In this episode of The 209 Journey Podcast, I interview Xochitl Loza, Publisher of Macaroni KID Modesto & Mountain House-Tracy-Manteca. Xochitl shares her story of moving from the Bay Area to the 209, her unforgettable experience being part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and her time working behind the scenes as a sound engineer in theater. We also talk about her journey to becoming a publisher for Macaroni KID, a go-to resource providing local activity guides and family news for parents in our community.
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https://mountainhouse.macaronikid.com/ (https://mountainhouse.macaronikid.com/)
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Tropical Island House by Sascha Ende
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1 Aug 2025
S4E8 - Modesto Children's Museum CEO, Chelsie Webster!
(Episode recorded back in April 2025)
Guest:
Chelsie Webster, CEO of Modesto Children's Museum
Host:
Aster
Summary:
In this episode, Aster interviews Chelsie Webster, CEO of the Modesto Children's Museum. Chelsie shares her unique journey from working in science museums in Ohio to leading the creation and growth of a world-class children's museum in Modesto, California. The conversation explores the museum's mission, the importance of community, and the drive to provide Central Valley families with enriching, accessible experiences.
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The following music was used for this media project:
Tropical Island House by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12259-tropical-island-house (https://filmmusic.io/song/12259-tropical-island-house)
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (https://filmmusic.io/standard-license)
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24 Mar 2025
S4E7 - Flight Nutrition Owner, Danny Avila (from Modesto)!
In this episode, we interview Danny Avila, the owner of Flight Nutrition in Modesto, CA. Danny shares his journey of moving to Modesto with his family and the inspiration behind launching his business. From protein shakes and energizing refreshers to waffles and power bowls, Flight Nutrition offers a variety of nutritious options for the community. We discuss opening day, how the menu came together, and Danny’s vision for the future of his business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, health, and building a brand from the ground up!
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The following music was used for this media project:
Tropical Island House by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12259-tropical-island-house (https://filmmusic.io/song/12259-tropical-island-house)
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (https://filmmusic.io/standard-license)
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
2,062
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
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Quality
48
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
71
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