Dear Oakland
Dear Oakland
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a love letter to Oakland
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Focuses on local entrepreneurship, cultural innovation, and community empowerment, with episodes covering topics such as political representation, artistic expression, and economic development through guest stories like Kanitha Matoury's political journey and Langstyn Avery's creative initiatives.
a love letter to Oakland
Edreece Arghandiwal is the co-founder and CMO of Oakland Roots SC, a soccer club that’s redefining what it means to represent a city. Inspired by Oakland’s vibrant culture and resilient spirit, Edreece set out to build a team that goes beyond soccer, one that reflects the community, drives social impact, and gives locals something to rally around. From starting at Laney College to taking the Roots to the Coliseum, he’s faced challenges, navigated skepticism, and created partnerships that strengthen the city he calls home. On this episode of Dear Oakland, Edreece shares the journey of building a club rooted in Oakland’s identity, the lessons learned along the way, and the moments that make it all worth it.
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