Episodes - Page 24 of 26

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.

Scott Warmuth – Part 3

February 25, 2021 No Comments

Scott Warmuth, lawyer and the co-host of the podcast, shares his life story in this 3-part series. In this last part of the series Scott gives different meanings of what success meant throughout his career and personal life as an adult. From a tough first semester and year in law school to passing the Bar exam the first try, from teaching in China to coming back losing money, and from a man reaching for career success to a man reaching for personal success. Scott finishes looking at his past and brings forth some of what he wants for his future.

Alexis Salamanca

February 21, 2021 No Comments

Alexis Salamanca is a Graphic Designer, Web-App Developer and Creative Director, with the analytical mind of a strategist. He has become a strong Advocate for business in the San Gabriel Valley. He dedicates countless hours to the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce, where he has served as a member of their Board of Directors since 2010. Alexis also serves on the Advisory Board of Directors for the University of the West. In addition, he has volunteered his time at The International Church of Christ for over 8 years as a Teen Leader, Mentor for the youth for over 12 years, and for over 20 years as an Administrator.

Susana Porras

February 7, 2021 No Comments

Susana Porras is a poet, writer, and community organizer. In 2010, she was named one of The Magazine’s 50 Women of Influence for her dedication to effecting innovative ways of rebuilding neighborhoods in her hometown of Pasadena, California. Susana has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Central America, putting down roots in both the South of France and Guatemala. She is fluent in both French and Spanish.

Judge Tim Fall

January 31, 2021 No Comments

Tim Fall is a Superior Court judge in Northern California. He also teaches judicial ethics to experienced judges throughout the state. In 2008 Tim faced a contested reelection for his seat which brought forth a battle against mental illness while he was on the campaign trail. Through support from family, friends, and medical professionals Tim found success in both the election and his struggle with mental illness.

Rozalynn Woods

January 24, 2021 No Comments

Rozalynn Woods is an interior designer and is recognized for a clean and sophisticated sense of style that seamlessly integrates Interior Design and Architecture. With 25 years of design experience, Rozalynn insures her spaces present a current point of view, yet appear timeless–each pertaining to her clients’ unique sensibility. As an inveterate world traveler with a passion for ﬂea markets and furniture history, Rozalynn draws from those experiences and incorporates them into an extensive number of projects whether in Los Angeles, New York City or Montreal.

David Cutter

January 13, 2021 No Comments

David’s twenty years of classroom teaching gives him the experience to know how to listen to a student, how to assess what is needed and how to quickly respond to the learning opportunity. He has also written educational courses during his career, most recently, a piano appreciation course for the Pasadena Senior Center. In his private piano teaching practice, David uses his creative problem solving skills to motivate students, particularly when they hit road blocks. He is open and flexible about how to work with each person, always starting with where the student is at. That way he discovers what works for a particular student and customizes lessons accordingly. David teaches out of his studio in Pasadena and is a member of the Pasadena Branch of the Music Teachers Association of California.

Scott Warmuth – Part 2

January 10, 2021 No Comments

Scott Warmuth, lawyer and the co-host of the podcast, shares his life story in this 3-part series. In this second part he shares his journey as a young adult looking for self-discovery. As he travels away from Washington and eventually to California, Scott encounters people who influence him greatly. On his path of life that deviates from the standard young adult, Scott went from journalist to law student, from newspapers and magazines to the Peace Corps, and from a man seeking to a man discovering.

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