PODCAST EPiSODES

Jason Land from Guitar Ninjas shares the serendipitous story of how his music school in Burbank got started, and how he developed his program, bringing guitar, piano and drums to all.

Charlene Walters talks about her involvement and roles in the Burbank Council PTA and the Burbank Arts and Education Foundation and the importance of these organizations on Burbank schools.

Mary Anne Been is a Burbank realtor, entrepreneur, and community leader. She shares her incredible career journey and her love of the community through volunteerism. 

Burbank mom Alisa Nelson shares about her five-year-old son, “Charlie the Champion,” and the charity softball tournament their family is organizing to fundraise for congenial heart defects.

Jessica Cribbs, the creator and publisher of burbankmom.com and has lived in Burbank for 22 years. She shares why she's leaving the city and moving back home to Michigan.

Patricia Rivera, the inspiring owner of Tequila's Burbank shares her journey in the restaurant business, and her family story of cancer that has encouraged her to create a yearly fundraiser event.

Ali Spuck talks about her journey through cancer, surgeries, chemo and radiation treatments, and the multiple occurrences that have lead her to become a chronic cancer patient.

Erika Dawn, the general manager and kids class professor at Legacy, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio in Burbank, shares her journey of going from a small town dancer in Colorado to a fighter in California.

Hair stylist, Monique Hale, is the owner of Extension Bar LA (EB LA), a premier studio that primarily focuses on hair extension installation. She shares info into the hair world and her use of TikTok marketing.

Lesley Powers and Mackenzie Kyle, the creators of the comedy YouTube series, “This is a Lot,” that showcases the hilarious “joys” of motherhood and share advice on raising boys.

Monica Mancillas is a children's author whose picture books center on the themes of culture, identity, and mental health. She talks about her books and the inspiration behind them.

 Alanna "Loni" Grimaldi, a researcher turned middle school science teacher was named Burbank's Teacher of the year. She talks about her love of science and some of her deep sea discoveries.

The Road Kings held their 71st Car Show at Johnny Carson Park in Burbank on Sunday, June 11, 2023. We chatted with car enthusiasts and Road Kings board members about all things automotive.

Korinna Domingo, the Founder, and Director of the Cougar Conservancy chats about one of Verdugo Mountain's largest predators: the mountain lion, and how her organization educates the community.

Natasha Coughlin, Director of Operations at Fancy Free Liquor shares one of their store's signature cocktails with Ashley as they chat about Natasha’s work at The Whaling Club and Fancy Free Liquor. 

Carrie Diaz is a boutique owner with a love of bees, and shares how she became a certified beekeeper and now does beekeeper classes in Burbank. She also helps women rediscover their style through self-healing. 

The myBurbank team visited Police and Fire Service Day on the apparatus floor of Station 11 where we had guests join us and talk about the different aspects of their jobs and responsibilities.

Certified divorce coach, Leeron Tal talks about her business, My Divorce Concierge and shares the  difficulties of divorce from her own experience and how it has led her to help other women.

City of Burbank’s Recycling Center Coordinator Amber Duran, and Recycling Center Specialist Amy Hammes chats with Ashley during Earth Week about all things waste management.

Jamie’s talks about topics of ageism, mental health, and postpartum depression and how her website, “How She Shines” works to empower women in the realms of health, wellness, and lifestyle.