Metro EDGE Presents: EDGE of Greatness

Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert sit down with entrepreneur and creative jack of all trades Ryan Royster, who is Co-Founder & CEO of Last Supper Society. Last Supper Society is a culinary collective and tastemakers community based in Sacramento that designs food experiences that challenge you to reimagine how we break bread together. In this episode Ryan discusses the importance of honest self-expression, his thoughts on building and maintaining an authentic brand, and Last Supper Society’s unique approach to making fine dining experiences more approachable and fun. 

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Topics Included In This Episode:

Last Supper Society Website 

Last Supper Society Instagram 

Last Supper Society LinkedIn

The Cook In on Youtube 

Kodaiko Ramen & Bar

Lisa Elias, Live Artist 

Cannon

South 

Kru 

Tiger

100 Black Women 

Prince 

The Academy 

Casino Mine Ranch 

Text Last Supper Society at 916-249-3192

A huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener, and Metro Edge

Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert have a conversation with A La Mode, reigning Miss Gay Sacramento 2021, and producer and host of multiple shows throughout Northern California. Their discussion covers a range of topics including Ms. Mode’s origin story, her challenges balancing private and professional life, and insights about brand-building and authenticity. 

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Topics Covered in this Episode: 

A La Mode's Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter and LinkedIn

Pink Wednesday's at Revival at the Sawyer 

Ink Eats and Drinks 

Bingo at Pizzasaurus Rex

A La Mode Merch

FTLP at Badlands

916 Ink

Ink TV Pride Episode ft. Jay and A La Mode

Sacramento LGBT Community

Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine 

90.3 KDVS 

A huge Thank You to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical

Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert sit down with Elena and Michelle Katnik, sisters and co-owners of Sacramento’s TEAMride Indoor Cycling Studios. In this conversation we discuss Elena and Michelle’s journey at TEAMride, including its opening as a family business in 2012, the challenges of operating a small business during the pandemic, and their mission to create a unique environment for their riders that goes beyond fitness. 

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Topics Covered in the Episode: 

Team Ride Indoor Cycling Studios 

Michelle Katnik 

Elena Katnik 

Team Ride From Home 

A Little Bit of Fun 

Pushkin’s Bakery 

Zocalo 

Moxie Restaurant 

Levels by Acivii 

Sirius XM Chill Station 

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley’s, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener and Metro Edge 

Our 2021 hosts, Michael Valania and Josh Albert, sit down with Jen Warner, formerly Chief Administrative Officer of Raley’s. Now, Jen is the sitting President of the Raley's Operating Company. In this episode we discuss details of her path to becoming the leader she is today. From decisions early in her life that make her seem fearless to how her heroes helped her overcome adversity to forging new paths at iconic, established companies, you don’t want to miss this interview!

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Topics Covered in the Episode: 

Raley's 2020 Impact Report Announcement of the First Raley's Impact Report Triple Bottom Line Raley’s 8th Ranked Among Supermarket Chains in National Survey Raley's Ranking in Nationwide Supermarket Size Jen’s Past Experience Columbia Sportswear A Little Bit of Fun SacYard Community Tap House Ro Sham Beaux Lee Ann Womak - "I Hope You Dance" The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson Portland Brunch Queues

Hosts Michael Valania and Josh Albert converse with Jen Warner, Chief Administrative Officer of Raley’s. In this episode we discuss details of her path to becoming the leader she is today. From decisions early in her life that make her seem fearless to how her heroes helped her overcome adversity to forging new paths at iconic, established companies, you don’t want to miss this interview!

See Topics Covered in the Episode below for more information.

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Hosts Michael Valania and Josh Albert sit down with Dr. Brian King, Chancellor, Los Rios Community College District to discuss Brian's long and winding path to becoming a chancellor (and learning what the position even was!), the pandemic as a catalyst for change, transparency in leadership, and setting a vision that permeates throughout the students and team he serves.

Brian King has served as Chancellor for the four colleges in the Los Rios Community College District since 2013. Los Rios is one of the largest and most diverse districts in California. The District includes American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges, and currently enrolls approximately 77,000 students each semester.

Founded in 1965, Los Rios has served more than 1.2 million students in its more than half century of existence. Los Rios graduates are key contributors at virtually every business and organization in the capital region. The strength and vitality of the Sacramento area is strongly connected to the success of Los Rios and its four colleges.

King is the current Chair of the Valley Vision Board of Directors and a member of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council Board of Directors, the Align Capital Region Executive Committee, the Sacramento Metro Chamber Board, the Dignity Health Sacramento Service Area Community Board, the Los Rios Foundation Board, the Wells Fargo Community Advisory Board, and the Comstock’s Magazine Editorial Board. King is a past president of the Community College League of California’s Chief Executive Office Board and a past chair of the boards of the Community College League of California and the California Community College Athletics Association. He has also received a Fulbright Fellowship to Russia with a group of community college leaders from across the United States.

King received his B.A. in History from the University of Missouri-Columbia, his J.D. from Duke University School of Law, and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas.

Some show references

Los Rios Community College District

Tech mogul supports future STEM students

The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership

We know starting a podcast is soooo 2020. But hey, we had to come up with something to alleviate Zoom fatigue and make us think we're being magically whisked away while we're all staying at home.

THAT'S RIGHT! Your favorite Sacramento Young Professional's group, Metro EDGE is getting into the podcast game. Hosts Michael Valania, Josh Albert, and guests will take you on a journey like no other. Hear our guest tell tales of leadership, innovation and bucking of the system to create the professionals you see today. First episode coming soon with monthly adventures to follow.