My SGV Podcast
Welcome to the My SGV Podcast. A show where you will hear personal stories of triumph over failures, and how others successfully navigated the unique landscape that is the San Gabriel Valley. What makes us different? Well, just like you, we have chosen the San Gabriel Valley for our home or businesses, or both. We believe it is the people and small businesses that make this community great and we love to share their stories with you. We always encourage your questions and feedback and you can find all of our contact information at sgvmasterkey.com.
Podcasting since 2020 • 241 episodes
My SGV Podcast
Latest Episodes
Lupita & Dennis Ramirez - Marketing That Grows Small Businesses
In this episode, I sit down with Lupita Ramirez and Dennis Ramirez, the husband and wife team behind Think, Create & Connect, Inc., a family owned creative marketing agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through bran...
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Episode 238
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1:08:04
Shaunt Der Ohannesian - Loss, Recovery, and Carrying a Family Legacy in Pasadena
In this episode, I sit down with Shaunt Der Ohannesian, the son of Shahan Der Ohannesian and part of the family behind Lee’s Hoagie House in Pasadena. Lee’s has become a true neighborhood staple, and Shaunt now helps run day to day operations w...
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Episode 237
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1:06:14
Jordan "JMKM" Maldonado - From Studio Sessions to Street Food: The Unreal Poke Story
Here’s the story of a producer, creative, father, and entrepreneur who blends music, storytelling, and authentic Hawaiian food. Born and raised in Pepe‘ekeo, Hawai‘i and rooted in values of aloha and community, he moved to the San Gabriel Valle...
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Episode 236
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1:10:13
Dorothy Xiao - Writing, Casting, Producing: Turning Lived Experience into Cinema
Here’s the story of a first-generation Chinese American filmmaker whose roots in Alhambra and the San Gabriel Valley shape every frame she makes. With a psychology degree from UCLA and a name honoring her parents’ immigration lawyer, she crafts...
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Episode 235
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1:16:43
Brian Cooper - Restaurant Funding Playbook: Pre-Purchased Meals for Cash Flow
Here’s a conversation with a restaurant growth operator who’s spent 20+ years at the intersection of dining, loyalty, and partnerships. From helping launch LivingSocial’s first outside sales footprint to expanding Square’s Caviar gourmet delive...
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Episode 234
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