Searching For San Antonio

San Antonio Podcast Network

Searching For San Antonio showcases the local community by putting a spotlight on all of the wonderful small businesses, non-profits, and people that the Alamo City has to offer. Guests are invited on to share their story and what their business or organization is all about. New episodes are available bi-weekly on Mondays. Searching for San Antonio is part of the San Antonio Podcast Network and is hosted by Zachary Espericueta and Erika Perez.

  1. 11/22/2021

    Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner (Feat. Raul Jimenez III)

    On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, we invite Raul Jimenez III to speak with us about the amazing annual event his grandfather began back in 1979 - The Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner. During this holiday season, many senior citizens in San Antonio (and abroad) are alone and sometimes can’t afford to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for themselves. But In 1979, San Antonio restaurant owner and businessman, Raul Jimenez, recognized this need in his community, and established a Thanksgiving Day event designed to serve these often forgotten individuals. Now in its 42nd year, the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner continues to provide senior citizens and the less fortunate a place to enjoy a hot and nutritious turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day. The event is typically held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual event has partnered with non-profits from around the area to provide meals through a delivery service so that the individuals in-need can still enjoy a great Thanksgiving meal in the safety of their own home. - Where To Find/Follow the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner: Website: https://www.rauljimenezdinner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimenezdinner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaulJimenezDinner/ - This episode is brought to you by Spectrum Reach & Live From The Southside. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the podcast.

    35 min
  2. 10/25/2021 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Hustle + Socialize (SASW Live Recording)

    On this bonus episode of Searching For San Antonio, we re-invite the founders of Hustle + Socialize back on the podcast to catch up and see what they have planned for next year’s conference. We recorded this podcast live as a part of San Antonio Startup Week. San Antonio Startup Week is a no-cost, multi-day conference that brings together over 2,000 Texas entrepreneurs, hustlers and change-makers. This year, it ran from October 11th through October 22nd and featured all kinds of wonderful people from the San Antonio community. You can follow them @SAStartupWeek on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Watch the live recording on the San Antonio Startup Week YouTube channel. You can find the interview at the 3:31:55 mark: https://youtu.be/vJbpLY-xOeQ?t=12713 About the guest: Hustle + Socialize is the premier and home-grown women’s entrepreneur conference here in Texas. Founded in 2018 by Christina Jovanna Olivarez and Michelle Vallejo, Hustle + Socialize was built by and for ambitious women of South Texas and throughout the Lone Star State. They bring together and empower women through conferences, summits, and workshops every year. - Where To Find/Follow Hustle + Socialize: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustleandsocialize/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hustlesocialize Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HustleAndSocialize/ Website: https://hustleandsocialize.com/ - This episode is brought to you by Spectrum Reach & Live From The Southside. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the podcast.

    41 min
  3. 10/11/2021

    Felíz Modern/Rancho Diaz (Feat. Ginger & Mario Diaz)

    On this episode of Searching For San Antonio, we sit down with the founders and owners of Felíz Modern and Rancho Diaz - Ginger and Mario Diaz. We get to learn about how they got started and how their background in the arts led them to where they are now. They also discuss the obstacles they've overcome as well as some of the changes they've made along the way. Tune in to learn more about these two great local businesses and the entrepreneurial couple behind them. About the guests: Mario & Ginger Diaz, San Antonio natives and co-owners of Feliz Modern, came to retail from arts backgrounds and wanted to bring artists & makers’ works to a wider audience. What started as one brick & mortar shop in Olmos Park has expanded to online and a second physical location at the Historic Pearl in San Antonio. This year the duo added another retail shop to the Pearl called Rancho Diaz, which has a desert modern vibe for kitchen & home goods from around the world. - Where To Find/Follow Felíz Modern: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felizmodern/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felizmodern Website: https://www.felizmodern.com/ - Where To Find/Follow Rancho Diaz: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rancho.diaz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranchodiazshop Website: https://www.ranchodiaz.com/ - This episode is brought to you by Spectrum Reach & Live From The Southside. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the podcast.

    32 min

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Searching For San Antonio showcases the local community by putting a spotlight on all of the wonderful small businesses, non-profits, and people that the Alamo City has to offer. Guests are invited on to share their story and what their business or organization is all about. New episodes are available bi-weekly on Mondays. Searching for San Antonio is part of the San Antonio Podcast Network and is hosted by Zachary Espericueta and Erika Perez.