We Are One Marin Podcast

S1 | E27:  Today, we met Charley Conner, a San Marin High School student on School-to-Career Day.  She was shadowing with our friend, colleague and silent podcast partner, Rob Devincenzi, Publisher of the Marin IJ. 

They came downstairs in the office building we share to see our podcasting studio in action.  It was an opportunity we couldn't pass up, since we've wanted to interview Rob, who prefers to stay out of the spotlight, all season long.  But, the newspaper man stayed true to his craft and he turned the tables around on us.  It seems that he got us to do most of the talking. 

Stay tuned as Kalina and I share a little of our own experiences about how Marin works.

Guests:  Rob Devincenzi, Marin Independent Journal and Charley Connor, San Marin High School

www.marinij.com

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S1 | E26:  In our final episode of Season 1, we continue inviting you, the listener, deeper into our process. 

Today, you will hear our conversation with Ogi Teker, 4th generation owner of Istanbul Rug - and you'll hear it from start to finish, literally, as we hit the record button right when Ogi arrives. 

Ogi and his father Esref opened their San Rafael store in 2019 right on 4th Street.  Now, one of three locations in the Bay Area since Ogi's dad moved the family from Turkey, when his son was only 10. 

Join Kalina and I as we pull back the rug on how Marin works - the thing is, all we found were treasures.

Guests:  Ogi Teker, Istanbul Rug

www.istanbulrug.com

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S1 | E25:  You just heard strong words from KPIX-TV sports broadcaster, Vern Glenn, from a recent story he did about the Play Marin program and its creator, Paul Austin.  We talked to Paul a few episodes ago about the success he has had teaching life lessons to kids of all colors through sports. 

Back to Vern, you may know him from his current 11 year run at KPIX or previously as "Mr. Involvement", during his 22 years at KRON.  Vern started his career at a TV station near his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.  After 38 years in broadcasting, most of them while living in Marin and raising a family here, we wanted to ask him what it's like to be a public figure, a role model, and a Black man in this county that is 85% White. 

Join us as Kalina and I continue our look at how Marin works. 

Guests:  Vern Glenn, KPIX

www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/personality/vernon-glenn/

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S1 | E24:  Welcome to our last drop of Season 1!

Today, Kalina and I turned on the mics a little early, so you can join us in the room where it happens with Anil and Nidhi Dhir.  We are keeping it in the family today, father-and-daughter owners of Jolly King Liquors in Mill Valley.  

Guests:  Anil and Nidhi Dhir, Jolly King Liquors

www.yelp.com/biz/jolly-king-liquors-mill-valley

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S1 | E23:  MCYC is the Marin County Youth Commission, founded in 1969 to act as a political voice for young people.  Today we sit down with the Commission's coordinator, Samantha Ramirez, who has dedicated her career so far to the San Rafael schools, where she was once a student.  This year, she was recognized for her efforts with a special honor.  Stay tuned as Kalina and I get schooled on how Marin works.  

Guests:  Samantha Ramirez, San Rafael's Citizen of the Year

www.yli.org/program/marin-county-youth-commission

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S1 | E22:  What do a pickup truck, a Valentines Day dance and an auto body shop have in common?  You'll have to meet the Llamas family to find out.  And what's funny is everyone in their auto body business has a different answer.   But, whatever the family stories are, one thing they all agree on is how the parts fit together, at home and at work - it starts with a strong foundation.  Join us for a conversation with a father-daughter duo whose Novato business, Carroceria Collision, needs no repair as we continue to navigate how Marin works. 

Guests:  Jorge and Elizabeth Llamas, Carroceria Collision

www.carroceriacollision.com

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S1 | E21:  Those were my comments from before we began our interview with the three nurses who own AidLife Home Care in San Rafael.  We don't usually start our episodes with me talking, but that "getting to know you" chat was a good example of the personal stories and experiences many of us have with caring for our relatives.  We learned as we spent more time with Patricia Ursua, Jocelyn Cruz and Kenneth Liggayu that caregiving gets easier if you see things the AidLife way, where everyone is family.  Join us in conversation about home health care, friendship and the hardships that come along the way, as we support how Marin works.  

Guest:  Patricia Ursua, Jocelyn Cruz and Kenneth Liggayu, AidLife Home Care

www.aidlifehomecare.com

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S1 | E20:  You just heard from one of the owners at F45 Training in San Rafael, who is no stranger to community.  Together with his husband, not only are they building community here in Marin, they had to build it after a move from the East Coast, after two dramatic career changes and perhaps, most notably, after years of struggle to join the community of married couples.  We will talk about it all and laugh too as Kalina and I work out how Marin works. 

Guest:  Michael Perry and Kyle MacBeth, F45 Training San Rafael

www.f45training.com/sanrafael

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S1 | E19:  Work experience can be hard to come by for high school kids.  Juggling school and the possibility of college is overwhelming enough, but how do you figure out what you might want to do or what you might be interested in?  Or, if college is right for you at all?  The Marin County Office of Education has a program for that.  Keisha Fuller's job there is match maker, matching interns with intern hosts.  Turns out her own life experience was a perfect match for getting her into this role.  We invited Keisha to sit down with us for a longer conversation about how Marin teens and Marin businesses work. 

Guest:  Keisha Fuller, Marin County Office of Education

www.marinschools.org

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S1 | E18:  Picture yourself for a moment, in the heart of Marin County - San Rafael, California.  A town with many distinct neighborhoods, East San Rafael is home to the Canal neighborhood.  It's one that marries cultural diversity and economic vitality.  There are a few industrial districts there, and today Kalina and I find ourselves in a former Star Wars warehouse, seated between a life-size, cardboard C3PO and several crates of imported dates, nuts and fruits.

Welcome to United With Earth, distributor of specialty, ethnic products, owned by a self-described Iranian, Jewish immigrant.  Join us for some dating advice as we learn how Marin works. 

Guest:  Daryoush Davidi, United With Earth

www.unitedwithearth.com

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