Real People. Real Coffee.

Tune in to Real People. Real Coffee. this week and hear some valuable advice from Demi Wack from Arroyo Grande, California currently working as a Volunteer Coordinator for California Volunteers under the Office of the Governor. She is also a Fresno State alumna headed "across the pond" to study at the London School of Economics. Her message: keep an open mind as you weigh your options on what you want to do in life. Blake and Connor diverted from coffee this episode since we recorded in the afternoon. Cheers!

This week, Blake and Connor sit down with Alex Tavlian, Executive Editor of the San Joaquin Valley Sun and Principal of Sultana Media. A Fresno native and alumni of UC Davis and California Western School of Law, Alex brings an interesting perspective working in the fields of law, political consulting, and news media. His most important advice? Plan around a career, not a field of study. Set a goal, and you can figure out the path later. This week's coffee is San Francisco's Bay Gourmet Coffee.

This week, Blake interviews Connor about medical device sales. He shares some personal insights on how the current situation has impacted the industry as well as some advice on what to do when things get tough. We are awaiting our coffee machine this week, so we enjoyed a nice glass of Chianti during the episode. We cannot wait for things to return to normal and have regular, in-person guests on the show again!

This week, Blake and Connor talk with Julia Zuniga, a Fresno native and Fresno State alumna working for Wells Fargo as a Financial Analyst. She shares some valuable insights for those looking to enter banking and finance field as well as helpful tips for women to succeed in the industry. The coffee of choice this week is a dark roast from Peerless Coffee and Tea Co.

This week, Co-Host Blake Zante discusses his professional role and shares his perspective on crisis communications during the COVID-19 crisis. We hope to have guests on the show in the coming episodes. Due to the nature of our podcast, we strive to have in-person guests in order to have a real conversation about a topic. Enjoy this episode!

This week, Blake and Connor have an in-depth conversation about the importance of goal setting over some Dutch Bros. coffee. Until stay home orders are lifted, we are postponing having guests on the show. We hope you find this episode informative and inspiring.

This week we sit down with Connor Esraelian - a Fresno State alumnus living in San Francisco working for Adobe as a Partner Manager. Esraelian provides insight on applying for jobs, goal setting, and shares valuable advice on worrying about things in your control. This episode's coffee is a "Kuppa Joy" from Kuppa Joy Coffee Shop. 

This week's guest is Nathan Madrigal, a Fresno State graduate and Clovis native who shares his dramatic shift from dental school to becoming a teacher.

Tune in as we talk about our goal for the podcast. Have ideas on who we should interview? We want to hear from you. Our goal? Share stories and advice from people of all walks of life making an impact in the Central Valley. Inspiring young professionals and sharing advice from those with experience. All over a cup o' joe. ☕️