My SGV Podcast

Kind Monster Productions

Welcome to the My SGV Podcast. A show where you will hear personal stories of triumph over failures, and how others successfully navigated the unique landscape that is the San Gabriel Valley. What makes us different? Well, just like you, we have chosen the San Gabriel Valley for our home or businesses, or both. We believe it is the people and small businesses that make this community great and we love to share their stories with you. We always encourage your questions and feedback and you can find all of our contact information at sgvmasterkey.com.

  1. 3d ago

    Christopher Luke Trevilla - Social Impact, Disability Advocacy, and Community Leadership

    Send us Fan Mail Christopher Luke Trevilla is a first-generation son of Mexican-American immigrants residing in Whittier, California. For over two decades, he has dedicated his career to social services, education, and safety net provider operations, focusing heavily on developmental disabilities and community inclusion. His extensive professional journey spans roles from classroom teacher and Regional Center service coordinator to corporate compliance leadership and his current work supporting employment resources in Southern California. Beyond human services, he has spent many years serving arts and culture in Los Angeles, leading organizations like the Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts to promote culture in the San Gabriel Valley, earning recognition from the California State Legislature. In this episode, Christopher Luke Trevilla discusses his personal and professional journey, sharing experiences from growing up in the Los Angeles area and navigating his own visual impairment and lifelong learning path. He reflects on his extensive career in developmental services, offering invaluable advice for families navigating special needs systems, including the importance of cultivating supportive personal partnerships and finding effective advocates within human service agencies. The conversation also highlights his commitment to poetry, arts leadership, and community building across the San Gabriel Valley, alongside his educational background at Thomas Aquinas College and the Quantic School of Business and Technology. This episode offers San Gabriel Valley viewers, human services professionals, and individuals navigating developmental services an inspiring look at local advocacy, community resilience, and compassionate leadership. Listeners seeking guidance on family support systems, disability inclusion, and regional arts philanthropy will find deeply practical reflections on empowering others and leaving a positive impact. Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast and share this episode to help bring important local stories and community insights to our San Gabriel Valley audience. _______________ Music Credits Intro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG Stinger Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library Outro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG __________________ My SGV Podcast: Website: www.mysgv.net Newsletter: Beyond the Mic Patreon: MySGV Podcast info@sgvmasterkey.com

  2. Oct 21

    626 Night Market - Friday

    Send us Fan Mail Live from the 626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, this special compilation features interviews with local residents, students, food entrepreneurs, and community members. Featured conversations include local entrepreneur Andrew Lee, founder of Zindrew Chili and Zindrew Wonton Shop, alongside local students, festival attendees, and an educator from the Garvey School District. The episode explores San Gabriel Valley food culture, highlighting regional dining spots, late-night boba culture, and local food businesses. Guests discuss regional lifestyles, including local pickleball communities, college experiences across California campuses, music festivals, and local traditions. The conversations also cover community experiences, family histories, education, and personal perspectives on living and growing up in the San Gabriel Valley. This compilation offers San Gabriel Valley viewers and festivalgoers an authentic look at the diverse voices, food businesses, and youth culture defining the region. People interested in Southern California food markets, local small business stories, and regional Asian American culture will gain grounded perspectives on community life in the 626. Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast and share this video to celebrate the food, culture, and stories of the San Gabriel Valley! __________________ My SGV Podcast: Website: www.mysgv.net Newsletter: Beyond the Mic Patreon: MySGV Podcast info@sgvmasterkey.com

  3. Oct 20

    OGK Joshua - Faith, West Coast Hip-Hop, and Community Impact in the SGV

    Send us Fan Mail OGK Joshua is a San Gabriel Valley native and independent recording artist raised in Covina, California. He played football at Charter Oak High School and the University of La Verne before serving in the United States Army as an 11 Bravo infantryman stationed at Fort Hood and deployed to Europe. Releasing music as an independent artist under the 626 Syndicate label, his discography includes tracks such as "Big God," "Heavenite," "AGB2G," "P31," and "Go Mode," alongside live performances at venues including the House of Blues in San Diego. In this episode, OGK Joshua details his personal journey through athletics, military service, and finding his Christian faith. He reflects on navigating period shifts with depression and identity after stepping away from sports and transitioning out of the military. The conversation explores his development as a musical artist, his commitment to producing West Coast-inspired hip-hop centered on spiritual conviction and positive values, and his outreach work through middle school, high school, and street evangelism.  This episode offers San Gabriel Valley viewers an authentic story of local resilience, faith, and artistic purpose. Listeners interested in independent music production, faith-based hip-hop, military transition stories, and youth mentorship will find practical perspectives on overcoming personal adversity and staying true to core values.  Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast and share this video to help bring inspiring local stories from our community to more viewers.  _______________ Music Credits Intro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG Stinger Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library Outro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG __________________ My SGV Podcast: Website: www.mysgv.net Newsletter: Beyond the Mic Patreon: MySGV Podcast info@sgvmasterkey.com

  4. Oct 13

    Justin Tran - Overcoming Grief, Mental Health, and Navigating Early Career Growth

    Send us Fan Mail Justin Tran is a San Gabriel native and first-generation Chinese Vietnamese American born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. Raised by his grandmother, mother, and older sister, he attended Gabrielino High School, where he participated in speech and debate, FBLA, and student clubs. He began working in corporate executive assistant roles at age 18 and earned his bachelor's degree in May 2025. In addition to his corporate background, he serves as a moderator for SGV Eats, supporting local mom-and-pop restaurants across the San Gabriel Valley. In this episode, Justin shares his personal story of navigating family dynamics, grief, and early career development. He discusses the personal impact of losing four loved ones within two months in early 2025 following the passing of his grandmother in 2022. He details his active approaches to mental health and stress management, including hot yoga and Lagree pilates, alongside his work with SGV Eats to help uplift local businesses. This conversation provides San Gabriel Valley residents with a meaningful look at local community advocacy and small business support. Viewers interested in mental health awareness, grief recovery, and first-generation career growth will find practical reflections on resilience, personal growth, and self-awareness. Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast and share this video to help bring vital local stories to our San Gabriel Valley community. _______________ Music Credits Intro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG Stinger Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library Outro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG __________________ My SGV Podcast: Website: www.mysgv.net Newsletter: Beyond the Mic Patreon: MySGV Podcast info@sgvmasterkey.com

  5. Oct 6

    Manny Padilla - From San Gabriel Valley to Hollywood Location Manager

    Send us Fan Mail Eric "Manny" Padilla is a film and television location manager born in Monterey Park, California, and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. Growing up in an apartment above a laundromat on New Avenue, he attended local schools including Emerson Elementary, Garvey Intermediate, and Mark Keppel High School. After moving to Burbank to pursue work in the entertainment industry, he built a career on major film and television productions, including the first four Transformers movies and live broadcast logistics for the Super Bowl pregame show at Alcatraz. In this episode, Manny discusses his upbringing in the San Gabriel Valley, navigating personal choices during his youth, and the importance of community and family. He shares how meeting a location manager while working at a North Hollywood Home Depot led to industry mentorship, and explains the logistics behind finding locations, securing permits, and managing major movie sets. He also reflects on executing live television broadcasts and reveals his top local San Gabriel Valley dining spots. This episode offers San Gabriel Valley viewers an authentic story rooted in local community experiences, while giving aspiring filmmakers and movie fans practical insights into location management, industry mentorship, and building a career in Hollywood. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the MySGV Podcast and share this video with friends and family! _______________ Music Credits Intro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG Stinger Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library Outro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG __________________ My SGV Podcast: Website: www.mysgv.net Newsletter: Beyond the Mic Patreon: MySGV Podcast info@sgvmasterkey.com

  6. Sep 29

    Dr. Keith Marshall - Overcoming Addiction, Trauma, and Leading Whole-Person Recovery

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Keith L. Marshall, PsyD, M.H.D., is the Founder, CEO, and Clinical Supervisor of Dedicato Treatment Center, a California Department of Health Care Services–certified substance use disorder treatment program specializing in co-occurring mental health conditions. Under his leadership, Dedicato earned The Joint Commission’s highest level of accreditation, placing it among approximately twenty-three percent of treatment centers nationwide recognized for excellence. Dr. Marshall earned a Specialist Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies from Glendale College, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in human development from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a Certificate in Corporate Board Governance from the Wharton School’s Aresty Institute of Executive Education. After overcoming more than twenty-three years of crack cocaine addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and trauma, he became a two-time International Impact Book Award-winning author and recipient of the 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service. In this episode, Dr. Marshall details his integrated recovery philosophy that lasting transformation requires aligning psychological healing, disciplined physical wellness, and spiritual accountability to address the mind, body, and spirit. He shares insights from his academic research on adolescent substance use disorders and human developmental risk factors, alongside his clinical credentials in addiction counseling, anger management, and clinical supervision. The conversation covers how clinical practice, education, and personal accountability combine to treat substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This episode offers San Gabriel Valley viewers direct clinical insight into behavioral health and treatment services headquartered in Pasadena, California. Readers of Dr. Marshall’s books, including From Dumpster to Doctor and Factors of Transformation, as well as individuals searching for whole-person recovery strategies will find practical perspectives on trauma-informed care, resilience, and sustainable change. Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast and share this video to help bring vital conversations around mental health, recovery, and personal transformation to our community. _______________ Music Credits Intro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG Stinger Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library Outro Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG __________________ My SGV Podcast: Website: www.mysgv.net Newsletter: Beyond the Mic Patreon: MySGV Podcast info@sgvmasterkey.com

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Welcome to the My SGV Podcast. A show where you will hear personal stories of triumph over failures, and how others successfully navigated the unique landscape that is the San Gabriel Valley. What makes us different? Well, just like you, we have chosen the San Gabriel Valley for our home or businesses, or both. We believe it is the people and small businesses that make this community great and we love to share their stories with you. We always encourage your questions and feedback and you can find all of our contact information at sgvmasterkey.com.

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