My Oakland restaurant was broken into 3 times last year. Love for the neighborhood is why I stay
A small restaurant owner shares the struggles of having her business broken into three times in one year — and why she is staying for now. […]
A small restaurant owner shares the struggles of having her business broken into three times in one year — and why she is staying for now. […]
“I’m an evangelist and a motivational speaker. I can read people. I could see that you were a guarded person when you asked if you could talk with me.” I couldn’t disagree with her. “You’re passive-aggressive. Writing down what people say. I used to be passive, too. I can show you how to use aggression. Give me three hours, I can have you rewired.” Just three hours? I asked Ward if she could give me a weave, and joked that I’d come in for one and she could straighten me out then. She laughed. “Give me three hours. I’m gonna call you! I’m serious!” […]
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