Small Lake City
Small Talk, Big City Join host Erik Nilsson as he interviews the entrepreneurs, creators, and builders making Salt Lake City the best place it can be. Covering topics such as business, politics, art, food, and more you will get to know the amazing people behind the scenes investing their time and money to improve the place we call home. Follow along for more!
Episodes
Summer has arrived in Salt Lake City, bringing an exciting lineup of events, festivals, and cultural celebrations worth marking on your calendar.
Just released is our conversation with Manoli Katsanevas, founder of the beloved Manoli's and Perea restaurants. This deep dive explores his culinary journey and significant contributions to Salt Lake's food scene, while highlighting the upcoming Greek Festival that pr...
Ever wonder what it takes to build a thriving business from scratch? Ethan Cisneros, founder of Thirst Drinks, reveals the raw, unfiltered journey behind creating one of Utah's most beloved soda empires.
Ethan's entrepreneurial spirit ignited early when he started a lawn mowing business at age 11, leaving personalized notes for customers after each service. This fundamental lesson – that exceptional customer expe...
Greek food isn't simply a cuisine in Salt Lake City—it's a cultural foundation that has shaped our dining landscape for generations. This week, we sit down with Manoli Katsanevas, the culinary force behind Manoli's and Parea, to explore how his family legacy evolved from Crown Burger to James Beard-nominated fine dining.
Born into the family that founded Salt Lake's beloved Crown Burger chain, Manoli sh...
Summer in Salt Lake City is heating up, and we've got your insider guide to all the can't-miss happenings! Tomorrow's episode features Manoli Katsanevas, the culinary force behind Manoli's and Perea restaurants, sharing his remarkable journey from working in his family's Crown Burger empire to forging his own path in the restaurant world. His story of passion and dedication to his craft offers inspiration f...
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Summer is taking off in Salt Lake City, and we're here with all the essential updates to keep you connected to the best events around town!
Our biggest news? We've officially partnered with SLC Scoop after discovering our shared vision for highlighting what makes this city special. After record...
Three creative minds, one viral Instagram account, and the unexpected story of how they became NBA YoungBoy's go-to content team in Utah. The SLC Scoop founders—Chris, Dylan, and Jordan—reveal the spontaneous beginnings of what's become Salt Lake City's most talked-about social media presence.
What started as a creative outlet for Chris, who was preparing for fatherhood, evolved into a digital phenomenon cap...
Join Erik as he supports Fork Cancer, a night of food, drinks, and live music—all for a great cause. Grab your tickets at utah.acscanforkcancer.org and enter Erik Nilsson to help him hit his $12,000 fundraising goal!
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What happens when you confront your deepest fears and step into authentic living? Jacob Baadsgaard's journey reveals the transformative power of radical self-honesty.
After building a successful marketing agency, Jacob found himself questioning everything when his marriage began failing. Through therapy, he discovered he wasn't showing up as a true partner because of his own self-judgment and inability to be pres...
The sweltering heat of summer has arrived in Salt Lake City, but so have a wealth of exciting events to pull us outdoors and into community. This update brings you the perfect blend of local happenings and profound conversations that define the Small Lake City podcast experience.
We kick things off with a nod to our recent conversation with Chad Hopkins, the visionary behind Hopkins Brewing Company in Sugar House. More tha...
From skateboarding around Sugar House as a kid to brewing award-winning beer in the same neighborhood, Chad Hopkins' journey epitomizes the heart of Salt Lake City's local business renaissance.
Growing up in Sugar House during the 80s and 90s when it was "kind of rough," Chad developed a deep connection to this eclectic neighborhood. His first job at Einstein's Bagels sparked what would become a li...
From the football field to craft beer innovation, this week's update spans Salt Lake City's diverse community landscape. We've recently shared Mitch Matthews' compelling journey from BYU football star and NFL player to successful entrepreneur. His newest venture, Flow House in Pleasant Grove, builds community around wellness practices including hot treatment, cold therapy, and breathwork. Matthews offers profoun...
What happens when a Thai influencer and a suit entrepreneur fall in love across continents? Cam and Ying Nance's remarkable journey proves that sometimes life's sweetest opportunities arise from unexpected circumstances.
Their story begins in Thailand, where Cam was expanding his custom suit business and Ying was working as an influencer from a privileged background. Despite cultural differences and a 12-hour tim...
From facing the brutal cuts of NFL teams to hiking a Polish mountain in freezing temperatures wearing nothing but shorts and gloves, Mitch Matthews brings us on a remarkable journey of personal transformation that led to creating FlowHaus—a sanctuary designed to elevate human connection through hot and cold therapy.
Matthews opens up about the psychological challenges of transitioning from football stardom to the uncertain...
Warm weather is making a comeback, and so is your weekly roundup of everything that matters in our community! We're fresh off an incredible weekend at Kilby Block Party where the lineup delivered unforgettable performances despite the chilly temperatures. From New Order's classic hits to Beach House's dreamy soundscapes, Weezer's nostalgic energy, and Justice's mind-blowing closing set that had everyone dan...
What happens when a comic book-loving Utah kid meets the daughter of a prominent Thai family? Something magical, as it turns out.
Cameron and Ying Nance's story reads like the plot of a Netflix original – he was a Dragon Ball Z enthusiast from Salt Lake City who found himself teaching English to one of Thailand's most revered Buddhist monks. She was the youngest child in a family of Thai pop stars and celebritie...
Join Erik as he supports Fork Cancer, a night of food, drinks, and live music—all for a great cause. Grab your tickets at utah.acscanforkcancer.org and enter Erik Nilsson to help him hit his $12,000 fundraising goal!
Please be sure to like, review, follow, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends and family! See you next time
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We're excited to bring back this incredible conversation with David Garbett, founder of O2 Utah—now known as Stewardship Utah after its recent merger. This transformation marks a new chapter in local climate advocacy, continuing the mission to protect Utah's environment and improve air quality across the state.
Imagine hiking the breathtaking trails of Salt Lake Valley, the crisp mountain air filling your lungs, only to re...
We're thrilled to take you back in time with a special re-release from the Small Lake City Vault—our captivating discussion with the dynamic duo of George and Charlie Cardon, the forces behind Salt Lake City's Edison House. This isn't just any conversation; it's an exploration of the Cardon brothers' journey from the roots of their unique upbringing in Salt Lake City to their vision of fostering meaningful ...
Career success without fulfillment is just a paycheck. Kathleen Bodenlos discovered this truth after spending a decade climbing the corporate ladder, only to realize that external achievements weren't filling her soul. Our conversation takes an unexpected turn as she reveals how childhood memories of her favorite museum sparked a complete career reinvention, eventually leading her to become CEO of Discovery Gateway Children&ap...
Kathleen Bodenlos had everything society told her she should want – a successful corporate career with good pay and prestige. Yet something was missing. "I thought success would make me fulfilled and it was not fulfilling," she reflects. That realization sparked a dramatic career shift that would eventually lead her to Salt Lake City and the helm of Discovery Gateway Children's Museum.
Ten years ago, Kathlee...
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