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SEPTEMBER 2018
feature
ALL IN A DAY'S WORK
15 COOL
COMPANIES
7 What’s Up
8 Local Matters
12 Calendar
14 Outtakes
48 Swag
50 Last Look
departments
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16
18
24
26
GET TO KNOW
Paul Tomei
THE ARTS
David Danz
HEALTH & WELLNESS
6 Off-the-Beaten-Mat
Yoga Classes
CAUSE & EFFECT
4 Directions Farm
IN HISTORY
Coloma Greys
44
eat & drink
44
DINING SPOTLIGHT
Bricks Eats and
Drinks
46 NEIGHBORING
NOSHES
// Fusion Taps
// Brickyard Kitchen
and Bar
47
FOODIE FIND
Shorty's Doughnuts
THE HOT LIST
6 Favorite Farm-to-
Fork Restaurants
24
28
SPECIAL
ADVERTISING
SECTIONS
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35
Committed
MEDICAL
P R O F E S S I O N A L S
TOP AREA DOCTORS AND DENTISTS
Birth
Center
Delivers
a Joyous
Ending
A Marshall
Birth Story
What’s the coolest company you’ve ever
worked for? For me, that question is
impossible to answer, as each place has had
its fair share of pros. From my first job as a
“sandwich artist” at Auburn’s
Maidu Market where I could
walk to work, consume all the
subs I craved, and was once
given free tickets to Coldplay
(courtesy of a loyal customer);
to a summer bartending gig
at The Westin San Diego
where I posted up poolside and mixed mai
tais for guests soaking up the sun, there
have been many monumental memories.
Even in my current role, I can’t complain.
Product samples aplenty, a laid-back work
environment, gratis granola bars, and the
ability to connect with our community
while getting to be creative are all reasons
why I’ve been here for over eight years now.
Whether it’s the work perks,
camaraderie with fellow co-workers, or a
passion for the business’ product or service,
there are many components that play into
a company’s “cool” factor. Where we live,
we’re lucky to have a ton of places that meet
all the criteria above, plus more, which was
the inspiration behind this month’s feature.
Starting on page 28, you can read about 15
places headquartered here that anyone
would be lucky to work at. Some have been
around for over a century, others started
small and are now internationally known,
and a few have dog-friendly digs or do
impressive amounts
of community service.
I’m pretty positive
there’s a company, and
office culture, that’ll
strike a chord with you.
And if you happen to
be job hunting, word on
the street is some are
currently hiring!
“Inner peace begins
the moment you
choose not to allow
another person or
event to control
your emotions.”
—Unknown
In other news this month, September
is National Yoga Month, which means
it’s a prime time to put all your fears or
assumptions about the practice aside (no,
you don’t have to be female, flexible, or
affluent) and give it a try. To help you get
inspired, we have “6 Off-the-Beaten-Mat
Yoga Classes” in Health & Wellness (page
18)—offerings that run the gamut from goat
yoga (yes, it’s a thing and yes, it’s available
locally) to a sculpt class that incorporates
weights and cardio to really push you to
your edge. There’s even a sidebar about a
nonprofit (Sacramento Free Yoga) whose
website lists complimentary classes around
the region. Once you sign up, turn to Swag on
page 48 for a roundup of omazing products
that’ll help you start your asana in style. As
someone dedicated to downward dogging,
I can honestly say that yoga has made
me a kinder, stronger, and more present
person—not to mention saved me from
having multiple meltdowns.
Wherever you’re at in your professional
or personal journey, let this issue be a
reminder that it’s never too late to flip the
script and try something new. Cheers!
— Megan // @meggoeggowaffle //
megan@stylemg.com
Editor’s Letter photo by Christopher Lim.
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COOL COMPANIES (PAGE 28)