INTRODUCING

Introducing Q&A WITH LOCAL COMPANIES

PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA

Reneta Jenik

Foodom

705 GOLD LAKE DRIVE, SUITE 250, FOLSOM, 916-243-0707, MYFOODOM.COM, @MYFOODOM SERVICES OR PRODUCTS

YOU OFFER: We’re a marketplace connecting skilled cooks and busy professionals to affordable, delicious, and healthy meal preparation at customer’s homes— turning food from a chore into a passion.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR

PROFESSION: Making everyday home cooking services available and affordable to everyone and shaping the future one meal at a time.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR

COMPANY: I started Foodom out of my tiny laundry room—folding up the ironing board and replacing it with a desk and computer. FIRST JOB: A private detective. I quit after two days, since I can’t lie to people. FAVORITE FOOD: Caviar.

LAST BIG PURCHASE:

Building and launching Foodom.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE FOUND:

Training for triathlons. I’ve completed a half Ironman and plan to do a full one after the pandemic is over.

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE,

BECAUSE: It’s heaven. We have affordable houses, hills, lakes, wineries, art, snow, and the ocean—all within a two-hour drive!

Studio D Staging & Redesign

1190 SUNCAST LANE, SUITE 12, EL DORADO HILLS, 916-836-9570, STUDIODSTAGING.COM, @DSTAGING

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER:

Vacant home staging and staging consultations.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR

PROFESSION: Transforming drab spaces into ones that wow. FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: I started the business from scratch after being in law for 20 years. I always had an eye for design and decided to throw in the towel with the boring legal stuff and dive into this. I wish I did it sooner! FIRST JOB: Carl’s Jr. in Red Bluff. That was back in the ’80s, which pretty much dates me. FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican or sushi—it’s a tie! LAST BIG PURCHASE: Furniture, of course.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE

FOUND: Playing softball with my girls. YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE: I love the sense of community, family-oriented vibe, and how everyone looks out for one another. Danielle Miller

Elizabeth Vierra

Go Granny Go

ROCKLIN, 916-305-0771, GOGRANNYGO.BIZ

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU OFFER: Personalized, safe, and reliable rides to seniors—helping families keep their most precious members healthy, engaged, and looking forward. We’re appointment-based and simple to use, along with being licensed and insured; what’s more, our drivers are basic first aid, AED, and CPR certified, and the cars are easily identifiable. Whether a loved one needs a ride to a doctor’s appointment, outpatient procedure, family gathering, or the grocery store, we offer a variety of options—from simple pick-ups/dropoffs to an escorted door-to-door service. FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY: In caring for my parents, while balancing work and family, I realized how challenging and time-consuming it can be. Finding trustworthy transportation wasn’t always easy; in fact, the services were very slim. Balancing everything became a 24-7 endeavor, so I decided to start Go Granny Go. FIRST JOB: Soccer referee. FAVORITE FOOD: Tacos. LAST BIG PURCHASE: 1937 Ford Coupe. WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN BE FOUND: Driving my hot rod or boating at one of our local lakes. YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE: The people are friendly, the lakes are close, and the weather is ideal.