Life of Gusto

Life of Gusto

By Augusto AndresEducationSelf-Improvement
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Life of Gusto episodes

  • 28. Christian Douglas, Landscape Designer @Christian_Douglas_ Design

    My guest on this episode is Christian Douglas. Christian is an -award-winning landscape designer with over 25 years of experience creating beautiful and productive outdoor spaces for homeowners, hospitality, and celebrity chefs. Join us for a conversation about Christian’s first book, The Food Forward Garden: A Complete Guide to Designing and Growing Edible Landscapes. He shares insights from his design philosophy, what fuels his creativity, and ways we all can design edible spaces that are as inspiring as they are functional. You’ll find Christian on the Instagram @christian_douglas_design and on the web at christiandouglasdesign.com.

    33 min
  • 27. Latanya Nowatnick, Co-Founder, @CasaDeOtay

    Meet Latanya Nowatnick, co-founder of Casa De Otay, a vibrant new coffee shop that began its journey in a small shipping baby blue shipping container. Latanya tells her story from growing up in an immigrant family to discovering her path as an entrepreneur through unexpected turns and shares her passion for bringing people together in beautiful spaces. Tune in to hear how she balances family life, battles imposter syndrome, and dreams big for her cafe's future. You can reach Latanya on Instagram @casadeotay and on the web at casadeotay.com. Both the Casita and Casa De Otay are located in the Millenia neighborhood in Otay Ranch in East Chula Vista.

    28 min
  • 26. Will Cockrell, Journalist & Author @willcockrellincolor
    My guest on this episode Will Cockrell. Will is an award-winning writer, senior editor, and consultant with over 20 years of experience at national magazines including Men’s Journal, Men’s Fitness, Outside, and GQ. Join us for a conversation about Will’s first book, “Everest Inc: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World.” Will shares the inspiration behind the book along with some insights into the history, motivations, and challenges guiding people to the highest place on earth. You’ll find Will on the web at willcockrell.com and on Instagram @willcockrellincolor.
    31 min
  • 25. Roberto Saldanha & Laura Rabelo, @Worldgreenacai
    My guests on this episode are Roberto Saldahna and Laura Rabelo, a Brazilian couple who, just before the lockdown in 2020, took a leap of faith and opened World Green Acai in Larkspur, CA, Despite the challenges of the pandemic, they managed to survive and are now fully open, creating a popular gathering place for Marin residents to enjoy authentic acai and other Brazilian treats. Join us for a brief conversation about their journey to California, what acai really tastes like, and their passion for sharing Brazilian food and culture. You’ll find World Green Açai on the web at worldgreenacai.com and on Instagram @worldgreenacai.
    25 min
  • 24. Lucy Davis, Director of Product Design @Instagram
    My guest on this opening episode for Season 3 is Lucy Davis. Lucy is currently Director of Product Design at Instagram. Tune in to hear Lucy share insights from her nearly two decades of experience in the design world. We also discuss some of the cultural considerations of user experience, a few of her own design inspirations, and her journey to working for one of the world’s most influential companies. You’ll find Lucy on Instagram. Her handle is @lucepdavis.
    43 min
  • 23. Haleigh Washington, Professional Volleyball Player and Olympic Gold Medalist
    My guest on this episode is Haleigh Washington. Haleigh is a professional volleyball player and a member of the US Women’s National Team that won the Olympic Gold Medal in indoor volleyball this summer in Tokyo, Japan. Haleigh is a graduate of Penn State Univeristy, where she was a 3-time All-American and helped lead her team to a Big Ten title, two final four appearances, and an NCAA Championship title. She currently plays for the professional club team Igor Gorgonzola in Novara, Italy. Tune in for a conversation about Haleigh’s journey to volleyball, how a growth mindset fueled her development into an elite athlete, her passion for learning on and off the court, and of course, the road to winning an historic gold medal at the Olympic Games.
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    You’ll find Haleigh on the web. She’s @Hales__Storm on Instagram and @Hales__Yeah on Twitter. (FYI those are double underscores).
    43 min
  • 22. Eric Bissell, Climber and Photographer
    My guest is Eric Bissell. He’s a climber and photographer based in Bishop, California. After a brief stint working in the art world in New York City, Eric pursued his love for climbing and the outdoors over eight seasons as a climbing ranger in Yosemite National Park. Along the way he’s traveled the world in search of challenging boulder problems and to establish new routes on big walls in Venezuela, Kenya, and Krygystan. Join us for a conversation about his passion for climbing, the challenges of documenting a climb, and what it’s like to scale Yosemite’s famed wall, El Capitan.
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    You’ll find Eric on Instagram his handle is @ericbissell. He’s also an Ambassador for @lasportivana and @gnarlynutrition. You can read about and see photos from his trip to Mt. Ololokwe in Kenya at Patagonia Stories: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/first-photo-camels-in-kenya/story-92757.html
    47 min
  • 21: Joyce Tang, Pastry Chef & Entrepreneur | Bake Sum
    My guest on this episode is Joyce Tang. She is a pastry chef and founder of Bake Sum where she and her team craft inventive pastries fusing Asian flavors and ingredients with classic French techniques. Tune in to hear how Joyce stepped away from a burgeoning career in Silicon Valley to pursue her love of baking, her thoughts on creativity, and how, during the depths of the pandemic, she successfully reimagined and grew her business and is now on the verge of opening her very first storefront in Oakland, California. You’ll find Joyce on LinkedIn and on Facebook. Bake Sum is on Instagram @bakesumpastries and on the web at bakesum.com.
    36 min
  • 20: Azikiwee Anderson, Rize Up Bakery
    My guest on this episode is Azikiwee Anderson. He created Rize Up Bakery based in San Francisco and makes artisan sourdough bread in traditional and nontraditional ways with unique, sometimes unexpected flavor combinations. Tune in to hear about Azikiwee’s own unconventional background as a skater, his transition to food, his creative process, and how he is using Rize Up Baker to connect people with one another and make a difference in the world, one beautiful loaf of bread at a time. If you like what you hear, hit the subscribe button, share the podcast with your friends, and thanks for listening.
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    You’ll find Azikiwee & Rize Up Bakery on the web at rizeupsourdough.com and on Instagram @rize_up_sourdough.
    40 min
  • 19: Michael Mongan, Solicitor General of California
    My guest on this episode is Michael Mongan, the Solicitor General for the state of California. Mr. Mongan has more than 15 years of experience in both private law and government. He’s worked in Congress, served as a clerk for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court, and was Deputy Counsel for Vice President Joe Biden during the first two years of the Obama Administration.
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    Mr. Mongan has argued three cases before the Supreme Court: a defense of DACA which was upheld by the Court in 2020; a defense of the Affordable Care Act in California v. Texas; and the defense of a California rule that grants union organizers temporary access to farms for the purposes of meeting with employees. Decisions for the latter two cases are still pending and are expected in late June.
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    Tune in for a conversation about his journey to a career in the law and public service and what it’s like to argue before the Supreme Court, in-person and remotely.
    47 min

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