Woodburn Podcast
The Woodburn Podcast shares the stories of the people who make our community special. From local business owners and entrepreneurs to athletes, educators, veterans, and community leaders, each episode highlights the people and ideas shaping Woodburn and the surrounding area.
Whether you've lived here your whole life or recently moved to town, the Woodburn Podcast is a place to discover local businesses, hear inspiring stories, and stay connected with the community we all call home.
Episodes
5 episodes
Ep 5: "Don't Wait" — Cresencio Sanchez Built a Pressure Washing Business and an AI Hobby That Hit 1M Views
In this episode, we sit down with Cresencio Sanchez — owner of Under Pressure LLC, a pressure washing and window cleaning business based in Corvallis, Oregon, serving the Willamette Valley.Cresencio shares his journey from struggling to...
"Bigger Dreams" with Community Leader Michael Vasquez | Ep. 4
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Vasquez - community leader, former wrestling coach, and current Vice-Chair of the Woodburn School Board (the views shared are his own, not the school board's).Michael shares powerful stories fro...
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From the Streets of LA to Oregon’s Wine Country: Jesus Arellano on Building a New Life Through Real Estate
In this episode, Jesus Arellano shares how growing up in South Central LA pushed him to seek a better life. Moving from apartment to apartment, he eventually found a new beginning in Oregon—where wrestling changed everything. The sport taught h...
Rooted in Woodburn: Brenda Valentin-Bravo on Art, Heritage, and Community
In Episode 02 of the Woodburn Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Brenda Valentin-Bravo, a talented local artist whose work celebrates her Purépecha indigenous heritage from San Jerónimo, Michoacán. Brenda shares her journey...
Meet Brandon Singleterry: The Veteran Behind Anytime Fitness Woodburn
In the very first episode of the Woodburn Podcast, host Gilbert Lopez sits down with Brandon Singleterry — a U.S. veteran and the owner of Anytime Fitness in Woodburn, Oregon.They talk about Brandon’s military background, his jo...
