Ray Corona, also known as Popeye Ray, grew up navigating a challenging environment in El Monte, Baldwin Park, and Bassett, California. His early years were marked by instability, spending time in foster care and various temporary homes before eventually residing with his mother once again. Surrounded by the harsh realities of gang life, Ray found himself drawn into that world for several years.

As he matured, Ray discovered a passion for boxing. Though he couldn’t pursue it as a professional fighter, he found a new calling as a boxing referee. After dedicating nine years to working as an amateur referee, Ray made the transition to a professional role, overseeing both boxing and MMA matches throughout Southern California and sometimes beyond California.

Today, Ray Corona continues to make an impact in the world of combat sports through his podcast, *Third Man in the Ring*, where he hosts discussions with fellow referees and professionals in the sport, sharing insights and experiences from his remarkable journey.

Instagram: @popeyeray
Podcast: Third Man in the Ring

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Carlos "Big Brown Dad" Aguilar hails from La Puente, CA, where he has carved out a remarkable career as a multifaceted multimedia producer, writer, and content strategist with over two decades of experience crafting compelling narratives for broadcast and digital audiences.

His journey is marked by a diverse portfolio: from directing and producing gripping documentaries on subjects ranging from American Idol to NASCAR and Oprah Winfrey, to shaping narratives as a Senior Story Producer for Bristol Palin’s Lifetime reality series and contributing to the Daytime Emmys. Carlos has also spearheaded the development and launch of content platforms for iconic figures like Mariah Carey, Magic Johnson, Honda, Becky G, and Steve Harvey.

Beyond his work with celebrities and brands, Carlos Aguilar has left an indelible mark in publishing. His insightful writing on music, religion, education, and youth culture has graced the pages of Christianity Today, Sojourners, Prism, Flama, and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. As the driving force behind BigBrownDad.com, a prominent Latino fatherhood blog, he eloquently explores the joys and trials of modern parenting.

Carlos is not just a storyteller but also a creative force in music, performing as the acclaimed hip hop artist known as Bookworm Brown across continents, including the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, China, and Japan. His entrepreneurial spirit shines through in his latest venture, Mestizo, a specialty coffee brand blending comedy and hip hop into its unique offerings.

Carlos "Big Brown Dad" Aguilar's career embodies a fusion of creativity, cultural resonance, and entrepreneurial vision, making him a dynamic presence in media, entertainment, and cultural discourse. His journey continues to inspire through his relentless pursuit of innovative storytelling and community engagement.

Website: bigbrowndad.com

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Steve Soo Hoo was born in Los Angeles, raised at the foothill of Dodger stadium in LA Chinatown and later moved to San Gabriel Valley to the city of Montebello. He is the youngest of three children to a family who is one of the original founding families of Los Angeles' Chinatown. He attended school in Montebello where he was always involved with some sort of art (visual or audio) and technology, he loved his apple ii+ and iie... yes he's that old.

He's a child of the 70s/80s watching iconic sitcoms and played in nostalgic arcades of legends throughout the SGV (Pirates Cove, Electric Planet, Tilt, and Pac Man arcade), iconic brand mascots and pop culture was part of his daily diet. He witnessed the growth of the internet at it's infancy in the early 90s attending college when IRC was the latest and cheapest form of communication with friends throughout the US who were from the SGV which influenced him to keep up with technology. Steve became a Graphic Designer while attending Long Beach State. He has designed a wide variety of clients in numerous industries including videogame, aerospace, entertainment, legal, healthcare, and finance (which he is currently designing for). He's definitely influenced by his past exposure to iconic brands of the 70s and 80s as he creates new designs for his various projects.

Steve has a passion for food and cooking that started as early as he could remember following his mom cooking and also visiting relatives at their restaurants in LA and SGV. As a method to relax from work, Steve loves to cook and BBQ, seeing the instant reactions of people eating his latest creation brings him joy, more so when it's masses of people. He loves exploring the next food trend in the SGV, which currently appears to be hot pot or Chinese BBQ skewers. The foodie hunt continues, onward to the next food post on his IG while finding hidden spots as a 9th year yelp elite reviewer.

Instagram: @og_stevie_foodie

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Pamela James Segerquist grew up in San Gabriel, attended San Gabriel High School, and was actively involved in a YMCA service club during her formative years. Before returning to her hometown, Pamela embarked on a journey that took her to the Bay Area, where she lived with her husband. There, she underwent a significant career change and faced a challenging medical diagnosis. With unwavering support from her loved ones, Pamela courageously battled and triumphed over cancer.

Her return to San Gabriel marks not only a physical homecoming but also a spiritual one, reconnecting with her roots and community. Pamela's story is a testament to resilience, strength, and the power of community support.

Instagram: @realtorpamelaj

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Javier Servin AKA Foo Howser is a dude that loves the rich and diverse history of California and wants to get others excited about it as well. His passion for California history was sparked by watching Huell Howser and by the amazing history teachers he had growing up. He earned a B.A. in History from UC Merced, where he wrote his thesis on the life and rebellion of Estanislao of the Lakisamni Yokuts of the San Joaquin Valley. He earned an M.A. in Moving Image Archive Studies form UCLA and currently works as an archivist in Hollywood. He is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and has the vaccine scar to prove it.

Social Media: @californiography
Website: FooHowser.com

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Eric Gee has administered personality-based life coaching for more than twenty years. He built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teachers. As the creator of the Youtopia Project website and the Youtopia 16 assessment, he has disseminated his method to over half a million users since the website’s creation in 2016. His coaching program has been used in companies such as Hulu, Disney, universities, and over forty school districts.

Eric graduated from UCLA, where he studied English literature and screenwriting. Coincidentally, he’s also a classically trained pianist, backyard-trained barbecue dilettante, three-time fantasy football champion, professional mentor, and amateur magician. He owns Youtopia Creative, a shared creative workspace in Los Angeles, where he acts as both life coach and infinite Pez dispenser of saccharine bits of 80s and 90s pop culture.

Website: youtopiaproject.com
Instagram: @the_power_of_personality

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Elizabeth Yang is the dynamic CEO and Founder of Yang Law Offices. Since 2007, Elizabeth has been a powerhouse in the legal world, specializing in Intellectual Property Law, including Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Prosecution and Litigation, as well as Business Law and Estate Planning.

Elizabeth's expertise has earned her numerous accolades: she has been named one of the “Top 100 Civil Lawyers” and one of the “Top 40 Lawyers Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers recognized her as a “Rising Star,” ranking her in the top 2.5% of lawyers in California. Additionally, she received the Lawyers of Distinction award, placing her among the top 10% of lawyers in the United States.

In 2017, Elizabeth expanded her influence by becoming a best-selling author. Her notable works include “The Big Secret” with Jack Canfield, author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, “Stress-Free Divorce,” “The Authorities: Powerful Wisdom from Leaders in the Field,” “Women in the Modern Business World,” “Social Marriage,” and “Asian Women Who Bossup.”

Website: yanglawoffices.com
Instagram: @yanglawoffices

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com

Rebekka Lien is an actress, stand up comedian and creative who can bust out in song and dance, playing cello and piano at the same time. She can paint you a beautiful abstract art, graffiti, sew up some fashion designs. She has a podcast called The Bex Show where she talks about her dating woes and waiting until marriage to have sex. Her YouTube show (The Bex Show) is a plethora of prophesies and dancing in a parking lot.

Rebekka was born in Hamburg, Germany. Her family moved to Taiwan when she was five years old and to America when she was eight after her parents divorced. Growing up in America Rebekka's family could hardly pay rent and she grew up giving her earnings to her mother to help.

Rebekka always wanted to be an actress but when a drama teacher in middle school yelled at her that dream died immediately. In 2014 when Rebekka was severely depressed from a breakup she received a community class flyer in the mail. It was a class for improv comedy and she wanted to really laugh again. She took the class and felt such happiness from making fun of life, laughing with others and feeling a sense of community.

From there Rebekka took a commercial acting class, got herself an agent and went to many auditions but not really getting anything. She went on a fashion competition show and participated in marriage show (Married by Mom & Dad).

Instagram: @rebekkalien

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Music Credits

Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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My SGV Podcast:

Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com