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Hosted by Anthony Wilson / Vincent Hayes · society · EN-US
The Townrootz Podcast is for and about Oakland, CA - otherwise known as "The Town". No matter if you live here, work here, or are visiting, we have something for you. We cover local businesses, people, community organizations, events, and experiences that make-up Oakland. They all have their own unique stories and we bring them out. Stick with us and we will continually bring you something new.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
22%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Townrootz Podcast is for and about Oakland, CA - otherwise known as "The Town". No matter if you live here, work here, or are visiting, we have something for you. We cover local businesses, people, community organizations, events, and experiences that make-up Oakland. They all have their own unique stories and we bring them out.
Townrootz is hosted by Anthony Wilson / Vincent Hayes. The show has published 80 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "SB 304 Is About To Change Development In Jack London Square. How To Get In Early Before JLS Becomes Oakland’s Next Retail Hub? - 080" (20 December 2025, 33 minutes), "How To Monetize The Oakland A’s Exit: The Post-A’s Playbook for Oakland Entrepreneurs - 079" (23 October 2025, 36 minutes), and "How to Turn First-Timers Into Loyal Members Who Keep Coming Back, Merritt Ceramics’ Funnel Revealed, #078 Stephen Ruby and Anna Krengel" (9 October 2025, 31 minutes).
Townrootz publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 80 episodes.
Booking probability for Townrootz is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Townrootz requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Townrootz's contact route on record: public web form.
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Anthony Wilson / Vincent Hayes hosts Townrootz, a society podcast with 80 episodes published.
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Episode #80
Pick one problem you solve for the neighborhood - Focus on daily needs first. Grocery, practical retail, family friendly dining, fitness, kids activities, personal services. Talk to people - Walk the district with a...
Episode #79
Partner with Ballers, Roots, and Soul to vend, sample, and sponsor—start relationship building now before new stadiums break ground. Create the event you wish existed: Center your product or service in a local event...
Episode #78
In this episode we sit down with Stephen and Anna, the founders of Merritt Ceramics, to uncover how they turned a small pottery corner in an Oakland warehouse into a thriving 6,000 sq ft creative community. From humble...
Episode #77
Ever wonder how a real estate guru pivots into offering the best coffee in Oakland? This week, we sat down with Ethan Ashley, the mastermind behind Kilovolt Coffee, and let me tell you, his story is not your typical...
Episode #76
Dive into the unfiltered world of how to be an Oakland real estate entrepreneur with Andrea Gordon! From a failed theater production to a $70M empire, hear her secrets to success, the importance of truthful advice, and...
Episode #75
#075 - Brian Lyons was a longtime employee of Transports, Oakland’s beloved independent running and swimming specialty store located in Rockridge. When the owner wanted to retire, there was no buyer and the store was in...
Episode #74
#074 - YaVette Holts, founder of Oakland based BAOBOB, the Bay Area Organization of Black-Owned Businesses shares her personal journey, the origin story of BAOBOB following the Ferguson protests, and her deep passion...
Episode #73
#073 - In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we sit down with Maisha Pulliam, founder of Skin by Maisha, a thriving skincare studio in Oakland’s Laurel District. Maisha shares her journey from mixing homemade...
Episode #72
#072 - In this episode of the Townrootz Podcast, we sit down with Tomika Jones, founder and CEO of DRVA, a mobile roadside assistance company that’s making help on the road faster, safer, and more accessible. What...
Episode #71
#071 - In this dynamic episode of the Townrootz Podcast, hosts Anthony Wilson and Vincent Hayes sit down with Myeshia Jefferson, a powerhouse entrepreneur, marketing concierge, and specialist in medical-focused nail...
Episode #70
#070 - In this episode of the Townrootz Podcast, hosts Anthony Wilson and Vincent Hayes sit down with Gloria Kamil, the founder of Total Fitness Transformation. Gloria shares her journey of building a thriving fitness...
Episode #69
#069 - In this powerful episode, Anthony and Vincent sit down with Breezy & Bobbi, the inspiring sister duo behind *We Heal Different*, a dance studio and healing space in Richmond, CA. Breezy & Bobbi share their...
Episode #68
#068 - Our discussion with Arturto was so inspiring and really went in 2 directions. In episode 67, he talks about his journey of starting Centro and we brought in a Centro entrepreneur, Annie Wang from Little Moon...
Episode #67
#067 - Today we are joined by 2 guests: Arturo Noriega, Founder and CEO of Centro Community Partners and Annie Wang, owner of Little Moon Bakehouse. Arturo shares his journey of starting Centro to help entrepreneurs in...
Episode #66
#066 - Today our guest is Ayodele Kinchen, a gifted and self taught artist, designer, and visionary. With a keen eye and talent for design, she finds joy creating wearable art that transforms the everyday woman into a...
Episode #65
#065 - Today we talk to Carol F Burton, Founder of The Jeweld Legacy Group, a nonprofit consultancy based here in Oakland. The company is named after mother - Jewel. After a career in nonprofit management Carol saw an...
Episode #64
#064 - Today we talk to Toshia Christal who does not sleep - she is an artist, jewelry maker, painter, photographer, and licensed cosmetologist - a true Renaissance Woman. She is a creative person at heart and cannot be...
Episode #63
#063 - Today we talk to Destiny Muhammad, AKA The Harpist From The Hood. Destiny has an inspiring story. She grew up a military kid, but when her parents divorced, her mother moved with three little girls to Compton...
Episode #62
#062 - Today we talk to Charmeng Robinson, a local artist who creates handcrafted original pieces that connect with nature. Charmeng’s pieces include acrylic paintings on canvas, timekeeper, clocks, handcrafted jewelry...
Episode #61
#061 - Today we talk to Derreck Johnson, Founder of the nonprofit The Black Owned Project 365, which runs the Lifeline Culinary On The Job Training Program, a fully certified apprenticeship program that trains and...
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