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IN FOCUS: Beach at Dusk by Cameron Martin
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A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHERS
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LOCAL BUZZ: Online Calendar + Artist Spotlight: Matt Heinecke
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HEALTH & WELLNESS: Reopening of the John D. Spreckels Center
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COMMUNITY: Proposals for Expanding the Library’s Winn Room
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GIVING BACK: Miss Coronado 2021 Promotes Mental Health Awareness
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CROWN CITY HISTORY: Caring for the Sick Throughout Coronado’s History
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IN THE KITCHEN: Sunday Brunch at Home with Chef Clyde Van Arsdall IV
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AROUND TOWN: Island Girl Blog with Everything YOGA!
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LIFESTYLE: Bungalow 56 Reveals Their Favorite Colors of White Paint
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HEALTH & WELLNESS: Stacy Bright Shines a Light on IV Treatments
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FORKS & CORKS: Parakeet Café & Juice Bar
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ASTROLOGY: Cameron Martin on Spiritual Well-being
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CORONADO HOME: Michael Jacobs-Bonnett on Remodeling the 70s
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In Focus (pages 2 & 3): An incredibly peaceful scene overlooking Coronado beach called, “Beach at Dusk” captured by Cameron Martin. Check out Cameron’s article in our Astrology section on page 52 this month. Photo Credit: Cameron Martin | On Instagram @PathAndPurpose | On Facebook @Path & Purpose | Website: YourPathAndPurpose.com Back Cover: An artistic photo called “Sadie” by local artist and photographer Katie Karosich. Katie is a local artist and photographer who lives in Coronado with her husband and their two sons. The swimmer featured in this photo is former Coronado Middle School student Sadie Edwards swimming for Coronado Swim Association. Katie submitted a similar photo of her son Cody that recently won as a Top Shot from National Geographic. Katie’s photography and artwork is available for purchase online at KatieKArtPhotography.com Photo Credit: KatieKarosich | Instagram: @KatieKarosichArt | On Facebook @Katie Karosich Artist | Website: KatieKArtPhotography.com 6
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Front Cover: An image of a beautiful oil painting of the gazebo at Spreckels Park by Uwe Werner. Uwe has been showing his paintings across the country for over 50 years and here in Coronado on Sundays at Art in the Park. Artwork is available for purchase at Art & Frames Gallery Coronado. Artist Credit: Uwe Werner | Art & Frames Website: ArtCoronado.com
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the Coronado Public Art App designed to guide residents & visitors to more than 75 works of public art throughout Coronado.
PHOTO BY KEL CASEY
The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission makes it easy to find local activities with an online calendar. Check out the array of activities offered at CoronadoARTS.com
Local musician Matt Heinecke has over 20 years of professional experience as an accomplished singer and guitarist, first performing in Coronado coffee shops as a high schooler. Matt is also a dedicated teacher, currently serving as Instrumental Music Director for Coronado High School’s award-winning conservatory, Coronado School of the Arts. For more information, check out Matt's website CrownTownMusic.com.
Live Music & Events in Coronado are Coming Back to Life!
Coronado’s live music schedule at www.coronadoarts.com/livemusic will continue to be updated as our beloved musicians get back to work. Upcoming performances include:
• Live music at Emerald C Gallery on Saturdays from 6-8 (Matt Heinecke, Jennifer Franks, Ron’s Garage, and more) • Sunday concert series at the Coronado Ferry Landing from 1-4 pm • Jake Lyons at live at Garage Buona Forchetta Sundays 12-2 pm • Gonzo at the Hotel Del (Babcock and Story) Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-9:30 pm • Live Music at Costa Azul Saturdays at 5:30 pm • For a complete listing of events including both virtual and live music concerts, social events, art lessons, fitness and wellness classes, visit www.coronadoARTS.com • To add a music-related event to the calendar, please e-mail Cultural Arts Commissioner Mariah Gillespie at mariah@msmariahsmusic.com. To add a non-music related event, please email Communications Commissioner Tillie Vuksich at tillievuksich@outlook.com. 10
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Reopened, Refreshed and Rejuvinated! The John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green Welcomes Serving the 50+ Community By Kelly Purvis Photos Courtesy of the John D. Spreckels Center
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ince the official opening on April 12, 2017, the John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green have brought Coronado’s 50+ community together. The center has offered a robust variety of programs and services, including health, fitness, education and arts as well as volunteer and civic engagement opportunities. The center was sorely missed during the past year’s closure, but we are thrilled to announce the facility is working towards reopening with new activities that will build a stronger sense of community and wellness. And a special note to those of you who have frequented the center over the years: Don’t fret! We’ll also be continuing the events, activities and programs that are dearly loved among our long-term patrons. Are you looking for safe, fun and interesting events where you can engage with your peers and make new friends? This is the place! During the COVID-19 shutdown, recreation and library staff collaborated on several virtual projects. Programming included fitness, free virtual lectures and classes available on the CoronadoTV and CoronadoARTS YouTube Channels. A weekly Spreckels Center newsletter was created to keep everyone engaged — sign up for it can be found on the City’s website. As part of our grand reopening, the John D. Spreckels Center will be teaming up with the Coronado Public Library and the Cultural Arts Commission to offer quality classes, activities and special events that reach a broader audience. It’s time to open with a leap and we are doing just that with a variety of fitness classes, exciting excursions, stimulating expert lectures, musical performances and more. The list of events will grow as we listen to our community’s needs and requests! Also of note, the facility houses the city-owned Spreckels Gallery featuring the artwork of local seniors. The inaugural exhibition in the gallery featured the work of the Coronado Art Association members and celebrated the 70th Anniversary of this local organization which hosts Art in the Park. The Cultural Arts Commission is planning exhibitions to resume once the center reopens to the public. In addition, the City of Coronado is welcoming Mrs. Dana Welch to their talented team of recreation professionals to lead the City’s John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green as the facility supervisor. Welch comes from the City of Davis where she created new programs for seniors including an Oscar and International
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Party, watercolor classes, ukulele lessons, a pre-owned jewelry sale, special wine dinners and a Health & Fitness Day to name a few. In addition to her recreation programming, she also has experience managing facility rentals, special events, business and university commencement receptions, faculty conferences and local business visibility events. Welch has a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Administration and enjoys all outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking and skiing. Among her many accomplishments are summiting Yosemite’s Half Dome Rock twice and completing the San Diego Marathon. She is a fourth generation Californian with roots in the Sacramento area. Welch’s talents and experience will come in handy as the Spreckels Center reemerges from the pandemic. With the facility closed, the City’s Recreation and Golf Services
Dana Welch is joining the talented team of recreation professionals to lead as the facility supervisor.
Director Roger Miller, Cultural Arts Representative Kelly Purvis and Library Director Shaun Briley have been busy collaborating on numerous programs and event ideas for the Center including establishing a new Spreckels Center Choir, various art programs, morning coffee and gettogether socials, as well as various field trips that span from museums to musicals to botanical gardens. These new programs and events will be additions to the Center’s prepandemic palette of offerings. Along with all the fun and exciting programs, the City is also planning to further expand the Center’s volunteer services for the 50 and better community. “Dana has extensive experience developing robust volunteer programs,” stated Miller. “The City desires as part of its overall delivery of service, to address loneliness, welfare checks, and services which are central to a better quality of life. Many of these services
are best delivered by volunteers, as this approach keeps everyone engaged and involved and ultimately builds community.” Staff will also be embarking on certifying the Spreckels Center through the National Institute of Senior Centers. “The certification process is very intensive and will involve gathering information from numerous community groups actively participating in the process,” stated Miller. “Dana is very well qualified to take on the numerous opportunities ahead of her.” A growing number of senior centers are earning national accreditation and the John D. Spreckels Center will initiate the process with Dana’s arrival. The NISC — National Institute of Senior Centers — works to advance the quality of senior centers nationwide and offers the nation’s only National Senior Center Accreditation Program. Accreditation provides official CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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(Above Left): Another wonderful venue at the Spreckels Center is the West Patio which includes a fireplace and an upfront view of the bowling lawn. (Above Right): The JDSC lounge offers 50+ citizens an opportunity to gather and socialize. Play pool, watch television or read the morning paper or new magazines in this beautiful venue. (Below): The John D. Spreckels Center is Coronado’s newest facility dedicated for the 50+ residents in the community. The public art sculpture “Transitions” by Jon Koehler graces the front lawn of the facility. Exterior photo of historical home built by QualCraft Construction.
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recognition that a senior center meets nine standards of senior center operations. More than 200 senior centers have been accredited, and many more are in the process. To find out more about our facility for the 50+ crowd, please visit our website where you will find a current list of upcoming classes and learn how to register. Take the first step to connect with our staff and your fellow peers, and sign up for the Spreckels Center newsletter. The John D. Spreckels Center is reopened, refreshed, rejuvenated and is ready to bring our 50+ community together like never before. We look forward to seeing you! To find out more visit the website www.coronado.ca.us/spreckels or call (619) 522-7343.
• Kelly Purvis lives in Coronado and serves as the Senior Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, focusing on Arts and Culture and supporting the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission.
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The Winn C O M M U N I T Y | W I N N R O O M E X PA N S I O N
Exploring possibilities for expanding the Library’s Winn Room
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The proposed project to update the Winn Room will open up to the adjacent park space with an outdoor deck and enhanced landscaping.
The Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library is at the literal and figurative heart of the community. There are few residents who have never crossed its threshold at some point to see a presentation or attend a meeting. At a recent community meeting, Library Board Trustee Brenda Jo Robyn stated that the Library Trustees approved the concept of updating the Winn Room back in 2018. Fast forward to 2021 and conceptual plans to renovate and expand the beloved venue are generating widespread interest and were presented at a Community Meeting in March. Built in the early 1970s, the existing Winn Room has structural issues such as bad sight lines for the stage and screen due to a low ceiling, poor acoustics and a seating capacity that the community has outgrown. These limitations adversely affect efforts to attract the type of high caliber library speakers and concerts that Coronado would like to offer its residents. For instance, publishing companies are reluctant to send best-selling authors to a venue that is unable to seat many more than 100 people. Homegrown festivals, like the Coronado Island Film Festival, would like to use a less limited Winn Room; existing library programs, such as the annual summer concerts, have been so oversubscribed that the library has limited attendance by ticketing. In the last couple years, some concerts have been crammed into the library lobby at the request of performers because of better acoustics — a setup that is time consuming, can only take place after regular library hours and doesn’t significantly boost capacity. The availability of quality, free arts and culture is widely considered to be as important to the livability of a city as top-notch recreational facilities. No other venue in the city performs the same role as the Winn Room, which is a truly unique community space and the only auditorium that offers free use. Before the pandemic, venues like the Nautilus Room — the only other city venue in the same size range as the proposed expansion — were fully booked months in advance for paying groups, including private events like weddings and city recreation programming, which is affordable, but not free. These revenue-generating uses have limited the availability for free community events. In keeping with the wishes of the community to control the size of the Spreckels Center, the Spreckels Grand Room is no larger than the current Winn Room and only seats 96 people. It is also frequently in use for city recreation programming for the 50+ demographics and private events. While both these rooms are useful for functions, neither is up to the envisioned standard of the Winn Room as a performance space. The only other larger city performance venue is the Main Stage Theater at Coronado High School, which has similarly limited availability for use by community groups due to school hours, CoSA and school district events along with rental, custodial and staffing costs. Always the cornerstone of the library’s cultural enrichment offerings, the Winn Room has only become more central as the library’s role has evolved from a mere book repository to a center where the community can connect through programs and events. For everything from Boy Scouts to the Coronado Roundtable, a number of nonprofits and community groups that are integral to the quality of life in Coronado depend on the Winn Room CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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for a venue to hatch ideas and make plans. Thus, events in the room are often multipliers, engendering other events that will take place in other locations throughout the city. Recognizing a need to renovate the Winn Room to provide a venue that would better serve the community's needs, the City Council in January 2020 approved a feasibility study and community consultation to determine the scope of improvements. The feasibility study was undertaken by M. W. Steele Group, the architects for the library’s 2005 expansion, and guided by a stakeholder group including the Coronado Historical Association, Coronado Island Film Festival, Coronado School of the Arts, the high school PTO, the Cultural Arts Commission and library groups such as the Board of Trustees and the Friends of the Library. The study estimated the design would cost about $6 million — a construction cost of over $1,000 per square foot, which is within the typical range for San Diego, even if it is above the median. The comparison is a little misleading because the cost for performance spaces is never comparable to home building costs because they come with extra expenses entailed in creating an open, long space without intermediate support columns and audio visual and acoustic elements. Any Winn Room expansion, regardless of scope, would have extra costs that are typical of a highly detailed building renovation carried out in a small build area. Extending and raising the roof means the tricky task of some demolition while upgrading and preserving some of the existing building and would cost more than 22
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a new build. For instance, the Spreckels Center, which was a new build at a time of deflated construction costs, came in at $6.8 million. Additionally, the scope calls for maintaining consistency with the existing building’s precast concrete and large windows, which are both more expensive than standard framing and basic exterior cladding. However, cost estimates at this stage are deliberately conservative — the project may prove more economical as the designs are refined and the project undergoes competitive bidding. The stakeholder group requested a design that would: reflect the ambiance of the community and not be so visually extravagant as to overwhelm the existing library; fit organically with the existing library building and respect its historic Spreckels room frontage; preserve and open up to the adjacent park to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces; and to increase square footage and create a state-of-the-art community facility to meet the needs of Coronado for the next 50 to 75 years. Preservation of and audience engagement with the adjacent park have been one of the goals of the Winn Room project from the outset. Lessons have been learned from the Spreckels Center project in approaching this project sensitively with the aim of minimizing the impact to existing trees and maintaining the character of the North Library Lawn as a green space covered in trees. The library and the City support the urban forest, its ability to soften the urban environment, provide shade in hot weather and aid with carbon sequestration. The North Library Grounds Rehabilitation, a Capital Improvement Project approved in 2017/18, will be an adjunct to this project that will involve a comprehensive review of the area around the library with a view to maintain the balance of trees. Both Winn Room concepts envision building designs that celebrate and blend with the adjacent park space, with large, park-facing windows and a terrace to transition from inside to outside. Given the Winn Room’s importance for use by local organizations, few would dispute it is outdated and in need of renovation to accommodate Coronado’s needs. The consultation process so far has whittled options down The proposed updates to the Winn Room would include doubling seating capacity in the room.
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“The Winn” is a proposed project to update the Winn Room will be considered by the Coronado City Council. This schematic is Option B and imagines the space opening up and activating usage of the park space to the North of the current room.
to a choice between two renovation options, both of which are estimated to cost roughly $6 million: a modest expansion and a more iconic design that more fully meets the desired criteria and aims to fit Coronado’s character. The simplest plan entails an elevated rectangular extension running perpendicular into the park while the slightly more complex plan staggers back from Orange Avenue with uneven walls that improve acoustics. The screen and stage in the first plan would be adjacent to the park, while in the second plan these elements are incorporated at the back of the auditorium, leaving the view of the park unobscured. Both plans would increase the room’s capacity to comfortably seat over 200 people and provide a multipurpose space. They each include an additional exterior stage linking the interior space and the park, as well as a foyer. Most events that fill the room beyond its current capacity are resident-attended community events. Increasing the room size to the 200-240 person range will fill a hole in the portfolio of community performance spaces in Coronado. The intention of the Winn Room renovation is to replace aging and insufficient infrastructure and to be a source of pride for the community and to continue to offer a free venue that allows the community to gather. For more information, visit the library and view the architectural storyboard or visit the Comment Coronado website (commentcoronado.org) and choose “The Winn” under the Active Projects drop down menu. Watch the Virtual Town Hall Meeting that was held in late March and take the survey. Your participation in this informal survey is valued and will help inform discussion of the concept plans.
• Kelly Purvis lives in Coronado and serves as the Senior Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, focusing on Arts and Culture and supporting the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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G I V I N G B A C K | MISS CORONADO
There's No Place Like Home:
Miss Coronado Volunteer 2021 Photos by Spring Dyer Photography Public Library
hen Dorothy clicked the heels of her ruby red slippers and proclaimed “There’s no place like home!” in the iconic story The Wizard of Oz, she was granted her wish to be back with her beloved family. Luckily, the new Miss Coronado Volunteer 2021, Lauren Griffin, already calls “The Emerald City” home. But in the midst of a global pandemic, even home can feel like “somewhere over the rainbow,” a world where we are disconnected from our family and community and where nothing makes sense. “Our COVID-19 lockdown has placed a tremendous toll on our mental health,” says Griffin,“ and that’s why I’m helping to illuminate the month of May and it’s nationwide recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.” It is fitting during this month to shine a spotlight on our newly crowned Miss Coronado Volunteer 2021. Despite the pandemic, Griffin’s efforts continue to foster connections between community members and make the town a brighter place. A Coronado High School Senior, Lauren Griffin was chosen because of her dedication to community service and her academic excellence. Upon her crowning, Griffin was enthusiastically welcomed and supported by Mayor Richard Bailey for her commitment to partner with civic and community organizations. Griffin leadership in CHS’s Student 2 Student (S2S) program brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment, support academic excellence and ease school-to-school transitions. “This program is close to my heart because I feel a personal responsibility to strengthen the mental well-being of teens and young adults,” Griffin shared. Growing up in a military family, where she has learned resilience skills and how to help friends, makes the topic of teen mental health very important to Miss Griffin. In fact, she chose to write about the subject in many of her college application essays. “Teens need connection and the pandemic has certainly disrupted everyone’s lives on several levels,” Griffin said. “I try to foster connections through virtual and socially distant gatherings. We are all ready to get back to working side by side.” Spring and summer look to be busy for this young woman. Currently, Lauren is planning a beach cleanup with Emerald Keepers in addition to an in-person event with Coronado SAFE (Students and Families Engaged). Volunteering is rewarding for the recently crowned Miss Coronado Volunteer, and we are looking forward to many fun Coronado events throughout her term. “While serving as Miss Coronado Volunteer, I hope to inspire others to find creative ways to connect. Let’s build each other up and ‘straighten each other’s crowns!’ And if you have a student in Coronado High School, encourage them to join Student 2 Student and other clubs,” Griffin said. “Our club wants ALL students, current or new to CHS, to join us. We are a soft place to fall for those who are struggling to meet people. Reach out, plug in, connect and grow up together!” Sports and physical activity are also important to Lauren, as both have given her a much-needed outlet to relieve stress in her own life. She is an athlete on the CHS Women’s Varsity Volleyball team. Over the years, she has learned 26
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Lauren Griffin with Mayor Richard Bailey (below).
Newly crowned Lauren Griffin (right) and 2021 Miss Coronado Teen Volunteer, Alexis Dyer
many attributes of leadership, teamwork and communication through athletics that will guide her through the rest of her life. Her passion for volleyball will continue into her college career. Because working as a team is fun, the pageant committee appointed a “little sister” Miss Coronado Teen Volunteer, Alexis Dyer. Lexi is a 14-year-old eighth grader looking forward to attending CHS in the fall. The newly crowned teen shares Griffin’s passion for community service and teen mental health awareness as well as competitive cheer, teaching art lessons with her mom, listening to music and future travels. The special crowning ceremony took place in the iconic Hotel Del Coronado Turret. “Being in the Hotel Del for the crowning was exciting and just a little scary — we know tales of Kate Morgan’s ghost in that Turret!” Griffin said. “We carefully climbed the winding, old, steep, narrow staircase and it was worth it. WOW! The view was spectacular, and our mothers were part of the special moment. I’m so happy for Lexi, and this will forever be embedded in my heart.” The duo is already working on their social media campaign “Around Town” to highlight local businesses as the community begins to reemerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Their adventures can be followed on instagram @misscoronadovol and @misscoronadoteenvol. Looking past the pandemic and her graduation from Coronado High School, Lauren plans to pursue a degree in the medical field and is still considering offers from several prestigious universities, including Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University and Texas A&M. Yes, there is a theme! Lauren and her parents are Texans and Lauren learned from her mother the gift of “southern hospitality” — a personal mission to help people feel welcome and the central theme in her passion of helping others through Student to Student. With Coronado welcoming so many military families from across the country it’s nice to see lasting connections materialize through programs like S2S and Coronado SAFE. This summer, Lauren will represent Coronado and compete at the inaugural Miss California Volunteer competition in Fresno. Miss California Volunteer is a statewide, service orientated scholarship organization which was founded in 2019. As the official State Final for the Miss Volunteer America contest, Miss California Volunteer seeks to empower teens through education and opportunity. By providing a platform for tomorrow’s leaders to express their opinions, talents, character and intelligence, Miss California Volunteer aims to aid in personal development, better the statewide communities and display the importance of service before self. To learn more, visit www.misscaliforniavolunteer.com.
Lauren is thankful for the generous support of the following local businesses: Spring Dyer Photography | Miss Match Boutique | Blue Jeans and Bikinis | Charleston Shoe Company | Coronado Sweet Cookie Studio | The Hotel Del Coronado | Coronado SAFE | Emerald Keepers | Saiko Sushi | Sarah Johnson/ Coronado Sands | Claytons | Bay Books | The City of Coronado CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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Crown City History I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N
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here was a time in the late 1800s when Coronado was primarily known as a place to which one rowed to hunt rabbits. Then came the boom era — the building of the Hotel del Coronado, the sale of building lots, and people settling in. They came to work in construction, while some aspired to open a business. We had the bakery, market, boarding house but medical care was a bit more difficult to find. In 1887, the village saw the arrival of the first physician, Dr. R.E. Armstrong. He treated patients from his home, then from an office location at Orange Avenue and 3rd Street. But patients who needed surgery or overnight care had to be taken to San Diego. Other doctors came during that first 20 years and set up various practices including at the Hotel del Coronado. By 1926, the population had grown to 3,200 residents and the need for longer-term medical facilities was clear. Fortunately for Coronado, Maud Lancaster, a registered nurse, came to town. She first was a tourist, but she fell in love with our community. Maud, who had operated a hospital in North Dakota with her deceased husband, saw a need in Coronado that she could definitely fill. Maud purchased a two-story home on Alameda Boulevard, and a friend, Emma White, who was a nurse, joined her to help take care of the people of Coronado. Doctors were soon referring patients who needed nursing care for overnight or longer to the duo. Maud soon realized they were outgrowing their house. She had witnessed the birth of a baby on the ferry when a woman had been attempting to reach Mercy Hospital in San Diego for the delivery. She soon leased a larger space on Orange Avenue from another well-known name in San Diego, Dr. Paul Wegeforth. The Orange Avenue facility became Coronado Emergency Hospital. In 1938, Maud was looking forward to retiring, having given 12 years to the people of Coronado. That seemed to have been the impetus for Coronado to step up and move forward with a plan to build a bona fide hospital. There were many hurdles to overcome — it was the post-depression era, World War II was pending and much The residence of Dr. Lorini, a long-time house physician for fundraising was needed. That was when the Hotel Del and one of Coronado’s earliest doctors. 1972. Mrs. Paul Wegeforth, her sister-in-law, Mrs. Claus Spreckels, and two other women worked to raise the $75,000 needed to build a 30-bed hospital. Those four also gave generous contributions to the fundraising efforts.
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But the tale was not over yet. We were in a war in 1941, and materials were scarce. With the increasing troops at North Island, Congress was finally convinced that we deserved a dispensation and could move forward with the construction. And so, the Coronado Hospital opened for business on Christmas Eve Day in 1942. The hospital was located on some raw land on Soledad Place, and the building is used to this day as part of the modern hospital facilities. There are so many memories, and so many people, both medical and otherwise, who have contributed to the success of this hospital. Twenty years later, in 1962, efforts began to build a new hospital at that location. Many obstacles had to be overcome with the hospital board dealing with entities of the state. State guidelines and restrictions forced changes, meaning more money needed to be raised. In 1970, Coronado Hospital broke ground on the new building, with the support of Frances Nunnelly Goodrich-Winzer through a gift of $2.3 million in Coca-Cola stock to open the hospital debt-free. Her daughter, Fran Harpst, continued in her mother’s footsteps. Over the span of her lifetime, Harpst donated more than $5.5 million to Coronado Hospital Foundation. Since then, so much has happened in Coronado, with development increasing our population to over 20,000. Our hospital has grown with the population, providing more and more services as the need arose. Even now, an expansion of the emergency room is being proposed. It is now part of the Sharp Hospital group.
Location of the Coronado Emergency Hospital (later the Bayberry Tree as seen here) on Orange Avenue. Date Unknown.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new hospital building. 1968.
Mary Theodora Howe McLeod, reading “Clinical Medicine”, worked for well-known physician Dr. Paul Wegeforth. 1917.
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AR O UN D TOW N | C H R I ST I N E VAN T U Y L
There’s no time like the present to work a little Zen into your life. With the promise and chaos of a post-COVID existence and a return to normalcy in some aspects of living, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed as schedules resume and days get busier. Seeking a new level of calm can help decrease stress, improve focus and enhance sleep and restfulness. Not to mention the physical benefits of working a yoga practice into your day…a fitter physique, more flexibility and increased stamina. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a blissful beginner, the path to serenity is only a cleansing breath away. Jennifer Butler is a licensed Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher, and Certified Health Coach who helps clients live a healthy, happy, balanced lifestyle they enjoy and love. 38
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STAY HY DR ATED, I N STY L E Your day is sure to be swell if you’re drinking plenty of water, especially if you’re practicing yoga. Grab your own S’well Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle from Avenu here in town, and maybe some leggings while you’re at it. The S’well stainless steel water bottle features triplelayered, vacuum-insulated construction, designed to keep beverages cold for up to 36 hours. I’ll Namaste to that! Avenu. | 1114 Orange | (619) 996-3303
F U E L U P W I T H G O O D N E SS All that mindfulness and deep stretching takes energy, so it’s wise to nourish your body with healthy snacks before you hit the mat. Clayton’s Coffee Shop serves up some healthy, plant-based shakes, like the Lotus, made with acai, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, chia seeds, coconut oil and apple juice. Also worth a slurp: the Root with chocolate whey protein powder, banana, maca powder, ground flax with almond milk; and the Palm with mango, pineapple, banana, spinach, spirulina, coconut oil and apple juice. Claytons Coffee Shop | 979 Orange Avenue | (619) 435-5425
GE T S QUEAKY C L E A N It’s more important now, more than ever, to keep your gear and yoga mat clean and sanitized. The Mind Over Lather 100% Natural Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray works well with all mats, and is made with essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus and tea tree. Simply spray your mat after each session, wipe it down and you’re all set. Amazon, $10.
YOGA BY TH E S EA If you crave a side of sea breeze with your practice, consider attending an outdoor class led by local Jennifer Butler from Yoga Fits Me. She holds hour-long classes at the Coronado Ferry Landing on the Bay, as well as Coronado Cays Park. You’ll enjoy a tranquil and grounding class to get your day started with peace and harmony in mind, body and spirit. No experience is needed and all levels are welcome. Yogis are asked to bring their own mat, towel, water and sunscreen, and to honor social distancing while in class. Learn more and view the full schedule at YogaFitsMe.com. Jennifer Butler | Yoga Fits Me | YogaFitsMe.com CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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G E T YO G A G LA M Getting comfortable and cozy in your yoga gear is no excuse for frumpy! Fortunately, Sweet Soles is bursting with enough stylish yoga wear to satisfy the most persnickety of purchasers. With top yoga brands like Alo, Beyond Yoga, Gottex, Free People and more, you’ll find everything you need to strike a pose. And good news for yoga dudes…you’ll find men’s yoga wear as well! Sweet Soles | 957 Orange Avenue | (619) 675-0505
G ET I N S PI RED Need some yoga inspo? Check out these Yoga Deck and Mindfulness Cards from Adorn. Now beginners and experts alike can make rejuvenating meditations a daily part of life. You’ll find an illustrated deck of fifty yoga poses and easy-to-use instructions, helping with stress relief, and promoting strength, energy and relaxation… anytime, anywhere. The Mindfulness Cards make it easy to bring awareness, calm and joy to everyday life with inspiring phrases on the front, and a short mindfulness exercise on the back. Draw one card a day to form an intention, and watch your life transform. Adorn | 1011 Orange Avenue | (619) 435-5432
SET YOUR I NTENTI ONS This joyful little journal is perfect for jotting down your ideas, thoughts and intentions for the New Year. Whether on-the-go or nestled in your favorite chair, this stylish, cover-lined journal has rounded corners and an exposed binding that allows it to open completely flat. Grab yours from Seaside Papery and start journaling today! Seaside Papery | 1162 Orange Avenue | (619) 435-5565 40
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LIFESTYLE | BY KARYN FRAZIER + JESSICA NICOLLS
Favorite White Paint Colors By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Frazier Photos by Samantha Goh Photography
Nothing says spring like a fresh coat of white paint. White is such a great tool for brightening a space or creating contrast for another color to stand out. After years of sifting through white paints with all their complex undertones we have narrowed down a list of our favorite colors.
WAR M WHIT E S : White Dove by Benjamin Moore — A go-to classic for us when we want a warmer, creamier feel to a space. Looks great with a crisp white trim and doesn’t lean yellow or red. We like to use this color when we want to add warmer tones to the room, and the space gets a lot of natural light. Simply White by Benjamin Moore — This is such a great chameleon white that can pair with both warm and cool tones. This white really works in any space which makes it a go-to color for us.
CRIS P WH I T E S : Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore — One of our all-time favorite whites. It is often said that you can see what tones are in any other white by putting it next to Chantilly Lace. It is a crisp, pure white that is great for wall, cabinetry and trim. Decorators White by Benjamin Moore — This white has a cool tone making it a great white for a bright space. It pairs perfectly with greys and blues.
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H E A L T H & W E L L N E S S | S T A C Y LY N N B R I G H T
Body Booster
Company offers IV products to address stamina, hangovers
By Aly Lawson
An IV, or intravenous therapy, at home sounds like what you see in Hollywood about Wall Street, or something only available to professional athletes. Yet there’s a local option for many people to ease illness, recover more quickly, alleviate morning sickness, appease a hangover, or squash other types of physical discomfort. We spoke with nurse practitioner Stacy Lynn Bright about this concierge relief. What’s your connection to Coronado? I have many treasured memories of Coronado. My family always came to stay at my Auntie Viv’s house every summer and any time we had a vacation break. My family moved from the Los Angeles area to Coronado when I was 16, and I’m a 1990 Coronado High School graduate. I lived Back East for seven years and returned back to Coronado in 2002 where I currently live with my two children. What’s your business’ name and specialty as well as where are you located? What’s your position with the company? The company is Mobile IV Medics (MIVM) and it’s based here in California. MIVM currently serves many areas of California, Florida, Texas, Nevada — and it’s expanding its market to Hawaii, Georgia, and Illinois! I’m currently working as a nurse practitioner within the company, providing concierge vitamin IV services in the San Diego area. How did your organization get started? From a personal need actually. One of our co-founders was feeling ill and had heard of this type of service elsewhere. When he Googled it, nothing was around. He partnered with a lifelong best friend and pharmacist to create Mobile IV Medics and make this type of service readily accessible for all. You offer COVID-19 rapid testing, do you also offer antibody testing? Yes, we currently offer both tests. How did you pivot during the pandemic? We pivoted by creating protocols to ensure safety for our staff and patients, along with keeping on top of patient care. We were able to really help those with mild symptoms of COVID-19 avoid the ER by giving them fluids, vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin D. It’s amazing to hear the customer testimonials how their symptoms subsided significantly after treatment. You offer a cold and flu drip -- that sounds great. What does it entail? Our cold and flu IV package is designed to help mitigate the symptoms of your illness and help shorten the lifespan of your cold or flu. We accomplish this through an expertly designed combination of essential nutrients and medicines. Each package contains: What other IV drips are popular and why? We currently have around 17 different IV drips and it is possible to tailor your own. 44
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Some of the more commonly requested IV drips are MIVM cocktail, hangover, and the immune boost. The MIVM cocktail has it all, including the max dosages of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients. The hangover bag speaks for itself. Nothing feels better than a boost of hydration, vitamin B complex and B-12, glutathione for inflammation and detox, and pain/ nausea medications if needed. The immune system boost does exactly that! With hydration, nutrients, and vitamins including vitamins B complex, B12, C, zinc and glutathione. This is a perfect bag to help support and rejuvenate your immune system. What do you feel your company provides overall to its clients? Convenience, pricing, and customer service. We make it effortless to book an appointment online or call/text our customer service department, and they’ll try to have a nurse to you hopefully within the hour. We priced our IV treatments to not include travel fees like other companies do, and our customer service is topnotch—starting from the point a patient contacts us to the nurse performing an IV. How did you get into this business? I have been working in the health industry for the past 24 years, providing patient care both as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. I have an extremely wide variety of experience with adults and pediatrics, both as inpatient and out-patient care—much of that in the emergency department. I was looking for something I could add to my current career that I believed would be the best of both worlds. I have independence, autonomy, flexibility, and I’m providing a service that actually makes clients feel their best. Is there anything else you or your team would like to share? We want to help shift the paradigm and make this type of service available to anyone who needs it. Our goal is to help those in need. If you’re feeling ill, have morning sickness, migraines, or the occasional miscalculation of drinks, just give us a call at 833-IV-DRIPS (483-7477) and we will be there! The service is very personal and tailored to your needs. Many nurses have repeat customers and provide their personal phone number as a contact point. Find out more about MIVM and give them a try at MobileIVMedics.com. • Aly Lawson is a freelance writer who lives in Coronado with her husband and children.
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A little birdie told me… Health-Conscious Eatery Finds a Perch with a Purpose on Orange Avenue
STORY & PHOTOS By Christine Van Tuyl
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onathan and Carol Goldwasser, owners of Parakeet Café, are passionate about changing the stigma surrounding health food. “You shouldn’t feel like you are sacrificing something when you eat healthy food,” says Carol. “The best flavors are from nature, so why not create healthy food that tastes delicious?” That’s the idea behind Parakeet Café, a small, family-owned business and the fourth location to open (other locations are in La Jolla, Del Mar and Little Italy.) The concept? An inviting, local eatery with healthy, organic nourishment. Diners will enjoy an array of delectable dishes, many vegan, vegetarian, paleo, keto and gluten free. After opening Juice Crafters at 943 Orange Avenue (since rebranded to Parakeet Juicery) and the other Parakeet Café locations around San Diego, the Goldwassers knew that Coronado was the right town for their next café to take flight. “We love the community,” says Carol. “It’s family oriented, has a neighborhood feel and people really like to come and have healthy options. They are mindful; they want to take care of themselves, and they are into the things that we offer.” The deep dive into health food happened suddenly for the Goldwasser family when one of their daughters was born with a rare disease. Carol says she became obsessed with trying to help her anyway she could. She said it was “shocking” how little control she had over the health of her daughter; she was in the hands of the doctors in Mexico City where they lived. Only one thing made a difference. “If she got a blood draw, and was low in iron, I would go home and research foods that were high in iron,” explains Carol. “I would give her spinach puree, and it would impact her iron levels for the next time.” Carol began to see the direct relationship between what you put into your body and your overall health. The journey began. “I found a place where I could do something and make an impact, so I became very mindful of what I put into her body,” says Carol. “It was my main focus, and it was the only thing I could control.” Her daughter is now 14 years old, completely recovered, and taller than she is, says Carol. “This is my purpose in life,” says Carol. “I have a reason to share everything I’ve learned with the community on eating delicious, healthy food. At the beginning, it was like, ‘why me?’ and it was so hard. Now I understand ‘why me.’”
Curious and Conscientious Concoctions
The menu at Parakeet chirps with healthy drinks and beverages, brimming over with coffee drinks, wellness lattes and refreshing sips — all customizable. I started with a warm, comforting turmeric latte, flavored with ginger, vanilla, cardamom, raw honey and unsweetened almond milk. (It was as delicious as it sounds.) I added a shot of espresso made with ethically-sourced beans, roasted in-house. “We work with communities that grow their beans sustainably, so no chemicals and no pesticides, and less harmful to the environment,” says Carol. “We look for farmers who know how to take care of their land and are respectful of their workers. We also roast all of our beans ourselves so we leave less of a footprint.” My companion ordered the “Blue Mint Magic Latte” on ice, which is a unique blend of blue spirulina, mint tea, raw honey and milk. This concoction also features dok anchan — a blue flower from Thailand also known as the Butterfly Pea Flower--which helps the drink get its mystical, vibrant color. I really wanted to try the “Magic Mushroom Matcha” with lavender, honey and milk, as well as the “Moon Milk” with ashwagandha, reishi and turmeric, but there is only so much a lady can drink. I shall return to try those offerings. 48
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If you think the menu sounds somewhat exotic, that’s because it is. Parakeet loves to sprinkle in flavors and ingredients from all over the world. Another fun fact? Parakeet also serves prosecco, beer and wine, although Carol admits most guests don’t indulge. Most are coming to eat healthy, but it’s still nice to know it’s there…just in case.
Sink Your Beak
The menu is peppered with expected millennial breakfast favs (think: avocado toast, acai bowls, overnight oats) as well as some more unusual, worldly dishes, like Shakshuka – two poached eggs, za’atar, labneh, feta and grilled bread. You’ll also find organic greens scrambled eggs, organic eggs and salmon, gluten-free chilaquiles and waffles. Alas, something was standing out: the eggs benedict on toast. Is there anything more satisfying than sinking your fork into an organic, poached egg and watching its yolky goodness ooze out? I think not. Especially if the eggs are atop a fluffy piece of sourdough from Bread & Cie, with roasted poblano hollandaise, roasted tomatoes, avocado and spinach pesto. Nom nom! We also adored the grilled vegetable bowl with organic beets, zucchini, red onion, carrots, baby tomatoes, sweet corn, nut cheese, buckwheat noodles and balsamic vinegar dressing. With some added avocado, this filling and delicious dish could easily be split between two people. In fact, it would be hard to squeeze another vegetable into this dish. I would definitely order it again.
The eggs benedict on toast oozes eggy goodness with roasted poblano hollandaise, avocado and spinach pesto.
Carol explains that Parakeet sources most of its produce from local farmers. It is, after all, a plant-based menu, and the quality of the fruits and vegetables matters, big time. “We try to go local, of course,” says Carol. “We really want to support the community, so we work with local farmers that don’t use pesticides. We try to be mindful of every aspect of the process, in everything that we do.” We also ordered the “Golden Goddess Salad” with baby gem lettuce, wild arugula, baby spinach, dill, chives, shaved radish, avocado, fresh turmeric and lemon vinaigrette. We added grilled salmon on top, which was an excellent idea. We devoured this dish, and my friend said it was her favorite. Some other tempting offerings jumped out at me, like the “Pho-Shroom Soup” with detox mushroom broth, udon noodles and sesame seeds, as well as the vegan Surfer Burrito made with charred broccoli, cauliflower “chorizo,” a spinach tortilla and salsa verde. Sadly, we were very full, so we will return for those.
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It was important to the Goldwassers that they didn’t “kick anyone out,” and that the spaces they selected for their eateries were filled with good, positive energy. “The lady that was managing Café 1134 was ready to leave, and the timing was perfect,” says Carol. “The energy of this place was so amazing, and as soon as I went in, I knew that it was perfect.” The ambiance of Parakeet is fresh and lively, decked out in tropical, whimsical wallpaper and delightful messages of kindness and love... it’s an Instagrammer’s paradise! Even the stairs are decorated. Don’t forget to check out the back patio with the Coronado mural. “I want our guests to feel happy and nourished from the inside out, and that’s why the environment is so important,” says
Carol. “It’s not only about what you put into your body; it’s about what you put into your soul.” If your soul is thirsty for fresh, house-made juices and smoothies, be sure to check out the new Parakeet Juicery location, right next door. You’re sure to find some fuel for your body and joy for your spirit, something the Goldwassers hope will inspire others to explore healthy, yet delicious, food options for their families. “We are not a huge corporation, we are family-owned and run,” says Carol. “We do everything ourselves. We have been successful because we are so passionate about what we do. It’s me and my husband working as hard as we can, and just sharing.”
• Christine Van Tuyl is a freelance writer who lives in Coronado with her husband and two children.
The grilled vegetable bowl bursts with beets, zucchini, red onion, carrots, baby tomatoes, sweet corn, nut cheese, buckwheat noodles and balsamic vinegar dressing. It can prepared Paleo on request.
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Holding Space for Your Spiritual Well-Being By Cameron Martin Photos Courtesy of Path & Purpose LLC Cameron pausing to reflect on a recent trip to Sedona. #spiritualreset
e are all collectively navigating a moment of massive transformation on this planet. In the last year, we have all experienced more trauma, more change, more uncertainty, more anxiety, more fear, more control and more limits to free will than possibly ever in most of our lifetimes. For many, the energies we have been experiencing over the past few months have been intense and quite challenging to deal with. Nobody wrote a chapter in a manual to teach us how to navigate these choppy waters and yet, we are doing it. In this time, it is important that we hold space for ourselves and for one another. Holding space just might be the greatest act of wellness we can muster. When we think about wellness, we often think of physical well-being first, which often looks like committing to things like exercise and diet programs. Thankfully, there is also increasing awareness of the aspects of mental well-being which includes things like therapy, healing and even creative pursuits. While these are both certainly important components of overall wellness (and I am a major advocate of both), complete well-being includes physical, mental and spiritual components. We often forget our spiritual well-being and yet it is required to understand the full picture of our wellness. Whether or not you consider yourself “spiritual” or “religious” is, frankly, irrelevant. Each of us has a spiritual nature. As I understand it, spirituality refers to our spirit, the energy of our being which is very much concerned with the goings on of our lives: how you interact with others, how you love, how you deal with trauma, how you connect to nature, how you connect to your body, and of course, how you connect with a Higher Power/Divine Intelligence/God/the Universe (please accept whatever term San Diego Model Railroad Museum offered an resonates with you). These are all spiritual pursuits. engineering lesson about the structure of bridges. Sometimes misunderstand spiritual work as “the warm and fuzzies,” removed from real life. But, Photo courtesy people of San Diego Model Railroad Museum. 52
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in fact, spiritual work is the hard work of getting to know yourself. It is the work of transformation. And as our world continues to change, we continue to be tested spiritually. Leveling up spiritually requires that we get real with ourselves, that we release ourselves of energetic baggage, and that we see ourselves for exactly who we are so that we can grow. The truth is, people don’t often speak about how vulnerable and uncomfortable moments of transition and transformation can be. Transformation requires us to feel. It requires that we surrender. It tests our spiritual strength and our resolve. The unknown pushes against our deepest insecurities and shows us what we are made of. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, we must first undergo the pressure, be willing to be vulnerable and surrender to the process. It feels open. It feels scary and our egos will jump into hyperdrive to save us. But how can we foster our ability to just be? How do we let our nervous systems know that “we’re good?” How can we hold space for ourselves? In your daily life, take time for yourself. Take time to sit in silence. Take time to do something you love. Take time to walk down our beautiful beach. Take time to pause and observe nature. Just take time for you…and make it a priority. Now, more than ever, self-care is not a luxury. It is an absolute requirement. When you take your self-care seriously, watch how things change for you. And if you are seeking new outlets to explore yourself, consider committing to your spiritual growth in other ways. You might find resonance with practicing meditation or yoga regularly. You might also be interested in discovering more about your soul through an astrology reading or working with a spiritual coach, like myself, in one-on-one sessions. You could also attend a workshop, like the one I am hosting about Being in Abundance on May 16th. All of these are just spiritual kindling, and they essentially point to the same thing: holding the space for you to explore yourself deeply. What is most important on your journey is allowing yourself to be guided by what interests you. Hold space for yourself wherever you are in your journey these days. Maybe you’re feeling really great. Perhaps you’re not. All of it is okay because it is part of your process. Can you hold space for yourself to just Be in this moment? Can you allow this experience to wash through you completely and bring you to a higher place? Can you surrender enough to allow the wisdom of this moment to guide you? As you hold space for you to be exactly as you are, you are holding space for you to know your soul more completely. P.S. If this message resonated with you, please share this with others and feel free to reach out to me directly (cameron@ yourpathandpurpose.com). I would love to hear from you.
• Cameron Martin is a Coronado resident who is a Spiritual Coach,
Intuitive Astrologer, and CEO of Path & Purpose. He specializes in soul-centered leadership coaching and spiritual development practices. He is also a Leadership Studies PhD student at the University of San Diego. For more information, visit www.yourpathandpurpose.com.
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