Our Love Story: Unfolding the Past | In The Mix Podcast Episode 1
In The Mix with Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace
Release Date: 12/17/2023
From Trials to Triumph: Opening South LA Cafe | In The Mix Podcast Episode 4
In The Mix with Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace
From Trials to Triumph | In The Mix Podcast Episode 4 In this podcast episode, Joe and Celia, the owners of South LA Cafe, share their journey in the course of over 25 years that led to them opening the now successful cafe. They reflect on their different and numerous professional experiences, and their risk-taking, learning, and pivot during the real estate market crash and recession. All of these added key skills to their life toolkits which now contribute to the running and success of their cafe. Moreover, they highlight the importance of accepting and learning from every moment in life to...
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Celia’s Upbringing: Liberation & Love in South LA | In The Mix Podcast Episode 3
In The Mix with Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace
In this edition of our podcast, we expand on Celia's upbringing and the path that led her to the South LA Cafe ecosystem. Growing up in the midst of activism and social justice with parents who were community organizers, Celia shares her experiences with embracing intersectionality at an early age, leading walkouts against the Gulf War in junior high and navigating life as a 'welcomed guest' in the South Central black and brown community. Her story is one of embracing and fighting for justice, from her formative years to helping run the South LA Cafe.
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Joe’s Upbringing: Roots & Resilience in South LA | In The Mix Podcast Episode 2
In The Mix with Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace
In this candid and engaging episode, co-founders of South LA Cafe, Celia and Joe Ward-Wallace, explore Joe's experiences of growing up in South Central LA. Reflecting on his resilient mother, his upbringing that included getting bus-ed out to a different school, Joe highlights the importance of persevering through life's unforeseen challenges. Celia and Joe also dive into pertinence of their cafe being a love offering to a community that's seen significant change. This uplifting conversation serves to remind us of the power of resilience, community, and seeing the good in life and in people.
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Our Love Story: Unfolding the Past | In The Mix Podcast Episode 1
In The Mix with Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace
In this inaugural podcast episode, Joe and Celia share their personal love story that spans over 26 years. From their first encounter at a basketball refereeing event, through their dating phase and into their marriage, the couple reminiscence about their early days, share anecdotal tales and pivotal life events they journeyed through together. This episode reveals their initial attraction, ongoing commitment, and the role honesty and vulnerability played in shaping and strengthening their relationship. This heartwarming episode is intended to introduce listeners to the couple and set the...
info_outlineIn this inaugural podcast episode, Joe and Celia share their personal love story that spans over 26 years. From their first encounter at a basketball refereeing event, through their dating phase and into their marriage, the couple reminiscence about their early days, share anecdotal tales and pivotal life events they journeyed through together. This episode reveals their initial attraction, ongoing commitment, and the role honesty and vulnerability played in shaping and strengthening their relationship. This heartwarming episode is intended to introduce listeners to the couple and set the stage for future episodes involving deeper talks on relationships, family, parenting, and their life journey together.
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