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.
Episodes
175 episodes
Joanna Law - Nestled with photographic moments
Joanna Law is a renowned fine art photographer known for her stunning maternity, newborn, children, and family portraits. As a proud immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at just eight years old, Joanna discovered her passion for photography alongs...
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1:01:08
Diego Lojero - Golf to skateboarding and comedy
Diego Lojero is a dynamic individual whose journey is a testament to the power of passion, creativity, and unyielding optimism.From an early age, Diego's life had been deeply intertwined with sports. A standout in the world of golf, he ...
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Episode 174
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1:07:00
Kitty Lam - Pie fusion of the British-Cantonese kind
Kitty Lam is a British-born Chinese chef who seamlessly merges the comforting tradition of British pies with the bold, vibrant flavors of Cantonese cuisine. Born in London and with deep roots in Hong Kong, Kitty has crafted a unique culinary ni...
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Episode 173
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1:06:13
Hawk & Sophia Tea - Soaring back to Cambodian taste
Hawk & Sophia, an inspiring AAPI husband-and-wife team who have redefined the classic wing experience with their distinctive recipes and techniques. They started started the trailblazing restaurant Shlap Muan together in San Francisco, late...
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Episode 172
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57:22
Angie Covarrubias Aguilar - Champion of education and moving students upward
Angie Covarrubias Aguilar is a dedicated San Gabriel Valley resident whose life and career reflect a deep commitment to education and community service. Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Angie graduated from Baldwin Park High School be...
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Episode 171
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58:17
Gary Wat - Transforming real estate from community-driven innovation
Gary Wat is a visionary real estate agent known for his innovative approach and deep-rooted passion for community building. His journey into real estate is anything but conventional. Initially on the lookout for investors for a school-related p...
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Episode 170
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1:10:08
Cynthia Duarte - From influencer to advocate
Cynthia Duarte grew up in El Sereno and currently resides in Covina. She works for the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization with locations in Pasadena, Monrovia, and Duarte. Cynthia's journey with the organization ...
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Episode 169
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51:13
Victor Ving - Art greetings in the States
Victor Ving is a renowned muralist and the creative force behind the Greetings Tour, a nationwide public art project that transforms communities with vibrant, large-letter postcard-style murals. Victor's journey in art began with his roots in N...
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Episode 168
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52:50
'Popeye' Ray Corona - Boxing as the third man
Ray Corona, also known as Popeye Ray, grew up navigating a challenging environment in El Monte, Baldwin Park, and Bassett, California. His early years were marked by instability, spending time in foster care and various temporary homes before e...
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Episode 167
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55:24
Carlos Aguilar: Part 2 - SGV philosophy & freeways
Carlos "Big Brown Dad" Aguilar hails from La Puente, CA, where he has carved out a remarkable career as a multifaceted multimedia producer, writer, and content strategist with over two decades of experience crafting compelling narratives for br...
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Episode 166
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1:01:33
Steve Soo Hoo - Forging the past, present, and palate of SGV
Steve Soo Hoo was born in Los Angeles, raised at the foothill of Dodger stadium in LA Chinatown and later moved to San Gabriel Valley to the city of Montebello. He is the youngest of three children to a family who is one of the original foundin...
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Episode 165
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1:01:39
Pamela James Segerquist - Resilience: Bay Area Challenges and SGV Triumphs
Pamela James Segerquist grew up in San Gabriel, attended San Gabriel High School, and was actively involved in a YMCA service club during her formative years. Before returning to her hometown, Pamela embarked on a journey that took her to the B...
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Episode 164
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59:10
Javier Servin - Howser in the SGV
Javier Servin AKA Foo Howser is a dude that loves the rich and diverse history of California and wants to get others excited about it as well. His passion for California history was sparked by watching Huell Howser and by the amazing history te...
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Episode 163
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59:12
Eric Gee - Coaching the Personality
Eric Gee has administered personality-based life coaching for more than twenty years. He built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teache...
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Episode 162
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1:04:17
Elizabeth Yang - From engineer & lawyer to leader
Elizabeth Yang is the dynamic CEO and Founder of Yang Law Offices. Since 2007, Elizabeth has been a powerhouse in the legal world, specializing in Intellectual Property Law, including Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Prosecution and Litigation,...
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Episode 161
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1:10:35
Rebekka Lien - Travel 30 countries to Hollywood
Rebekka Lien is an actress, stand up comedian and creative who can bust out in song and dance, playing cello and piano at the same time. She can paint you a beautiful abstract art, graffiti, sew up some fashion designs. She has a podcast called...
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Episode 160
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57:17
Rick Izquieta - Get back at it with comedy
Comedian Rick Izquieta debuted his stand-up comedy in 2013 on the Starz TV Network’s comedy show “STAANN' DUP!!” and has quickly become a prominent figure in the comedy scene. His witty observations and humorous takes on family, friends, and ev...
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Episode 159
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1:17:53
Maggie Moran - Trailblazing leader of Adams Pack Station
Maggie Moran made a bold career change from a desk job to a life in the wilderness, becoming a leader in the rugged terrain of the Angeles National Forest. She took over Adams Pack Station, a unique operation where donkeys are the main movers, ...
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Episode 158
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1:16:26
Dr. Matt Klingler - Strengthen your health, literally
Dr. Matt Klingler is a dedicated physical therapist and owner of Village Fitness and Physical Therapy in San Marino and Glendora. Passionate about helping people redefine their age and reclaim their health, Dr. Matt focuses on movement, nutriti...
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Episode 157
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1:01:14
Cindy Nagamura Chen - Crafting beer with passion and precision
Cindy Chen is the creative force behind BRAMS Beer. Inspired by a chance encounter with a French pilsner, Cindy and her partner Carl embarked on a brewing journey that would soon become their passion.From mastering brewing techniques ...
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Episode 156
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59:31
Lawrence Suarez - From corporate home to funeral entrepreneurship
Lawrence Suarez, a proud native of Los Angeles and first-generation Filipino, has deep roots in California, with cherished memories of growing up in its diverse landscape. Fond of the tradition of dining in Alhambra for dim sum, he embraces t...
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Episode 155
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54:48
Robert Calixto - Crafting the lumpia legacy
Robert Calixto has been a fixture in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) since 1986, where he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship and community building. In 2000, he founded Sunflowers Real Estate and Mortgage, marking the beginning of his ent...
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Episode 154
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1:01:50
Rocke Sanchez - Passion Change: DJ to DJ Tech
Rocke Sanchez is the creator & owner of SHÄDÖW Sun Covers and a DJ Tech for major music festivals across the US. Rocke was introduced to the DJ culture in the 8th grade, when a fellow student gave him a cassette with 90s Techno...
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Episode 153
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46:11
Vanessa Tilaka Kalb - From Thai Market to Cheesery: a culinary journey
Vanessa Tilaka Kalb’s family has been in the food business for several generations, beginning with her grandparents in Thailand who owned a restaurant below their apartment and her father’s Thai market in Los Angeles, which was the first of its...
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Episode 152
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58:08
Grace Takayama - Journey from bookkeeping legacy to California dreams
Grace Takayama was born to a Korean mother and a Japanese Father. Nearly all her friends and family had traditional roles installed in them, the husband worked and the wife took charge of the household. Most of the men in her family...
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Episode 151
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1:00:11