The 209 Journey Podcast

After a brief vacation from the podcast, I'm back with an interview with the Veteran Services Rep. of Stanislaus County, Mariana Pearce! She talks about her time in the army, the benefits that Veterans should know about, the Women Veterans event happening in June, and more! For more information on Stanislaus Counties Veteran Services office visit: https://www.stancounty.com/vets/ If you haven't fo...

In Episode 31, I interview the owner of Uniqo Professional Salon (located in downtown Stockton), Patty Ayala, about her interest in the beauty industry, opening Uniqo Salon, & her experience as a Travel Stylist. Follow Patty & Uniqo Salon at: https://www.instagram.com/hairby_patty_ayala/ https://www.instagram.com/uniqosalon/ If you haven't followed the show on social media yet, please foll...

In Episode 30, I interview a pro soccer player from Modesto/Ceres, who currently plays as a Midfielder for Central Valley Fuego FC, Ozzie Ramos! He talks about his career, his 209 futbol training, & provides career advice for everyone! If you haven't followed the show on social media yet, please follow it at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://www.facebook.com/The209Journey/ https://www....

In Episode 29, I interview an inspirational creative media student who recently turned 50 and went back to school in her 40s, Veronica Sexton! She talks about why she decided to go back to college and what her experience has been like being in college at Stanislaus State! If you haven't followed the show on social media yet, please follow it at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://www.faceboo...

In Episode 28, I interview Fresno's North Central Fire Captain & the creator of the Taco Trucks of Stockton Instagram page (which has over 5.8k followers), Lucian Neely! Follow the Taco Trucks of Stockton page at: https://www.instagram.com/tacotrucksofstockton/ If you haven't followed the show on social media yet, please follow it at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://www.facebook.com/T...

On this episode, I talk to the Associate Director for Broadway's Sweeney Todd and previously Resident Director for The Phantom of the Opera, Dalia Ashurina! She is a media and theatre director who grew up in Turlock and in addition to working in Broadway, she has also worked in Los Angeles. Follow Dalia at: https://www.daliaashurina.com/ https://www.instagram.com/your_gal_dal/ If you haven't follo...

In Episode 26 I interview Stockton's musician, songwriter, fiddler, & podcast producer of You're Wrong About Podcast & You Are Good Podcast, Carolyn Kendrick! She talks about where her passion for music came from, what her career has been like, how she got involved in podcast production, & more! Listen to Carolyn's music wherever you listen to music & follow her on: https://www.car...

In Episode 25, we have Karen Garcia from Patterson. She's a Stan State graduate that had the opportunity to intern at the House of Representatives, Amazon, & attend Harvard Business School (and she talks all about these moments!). She's currently in Talent Acquisition for the SF Giants Community Fund. If you haven't followed the show on social media yet, please follow it at: http://twitter.com...

In Episode 24 I interview Ryan Mondragon, owner of Sanctuary Pizza, a mobile pizza catering business that started in Turlock, CA. We talk all about how the business started & pizza of course! Follow Ryan's business, Sanctuary Pizza at: https://www.instagram.com/sanctuary_pizza https://twitter.com/sanctuary_pizza https://www.sanctuary-pizza.com/ If you haven't followed the show on social media...

On the show today is the host of This is SKA (a radio show that aside from being streamed locally on 95.5FM is also streamed across the world on a variety of radio stations), DJ at KCBP Radio, Co-Owner of Modesto's Graffiti-Con, and Event Promoter at Beat Happy Music, Middagh Goodwin! Follow Middagh's show This is SKA at: https://www.facebook.com/thisisskaradio If you haven't followed the show on...

On the show today is the owner of Romeros Cocina, Liz Romero! Her business is one of the top birria food trucks in the 209 (and was in the top 3 of the Birria Wars competition!). She talks about how she started Romeros Cocina, how the business has grown in recent years, and the various menu items from the past & the ones currently available. Follow Romeros Cocina at: https://www.instagram.com/...

On the show today is Marlene Dolores, also known as "La Guera del Acordeon". She's a singer-songwriter & accordionist for Los Reales del Norte & also produces music as "La Guera del Acordeon". You can find her music on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, YouTube & more! She has over 29k followers on Instagram and in addition to performing in a couple of states, she's also done...

On the show today is the co-founder of Conchita's Truck/Conchita's LLC, & a journalist who's worked for Telemundo, ABC, BBC Radio, and other networks, Annie Di Grazia! Follow Conchita's Truck at: https://instagram.com/conchitas.truck https://www.conchitastruck.com/ If you haven't followed the show on social media yet, please follow it at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://www.facebook.c...

On the show today is a mural artist who you've probably seen murals created by around the 209, Joel Aguilar! He talks about growing up in Livingston, where his passion for art came from, some of the murals/art projects he's done in the 209, & more! Follow Joel Aguilar at: https://www.instagram.com/gamut_92/ If you haven't followed the show on social media yet, please follow it at: http://twitt...

Election day is almost here and on the show today I interview Kayleigh Gilbert, candidate for Oakdale's City Council. She talks all about growing up at Oakdale, what it's been like running for Oakdale's city council, the organizations she's involved with, and more! Follow Kayleigh Gilbert's campaign at: https://www.facebook.com/KayleighGilbert4OCC/ https://www.instagram.com/kayleighgilbert_karma/...

On the show today I interview the Lead Creative for Visit Modesto & Co-Host of the Porcelain Peak Podcast, Anthony Silva! We talk about what's going on with Visit Modesto, creativity in general, and the podcast he's a part of, Porcelain Peak! Follow Visit Modesto at: https://visitmodesto.com/ Follow Porcelain Peak Podcast at: https://twitter.com/porcelainpeak https://www.instagram.com/porcelai...

Today I interview Maria Alanis, a filmmaker from Stockton! She talks about growing up in Stockton, the films she was able to direct (Alexithymia & I'd Like to Live), her past & current projects in LA, celebrities she's been able to meet, & more! Follow Maria on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/culturemaria/ If you haven't followed us on social media yet, please follow us at: htt...

On the show today I interview Liliana Hernandez who was on the Univision singing shows "Va Por Ti" and "La Reina de la Cancion", who graduated from Stanislaus State, & performed at the Gallo Center! She talks about her interest in singing/music, what happened behind the scenes in the shows, how it was to sing a duet with her dad at the Gallo Center, & more! Follow Lilia...

One of the first podcasters in the 209 and founder of Podcast Stockton, Matt Beckwith, joins Episode 14 to talk about growing up in Stockton, his career in call centers, and starting Podcast Stockton (a podcast that went on from 2009-2016), & more! Check out Podcast Stockton at https://www.mattbeckwith.com/podcaststockton! Matt's Contact Center Geek Blog: https://contactcentergeek.com/ If you...

On today's show, Luis interviews one of the most recognizable voices in radio in the 209, Lucas from 97.7/98.3 KWIN! He talks about his radio career, moving to Stockton to work for KWIN, memorable moments as a radio host, & more! If you haven't followed us on social media yet, please follow us at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://www.facebook.com/The209Journey/ & now on Instagram!...

Today on The 209 Journey Podcast, I interview Hilmar's business owner (CrossCurrents LLC) & recent Soccer Club owner (SC Stockton; playing in USL W next year!), Lee Neves! We talk about how it was to grow up in Hilmar, his college days at University of the Pacific, how he started CrossCurrents & SC Stockton, & more! If you haven't followed us on social media yet, please follow us at: h...

In today's episode, I interview a content marketing leader, writer, & blogger from Modesto, (and the person who provided me with the opportunity to start my amazing blog at Stan State) Alyssa Mazzina! Visit Alyssa Mazzina's website at: alyssamazzina.com ! If you haven't followed us on social media yet, please follow us at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://www.facebook.com/The209Journey...

In our 10th episode, Luis interviews Atwater's Mexican Catering/Taqueria Business Owner, Raul Ballesteros! He talks about growing up in Merced, how the business started, & more! Visit Raul's Mexican Catering & Taqueria website at: raulsmexicancatering.com ! If you haven't followed us on social media yet, please follow us at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://www.facebook.com/The209J...

On the show today is one of the top graphic designers from Stockton who has created a lot of logos/graphic designs that you'll see around the 209 (and also the logo for this podcast!), Jessica Lopez! Visit Jessica's website at https://www.jessicalpzdesign.com/ ! If you haven't followed us on social media yet, please follow us at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://www.facebook.com/The209Jour...

Today Luis interviews Hayden Sargis, who recently signed with DC United of the MLS & his father and youth coach, Antonio Sargis! They both talk about Hayden's path to pro, favorite spots in their hometown of Turlock, & more! Learn more about Hayden's brand at www. HaydenSargis.com If you haven't followed us on social media yet, please follow us at: http://twitter.com/The209Journey https://...