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Taste the Ojai Experience

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by JJ Flizanes

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Ojai: Insider's Guide is your go-to podcast for discovering the hidden gems and unforgettable experiences of Ojai, California—a charming small town nestled between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. From farm-to-table restaurants, local wineries, and artisan shops to cultural centers, wellness retreats, and annual festivals, hosts JJ Flizanes and Doug Sandler share their favorite places, activities, and stories that make Ojai unlike anywhere else. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, passing through on a California road trip, or looking for the most unique and authentic things to do, this podcast will help you explore Ojai like a local and create memories you'll never forget.

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September 30, 2024

Ep.15: Papa Lennons

<span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #ff0000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Papa Lennon’s Pizzeria <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> About Papa Lennon’s Pizzeria: <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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. <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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. Bringing ambiance and affordability to the Ojai Valley, they strive to create memorable dining experiences. <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> In this episode, JJ, Doug, and Kasey Lennon discuss: <ul style= "margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li dir="ltr" style= "list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;" aria-level="1"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The story of how Papa Lennon’s started </li> <li dir="ltr" style= "list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;" aria-level="1"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> An overview of Papa Lennon's menu and how it differs from other nearby restaurants </li> <li dir="ltr" style= "list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;" aria-level="1"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kitchen staff and attitude </li> <li dir="ltr" style= "list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;" aria-level="1"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The sourcing of greens </li> <li dir="ltr" style= "list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;" aria-level="1"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Ojai's less touristy side </li> </ul> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> JJ and Doug visit Papa Lennon's, one of Ojai's "Best" since 2010, and well known for its authentic Italian cuisine. Join them as they enjoy a wide range of salads, panini, pizzas, soup, and more while they chat with Papa Lennon's owner, Kasey. Come to Papa Lennon's and enjoy the good life! <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Visit Papa Lennon's website here: <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://papalennons.com/"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://papalennons.com/</a><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Connect with JJ and Doug: <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Podcast IG: Instagram: @tastetheojaiexperience <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/</a><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> JJ Flizanes <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.<a style= "text-decoration: none;" href="http://jjflizanes.com"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </a> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> CONNECT WITH JJ Flizanes: <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Website: <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://jjflizanes.com/"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://jjflizanes.com/</a><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> YouTube: <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.youtube.com/jjflizanes"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; 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text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.facebook.com/jflizanes/</a><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Instagram: <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://instagram.com/jjflizanes"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://instagram.com/jjflizanes</a><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pinterest: <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://pinterest.com/jjflizanes"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://pinterest.com/jjflizanes</a> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Doug Sandler <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #666666; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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 <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #2ea3f2; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The Nice Guys on Business</a><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #666666; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, 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 <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #666666; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Turnkey Podcast Productions website: <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "http://www.turnkeypodcast.com"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> www.TurnkeyPodcast.com</a><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #666666; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> @djdoug <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/djdoug/"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.instagram.com/djdoug/</a> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> @mustangpodcast <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/</a><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> @somethingtowineabout <a style="text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/somethingtowineaboutpodcast/"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.instagram.com/somethingtowineaboutpodcast/</a><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> @niceguysonbiz <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/niceguysonbiz/"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.instagram.com/niceguysonbiz/</a><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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. <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/"><span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/</a><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #22242f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Audio production by <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://t.sidekickopen77.com/s1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW2zq9rs4Y8_jsTmtwR3JwfC-103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-4fPf-FW3XWJt643Pr3GF4cQb1fmLXp1&si=8000000000242417&pi=a234d7d8-f11b-4fd4-feb6-16232278dc85"> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Turnkey Podcast Productions.</a> <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

March 20, 2023

Ep.14: The Dutchess

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 soil health. It’s a love letter to Ojai from a team that cares deeply about what they do and about the community itself. In this episode JJ, Doug, and The Dutchess team discuss: What’s on the menu at The Dutchess restaurant. The importance of good customer service when choosing a restaurant What makes The Dutchess unique from other restaurants in Ojai Join JJ and Doug in this episode as they venture to the all-day bakery, café, and Burmese-Californian restaurant in Ojai, The Dutchess Restaurant, and chat with the amazing team behind it. 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. <a href= "http://jjflizanes.com">http://jjflizanes.com</a> CONNECT WITH JJ Flizanes: Website: <a href= "https://jjflizanes.com/">https://jjflizanes.com/</a> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/jjflizanes">https://www.youtube.com/jjflizanes</a> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jflizanes/">https://www.facebook.com/jflizanes/</a> Instagram: <a href= "https://instagram.com/jjflizanes">https://instagram.com/jjflizanes</a> Pinterest: <a href= "https://pinterest.com/jjflizanes">https://pinterest.com/jjflizanes</a> 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 Turnkey Podcast Productions website: <a href= "https://www.TurnkeyPodcast.com">www.TurnkeyPodcast.com</a> @djdoug https://www.instagram.com/djdoug/ @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ @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 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

March 13, 2023

Ep.13: Firestick Pottery

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 in which to sell their work. In this episode JJ, Doug, and Robin discuss: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What got Robin into having a pottery business </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Activities to do in Firestick Pottery and its membership fees </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why recycling is important for Robin </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Pottery as a community art and meditation practice </li> </ul> In this episode, JJ and Doug visit Firestick Pottery and they will be interviewing Robin, studio owner and potter who purchased the pottery studio formerly owned by Larry Carnes in 2017 and has been building her dream ever since. Connect with JJ and Doug: Podcast IG: Instagram: @tastetheojaiexperience <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/">https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/</a> 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. <a href= "http://jjflizanes.com">http://jjflizanes.com</a> CONNECT WITH JJ Flizanes: Website: <a href= "https://jjflizanes.com/">https://jjflizanes.com/</a> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/jjflizanes">https://www.youtube.com/jjflizanes</a> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jflizanes/">https://www.facebook.com/jflizanes/</a> Instagram: <a href= "https://instagram.com/jjflizanes">https://instagram.com/jjflizanes</a> Pinterest: <a href= "https://pinterest.com/jjflizanes">https://pinterest.com/jjflizanes</a> 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 <a href= "https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/">The Nice Guys on Business</a>, 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 Turnkey Podcast Productions website: <a href= "http://www.turnkeypodcast.com">www.TurnkeyPodcast.com</a> @djdoug <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/djdoug/">https://www.instagram.com/djdoug/</a> @mustangpodcast <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/</a> @somethingtowineabout <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/somethingtowineaboutpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/somethingtowineaboutpodcast/</a> @niceguysonbiz <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/niceguysonbiz/">https://www.instagram.com/niceguysonbiz/</a> 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. <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/">https://www.instagram.com/taste_the_ojai_experience/</a> Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco Audio production by <a href= "https://t.sidekickopen77.com/s1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW2zq9rs4Y8_jsTmtwR3JwfC-103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-4fPf-FW3XWJt643Pr3GF4cQb1fmLXp1&si=8000000000242417&pi=a234d7d8-f11b-4fd4-feb6-16232278dc85"> Turnkey Podcast Productions.</a> You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

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What is Taste the Ojai Experience?: Ojai: Insider's Guide is your go-to podcast for discovering the hidden gems and unforgettable experiences of Ojai, California—a charming small town nestled between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

From farm-to-table restaurants, local wineries, and artisan shops to cultural centers, wellness retreats, and annual festivals, hosts JJ Flizanes and Doug Sandler share their favorite places, activities, and stories that make Ojai unlike anywhere else.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, passing through on a California road trip, or looking for the most unique and authentic things to do, this podcast will help you explore Ojai like a local and create memories you'll never forget.
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