In this episode of Livelihoods, I interview Mike Reis, co-owner of Redfield Cider Bar and Bottle Shop in Oakland. Mike shares his journey from an early passion for fermentation and craft beverage culture, to running a neighborhood bar rooted in community and care. We talk about what it took to open Redfield, the hard choices he faced during the pandemic, and what he’s learning about leadership and letting go as he prepares to become a parent.

In this episode of Livelihoods, I interview filmmaker Sophie Worm. Sophie was put on a forced sabbatical during the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes and from that experience created the award winning short film, The Art Assistant, which hilariously grapples with how AI is reshaping art. We discuss her transition from commercial film production to independent filmmaker and business owner, and what she has been learning about herself and her creative process.

In this episode of Livelihoods, I interview coach and organizational development consultant Leslie Mulder. Leslie shares about her unique work, the family crisis that shifted her focus, and what it’s like to be able to dream again about her career.

Welcome to the first episode of Livelihoods. In this episode, I interview my friend Pascal Carole about his transition from tech work in San Francisco to his current work as a natural winemaker in France.