Allison Owen on giving gifts to yourself and loved ones, being a marathon advocate, and why restaurants are overrated.

Allison Owen on giving gifts to yourself and loved ones, being a marathon advocate, and why restaurants are overrated.

This is a long overdue episode that we're able to publish now because Rahul has finally(!!) got his feet underneath him after being completely swamped his first semester of business school. More episodes coming soon. Our amazing friend Allison Owen, who also happens to be Chief of Staff at BlackCloak - a cybersecurity tech company, joins Rahul to discuss some of the best gifts you can give yourself and loved ones, career advice for 20 somethings, how running a marathon just to beat her fathers time turned into loving marathons herself, why theres more to a Chief of Staff title than meets the eye, and why restaurants aren't all they're made out to be.

Frances Stockton, VP of Operations at Gallica Wine answers an extremely important question: is life in Napa Valley as romantic as it seems?

Check out Gallica Wine! [ https://www.gallicawine.com/] Book tastings online https://www.gallicawine.com/ or email admin@gallicawine.com. @gallicawine on Instagram Frances' Wine recommendations - Delicious Napa Valley Wines under $80 1. Newfound Wines [https://www.newfoundwines.com/] 2. DI CO Cabernet [https://www.mdcwines.com/wines/#di-co] 3. Wines from the Savoie (French/Italian alps) An org. focused on increasing access and diversity in the Wine Industry Bâtonnagé [https://www.batonnageforum.com/] Find a job in the wine industry @ winejobs.com [www.winejobs.com] And a fantastic place to eat an drink in London - Noble Rot [https://noblerot.co.uk/]

Jacob Wolki on regenerative farming, fatherhood, why we need animals, and the power of beef!

Jacob Wolki, of Wolki farms in New South Wales, Australia joins Rahul to talk about how he started his farm, why regenerative farming is important,  what its like to homeschool children while operating a farm, and why being a price-maker is so important for farmers. Along the way, we dive into the economics and success of his Butchery,  the Australian Beef Initiative and its connection to Bitcoin, and how you can change the menu at your favorite restaurant!  We also talk about Holistic Management by Allan Savory & Dr. Shawn Baker @SBakerMD on twitter. Learn more and buy Wolki Farms products @ https://www.wolkifarm.com.au/ or email jakewolki@gmail.com

Margot Bellon from The Bridging Tech Charitable Fund on starting a non-profit, learning how to volunteer, and growing up in the Bay Area.

We speak with Margot Bellon, Co-Executive Director of Bridging Tech, and learn how Bridging Tech started and about the amazing work they're to provide digital resources to students and families in 24 shelters across the US the US. Margot also teaches us the best way to find volunteer opportunities, explains fantastic productivity hacks, and shares advice for anyone wanting to create a non-profit!  Find Bridging Tech @bridgingtech on instagram, twitter etc and learn more at https://www.bridgingtech.org/. Reach out through contact@bridgingtech.org, you can lend your expertise in any subject!  Don't be afraid to volunteer! 1-2hrs per week make a huge difference. You can check out opportunities near you on volunteermatch.com

Isabel Lee, owner of Aloha Eats on running a family restaurant, how to keep your business alive through financial crisis, and why Hawaiian food is amazing.

Isabel Lee, owner and proprietor of Aloha Eats in Lincoln Park, Chicago, just us virtually to discuss how Aloha Eats started, the history of plate lunch, and what its like operating a business through the 2008 Recession and COVID-19 Pandemic. Aloha Eats: 2534 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, @aloha_eats, and https://www.alohaeats.com.