Ep.15: Papa Lennons
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Papa Lennon’s Pizzeria About Papa Lennon’s Pizzeria: At Papa Lennon’s, you will enjoy original and traditional Italian cuisine in their family-owned pizzeria. Open for lunch and dinner, they offer pizzas, paninis, salads, pasta & special dishes. They use the freshest ingredients to create their menu with homemade dough, sauces, dressings, and desserts. Treat yourself to gelato while sitting by the fountain in their European-style courtyard, or come in for a Margherita pizza and local beer on tap at the bar. They’ve got a little something for everyone....
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Ep.14: The Dutchess
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The Dutchess About The Dutchess: The Dutchess is an all-day place and a fun collaboration amongst friends and family. Kelsey Brito runs the bakery, Saw Naing is the chef, and Zoe Nathan wraps her arms around the whole restaurant. It’s a place to come in the morning for a cappuccino and a croissant, take home a loaf of bread, meet friends for sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads at lunch, and come back for great drinks and Burmese-Californian flavors at night. The majority of ingredients come from within 50 miles, including Zoe and Josh Loeb’s 50/50 Farms and other farms focused on...
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Ep.13: Firestick Pottery
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Firestick Pottery About Firestick Pottery: A creative community studio for ceramic artists and students, Firestick Pottery is an authorized distributor for the Laguna Clay Company and has lots of clay and glazes available and offers regular weekly firings for both our members and those who create their work elsewhere. Whether you're a monthly member, a student, or work elsewhere and just glaze and fire in their kilns, Firestick's 1,000 sq. foot studio and spacious grounds provide everything needed for potters to create, collaborate, learn, and perfect their craft, and gallery...
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Ep.12: Old Creek Ranch and Winery
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Old Creek Ranch Winery About Old Creek Ranch Winery: Ventura County’s only rural winery in the beautiful Ojai Valley, at Old Creek Ranch Winery, you can enjoy premium wines while relaxing in their beautiful guest areas and stroll along the meandering pathways and enjoy the tranquility of our beautiful setting in Ojai Valley. It’s a destination, not just a quick stop for wine tasting! In this episode JJ, Doug, Michael, Andy, and Marie discuss: How did they get started in the winery industry The different wines created at this winery; wine tasting The wine club Old...
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Ep. 11: Ojai Wine Festival
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Ojai Wine Festival About the Ojai Wine Festival: From its humble beginning in 1987, the Ojai Wine Festival has grown into a leading regional event attracting close to 4,000 people from throughout the central coast and southern California. The festival has played a role in introducing people to the bounty of Ojai, which has been named by Sunset Magazine as one of the top five “Food and Wine Havens in the West.” The Ojai Wine Festival has made its home at the beautiful Lake Casitas Recreation Area event site and falls on the third Saturday in June. With its ideal venue and...
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Ep.10: Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood
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Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood About Ojai Fallen Wood: Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood is a boutique art studio in the Ojai Valley known for its one-of-a-kind quality custom woodwork, such as charcuterie/cheese boards, furniture, bowls, and vases. In this episode JJ, Doug, and Joshua discuss: The story of how Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood was born Joshua’s passion for giving trees a new life What Ojai Fallen Wood has to offer Dining at an impressive, handmade table made of fallen wood in Ojai, JJ and Doug will bring us the experience of visiting the Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood Studio, which was...
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Ep. 9: Ojai Picnic Moments
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Ojai Picnic Moments About Ojai Picnic Moments: Ojai Picnic Moments is a pop-up picnic company nestled in the scenic Ojai Valley. They specialize in stylized settings hosted at idyllic destinations, each one an intimately tailored and elegant occasion. Their mission is to bring loved ones together and support the Ojai community by partnering with native artisans and businesses to achieve a curated look with an authentic local vibe. In this episode JJ, Doug, Lauren, and Cassandra discuss: How Cassandra and Lauren's passion for creating events led to a business venture Unique...
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Ep. 8: Cafe Boku and Superfoods
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Boku About Boku: Pronounced “BŌH–KOO” meaning to ‘love life’, at Boku, they use nearly 100% of the food they grow. BoKU Cafe offers sustainable, superfood-infused nourishment, smoothies, and organic artisan coffee. Their menu evolves with the seasons and the needs of Ojai’s thriving community. Their #1 goal is to share these natural gifts with as many people as possible through their broad-spectrum superfood blends. In this episode JJ, Doug, and Reno discuss: Reno and his wife’s rollercoaster adventure of studying and learning superfoods How Boku superfood and cafe...
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Ep. 7: Majestic Oaks Winery
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Majestic Oaks Vineyard About Majestic Oaks Vineyard: Majestic Oaks Vineyard is a beautiful subterranean tasting room and patio, located in downtown Ojai. At Majestic Oak Vineyard, they believe in family, sharing their passion, and celebrating life with loved ones. This winery is owned and operated completely by family but, they wholeheartedly believe that once you become one of their customers or take part in one of their vineyard events, you are a part of it as well. From their estate to your glass, their handmade wines are a labor of love. In this episode JJ, Doug,...
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Ep. 6: Revel Kombucha Bar
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Revel Kombucha About Revel Kombucha: Located in downtown Ojai, Revel Kombucha Bar was established six years ago by Adam Gallegos. Hearing about the health benefits of kombucha, he and his wife Sonia decided to experiment and brew up a batch of their own. Through a friend, they learned about jun and found themselves on a mission to find a jun culture. It was well worth the search. It became clear that this was a beverage they needed to make for more people to have access to. Adam went to work perfecting the brews while Sonia created a fun, family-friendly tasting room near their...
info_outlineOur Ojai Story
In this episode JJ and Doug discuss:
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How JJ discovered Ojai and what made her stay here
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What motivated Doug and JJ to do the Ojai podcast
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Why you should visit Ojai?
Connect with JJ and Doug:
Podcast IG: Instagram: @tastetheojaiexperience https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/
JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People’s Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing. JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com
Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes, has been downloaded 5 million times, in more than 175 countries. When not tinkering with his 1965 Mustang or 1967 Ford F250 pickup truck, Doug is probably wine tasting with JJ and their 5 cats at their home in Ojai, California.
CONNECT WITH JJ Flizanes:
Website: https://jjflizanes.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jjflizanes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jflizanes/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jjflizanes
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/jjflizanes
Doug Sandler and Turnkey Podcast Productions website: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com
@djdoug https://www.instagram.com/djdoug/
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@somethingtowineabout https://www.instagram.com/somethingtowineaboutpodcast/
@niceguysonbiz https://www.instagram.com/niceguysonbiz/
Together, Doug and JJ are also podcast strategists, living in Ojai California. They host several shows together such as Something to Wine About and Sales Training for Podcasters. Follow them to learn more about the episodes on Taste the Ojai Experience on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/
Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco
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