Podcasts about Sonoma

After taking a week off to enjoy California during NASCAR's West Coast swing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the Arby's Studio for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to catch up on the last couple of weeks and recap the NASCAR weekend in Sonoma: San Diego Street Course felt like a big success A dive bar inspired Dale to hide miniature Jesuses How will the return to Chicagoland go? Dale's Father's Day trading card haul Taking a look at the NASCAR In-Season Tournament brackets Who can make some moves in the points standings? Sonoma race winner Shane Van Gisbergen joins the show During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: Denny Hamlin's costly spin at Sonoma Meeting Travis Kelce in San Diego Going to the I Bar after the race in San Diego TNT's first broadcast of the year Dale's 2005 Chicagoland victory Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sunday's race didn't end the way Denny Hamlin had wanted, but he still left as the points leader, so things are looking up. Splitter damage ruined Denny's day. Travis believes Jared jinxed him. Before talking in-depth about the crash, Denny discusses the prank they pulled on AP. Carson Hocevar was the car that spun out Denny...but is Hurricane Hocevar actually to blame? What would have happened if Ty Gibbs hadn't stayed out for stage points? Christopher Bell had an amazing performance with a broken wrist. SVG got another win, but is it enough to make The Chase? Who could we see challenge for the last couple spots? The Bracket Challenge moves to the next round, and Denny makes his predictions. NASCAR returns to Chicagoland, and Denny was one of the drivers who participated in the tire test, so he details what to expect. Big shoutout to Viking Motorsports for their performance on Saturday. And, how soon till Dodge returns to Cup? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The gang is all back from the West Coast swing, though we are still down Freddie while he rests his vocal cords up — and this week we invited Mr. Smile himself, Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing, to join us! We start off by getting background on Chris, the time he spent working with Tommy Baldwin, and everything that Kaulig Racing currently has going on. After that, they dish about Sonoma and the races that took place there over the weekend, which was AJ Allmendinger's 500th Career Cup start. But before we got into Spot On, Spot Off, we had to ask him about the elephant in the room — the rumor of Dodge going Cup racing in 2027. The topics the Door Bumper Clear crew debated this week included: Will SVG make the 2026 Chase? More Hocevar drama... Connor Zilisch's move to stay out for Stage 2 in the O'Reilly Race NASCAR's newest change with the foam inserts coming out of the Cup cars' bumpers Should Chicagoland be on the 2027 schedule? To close out the show, we had a fan call in blaming Hocevar for his relationship status, we ask Chris about his passionate personality, and we rattle off the winners from around the racing world. Don't forget to check out Door Bumper Clear's merch at shop.dirtymomedia.com! Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Stacking Pennies, Skip is back from California and the boys are talking about the racing that actually feels alive right now.SVG wins again at Sonoma, which sends Corey and Skip into a full V8 Supercars breakdown: why Shane van Gisbergen looks so different, what NASCAR can learn from Supercars, and whether more drivers from Australia and New Zealand could be coming next.Then the guys get into why F1 feels stale, why NHRA knows exactly who it is, Maddi Gordon's first Top Fuel win, Bozi's Lexus team getting IMSA flowers, road course pit stops, Pikes Peak chaos, and World Cup fans discovering America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NASCAR Cup Series made history at the brand-new San Diego Naval Base Street Course at Coronado, and the weekend delivered a massive upset! Corey Heim scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, surviving the chaos and stealing the spotlight in one of the wildest road course weekends of the season. Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie break down everything from the Naval Base Coronado race recap, including Heim's breakthrough victory, the late-race drama, and the big question everyone is asking: what happened to road course ace Shane van Gisbergen? Was SVG the driver to beat before things went sideways, and what does this mean heading into another road course battle? Plus, the latest NASCAR news of the week from TobyChristie.com, including Bubba Wallace's Space Jam paint scheme, another NASCAR lawsuit, a fiery F1 vs. NASCAR showdown between Noah Gragson and Kevin Magnussen, and the huge rumor: is Dodge returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027? Then it's full speed ahead to wine country as the Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway. Kerry and Toby preview the Toyota / Save Mart 350, discuss the top road course contenders, look at whether SVG can bounce back, and welcome in Rowdy Dragon with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Sonoma. It's a packed NASCAR race recap and preview episode with road course chaos, breaking NASCAR news, fantasy picks, hot takes, and more! Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey, Toby Christie, Corey Heim, Corey Heim first win, San Diego Street Course, Naval Base Coronado, Coronado NASCAR race, NASCAR race recap, Shane van Gisbergen, SVG, NASCAR road course, Sonoma Raceway, Toyota Save Mart 350, NASCAR Sonoma preview, Rowdy Dragon, Fantasy NASCAR Picks, Bubba Wallace, Space Jam paint scheme, Noah Gragson, Kevin Magnussen, Dodge NASCAR return, Dodge Cup Series 2027, NASCAR news, Cup Series, NASCAR street course Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to another episode of Racin’ With The Boys. This week we have the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson join us from San Diego. This was recorded before the NASCAR race in Coronado so he joined us via Zoom. The boys immediately get into Kyle’s love for racing and how it seems like he is hopping in a car every single day. This brings up the conversation of how do NASCAR contracts work with allowing drivers to race in other types of series/cars which is a very interesting conversation. The boys and Kyle now have a mutual friend in William Byron so the guys ask Kyle what Byron is like behind the scenes. Will asks the hard hitting question of, which Larson kid is the best at racing now. It takes Kyle a bit to answer the question but the answer may surprise you. Staying on the Larson family, Kyle’s wife Katelyn, is known to shotgun a beer or two after big wins. The guys ask Kyle how that all started and whether or not she continues to do so after each win. Finally the guys end off the show looking ahead at Sonoma this weekend and what it felt like for Kyle being the cover athlete for the new NASCAR 26 video game. All in all, this is another fun interview showing more of the personality of one of the best drivers in the sport of NASCAR, enjoy. 0:00 Intro3:51 Why Are You Always Racing?7:03 The Change In Testing/Practice 10:35 How Important Is SIM Racing? 16:15 Byron Larson relationship 17:54 How Do NASCAR Contracts Work With Racing In Other Series?20:25 Does Kyle Help William Byron With dating Advice?24:57 Which Of The Larson Kids Have IT?29:36 Kyle’s Wife Is A Beer Shotgun Queen32:34 Superstitions?36:07 Cracking Chase Elliott38:51 Sonoma Race Predictions39:44 Thoughts On Carson Hocevar42:56 NASCAR 26 Video Game Cover Athlete 44:30 Thoughts On Talladega Nights45:20 Becoming The Veteran/Older Guy In The Cup Series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Dale and Amy away in Sonoma this week, we're taking a look back at some of your favorite Bless Your 'Hardt moments from the first half of 2026. From Dale Jr.'s vacation phone disaster that triggered emergency crash alerts to the mystery of the accidentally stolen birthday cake, this episode is packed with the stories, laughs, and unforgettable moments that made the year so much fun. You'll also hear about Dale's latest trading card obsession, Nicole's hilarious candy trivia challenge, Gus the dog's winter weather struggles, and plenty of the everyday conversations that make Bless Your 'Hardt what it is. Whether you've been listening all year or you're just catching up, this collection of fan-favorite moments is the perfect way to relive some of the funniest and most memorable stories from the show so far. Thanks for listening, and we'll be back next week with an all-new episode of Bless Your 'Hardt!   Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Diego was a crazy experience and we are going through all of it! On top of that the In-Season Challenge begins and we head to wine country in Sonoma. Visit the Daily Downforce at dailydownforce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parker and Landon recap a wild weekend in San Diego, covering the NASCAR Truck, O'Reilly, and Cup Series races on a brutally challenging naval base street course. Parker shares his firsthand experience, including winning Stage 2 before a costly spin, while breaking down the track's treacherous conditions that saw 16 trucks wreck in practice alone. Corey Heim's surprising Cup win and Austin Hill's breakthrough O'Reilly victory are highlighted. Josh shares the story of his last-minute Cup Series spotting debut. The guys also touch on F1 technical drama and upcoming race picks for Sonoma. Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Or email us! friends@themoneylap.com Timestamps: 00:56 - Intro 04:50 - Fan Encounters and Show Feedback 05:59 - Reading Apple Reviews 12:19 - Josh Mendoza's Spotting Debut 16:41 - Parker's Truck Series Race Recap 22:33 - PK Altercation with Adam Andretti 33:18 - O'Reilly Series Race Analysis 37:56 - Austin Hill's Victory 40:35 - The Role of Sim Racing 45:59 - Cup Race Winner: Corey Heim 50:14 - SVG and Austin Hill's Wreck 57:30 - San Diego Race Weekend Vibe 58:56 - Jimmie Johnson's Truck Performance 1:01:11 - Noah Gragson vs. Kevin Magnussen 1:04:18 - Formula 1 News 1:05:59 - NASCAR Bumper Rule Change 1:07:09 - IndyCar at Road America 1:07:48 - Listener Comments from Spotify and YouTube 1:11:15 - Race Picks for Sonoma and Austria GP (Timestamps are a rough timing and may require a little scrubbing to find the start of the topic) The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a podcast) with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz. With over 2400 unique products currently in stock, Spoiler Diecast boasts one of the largest inventories in the industry. We are NASCAR focused, offering a wide range of diecast and apparel options. But that's not all. We've expanded our catalog to include diecast for dirt/sprint cars, Indycar, and F1. As passionate racing fans ourselves, we're constantly growing our offerings to cater to different forms of racing. Use promo code "moneylap" for free shipping for orders over $20. https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ Copyright 2026, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

A quick little ep breaking down the upcoming race at Sonoma this weekend!

There's a hurricane in the Arby's studio. That's right – Carson Hocevar AKA ‘The Hurricane' dropped by today to fill in for Dale Jr as our host for DJD – and this episode was unforgettable. Right out of the gate, Dale Facetimed Carson, thinking that taping had just ended, but in fact, it was just getting started. Carson filled everyone in on his relationship with spotter Tyler Green, how the two navigated Naval Base Coronado, and the winning celebration that every fan would've been talking about had Carson pulled off the victory. In typical Hocevar fashion, Carson gave his takes on Reddick's sportsmanship while racing Heim for the win, his own run-in with Corey Heim, Noah Gragson's heated discussion with Kevin Magnussen, and so much more from the race weekend in San Diego. Cleetus McFarland also calls into the show to talk for a quick minute, right before Carson gets back to more of his opinions on all things NASCAR. Plus, a Kay Adams update. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Corey Heim is a NASCAR Cup Series winner after battling Tyler Reddick to take the checkered flag at Coronado Naval Base. Tempers flare as Noah Gragson takes on Kevin Magnussen and is wrecked out of contention. Denny Hamlin stays hot and cuts the points lead down to -8. All this and more to come as we breakdown Coronado and look forward to Sonoma, right here on Gas Is On The Right Podcast.Be sure to follow us on all social platforms via our linktree below:https://linktr.ee/gasisontherightpodcast

Forget everything you think you know about California wine. Pour yourself a glass, settle in, and let Christopher Beros, Asia Director of the California Wine Institute, take you from the fog-cooled vineyards of Napa and Sonoma all the way to the booming wine bars of Southeast Asia. Recorded live at Vinexpo Hong Kong, this conversation crackles with the energy of a region that refuses to sit still.Christopher trades finance for wine, builds an import business in mainland China, then spends a decade championing California across Greater China and Southeast Asia. Along the way he unpacks the 154 AVAs that make up the most diverse wine state on earth, retells the Judgment of Paris with an insider's eye, and explains why California's "no rules" philosophy turns winemakers loose to experiment.Then we open the bottles. Four Chardonnays, all from Carneros, all wildly different. Tune in for a masterclass in why California is far more than big oaky whites, and why Asia's most curious drinkers are falling for it.▬▬

From bus doors getting destroyed to Michael Jordan's motivating words, and maybe even a future racer in the Earnhardt family - this week's Dirty Thirty is one for the history books. To start us off, Dale Jr. talks about broadcasting from an Aircraft carrier this weekend at San Diego, and the time he saw his bus have an issue live on TV at Pocono. Then, he and Amy talk about Nicole's ride in Justin Allgaier's car to victory lane — and how it may have sparked her interest in going racing someday. After that, the Door Bumper Clear crew discusses the Cup Series drivers' aggressiveness this year under the new points format. Over on Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin sets his goal for San Diego and Sonoma, and shares the words Michael Jordan said during a pre-season meeting with 23XI that sparked DH's tenacious approach to this year. Finally, Red Bull brethren and road course aces, Connor Zilisch & Shane van Gisbergen, discuss what they are expecting heading into the historic weekend in San Diego, racing on a Naval Base. That's all for this week! Don't forget to shop at shop.dirtymomedia.com Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the most sophisticated leadership framework you've ever encountered was grown in a vineyard?   In this episode, Lori sits down with her longtime friend Susie Lipps, founder of Conversations in the Vineyard, for a conversation that is equal parts practical wisdom and personal depth. Susie spent decades leading in international organizations before settling in Sonoma County, California, where the rhythms of the vineyard became her lens for rethinking what it means to flourish. The result is a framework as grounded as it is timely.   In this episode, you will hear: Why sustainable flourishing requires going 30 feet deep, not just wide How the seasonal rhythms of a vineyard map onto leadership lifecycles What third culture kids understand about rootedness that others often miss The difference between being productive and being fruitful How to lead purpose-driven teams through transformational offsights and retreats   Susie Lipps grew up between worlds, spending her childhood in a mud hut in Honduras and a boarding school in Guatemala City. That TCK experience of never fully belonging anywhere became the foundation for a life's work centered on meaning, rootedness, and human flourishing. She is the creator and facilitator of Conversations in the Vineyard, where she hosts transformational offsights for purpose-focused teams.   TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Introduction and Welcome [02:30] Susie's origin story: from Honduras to Sonoma [06:00] What the vineyard teaches about deep roots [12:00] Sustainable flourishing vs. high performance [18:00] Seasons in leadership: dormancy, pruning, harvest [24:00] Leading purpose-driven teams through change [30:00] TCK identity and the search for home [36:00] How to find Susie and work with her Check out our exclusive bonus episode with Susie on Patreon Find Susie Lipps at: Conversations in the Vineyard   Subscribe, leave a review , and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the future of wine is cleaner, healthier, and more authentic than ever before?In this episode, we sit down with award-winning winemaker Vivian Valenzuela, founder of WOO GIRL! Cellars, to explore how she's redefining modern winemaking from the heart of Sonoma County.From vegan-friendly wines and regenerative farming to zero residual sugar, minimal sulfites, and single-vineyard expressions, Vivian shares the philosophy behind creating wines that are as honest as the land they come from. Discover why terroir matters, what makes a truly sustainable wine, and how lower-alcohol wines can still deliver extraordinary depth, complexity, and character.Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a sustainability advocate, or simply curious about the next generation of winemaking, this conversation will challenge what you think you know about wine—and leave you eager to pour your next glass.Don't miss this inspiring conversation with one of California's most exciting voices in wine.

What if the most sophisticated leadership framework you've ever encountered was grown in a vineyard?   In this episode, Lori sits down with her longtime friend Susie Lipps, founder of Conversations in the Vineyard, for a conversation that is equal parts practical wisdom and personal depth. Susie spent decades leading in international organizations before settling in Sonoma County, California, where the rhythms of the vineyard became her lens for rethinking what it means to flourish. The result is a framework as grounded as it is timely.   In this episode, you will hear: Why sustainable flourishing requires going 30 feet deep, not just wide How the seasonal rhythms of a vineyard map onto leadership lifecycles What third culture kids understand about rootedness that others often miss The difference between being productive and being fruitful How to lead purpose-driven teams through transformational offsights and retreats   Susie Lipps grew up between worlds, spending her childhood in a mud hut in Honduras and a boarding school in Guatemala City. That TCK experience of never fully belonging anywhere became the foundation for a life's work centered on meaning, rootedness, and human flourishing. She is the creator and facilitator of Conversations in the Vineyard, where she hosts transformational offsights for purpose-focused teams.   TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Introduction and Welcome [02:30] Susie's origin story: from Honduras to Sonoma [06:00] What the vineyard teaches about deep roots [12:00] Sustainable flourishing vs. high performance [18:00] Seasons in leadership: dormancy, pruning, harvest [24:00] Leading purpose-driven teams through change [30:00] TCK identity and the search for home [36:00] How to find Susie and work with her Check out our exclusive bonus episode with Susie on Patreon Find Susie Lipps at: Conversations in the Vineyard   Subscribe, leave a review , and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Cole is returning to StoryBeat for the third time. He's an award-winning musical theatre writer whose musicals have spanned the globe.Stephen's first production was Dodsworth starring Hal Linden. His Off-Broadway musicals include After the Fair, The Road to Qatar and Inventing Mary Martin. He won the prestigious Kleban Award for The Night of the Hunter. And Saturday Night at Grossinger's had successful runs in Dallas, LA, Florida, and Sonoma.Broadway legend Chita Rivera toured in Casper, which was reborn as Casper-The Friendly Musical. Merman's Apprentice, premiered at Birdland in New York and won the San Francisco Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Score. Stephen's latest musical, Goin' Hollywood, had its world premiere at WaterTower Theatre in Texas.His published books include That Book About That Girl, I Could Have Sung All Night, and MARY & ETHEL…and Mikey Who? which we talked about during Stephen's last appearance on this show.  His current theatrical memoir, Camelton, also doubles as his one-man show, which played to sold-out crowds in New York.I've read Camelton, and can tell you it's a terrifically entertaining account of Stephen's extraordinarily challenging time writing a musical celebration for the Emir of Qatar. His reminiscence captures all the crazy sturm und drang of creating a massive musical under commission in a foreign land.

V Mariboru bodo drevi slavnostno odprli 61. festival Borštnikovo srečanje. Odprli ga bodo s špansko plesno predstavo Sonoma, ki raziskuje razmerje med telesom, zvokom, ritualom in instinktom ter odpira prostor med resničnostjo in sanjami. Začenja se tudi literarno-glasbeni festival Živa književnost s spremljevalnim programom za otroke in mlade O'živela knjiga. Pred Galerijo Škuc v Ljubljani ga bodo odprli škotski in slovenski avtorji.

Today we talk through the moment leaders realize something is off on the team and why waiting usually makes the situation worse for everyone. We lay out a practical way to separate performance issues from role design problems so you can hire, coach, or make a change with clarity.Key topics discussed in this episode:• The hidden team cost of delaying tough conversations• Separating performance problems from culture fit issues• Aligning job descriptions with market compensation• Considering fractional help when revenue cannot support senior hires• Keeping the selection process tight and comparing candidates consistentlyFollow Elite Achievement for more conversations on leadership and high-level execution. About ClaireClaire Myers Vitale is the Founder of Claire Myers Consulting, a Sonoma-based talent firm specializing in wealth management and companies that are in hyper-growth mode. Their mission is simple: Connect businesses with top-tier talent through integrity-driven, fair, and innovative recruiting strategies.Claire spent 10 years with Northwestern Mutual in a recruiting and coaching capacity. She rounded out her tenure with the firm sitting on the Executive Team of Northwestern Mutual San Francisco and serving as their Chief Recruiting Officer.She holds an MBA from Alverno College, is a Master Certified Coach, and is certified in Organization Change Management through Prosci. Claire is also recognized in the Kitces Advisor Services Map.Claire is a proud foster parent and lives in Sonoma, CA with her husband Jon, who is a firefighter, their daughter, and three loving dogs. She also owns a Co-working space downtown Sonoma with another business owner - if you are ever in Sonoma, stop by and say hello!Connect with Clairehttps://www.clairemyersconsulting.com/About Kristin BurkeKristin Burke works with financial advisors and leaders in financial services who are building and scaling firms. She helps them lead more effectively, develop their team, and execute consistently on the priorities that drive growth.Work with KristinIf you are building a firm and want a strategic partner to help you think through leadership, team development, and execution, you can learn more about working with Kristin here:WebsiteConnect on LinkedInLinkedIn

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Think fresh-out-of-welding-school means starting at the bottom? Landon Earlywine (19) and Jackson Settler (18) are about to change your mind. Six months after graduating from the Kentucky Welding Institute, these two are working 60-hour weeks doing TIG stainless pipe fab for data center infrastructure up in Logansport, Indiana — earning $38/hr plus $120/day per diem. In less than seven months, they've pulled in $95,000 combined, started Roth IRAs, bought reliable trucks with big down payments, and are on track to blow past $150K in their first year. Jason sits down with both of them to find out how they got here — from a high school ag teacher who flashed some money at them sophomore year, to grinding the third shift at KWI, earning their golden arm certifications, and landing a stainless schedule 10 TIG test in Indianapolis the morning after getting the call. They talk about the real curriculum at KWI beyond the booth — financial management, CCO rigging, CPR, and OSHA 30 — and what actually separates the students who land good jobs from the ones who don't. Plus: a totaled '92 Sonoma, a story about driving from Kentucky to Texas at 82 mph at 6 AM, a job box that survived a crash, and why they're not going anywhere until they hit the $100K wall at school. Topics covered: • TIG stainless pipe fab for data center infrastructure — the new pipeline boom • Working 5x12s and 6x10s fresh out of welding school • $95K in 7 months at 18 and 19 years old • The golden arm at KWI — what it takes and what it means • Financial literacy in trade school: Roth IRAs, principal payments, and smart money moves • CCO rigging, OSHA 30, CPR, and the full KWI curriculum • How a wrecked '92 Sonoma led to the job of a lifetime • Why 7 KWI classmates are all on track to hit $100K in year one • The $100K wall — and what you have to prove to get your hood on it.

Esta semana tenemos informacion de cambios con DACA, problemas de abuso y negligencia en centros de concentracion y la necesidad de creat nuestro plan. Para gente en el condado de Sonoma, tendremos un evento para custodia de hijxs, ancianxs, y personas con necesidades especiales. #sonomacounty #familia #podcast #marincounty #mendocinocounty #napacounty #lakecounty #migrantes #inmigrantes #daca #dacadreamers #dacamented #undocuprofessionals #california #knowyourrights #sepasusderechos

With Pride Month just around the corner, we invited two leaders from Sonoma's LGBTQ+ community to give us the rundown on the events, celebrations, and activities happening throughout the summer. Gary Saperstein, owner and co-founder of Out In The Vineyard, joins us to talk about creating LGBTQ+ travel and wine country experiences, including winery tours, special events, and the nationally recognized Gay Wine Weekend. The three-day festival brings together visitors from across North America for wine, food, entertainment, and community in Sonoma Valley. We're also joined by Lisa Storment, president of Wake UP Sonoma, who discusses her advocacy work and the organization's efforts to support LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, promote civic engagement, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout Sonoma County. Together, they share what's ahead for Pride season and why these events continue to matter to the community. [Ep 412] outinthevineyard.com sonomacountypride.com wakeupsonoma.org @wake.up.sonoma

Compartimos información de actividad de ICE en el condado de Sonoma y hablamos de recursos que puede usar para prepararse. Se le invita a la comunidad a que haga sus preparaciones en caso que ICE le detenga. Y a gente con DACA, existen cambios. #daca #sonomacounty #dacadreamers #dacamented #podcast #migrantes #inmigrantes #napacounty #lakecounty #mendocinocounty #habeascorpus #marincounty #refugiados #asilo #california

Welcome back to Feel-Good Friday. Every Friday through the end of June, Unpacked is popping into your feed with a brand-new series designed to carry you into the weekend a little lighter. Each episode, host Aislyn Greene and producer Nikki Galteland are joined by a different Afar staffer to share three travel stories that made them smile, tear up (in a good way), or rethink what's possible. Funny, inspiring, heartwarming—the only rule is no downers. This week, we're joined by Afar's deputy editor, Jennifer Flowers, and the three of us travel from the Himalayan foothills to the African savanna to the rolling hills of Sonoma. Together, we share: A corner of northern India that's quietly becoming a model for sustainable tourism, with tourism up 60 percent since 2018 and a network of community-run homestays that let you walk between guesthouses through pine and oak forests. The story of Craig, a celebrity super tusker elephant whose long, peaceful life in the wild is itself a conservation victory, and what his legacy says about decades of work in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem A Sonoma incubator quietly rewriting who gets to make California wine, with one-of-a-kind small-batch bottlings to look out for from Leap of Grapes, Ward 4 Wines, and Mad Marvlus Tune in every Friday through June for a fresh trio of stories from Afar's favorite travel writers and editors. We'll see you next week. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to Feel-Good Friday 00:01:00 Sustainable Tourism in Uttarakhand 00:04:00 Meet Craig the Super Tusker 00:06:30 A Conservation Win for the Wild 00:09:30 Down a California Wine Rabbit Hole 00:11:20 The Vanguard of Small-Batch Wine Stay Connected Be sure to subscribe to the show and sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠Behind the Mic⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠View From Afar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we spotlight the people and ideas shaping the future of travel. Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠Airwave Media⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  The podcast episode begins with hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa introducing the show (0:10-0:23) and expressing gratitude to sponsors like Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for supporting the podcast (0:24-0:48). They welcome guest Beth Grossman, a long-time listener and wine enthusiast visiting from Arlington, Virginia, who has been exploring Sonoma County since 1994 (0:49-1:16). Beth shares her journey of discovering wine country, starting with a wedding trip in Bodega Bay, which led to visiting 23 wineries in four days—a pace she humorously advises against (1:50-2:24). She reflects on the changes in Sonoma over the years, from quieter times with free tastings to the growth of tourism and lodging options, while noting that the region's friendly and welcoming vibe remains unchanged (2:34-3:09). Beth discusses her lodging preferences, often staying in Healdsburg or nearby areas like Dry Creek, depending on the trip's length and budget (3:28-4:23). She highlights the variety of accommodations, from Airbnbs to budget hotels, and reminisces about earlier stays at the Inn on La Plaza when it was just $85 a night (4:40-5:04). The conversation shifts to favorite wineries, with Beth expressing her preference for smaller, family-owned establishments where grape growing and winemaking are closely connected (6:12-6:24). She mentions favorites like Porter Creek, known for its intimate tasting room and outdoor seating, and Motion, a hub for experimental winemaking and a training ground for young winemakers (6:40-7:25). Other notable mentions include Dutton Goldfield, Iron Horse, and A. Raffanelli, with Beth encouraging listeners to explore lesser-known spots and embrace the diversity of experiences (8:40-9:06). Beth shares her journey into wine appreciation, which began with her early visits to Napa and Sonoma and evolved through learning opportunities at wineries (16:27-18:13). She emphasizes the importance of asking questions and participating in winery tours to deepen understanding and enhance the tasting experience (18:30-19:18). The discussion also highlights the value of pacing visits, mixing wine tasting with other activities like food pairings, vineyard tours, and exploring local attractions such as Armstrong Woods and Safari West (19:40-21:01). Beth humorously notes her preference for orderly nature, like vineyards, and shares her dream of spending a year in Sonoma to experience the seasons fully (20:38-21:19). The conversation touches on Sonoma's rich culinary scene, with Beth praising bakeries like Quail and Condor and Sarmantine, as well as restaurants like Parish Cafe and Dry Creek Kitchen (24:05-26:16). She also highlights unique local experiences, such as the California Artisan Cheese Festival, food truck parks, and community events like the Prune Packers baseball games (33:43-34:41). Beth's enthusiasm for Sonoma's welcoming atmosphere and collaborative wine community shines through, as she recounts stories of winemakers sharing knowledge and supporting each other (36:16-37:18). The episode concludes with a celebration of the Wine Road's 50th anniversary, featuring free wine tastings on June 20th (38:11-38:49). The hosts express their admiration for Beth's passion and knowledge, jokingly suggesting she become a personal concierge or guide for visitors. Beth reflects on how the podcast and her visits to Sonoma have been a source of relaxation and joy, reinforcing the region's charm and appeal (39:06-40:42).  

Do you have a passion for Tuscany or Italian culture? Imagine discovering a slice of Italian paradise not in Europe but nestled among the golden hills of California's wine country. Healdsburg, a hidden gem in the heart of Sonoma County, offers a Tuscany-inspired experience that brings the charm of Little Italy to California.With Sonoma Wine Rides, exploring the enchanting beauty of Healdsburg becomes effortless. This dedicated transport service invites you to sit back and relax as you journey through picturesque landscapes, visiting top wineries for delightful tastings. Their mission is to make your wine adventure both memorable and hassle-free, ensuring you savor every moment in this charming city.Located just 10 to 15 minutes north of Santa Rosa, Healdsburg has quietly become a haven for wine lovers, food enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an authentic taste of la dolce vita. From the vibrant town plaza to the scenic wineries scattered across the Sonoma County countryside, Healdsburg offers a little pocket of Italy perfect for a weekend getaway or a day trip from the Bay Area—or from anywhere in the country.While many are familiar with the world-class Italian wine varietals grown in the region's rich soil, only a few know about Healdsburg's farm-to-table cuisine, bursting with ingredients fresh from the California earth. Add in the rolling countryside. And it is time for you to discover your own slice of Tuscany right here in California! https://www.sonomawinerides.com/healdsburgwinetastingtourshttp://www.yourlotandparcel.org

Financiers are classic French almond cakes made with brown butter, eggs, almond flour, and almond paste. Traditionally baked in small rectangular molds that resemble gold bars, they're prized for their rich, nutty flavor, moist crumb, and delicately crisp edges. Chloe Hodgman, pastry chef at The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma, California, shows how to make financiers elevated with two seasonal variations: chai and Anjou pear. These refined yet simple cakes are perfect for dessert, afternoon tea, or an elegant addition to any pastry spread. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almonds/financiers

These fluffy almond brioche tarts are a delicious combination of buttery brioche, creamy almond frangipane, and sweet pear, finished with a sprinkle of crunchy sliced almonds. Perfectly warm and comforting, they're ideal for brunch, dessert, or anytime you want a little indulgence. Pastry Chef Chloe Hodgman from The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma shows us how to make these mini almond brioche tarts. The rich, custard-like frangipane adds depth and elegance, while the almond aroma makes these tarts truly irresistible. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almonds/briochetart

In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu talk to Dr. Maureen Leonard, a pediatric gastroenterologist and Associate Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Leonard discusses the latest research on early life factors that can increase celiac disease risk for susceptible children, including potentially modifiable risk factors. Dr. Leonard's disclosures include:  Consultant for Takeda, Chugai, Anokion, Sonoma, and Interlude Biopharma and research support from Takeda, Pfizer, Regeneron, Moderna, and Mead Johnson Nutrition.Learning objectivesUnderstand early life determinants for celiac diseaseUnderstand environmental influences on developing celiac diseaseSend us Fan MailSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

Choux au craquelin is a classic French pastry—think of it as an elevated cream puff, finished with a thin, sweet, cookie-like crust that bakes up crisp and crackly. Its name translates roughly to “cracker cream puff,” a nod to its signature crunch. Chloe Hodgman, pastry chef at The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma, shares her recipe for this elegant dessert. The choux is topped with an espresso almond flour craquelin before baking, then filled with a decadent chocolate stracciatella espresso mascarpone mousse. The result is a showstopping, special-occasion dessert—crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside, with rich espresso and chocolate flavors in every bite. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almonds/chouxaucraquelin

Crisp and dunkable, almond biscotti are classic Italian cookies beloved for their crunchy texture and nutty flavor. One of the best things about biscotti is how customizable they are—once you master the base dough, the variations are endless. Pastry Chef Chloe Hodgman of The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma, California, walks us through how to make almond biscotti three delicious ways: fragrant Earl Grey, sweet-tart White Chocolate Cranberry, and a bold, unexpected Savory Hot Honey version. Whether you're baking to gift, to entertain, or just to dunk into your morning coffee, these biscotti have a flavor for every occasion. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almonds/biscotti

La abogada de Sonoma Immigrant Services en el condado de Sonoma, Bernice Espinoza, nos visito para platicar del “Truth Act” (Acta de la Verdad) y el reporte anual que el alguacil tiene que entregarle a la comunidad. Durante esta presentación, salió que el alguacil ha estado haciendo violaciones de la ley estatal. Usted tiene derecho a exigir que su gobierno trabaje para usted. Escuche y comparta. #sonomacounty #santarosacalifornia #alguacil #sheriff #migrantes #inmigrantes #daca #dacamented #dacadreamers #familia #salud #saludmental #podcast

La supervisora Rebecca Hermosillo nos visitó para compartir información de los mas de 100 millones de dólares que el condado de Sonoma tendrá que encontrar para evitar cortar servicios y evitar eliminar posiciones. Participe. #sonomacounty #podcast #migrantes #inmigrantes #alguacil #economia

Explore Epicurate: https://epicurate.vip/ Connect with Max: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-porterkhamsy/ Connect with Zach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharybusekrus/ Apply to join the Journey Alliance: http://journey.com/alliance/ — Every once in a while on this show, I get to share news that I'm personally invested in — and this is one of those episodes. A few weeks ago, Journey acquired Epicurate, a private chef and experiences platform that has become one of the most beloved platforms in the luxury segment of the short-term rental world. If you operate in the high-end residence rental space, there's a good chance you've either used Epicurate yourself or you've stayed somewhere that does. The platform powers private dining, in-home wellness, gear rental, grocery delivery, and a growing list of curated services for some of the most respected vacation rental brands in the country — AvantStay, Abode Luxury Rentals, and Red Cottage just to name a few. The man behind it is Max Porterkhamsy, and his story is one of my favorite kinds. A would-be patent lawyer who walked away from mechanical engineering to go to culinary school. He went on to work at a storied michelin star restaurant in New York, then designed and executed a 7-course tasting menu for a tasting room in Sonoma, to cooking private dinners and running concierge for vacation rental guests staying at some of the most coveted homes in wine country. And then, Max started noticing something the rest of us in this industry had been drowning in for years — concierge is broken. The relationships are there. The talent is there. But the tooling underneath it all is a tangle of spreadsheets, email chains, and tribal knowledge that doesn't scale. So Max built the platform he wished he'd had as a chef. And six years later, it's become the connective tissue between operators who want to deliver hotel-grade hospitality and the local providers who actually make that magic happen. In this conversation, we get into all of it — Max's path from growing up in farm in New Hampshire to how covid rocked the hospitality industry but accelerated Epicurate's growth, what hotels can learn from the private external concierge model, and why Journey acquired Epicurate.  Alright friends, without further ado, get ready to meet Max. —   Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more.   Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of Growth at Journey. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance.

On this special episode of Wine 101, we share with you an episode that ran on The VinePair Podcast earlier this week. Adam Teeter is joined by Nicole Hitchcock, the estate director of J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma, California, about her background in wine, what's so exciting about California sparkling wine, and the current state of Sonoma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes **Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!!  ​Well, this week is a special one! My guests are Mike Guggino, Sheri Mignano Crawford, and Nino Vicari.  They have recently collaborated on a new collection of Giovanni Vicari's compositions titled “Dances for Mandolin” available HERE! SONOMA, CALIF. — Giovanni Vicari: Dances for Mandolin is a new publication celebrating the artistry and legacy of Italian mandolin virtuoso Giovanni Vicari, now available to the global mandolin community. This thoughtfully curated collection features 53 of Vicari's original compositions, meticulously transcribed and edited by mandolinist Mike Guggino of the Grammy Award winning Steep Canyon Rangers and renowned author and educator Sheri Mignano Crawford. Drawing from Vicari's own handwritten scores generously provided by his son, Nino, this project represents a significant effort to preserve and share this music with contemporary audiences. Known for his expressive phrasing, technical brilliance, and lyrical sensibility, Giovanni Vicari's work occupies a unique and important place in the evolution of the mandolin. Mignano Crawford and Guggino approached the material with a deep respect for authenticity, striving to remain faithful to Vicari's original manuscripts while making the pieces accessible to today's players. The result is a collection that balances historical integrity with practical usability, offering clear, accurate transcriptions that invite both study and performance. From elegant, song-like melodies to virtuosic showpieces, these polkas, waltzes, mazurkas, tarantellas, and tangos highlight the depth and diversity of Vicari's compositional output. Guggino states: "We were already lucky enough to have so many of Giovanni Vicari's compositions recorded for posterity. Now with this published collection of the original scores, his music can be more easily studied and shared by mandolin players all around the world. This music speaks for itself. Our goal was to present Vicari's intentions as clearly as possible, allowing mandolinists to connect directly with his artistry." The Giovanni Vicari collection is now available and is expected to become an essential addition to mandolin libraries worldwide. Here are links to more info about my guests: Mike Guggino Sheri Mignano Crawford Link to Godfather of Strings Vol.1 available at Acoustic Disc Songs featured in this episode: “La Bohmeme” by Giovanni Vicari Godfather of the Strings Vol. 1 “Tarantella Napoletana” by Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith (Mia Dolce Farfalla) “Mio Dulce Sogno” by Butch Baldassari (To Rome with Love OMPS) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor's that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller**

On this special episode of The VinePair Podcast, Adam is joined by Nicole Hitchcock, the estate director of J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma, California about her background in wine, what's so exciting about California sparkling wine, and the current state of Sonoma. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ada Limón's poems expertly combine brilliant observations of our complex world with a tender sincerity. As a two-term Poet Laureate of the United States, Limón focused on using poetry to connect us more strongly with the natural world. She is the author of seven books of poetry, including Startlement: New & Selected Poems; The Hurting Kind, The Carrying; and Bright Dead Things.  Her newest book, Against Breaking, is an expanded version of her final talk as Poet Laureate - and a celebration of poetry's ability to heal and connect us. Her awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and a MacArthur Fellowship. Limón was raised in Sonoma, California.  On April 14, 2026, Ada Limon came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco for an on-stage conversation with KQED host Alexis Madrigal, which was a co-presentation with Litquake.

When punk rock thrashed through the Bay Area in the 70s and 80s, there were some venues that became iconic hubs, like Mabuhay Gardens in San Francisco and Berkeley's Gilman street. But in rural Sonoma country, the scene was cobbled together in backyards, barns, and from fields with very long extension cords. Growing up in Santa Rosa, KQED's arts and culture editor Gabe Meline was both a part of the punk scene and an obsessive collector of its flyers, zines, cassettes and ephemera. He's now guest curated a new exhibit at the Museum of Sonoma County, Disturbing the Peace: Sonoma County's Early Punk Underground. We talk to Meline — and check in those in punk scenes of other Bay Area towns — about the music and ethos of punk and why this young DIY movement against authority is so relevant now. Guests: Gabe Meline, senior editor, KQED Arts & Culture Mike Park, owner, Asian Man Records - an independent label based in San Jose; member of the ska-punk band Skankin' Pickle in the 1980s and 90s Matthew Kadi, photographer and drummer. His band Monster Squad started in Vacaville in 1997 and is still playing shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting' helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport. Episode 97 of ‘This Week In Karting' closes out the first third of the 2026 season. Championships are already looking ahead as Race Rotax and United States Pro Kart Series to next year setting their 2027 dates. New for 2026 is the ROK Cup USA ROK Fest West in Sonoma this July, along with CKNA announcing removal of penalty points. Information about Foundation Wheel Development and the Rolison Performance Group Spring Training are all part of this episode hosted by Rob Howden and David Cole, presented by Margay Racing.

Keith Levy, Operating Partner at Sonoma Brands Capital Most consumer brand founders think about exit as an event. Keith Levy thinks about it as a design requirement. In the second of two episodes, Keith walks through what exit-ready actually looks like in CPG: the revenue and EBITDA thresholds that matter, why you have to get beyond the corp dev team to the operators who actually need what you're building, how capital gets wasted at every stage of a brand's lifecycle, and what the investments that produce exits have in common versus the ones that don't. If you missed the first episode, it covers Keith's five-pillar CPG diligence framework and the Touchland and Bachan's case studies. Start there. What You'll Learn What revenue and EBITDA thresholds a consumer brand needs to attract a strategic acquirer. Why getting to corp dev is not enough, and how to reach the operators who actually need your brand. How capital gets wasted at each stage of a CPG brand's lifecycle. Why execution is where most investments fail, not the idea or the founder. What the celebrity founder model got wrong, and why copying a formula that worked once rarely works twice. What the investments that produced exits at Sonoma Brands had in common. ____________________ If you're building a consumer brand toward exit or evaluating one for acquisition, DealPilot, powered by M&A Science, has the practitioner playbook for CPG exit positioning. Join at mascience.com/membership. Already a member? The bonus conversation with Keith is live now: boards, earnouts, and the hardest lessons from six years backing consumer brands. ____________________ This episode is sponsored by DealRoom DealRoom's Buyer-Led M&A™ Summit is Back! Join me at the summit on May 20, a free virtual event hosted by DealRoom covering AI, pipeline, diligence, and integration across the deal lifecycle. Sessions run 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM ET. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q0496h-s0 ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:00:01] Intro [00:04:19] Day-to-day across 20+ portfolio companies [00:05:43] When to lean in and when to stay out [00:09:28] Pre-LOI landmines that kill deals early [00:13:26] The CPG brand lifecycle: from first check to exit [00:16:04] How capital needs change as a brand grows [00:20:15] Execution is why most investments fail [00:21:26] Capital allocation as the real test of a founder [00:23:00] What it takes to position a CPG brand for strategic exit [00:25:13] Big companies can't incubate brands — why that's your edge [00:26:23] Why you have to get beyond the corp dev team [00:29:48] What the investments that worked had in common [00:33:43] Why investments fall apart after you cut the check [00:35:16] The celebrity founder trap [00:39:16] How the Sonoma deal funnel actually works [00:45:22] What kills a deal at the investment committee stage

  Caroline re-plays a portion of her November 12th talk in Sonoma, so that we all might be Rising Aroused in Apocalyptic Times….  BodhiSattva Coyote's astro*mytho*politico guide to navigating this dangerous, opportune time with Dark humor, Grief, Community alchemical magic and jaunty Trickster pluck. Not averting our gaze from the cruel horror of our rampaging rogue species…. We are definitely in Act IV – which is evil, and are assigned the task of crafting Act V – Redemption First by understanding that the domestic tyranny before us is a grotesque animation of all that is unaddressed in America's shadow…. At this time of mega accelerating collapse, it behooves us all to animate the opportunities so generously proffered too us, lest we leave the fate of the world to the dementors… Tyranny has always attacked Community – because tyranny is a cult – the toxic mimic of Community. So, Let's compost the “cult” out of culture.   CoyoteNetworkNews.com · Events, Councils, & More Visionary Activist on Patreon The post Replay: Rising Aroused in Apocalyptic Times appeared first on KPFA.

Kenny Wallace discusses the Kyle Petty Charity Ride while in Sonoma.#nascar #racing #kennywallace

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area.  This week, Emily chats with Kara Maria, a painter and printmaker based in San Francisco Episode Highlights: Kara discusses her large-scale wood panel print on display at Chase Center in San Francisco, created at Magnolia Editions in Oakland with master printer Tallulah Terrell How a monarch butterfly painting became the starting point — and then had to be modified — for the Chase Center commission Her colorful aesthetic, rooted in 1970s cartoons, Spirograph, comic books, and Japanese woodblock prints (particularly Hokusai) The influence of her husband, Mexican artist Enrique Chaya, and their travels to Mexico on her color palette Childhood memory of a school librarian who gave her a shelf in the library for her handmade illustrated books Her journey from music school to painting — and why she knew she could never stop making art Her love of Bay Area edges: the Marina, Ocean Beach, and the view from Mount Davidson Why her studio, SF MoMA, the de Young, and the Legion of Honor all hold special meaning About Artist Kara Maria: Kara Maria is a visual artist working in painting, drawing, printmaking, and public art. Her recent work addresses climate change, biodiversity loss, and their significant impact on humanity. She meticulously paints miniature portraits of threatened, endangered, and extinct animals amid fields of flying shapes, twisting lines, and swirling colors. These works celebrate the joy and exuberance of life, emphasizing the incredible variety of existence on our planet. Maria received her BA and MFA from the University of California, Berkeley. She has exhibited work in solo and group shows across the United States at venues such as the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University, CA; the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, CA; the Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, NV; the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, TX; and the Katonah Museum of Art in New York. Maria has been selected for awards and honors, including the Masterminds Grant from SF Weekly; a grant from Artadia; and an Eisner Prize in Art from UC Berkeley. Her work has received critical attention in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Los Angeles Times, and Art in America. She has been awarded artist residencies at the Montalvo Arts Center, the Recology Artist in Residence Program, Djerassi Resident Artists Program, and the de Young Museum Artist Studio. Maria's work is part of the permanent collections of the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University; the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento; the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, Los Angeles; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and the San Jose Museum of Art, among others. Born in Binghamton, NY (1968), Kara Maria now lives and works in San Francisco, CA. Links & Resources: Visit Kara's Website: KaraMaria.com Follow Kara on Instagram:  @Kara Maria Art Kara Maria's work is on display at Chase Center as part of the Homegrown Series (alongside work by Masako Miki, featured in Episode 60) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO -- Coming Up Next: Episode 70 on May 19th — Emery Douglas, graphic artist and former Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party. His show Emery Douglas: In Our Lifetime is at the African American Art and Culture Complex in San Francisco through October. -- About Podcast Host Emily Wilson: Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco. Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWil Follow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast -- CREDITS: Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson.  Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License The Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions.  For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keith Levy, Operating Partner at Sonoma Brands Capital Keith Levy backed an exit of just under $1B  and a $400M exit using the same five-pillar framework, and he starts with the founder every time. Finance comes last. As Operating Partner at Sonoma Brands Capital, Keith has spent six years evaluating consumer brands across food, beverage, pet food, snacks, and cosmetics. Before that he was CMO at Anheuser-Busch through the $52B InBev deal, president of Royal Canin USA for Mars, and the strategic acquirer who led the Kind acquisition at Mars Wrigley. He knows what the data room doesn't show you, and this conversation is built around that gap. The first of two episodes covers the full five-pillar CPG diligence framework and the Touchland and Boon's case studies. The second episode, out the following week, covers CPG brand lifecycle, exit positioning, and capital allocation.   What You'll Learn Why the founder evaluation comes before the financials. How to read product-market fit the way an operator does, not a financial analyst. What a credible go-to-market strategy looks like vs. one that crashes in execution. Why supply chain control is now a diligence requirement, not an afterthought. How to get the right operators inside a strategic acquirer interested before a banker calls. The Touchland case study: under $1B exit in less than two years The Bachan's Japanese BBQ sauce case study: ($400M) exit with McCormick at the table. ____________________ If you evaluate consumer brand investments and want a framework for the risks the model won't surface, DealPilot, powered by M&A Science, has the practitioner playbook. Join at mascience.com/membership.   Already a member? The bonus conversation with Keith is live now: boards, earnouts, and the hardest lessons from six years backing consumer brands, exclusively for M&A Science members. ____________________ This episode is sponsored by DealRoom DealMax starts Monday. Find us at the Aria DealRoom: Booth 109, M&A Science: Booth 208. Kison will be signing copies of Buyer-Led M&A all three days, and we've got a candy bar and swag worth stopping for. Then, join us monday night for a happy hour, RSVP here: https://hubs.ly/Q043VnNH0 ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:02] Keith's background overview (24 years at AB, $52B InBev deal – narrated) [00:05:40] Running Royal Canin and joining Mars / Mars Wrigley [00:08:45] Why Mars acquired Kind [00:09:15] What is Sonoma Brands and how Keith got there [00:10:17] The Budweiser CMO era & favorite ads [00:15:12] The Mars / Wrigley China integration [00:23:15] How Sonoma Brands evolved from venture to growth equity [00:25:11] Why deals don't work and what Sonoma changed [00:27:12] The Keith Levy CPG diligence framework [00:30:04] How to evaluate a founder [00:35:40] What product‑market fit actually looks like [00:38:32]  Touchland: under $1B exit in two years [00:39:05] Go‑to‑market: sequencing channels & steady growth [00:41:10] Why TAM is just a sniff test [00:43:31] Why how you make the product matters more than you think [00:47:08] The real value an operating partner brings  

(0:10 - 0:48) The podcast episode begins with hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa introducing the show and thanking sponsors like Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for their support (0:49 - 1:14) They welcome their guest, Virginie Boone, a celebrated wine writer and podcast host for "The Good Stuff" with Karissa Kruse, and discuss her extensive contributions to wine publications. (1:14 - 1:49) Virginie reflects on her experience as a guest on their show and the benefits of co-hosting, which allows for diverse perspectives and shared responsibilities. (1:50 - 11:48) The conversation highlights Virginie's blog for Sonoma County Wine Growers, where she covers a wide range of topics, from local agricultural history to broader cultural trends, showcasing her curiosity and storytelling skills.  (3:12 - 6:08) Virginie shares her background as a travel writer for Lonely Planet, detailing her early career in digital content and community building, including her work on the Thorn Tree forum. She recounts her transition from travel writing to wine writing, emphasizing the natural connection between the two fields due to their shared focus on sense of place and storytelling. Virginie discusses her current work for Jeb Dunnuck, covering wine regions in California, Washington, Spain, and Argentina, and reflects on her long-standing fascination with Argentina, which she finally visited after years of interest. She also mentions her fluency in French and how it aids her work in Spain, where many winemakers have ties to France. (11:49-18:08) The discussion shifts to Virginie's personal history, including her upbringing as an army brat, her French mother's cultural adjustment to life in the U.S., and her family's eventual settlement in San Francisco. Virginie explains her move to Sonoma County around the time of 9/11, drawn by the region's beauty, proximity to San Francisco, and vibrant community. The hosts and Virginie discuss favorite local spots, including restaurants like Stella and Glen Ellen Star, and wineries like Ramsgate and Beltane Ranch, highlighting the area's rich culinary and wine offerings. (18:09-27:03) The conversation touches on the evolving wine industry, including the rise of white wines and their appeal to younger generations due to their freshness, versatility, and compatibility with diverse cuisines. Virginie and the hosts discuss the importance of independent wine writing, the challenges of modern media, and the joy of discovering well-written, inspiring wine stories. They reflect on the connection between travel writing and wine writing, emphasizing the value of personal experiences and storytelling in understanding wine. (27:04-45:05) Virginie shares her aspirations to visit South Africa, drawn by its wine culture and natural beauty, and discusses the importance of immersing oneself in the places and people behind the wines. The hosts and Virginie explore the concept of "The Good Stuff," inspired by a TED Talk by Karissa Kruse, which encourages savoring life's pleasures and sharing positive stories. They joke about creating a contrasting "The Bad Stuff" series but ultimately focus on the resilience and community spirit of Sonoma County, especially in the face of challenges like wildfires. (45:06-50:34) The episode concludes with a "Fast Five" recipe segment featuring Jacob from Mounds Family Winery, who shares a simple dish of whipped ricotta and marinated tomatoes paired with wine. The hosts announce upcoming events, including the Passport to Dry Creek and the Spring Wine Trail, and discuss the Writing Between the Vines retreat program, which offers writers an opportunity to work in Sonoma's wine country. The episode wraps up with gratitude for Virginie's participation and a reflection on the joy of connecting through wine and storytelling.  

We're coming off one of the most action-packed single weekends of the trail running year. We recap Lake Sonoma, Gorge Waterfalls, Desert Rats by UTMB, Calamorro Skyrace, Marathon des Sables, and the BPN Backyard Ultra all in one episode with co-host Alyssa Clark.Lotti Brinks ran fifth overall at Gorge Waterfalls 100K and shattered the women's course record. Dylan Bowman suggested it might be the trail performance of the year, and we ask whether she's now a legitimate podium threat at Western States. Jennifer Lichter won the 50K against Yao Miao, the back-to-back OCC champion, by nearly four minutes, coming off a 100K course record at Black Canyon this past February. She is the truth right now.At the BPN Backyard Ultra, veteran Mike Egan used a wheelchair to complete 110 miles. When the mud got too thick to push through, he got out and dragged it. It might be the photo of the year in trail running, and we're only in April. The event pulled 19.6 million TikTok searches in its first edition, and we ask: who's building the Trail Team equivalent for backyard ultra?At Marathon des Sables, Des Linden made the podium in her desert ultra debut. We call it her arrival in the trail scene. Heather Jackson won Desert Rats 100K three weeks out from Cocodona 250. She has a vlog series called "The Season That Might Break Me" and we break down what her win means for her race at the Cocodona 250 next month. In a field she wasn't even seeded in, Jane Maus went to Spain and took second at the Calamorro Skyrace in her first official sky race ever.We also cover:Ryan Sullivan going wire-to-wire dominant at Lake Sonoma 100K (a Norda athlete from Grand Junction worth watching)Spencer Shellberg, another Grand Junction name, winning Desert Rats 100K by 40+ minutesGerda Steyn seventh win at Two Oceans, one of the most dominant ultra runners of this generationNicholas Thompson (editor-in-chief of The Atlantic) setting the 50+ American record at the Mad City 50K.Rendezvu, Faves and the case for athlete-led affiliate commerce in trail runningLucy Bartholomew running a 2:41 marathon in Paris to close out a 23-hour training weekGiven to Fly, the new Brian Morrison book on his 2006 Western States near-winPartners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Janji - premium trail running apparelSupport the show