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Albert Wan is a San Gabriel Valley native, raised in Arcadia, and a second-generation business owner leading his family’s enterprise software company. After studying at UC Berkeley and working as a software engineer at Apple Inc., where he contributed to software projects including Chinese keyboards and CarPlay, he returned home in 2018. Today, he focuses on modernizing his family's business, which has provided business and warehousing software technologies to customers across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond for over three decades.

In this episode, Albert shares his journey from attending local schools in Arcadia and participating in marching band and Scouting to earning an engineering role at Apple. He discusses his experience inside a major technology organization, earning an MBA at UCLA Anderson, and deciding to leave Silicon Valley to preserve his family’s business legacy. Albert also details the practical steps involved in updating legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and warehousing software, transitioning to cloud-based systems, and maintaining trust with long-time clients.

This conversation offers real-world insights for San Gabriel Valley viewers interested in local business growth, tech professionals exploring career transitions, and second-generation entrepreneurs managing corporate succession. Viewers searching for topics around software modernization, family business leadership, and digital transformation will find clear perspectives rooted in steady progress and long-term strategy.

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Sandy Velasco is an LA-based artist born in the Philippines who earned a degree in Mathematics from UCLA and worked as an accountant before entering the entertainment industry. She has called the San Gabriel Valley home for over 15 years and has performed standup comedy on stage and film across California, Las Vegas, and internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. In addition to her work with Los Angeles theatre companies, including East West Players, Coeurage Theatre Company, Artists At Play, Playwrights' Arena, and Company of Angels, she curates and produces clean comedy shows across the SGV, including MIXED NUTS LIVE! in San Gabriel, CHEERS COMEDY HOUR in Arcadia, and BLEEP COMEDY SHOW at the Ice House in Pasadena.

In this episode of the MySGV Podcast, Sandy shares her story of moving to the United States at age 13 and navigating the foster care system in Long Beach alongside her brothers. She discusses becoming a legal guardian for her younger brother after college, relying on her faith during difficult times, and balancing a mathematics and accounting background with her creative pursuits. She also discusses her entry into standup comedy, her work producing accessible clean comedy events for SGV families, and her favorite dining spots throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

This episode provides San Gabriel Valley residents with a local perspective on community event production and the growing standup comedy scene in their neighborhood. For fans and followers of Sandy Velasco, the conversation offers a deeper look at how her life as an Asian American immigrant, former foster youth, mother, and comedian informs her clean storytelling on stage. Viewers searching for content about navigating foster care, shifting careers from mathematics to performance, and producing live shows will find practical insights and personal reflection.

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Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG

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Willington Liu is an actor featured in the Creation of the Gods trilogy (封神三部曲) and the founder of Creation Talent Academy (CTA), a performing arts institute based in Arcadia, California. Raised in the San Gabriel Valley, he built a background in competitive Latin dance before earning his BFA in acting from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Through CTA, he offers youth instruction across acting, singing, dance, and martial arts to help students develop artistic confidence and industry readiness.

In this episode, Willington shares his path from growing up in the San Gabriel Valley to landing a role in Creation of the Gods during high school. He discusses his experience in the film's year-long training boot camp in China, including equestrian training, historical martial arts, and stage combat, alongside his transition through CalArts. He also outlines the mission behind Creation Talent Academy, explaining how the school supports student auditions, soft skills development, special needs programs, and long-term creative development.

For San Gabriel Valley viewers and Arcadia residents, this episode offers an inside look at a local creator bringing international film experience back to the local community. Aspiring performers, parents, and arts supporters will gain practical perspectives on audition preparation, youth mentorship, and balancing passion with academic goals. Anyone searching online for insights into Creation of the Gods, acting programs at CalArts, or performing arts education in SoCal will find actionable takeaways throughout the conversation.

Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast to stay connected with the artists, educators, and leaders shaping the region. If you found value in this discussion on film production and performing arts training, please share this episode with an aspiring artist, parent, or educator.

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Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG

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Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library

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Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG

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