Videos

Join us for an engaging conversation with Will DeBoard, Co-Owner of Bookish, Modesto’s new bookstore located in historic Roseburg Square. Will shares his journey from growing up in Hughson and scoring a memorable soccer goal during an earthquake to pursuing English studies at MJC and working at the Modesto Bee.…

Brittney Nunes returns to interview Joseph Magnelli, the founder of Defiant Baking Company in Lodi, CA. In this episode, Joseph shares his inspiring journey to Lodi, and how his passion for baking bread turned into a thriving business. He talks about crafting bread, making delicious pizzas, and his exciting plans…

Welcome to this exciting episode of *The 209 Journey Podcast*, featuring Brittney Nunes in her debut interview with Matt Jones, the inspiring owner of Honest Acre Farm. As a first-generation farmer who never imagined life on a farm, Matt shares how he discovered his passion for growing food without any…

In this episode, we chat with Mariana Bejar, owner of Cafecito Mio, a mobile coffee business that’s become a community favorite. Mariana shares how growing up in an entrepreneurial family shaped her dreams and led to the launch of Cafecito Mio in January 2023. As she celebrates her first anniversary,…

On the first episode of the new season, Luis' sister, Aster, joins the podcast team and interviews him about his podcasting career of a few years now! Get to know more about the host/producer of The 209 Journey, Luis Urbano! He talks about how he started podcasting, the goals of…

In this episode, we chat with Veronica Gover, owner of Corazon Desserts, about her inspiring journey from Leon, Guanajuato to the 209 and how she discovered her passion for custom cookie-making—despite not enjoying baking at first! Veronica takes us behind the scenes of her creative process, sharing the stories behind…

In this episode, I interview Maria Madrigal, owner of Salsa by Mary, a salsa business she started just last year. Maria shares the challenges she faced getting her business off the ground, from navigating small business ownership to selling her homemade salsa to a wider audience. She reflects on the…

On this episode, I interview Julia Cardona, owner of Julia Elizabeth: Clothing & Emporium in Stockton, CA. Julia talks about majoring in Communications at the University of the Pacific to launching her own business. Follow/shop Julia Elizabeth at: https://www.shopjuliaelizabeth.com/ https://instagram.com/shopjuliaelizabeth https://www.facebook.com/shopjuliaelizabeth/ If you haven't followed the show on social media…

In this episode, I interview Orlando "Zeps" Molina, author of the hip hop-inspired children's book series "Rhymosaurs". Zeps shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn to discovering freestyle rap, working at Audible, and creating a fun and educational book series for kids that blends storytelling with hip hop. He…

In this episode, we chat with John Bos, the owner of Dutch Hollow Farms, as he shares the incredible story of his family’s journey from the Netherlands to California in pursuit of the American dream. John talks about how his family settled in Modesto to start a dairy farm and…

In this engaging video interview, Rachel Hernandez, a dedicated Councilmember and candidate for mayor of Riverbank, CA, delves into her political journey and the passion that drives her to serve her community. She reflects on her experience running for City Council and the significant impact she's made, such as securing…

In this episode, I interview Nancy Singh, the owner of Fancy Bagels in Patterson, CA, to discuss her inspiring journey from Guanajuato, Mexico, to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Nancy shares the story behind her newly opened breakfast and brunch spot, Fancy Bagels, and reflects on her past business ventures, the…

Wake up and smell the coffee! Today's episode is an inspiring conversation with Erik Justo, the co-founder of Atwater's very own Coffee Dudes Co. From his journey relocating from the Bay Area to the 209, to the story behind building a local coffee business, Erik shares the highs, the challenges,…

In today's episode, I interview the owner/CEO of Valley Allergy + Wellness in Stockton, CA, Deborah Chan! She talks about how she got into the field, starting Valley Allergy/Wellness, success stories, and more! Follow Valley Allergy + Wellness at: https://www.valleyallergywellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/valleyallergywellness/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091973934108 If you haven't followed the show on social…

Today's interview is with the owner and instructor of Seon Do Martial Arts in Escalon, Matthew Norton! He talks about where his passion for martial arts came from, how Seon Do started, the two martial arts offered at Seon Do (Korean Karate/Brazilian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), future business plans, and more! Follow…

On this episode I interview the founder of LadyBubs Studio, Brittney Nunes! She talks about her interest in animation, working for Disney, her return home to Modesto, how LadyBubs Studio got started, the services that LadyBubs Studio offers, and more! Follow LadyBubs Studio at: https://www.instagram.com/ladybubsstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/@ladybubsstudio https://www.facebook.com/ladybubsstudio If you haven't…

Tune in live or after to this T2J Podcast Interview with Marlene Dolores (Previous T2J Podcast Guest, also known as "La Guera del Acordeon", singer for Los Reales del Norte) & Alexis Muñoz (singer for Mariachi La Union), as well as live music! Show is presented by The 209 Journey…

On this episode I interview Sebastian Saldana, the owner of one of Stockton's most unique arcades, Arcade Replay! He talks about how he got into video games, how the business started, future business plans, and more! Tune in to the video version of the podcast on YouTube or Facebook to…

On this episode of the podcast, I interview two guests, the co-founders of 209 Run Club, Alfredo Cazarez and Christian Perez! They talk about how the running club started, share running stories, the events that 209 Run Club has had, and more! Follow 209 Run Club at: https://www.instagram.com/209runclub/ https://linktr.ee/209runclub If…

On this episode I interview the host of The Briller Project Podcast, who's also a photographer, writer, & speaker, Nico Belasco! He talks about how his podcast started, the podcasts he helps produce, his writing/photography career, and more! Follow Nico at: https://www.instagram.com/nicobelasco/ https://www.instagram.com/thebrillerproject/ https://www.instagram.com/nicobelascophotography/ If you haven't followed the show…

Today's episode is an interview with the owner of Blame the Flame Candle, a premium candle & wax melts business in Modesto, Esparanza Vargas! She talks about how she got into making candles, the start of the business (including how the name was decided), future business plans, and more! Follow/Purchase…

On this episode I interview Michelle Hensley, owner of Lodi's Ceramics Studio, Meet the Maker! She talks about how her interest in the ceramics world came about, starting Meet the Maker, the ceramics available online & at the studio, the ceramic classes offered, and more! Follow Meet the Maker at:…

On this episode, I interview the owner of About Face, a face painting business based in Stockton, CA, Brenda Martinez Ortiz! She talks about how the business got started, events she's done face painting at, future events, and more! Follow About Face at: https://www.aboutface209.com/ https://instagram.com/aboutface209 If you haven't followed the…

On the podcast today, I interview the founder of the Modesto Art Academy (also known as MoArt), a community-based art school that was founded a few years ago. He talks about attending art school, how he started the academy, the art classes they offer for kids & adults, and more!…