In this episode, Shannon Gomes sits down with Gregangelo Herrera—artist, storyteller, and founder of the Gregangelo Museum in the Balboa Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco—a one-of-a-kind immersive art house that blends creativity, storytelling, and human connection in the most unexpected ways.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Gregangelo shares what it was like growing up in the city during a time of cultural change, and how those experiences shaped his life’s work.

We talk about how his home evolved from a crumbling rental into a San Francisco landmark, why he calls himself a “chronic collaborator,” and how art can bring people together in a way that feels especially needed right now.

We also dive into his upcoming immersive experience at the Haas-Lilienthal House—“Earthquake: Shaken, But Standing Strong”—which brings history, storytelling, and emotion together in a powerful way.

This is a thoughtful, inspiring conversation about creativity, connection, and rediscovering our sense of curiosity.

✨ In This Episode, We Cover:

•  Growing up in San Francisco in the 70s and 80s 
•  The evolution of the Gregangelo Museum into a landmark cultural space 
•  Why we lose our childlike sense of creativity—and how to get it back 
•  The power of in-person connection in a digital world 
•  How immersive art experiences can spark real human connection 
•  The story behind the upcoming “Earthquake” experience 

🎟️ Mentioned in This Episode

• Gregangelo Museum
•  “Earthquake: Shaken, But Standing Strong” immersive experience 

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