Spotlighting Stories
Spotlighting Stories is about following your curiosity and appreciating the people, stories, and things that are often overlooked.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 52: Opening A Ramen Restaurant In California With A Ramen Master From Japan
I interviewed the co-owner of my favorite ramen restaurant. Meet Abraum Plaut from Mensho Tokyo SF!
Episode 51: The Iranian Fusion Food Truck That Is Conquering Southern California
I've been eating tahdig for as long as I can remember. And now, someone is making tacos with it? Meet Bayan Ghahramani, the owner of Tahdig Tacos!
Episode 50: The Remarkable Journey Of An Iranian Immigrant
My mom is an Iranian immigrant who left the country after the 1979 revolution. She shares stories on the crazy things she's been through, and the crazy things that are still happening in Iran.
Episode 49: What If Jazz Music Could Come To You?
I was riding my e-bike and stumbled upon a unique musical performance in downtown San Francisco. Meet Omar Aran, the director of the Bay Area Jazz Mobile!
Episode 48: The Engineer Who Created A Bot To Get Airport Appointments
Getting a timely Global Entry appointment at San Francisco International Airport used to be a challenging task. Until Oliver Song created the SFO Global Entry Bot!
Episode 47: What Is Van Life Really Like?
On my drive to work, I noticed a special van that captured my curiosity. Meet Hannah Eide, a young explorer who is traveling the country in her van!
Episode 46: The Life Of An Overseas Professional Basketball Player
The international basketball scene features some of the best competition in the world. Xavier Johnson from Tezenis Verona spotlights the ups & downs of his overseas lifestyle.
Episode 45: The Nathan For You Guest Who Beat Cancer And Modeled In Europe
As a passionate fan of Nathan For You, there has always been one scene that stood out to me the most. It is my honor to present an interview with West De Young, whose life story goes much deeper than…
Episode 44: 11th Annual 3 Legged Dog Picnic
A sign in San Francisco inspired me to find out the story behind it. Meet Franny Corsick, the creator of the annual 3 Legged Dog Picnic!
Episode 43: The Most Interesting Puppeteer In The World
A van that drove past me caught my attention and led to a fascinating conversation. Meet Chris Rachowicz, creator of the Ricky Roo & Friends puppet shows!
Episode 42: When A Gap Year Turns Into A Thriving Almond Milk Business
When I first tried this delicious almond milk at my local farmers market, it was love at first sip. Meet Arielle Danan, the owner of Beber Almond Milk!
Episode 41: Meet The Corgis Of Corgi Con
I went to Corgi Con in San Francisco to interview the cutest dogs in the world!
Episode 40: Competing In The U.S. Barista Championship
One more episode inspired by the sign I saw at a coffee shop in Seattle. Meet Meg Skop, another one of the winners from the 2022 United States Barista Championship, and the only winner to enter the c…
Episode 39: The Paramedic Turned Coffee Shop Owner
A sign at a coffee shop in Seattle led me to a rabbit hole about the United States Barista Championship. Meet Bryan Overstreet, one of the winners from the 2022 competition and the owner of The Coffe…
Episode 38: Starting An Alcoholic Cold Brew Company With Your Best Friends
The star of this week's show quit his finance job to start a business with his friends. Meet Amin Anjedani, the co-founder of Bomani!
Episode 37: A Slice Of Brazil In The Bay Area
A Brazilian immigrant showcases her country by serving delicious food. Meet Amanda Moreira from Cafe De Casa and Palmetto Superfoods!
Episode 36: From Selling Sneakers To Selling Superfoods
An entrepreneur ignites the Bay Area açaí bowl movement after a chance encounter. Meet Charles Lee from Palmetto Superfoods!
Episode 35: The Professional Tag Player
Everyone played the game of tag as a kid, but can you imagine playing the game professionally as an adult? Well, that's what Kyle Soderman from World Chase Tag does!
Episode 34: The 14 Year Old Sportscaster Taking Over The Country
I reached out to a 14-year-old sportscaster after he caught my attention on Instagram. Meet a rising star in the industry, Lane Frank from Schoolyard Sports!
Episode 33: How Do You Train The Best Defensive Player In The NFL?
You see Aaron Donald dominating on the field, but what you don't see is all the work he puts in behind the scenes. You know who does? Our guest this week, DeWayne Brown from 2Tenths Speed & Agility!