Comstock's Talks

In this special episode, we get to know some of our 2024 Women in Leadership while exploring the Jacquelyn, a new bar, restaurant and private club venue in Sacramento.

Hosted by Dakota Morlan

Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Read more about Comstock's Women in Leadership here.

Nurse practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics Shawna Chrisman is on a mission to dispel the myths surrounding aesthetic treatments. In this episode, we discuss unusual patients, "the natural look," emerging technologies, how much is too much, looking younger in the workplace and why medical aesthetics aren't just for women anymore.

Hosted by Dakota Morlan

Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Read the featured story "The Evolution of Aesthetics" here.

Jennifer T. Smilowitz, assistant professor of the cooperative extension in the Department of Nutrition at UC Davis, is a breast milk expert and devotee. In this episode we talk about the science, potential medical applications, cultural context, barriers to breastfeeding and why there is no true substitute for human breast milk.

Hosted by Dakota Morlan

Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Read the featured story "Beyond the Bottle" here.

To subscribe to Comstock's magazine, visit comstocksmag.com.

Father and daughter Jim Mayfield and Hannah de Bie of Sub Sea Systems discuss marine tourism, VR integration, Saudi Arabia's entertainment megaproject Qiddiya, the importance of ocean exploration and working with family.

Hosted by Dakota Morlan

Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Read about Sub Sea and other unique family businesses here.

To subscribe to Comstock's magazine, visit comstocksmag.com.

San Joaquin County Historical Museum's executive director and fifth generation Stocktonian Phillip Merlo speaks on the rich history, abundant opportunities and dogged optimism of the port city.

Hosted by Dakota Morlan

Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Read the featured story "Manufacturing a New Vision for Stockton" here.

To subscribe to Comstock's magazine, visit comstocksmag.com.

Fathom co-founder Eric Howard discusses generative AI tools, artistic value and how creatives can adapt to a changing industry. To read the article, visit comstocksmag.com.

Hosted by Dakota Morlan

Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Comstock's Young Professionals Lauren Oto and Nathan Langley talk about mentors, working with AI and what it was like to be a "Rock Star" in this issue's spread.

Host: Dakota Morlan

Producers: Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Boutique marketing agencies in the Capital Region consider the medium to be just as important as the message itself. They recognize the demand for video on platforms like TikTok and YouTube as reflective of our need for human connection and a growing demand for more "unfiltered" content.

Writer and reader: Robin Douglas

Host: Vanessa Labi

Producer: Danna Sweidan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Read the story here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/medium-message

Are you frequently labeled "a lot," "difficult" or "loud" at work? Do managers often not know what to do with you? Do you accidentally alienate coworkers with your "a-lotness"? Do people look you in the eye and call you exhausting? Why not try: working from home?

Writer and reader: Melody White

Host: Vanessa Labi

Producer: Danna Sweidan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

Read the story here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/working-home-extrovert

In a year of rising costs, farmers still have quality as an advantage. Still, farmers market vendors and shoppers are struggling to stretch their dollars.

Writer and reader: Kate Gonzales

Host: Vanessa Labi

Producer: Danna Sweidan

Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0) (include links)

Read the story here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/inflation-hits-market-basket