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Episode 18: Journalist Justin Chapman Sep 19, 2021

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Journalist Justin Chapman joins the show to talk about how his journey of covering the news started when he made some himself when he was elected to the Altadena Town Council at just 19 years old.

A native of Altadena, Justin was a child actor and was featured in commercials, television shows, and movies.

These varied experiences prepared him for a career covering local news. He was a contributing writer and reporter for the Pasadena Weekly before joining Pasadena Now in 2019.

In 2020, he launched the television program Well Read with Justin Chapman, and in April 2021, NewsRap Local with Justin Chapman. The monthly show, which is available on Pasadena Media’s TV channel and streaming apps (and YouTube), is a hyper-local news talk show that features noteworthy stories and a featured guest.

For the latest on Justin’s work, please visit him at justindouglaschapman.com and follow him on Instagram and Twitter.

Special Guest: Journalist Justin Chapman

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Episode 17: Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin Sep 08, 2021

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Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin joins the show to discuss how a trip to his local fire station as a young child would inspire him to pursue a career in helping others. He would go on to become a firefighter paramedic, a helicopter flight paramedic, and an accomplished department administrator.

Before coming to Pasadena, Chief Augustin was the Deputy Fire Chief for the Sacramento Fire Department, a position that put him in charge of 720 sworn and civilian employees, the daily operations of 24 fire stations, and an annual budget of more than $135 million.

Not knowing a single person in our city, Chief Augustin embraced the challenge and opportunity to lead the Pasadena Fire Department with an enthusiastic leadership style built around a passion for serving his community.

Special Guest: Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin

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Episode 16: Rick Cole, the Executive Director of CNU and Former Pasadena Mayor Aug 25, 2021

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Episode 16: Rick Cole, the Executive Director of the Congress for the New Urbanism joins the show to discuss his work in addressing housing challenges, the importance of knowing and understanding our past, and how we need to create a foundation for a stronger Pasadena.

Rick served as a member of the Pasadena City Council for twelve years and was Vice Mayor from 1990-1992 and Mayor from 1992-1994. He is a recognized city administrator and executive that was the City Manager of Azusa, Ventura, and Santa Monica. In addition, he served as Los Angeles Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation.

Link to Rick Cole’s article “How a Black Pasadena Family’s Challenge to White-only Real Estate Covenants Culminated in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling Outlawing them Across America.” in Pasadena Now, dated May 29, 2021 Link: https://bit.ly/3yewN8u

Special Guest: Rick Cole, Executive Director of the Congress for the New Urbanism and Former Pasadena Councilmember, Vice Mayor, and Mayor

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Episode 15: Trevon Sailor, Founder and CEO of Sailor’s Brew Coffee Aug 11, 2021

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Trevon Sailor, Founder and CEO of Sailor’s Brew Coffee, joins the show to discuss his voyage and the origins of his family-owned single-origin coffee business.

Like Sailor’s Brew Coffee, Trevon has navigated an unconventional course. He is a Pasadena native that grew up in the Altadena area. Following years of service as an Airborne Ranger and Police Officer, Trevon is now dedicated to creating a business around quality coffee and an experience that can motivate and inspire his customers.

To purchase their coffee, please visit them at https://www.sailorsbrewcoffee.com/. Follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sailorsbrewcoffee/ and download their free app for a daily cup of motivation.

Special Guest: Sailor’s Brew Coffee Founder and CEO Trevon Sailor

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Episode 14: Nico Co-Founder and CEO Max Levine Jul 28, 2021

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Max Levine, Co-Founder and CEO of Nico joins the show to talk about his journey into real estate investment, the problem with our current approach to housing, and how Nico helps build equity for its residents and community.

Nico Echo Park is a public benefit real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in rent-stabilized multifamily and mixed-use property. Considered to be the world’s first neighborhood real estate investment trust, Nico Echo Park offers local and non-local investors the ability to become shareholders in the properties it owns.

For more information and to get a copy of their offering circular and their 2020 Neighborhood Impact Report, please visit them at https://mynico.com and follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nicoechopark.

Special Guest: Nico Co-Founder and CEO Max Levine

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Episode 13: Melissa Woolf-Heger of Gold Line Pilates Jul 14, 2021

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Melissa Woolf-Heger, Founder and Principal Instructor at Gold Line Pilates, joins the show to share her approach to serving her clients, how creativity and determination got her through the pandemic, and the incredible story of why she became an instructor (it involves sailing around the world).

Passionate about small businesses and supporting our community, Melissa also shares some advice to young entrepreneurs and lessons learned from a life well-lived.

For more information on Gold Line Pilates, please visit them at https://goldlinepilates.com

Special Guest: Melissa Woolf of Gold Line Pilates

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Episode 12: Community Advocate Blair Miller Jun 30, 2021

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Episode 12: Blair Miller joins the show to talk about her journey in urban planning and affordable housing and lessons she learned from serving on several of the most important city commissions in Pasadena.

We also discuss some challenges and opportunities Pasadena faces, what makes our city so special, and the most effective ways to create meaningful change in our community.

For more information on the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition, please visit www.pasadenacsc.org and to support Heritage Housing Partners, please visit them at www.hhphousing.org.

Special Guest: Blair Miller

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Episode 11: Pasadena CLSC’s Dennis Robinson Jun 16, 2021

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Pasadena CLSC’s Dennis Robinson joins the show to talk about the responsibility of upholding his family’s legacy in our city, his own journey creating a Pasadena-focused brand, and the role that community plays in his life and in growing the business.

We also talk about the Rose City Market and 626 Dena Day on June 26th as Pasadena CLSC is a co-organizer of the event with Hood Liberation. Bringing together about fifty-minority owned vendors, the event will be held from noon to 7:00 pm at 2283 North Fair Oaks Avenue (Metropolitan Baptist Church).

For more information about Pasadena CLSC, please visit them at www.pasadenaclsc.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Special Guest: Pasadena CLSC Co-Founder and Creative Director Dennis Robinson

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Episode 10: Neon Retro Arcade’s Mia Mazadiego May 19, 2021

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Neon Retro Arcade’s Mia Mazadiego joins the show to talk about how a Street Fighter II pinball machine changed her life and how her husband’s hobby of collecting vintage arcade games launched their business.

We also talk about the power of social media to help promote small businesses, her service to Old Pasadena, and the importance of community, especially during Covid.

For more information on Neon Retro Arcade, please visit them at www.neonretroarcade.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Special Guest: Neon Retro Arcade Owner Mia Mazadiego

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Episode 9: Dr. Thelma T. Reyna, PhD May 05, 2021

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Dr. Thelma T. Reyna, PhD joins the show to discuss her literary journey from Kingsville, Texas to her founding of Golden Foothills Press, a Pasadena based micro indie press.

An award-winning author and poet, Thelma was a teacher and administrator for thirty-four years before becoming a publisher with the goal of fostering and supporting new voices and cultivating multicultural literary diversity.

For more information on Thelma’s work and to purchase her books, such as her latest full length poetry collection, Dearest Papa, or When the Virus Came Calling, an anthology she contributed to and edited, please visit www.goldenfoothillspress.com.

Special Guest: Dr. Thelma T. Reyna, PhD

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