FIRM Podcast Ep. 13 - “San José Day" (Haley Cardamon)
Description
Haley Cardamon is the Executive Director and Founder of San Jose Day, an annual festival that celebrates the arts and culture of San Jose every April. In this episode, Haley shares her journey in building the festival, its growth over the years, and what’s in store for this year's 7th annual event. Plus, a special guest makes an appearance — Barry, our roommate’s cat, drops by towards the end.
Hope to see you at the 2025 San Jose Day!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Podcasting and Sound Check
04:02 The Birth of San Jose Day
10:07 Event Production Journey and Community Engagement
16:04 Growth and Evolution of San Jose Day
22:13 Building a Collaborative Team
29:46 Challenges in Event Production
38:41 Navigating Doubts and Responsibilities
41:21 Finding Motivation and Overcoming Challenges
46:45 The Role of Community in San Jose Day
52:58 Cultural Identity and Validation
55:03 Recognition and Its Impact
01:00:09 Innovations for San Jose Day 2025
01:06:42 Personal Growth Through Community Engagement
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