Life In Sacramento

This episode is one you will want to listen to! We were honored to have Chef Minnie Nguyen who is a leader in the Sacramento restaurant industry with owning two Firehouse Crawfish locations, Station 38 Coffee, Station 16 Seafood Restaurant & Bar, and Station 8 Burger with her husband. After graduating from Sacramento State with a Social Science Degree she was asking what she wanted to do for a career and over a decade later she has created a legacy for her and her family in Sacramento. Minnie gives great information for anyone to learn from especially if you want to own your own restaurant or get involved in the restaurant industry at all. Also gives some of the harsh realities that entrepreneurs will have to face if they want to be successful in the restaurant industry. This is an incredible podcast and we were so excited to have her on the podcast. Congratulations on your pregnancy again Minnie! Follow Minnie Nguyen on Social Media: IG: @chefminnienguyen Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this episode, we get to sit down with the man himself Mario Lopez! Not the one you're thinking about but one who probably has more character than Uncle Jesse. Mario is the producer of the hit podcast We Are Sacramento 916, which gets almost 100k plays per month! If there is one word to describe this podcast it is fun. Mario exudes charisma and it makes this podcast a joy to listen to. That doesn't mean that he doesn't have the knowledge to share with everyone. As an immigrant Mario has to work hard and be creative to get to the point he is at today. He loves to share his story and love for Sacramento with everyone. If you are looking to grow your brand or just listen to someone who is great with conversation then this podcast is the one for you. Follow We Are Sacramento 916 on Social Media: IG: @wearesacramento916 Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this Episode, We get to sit down with May Murray at the art exhibit at 25th & Jazz Alley. We get a great perspective into the Sacramento Art Scene one that is very vital to Sacramento but not one we have explored very much in this podcast. May tells us about his new exhibit that will be opening soon and that is located on 25th & Jazz Alley. He gives us insight into what it takes to not only be successful in life but especially in the art world. There is a lot of valuable information in this podcast so sit back and enjoy! Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this episode, we get to sit down with Brandon Gonzáles former boxer who has been dedicated to helping his community in the next phase of his career. In 21 professional fights, Brandon only lost one of his fights and left with a commendable 18-1-1 record. With the discipline that it takes to be a professional boxer, Brandon was able to take that and be successful with his next mission. Brandon made it his goal to give back to the community that helped him grow as much as possible. Helping kids get off the street into the gym and having an open gym on Saturdays to get people into boxing who may not be into it anyways. This podcast is great for anyone who is trying to grow as a person and there is much to learn so it back and enjoy the episode. Follow Brandon Gonzales on Social Media: @flawless_gonzales Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this episode, we get to sit down with the founder of Shot Archives Brandon Miyasaki. Many nights of staying up till 2 AM and Getting up at 6 AM have paid off for Brandon and Shot Archives. Shot Archives is an agency that mainly focuses on getting great content out there for people in California who are in real estate. The company has had massive expansion over the last year to where Brandon saw an opportunity for expanding his team and his services. Brandon talks about what it's like to build a team and what you need to expand your dream. Brandon was planning to get a corporate job when we worked his family business and they put a camera in his hand. Many plans don't work out as you want but what is in store for you can take you places you never dreamed of. So sit back enjoy the episode and enjoy life here in Sacramento! Follow Shot Archives on Social Media: IG: @shot.archives Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this episode we get to sit down and talk with Jake Adkins who help runs the Sheldon Inn and the Adkins Family Vineyards. This is a great episode of the whole story of Jake and how he got into business. He came from playing a lot of sports in school to dropping out and getting started in the family business. When he couldn't play sports any more and losing his passion for school after a bad marketing class he went straight into working. He shares how he was able to take his unique perspective into his business and create an organic audience on social media for his Sheldon Inn. One of the most remarkable things about it is the personal connections that people fell when looking at their social media. All the secrets are shared to make sure to enjoy this episode. Follow Jake on Social Media: IG: @jake23adkins IG: @sheldoninnresturant Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this Episode we get to connect with other podcasters Josh & Deb from the Connectable podcast. Having a group of podcasters on this episode we were really able to develop a great conversion on why we podcast and how it can help everyone involved including the listeners. Josh & Deb come from a sports background and had it involved in every part of their life. They moved forward with a podcast interviewing high school coaches and talking about how to build character in their high school athletes. As great as the podcast was both Josh & Deb moved forward with the Connectable podcast to have a father reach and interview a variety of people. That being the goal because they understood the importance of podcasting and how ti can help peoples day and help them learn. Deb says when she works with kids if she can make them smile or teach them something then it was a successful day which is the same mentality they bring to podcasting. Everyone bringing that mentality to this episode this podcast is very entraining and informational and one that everyone should listen to. Make sure to follow everyone on social media Follow the Connectable Podcast Crew on Social Media: IG: @connectablepodcast IG: @joshtakimoto IG: @gingerspice28 Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this episode we got to sit down with Leon Beas the Managing Editor of Cowbell Kingdom. Cowbell Kingdom is a Sports Outlet that covers many topics but is the go to resource for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Being in business for a couple years Leon walks us through what the start of Cowbell Kingdom looked like and how he navigated the waters with his company. Leon talks about the gratitude he feels on being able to speak up on issues that matter to him with his own platform and how he gets to call it like he sees it. Lastly we get to have a conversation on what it takes for the Sacramento Kings to make the playoffs for the first time in 15 years! Leon is a well spoken young man and it translates to a great interview to sit back and enjoy the episode! Make sure to follow everyone involved on social media Follow Cowbell Kingdom on Social Media: IG: @Cowbell_kingdom TW: @Cowbell_kingdom Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

This episode we were able to have the young entrepreneur Kiet who's stage name is Lonely.Han who is the Co-Founder of Embrace Pastel on the podcast today. Kiet is young but had a path that many people can learn from. After attending UC Berkley the plan for Kiet was to attend Law School and take a more traditional route but Kiet took the road less traveled. He took the path of uncertainty and went through hard times for a couple years after making the decision. Starting to invest his time into he real passions of music and photography he started the Pastel Collective and Visual By Kiet. After time has passed he has found careers in both and also has became immensely happy going after what he really wants to in life. Kiet is a perfect example of going after what you really want in life and making it work. He is young and it will be exciting to see what he does in the next 10 years. So make sure to follow him on social medias. @im.lonely.han @embracepastel @visuals.by.kiet Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

Now this was a fun conversation! We had the pleasure of having Mike and Renae who are going to be the owners of the newest Bad Bakers franchise in Arden. We get to talk about why now was the time they decided to take the plunge into running their own franchise. Everything in this podcast is talked about from their life in Sacramento, how they ended up funding their new venture with their crypto winnings, and what it takes to run a business. If you want to learn you can do that in this podcast if you want to laugh and listen to a good conversation then you can also that on here. So sit back and please enjoy this episode of the Life in Sacramento podcast! Follow Mike and Renae on Social Media: IG: @duble_dae IG: @pretty0bvious Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this episode we get to the pleasure of talking to one of the key components of one of the best restaurants in Sacramento. Mymy Nguyen-Voong runs the Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Alley in midtown and gives us great insight on how Saigon Alley came to be. Mymy talks about how she wanted to bring something new a unique to Midtown and how she ended up doing that. She gave information on how she wanted the interior to be homey and inviting for many years to come. Mymy has a great mindset that anyone can learn from when it comes to starting a business and she lets some of her experience known here in this podcast. So sit down and enjoy the show and make sure to follow everyone in the episode on social media! Follow Saigon Alley on Social Media: IG: @saigonalleysac Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

Welcome back to the Life in Sacramento podcast and in this episode we get to sit down with barber Austin Acacio. During the pandemic everyone had new found respect for people who cut our hair when none of us could get our hair cut for months. This is why we are sitting down with Charle's personal barber Austin Acacio who started cutting hair when he was 13. He is someone that knows his calling in life is to cut hair and even decided to go all in and start his own business. It is paying off because at the time of our interview Austin was moving into his new studio and now has his own place to cut hair. We talk about the importance of committing to your craft and seeing a fruits of your labor. We also talk about the impact of frequent haircuts have on your confidence. Thank you for listening to the Life in Sacramento Podcast and enjoy the podcast. Follow Austin on Social Media IG: @eoc.austin Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this episode we get to sit down with Vince the Creative Director of Temple Coffee. Having the insight of someone who in the inner workings of one of the best coffee chains in Sacramento and of someone who has grown up in the area has allowed for a revealing interview. With Vince's roots planted in Sacramento and Davis he gives us a great understanding on how Sacramento has changed and some of the best aspects of working in Sacramento. The other great insight we get is the inner working of how Temple Coffee became the brand that it is today. He shares facts like the baristas have to go through 100 hours of training before they can make a single drink, along with more of the creative sides. Over all this interview encapsulates the benefits of collaboration whether it's coffee shops and their farmers or the spirt of Sacramento. Follow Vince on Social Media: IG: @vince.soso Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

Welcome back to the Life In Sacramento Podcast this week we get to sit down with Founder of Advanced Basics Mike. One of the best personal trainers in the Sacramento area. One of the best parts about Sacramento is you get to meet people who get into their respective fields for the right reasons and that's no different with mike. After seeing others look at personal training as more of a hustle and not as helping people he decided to throw his hat into the ring and started his Personal Training journey. There's something in this podcast that not just people from Sacramento can learn from this. Like practical tips on how to train and what results you can expect when you start training. So enjoy the podcast! Follow Life In Sacramento on Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento Follow Charles on Social Media: IG: @charlesvelascov If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at 916-280-3890

In this Episode we get to sit down with Insurance Agent and Founder of Mix & Mingle Trevor Fong. Coming from a youth that wasn't filled with partying Trevor has created one the biggest upscale networking event in the Sacramento Area. We talk about why he ended up starting his event and how he was able to get his first event more successful than the thought was possible. Having a background in networking events he also gives great advice on what you should do at every networking event to have a robust circle of professionals that you can do business with. Lastly we talk about the growth of Sacramento and how the small town feeling of it can help you succeed. The impact Mix & Mingle has had on the business of Sacramento has been great and this event will come back soon after the hiatus of the pandemic. If you want to attended make sure to follow Trevor and Mix & Mingle on their social medias. Trevor Fong's Social Media: IG: @trevorfong IG: @_mixandmingle_ Follow Life in Sacramento's Social Media: IG: @lifeinsacramento If you're looking into selling or buying a home, text Charles Velasco at (916) 280-3890

Welcome to Life in Sacramento Podcast! Here we interview people who are making a difference here in Sacramento. This episode we get to interview Carey Kopp from 15 Utah a marketing company that specializes in parties and events. Carey grew up in the bay area and we explore his upbringing the entertainment industry and what made him fall in love with event organization. Now that Carey has made his home base here in Sacramento we talk about the future for him and the city when it comes to expertise. We also explore how the events in Sacramento will bounce back after the pandemic is over. The future looks bright for the city so make sure to subscribe to stay up to date on people who are making a change here in Sacramento. Carry Kopp Social Media IG: @15utah IG: @careykopp Life in Sacramento Social Media IG: @lifeinsacramento