Santa Cruz Vibes Media, LLC

Cruzio Stories: Santa Cruz at Work

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Cruzio Stories is a bi-weekly podcast from Cruzio Internet, sharing short conversations with the people who make Santa Cruz tick — entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, and creatives working out of the Cruzio coworking space. It’s not just tech talk — it’s real stories from the heart of a vibrant local community.

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Episode 3: Equal Access: Building Digital Equity Across Santa Cruz 30.09.2025 21:27

A teacher once told us her biggest worry was the kids who stayed off camera because their connection couldn’t handle video. When those families finally got a stable line, a parent said, “At least now my child can see you.” That simple moment captures why digital equity isn’t abstract—it’s about face‑to‑face learning, access to care, and a fair shot at opportunity. On the latest episode of Cruzio S...

Episode 2: Hidden Fortress Coffee with Amelia Loftus 25.08.2025 20:35

Behind every cup of coffee is a story waiting to be told. For Amelia Loftus of Hidden Fortress Coffee, that story begins in a Vermont hippie commune and weaves through fashion design school, Greenpeace activism, and a transformative 10-month journey around the world. "It was on a veranda in Bali, looking over rice fields," Amelia recalls about her coffee awakening moment. "Just some...

Episode 1: Cruzio's James Hackett & Chris Frost 07.08.2025 27:11

Episode 1: Connecting People, Not Just Cables Guests: James Hackett (COO) & Chris “Frost” Frost (CTO) We’re kicking off Cruzio Stories with the people who helped build it — literally. In this first episode, we sit down with James Hackett and Chris “Frost” Frost, Cruzio’s longtime COO and CTO. Both of them started at the front desk more than 20 years ago and worked their way into leadership, he...