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Struggling to get your landlord to install a ramp or let you keep a service animal? Ever been denied housing because of your disability, but weren't sure what to do next? You're not alone and there are protections in place. Angie Watson-Hajjem This week, Pushing Limits welcomes Angie Watson-Hajjem. She is the Fair Housing Coordinator of ECHO Fair Housing, which serves the San Francisco East Bay. Topics she will talk about include different forms of discrimination against people with disabilities, accommodations, recourse when discrimination occurs, plus the possible effects of Trump's actions on the disabled community. As the Fair Housing Coordinator, Angie investigates housing discrimination complaints for residents in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Monterey County. She is a certified mediator and helps facilitate reasonable accommodation requests for disabled tenants. Angie holds monthly regional fair housing trainings online where tenants and housing providers can receive fair housing education and counseling. This program is produced and hosted by Eddie Ytuarte. The post Housing Accommodations, Discrimination, & Action – Pushing Limits – April 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Maria Duncan was raised in the San Francisco East Bay area where she learned the gospel from sister missionaries and joined the Church as she entered her teens. She moved to Cache Valley, Utah for high school and college, graduating from Utah State with a bachelor's degree in Technology Systems, then worked in the professional media market and has since transitioned to project work. In the Church, Maria has served in Young Women and Relief Society, worked with the stake youth, and been a Public Affairs (now Communication) director for the most recent six years. She serves on boards for non-profit organizations in her community while coaching middle school sports and raising seven children with her loving husband, Tom. Links There is already a discussion started about this podcast. Share your thoughts. Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Maria Duncan, a stake communications director in the greater Sacramento Valley area, shares insights into her unique calling, which involves internal and external communications for the stake, including interfaith work and community outreach. She emphasizes the importance of aligning her efforts with the priesthood objectives of the stake presidency and building strong relationships with other faith communities. Maria discusses her approach to visiting various churches in the community, where she focuses on building connections and understanding different worship practices. She highlights the power of genuine relationships in fostering unity and mutual respect among diverse religious groups. Maria also shares her experiences with temple open houses and the impact of inviting community leaders to tour the temple. - Explanation of the role of a stake communications director - Misconceptions about the role of a stake communications director - Involvement of youth in stake communications work - Attending different churches in the community and building relationships - Composition and roles of the stake communications team - Involving youth in stake communications activities - Importance of networking and building relationships with other faith communities - Focusing on connections and relationships rather than conversion - Reflection on the experience of temple open houses - Gratitude for the stake communications work and its impact - How leadership in stake communications has enhanced following Jesus Christ The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, Kirby Heyborne, and many more in over 700 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.Nabiel C Ahmed, is the owner and attorney of a solo law practice out of the San Francisco East Bay, mainly representing the rights of the criminally accused in Bay Area courtrooms.  While defending his clients, Mr. Ahmed gained notoriety for staunchly defending their constitutional and statutory rights all the way through jury trial if necessary.  Mr. Ahmed's clients and cases have received attention locally, nationally, and world-wide.  No case has proven to be too big or too small for Mr. Ahmed to handle.   https://www.eastbaylawpractice.com/Recently, Mr. Ahmed's representation helped dismiss charges against a defendant facing capital punishment for the crimes he allegedly committed.  In addition to practicing criminal law, Mr. Ahmed has continued to expand his practice into areas of law affecting the lives of his clients in other contexts.  For example, Mr. Ahmed's client's can now seek his advice and representation on matters such as restraining orders, dissolutions, breach of contract, fraud, and First Amendment issues.  Recognizing that every case is different, and every client presents their own unique challenges, Mr. Ahmed continues to pursue his passion of learning about people and the law.  Many of Mr. Ahmed's clients choose his services when their case requires litigation, and the opposing side has already retained legal representation of the highest caliber.  After litigating cases against attorneys of all skill levels, Mr. Ahmed submits that you can count him amongst the best. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Alameda County Bar AssociationThe Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other members of the legal profession. The ACBA provides access to ongoing legal education; and promotes diversity and civil rights in the Alameda County legal community. Our mission is to promote excellence in the legal profession and to facilitate equal access to justice. Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090  Special thanks to ACBA staff and members: (https://www.acbanet.org/) Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms & Transcripts: Paul Roberts    We'd love to hear from you.  Send us an email at louisgoodman2010@gmail.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover.  Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.    Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

Jared Callahan is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated director / producer. He founded and runs People People Media, a production company based on a 95-acre farm in the San Francisco East Bay that specializes in personal and unique stories that help amplify voices and increase empathy. His work has been released through The New York Times, PBS, GQ Magazine, The Atlantic, ALTER, NoBudge, Short of the Week & Vimeo Staff Picks. He's had projects premiere at the best film festivals in the world, including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Austin, Nashville, Palm Springs, Aspen, DOC NYC, and more. Jared served as one of the Atlanta Film Society's Filmmakers in Residence, and produced The Driver is Red, which played over 100 festivals, won 43 awards, and qualified for the 2019 Academy Award in two categories. He has directed three feature documentary films, including Clean Slate. Intro and Outro music by: Decisions by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100756 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Nafiz Ahmedhttps://ahmedandsukaram.com/about-us/ Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law is a criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout the Bay Area. Our firm was founded in 2005 by founding partner Nafiz M. Ahmed, and Shari Sukaram joined in 2008 as a managing partner. We have over 30 years of combined experience helping people navigate some of the most challenging times in their lives. Our criminal defense attorneys understand the emotional impact and potential consequences of criminal charges – whether you're facing a misdemeanor or felony. That's why we're committed to protecting your rights and ensuring you are treated fairly throughout the legal process. We handle all types of criminal matters. Call us today if you've been charged with a crime in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County.Nabiel Ahmedhttps://www.eastbaylawpractice.com/Nabiel C Ahmed, is the owner and attorney of a solo law practice out of the San Francisco East Bay, mainly representing the rights of the criminally accused in Bay Area courtrooms.  While defending his clients, Mr. Ahmed gained notoriety for staunchly defending their constitutional and statutory rights all the way through jury trial if necessary.  Mr. Ahmed's clients and cases have received attention locally, nationally, and world-wide.  No case has proven to be too big or too small for Mr. Ahmed to handle.   Recently, Mr. Ahmed's representation helped dismiss charges against a defendant facing capital punishment for the crimes he allegedly committed.  In addition to practicing criminal law, Mr. Ahmed has continued to expand his practice into areas of law affecting the lives of his clients in other contexts.  For example, Mr. Ahmed's client's can now seek his advice and representation on matters such as restraining orders, dissolutions, breach of contract, fraud, and First Amendment issues.  Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/ 510.582.9090  Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms & Transcripts: Paul Roberts    We'd love to hear from you.  Send me an email at louis@lovethylawyer.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover.  Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.     Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

Youtube Version https://youtu.be/5jyucCcXf6w https://www.candycampbell.com Meet Candy Improv provokes innovation Candy Campbell Award-winning actor, author, filmmaker; nurse, mom, and motivational speaker. :) It wasn't long before Candy found her way back as a commercial actor, doing voice-overs, commercials, and television spots, as a side-hustle. That was a fun diversion from the often-difficult work as an intensive care nurse. After divorce, she felt she really needed to laugh again, so began studying stand-up and improv comedy, and co-founded an improv company, The Barely Insane Players, in the San Francisco East Bay area, in 1993. In 1995, at the request of an audience-member, she began teaching applied improv skills to a series of Silicon Valley start-ups, then to other groups of all ages and stages, and realized the principles were very applicable to both personal and professional growth. Meanwhile, although she was performing and teaching improv regularly, and federal research surfaced about the mistakes and deaths caused by miscommunication in healthcare, she could not get a toe in the door in any healthcare organization to help solve the problem by sharing improv principles. The resistance was: “no evidence the method works in healthcare.” Oy! That pushback caused her to rise to the challenge and complete her doctoral work and qualitative research with groups at Stanford's LPCH, to emphasize the benefits of applied improv training in relation to combating burn-out with team building, inclusivity, resilience, This work has expanded to become a series of four books on the subject. In 2020, the first of the series (Improv to Improve Healthcare) was published by Business Expert Press, and the second (Improv to Improve Your Leadership Team) will be released in 2022.

A lot of us resonate with movies because we get to learn about the world through them. Making movies is hard enough. Now, imagine a documentary of someone making a movie during their rehab journey.    On today's episode, Duane speaks with Jared Callahan about his new feature-length documentary. Clean Slate provides an immersive, veritate look into the world of recovery amid the biggest drug epidemic in American history. It follows two individuals Cassidy and Josh, as they attempt to make a short film during their recovery and rehab state.   Jared is an award-winning director, producer, and founder of Emmy-nominated production company The People People Media Foundation. Based on a 95-acre farm in the San Francisco East Bay, they specialize in personal and unique stories that help give others a voice.    In making this documentary, Jared had to spend 18 months at a recovery facility that he got completely enveloped in their world. He hopes the film would move people the way he has been deeply touched by it. Hopefully, it will change how people view and treat addiction – giving more grace and developing more empathy for people struggling with it, instead of condemning them and stereotyping their condition like it's a crime or a disease.    In this episode, you will hear: How Clean Slate came to be and why Jared accepted the project Lessons Jared learned about addiction and recovery while making this film The experience of being immersed in a recovery facility Battling the powerlessness of being a documentary filmmaker The process of making the film Understanding the different cultures in the world of recovery Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: www.peoplepeoplemedia.com  NovusMindfulLife.com Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

** Please note the location has changed to 233 Topaz St. BraveMaker HQ for the screening NOT Cañada College.** Jared Callahan https://www.instagram.com/jared_cal/ is an award-winning director / producer. He founded and runs People People Media, an Emmy-nominated production company based on a 95-acre farm in the San Francisco East Bay. His work has been released through The New York Times, PBS, GQ Magazine, The Atlantic, ALTER, NoBudge, Short of the Week & Vimeo Staff Picks. Jared served as one of the Atlanta Film Society's Filmmakers in Residence, and produced The Driver is Red, which played over 100 festivals, won 43 awards, and qualified for the 2019 Academy Award in two categories. He worked as First Assistant Director on Short Term 12 (2009), which won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Short Filmmaking, and the feature I Am Not A Hipster, which premiered at Sundance in 2012. https://www.instagram.com/peoplepeoplemedia/ Jonathan Pickett https://www.instagram.com/jphowdy/ is a national Emmy-nominated creative producer / editor with People People Media, a small production company based on a farm in the San Francisco East Bay. He edited 3 feature films by the age of 26, and has has been on the producing team for projects that have been released through The New York Times, PBS, The Atlantic, ALTER, GQ Magazine, NoBudge, Short of the Week, and Vimeo Staff Picks. He was an associate producer on The Driver is Red, which screened at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, and he produced Mr. Somebody which was a selection at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

Momo Chang is a Freelance Journalist, Editor, and Co-Director of Oakland Voices based in the San Francisco East Bay. Born in Taiwan, and raised in the United States, her work has a special focus on healthcare, immigration, education, Asian American communities, food, and culture. Growing up with not enough Asian-American journalists to look up to, she aimed to create a more diverse media by working with the alumni network of Oakland Voices. Momo's writing journey began with writing short stories and poetry which led her to receive journalism awards from the Society of Professional Journalists for investigative reporting and the Asian American Journalists Association, among others. Momo's portfolio:  www.momochang.com The podcast editing for this episode is by @100firesmusic_ Listen to the full episode on our website.

Doris Hobbs is a San Francisco East Bay native with 15 years of integrated marketing experience across luxury fashion & beauty, business, entrepreneurship, and diabetes awareness.
Considered as a leader in her field, Doris has been featured as a keynote speaker & host for Sacramento Women's Expo in addition to is also the internet host of Dose of Doris found on YouTube.
Globally known as the “Glamorous Diabetic” for her ongoing advocacy efforts for both Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, she has gone beyond her diagnosis refusing to wear it as a sympathy garment; instead she seeks ways to refashion how others perceive the autoimmune disease.
Apart from her media partnerships and accolades, Doris is dedicated to supporting start-up brands and businesses enhance their reputation as an accessible luxury brand. Her hobbies include: dynamic strength-training & cardio fitness, modeling, writing, mindfulness and travel.
Episode Summary -As an entrepreneur, there are times when you feel insane and question yourself “why you are continuing with this?”The similarity between a fighter and an entrepreneur is that they have to risk everything.Struggling & Obstacles are an invariable part for an entrepreneur, and how to withstand every situation defines your success.In this episode, Doris Hobbs talks about how diabetes didn't stop her from achieving success.She refused for a disease to define her life; she fought with it by incorporating a positive mindset.
She is a true inspiration of how you can make the impossible possible by incorporating a fighter mindset.

“By practicing gratitude, you can become a happier person.”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:37] Doris shares her success journey and how she fought with diabetes and created a name globally as the “Glamorous Diabetic”.[07:47] Doris shares tips on creating an excellent PR awareness.[09:51] Doris talks about the skillsets that have helped her succeed.[12:34] Doris talks about how she protects her mindset from all the negativities.[19:51] Doris talks about her most outstanding achievement.[21:36] Doris talks about her challenges and how she navigated through them.[27:18] What does working from your happy place mean to Doris.[29:07] Doris's advice to others who wants to start their entrepreneurial journey and how to be healthier both mentally & physically.
How to Connect with Doris Hobbs:Website - https://richinlovefashion.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doris.hobbsLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/doris-hobbs-530a2780Twitter - https://twitter.com/doris_hobbsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/richinlovefashion/?hl=enAbout the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com


In his 20-plus years in the business world, Hap Klopp discovered he could do two things: resist change and stay the same, or embrace change and be part of the disruption. In this interview Hap discusses his new book “Almost” and how failures are an essential tool in learning to be successful. Join me and Hap as we dive into the subject of failure in a world that spotlights success. Hap Klopp holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University was the founder of The North Face, where he served as President and CEO for over 20 years. Mr. Klopp led The North Face to its position as the largest and most technically advanced company in its industry and one of the largest privately held companies in the San Francisco East Bay. Do you have what it takes to have it all? Book 15-minute clarity call to see how you can create the roadmap to your own Peaceful Achievement success story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Akel is a Certified Master Hypnotherapist, and he's member of the prestigious association, the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. In his practice, Jason helps his clients resolve anxieties and panic attacks, fears, trauma, and bad habits and boost confidence, trust in self, and resilience. He regularly addresses food issues, body image, fitness, sleep and weight loss – in fact, Jason and I just launched an exciting new program together that we'll talk about today, marrying his expertise and techniques with mine! Jason is also a fitness enthusiast and gets his sweat on through 80-mile backpacking trips, hundreds of pool laps each week, long days on the ski slopes, and fierce wallyball games. Raised in New Jersey, Jason now lives with his wife and two teens in the San Francisco East Bay. Learn more about how you can work with Jason and I together at https://www.villagehypnotherapy.com/bodybrain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/support

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Doris Hobbs. Doris Hobbs is a San Francisco East Bay native with 15 years of integrated Marketing experience across luxury fashion & beauty, business, entrepreneurship, diabetes awareness and the wine industry. She has partnered with some of today's leading award-winning publications and newsprint including: Napa Valley Life, Vogue, Glamour, Condé Nast Britain, San Francisco Chronicle, East Bay Times and Times Inc. As an influencer, Doris preferred partners are Charles Krug Family Estate, LAFW, iHeart Radio, ANG Model Management and several other major brands and media outlets. Considered as a leader in her field, Doris has been featured as a keynote speaker & host for Sacramento Women's Expo and WeWork Entrepreneur Workshops, Millennial to CEO Podcast, Focus is your Friend Apple Podcast, Healtheo360 Interview Series among others. Doris's speeches arrange from dynamic topics of cultivating a positive mindset, the luxury of change, media branding and diabetes awareness. She is also the internet host of

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Doris Hobbs. Doris Hobbs is a San Francisco East Bay native with 15 years of integrated Marketing experience across luxury fashion & beauty, business, entrepreneurship, diabetes awareness and the wine industry. She has partnered with some of today's leading award-winning publications and newsprint including: Napa Valley Life, Vogue, Glamour, Condé Nast Britain, San Francisco Chronicle, East Bay Times and Times Inc. As an influencer, Doris preferred partners are Charles Krug Family Estate, LAFW, iHeart Radio, ANG Model Management and several other major brands and media outlets. Considered as a leader in her field, Doris has been featured as a keynote speaker & host for Sacramento Women's Expo and WeWork Entrepreneur Workshops, Millennial to CEO Podcast, Focus is your Friend Apple Podcast, Healtheo360 Interview Series among others. Doris's speeches arrange from dynamic topics of cultivating a positive mindset, the luxury of change, media branding and diabetes awareness. She is also the internet host of

Jane Fischberg is an experienced social sector leader with a deep commitment to social justice and dismantling systems perpetuating poverty. She was the longtime CEO of Rubicon Programs, a San Francisco East Bay workforce services organization with a whole-person approach, prioritizing antiracist principles and practices. She led Rubicon through several major changes, including a restructure to sharpen its focus on ending poverty, adopting a theory of change, innovating new service models, and increasing advocacy. Jane has a deep understanding of workforce development and economic mobility approaches. Under her leadership, Rubicon evolved into a high performing organization well regarded for its whole-person approach, recognized for its establishment of an unequivocal antiracism stance, and with a strong financial position. We'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to http://arcaandassociates.com/ © 2021 Philip Arca

Investor interest in single-family rentals is making a post-COVID comeback. A new report by Redfin shows an increase in the purchase of single-family homes by investors after three straight quarters of declines during the pandemic.Redfin says there was a 2.7% increase in the number of homes bought by investors during the first quarter of this year. That’s about 1 in every 7 homes compared to about 1 in every 10 homes during the previous three quarters. Cautious Approach During PandemicRedfin says that investors held back at the beginning of the pandemic and were slow to jump back in. Even though the housing market recovered quickly, many investors took a more cautious approach because of job losses, unpaid rents, and the eviction moratorium.Redfin’s senior economist, Sheharyar Bokhari says: “Investors are likely starting to feel more comfortable because the economy is in recovery mode.” And, they may also see the declining inventory of homes as an opportunity because a lot of families who’d like to buy a home will end up renting. He says many investors have the cash and can easily add these homes to their portfolios.Real Estate More of a Safe HavenRedfin’s chief economist, Daryl Fairweather, calls it “a relatively safe bet right now.” If you’ve been following the stock market, you know that it’s been extremely volatile. Even with home prices rising as fast as they have, real estate has been more of a safe haven than the stock market. And the higher-priced homes are getting a lot of that attention.Redfin says that the purchase of expensive homes by investors was up almost 20% year-over-year in the first quarter, while the purchase of mid-priced homes was only up 12.7%. Low-priced homes were up 9.2%. That last number may have something to do with the lack of inventory at the lower price levels. Home prices for those three tiers average about $429,000 for expensive, $272,000 for mid-priced, and $184,000 for affordable.Bidding Wars for Luxury HomesGetting an even bigger piece of the pie are luxury homes. Redfin says there was a 41% increase in the purchase of luxury homes by investors year-over-year in quarter one. Those are homes selling for an average of almost a million dollars. The National Association of Realtors’ chief economist, Lawrence Yun, says there’s more activity at the upper end because there’s less of an inventory problem. But it’s also very competitive. A recent article in SFGate talks about bidding wars in the San Francisco East Bay and said that homes are often selling for $1 million over asking. Investors Buy 1 in 5 Affordable HomesBut Redfin says while the biggest jump in purchase activity among investors occurred at the upper end, the largest share of homes purchased by investors was at the lower end. In just that part of the market, 1 in 5 single-family homes sold in the U.S. was bought by an investor. Miami topped the list of cities with the largest market share of single-family homes purchased by investors. Atlanta was next, followed by Jacksonville, Charlotte, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.Interest in Smaller Markets GrowingThe report confirms investor interest in smaller markets is growing. It says: “In recent years, investors and individual homebuyers alike have crowded into mid-sized cities that are more affordable than major hubs like San Francisco and New York. This trend has been accelerated by the pandemic, with so many Americans suddenly able to work from anywhere. These markets have become increasingly competitive for buyers.”You’ll find links to those reports in the notes for this episode at NewsForInvestors.comLinks1 - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/investor-home-purchases-rise-for-first-time-in-a-year-as-us-economy-bounces-back-301294921.html2 - https://www.housingwire.com/articles/investors-are-buying-up-single-family-homes-across-the-us/

Call it a perfect storm of conditions to keep home prices on a steady upswing as buyers clamor after too few homes. I had the opportunity to talk to HousingWire’s lead analyst Logan Mohtashami about the unusual situation we’re seeing, and whether all those scary headlines about a housing bubble are true.The housing market has been breaking all sorts of records. It’s never been so hot. Asking prices have hit an all-time high. Selling prices have hit an all-time high. The share of homes selling over list price is also breaking records. I noticed a crazy headline the other day. It said: The East Bay real estate market is so hot, houses are selling for more than $1M over asking price.” That’s a jaw dropper for sure!That headline appeared in the SFGate in reference to the San Francisco East Bay. One realtor said in the article that it’s not that surprising when they get an offer like that. Josh Dickinson says: “When my clients see a house for $1.9 million they’re almost conditioned to think it’ll go over $3 million in Piedmont or North Berkeley.”Buyers are so desperate to land a home, many are sweetening the deal with things other than money. According to SFGate, one buyer offered free one-week stays at an Airbnb in Tuscany for the next ten years, but still lost the bidding war. Stock options and airline miles are also popular. That’s undeniable evidence of housing market demand, but it isn’t the whole story, and it doesn’t provide an answer to the housing bubble question. In 2007, housing prices hit bubble territory against a backdrop of poor underwriting and buyers who couldn’t afford their homes. When the Fed raised short-term rates, adjustable rate mortgage payments skyrocketed, home prices sank, and many borrowers defaulted. Logan says it’s a whole different story today and one that is very far from a bubble.He says that today the housing story is all about demographics, low mortgage rates, and low inventory. Despite previous beliefs that millennials would never get married and settle down, they are now trying to do just that. Logan says we’re at the start of a unique period when millennials who are 27 to 33 years old are ready to buy. Since many of them are highly paid employees in the tech industry, higher-priced homes and bidding wars may not be a big problem. And if they want to get away from the high-priced homes, it’s very likely that they can do their work remotely, from a smaller metro where homes are less expensive.Mortgage rates are still very close to an all-time low. They hit rock bottom because of the pandemic, and are still under 3% right now. So even though home prices are advancing skyward, mortgage rates are very attractive. As Logan pointed out, they are lower than they should be. In 2018, they were up near 5%. In 2019, they dropped a bit, but it was COVID-19 that brought them to a record-setting low. Freddie Mac shows the low point in December of last year with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 2.68%.And the inventory problem is only getting worse, making the homes that are available that much more desirable. Logan says from 1985 to 2007, the average number of years was five, before families would move. Now, it’s more like 10 years. So there’s less turnover of homes to replenish the existing home inventory. Covid made that situation even worse, as potential sellers decided to stay put. And many of those who have vacation homes are now living in them instead of renting them out. Plus, builders haven’t been able to make up for the deficit. Logan says the pandemic didn’t create this scenario, but it did contribute to it. He says Covid brought mortgages lower than they would have been and that home prices accelerated beyond the normal trend. And there’s little chance of a foreclosure crisis. That’s another scary headline that is unlikely to happen. Logan says it’s not going to happen because we just don’t have the kind of bad credit that we had before the housing crisis.He says the “housing bubble boys” and the “forbearance crash brothers” are both wrong because right now, housing is the most outperforming sector in the world. To sum it up, Logan describes the current market as a huge millennial buyer group who are well paid and ready to buy their first homes. And they are especially incentivized by the low mortgage rates. Since there is a shortage of homes, this kind of demand will continue to drive prices higher and feed into the kind of bidding wars that can add hundreds of thousands of dollars onto the asking price. But he says, the market is not on the verge of crashing.In a blog that Logan just posted on HousingWire, he says: “The key to the U.S. getting back on track economically is for its citizens to freely walk the earth again without the existential threat of COVID-19.” He expects that to happen before the end of August.If you want to immerse yourself in a very lively conversation about the housing market, check out Logan’s interview on my other podcast, The Real Wealth Show.You’ll find a link on the podcast player page for this episode at NewsForInvestors.comLinks:https://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/2021-05-east-bay-real-estate-overbids-hot-market-16151227.phphttps://www.realwealthnetwork.com/real-wealth-show-podcast/?wchannelid=nnhnv5t81j&wmediaid=f41ejs3akphttps://www.housingwire.com/articles/weve-got-rising-home-prices-but-no-housing-crash-in-sight/

Calling all school auction chairs, leaders, and volunteers. Auction season is in full swing so we are bringing you a multi-year auction chair who will share her top tips for a successful auction. Hear how you should structure your committee, top selling items, and what you should and shouldn't do on the day of your auction.   About Our Guest: Christina Linezo, Auction Chair and Realtor Christina is a mom of three currently living in Orinda, California. She is heavily involved in her children's schools and has volunteered and participated in multiple ways - serving in various board positions, as Room Parent, volunteering in the classroom and on field trips, and organizing and leading a variety of class and all-school events, social opportunities, and fundraisers - including the school auction! She is a former educator herself, with a BA in Arts Education. Christina worked at a Children's Museum in San Francisco with K-12 students and also designed and implemented their Early Childhood program. She has since transitioned to a successful career as a Realtor in the beautiful San Francisco East Bay.    This show is brought to you by K-12 Clothing. K-12 Clothing is a PTA-Dad created business focused on providing high-quality school apparel while increasing access to educational resources through fundraising in schools. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/k12clothing  

“Pay attention. Prepare for the heart to heart college money talk.” - Haruka YamashitaIn this episode of Get Ready, I spoke with Haruka Yamashita, Founder of Plan-It-Education about what College Knowledge you need to know to make the best college admission decisions.  We also discussed the “College Knowledge with Haruka YouTube series”.Bio: Haruka Yamashita is a college admissions counselor, based in the San Francisco East Bay. She founded Plan It Education in 2016 and has hosted College Knowledge Webinars since 2020.  Haruka is a graduate of Cornell University with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies. She brings a passion for working with youth and counseling to her practice.  She shares unique insights as a result of her own Ivy League education.  Her mission is to inspire, motivate and educate families so that they can make the best college admissions decisions. In 2020, she launched College Knowledge Webinars and her YouTube Channel: College Knowledge with Haruka. 

In 2013, during the first year of the Slow Flowers Podcast, I interviewed a young floral designer from the San Francisco East Bay who at the time was one of the only voices talking about sustainable design practices. I called her “Berkeley’s Eco-Floral Maven” and said this: “Pilar Zuniga is blazing a new trail and […] The post Episode 479: Branding the Sustainable Floral Business with Pilar Zuniga of Berkeley’s Gorgeous and Green appeared first on Debra Prinzing.

Interview begins: 8:37Debrief: 58:58Nathan McDonald is the CEO and Managing Partner of Keiretsu Capital as well as the Chairman of the Keiretsu Forum Northwest.Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors. Keiretsu Forum is a worldwide network of capital, resources, and deal flow with 53 chapters on 4 continents. Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. Keiretsu Forum and Keiretsu Capital (the exclusive worldwide fund partner of Keiretsu Forum) are ranked as the most active venture investors in the USA. The Keiretsu community is also strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities.Keiretsu Forum was founded in the San Francisco East Bay in California in 2000 by Randy Williams.Key points:  Keiretsu Forum's beginning 12:34 There are no shortcuts to investing 14:26 Angel investors on Keiretsu 15:37 Due Diligence teams 19:04 Timeline for entrepreneurs 21:35 Competition for deal flow 23:36 How chapters work? 29:03 Downsides of an unengaged network 34:47 Misconceptions of angel investing 38:28 Angel groups in the time of COVID 47:43 Learn more about Keiretsu Forum:  https://www.keiretsuforum.com/Follow Nathan McDonald:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanmcdonald1/ Follow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm–This episode is sponsored by Enterprise Rising Conference.This year, Enterprise Rising is October 20-21 and totally online. If you're an enterprise SaaS startup then this will be the best online event you could attend all year.Get your tickets here and use promo code upside to save an additional 20%.–This episode is sponsored by Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, a full-service law firm known for assisting entrepreneurs across the Heartland.Click here to learn more about Taft–This episode of upside is also sponsored by Ethos Wealth Management. Managing wealth with an eye toward the future demands vigilance and skill in today's global economy. Over the years, Ethos Wealth Management has worked with clients and their other professional advisors – including attorneys and accountants – to create comprehensive wealth management plans designed to make the best use of their wealth today and help ensure its endurance for future generations.They can do the same for you. Visit upside.fm/ethos to learn more.–Want to share information about your company, or an opportunity with the upside audience?Book a classified advertisement and your advertisement will be read in an upcoming episode of the show.Classified ads are priced at $100, and are: read by Jay and/or Eric on upside linked from the show notes linked from this website, upside.fm

In this episode, Shawnna interviews Michelle A. Miller, a Business Development Manager for American Express. Michelle helps businesses navigate which American Express credit card to select and guides clients through the application process and the best utilization of their credit card. She gives us tips for businesses that are looking for a credit card company to collaborate with for their business needs. She talks about the full suite of business and corporate offerings and then walks us through the onboarding process for new clients. Michelle also explains what makes American Express unique. Highlights: Getting the most out of your business expenses Why you shouldn’t use a personal card for business expenses Tips on finding a credit card company to collaborate with for your specific needs American Express is unique because they work directly with the merchants and suppliers to onboard them American Express provides regular updates and education to business and corporate card customers so that they can continue to really focus on running their business. Suggestions on how often you should meet with your Manager of Business Development About Michelle A. Miller: Michelle Miller is a Manager of Business Development with American Express. She works with various businesses and corporations in the San Francisco East Bay with revenues up to $300M and educates them on how they can leverage American Express solutions to maximize cash flow, earn rich rewards, and streamline their payment processes to ultimately fuel the growth of their companies. She is passionate about putting the customer first and always excited to learn about new businesses. Before joining American Express, Michelle spent 10 years supporting Fortune 500 tech companies with their digital marketing campaigns at Google. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or through Edgewood Business Solutions if you’d like to explore a business card solution with American Express. Disclaimer: This podcast discussion is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical,  legal or financial advice. You should contact your doctor, attorney or financial advisor to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Visit: www.edgysolutions.com

What if you could condense 10 years of experience into just a few months? Hans Struzyna believes that you CAN exponentially accelerate your growth by getting into the slipstream of a mentor, coach or teammate who has been there—and leveraging their knowledge and skills. Hans was a member of the 2016 USA Olympic rowing team and currently serves as a Realtor Partner with The Gunderman Group, a Wall Street Journal Top 100 nationally ranked real estate team. Recognized as the top team in the San Francisco East Bay, The Gunderman Group sells more than $180M per year (with an average price point of $1.2M). Hans and his wife are also avid multifamily real estate investors, and he hosts the popular podcast, Another Way to Play. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Hans joins Ian to discuss his Olympic rowing career and explain how he achieved at the highest level by ‘just taking the next step.’ He challenges us to get more intentional with our goals and shares the Power List strategy he is using to be productive during the COVID-19 shutdown. Listen in for Hans’ insight on untangling your identity from a business, role or outcome and learn how YOU can accelerate your growth by being coachable and learning from a team. What You Will Learn How Hans became an Olympic Athlete by ‘just taking the next step’ Why growth requires pushing against walls you can’t immediately overcome What inspired Hans to get more intentional about goal setting How the physical act of writing them down changes our relationship with our goals Hans’ take on rigid vs. free-flow discipline How applying the idea of a Power List has made Hans MORE productive Hans’ advice on untangling your identity from a business, role or outcome Hans’ transition from Olympic athlete to high-end real estate agent How joining a team accelerates your growth process The steps Hans took to establish passive income via real estate investing Connect with Hans Struzyna Hans on Men on Purpose Hans’ Website Hans on Facebook Hans on YouTube Hans on Instagram Another Way to Play Podcast Connect with Ian Lobas Men on Purpose Podcast Men on Purpose on Facebook Men on Purpose on YouTube Ian on LinkedIn Email listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod Mark Manson Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, MD Brandon Turner on BiggerPockets Zillow Redfin

Daniel speaks with Daniel... Daniel Lau, that is. Daniel Lau is the CEO of Kala Eyewear, handmade in the San Francisco East Bay.      https://www.kalaeyewear.com/

Our conversation covers constructing a life that supports your self expression, not compromising on style or physical comfort, the power of the simplicity of kindness, buying and wearing what you want, not just what’s easy, and letting your style evolve while keeping the things you love. Amy is an artist and romance novelist in the San Francisco East Bay area near Oakland, where she lives and works with her cats. You can hear our conversation and find out more about the whole collection at WhoWearsWho.com/podcast2

In this conversation, we talk about physical comfort in the fit and materials of our clothes. Where to find comfortable clothing and sourcing comfort when it comes to shopping. The process of prioritizing comfort, the perils of polyester and physical activity, mending garments and keeping the clothes that are comfortable lasting longer in your wardrobe. Growing to embrace comfortable clothing and cultivating a wardrobe around comfort. Amy is an artist and romance novelist in the San Francisco East Bay area near Oakland, where she lives and works with her cats. You can find more about our conversation and the whole collection at WhoWearsWho.com/podcast1

New Year's resolutions aren't like ordinary goals. In theory they have a far more powerful effect on our psyche because the start of a new year symbolizes new beginnings, a new chapter and a clean slate. Nevertheless, researchers tell us that over 1/2 of us will fail to commit to their New Year resolutions past six months. No sooner have we set our resolutions and announced them on social media, we find ourselves finding reasons to give them up. So why then should meditation and mindfulness be the first two resolutions on your list? Because life is unpredictable, stress is normal and mindfulness can help you with all of it. A mindful meditation practice can helps you develop enough stillness to become aware of your internal state and the forces that drive your day to day behavior. In this way your meditation practice can go a long way to helping you keep your other promises to yourself! It also allows us the time and space to sit with difficult feelings and make better choices toward more helpful behavior. Finally, our time in meditation naturally spills over to become everyday mindfulness and the next thing you know, you're actually paying attention to the actual moments of your actual life! How radical! Biography: Nick Stein is an award-winning TV Producer and Show-Runner who has produced countless hours of non-fiction television for myriad networks and production companies for the past 40 years. Most recently, as the Series Producer of the National Geographic Channel's “Border Wars” series, Stein and his crews gained unparalleled access to contested areas of the U.S. /Mexican border, embedding with the operational units of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ICE, DEA and the Coast Guard. As a result of witnessing the extreme psychological and physical suffering so prevalent in the border zone, Stein began a journey from meditation practitioner to mindfulness meditation facilitator by studying at UCLA's Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC) and attending various silent retreats in locations such as Spirit Rock. After completing two years of MARC's Intensive Practice Program (IPP), Stein was accepted into the Engaged Mindfulness Institute's (EMI) inaugural class and received a Certification of Mindfulness Facilitation in June 2016. Due to years of immersive work with the men and women of law enforcement who serve along the U.S. Border, Stein has dedicated himself to introducing the concepts and techniques of mindfulness meditation to foster resilience in this community. He has traveled to New Mexico, Texas and Washington D.C. to bring this knowledge to U.S. Border Patrol agents and CBP's Officer of Field Operations Officers and Chaplains. In addition, his work is expanding to local and regional law enforcement departments in the San Francisco East Bay area and most recently, to the Greater Cambridge Massachusetts area. Stein lives in Studio City, CA with his wife, Susan McGuire, a CA licensed MFT Psychotherapist and Jungian Analyst. Website: strategicstillness.com Twitter: SteinNicholas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasstein/

New Year’s resolutions aren’t like ordinary goals. In theory they have a far more powerful effect on our psyche because the start of a new year symbolizes new beginnings, a new chapter and a clean slate. Nevertheless, researchers tell us that over 1/2 of us will fail to commit to their New Year resolutions past six months. No sooner have we set our resolutions and announced them on social media, we find ourselves finding reasons to give them up. So why then should meditation and mindfulness be the first two resolutions on your list? Because life is unpredictable, stress is normal and mindfulness can help you with all of it. A mindful meditation practice can helps you develop enough stillness to become aware of your internal state and the forces that drive your day to day behavior. In this way your meditation practice can go a long way to helping you keep your other promises to yourself! It also allows us the time and space to sit with difficult feelings and make better choices toward more helpful behavior. Finally, our time in meditation naturally spills over to become everyday mindfulness and the next thing you know, you're actually paying attention to the actual moments of your actual life! How radical! Biography: Nick Stein is an award-winning TV Producer and Show-Runner who has produced countless hours of non-fiction television for myriad networks and production companies for the past 40 years. Most recently, as the Series Producer of the National Geographic Channel’s “Border Wars” series, Stein and his crews gained unparalleled access to contested areas of the U.S. /Mexican border, embedding with the operational units of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ICE, DEA and the Coast Guard. As a result of witnessing the extreme psychological and physical suffering so prevalent in the border zone, Stein began a journey from meditation practitioner to mindfulness meditation facilitator by studying at UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC) and attending various silent retreats in locations such as Spirit Rock. After completing two years of MARC’s Intensive Practice Program (IPP), Stein was accepted into the Engaged Mindfulness Institute’s (EMI) inaugural class and received a Certification of Mindfulness Facilitation in June 2016. Due to years of immersive work with the men and women of law enforcement who serve along the U.S. Border, Stein has dedicated himself to introducing the concepts and techniques of mindfulness meditation to foster resilience in this community. He has traveled to New Mexico, Texas and Washington D.C. to bring this knowledge to U.S. Border Patrol agents and CBP’s Officer of Field Operations Officers and Chaplains. In addition, his work is expanding to local and regional law enforcement departments in the San Francisco East Bay area and most recently, to the Greater Cambridge Massachusetts area. Stein lives in Studio City, CA with his wife, Susan McGuire, a CA licensed MFT Psychotherapist and Jungian Analyst. Website: strategicstillness.com Twitter: SteinNicholas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasstein/

An interview by host, Arica Hart with media expert, Doris Hobbs. She is the founder of ".Rich in Love".  Doris Hobbs is a San Francisco East Bay native with 15 years of integrated Marketing experience in  Fashion and beauty, Health & diabetes awareness  And lifestyle.  Doris Hobbs is Rich In Love With Fashion, Style, And Diabetes Awareness. She has partnered with some of today’s leading award-winning publications including Napa Valley Life, British Vogue, VRAI, Dragoon Publishing, Times Inc. and more.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inveigle-magazine-podcast/support

Jane Strauch is a top producing San Francisco East Bay realtor specializing in Piedmont, Oakland, Berkeley and beyond. Leveraging her innovative marketing skills, negotiating prowess and unyielding determination, Jane is able to get her buyers and sellers more of what they want. She is single-minded in the pursuit of her clients’ goals, represents their interests exclusively, and she never leaves their corner. With nearly all of her listings selling in multiple offers, Jane draws upon her association with The Grubb Co. to cast a wider net. With nearly all of her listings selling in multiple offers, Jane draws upon her association with the Grubb Company and an affiliation with Luxury Portfolio to cast a wider net Creating a distinct brand to showcase each property Jane uses out-of-the-box marketing strategies developed from her years of experience, as well as her degree from the University of Washington. With strategic pricing and skilled negotiation tactics, Jane’s sellers know they are selling at the highest possible price. Jane’s deep knowledge of the community gives her buyers the inside track for on and off market opportunities, while her successful financial planning and real estate investment background gives them an edge to make smart buying decisions. An open, honest and resourceful person, Jane is driven from her early days with Nordstrom to provide an extraordinary buying and selling experience. This unrivaled ability to anticipate her client’s needs and far exceed their expectations has resulted in loyal lifetime clients, glowing testimonials and ongoing referrals. See Jane to discuss your needs and make your real estate dreams a reality. Contact Jane @ http://www.janestrauch.com/

UC Berkeley researchers are using an exceptional stash of 1,500 fossils found during the construction of a new San Francisco East Bay dam to piece together a picture of what the Bay Area may have looked like some 15-20 million years ago. Water covered much of the region, ancient whales sifted food over what is now Berkeley and Oakland, while now-extinct megalodon sharks might have hunted dolphins over San Jose. Hippo-like creatures waded along the coast, which was dotted with palm and pine trees. Seals, larger than today, frolicked in the water. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Humanities] [Show ID: 34000]

UC Berkeley researchers are using an exceptional stash of 1,500 fossils found during the construction of a new San Francisco East Bay dam to piece together a picture of what the Bay Area may have looked like some 15-20 million years ago. Water covered much of the region, ancient whales sifted food over what is now Berkeley and Oakland, while now-extinct megalodon sharks might have hunted dolphins over San Jose. Hippo-like creatures waded along the coast, which was dotted with palm and pine trees. Seals, larger than today, frolicked in the water. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Humanities] [Show ID: 34000]

Singer and creativity enthusiast, Moorea Dickason, is one half of the San Francisco/East Bay original art-rock super group, MoeTar, along with amazing musician and artist husband, Tarik Ragab. Striving to always serve the music, she shows up passionately and professionally in all that she participates in; to the extent of fearlessly baring her soul to appreciative audiences. MoeTar put 2 albums out with Magna Carta Records but struck out on their own as an independent project in January 2016. Moorea and Tarik are presently producing consistent video songs every two weeks for their growing patrons on the Patreon platform. For those who love interesting new music, unexpected covers of familiar and unfamiliar songs, quirky yet poppy originals- all done with stellar musicianship and love for art and craft- will find the fertile soil of Moorea and Tarik’s imagination, nourishment to the spirit of creatives and music lovers alike. With good humor and forthrightness, the two spoke with OTSSFO about the care and feeding of a band of virtuosos, self-awareness, making a living through creative endeavors and content, and marriage in art and life. Tracks featured throughout Episode #013: Dichotomy - From These Small Seeds Butchers of Baghdad - From These Small Seeds Where the Truth Lies - Entropy of the Century You Only Get This Life - NPR Tiny Desk Entry Ist Or An Ism - From These Small Seeds Dystopian Fiction - Entropy of the Century We Machines - Entropy of the Century Confectioner's Curse - Entropy of the Century The Unknowable - Entropy of the Century More Information: https://www.patreon.com/MoeAndTar http://www.moetar.com/

For this latest Pink Mammoth Podcast episode, we are excited to feature a live mix-straight from Lighting in a Bottle- from our friend, and co-owner of pocket underground, Sammy Bliss. Catch him live with our own Pink Mammoth resident, Gravity at Public Works-This Saturday, 22nd for Do LaB's Woggie Nights. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257926920911594   ABOUT SAMMY BLISS: Sammy grew up in and around New England, finally landing on the East end of Long Island. Addicted to music at a very young age Sammy was a skilled mix-tape DJ, but it wasn't until he found himself in LA that the door opened for him to House music and the scene that went with it. Sammy was introduced to Jesse Wright through a mutual friend in 2002 and that was pretty much the beginning of the end. Together Sammy and Jesse formed Pocket Underground and starting throwing parties in a warehouse location right in the center of Hollywood. Shortly thereafter Sammy took a credit card to Guitar Center and bought his first pair of Technique 1200's. Since then Sammy has made asses shake all over the West coast, from San Fran to Mexico. He's had the immense honor of playing every year at Coachella since 2007, his crew Pocket Underground held a monthly residency at the mega-club Spundae LA from 2005-2007, and Sammy and Jesse run the Woogie Stage at the annual green festival Lightning in a Bottle where they've booked talent ranging from Lee Burridge, to Sandra Collins, John Tejada, Claude VonStroke, Nick Warren, Jay Tripwire and many more. He's played several times at the SF LoveFest Parade (So fun!!), Avalon Hollywood, Burning Man, Elysium Festival, Fuente Eterno, and more underground parties than you can shake a stick at. Having recently moved to the San Francisco East Bay area, 2011 is looking better than ever. With gigs at Coachella, The Alchemy Festival and Lightning in a Bottle in the immediate future, Sammy will be branching into the SF scene and is working out the details for a gig in Santa Fe this summer. Sammy's deep connection to the dirty, chuggy 4/4 always keeps the crowd riding his wave of delicious tech house and chunky techno right into the dawn. He loves connecting to each and every person on the dance floor as they journey together down the rabbit hole of funky beats.