Three Conejo Valley nonprofits are changing lives this holiday season — and their stories will inspire you. Todd Ross shares the story of A Very Merry Waffle Wednesday, a beloved holiday charity event supporting local causes. Stacy DeWitt highlights the mission of James Storehouse, which provides essential resources for foster youth and foster families. Linda & Len Krukowski discuss Sleep in Heavenly Peace, the volunteer-driven organization building and delivering beds for children in need throughout the Conejo Valley.

If you’re looking for Conejo Valley charities, local nonprofits, volunteer opportunities, foster youth support, or holiday giving inspiration, this episode delivers. Discover how grassroots leaders are strengthening the community and spreading joy during the holiday season.

Connect with Conejo Valley Visionaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with A Very Merry Waffle Wednesday here

Connect with James Storehouse here

Connect with Sleep in Heavenly Peace here

If you enjoyed this episode and find value in the podcast, please leave us a five-star review and rating. This helps more folks in the Conejo Valley find the podcast and that allows each story to reach more people.

If you want to share your visionary story on the podcast, send an email to conejovalleyvisionaries@gmail.com - we are always open to guest nominations!

This episode was produced by Cristina Dennstedt and Justin K. Sloan. Conejo Valley Visionaries is edited by Justin K. Sloan and ⁠J.Sloan Productions⁠.

In this conversation, Lana shares her journey from aspiring soccer player to a dedicated stay-at-home mom, and eventually to a successful publisher of Dos Vientos Living and Westlake Village Living magazines in the Conejo Valley.

She reflects on the challenges of navigating life changes, including her divorce, and how those experiences led her to find purpose in publishing local stories. Lana emphasizes the importance of community connections and the role of local publications in fostering relationships among residents and businesses.

She offers insights into marketing and entrepreneurship, encouraging others to take small steps towards their goals while sharing her love for the Conejo Valley.

Connect with Conejo Valley Visionaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Lana Bluth ⁠here⁠

If you enjoyed this episode and find value in the podcast, please leave us a five-star review and rating. This helps more folks in the Conejo Valley find the podcast and that allows each story to reach more people.

If you want to share your visionary story on the podcast, send an email to conejovalleyvisionaries@gmail.com - we are always open to guest nominations!

This episode was produced by Cristina Dennstedt and Justin K. Sloan. Conejo Valley Visionaries is edited by Justin K. Sloan and ⁠J.Sloan Productions⁠.

Recorded live at Sunrose California Eatery in front of a packed house, I sit down with co-owner Marc Hernandez.

It is a candid, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation about the winding path that led him here — from his first job as a 16-year-old delivery driver at Brent’s Deli, to meeting his now-wife and business partner Carie while working there again after college, to navigating the highs, lows, risks, and reinventions that come with building a hospitality vision from scratch.

Marc shares the vulnerable moments that shaped him, the lessons learned along the way, and the heart behind Sunrose’s commitment to warm, unpretentious California dining. Whether you love food, entrepreneurship, or a good origin story, this episode is a reminder that the most meaningful journeys are rarely linear — and always worth it.

Tune in for laughter, honesty, and a behind-the-scenes look at the passion powering one of the Conejo Valley’s favorite restaurants.

Connect with Conejo Valley Visionaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Sunrose California Eatery here

If you enjoyed this episode and find value in the podcast, please leave us a five-star review and rating. This helps more folks in the Conejo Valley find the podcast and that allows each story to reach more people.

If you want to share your visionary story on the podcast, send an email to conejovalleyvisionaries@gmail.com - we are always open to guest nominations!

This episode was produced by Cristina Dennstedt and Justin K. Sloan. Conejo Valley Visionaries is edited by Justin K. Sloan and ⁠J.Sloan Productions⁠.