Episodes - Page 23 of 26

Huod Taing

May 9, 2021 No Comments

Huod Taing is an entrepreneur and a family man of Asian ancestry. His childhood was always full of change due to his family moving homes every few years in pursuit of work. After years of sacrifice they finally achieved the American dream in the San Gabriel Valley. With a passion for creating and curiosity for new things he has been involved in numerous restaurant creations. His latest one being “Tony’s Donut House” in the city of Baldwin Park. With no formal schooling he honed his trade the old fashion way with his bare hands and a lot of sweat and tears. His life motto is “Press On” as quoted by Calvin Coolidge.

Michael Taing

April 26, 2021 No Comments

Michael Taing grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and is an Asian American Entrepreneur and family man. He is the father of a special needs child and supports the hearing impaired community. With a passion for Culinary Creativity he enjoys the daily operations of Cha Cafe in El Monte. From personally picking fresh produce to making the sauces and working along side the staff he has a totally hands on approach to business.

Jean Power

April 19, 2021 No Comments

Jean Power is a civil litigator with a diverse base of legal experience. She currently focuses her legal practice primarily on labor and employment law, handling a diverse range of cases including wage and hour, class actions, PAGA claims, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination. As a results-oriented advocate, Jean leverages all available resources at the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth to obtain the best results possible for her clients. She works directly with the workers’ compensation team to ensure that no employers are taking advantage of injured workers and that all of our clients’ legal rights are protected.

Glenn Evans – Part 2

April 11, 2021 No Comments

Glenn Evans is a Director of Photography and Adventure Camera man specializing in filming tv shows about Hidden Treasure, Ancient Architecture and Endangered and Exotic Animals. Glenn has filmed in 68 countries around the world for Discovery Channel, History Channel, Netflix, ABC and many other networks. Born in Oregon on a blueberry farm and leaving for California to work in the film and tv industry the camera has been Glenn’s key to world travel and adventure.

Michael Patris

April 4, 2021 No Comments

Michael Patris has always had an interest in history. Whether collecting antiques, collecting and working on antique cars, or restoring a 1923 California bungalow in Alhambra, pieces of the past always seemed too important to brush aside. After several years working in the news industry, and film industry, Michael speaks publicly about Southern California transportation, collecting antiques and, of course, Mount Lowe.

Ada Gates

March 28, 2021 No Comments

Ada Gates Patton became the first woman in the United States and Canada licensed to shoe Thoroughbred racehorses. In her youth in New York and Long Island, Ada competed in show jumping and fox hunting for 20 years. After universities, Ada owned a ranch in Colorado and started shoeing Western horses on ranches and racetracks. Ada moved to Southern California to work on Thoroughbreds at Santa Anita, Hollywood Park, and Del Mar where she achieved Journeyman status. She maintained an active full time shoeing career for over 36 years. Ada owns and operates Harry Patton Horseshoeing Supplies in Monrovia, CA. She is the widow of Harry Patton, her mentor.

Glenn Evans – Part 1

March 21, 2021 No Comments

Bryan Takeda

March 14, 2021 No Comments

Bryan Takeda is President of Affinity Associates, a program management and consulting business located in Monrovia, CA. He is also a partner of creatively, a creative design, promotions and marketing services business with offices in Washington DC and Monrovia, CA. Bryan is extremely active in the Japanese American community as is evidenced by his extensive list of programs and organizations. Bryan holds the rank of yondan (4th degree black belt) in Kendo and was a member of the U.S. Kendo Team at the 1976 World Kendo Championships in London, England.

Russell Mano – Part 2

March 4, 2021 No Comments

Russell Mano, trainer and co-host of the podcast, shares his life story in this 2-part series. In this second part he tells of the journey to self fulfillment. From his occupation of being in the military, college, and eventually a trainer; to his personal life of struggling with relationships and the path to recovery from PTSD; Russell searched for answers in order to improve himself for himself. Currently he is still happily seeking his improvement along with his wife and children.

Russell Mano – Part 1

February 28, 2021 No Comments

Russell Mano, trainer and co-host of the podcast, shares his life story in this 2-part series. In part one he shares how he was raised in Monterey Park, was a member of the Boy Scouts and several sport teams, and how he wanted positive attention from his family. Russell gives voice to his struggles of growing up in a dysfunctional mixed family and the path to finding strength against it.

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