What makes a person great in their professional and personal life? How does one become a cultural leader creating the future today and building others to create the future tomorrow? Join your hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England as they sit down for conversations with some of Sacramento's most engaging professionals on how they got to where they are and what you can do to live beyond the EDGE of Greatness.
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:
Stephanie snyder, yoga teacher, http://www.stephaniesnyder.com/about
Todd durkin, https://todddurkin.com/
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:
Stephanie snyder, yoga teacher, http://www.stephaniesnyder.com/about
Todd durkin, https://todddurkin.com/
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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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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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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A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley’s, and Metro EDGE.
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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A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley’s, and Metro EDGE.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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
Slalom Consulting
Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
Allora
Positivity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Growth mindset, Urgency
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/
Tiger
DRiP Espresso
James Baldwin, author
Aoli Bodega
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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 Communications Website
LinkedIn Jamie Von Sossan
Linkedin 3fold Communications
Instagram: @3foldcomm
Reuben Sandwich Origins
3fold’s 3 Core Values: Hungry. Humble. Human.
Harvard Business Review: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief
Sacramento River Cats
Sacramento Mountain Lions
Sac Biz Journal: 2021 Most Admired CEO: Jamie Von Sossan with 3fold Communications
Canon
The Fountainhead
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.
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:
Metro EDGE
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
Jesuit High School
3fold Communications
Majka Pizzeria
Alaro Craft Brewery
5 Minute Journal App
LinkedIn: Jordan Brown
LinkedIn: Taylor Toledo
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:
The Legend of Zelda
UC Davis - Viticulture
Sonoma State - Wine Business
Wine and Spirit Trust (WSET)
Blood Oak Winery, Sonoma
Lucid Wines
South Sacramento
Lovely Day, Bill Withers
Sac High
Oak Park, Sacramento
Lucid Wines at virtual tasting
20 mile march
Localis
The Cat Empire
Brother Ali
Mate
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:
Happiest Foods Study
World Happiness Report
Finland and Denmark are the happiest countries in the world
Mindful.org
Character Strengths and Virtues Explanation and Quiz
Happiness is contagious
Happy people (and even orangutans) live longer
Martin Seligman
The Disoriented by Amin Maalouf
Antalya, Turkey
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:
Pushkin’s Bakery Instagram
Sibling by Pushkin Instagram
Babes Ice Cream & Donuts
Pushkin's Bakery Website
Sibling by Pushkin's Website
Babes Ice Cream & Donuts
Alexander Pushkin
Sushi Ran
There is No Planet B
Sigur Ros - Svefn-g-englar
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:
Last Supper Society Website
Last Supper Society Instagram
Last Supper Society LinkedIn
The Cook In on Youtube
Kodaiko Ramen & Bar
Lisa Elias, Live Artist
Cannon
South
Kru
Tiger
100 Black Women
Prince
The Academy
Casino Mine Ranch
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
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 Eats and Drinks
Bingo at Pizzasaurus Rex
A La Mode Merch
FTLP at Badlands
916 Ink
Ink TV Pride Episode ft. Jay and A La Mode
Sacramento LGBT Community
Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
90.3 KDVS
A huge Thank You to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical
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
Michelle Katnik
Elena Katnik
Team Ride From Home
A Little Bit of Fun
Pushkin’s Bakery
Zocalo
Moxie Restaurant
Levels by Acivii
Sirius XM Chill Station
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
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!
See Topics Covered in the Episode below for more information.
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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
Hosts Michael Valania and Josh Albert converse with Jen Warner, Chief Administrative Officer of Raley’s. 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!
See Topics Covered in the Episode below for more information.
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Topics Covered in the Episode Raley’s
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
Hosts Michael Valania and Josh Albert sit down with Dr. Brian King, Chancellor, Los Rios Community College District to discuss Brian's long and winding path to becoming a chancellor (and learning what the position even was!), the pandemic as a catalyst for change, transparency in leadership, and setting a vision that permeates throughout the students and team he serves.
Brian King has served as Chancellor for the four colleges in the Los Rios Community College District since 2013. Los Rios is one of the largest and most diverse districts in California. The District includes American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges, and currently enrolls approximately 77,000 students each semester.
Founded in 1965, Los Rios has served more than 1.2 million students in its more than half century of existence. Los Rios graduates are key contributors at virtually every business and organization in the capital region. The strength and vitality of the Sacramento area is strongly connected to the success of Los Rios and its four colleges.
King is the current Chair of the Valley Vision Board of Directors and a member of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council Board of Directors, the Align Capital Region Executive Committee, the Sacramento Metro Chamber Board, the Dignity Health Sacramento Service Area Community Board, the Los Rios Foundation Board, the Wells Fargo Community Advisory Board, and the Comstock’s Magazine Editorial Board. King is a past president of the Community College League of California’s Chief Executive Office Board and a past chair of the boards of the Community College League of California and the California Community College Athletics Association. He has also received a Fulbright Fellowship to Russia with a group of community college leaders from across the United States.
King received his B.A. in History from the University of Missouri-Columbia, his J.D. from Duke University School of Law, and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas.
Some show references
Los Rios Community College District
Tech mogul supports future STEM students
The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership
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.