Metro EDGE Presents: EDGE of Greatness
By Metro EDGE
Metro EDGE Presents: EDGE of GreatnessJun 28, 2022
23. Heather and Bean from Urban Flex and Flow
Heather Harrah, a local Yoga studio owner, and Bean Harrah, a local gym owner, met through each other's movement forms. Once they began moving with each other and became connected to the others community, they quickly realized how much their clients needed the other for balance in body & mind. From this place of love, health, and a passion for well balanced living, Heather & Bean created Urban Flex and Flow.
Hear how this couple views life, work, family, passion, and community in this awe-inspiring conversation.
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Topics covered in this episode:
The Bhagavad Gita, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavad_Gita
Grit, Angela Duckworth, https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/
The Little Prince, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Prince
How yoga works, Geisha Michael Roach, https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53893322
Stephanie snyder, yoga teacher, http://www.stephaniesnyder.com/about
Todd durkin, https://todddurkin.com/
22. Meghan Phillips, Founder and CEO of Honey
Meghan Phillips pioneers a distinctive approach to brand strategy-bringing marketing and design under one undivided roof at Honey, a boldly comprehensive strategy and creative studio in Sacramento, California.
Inspired by her 20-plus years in the food and wine industry, Meghan is a talented storyteller and passionate advocate for community, policy, and young entrepreneurs. Her spirited stance on the power of creative has been sought out by various economic development boards and sparks discussion from coast to coast. As founder and CEO of Honey, she leads a talented team that strategizes and designs work that makes an impact locally and nationally. The result: Empowering passion behind the food, beverage, cannabis and agriculture industries.
As a mom of two, Meghan is also the co-founder of Simple Summers. Simple Summers is the stress-free resource to find the best summer camps for your children — camps that fit your budget, schedule, and children's interests.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Urban flex, Bean and Heather Herra: https://www.urbanflexandflow.com/
- Viansa winery: https://www.viansa.com/
- Java city coffee: https://javacity.com/
- Cupcake vineyards: https://www.cupcakevineyards.com/
- The passion economy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/239718/the-passion-economy-by-adam-davidson/
- Adam Davidson, the economist for the New Yorker, Planet Money: https://adamdavidson.com/
- Link the SXSW interview: https://workbyhoney.com/sxsw-x-honey/
- Chamber small business center: https://metrochamber.org/2022/04/sacramento-metro-chamber-launches-the-metrobusiness-center-that-provides-comprehensive-free-resources-for-small-businesses/
- Cap to cap: https://metrochamber.org/cap23/
- Trish Kelly: https://www.valleyvision.org/people/trish-kelly/,
- Simple summers: https://www.simplesummers.com/
- Binchoyaki: https://www.binchoyaki.com/
- The Alchemist: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144590-the-alchemist
- Dopamine nation: https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation
21. What A Professional Runner Can Teach You About Life with Shadrack Biwott
Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with Shadrack Biwott, an accomplished long distance runner living right here in Folsom, CA. Born and raised in Kenya, Shadrack came to the United States in 2002 where his running career took off. Hear why he started running as a boy in Kenya, hear his unique approach to being a professional athlete, and why he believes a simple smile is a superpower.
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Topics included in this episode:
- Rift Valley Province in Kenya
- Boston Marathon
- New York Marathon
- Karen Locke, agent
- John Mansoor, CA International Marathon Founder
A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley’s, and Metro EDGE.
20. Recipe for Success with Chris Barnum-Dann
Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with Chris Barnum-Dann, chef and owner of Localis. A 2022 Michelin Star recipient, Chris, a native of Forrest Hill, CA, has been leading the charge in Sacramento fine dining. Hear how he got where he is today and learn about his amazing work ethic, his approach to being a fine dining chef, and his love of supporting Sacramento.
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Topics included in this episode:
- Localis
- Forrest Hill, CA
- Kru
- Michelin Guide
- Gratitude
- Success is shared
- Timothy Keller
- Nabeel Qureshi
- Binchoyaki
A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley’s, and Metro EDGE.
19. Behind the Mic with Scott Moak
Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with Scott Moak, or as some of you may know him, Announcer Scott. Since 2002, Scott has been the Public Address Announcer for the Sacramento Kings - having spoken (loudly) in front of nearly 4.5 million people. But that just scratches the surface of what he does… Scott is also a Vice President at Sacramento Republic FC, co-host of a popular entertainment and lifestyle TV show on Fox40, co-owner of a boutique consultancy, and most importantly - dad of two! Hear how, and more importantly why, Scott literally does it all.
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Topics included in this episode:
- Sacramento Children’s Home
- Child Abuse Prevention Council
- Mutual Assistance Network
- Lilliput Family Services
- Gary Gelfand, Fox 40
- Doug Christie, Bobby Jackson, Brad Miller
- Ella Dining Room
- Harlan Coben
- The Breakaway Podcast
- Nelson Mandela - “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”
A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley’s, and Metro EDGE.
18. Origin Story with John Bissell
On this episode, Josh and Sarah sit down with John Bissell, co-founder and co-CEO of Origin Materials. Origin is a materials technology company that is carbon negative, based in West Sacramento, with a mission to transition the world to sustainable materials. John grew up in Sacramento, went to Rio Americano High School and later studied at UC Davis. Find out how he’s raised over half a billion dollars and why he credits a lot of his success to finding the most talented individuals to surround himself with.
17. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work with Rene Jacques and Cam Villa
On this episode, Josh and Sarah sit down with Rene Jacques and Cam Villa, co-owners of Golden Bay Mortgage, a mortgage brokerage firm based in Sacramento. Since 2015, they have built an impressive team of 25 to help individuals create the best home buying experience possible. A lot has changed in the last 12 months for home buyers. Hear their perspectives on the current market, along with how they’ve been so successful at growing their business.
16. 24 Years to Success with Jerry Uhland
In March of 2021, host Josh Albert and co-host Michael Valania sat down with Jerry Uhland. Jerry has been involved in the California rice industry for over 40 years and for the past 24 years has been the driving force behind the CalPlant project. Today he is the CEO at CalPlant, Home of Eureka MDF, a company that recycles rice straw into MDF boards, a widely used building material. Among many other things, Jerry is a driving force in sustainability, an active environmentalist, and someone we can all learn from.
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15. D-E-Ideas with Theodros Gashaw
Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with Theodros Gashaw, the Founder and one half of the Gashaw Group. The Gashaw Group is a consulting firm in Sacramento that provides training on race, structural change, and community advocacy to diverse audiences. The son of Ethiopian Political refugees, Theodros’s story is one we can all learn from.
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14. Small City, Huge Impact with Christopher Cabaldon
Host Sarah England sits down with Christopher Cabaldon, former Mayor of Sacramento, a position he held for two decades. Christopher’s groundbreaking initiatives on urban farms, universal preschool, and college and paid career pathway internships have landed him on national and international stages. Find out how he put West Sacramento on the map and all the lessons learned along the way.
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13. The Art and Science of Consulting with Sylvia Doane Stephenson
Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with Managing Director at Slalom Consulting, Sylvia Doane Stephenson. At Slalom, she leads the Business Advisory Services capability and functions as a trusted partner to clients across industries that include healthcare, technology, life science, retail, and financial services. Passionate about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Sylvia sponsors employee resource groups that include: the Women’s Leadership Network, Prism (supporting the LGBTQ+ community), and .Org (driving community impact). Hear how Sylvia's openness and human-centric nature landed her where she is today and the passions that keep her going.
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Topics covered in this episode:
Sylvia Doane Stephenson on LinkedIn
Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
Positivity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Growth mindset, Urgency
12. Don't Skip Leg Day with Bryan Washington
On this episode of EDGE of Greatness, hosts Josh and Sarah sit down with Bryan Washington, aka Abs, owner of The Academy in Downtown Sacramento. Find out not only the unexpected story of his nickname, but also hear how he strarted one of Sacramento's most successful spaces. Parenthood, entrepreneurship, social responsibility and more.
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Topics covered in this episode:
Bryan Washington Instagram: @theabs1er
The Academy Instagram: @theacademytpc
The Academy website: https://www.theacademyfitness.com/
James Baldwin, author
From Slavery to Freedom by John Hope Franklin
A huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener, and Metro Edge.
11. Big Returns: DiverseCity Ventures with Mariah Lichtenstern
Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with Mariah Lichtenstern, founding partner of DiverseCity Ventures. A graduate of Berkeley, USC, and UCLA, Mariah surrounds herself with everything start ups and diversity. Too many to list, Mariah serves on 2 boards, advises on several initiatives, and has been recognized for her work by Forbes, Crunchbase, inPitchbook, and Business Insider. But you can find her at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and venture capital. This episode is your reminder that you can find alignment in your personal and professional values.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- Mariah Lichtenstern LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahlichtenstern/
- DiverseCity Ventures - https://www.diversecityv.com/
- Book, mastery - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastery_(book)
- National VC University program - https://nvca.org/event/vc-university/
- The growth factory - https://growthfactory.us/
- Black Star Fund - https://blackstar.fund/
- Stealth mode (and other networking groups)
- Taro’s - https://mikunisushi.com/locations/arden-fair/
- Comstock’s magazine - https://www.comstocksmag.com/
- Maya Angelou - https://www.mayaangelou.com/
A huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener, and Metro Edge.
10. More Than Soccer with Todd Dunivant
Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert sit down with General Manager and President of the Sacramento Republic FC, Todd Dunivant, a few days before the club's most historic match, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semi-Final. Todd shares what it means to win on and off the field, what's ahead for Republic FC, and just how well Todd knows David Beckham…
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Topics Included In This Episode:
Dante’s Inferno
Tickets Sold Out for Republic FC’s July 27 U.S. Open Cup Semifinal Match vs. Sporting Kansas City
Republic FC Returns to Folsom State Prison After Two-Year Hiatus
11 Sacramento Players Earn Invite to June YNT Regional ID Center
A huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener, and Metro Edge.
9. People First Leadership with Jamie Von Sossan
Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert talk with Jamie Von Sossan, CEO, President, and Managing Partner of 3fold Communications. They discuss how Jamie navigated her first year as CEO during the pandemic, how she utilizes 3fold's "hungry, human, and humble" guiding principles to lead one of Sacramento's top strategic marketing firms, and more.
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Topics covered in this episode:
3fold’s 3 Core Values: Hungry. Humble. Human.
Harvard Business Review: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief
Sac Biz Journal: 2021 Most Admired CEO: Jamie Von Sossan with 3fold Communications
A huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener, and Metro Edge.
8. On The EDGE with Metro EDGE: Taylor Toledo and Jordan Brown
Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with fellow EDGE leaders Taylor Toledo and Jordan Brown. This episode is your reminder to slow down, find yourself, and live for that person. Hear how Taylor and Jordan have grown their careers in Sacramento and grown in their leadership with Metro EDGE. Consider this your push to sit down, to slow down, and to be intentional.
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Topics covered in this episode:
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
7. Drinking Outside The Box with Kevin Luther
Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with Kevin Luther, winemaker and founder of Lucid Wines. Hear how Kevin is pushing the boundaries of wine making, while making delicious insanely bottles. Lucid Wines has quickly become one of the most welcoming, unique, diverse, and downright fun spots in downtown Sacramento. In this episode, you'll learn that some of the best things happen outside the box.
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Topics covered in this episode:
Blood Oak Winery, Sonoma
South Sacramento
Oak Park, Sacramento
6. Happiness with Dr. Meliksah Demir
Host Josh Albert and guest host Jordan Brown have a happy and fascinating conversation with Dr. Meliksah Demir, a researcher and professor with almost two decades of research experience on happiness, and who is currently the Rekhi Singh Endowed Professor in Happiness at Sacramento State University. The three delve into the specifics of which habits and behaviors can drive happiness, the benefits of happiness for an individual, why happiness is a necessity, and more.
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Topics covered in this episode:
Finland and Denmark are the happiest countries in the world
Character Strengths and Virtues Explanation and Quiz
Happy people (and even orangutans) live longer
5. Dive In, Gluten Free with Danny Turner
Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert chat with Danny Turner, co-owner of Pushkin’s Bakery, Sibling Restaurant, and Babes Ice Cream & Donuts. They discuss Danny and his wife, Olga’s, entrepreneurial success story of establishing a family of go-to spots for gluten and dairy free treats in and around Sacramento, as well as the lessons they learned along the way.
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Topics included in this episode:
4. Stay For The Experience with Ryan Royster
Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert sit down with entrepreneur and creative jack of all trades Ryan Royster, who is Co-Founder & CEO of Last Supper Society. Last Supper Society is a culinary collective and tastemakers community based in Sacramento that designs food experiences that challenge you to reimagine how we break bread together. In this episode Ryan discusses the importance of honest self-expression, his thoughts on building and maintaining an authentic brand, and Last Supper Society’s unique approach to making fine dining experiences more approachable and fun.
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Topics Included In This Episode:
Text Last Supper Society at 916-249-3192
A huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener, and Metro Edge
3. Authenticity Isn't A Brand with A La Mode
Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert have a conversation with A La Mode, reigning Miss Gay Sacramento 2021, and producer and host of multiple shows throughout Northern California. Their discussion covers a range of topics including Ms. Mode’s origin story, her challenges balancing private and professional life, and insights about brand-building and authenticity.
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Topics Covered in this Episode:
A La Mode's Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter and LinkedIn
Pink Wednesday's at Revival at the Sawyer
Ink TV Pride Episode ft. Jay and A La Mode
Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
A huge Thank You to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical
2. Women Who Mean Business with Elena and Michelle Katnik
Hosts Sarah England and Josh Albert sit down with Elena and Michelle Katnik, sisters and co-owners of Sacramento’s TEAMride Indoor Cycling Studios. In this conversation we discuss Elena and Michelle’s journey at TEAMride, including its opening as a family business in 2012, the challenges of operating a small business during the pandemic, and their mission to create a unique environment for their riders that goes beyond fitness.
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Topics Covered in the Episode:
Team Ride Indoor Cycling Studios
A Little Bit of Fun
Moxie Restaurant
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley’s, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener and Metro Edge
1. Purpose-Driven Leadership with Jen Warner
Our 2021 hosts, Michael Valania and Josh Albert, sit down with Jen Warner, formerly Chief Administrative Officer of Raley’s. Now, Jen is the sitting President of the Raley's Operating Company. In this episode we discuss details of her path to becoming the leader she is today. From decisions early in her life that make her seem fearless to how her heroes helped her overcome adversity to forging new paths at iconic, established companies, you don’t want to miss this interview!
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Topics Covered in the Episode:
Raley's 2020 Impact Report Announcement of the First Raley's Impact Report Triple Bottom Line Raley’s 8th Ranked Among Supermarket Chains in National Survey Raley's Ranking in Nationwide Supermarket Size Jen’s Past Experience Columbia Sportswear A Little Bit of Fun SacYard Community Tap House Ro Sham Beaux Lee Ann Womak - "I Hope You Dance" The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson Portland Brunch Queues
COMING March 2021 - Metro EDGE Presents: EDGE of Greatness
We know starting a podcast is soooo 2020. But hey, we had to come up with something to alleviate Zoom fatigue and make us think we're being magically whisked away while we're all staying at home.
THAT'S RIGHT! Your favorite Sacramento Young Professional's group, Metro EDGE is getting into the podcast game. Hosts Michael Valania, Josh Albert, and guests will take you on a journey like no other. Hear our guest tell tales of leadership, innovation and bucking of the system to create the professionals you see today. First episode coming soon with monthly adventures to follow.