Anthology for the People

This story is all about young entrepreneurship and the first-generation experience. As well as a big announcement! Molcaxitl, my new Mexican food business, is about to be up and running! I talk to Casey to get some advice and hear about how right out of high school he started his own coffee roasting and brewing company. The best part is he's based in a beautiful 80's Volkswagon van. After connecting about being a first-generation Mexican-American and talking about our passions that are brought to life through business, I am more than certain that this food business, and eventually restaurant, is my next step in life.

Italy! Food industry! Passion and success! All in one episode!!! As well as a special announcement of my new XOCO Kitchen Youtube channel. Miguel and I talk about his experience in Italy as he was going to stage at a restaurant but ended up getting caught in the lockdown amid the virus. Now, he is forced to stay and figure out a new and unexpected life. We connect over each other's passion for food as well as talk about the show that is soon to be released in May. Although he was an ocean away, it felt just like old times when we sat at the table after cooking a nice meal together.

Deon Brown is one of those friends you have that never do anything without a bang. The kind of person that thinks "if it's not amazing then why do it?". Today on the show, we talk about the virus, the existential thoughts we're having because of it, and some conspiracies. We even go over Deon's life and his adversities which include recently coming out to his parents, past abuse, and racism he's faced recently and what position that put him in. Listen to our hang out during the SF lockdown and dive into the brain of an out-of-the-box person.

The fourth and final episode of the eating disorder awareness series! Rebecca comes back onto the show to follow up on the progress of her projects and recovery! She has since then established her own business that sends part of the proceeds to a non-profit that focuses on disorder recovery called Project Heal as well as working on her relationships and self. Listen to the mind of an entrepreneur and student that has fought to break out of a life-controlling disorder as well as a couple of words about the virus to hopefully alleviate some anxiety. Let's help each other out in these times of adversity to support those who are struggling.

Story three of the ED awareness series! Cathlyn has pushed through the years of bullying and bad relationships but eating disorders have been a constant in her life. But through a loving family and a passion for working out that has led her to educate herself more on eating, she's been able to fight this issue. In her case, exercising helped her understand that food is essential to achieve a high-performance body, but in its own way she needs to watch her exercise habits. Cathlyn has grown to be a loving, strong, and positive woman so listen in and hear what her story's like.

For episode two of the ED awareness series, Julia talks to us about her eating disorder and how some really tough events in her life affected it. She talks about how she started to develop these bad habits and that through a group of loving friends as well as diving into her passion for ceramics helped her stabilize. Never underestimate Julia's ability to metaphorically refer to clay and compare it to life, but maybe it says something about what a passion can do for you. What does your passion teach you?

Episode one of the ED awareness series. For this episode, I have Nicole Chavez who's one of my best friends in life that has been dealing with an eating disorder since she was a child. It all started from a moment when she noticed her weight wasn't similar to the rest of the group's and developed into more habits that started to have an effect on her day-to-day life. It was then that she noticed there was something to be done about these "bad habits". We also talk a bit about what it's like to be Mexican but not look like a stereotypical Mexican.

Zach Zepeda, aka Zokko, is releasing a new album called "SUPERLOOPED" on February 22nd, 2020 and is on the show to talk about his evolution as a person and as an artist. He gives us some backstory on the record and after hearing about his past, it sets you up to listen to the record with a whole different appreciation. Listen through to the end to get an exclusive sneak preview of one of the tracks called "Weight". As a little fun fact, the art done for his record was done by Kai who also did the art for Anthology for the People! So go listen in and support a local artist!Zokko's Bandcamp:http://zokko.bandcamp.com/album/superlooped

Just by listening to Bob's voice, you can already hear the wisdom and experiences that sit behind it. Bob grew up on a farm and tells a classic tale of traveling the country, living on farms, and working with his hands. Later in his life, he put his outdoor skills to use as he was hired by a conservation group where he would then work on projects such as containing invasive moth species by trapping and moving them. Listen in to hear about Bob's deep connection to nature and his passion for conservation work.

Going from being a child who's intrigued by the craftsmanship of knives to becoming a respected kife artisan in California, Everett has gotten to make his hobby his job. And although he's still got many different types of projects in his head, he continues to grow his brand by doing things like taking a gap year and traveling up and down California with a mobile shop so he could craft after doing some surfing. Listen in as we chat by a stream in the woods of Nevada City to hear his story.

With everything from living in Antarctica for a year to working on projects for NASA, Louise has let her curiosity take her away into a world of learning and adventure. Being an engineer at Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratories has allowed her to follow a world of passions that only continue to expand. Grab some coffee with us in her living room as we chat about college and how that has changed, what it means to be a "bad" student, and what it's like to be an engineer.

Hang out with Vivian and I at Monrovia Library Park to chat about life in the modeling world and what it's like to enter acting in LA. It all started when she replied to Timothy De La Ghetto's tweet and before she knew it she had starred in one of his videos. Since then she's gotten over 30k followers and is following her dream to be a model. On the episode, we touch on self-love, growth, bullying, and the first steps that get you into modeling.

Sit down with Josh and I in his office as we chat about what it took to start the Cascadia Wildlands conservation group and what it takes to have it running. Through volunteer work and hard work in the office, Cascadia Wildlands has helped fight for our Earth in their community. Hear about how you could do the same in your own town for the things you care about. Learn more about Cascadia at https://www.cascwild.org/.

Rebecca comes on the show today to talk about eating disorders and what the journey is like. Not only do we go over how it began for her and how she came to realize she was affected, but she gives us some insight into how someone on the outside could help in a meaningful way. Grab a seat and get to know Rebecca as we explore her strong and ambitious mind.

Ranging from rustic metal sculptures to huge steampunk parties, Joe is the creative genius behind the amazing metalwork that comes out of Oregon. Touching on his time in Mexico and the effect that had on him to the projects he's done for Burning Man and the stories behind them, hang out with us as we sit outside his workshop enjoying the Oregon sunset while picking at Joe's brain.

Alan Bunce is an ex-fireman, activist, conservationist, and uncle to all. Today we sit by the Umpqoa River and chat about Alan's life as an Oregonian. We talk about the work he's done ranging from construction to taking underprivileged kids on road trips. Listen through to the end to find out the reason behind this episode's title and take some time to get to know Uncle Al. So relax, tune into nature, and enjoy.

Now the Lab Manager of the Living Systems Department at the Exploratorium, marine biologist Dana C. Stone talks to us about her journey to happiness. Coming from a rough past, Dana pushed her way into doing what she loves the most by rolling with the punches and working as hard as she could. Sit down with us and get a little insight on what it takes to be a scientist in today's day and age and listen in on some fun adventures told by the scientist herself.

Today we go around and chat with Daniel, Miguel, and Catie! This is a raw peek into the house that you see on the cover of this podcast and just a quick narrative on each person. Join us for a chat on the difficulties and beauties of life that everyone faces and how we've come to find ourselves amongst the chaos. You might find yourself relating to one roommate more than another but ultimately we want you to feel just as at home as we do so grab a cup of coffee with us and take a seat at the dinner table.

Stephanie is a Museum Educator and Tinkering Specialist at the Exploratorium. Today, hang out in the Exploratorium shop again with a Stanford graduate who is fascinated with the world around her and the way people interact with it. She explores her passions through education, art, and education through art! So grab a seat and get comfy.

Peter Taylor walks us through his path to building solar-powered boats and sonic boom machines. He's an Exhibit Engineer at the Exploratorium with lots of spirit for learning with his hands. Grab a seat with us in the Explo woodshop and get ready to geek out.

Jacob is a philosophy student currently working on his Bachelor's and his Master's degree so he can head to law school after his time at SFSU. Today we dive into who Jacob used to be, who he's become, and what he's trying to do. Jacob, like many people today, needed a little time to find who he was in order to pour his energy into what he loves. Here is Jacob's story.

Jamie is a new student at UC Davis who's spent the last couple years juggling school, work, and TRAVEL. Travel has played a big role in Jamie's life and whether it's going on a multiple-day trek to the Valley of Flowers or teaching a kindergarten class in the local community, she's always up for the adventure. Contrary to the warnings people gave her, she also talks about how beneficial going to community college has been for her and how it's allowed her to do the traveling she does. Now starting her junior year, Jamie has entered a new chapter in her life and this is what it sounds like.

A time capsule open for all to listen to and learn from. An anthology built today but made for tomorrow. Here's a quick preface to the Anthology to give you an idea of who's behind the voice and a quick rundown of who'll be on the show in the coming episodes. So take off your shoes, grab a seat on the couch, and let's hang.