The Hello San Pedro Podcast is a local podcast about San Pedro, California and the community that lives and thrives here, hosted by Amanda Silva. On this podcast we focus on the people, talking to a new local person of interest each week and listening their story, their relation to San Pedro and discussing a broad variety of topics all relevant to this Los Angeles port town.
Hello friends! We have been MIA during the summer and we're here to give you a quick update. Not to worry, the podcast will return with regular episodes in September with our 2nd annual mini series focusing on local history. Be back soon! Upcoming Events: San Pedro Makers Market Sat. Aug. 19th | 10-4pm West Harbor (6th/Harbor. Blvd) San Pedro on Film Sat. Sept. 16th | 7pm Warner Grand Theater. 478 W. 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
*SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER SUMMER HOURS* As the final episode in our Environmental Conservation mini-series we sit down with Dave Bader, the Chief Operations & Education Officer of the Marine Mammal Care Center. He tells us about his SoCal upbringing and what eventually led him into his path as Marine Biologist. After spending most of his career at the Aquarium of the Pacific, like many, the pandemic led him to the next step in his career which was at the Marine Mammal Care Center. The MMCC is a marine mammal rehabilitation center here in San Pedro that just celebrated its 30th year anniversary in 2022. Listen to this episode to hear all the amazing things they do for our local marine life and for environmental conservation education! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Marine Mammal Care Center website https://marinemammalcare.org/ Marine Mammal Care Center Summer Hours: Starting June 1st, 2023 OPEN TO PUBLIC Friday - Monday 10:00am - 4:00pm CLOSED TO PUBLIC Tuesday - Thursday Marine Mammal Care Center Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marinemammalcare/ SUPPORT the Marine Mammal Care Center! https://marinemammalcare.org/donate/ Marine Mammal Care Center 3601 South Gaffey Street, #8 San Pedro, CA, 90731 310-548-5677 info@marinemammalcare.org Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
Discover the history of White Point Nature Preserve. Our guests for this episode are Zoe Allen, the Education Program Director, and Dave Pilon, the Chair of the Development Committee. They both work for the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy which operates a variety of conservation efforts across the Peninsula, including our beloved White Point Nature Preserve. Listen in as they reveal fascinating insights into the land's historical uses over time. Learn about the area's past as a hot springs resort spa operated by the local Japanese fishing community and how it's now home to one of the rarest butterflies in the world. Don't miss out on this captivating episode that will leave you wanting to explore the preserve for yourself. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ White Point Nature Preserve 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731 Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy https://pvplc.org/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
As we wrap up our mini series focusing on kids and resources for young families we would like to introduce our new series on environmental conservation. It just so happens that we have the perfect guest to help us transition us over into our next series; meet Jennifer Suzara-Cheng, a local children's book author who writes about her most beloved subjects: Biology and Environmental Science. As a science teacher at San Pedro High School, Jennifer has already invested into our local youth, making a difference in our hometown by instilling the importance of taking care of our environment at a young age. Well, Jennifer thought she could do better, and she did! She is now reaching our community at an even younger age with her environmental and science themed children's books. In this episode she shares what it was like growing up in the Philippines, how her curiosity for science started and how she ended up in San Pedro, CA. Jennifer has received the 2022 Teacher of the Year Award for the Los Angeles - Orange County Chapter and is also recognized for academic excellence in education and promotion of the Tagalog language. We loved her story and we know you will too! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Jennifer's Children's Book Website https://www.filam-ecograndma.com/ Jennifer's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/suzaracheng/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
As a continuation of our mini series about kids and local resources for families, we are highlighting a team of young engineers and coders who have recently made it to the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! Meet the Taper Robotics team of 5th graders who have qualified to compete in the 2023 Vex Robotics World Championship in Dallas Texas; Irene, Simon, Sophia and today's guests Enzo Molinari and Alex Parker. In this episode they share what it was like to be a part of Taper Elementary School's first robotics team and compete on the local level, state level and now be invited to compete internationally. Also in the studio: Enzo's parents, Ree and Jean-Philippe as well as Alex's mom Marcia. As President of the Taper PTO, Marcia has led the team's fundraising efforts and also provides some additional context for this conversation. The World Championship competition is on May 1st but there's still time to support the team if you're interested. See links below. The Taper Robotics Team wants to thank the community for all the support they've received in effort to get to the upcoming competition. Big thank you! Not in this episode: Coach Ms. Daeshcner and Team Members Irene, Sophia and Simon. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Taper Elementary School https://taper-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Taper Robotics Team https://taper-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1545467091373&vdid=ipv52g38q1cu9223 Robotics Team GoFundMe https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X1fq3sXIGePoo4qsKdzzLb_pUw0M-kOzXHt8Db-R2hQ/edit# Vex IQ World Championship Competition https://roboticseducation.org/vex-robotics-world-championship/ Video about upcoming Competition https://youtu.be/VlBi8SNlXj8 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
In this mini series focusing on kids and family resources, we are very excited to share with you this episode with guest Mike Lansing. Mike is the founder of the San Pedro Youth Coalition, founded in 1988 which is responsible for so many popular places in our community for kids and families. He has been the Executive Director at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor for over 29 years. Having grown up in San Pedro and being a young member of the San Pedro Boys Club, he saw the many benefits of having a place between home and school where he could develop new skills and be active. Since then the Boys Club has expanded to girls and in large part due to Mike's efforts, the Harbor area clubs now also have more programs for teenagers and academic advancement. Mike is a hero without a cape in this community and it's good to know that people like Mike are working to make this world a better place for our youth. You can also find more content from Mike Lansing from his columns in the San Pedro Today Magazine. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Boys & Girls Club LA Harbor Website https://www.bgclaharbor.org/ Boys & Girls Club LA Harbor Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bgclaharbor/ Mike Lansing column in San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/2023/02/23/curts-kitchen-is-cookin/ Mike Lansing email: mlansing@bgclaharbor.org Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
We begin a new series this week that features local programs geared toward kids. Our first series guest is Calia Knutson – founder and owner of Music Moves in Me. She discovered her passion for music early on, but it was after teaching young children that the idea to merge these two joys came about. Calia along with the teaching team at Music Moves in Me introduces young kids to music through fun, dynamic and developmental experiences. Children can explore various sounds, countless genres and numerous cultures through their mobile classes. In this episode, we talk all things music and the impact it has on our mind, mood and relationship with instruments. Calia shares how she came to first discover San Pedro and why it's her ideal place to call home. In this fun episode, Amanda and Jess reminisce over their first experience with music and rediscover the power music has. We hope you enjoy this episode! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Music Moves in Me Website https://www.musicmovesinme.com/ Music Moves in Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/musicmovesinme/ Music Moves in Me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MusicMovesInMe/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
This week, meet the two fascinating and passionate women holding the torch at the Grand Vision Foundation. Liz Schindler-Johnson and Taran Schindler join us in this episode to share their individual journeys (although never too far from each other as they are sisters). Having grown up on the east coast they share how they ended up here in San Pedro working hard to preserve, restore and protect one of our most cherished historic icons, the Warner Grand Theater. As Executive Director (Liz) and Deputy and Artistic Director (Taran) at the Grand Vision Foundation they explain why the non-profit is so important to the community and all the good it's doing to enrich the lives of those that live here. These ladies are inspiring! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Grand Vision Foundation Website https://grandvision.org/ Grand Annex Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grandannex/ Grand Vision Foundation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GrandAnnexMusic Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
In today's episode we had the honor and privilege of interviewing local musician and woodworker Harold Greene. You may remember him from the cover of the San Pedro Today Magazine back in August 2020 which we encourage you to read (linked below) as you may realize you might already be familiar with his work. In our conversation he shares with us his amazing journey as a musician, as a runner and, of course, as an expert craftsman in woodworking. From early childhood, to his education at San Pedro public schools, to his time as lead guitarist in a local 70's band called Titanic, and finally to his journey as a woodworker that started at Dodson Jr. High School and picked up again at the San Pedro public library when he borrowed a woodworking book, Harold tells us his incredible story. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Harold Greene Website https://haroldgreenefinefurnishings.com/ Harold Greene Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harold.greene/ Gallery of Harold's Work https://haroldgreenefinefurnishings.com/new-page-15 Woodworking Wonder - San Pedro Today August 2020 https://sanpedrotoday.com/2020/08/27/woodworking-wonder/ Harold's Inspirational Woodworkers James Krenov About James Krenov https://thekrenovschool.org/james-krenov/ The Cabinetmaker's Notebook by James Krenov https://www.amazon.com/Cabinetmakers-Notebook-Woodworkers-Library/dp/0941936597?ref_=ast_author_dp George Nakashima https://nakashimawoodworkers.com/ Magnum “ Fully Loaded” Album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA5RFV3Q-gQ&list=OLAK5uy_m-G_Q43B_rWJUrmPgLRgTatdyLJFCXzFg The Penland School of Craft - Harold's Summer Woodworking program https://penland.org/ https://penland.org/workshops/summer-workshop-preview/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space!
We wrap up our fitness and wellness series with the guest Shain Rossi, owner and operator of Elite Triangle Fitness. He approaches fitness with a holistic approach by incorporating mind, body, soul (and tech) throughout his training. In this episode, Shain shares his upbringing and the impactful experiences that led him to help others. His authenticity and commitment to have his clients succeed touched us. We hope you find this episode along with the others in this series to be inspiring, motivating and encouraging as you chase your goals. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Elite Triangle Fitness https://www.sanpedrotrainer.com/ ETF Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elitetrianglefitness/ Shain Rossi, CEO of Elite Triangle Fitness (310)480-7380 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/
This week we are continuing in our series on health and wellness and today's guest is one half of an incredible duo, co-owner of Heyday Elite Fitness, Eddie McKenna. You might now him from his recent appearance as columnist for the San Pedro Today Magazine. His long time friend and business partner Ricky Magana (who you might also recognize as a previous SPT columnist) is not with us today but is well represented by Eddie. In this episode, Eddie shares his personal background, how he met Ricky, how their friendship grew into a solid partnership that has stood the test of time (dare we say “bromance”?). With opposite personalities they compliment each other well. Eddie also shares his passion for crossfit training, the story of how Heyday Elite Fitness got its start and the community it has cultivated. This was an incredibly inspiring episode and we absolutely enjoyed our conversation with Eddie! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Heyday Elite Fitness website https://heydaytraining.com/ Heyday Elite Fitness Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heydayelitefitness/ San Pedro Today Magazine - Column by Eddie McKenna https://sanpedrotoday.com/2022/12/29/i-did-not-want-to-work-out-today/ San Pedro Today Magazine - Column by Ricky Magana https://sanpedrotoday.com/2022/09/01/wait-until-youre-my-age/ Heyday Elite Fitness 310-446-8942 info@crossfitheyday.com 279 W 7th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
This week's guest has been on our list for quite some time. She's well known in the community and has been highly recommended by other guests. We thought what better time to have her on the show than the beginning of the new year as part of our health and wellness series. Our guest is Dr. Ja'nae Brown, the owner and founder of Physical Therapy San Pedro. In this episode she shares her journey to San Pedro, her business origin story and also inspires us to find an enjoyable way to keep our body moving. Not only was her story intriguing but what she had to say about health and fitness was incredibly enlightening. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Physical Therapy San Pedro https://www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com/ Dr. Ja'nae contact: drjanaebrown@physicaltherapysanpedro.com Phone: 424.536.3023 Physical Therapy San Pedro 481 W 6th St. San Pedro, California 90731 O: 424-536-3023 F: 424-536-3093 info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com Hours Mon-Thu 8am - 6pm, Fri 8am-5pm Closed Saturday & Sunday Physical Therapy San Pedro Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physicaltherapysanpedro/ Dr. Ja'nae Brown's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjanaebrown/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
Happy New Year! We're kicking this year off with a series on health and wellness. Our guest this week is Christian Ibarra of Under Pressure Nutrition. He co-owns the plant-based protein cafe with his wife, Zane Ibarra, and his mother, Rosalina Banuelos. Together they share the ingredients that helped each of them through their own hardships. Christian walks us through his personal journey with hardship, loss and addiction to discovering confidence, community and joy. Get ready to listen to a really inspiring person and for a burst of that new-year, good-vibes energy. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Under Pressure Nutrition (424) 288-9521 111 N Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731 Follow Under Pressure Nutrition on Instagram at : https://www.instagram.com/underpressurenutrition/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
The year 2022 is in our rearview but we didn't want to start the new year without taking a look back at what a year it's been. There have been losses and milestones, missteps and achievements. In this episode, Jess and Amanda discuss what the year has brought them, the lessons, the joys and what they can take into 2023. We've also invited some of our previous guests to get their unique perspectives on the year as well. In Chronological order: Coach Domenic Costa - San Pedro High School Varsity Assistant Head Coach Sanam Lamborn - Eat in San Pedro Pastor Nathan Hoff - Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church John Bagakis - Managing Partner of Big Nicks, Owner of The Corner Store & SP Chamber of Commerce Board Member Melissa Hay - Owner of Homemade By The Hays, Host of San Pedro Today Pop-Up Events & admin for San Pedro Small Business and Artisan Facebook page Lee Williams - Head of Williams Group, Former Board Chair for the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce & active community member We want to thank everyone who participated in this episode. It is because of amazing guests like these that have made the podcast possible. They've all taken time from this busy holiday season to send in these wonderful messages (some even while being sick!). Thank you! We couldn't be more grateful for you. We also wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our patrons who have supported this podcast and kept us going! To our listeners and the entire San Pedro community, we love you and wish you an amazing new year! May this year bring true unity and lots of joy for us all. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
Happy holidays! This week we have a special episode brought to you by the kids of San Pedro. Earlier this month, we parked outside Rok 'N' Ell Baby Boutique and recorded live from the 31st annual Candy Cane Lane at Weymouth Corners. We asked the kids of San Pedro to share some of their holiday traditions and wishes. So grab a cup of hot chocolate, gather with a loved one and get ready for some charming, funny and wise responses from the kids of San Pedro. We thank and appreciate every brave kid who allowed us to interview them. Have a wonderful holiday and the merriest of wishes from yours truly, Amanda and Jess. PS. Big thank you to Carolina Brown for hosting us and allowing us to record outside of Rok 'N' Ell! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Thank you to Rok N' Ell Baby Boutique for the generous recording space! 1438 W 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732 https://www.roknell.com/
You've probably seen this week's guest on Instagram sharing incredible random facts about Los Angeles. His name is Evan Lovett and his “L.A. in a Minute” videos have blown up on Tik Tok and Instagram. As fans of his videos and what he's doing, we invited him to share his story on our podcast. As a born and raised Los Angeles native, with a journalism background, he was itching to do something creative at a time when screens were capturing his kid's attention. So he did! He's also done a few San Pedro related videos. In this episode hear about his upbringing in Los Angeles, what he loves about San Pedro, and what he's found most interesting since he's been doing L.A. in a Minute. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ L.A. in a Minute on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@evanlovett?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc L.A. in a Minute on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lainaminute/ Evan Lovett on Good Day L.A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL7f29XNxXg Evan Lovett on Spectrum News 1 https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/la-times-today/2022/12/07/-la-in-a-minute--videos-educate-tiktok-about-the-city L.A. in a Minute YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/EvanLovett L.A. in a Minute - San Pedro Fish Market https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBUtX-p_KV/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
As part of our nonprofit series, we sit with Kevin Wallner, a former personal trainer who now runs a nonprofit serving people who are currently unhoused. His journey from Washington to San Pedro involved overcoming some physical and mental challenges, meeting his soulmate and lots of personal growth. He found friendship and support in an unexpected place which led him to start The Restoration Project which actively serves our unhoused neighbors in the Wilmington Community. His teams approach to serving is not about fixing the problems of those on the streets but being available to them when they're in need. Currently they are a pop up event that takes place twice a month in Wilmington, serving food, providing clothes and hygiene products as well as free haircuts. The next big thing for The Restoration Project is funding a day center to provide additional resources for the unhoused community. We really enjoyed our conversation with Kevin and hope you enjoy this episode. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ The Restoration Project Website https://therestorationproject.org/ The Restoration Project Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therestorationprojectca/ The Restoration Project Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Restoration-Project-CA/100080638955252/ The Restoration Project - Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2F73D9XN3DFUR Donate to The Restoration Project https://therestorationproject.org/services/donating/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/
For this week's episode, we chat it up with the magnetic Sarah Brega, the bossbabe behind the downtown clothing boutique Roundtrip Collective. Sarah opens up about her journey leaving the fashion corporate world, one of the meanings behind her boutique name, Roundtrip, and how rediscovering her why is a good practice. She reminded us of why listening to your intuition is such a fruitful power we all hold. In our conversation she shares what it was like for her to open in February 2020 just before a global pandemic and how her small business defied all odds of survival in its first years by bringing much needed women's apparel to San Pedro. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Roundtrip Collective shop site: https://roundtripcollective.com/ Roundtrip Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roundtripcollective/ E70: Bodega Raval Brings A Little Bit of Spain to San Pedro w/ Nicky Saunders https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UgqfP0jnrvb Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
***EVENT ALERT*** HOLIDAY BAZAAR - TOMORROW Nov. 26th, 12 - 5pm @ The Sardine Cahoots has invited you to join them at their 2nd annual Holiday Bazaar. Shop small this holiday season and support local vendors selling home decor, art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, surf + skate and more. There will be food and drinks so you can hang out all day and shop till you drop. In this episode we meet Marisa Hirtzel and Rachel Wilkerson, co-founders of Cahoots. Together they organize local events with the goal of cultivating the small town feel in our community. Both grew up in the Southern California and shared many things in common when they met by chance at The Sardine in the early months of Covid and have been friends ever since. A partnership soon blossomed into what we know now as Cahoots. We hope you enjoy their story as much as we did. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Cahoots website: https://www.cahootsevents.org/ Cahoots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cahootsevents/ HOLIDAY BAZAAR 12 - 5pm The Sardine 1101 S Pacific Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
We continue our series featuring local nonprofits in San Pedro. This week's guests co-captain the small-but-mighty nonprofit, San Pedro Meals On Wheels. President/chef, Susan McKenna, and chef/office manager Mike Caccavalla, along with dozens of local volunteers prepare and deliver meals with a side of humanity to numerous home-bound neighbors. Get ready for some laughs and inspiration as Mike and Susan share about their backstories and the history behind the organization, its evolution and how it has grown. The continued success to stave off hidden hunger is due in large part to the volunteering spirit of San Pedrans and neighboring volunteers. There are a number of ways to support Meals on Wheels San Pedro from Mondays “Chop-and-Chat” to delivery drivers to neighborly check-ups with more information listed and linked below. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Meals on Wheels San Pedro Website Sanpedromealsonwheels.org 731 S Averill Ave, San Pedro, CA 90732 (310) 832-7335 Find ways to donate here: http://www.sanpedromealsonwheels.org/donations Find ways to volunteer here: http://www.sanpedromealsonwheels.org/volunteerapplication Meals on Wheels San Pedro Facebook + Instagram Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
We kick off a new series focused on local nonprofits in San Pedro. We want to highlight the capeless heroes who dedicate their time and energy giving back to causes they are passionate about. Our first guest is a caretaker for the caretakers. Theresa Sardisco started the nonprofit Pedro Pet Pals to help shelters, rescue organizations and animal lovers get the supplies and funding they need. Despite running two businesses, caring for family, and giving to local fundraisers, she's dedicated much of her spare time to making sure animal advocates have what they need to continue rescuing and sheltering animals in need. NOTE: There is a brief discussion of animal abuse in this episode for the purpose of informing the public of the dangers of abandoning a pet. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Pedro Pet Pals 395 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA 90731 https://pedropetpals.com Find ways to donate here: https://pedropetpals.com/donate-to-pedro-pet-pals/ Pedro Pet Pals Partner Organizations: Harbor LA Animal Care Center: https://www.laanimalservices.com/harbor SNPLA (Spay Neuter Project) Website: https://snpla.org/ SNP San Pedro location: https://www.yelp.com/biz/spay-neuter-project-of-los-angeles-san-pedro-san-pedro FIX Long Beach: https://fixlongbeachpets.com/ SoCal Bulldog Rescue: https://socalbulldogrescue.org/about-us/our-program-mission/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
Happy Halloween! We are super excited about this Halloween weekend and we thought it was the perfect time to finally have Rosemary and Mitchel Wilson on the show. Not only do they love Halloween but they are the couple behind Subterranean Hair, an innovative hair space located in downtown San Pedro that prioritizes individuality and quality. In this episode Rosemary and Mitchel Wilson share their love story and how Subterranean came to be. This interview is long overdue and we are glad to finally have them on the show to share their story. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Subterranean Hair Website https://www.subterraneanhair.com/ Subterranean Instagram https://www.instagram.com/subterraneanhair/ Subterranean Hair 263 W 7th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 Mirrored Vision Instagram (Mitchel's band) https://www.instagram.com/mirrored_vision_band/ Mirrored Vision latest song Pandemicked Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
This week we meet our next candidate for CD15 Council Member, Tim McOsker. Tim is a San Pedro native whose family has multi-generational roots within the San Pedro community. Having previously served as Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy City Attorney for former Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn, he comes to the race with plenty of city government experience. Tim also served as CEO of Alta Sea, an environmentally conscious organization that focuses on finding sustainable solutions for ocean related problems. In this episode he shares with us a little about his San Pedro upbringing, why he's running for City Council and the issues that are important to him. ** Please keep in mind this interview was recorded on Friday, September 9th, 2022 and does not include any conversation about recent events regarding the current city council members and their office. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Tim McOsker's Website https://www.timmcosker.com/meet-tim Tim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcosker4la/ Tim's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=tim%20mcosker%20for%20l.a.%20city%20council CD15 Council Member Race Update: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/10/10/election-2022-mcosker-sandoval-battle-for-votes-in-las-district-15-city-counci-race/ UPCOMING EVENT: Dia De Los Muertos Festival https://sanpedrodayofthedead.com/ Sunday Oct. 23rd 398 W. 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space at Palm Realty Boutique. Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
If you live in the area you are probably aware of the Los Angeles Council member race for the 15th District, which is usually a pretty big deal for this community. The 15th District includes San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway North, Harbor Gateway South and Watts. You may have noticed candidate lawn signs in our neighborhoods in the last few months, so we wanted to take the next two weeks to introduce you to the final contenders. This week we meet Danielle Sandoval; a Los Angeles native, community leader, former President of the Harbor City Neighborhood Council and the area's Budget Advocate. In this interview we hear about her Los Angeles upbringing, her interest growing up and why she decided to run for city council as well as the issues she's passionate about. ** Please keep in mind this interview was recorded on Monday, September 12, 2022 and does not include any conversation about events that may have occurred in the last month. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Danielle Sandoval's Website: https://www.sandoval4la.com/ Danielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.sandoval15/ Danielle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandovalForLA/ CD15 Council Member Race Update: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/10/10/election-2022-mcosker-sandoval-battle-for-votes-in-las-district-15-city-counci-race/ UPCOMING EVENT: Dia De Los Muertos Festival https://sanpedrodayofthedead.com/ Sunday Oct. 23rd 398 W. 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space at Palm Realty Boutique. Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
Today's episode will conclude our mini series on local history in honor of Angela Romero. We sit down with Gina Bellous who is courageously restoring an old San Pedro Victorian home to its former glory. You may know her project by its instagram name @Victorianbythebay . She tells us a little about how she acquired the house and the many challenges she's faced along the way. Gina is also part of the San Pedro Bay Historical Society which goes hand in hand with her passion project. We love what she's doing and appreciate anyone who invests their own time, money and sweat into restoring and preserving our local history. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Victorian by the Bay website: https://victorianbythebay.com/ Victorian by the Bay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorianbythebay/ San Pedro Bay Historical Society: https://sanpedrobayhistoricalsociety.com/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space at Palm Realty Boutique. Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/
Continuing in our series on local history, in honor of the late Angela Romero, we sit down with Emma Rault, a writer, literary translator, a newbie to San Pedro and the originator of the petition that sparked a local movement to help Walkers Cafe be recognized as a local historical landmark. This past August Walkers Cafe was voted a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. Since Emma had only moved to San Pedro in 2019 you might wonder why someone so new to San Pedro would fight so hard to have one of its cherished local businesses preserved. In this episode Emma shares with us her many travels throughout Europe and the United States and why Walkers Cafe mattered so much to her, causing her to take action as soon as she heard it had closed its doors. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Save Walkers Cafe Website https://www.savewalkerscafe.com/faq/ Permission by Saskia Vogel (book based in San Pedro) https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/42372417-permission https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Saskia-Vogel/dp/1552453804 First Hearing for the historical designation of Walkers Cafe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO4pb5AkuyI Daily Breeze Article https://www.dailybreeze.com/2021/11/25/san-pedro-icon-walkers-cafe-may-or-may-not-be-closed-for-good-this-time/ Random Lengths Article https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2022/02/03/walkers-cafe-may-live-on/37874 Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space at Palm Realty Boutique. Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
Hi friends! We are continuing our series on local history this week in an episode with John Bagakis, the new owner of The Corner Store which just celebrated its 75th anniversary in July. As new owner he is continuing its legacy as the neighborhood staple in the San Pedro palisades area, not only a place to grab coffee and snacks but he also envisions it someday as a place to have wine, a Mediterranean meal and enjoy live music in the evenings. He shares with us the multiple transitions the store has had over the years and walks us through the transition that's happening now. We love to see a beloved local business stay in the Pedro family and have a chance to thrive in this new era of transition we embark on. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ The Corner Store website https://www.thecornerstoresp.com/ The Corner Store 1118 W. 37th St San Pedro, CA 90731 Big Nicks https://www.bignickspizza.com/ Big Nick's 1110 N Gaffey St, Suite G San Pedro, CA 90731 San Pedro Chamber of Commerce https://www.sanpedrochamber.com/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space at Palm Realty Boutique. Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
In the first week of September, we heard about the professional works of Angela Romero and the significance of her work to the San Pedro community. In this episode we wanted to give you a more personal introduction to her in celebration of her birthday on September 16th. You'll hear from a handful of those who were closest to her, including her sisters Regina Ritter and Emily Romero, and four of her closest friends, old and new. Guests of today's episode in order of sequence: Sanam Lamborn Carla Muldoon Casey Muldoon Caitlin Muldoon Emily Romero Regina Ritter We want to give a big thank you to all those who contributed to this episode. We know it was not easy. Thank you! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ E79: Who was Angela Romero? W/ Joshua Stecker & Megan Barnes https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/q7rp6JZ1ktb Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space at Palm Realty Boutique. Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
As mentioned in our previous episode, September is our History Month in honor of Angela Romero, and in this first episode of the series Amanda visits her childhood church Trinity Lutheran Church which just celebrated its centennial this summer. Pastor Nathan Hoff who has been with the church for seventeen years as head pastor and Sue Scott, retired Deaconess and long time member, share with us Trinity Lutheran's fascinating origin story. Trinity Lutheran, originally founded in 1921 in San Pedro, has deep roots in our early Norwegian fisherman community. Pastor Nathan also shares the theology and basis behind Lutheranism, its role in the Christian denomination spectrum and also addresses what he refers to as “church hurt”. You'll also hear some personal stories from Sue Scott about her introduction to Trinity in 1980 as an intern where she met her husband Tobiah Scott. The Scott family has been part of Trinity Lutheran since the late 1950's when Bob Scott, Tobiah Scott's father spearheaded the renovation of the church facade which is still standing today. This was such a fun episode, especially for Amanda, who grew up in this church as well as with Sue and Tobiah's daughter and still remain very close to the family. Be sure to check out this week's Patreon episode where Sue shares personal and funny stories of Amanda growing up. You'll also get the extended interview of this episode: patreon.com/hellosanpedro. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess LINKS: Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Trinity Lutheran Church Website https://www.trinitysanpedro.org/ Trinity Lutheran Church History https://www.trinitysanpedro.org/history Pastor Nathan Hoff's Interview with Pastor Hoffman Trinity San Pedro Era Three Growing 1956-1960 Trinity Lutheran Church Facebook https://www.facebook.com/trinitysanpedro Live Stream Service https://www.trinitysanpedro.org/live Service Schedule - Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9:30 am and 5 pm https://www.trinitysanpedro.org/service-times Trinity Lutheran Church 1450 W 7th Street San Pedro, CA 90732 310-832-1189 office@trinitysanpedro.org Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space at Palm Realty Boutique. Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
A few months ago in April, our community lost an amazing woman to health complications after fighting cancer for nearly a year, Angela “Romee” Romero. She was an active learner and preserver of our local history, a story teller of the history she discovered and an educator to anyone with a curiosity about this town. Her work will continue to impact how we move forward in this new era and her last and most ambitious endeavor, the San Pedro Heritage Museum, a vision of hers we hope will be realized one day, will be a lasting legacy for this town. It is in her honor that we are starting a new series of episodes in the month of September focusing on local history; This month she would have celebrated her 44th birthday. In this episode Amanda sits down with two good friends of mine, but more importantly, two good friends of hers who know her and her work very well, Megan Barnes and Joshua Stecker. We discuss a bit of her biography, review her professional work and really get into her love and passion for San Pedro's history and culture. Our dear friend may be gone, but with your help, may her legacy last generations. Visit patreon.com/hellosanpedro for the extended interview. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess LINKS https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ San Pedro Today Angela Romero Tribute Issue - May 2022 https://issuu.com/sanpedrotoday/docs/spt_2205_issuu_full San Pedro Block by Block - Angela's Blog https://sanpedrobxb.wordpress.com/ That's So Pedro Podcast https://soundcloud.com/thats-so-pedro Remembering Romee by Megan Barnes https://sanpedrotoday.com/2022/04/28/remembering-romee-sharing-san-pedro/ Keep San Pedro Cozy - Angela's Last Article https://issuu.com/sanpedrotoday/docs/spt_0122_issuu_full Little America by Angela Romero https://sanpedrotoday.com/2018/11/01/little-america/ E1: 1ST EPISODE! Why SP Is So Special w/ Angela Romero https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hMODOXisUsb E15: Angela Romero - San Pedro's Historian https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hcG0HZcsUsb E27: Angela "Romee" Romero - The SP Heritage Museum, "San Pedro Built" & Townee Tours https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rz799DpsUsb San Pedro Heritage Museum: http://www.sanpedroheritage.org/ Josh Stecker of “San Pedro Today” Magazine https://sanpedrotoday.com/ The Grief Sherpa - Play written by Angela Romero https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=l00qxymfQcY Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space at Palm Realty Boutique. Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
In this episode we want to introduce you to a huge supporter of the podcast and good friend of ours, Rock Ashfield. You can see him through the window of his office across from Hojas drinking a coffee and getting things done. Rock has been generous enough to invite us to use Palm Realty Boutique in downtown San Pedro as our hub during the week for recording and other podcast business. Rock is a local realtor with a plethora of experience in other areas and is responsible for the Palm Realty Boutique on 6th Street. As a transplant from Texas and a traveler of many other places he found a home here. He is truly a story teller with so many gems. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ashfield Rock Ashfield Palm Realty Boutique Website https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
In this final episode of our mini series focusing on small pop-up vendors in the San Pedro community we speak with Kelly Main, the creator and operator of Common Soul Collective, an aromatherapy product company. Like many others small vendors we have spoken to, this business was also born out of the pandemic and has been an endeavor that has brought her and family closer together. Kelly runs this business with her daughters and they each use their strengths to contribute to its success. This conversation highlights the value and importance of mothers in society and address the often little regard in which we hold them in. In this episode she tells us what it was like to grow in San Pedro in the Pt. Fermin area as a young girl. She also shares her personal journey to self-care which is a value that has inspired the brand. We absolutely loved our conversation with Kelly and she has inspired us in so many ways. We hope you enjoy also! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Common Soul Collective Website https://www.commonsoulcollective.com/ Common Soul Collective Instagram https://www.instagram.com/commonsoulcollective/ Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
As we continue our series on amazing pop-up vendors that have emerged out of the pandemic, it is our pleasure to introduce to you the creators behind the local pop-up business What the Succulent: Brittany Herrera, Antonina Herrera and Angela Andrews. Unfortunately, only Brittany and Angela could join us for this episode but their stories will hit home with many of our European immigrant community. Angela tells us how her family immigrated from Sicily, Italy over the course of five years nearly fifty-one years ago. She describes what it was like settling into San Pedro and starting school as a young girl without speaking English. Brittany shares what it was like growing up in a large Italian family here in San Pedro and how this community will always be her forever home. Both women work professionally in other fields, Brittany as a social worker with Los Angeles County and Angela as Operation Project Specialist for Rainbow Services, and operate What the Succulent with their third partner Antonina as a business that grew from a beloved hobby. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ What the Succulent's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/what.thesucculent/ HSP Episode 53 with Elizabeth Eastlund of Rainbow Services https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sKAOT64Nosb Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
In our continued series featuring San Pedro vendors, we welcome Amber Onorato, a local crafter and owner of Twenty-Two Crafts. In this week's episode, we learn about Amber's San Pedro upbringing plus her multi-generational roots in this town. Amber and Amanda inform newbie Jess about the sunken part of Paseo Del Mar's iconic ocean-view drive that connected Royal Palms to the other side of White Point Nature Center. Amber shares what it was like working from home during the pandemic with her husband and how the slower pace of life at the time allowed her to reprioritize her time and return to what she loves – crafting. We chat about what it truly means to shop local and prioritize quality and longevity. With her business Twenty-Two Crafts, Amber made it a point to donate a percentage of sales to charities dear to her and her customers. From hand-crafted garlands to homemade gifts and personalized home decor, Amber's crafts are special and cherished by her customers. You can follow Twenty-Two Crafts on instagram, @twentytwocrafts, to stay up to date on her latest neighboring pop-up. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Twenty-Two Crafts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twentytwocrafts/ Twenty-Two Crafts Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/twentytwocraftsco/?etsrc=sdt Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield (562) 243-2809 rockashfield@gmail.com https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ashfield Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
This week we continue our series on local makers and vendors that have participated in San Pedro's local pop-up markets. Today's guest is Trisha Hanudel-Lopez, the creator behind San Pedro Soapworks. San Pedro Soapworks makes bath, body, and hair care inspired by the sights and scents of sunny San Pedro, CA. Trisha shares her journey from North Carolina, where she was born and raised, to New York and eventually this beautiful Los Angeles port town. Her soap making venture didn't start until much later and with much trial and error, her business has grown into a local success. You can find San Pedro Soapworks at Crafted, Nuda Juice and Wellness Shop and at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro, California. HSP SHOW NOTES: Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess LINKS: Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ San Pedro Soapworks https://sanpedrosoapworks.square.site/ https://www.instagram.com/sanpedrosoapworks https://www.facebook.com/sanpedrosoapworks sanpedrosoapworks@gmail.com Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
This week we continue in our series of small vendors that have been participating in the local pop-ups all over town. In today's episode we chat with Brenda Apolinar of Salsas Chingona and her sister Bella Caballero of Sweet but Toxica Aguas Frescas. Brenda shares how she found herself out of a job for the first time in years during the pandemic and was left wondering what to do next, until one day at a family gathering one compliment on her homemade salsa would take her on a new journey to becoming her own boss. She has since been spotted at the local pop-ups selling out of her delicious salsas, hot sauces and more. Bella, Brenda's younger sister, has a different story. After long exhausting shifts working in the medical field during the height of Covid-19's mass infections rates, she realized her mental health was suffering and experienced burn out like many other medical professionals did during the pandemic. Inspired by her sister, she chose to join in on the pop-up life and start her side-hustle selling delicious aguas frescas. These sisters are inspiring! Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Salsas Chingona Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chingona_en_la_cocina/ Salsas Chingona Facebook https://www.facebook.com/salsaschingona Visit Salsas Chingona every Friday at the YMCA Family Market from 4-8pm 5835 E. Carson St, Lakewood 90713 Sweet But Toxica Instagram @sweet.but.toxica Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield (562) 243-2809 rockashfield@gmail.com https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ashfield Palm Realty Boutique San Pedro 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
In this episode we sit down with Melissa Hay of Homemade by the Hays. She wears many hats such as candle maker, yoga teacher, mother, wife as well as the organizer of the local small business pop-ups we've seen in the last couple years. We discuss the burst of creativity from local budding entrepreneurs since the pandemic despite the collective feelings of anxiety and stress many of us have all experienced since 2020. Melissa also shares with us her family's long established history within San Pedro, including stories of her grandparents running Cabrillo Beach Cafe for over forty years and her mother becoming one of the first female lifeguards at Cabrillo Beach. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ San Pedro Small Business and Artisan FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/709885399918983/ Homemade By The Hays https://www.instagram.com/homemadebythehays/ Yoga By The Sea Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yogabythesea_sp/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space! Rock Ashfield contact: (562) 243-2809 rockashfield@gmail.com https://rockthehouse.prbhomes.com/ Rock's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ashfield Palm Realty Boutique Office 255 W 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
DESCRIPTION: Brandon Evans – a licensed clinical social worker from San Pedro's local hospital, Little Company of Mary Providence – brings a wealth of information about their three programs dedicated to serving people with behavioral, mental and addiction struggles. In this episode, we discuss the hardships any person can face that may lead to experiencing homelessness, addiction and/or mental health disorders as well as the signs of when an undiagnosed struggle may need treatment. WARNING: Although this episode contains lots of resources for those seeking help with mental and behavioral health struggles, we understand that it may be triggering for those who need space to prepare mentally, physically or otherwise before listening to it. Share this episode and information with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess LINKS: Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Brandon Evans: 310-241-4032 ext. 0000 24/7 Intake Line: 310-514-5480 Little Company of Mary Providence website https://www.providence.org/locations/plcm-san-pedro Three programs mentioned in the epsiode: 1. Bridges: Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit 2. Outpatient Behavioral Health Center (OBHC) / Crisis Urgent Center 3. Providence Recovery Center is a chemical dependency hospital that specializes in acute medical detox. Also mentioned: Beacon House https://www.thebeaconhouse.org/ Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space!
DESCRIPTION: In this episode, we sit with Nicky Saunders who is bringing a bit of Spain to San Pedro with his pop-up restaurant experience, Bodega Raval. Nicky explains where the name comes from and how he recognized the similarities a neighborhood in Barcelona, Spain had to San Pedro. We also chat about his journey to San Pedro and how he has fully embraced the town's culture and diversity. Share this episode with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess LINKS: Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Bodega Raval's instagram https://www.instagram.com/bodegaraval Bodega Raval's website https://www.bodegaravalsp.com Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space!
In the official relaunch of Hello San Pedro, we sit with Lee Williams to talk about the mural he commissioned titled, “After the Plague, Came the Renaissance” and what it means for San Pedro. In this episode, Lee explains what neighborhood councils are and his thoughts on what they should be. We also chat about housing, why he believes home-buying doesn't have to be a far-off dream, and how to better community input in development. Share this episode with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review. Follow and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/hellosanpedro where you'll get access to bonus episodes and more. Follow us on instagram for more San Pedro content at @hellosppodcast. Thanks for listening, – Amanda + Jess Lee Williams's Contact: (310) 400 - 6389 lee@lamove.com https://www.lamove.com/ Mural Artist: Jules Muck Instagram: @muckrock https://www.instagram.com/muckrock/ LINKS: Our website https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Our instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellosppodcast/ Our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hellosanpedro Thank you to Rock Ashfield at Palm Realty Boutique for the generous recording space!
After nearly TWO years, the Hello San Pedro Podcast is back! This is our get-to-know-us episode before we relaunch the weekly regular episodes which will return in two weeks. In this episode you'll get to know Amanda, the original host, and Jess, our brand new co-host. Hear our stories and why we love this town so much. We're so excited to bring to you brand new episodes with amazing guests in the next few weeks. Please share this episode with friends, family or co-workers and leave us a review if you're feeling generous. Also, if you want bonus episodes, exclusive content and all the extras, then subscribe to our Patreon page where we will be sharing content for patrons only. So glad to be back! - Amanda + Jess LINKS: Hello San Pedro https://www.hellosanpedro.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellosppodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hellosanpedro BIG Thank you to Rock Ashfield - Palm Realty Boutique!
In this episode I am joined by Cindy Bradley owner of San Pedro City Ballet and Julianne Thompson owner of The Dance Factory. We discuss the rapidly changing climate for small businesses and the need for continued adaptation. Due to the pandemic more and more small businesses are closing every day, but Cindy and Julianne have found that the best way to move forward is together. LINKS: San Pedro City Ballet Website: http://www.sanpedrocityballet.org/ The Dance Factory Website https://www.dance-factory.net/ Cindy Bradley's Previous Episode: Apple Podcast link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-san-pedro/id1437670990?i=1000423897295 Anchor Link https://anchor.fm/hellosanpedro/episodes/E8-Cindy-Bradley---The-Ballet-Teacher-Behind-Misty-Copeland-e2jb3h
It's been a minute since our last Pedro & Corona episode edition of the podcast. In this episode, Joshua Stecker and I catch up on recent Coronavirus changes and updates. We emphasize how important it is that we maintain social distancing and wear our masks. In our conversation we discuss what schools might look like when they reopen as well as imagine what the holidays might look like in the near future. As mentioned in the episode, today is First Thursday and though there have been no art walks due to the pandemic, Josh will be featured on this week's virtual ArmChair, put on by the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. He. will discussing his career as writer and the most recent issue of San Pedro Today (August 2020 Issue) that pays tribute to 100th birthday of the late Charles Bukowski (links below). Stay safe everyone! Shop local, maintain social distancing practices and wear yo mask! LINKS: Register for ArmChair virtual event August 6th, 2020: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/armchair-artwalk-tour-tickets-105300793508?fbclid=IwAR0AYoYY0Y8LIi-wtFMR3z8j-r-TUfoUSpRrI3tvtA8YBLIc2Z_yi4LxSo0 SPONSOR: San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/
Hi Friends! I'm out of town this week but no worries, I promise you'll love my amazing co-hosts subbing in for me. Amber Sheikh-Ginsberg, an LA based non-profit consultant who has years of experience working with and advocating for our homeless community, sits down with (virtually) Lee Williams, the Board of Directors Chairman for the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. In their conversation they give the community important updates about the new Bridge Home that has just opened here in San Pedro, how it will function, and the safety measures being taken to protect the new residents during this pandemic. This has been long process, at times an uphill battle, that has often been met with some resistance among local residents. It's here now, ready to be of much needed service to our homeless community members. Check out the links below for a video tour and where to donate resources. Big thank you to Amber and Lee for this amazing podcast takeover! I couldn't have asked a better dynamic duo to fill in while I'm away. LINKS: Video Tour of new Bridge Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvsDZ_vLYG0&fbclid=IwAR2vdPBWu21-hURfoVxx17XuTWQf-h69yCo8l0DvnZVl-zcx9Z7OqFnjec8 Feed & Be Fed - Harbor Neighborhood Relief Fund https://www.feedandbefed.org/harbor-relief-fund Contact Info: HarborNeighbor@gmail.com San Pedro Chamber of Commerce https://www.sanpedrochamber.com/ Shelter Needs list: http://Lovesanpedro.com/shelter-wish-list SPONSOR: https://sanpedrotoday.com/
June flew by, we're now in July, what happened to PRIDE? That was my little Dr. Seuss moment but in all seriousness, did we really skip PRIDE? A year ago San Pedro held its very first PRIDE On the Port event right on Harbor Blvd, in front of our beloved Battleship USS IOWA. But this year, due to the pandemic and civil unrest, PRIDE across the nation has taken a back seat. Today on the show, now two-time guest, Ryan Blaney, Secretary of the Board of Directors for Bridge Cities Alliance, invites us to this year's virtual PRIDE On the Port event taking place on July 25th online from 6 - 9 p.m. LINKS: Get tickets to Pride On the Port - Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-on-the-port-of-los-angeles-tickets-110222959840 Bridge Cities Alliance Website: https://www.bridgecitiesla.com/ Ryan Blaney's previous episode on the podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellosanpedro/episodes/E25-Ryan-Blaney---SPs-Growing-Tech-Hub-w-Local-Technology-Lawyer-e3f2r5 Outro song: Mask. Gloves, Soap, Scrubs - Todrick Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WYA6dE8QPk SPONSOR: San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/
Happy 4th of July weekend everyone! Today on the show Joe of Joe's Vegan Shop is telling his story. Hear how he has overcome personal health problems by changing his water, his diet and lifestyle. His amazing health journey inspired him to share his food with others in hopes of helping others in their health journeys. Now he is the most popular vegan food pop-up shop currently occupying the kitchen at The Sardine. LINKS: Joe's Vegan Shop - Website https://www.joesveganshop.com/ Joe's Vegan Shop - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joesveganshop/?hl=en The Sardine - Website http://www.sardinepedro.com/ 1101 S PACIFIC AVE, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731 SPONSOR: San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/
In today's episode of Hello San Pedro's "Pedro & Corona" edition of the podcast, Joshua Stecker joins me in discussing Phase 3 reopenings. We catch up on life during the pandemic and how crazy of a year 2020 has been and we're not even half way through. SPONSOR: San Pedro Today http://sanpedrotoday.com/
In this episode I bring on local leader, Chairman of the Board for the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and repeat guest, Lee Williams. Together we discuss the events that spark a national and global wave of protests in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM) and how San Pedro responded. Some key topics? Big Nick's apology, "All Lives Matter", White Privilege and this past weekend's Unity March put on by NAACP in partnership with Council. District. 15 and LAPD Harbor Division. SPONSOR: San Pedro Today http://sanpedrotoday.com/
Over the weekend, protests and riots broke out across the nation over the death of George Floyd. In the intro I give some context to all that followed his death and address how it has impacted us locally. I've turned to spiritual leaders in the South Bay community for some guidance in the midst of this chaos, Pastors Josh & Bunmi Canales, senior Pastors of Mission Eben-Ezer Family Church. LINKS: Mission Eben-Ezer Family Church https://www.missionebenezer.org/podcast 415 W. Torrance Blvd Carson CA 90745 (310) 329-9128 SPONSOR: San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/
On today's episode Joshua Stecker and I check in with each other to see how we are doing. Josh is still recovering from deadline week with the magazine but on the bright side the June issue of San Pedro Today is out and ready to be read! Our local economy is slowly opening up and we ask that everyone supports their local businesses. We also go over. the current case numbers for our community and while it seems like the number of coronavirus cases keeps growing, in actuality it's likely that we can expect that the most have recovered. We get into sports, or lack thereof, family gatherings, 2020 graduates and even our high school reunions. We give shout outs to local restaurants in the San Pedro Today May issue's "Take-Out and Delivery Guide" which can be found on the back page of the May issue. SPONSOR: San Pedro Today https://sanpedrotoday.com/
Hi everyone, on today's episode I invited local sports podcaster and journalist Chris Camello. On the show, he shares with us a little about his Pedro upbringing, what led him to start a sports podcast and he also helped shed some light on how this pandemic has affected global, national and local sports communities. As I know nothing about sports, I contributed to this conversation by talking about my favorite sports movies. We give a word of encouragement to high school and college athletes who are missing out on opportunities to hone their skills and show them off for the community. We are sorry and we are still rooting for you! I hope you enjoy this episode with Chris Camello and be sure to check out the links below! LINKS: Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccamello1/?hl=en Listen to Camello's Corner on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-end-of-a-dynasty/id1459350965?i=1000475119997 Listen to Camello's Corner on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/camelloscorner SPONSOR: San Pedro Today Magazine https://sanpedrotoday.com/
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