Yours in Community

Today's guest is Jacob Cabral.

Jacob Cabral is a Bay Area-based photographer, whose specialty is weddings and engagements. 

Jacob previously worked as a musician, performing at events around the Bay Area and teaching music as a Band Director. Jacob graduated from San Jose State University, where he majored in Music with an emphasis in Jazz and Jazz Studies.  

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Relational Leadership & Presence Coach

Today's guest is Tiff Shieh. 

Tiff is a Relational Leadership & Presence Coach, speaker, and writer who supports people in coming home to themselves.

She often works with those who identify as sensitive and intuitive, guiding them in cultivating self-trust, reclaiming their voice, and redefining softness as power - so they can lead with peace and presence in every area of life.

In this conversation of inner work, healing, spirituality, and more, Tiff shares her story of expanding beyond who she thought she should - and could - be: the quiet daughter of Taiwanese immigrants raised by a single mother, surrounded by infidelity, anger, and shame.

Before becoming a coach, Tiff studied psychology and biology at UCLA and worked in consulting and tech, eventually leading a team of 200 editors at Grammarly.

From leaving the corporate world and navigating grief to stepping fully into her gifts, Tiff brings a rare mix of depth, vulnerability, and grounded insight - the kind that invites us to share our own gifts, especially the ones we don't yet recognize, without leaving any part of ourselves behind.

Instagram: @tiffshieh

Website: tiffshieh.com

Today's guest is Vanson Nguyen. 

Vanson is a Mathematics Professor at the College of Alameda and was previously a Mathematics Professor and First Year Experience (FYE) Coordinator at Skyline College. 

As a student, Vanson transferred to UCLA from Skyline College and graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. Vanson obtained his Master's Degree in Mathematics and his Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University. 

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Today's guest is Jerel Reyes. 

Jerel is a Career/CTE Coordinator for the San Mateo High School District. 

He attended City College of San Francisco and Skyline College and ultimately graduated from CSU East Bay with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration focusing on Marketing. 

Prior to his role as a Career/CTE Coordinator, Jerel had experience in food service, management, and social media. 

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Today's guest features Ashlyn Workman. 

Ash is the owner of Voulez-Vous Tattoo in Long Beach, CA. 

Having started her tattoo career during the Covid-19 pandemic, Ash has since taken the industry by storm with her modern twist on the traditional, Americana style. 

Prior to opening Voulez-Vous Tattoo, Ash has in various tattoo studios throughout her six-year career, including the Helm in San Francisco's Excelsior District. She has amassed almost 20,000 followers on Instagram and is a truly amazing individual. 

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Today's episode features Isabel Bagsik. 

Isabel graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's degree in Design and Technocultural Studies. Isabel's work experience includes being a Designer, an Art Director, and a Creative Consultant. 

Isabel is also a business owner and entrepreneur. In 2017, Isabel founded Brown Papaya Magazine, a platform whose goal is to rebuild what it means to be brown in the Filipinx community. 

Isabel also founded Unconventional Bliss, which is her branding, design, and creative wellness business. 

Today's guest features Kelly Hubbell. Kelly graduated college from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Accounting. 

After 10 months of working in a public accounting firm, Kelly made the difficult decision to abandon her lucrative accounting career to explore other options. 

Over the years, Kelly has made a name for herself at several tech companies, but last year, she made another difficult decision to branch out to start her own business - Sage Haus. 

Sage Haus is a platform that connects families with tools and resources to help streamline their household. 

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Today's episode features Joshua Barousse. 

Josh is a native of San Jose, CA. Josh graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's degree in Public Administration. He was able to leverage his educational experience in his political career. 

Josh has worked as a Field Representative for Senator Jerry Hill, a Field Director for Dave Cortese, and a Policy Analyst for the City of San Jose. 

In 2019, Josh pivoted out of politics and co-founded San Jose Spotlight, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to journalism that serves the community. 

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Today's episode features Jose Meneses. 

Jose immigrated to Southern California, from the Philippines, in 2009. 

In high school, Jose was awarded with the coveted Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarship. 

Jose was also introduced to a Nonprofit organization called Peace Over Violence, where he now serves as a Board Member. 

In college, Jose graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science at UC Davis. Jose used his undergraduate degree to pursue Law School at the UCSF College of Law. 

Jose has spent the past few years as a lawyer and valued member of society. 

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**After recording, Jose asked me to call out the accuracy of the following statements. In the early minutes of the recording, Jose shared that his grandmother led prayer rallies. He actually meant to say that she participated in them. While discussing the Gates Millenium Scholarship, Jose mentioned that most scholarship recipients leveraged the funding to pursue Doctorate degrees. He meant to say that many of recipients pursue Doctorate degrees. 

Today's episode features Ryan Lescure, a Communications Professor at Skyline Community College. Ryan shares his thoughts on the landscape of communication as both a profession and a subject-matter in today's society. He also discusses how he has do redefine how teaching has evolved after the 2020 global pandemic.