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Per Sia: SF's Drag Laureate, What It Means to Live Authentically
Nov 2, 2026 · 42:47What does it mean to live authentically, embrace joy, and inspire others to do the same? In this special Transgender Awareness Month episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, host Franco Finn sits down with San Francisco Drag Laureate Per Sia for a
Nikesh Patel: Inside SF’s Cannabis Office - Equity, Regulation, and What Comes Next
Oct 26, 2026 · 43:18Join us for a compelling conversation with Nikesh Patel, Director of the San Francisco Office of Cannabis, as he shares his journey from growing up in a Tenderloin SRO to becoming one of the city’s key leaders in cannabis regulation. In this episode,
Carla Short: Steward of Streets, Champion of Trees
Oct 19, 2026 · 44:34In this episode, host Franco Finn sits down with San Francisco Public Works Director Carla Short for an in‑depth conversation about the people, systems, and stories that keep the city running. From her early years studying and working in West Africa t
Trent Rhorer: Building San Francisco’s Safety Net
Oct 13, 2026 · 47:45Join us for an in‑depth conversation with Trent Rau, Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA), as we explore the programs, policies, and personal experiences that shape the city’s safety net for more than 275,000 residents
Kate Sofis: Behind the Curtain at the SF War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
Oct 5, 2026 · 43:42Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kate Sofis, Managing Director of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. We dive into her upbringing in Buffalo’s symphony scene, her journey through manufacturing and public service, and h