The Palo Alto Podcast with Erica Glessing

Sonia Li A dance teacher at Stanford University, Sonia Li shares enthusiasm and over-the-top refreshing energy for dancing with drums as the backdrop! Sonia teaches the POUND Rockout workout (full body cardio workout inspired by drumming) and the Barre Sculpt (full body toning, strengthening, and lengthening workout choreographed to the beat of the music). She teaches at Stanford, the Bay Club, and sometimes at Athleta in Town & Country Village (Palo Alto) as a special guest. If you are curious about taking dance you can contact Sonia Li by email at Sonia@starburst-consulting.com.

Max Shapiro From recruiting for the NBA to executive staffing, Max Shapiro shares what goes into recruiting plus how to pitch new ideas for start-up companies to angel investors! Max is the founder and CEO of PeopleConnect, bringing remarkable energy, a rare blend of experience, a sense of creativity, and a tenaciousness that has made it possible for many startups and established companies to add key talent to their teams. A lifelong entrepreneur, a consummate networker and a business strategist, Max understands the minds and passions of startups and companies focused on growth. His company can be found here: www.PeopleConnectStaffing.com

Dr. Kim D'Eramo Dr. Kim D'Eramo is a mind-body wellness expert, traditional physician, and she walks and talks about her favorite line of clothing (just happens to be Athleta) in this episode on happiness and tips for healthy joy going into summer. www.DrKimD.com for more!   Theme Music for The Palo Alto Podcast by Kris Yenney (www.CageFreeMusicians.com)! Many thanks to the Palo Alto Athleta store for sponsoring the Palo Alto Podcast's first mixer on May 8!  

The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo Plans a Big Move, Expansion Executive director John Aikin steps into the future in this conversation about the massive expansion underway, the new name, and the plans for the animals and buildings as The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo prepares for an 18-month overhaul in the existing building and grounds. The zoo will be open for camps all summer! In case you weren't sure! Here's more: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/jmz/

Lauren Bigelow on "Home is Where the Art Is" Affordable Housing Arts Competition Today on the show, discover how you can put your artistic talents to work in support of affordable housing in Palo Alto and communities nearby. Palo Alto Housing is hosting an arts competition for May as Affordable Housing Month in one of the most expensive housing markets on the planet. Affordable housing is a challenge here, and this new competition is designed to bring new awareness in a special way. City of Palo Alto residents, young people, and people on the waiting list for affordable housing are all eligible to participate, and Palo Alto Housing (a nonprofit organization) is also seeking art friendly panelists to help judge the competition. Find out more here: http://pah.community/artcontest/

Oets Emmons Lifelong Palo Alto resident Oets Emmons shares his insight into getting sober (and why it's a lot better than being in jail) plus resources for anyone you may know who is grappling with the awareness of healing from alcoholism. Many thanks to the musical gifts of Kris Yenney for the theme music (www.CageFreeMusicians.com for more) and to Athleta in Town & Country Village for support of the show!

Jack Goode Today, Jack Goode, the director of Leadership and Community Engagement for the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce shares (spoiler alert!) the story on the amazing contributions of the winners of the 2018 Tall Tree Awards, coming up later in May in Palo Alto! Plus a look at how Jack became involved in the community starting with the YMCA. Today's a great show, enjoy! www.PaloAltoChamberofCommerce.org for more!   Thank you! Thank you to the lovely music of longtime Palo Alto resident Kris Yenney (www.CageFreeMusicians.com) and the contributions of Athleta, where you can suit up for summer now (located in the Town & Country Village X from Palo Alto High School).

Jennifer Rutherford How much fun can children have in Palo Alto on April 28 with the brand new #FlashDash 18 Scavenger Hunt! It's a new and exciting event that will raise funds for children and teachers in East Palo Alto, brought to you by the Junior League of the Mid-Peninsula. Join Jennifer Rutherford today for all the scoop and more!

Ciara Baynes Ciara Baynes taps into the power of dance to lead the Bar Method at Town & Country in Palo Alto. In this Wellness Wednesday interview, Ciara shares her secrets for saying mentally aware, awake, and ready to teach each day. https://barmethod.com/locations/palo-alto/ Resources Thank you cellist Kris Yenney for the lovely theme music (www.CageFreeMusicians.com) and Athleta in Town & Country for sponsoring upcoming podcast events!

Today the Palo Alto Podcast chats with Kendra Rosenberg on what's hot, what's not, and what is in the middle of change for design, remodeling and new homes in Palo Alto. Kendra grew up in Palo Alto, and her mom was a high school counselor.  She opened her own design studio last year, and she's never looked back!  Kendra Rosenberg is the principal designer of KNR Design Studio. She has over 10 years of design experience spanning luxury hotels, high-end residences, and modern and traditional houses. Kendra is passionate about creating beautiful and elegant designs that are highly functional and uniquely tailored to her clients. She is a U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C) and an associate member of American Institute of Architects (AIA). Kendra holds a Masters in Architecture from University of Southern California where she won multiple awards for her architectural designs. Here is a little bit more about her design company: KNR Design Studio focuses on residential architecture, including new homes, whole-house renovations, rebuilds, additions, and remodels throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our design is driven by aesthetics, everyday-usability, and personalization. We work closely with the site and environment to design a functional, beautiful, and energy efficient house that expresses our clients' taste and personality. Her labor of love is contributing to the Magical Bridge Playground at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto. Sponsors & Resources Many thanks to Kris Yenney, longtime Palo Alto cellist, for the original theme music. You can find out more here: https://cagefreemusician.com/ If you have a story or guest to suggest to The Palo Alto Podcast please send an email to ThePaloAlto @ gmail.com and host Erica Glessing will get back with you quicklyi!

Today's episode of the Palo Alto Podcast salutes Jack Richardson, who recently earned a scholarship for his outstanding improvement. Host Erica Glessing talks about what is required for an athlete to go from walk-on to scholarship player. The Palo Alto Podcast is seeking stories of overcoming odds and achieving greatness. Please email ThePaloAltoPodcast@gmail.com with your story ideas and interview ideas! Next week look for stories on design trends and renovations; plus a walk through the Junior Museum & Zoo to chat about the renovations and move to temporary quarters for the animals and the exhibits. A big thanks to Athleta at Town & Country Village for sponsoring an upcoming celebration event for The Palo Alto Podcast.

Nina Price Nina Price is a licensed acupuncturist and success coach for midlife women who has lived in Palo Alto for several decades! She who helps women over 40 “push the reset button” on their health and the rest of their lives, so that they can have Midlife Without Crisis. With an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, she is a former Silicon Valley high tech marketing exec who after twenty years in the computer industry learned that “it was time to do something else”. In 2001 she “pushed her own reset button” and reinvented herself as a board certified healthcare professional so she could serve other women as they tackle the transformations that come with midlife. Call her if you might be catching a cold! www.NinaPrice.com

Today on The Palo Alto Podcast, we celebrate "Palo Alto Day" commemorating the day the city was voted on for incorporation in 1894! Joining host Erica Glessing is historian Steve Staiger! For more on the history of Palo Alto go here: www.PAHistory.org Thank you for listening! On a news note, the Palo Alto City Council voted to create Palo Alto Day very recently! Today is the first of its kind! Sponsors, Resources & Credits Theme Music by long-time Palo Alto cellist, Kris Yenney (for more about Kris go to cagefreemusician.com)  

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The Palo Alto Podcast features real estate, business, money, wellness, philanthropy and cultural news from Palo Alto, plus interviews with characters, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays online in ITUNES and podcast directories everywhere. Launching February 12, 2018!