@ A Juncture

Omar Figueroa-Founder & Managing Partner of Law Offices of Omar Figueroa

In addition to being the Founder & Managing Partner of Law Offices of Omar Figueroa, Omar is currently a candidate running for Sonoma County Superior Court Judge. He shares an amazing and inspirational story with our podcast host, Peter Lopez Jr. Omar spent the first decade of his life in Mexico before immigrating to California with his parents and siblings. He went from being a non-native English speaker and immigrant who learned English in public school to being admitted to Yale University and then attaining his law degree from Stanford Law School. He now has over a quarter century of legal experience and quite a few amazing stories to share. We hope you'll give this episode a listen, get inspired, stay inspired, and like Omar, become inspirational.

Paulina Sansone-Divisional Sales Director

Paulina Sansone and I had the opportunity to sit down for an impromptu podcast episode while she was in the area for business. We learned about Paulina's rise and eventual successful career, but she also shared about the many junctures that crossed her path. She was candid about her personal life and how she had created what was perceived as a prefect life from the outside looking in, yet struggled with not being truly happy. She reminds us that rejection leads to resiliency and redirection. Paulina also shares some of her favorite quotes, which our host is a big fan of. We hope you'll give this episode a listen, get inspired, stay inspired and, like Paulina, become inspirational.

Alexa Brandt- Marketing & Partnership Executive at American Express

Alexa Brandt shares quite a story with us. She opens up about the many trials and tribulations that she's faced throughout her life and how she has always found a away to take something good from every experience. Alexa and our host went to high school together and have a long history and mutual respect for the fact that they were both gifted with the ability to connect and unite people from all types of backgrounds. As Alexa began to flourish in her work career she was thrown a major Juncture. This time around she realized that, as empathetic as she may be, she won't be able to help others if her health is not where it needs to be. We appreciate Alexa sharing a very candid story about what she's been through and what she's dealing with now. We hope you'll give this episode a listen and like Alexa, get inspired, stay inspired and become inspirational. 

Jason Bendana-DJ Extraordinaire

Jason Bendana was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California. He learned at a young age that he had a passion for all things music. He competed in dance battles and worked his way up the ranks to become a well known DJ, both in his home town and throughout the bay area. Through all the Junctures life has thrown his way, the constant has always been music and his passion for getting a crowd to vibe with him. We hope you'll give this episode a listen and like Jason, you'll get inspired, stay inspired and become inspirational.

Chef Keo Xayavong

Keo Xayavong came on the podcast and shared a pretty amazing story. Like most of us, Keo faced a few junctures, but always found a way to persevere, learn, grow and help others do the same. He's now a very successful private chef doing what he loves most, besides being dad. Give this podcast episode a listen and like Keo, we hope that you will get inspired, stay inspired and become inspirational.  

Crystal Reed-Brewer & Beer Aficionado

Crystal Reed comes on the podcast to share about her life journey and how she discovered her passion for making beer and the desire to become as knowledgeable as possible in all things that relate to beer. We hope that you'll listen to this podcast episode, get inspired, stay inspired and, like Crystal, become inspirational. 

State Of The Podcast-Recapping July 2023

@A Juncture podcast host, Peter Lopez Jr., shares about his experience hosting this podcast through the first eleven months. He also talks about what he learned from his amazing guests in the month of July 2023. Give it a listen, get inspired, stay inspired and together I hope we can become inspirational.

Ignacio Ruiz-Owner of Art’s Place & Santa Rosa Pizzeria

Ignacio Ruiz, aka Nacho, shares one heck of a story. He talks about developing an amazing work ethic as a boy growing up in Mexico, while helping his father make ends meet. He eventually took the tools he picked up growing up and became the owner of one reputable business and is on the verge of opening a second. We hope you'll listen to this podcast episode and like Nacho, get inspired, stay inspired and become inspirational.