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Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D., Brings History Alive with Passion and Purpose

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Sonia Begonia: Redefining What a Bay Area Influencer Looks Like

Q: How do you feel the influencer culture in the Bay Area differs from the Beverly Hills scene where you spent your 20s, and what unique “NorCal” values do you bring to your brand?SB: I think my sweet spot lives right in between. Beverly Hills taught me how to dream big, and the Bay Area taught me how to build tho..

Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D., Brings History Alive with Passion and Purpose

Q: You’ve been called one of the most innovative historians of your generation. How do you define innovation in historical scholarship?KB: I think innovation in historical scholarship is the willingness to explore topics that others might not have considered—or the willingness to grapple with familiar topics in ne..

Congenial, Upbeat, Professional, with a Flair for Comedy Meet Voice Over Actor & Radio Personality Kim Vestal

Q: You majored in Radio/TV Broadcasting at San Jose State University … did you have any idea you were going to have a long career in radio broadcasting?KV: I was drawn to radio as a kid—listening to Top 40 hits on a transistor radio during summer vacations at my grandparent’s avocado/citrus ranch in a remote part of Poway, CA outside of San Diego (KCBQ). It was the only entertainment. I think they..

A Bay Area Legend, Read Our Interview With Radio Broadcaster, Voice Talent & Radio Consultant Lissa Kreisler 

Q: I see you majored in TV and journalism at San Jose State University … did you have any idea you were going to have a long career in radio broadcasting?LK: I had no idea I would have 40 years in radio broadcasting and not only that … but 40 years of Bay Area radio based in my hometown of San Jose. I’m not sure anyone can expect something as fabulous as that. In fact, I thought I could be in tro..

A Conversation with Jona Denz-Hamilton, 94.5 Bay FM Midday Air Personality

Q: When you were in high school, did you know you wanted to go into Radio Broadcasting as a career?JDH: I was fascinated with communication since I was a little tyke. My electrical engineer dad was always building some kind of magical radio-type device. By high school, I was in love with my guitar playing and listening to LOTS of FM radio. I started actually doing radio in college--a bit of fun th..

Sonia Begonia: Redefining What a Bay Area Influencer Looks Like

Co-founder Avelina Acosta Turns Conventional Fitness on its Head 3Score Gym is Built to Break Limits

Q: You co-founded 3Score Gym with a mission to redefine what strength looks like for women over 40. What inspired you to create a space specifically for this stage of life, and what gap did you see in the fitness world that 3Score fills?AA: In my discussions with my business partner Gene, we explored many facets of aging. Throughout my career in Public Health, I’ve consistently seen glaring gaps i..

Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO of LogicMark, is Leading the Charge in Personal Safety Tech, Blending Innovation with Purpose-Driven Leadership

Q: LogicMark recently conducted a survey around personal safety. What were the most compelling findings from that research?CS: Our recent survey highlighted the challenges women face in feeling secure, offering insights into their personal safety concerns. A striking 67% of women reported feeling unsafe walking alone at night, showing a pervasive sense of vulnerability in public spaces that restri..