Another Door Opens with Stephanie Himango

NYT best-selling author on strong female characters, memories of Chinatown, how her Chinese-American family influenced her identity and her writing, blending research with imagination, the muse, tea, travel and illuminating universal truths of the human experience.

Visit Lisa’s website lisasee.com to see her titles — from her family memoir On Gold Mountain to all of her novels. Follow Lisa on Instagram: @lisasee_writer and Twitter: @Lisa_See.

Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

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Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown.

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Growing up on a struggling farm in rural poverty, this pioneering woman blazed a trail in the business world that is distinctly her own, and today sells her diverse produce — from melons to pumpkins — to Whole Foods, Walmart, Target and other massive grocery retailers. Her life and entrepreneurial odyssey is vividly detailed in her new book, The Growing Season: How I Built a New Life — and Saved an American Farm, and in this episode she talks about finding one’s courage, seeing value in “the ugly fruit”, how to weather tough seasons and the importance of hard times for growth. Find and follow Sarah Frey online at freyfarms.com, and on Instagram at @freyfarms and @sarahfrey and @sarahshomegrown. 

Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. 

Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown.

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Renowned Beverly Hills breast health physician talks about the elegance of performing surgery, helping patients navigate scary times, planting seeds for success, fresh starts and how the pain of life’s storms can lead to a brighter shore, plus a few powerful tips about resilience. Find Bedford Breast Center online at www.bedfordbreastcenter.com and @bedfordbreastcenter on Instagram and Twitter.

Subscribe to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. 

Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown and podcast editing by Jonathan Raz and Mary Beth Toole.

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Beloved in Los Angeles and known for the nationally-recognized dishes they serve up at their Echo Park restaurant The Park’s Finest — from coconut beef to cornbread — this couple is well-versed in community organizing and used those skills to transition during the pandemic from serving their restaurant community to serving hot meals to the healthcare community. Learn how they became involved in community organizing and non-profits as kids, why community organizing is important, and how they continue to serve and uplift others today. Service, activism, love and resilience—those are on the menu in this conversation with Johneric Concordia and Christine Araquel-Concordia. (Look familiar? You might have also seen them featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network).

Visit their website for more information about how to get involved and see pictures and descriptions of their mouth-watering food at www.theparksfinest.com and on Instagram @theparksfinest.

Subscribe to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. 

Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown and podcast editing by Jonathan Raz.

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Why this ayurvedic nutritionist stepped away from a 25 year career to start a new life centered around health, wellness and yoga, why openness is the gateway to peace, the three-part lens that can be laid over any life choice and how life’s transformations all begin with one thing. Find Shahada Karim on social media @shahadakarim and online at habibibody.com and habibibodysport.com

Subscribe to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. 

Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown and podcast editing by Jonathan Raz.

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This career veterinarian, street vet and Hollywood movie set consultant shares why he moonlights serving the homeless and their pets, what he has learned through outreach on the streets, how pets can be a lifeline, finding his way and living a life of purpose. Find Dr. Kwane Stewart on social media @drkwane and @thestreetvet.

Subscribe to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. 

Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown and podcast editing by Jonathan Raz.

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This start-up co-founder took her massive experience as a luxury brand consultant and became an entrepreneur with an aim to make a radical difference for charities. In this interview, she shares insights on altruism, philanthropy, why authenticity is critical in corporate social responsibility, why engaging your employees in the broader conversation of advocacy is powerful, why we must walk the walk, and the impact that comes when connecting non-profits, talent and brands. Find Carineh Martin online at wearerad.org and on social media @radvocacy.

Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. 

Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Another Door Opens theme music is by Eric Brown.

Podcast episode edited by Jonathan Raz.

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This Grammy-winning drummer, who has played with artists ranging from Tom Petty to Chaka Khan to Eric Clapton to Diana Ross, discusses the love he feels from the crowd when he’s on stage, his pre-gig ritual, an honest reflection on maintaining years of sobriety, his new role as a DJ, who he’d love to play with, and when in a place of fear, how a solution is there if you train yourself to look for it. You can find Steve Ferrone online at https://steveferrone.com, on Instagram @steve_ferrone and for his New Guy Show on Tom Petty Radio, check out https://www.siriusxm.com/ for a schedule.

Subscribe to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. 

Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Another Door Opens theme music by Eric Brown and podcast editing by Jonathan Raz.

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Nearing 90 years old, this composer, inventor, musician and automobile enthusiast reflects on the relationship between music and machines, what happened the first time he heard music in his head, how love blossoms at any age, and the album he has coming out later this year!

Subscribe to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time.  

Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. 

Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. 

Drum beats by Eric Brown and podcast editing by Jonathan Raz.

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The former professional tennis player, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer and award-winning storyteller reflects on the athlete heart, resilience, the thrill of shared experiences (ranging from sports to the arts), new life and the best advice friend Billie Jean King taught her. Plus how legacy can be tied to remembering and acting upon what we learned in kindergarten.  

Subscribe to support the Another Door Opens podcast for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/anotherdooropens and know you’re making the world a better place one conversation at a time. Follow the Another Door Opens podcast on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook at @podcastado. Visit https://www.stephaniehimango.com to learn more about host, Stephanie Himango. Drum beats by Eric Brown and podcast editing by Jonathan Raz.

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