodarte - Rediscovering Fatherhood
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Edward Rodarte's journey from the streets of Compton to becoming a prominent figure in both politics and corporate America is a testament to the power of resilience, transformation, and a relentless pursuit of a better life. Born and raised in the tough neighborhoods of Compton, California, Edward faced adversity from a young age. Growing up, he ex…
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Diego Anguiano - Creating memes, creating community
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Diego Anguiano grew up in South El Monte with his parents and brothers. Despite being surrounded by gangs and experimenting with drugs, Diego was able pull through the hard times and graduate High School. After graduating he created a meme page for and about El Monte on Facebook. El Monte Memes took off and soon he a had hundreds and then thousands…
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Andrew Lee - Pro golfer turning to chili
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Andrew Lee was born and raised in Monterey Park. At the age of 6 he started playing golf. He became a pro golfer in 2010 and taught golf for over 15 years. In the past few years Andrew has retired from golf to pursue Zindrew, his chili oil business that he began as a surprise for his wife. Andrew is an entrepreneur at heart having started several b…
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Eric Tjahyadi - From middle class to bare bones and up
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Eric Tjahyadi is a serial entrepreneur and a proud native of San Gabriel Valley. When he’s not staying active, traveling, or binge watching favorite shows, he enjoys mentoring and giving back. Eric spends most of his waking hours building a new startup division at Sony Music Entertainment and running a few passion projects - Bone Kettle (a family o…
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Lucy Liu - LA to Taiwan to Coaching
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Lucy Liu is a master life coach helping women up-level in business and life to confidently live an epic life! She is an unshakable optimist, wife, mom, entrepreneur, empowerment workshop facilitator, motivational speaker, best selling author and podcast host of The Lucy Liu Show. Entrepreneurs & high achievers hire her to see clarity and take quant…
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Kelly Grandmaison - Chronic fighter and supporter
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Kelly Grandmaison, wants to thank you for being a part of her second shot at life. At 26 years old, she was diagnosed with CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome). CRPS is a debilitating illness that typically comes with a 50/50 diagnosis, years of back and forth diagnosis, and several medical treatments that cannot cure it, but can attempt to help m…
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Jason Kim - Be the bakery in your community
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Jason Kim has cultivated relationships with owners, buyers, and developers in the SO CAL market place as well as with tenants and is able to match these groups and their needs for mutual benefit. He suggests, “I like to let my actions and strategic advice speak for themselves and to focus on execution and deploying my team to generate solutions and…
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Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey - Multi-passionate entrepreneur
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If you could only eat one meal everyday for the rest of your life, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD is an award-winning transformational coach for creatives, author, and abstract artist. Her top-rated podcast, Painting Your Path, helps mid-life creatives start living life on their terms. Whether attendin…
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Elizabeth Wong Ahlers - Family in District 25
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Elizabeth Wong Ahlers is currently running for California State Senate District 25 after nearing the end of 25 years of home education and raising 6 children. Elizabeth believes that we can change California and that Family and parental rights are worth fighting for. Though a survivor and fighter for life and freedom, she focuses on the redemptive …
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Koji Steven Sakai - Father, Writer, Coach, Oh My!
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Writer and Producer Koji Steven Sakai’s film and television projects have played on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, Roku, and Tubi. He has worked with a variety of talented and award-winning actors and filmmakers, including Cuba Gooding Jr., Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, James Shigeta, Michael Jai White, Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke, Ran…
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Martha Gamboa - Making Frendiis as you grow
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Martha is the Founder and CEO of Frendii, a Los Angeles County based early stage, technology startup working on a solution for women over 50 that builds community and facilitates frequent social and human connection. She is a second time entrepreneur. She also launched Yaya Fitness, a mobile personal training business for women over 40. Prior to th…
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Javier Hernandez - The accident that inspired connection
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Javier Hernandez is a first-generation Mexican-American born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. He later earned his Executive master’s degree in urban planning and development from the University of Southern …
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Olivia Loo - International guidance
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Olivia Loo, currently Director of International Students at Pasadena City College, has been in the field of international education for over 15 years. A Chinese native who grew up in Panama, Olivia immigrated to the U.S. to complete college and earned both Bachelor's and Master's at the University of Southern California. Her journey in internationa…
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Audrie Gordon - Climbing back up in San Gabriel
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Audrie Gordon was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. She grew up in South San Gabriel and attended school in the area. Right after graduating from Schurr High in Montebello she had her first son and wasn’t sure what her next step should be. Not having any solid goals or guidance she began to get in more trouble and ended up in a downward sp…
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James De Pietro - Back to family business and the crown city
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Mr. James De Pietro is a Partner at De Pietro Holdings LLC, a family-owned and operated commercial real estate investment company in Pasadena, CA. A member of the senior management team, James is involved with the strategic direction of the company while managing the company's daily operations with a focus on asset management, financial and market …
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Carina Tsang - Pursuit in understanding mental health
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Carina Tsang is a mental health therapist with six years of experience working alongside diverse and vulnerable families and individuals to bring about change and inspire growth. Carina moved to the U.S. from Hong Kong to pursue her passion in mental health. Carina earned her bachelor degree in Psychology at UCLA, and Master in Social Work with a s…
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