The Marin Hour

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Welcome to The Marin Hour, a podcast where we spotlight our community's hardworking and passionate local business owners and artists. Each week, we sit down with different guests and hear their stories of how they turned their dream into reality. From bakeries to boutiques and bars to barbershops, we showcase the diversity of small businesses and the people behind them. These are the stories of risk, resilience, and the daily grind of being your own boss. Tune in and discover the Local Legends in your own backyard.

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Episodes

3. Salt & Pepper w/ Paulino Monterroso

I'm sure everyone in Marin knows the popular Tiburon restaurant Salt & Pepper. I was lucky enough to sit with the owner, Paulino Monterroso, to learn about how Salt & Pepper was formed and his life story. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you have not been to Salt & Pepper, make sure to go check it out. It is located in downtown Tiburon at 38 Main St. You can also find them on Instagram @saltandpeppertiburon

Feb 22, 2023•23 min

2. TBS Coaching w/ Tara Blau

In this episode, I sat down with Tara Blau, a Marin County native who founded TBS Coaching. This coaching service gives people the tools and guidance to become more compelling speakers. Whether you are an actor, a business person, or someone who wants to better their abilities to converse with others, TBS Coaching can help. You can visit Tara's website here: www.TBSCoaching.net I hope you enjoy this episode!

Feb 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 2

1. Wu Wei Tea Temple w/ Tracy Ginzburg

In the first episode of The Marin Hour, I sat down with Tracy Ginzburg, the owner and founder of Wu Wei Tea Temple. Located in Fairfax, this magical tea house brings people from all walks of life together in a loving and safe space. Tracy opened Wu Wei Tea Temple over seven years ago and was kind enough to sit with me to share her story. Tracy gives us the inside scoop on her life before the tea temple and precisely what led her to open Wu Wei. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did...

Jan 11, 2023•37 min•Ep. 1

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