Woodburn Podcast Fri, 08 May 2026 01:29:17 -0700 https://www.woodburnpodcast.com en-us © 2026 Woodburn Podcast yes da03a011-69d1-5dce-8758-e583b3aae924 Gilbert Lopez episodic false Conversations with Woodburn’s business owners, community leaders, and hometown heroes. Hosted by Gilbert Lopez, the Woodburn Podcast shares the voices and stories that shape our town. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or just moved in, tune in and feel more connected to the community we call home. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Gilbert Lopez https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0rdp3fjh671vrp26g9xqzt1y0cro?.jpg Woodburn Podcast Gilbert Lopez Ep 5: "Don't Wait" — Cresencio Sanchez Built a Pressure Washing Business and an AI Hobby That Hit 1M Views Ep 5: "Don't Wait" — Cresencio Sanchez Built a Pressure Washing Business and an AI Hobby That Hit 1M Views In this episode, we sit down with Cresencio Sanchez — owner of Under Pressure LLC, a pressure washing and window cleaning business based in Corvallis, Oregon, serving the Willamette Valley.

Cresencio shares his journey from struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, to taking the leap in 2021 with around a $1,200 pressure washer, to running a thriving local business across Oregon. He also opens up about waiting 10+ years to start, the young man who walked up to him in a parking lot asking for mentorship — who he ended up hiring and who still works alongside him today — and how his hobby exploring AI led to a Facebook reel that hit over 1 million views.

We also dig into his perspective on AI — why he believes it's "just a tool," how he encourages his own kids to learn it, and the question every worker should be asking themselves right now.

"AI is just a tool. Learn to use it."

CONNECT WITH CRESENCIO:
Website: ndrpressure.com
Phone: (541) 905-3314


FOLLOW THE WOODBURN PODCAST:
Instagram: @woodburnpodcast
TikTok: @woodburnpodcast
YouTube: @woodburnpodcast

Hosted by Gilbert Lopez.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Cresencio Sanchez — owner of Under Pressure LLC, a pressure washing and window cleaning business based in Corvallis, Oregon, serving the Willamette Valley.

Cresencio shares his journey from struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, to taking the leap in 2021 with around a $1,200 pressure washer, to running a thriving local business across Oregon. He also opens up about waiting 10+ years to start, the young man who walked up to him in a parking lot asking for mentorship — who he ended up hiring and who still works alongside him today — and how his hobby exploring AI led to a Facebook reel that hit over 1 million views.

We also dig into his perspective on AI — why he believes it's "just a tool," how he encourages his own kids to learn it, and the question every worker should be asking themselves right now.

"AI is just a tool. Learn to use it."

CONNECT WITH CRESENCIO:
Website: ndrpressure.com
Phone: (541) 905-3314


FOLLOW THE WOODBURN PODCAST:
Instagram: @woodburnpodcast
TikTok: @woodburnpodcast
YouTube: @woodburnpodcast

Hosted by Gilbert Lopez.

]]> Gilbert Lopez Buzzsprout-19144714 Fri, 08 May 2026 01:00:00 -0700 2073 1 5 full false "Bigger Dreams" with Community Leader Michael Vasquez | Ep. 4 "Bigger Dreams" with Community Leader Michael Vasquez | Ep. 4 In this episode, we sit down with Michael Vasquez - community leader, former wrestling coach, and current Vice-Chair of the Woodburn School Board (the views shared are his own, not the school board's).

Michael shares powerful stories from his days coaching wrestling, the lessons the sport teaches beyond the mat, and what it means to be proud of where you come from. We also have a real conversation about what Woodburn is facing right now - the fear in our community, how schools are protecting students, and why the light will come.

"We have bigger dreams."

🎙️ The Woodburn Podcast

Hosted by Gilbert Lopez

📸 Sonia Granados | IG: @soniagranadosphotography

FOLLOW US:
Instagram: @woodburnpodcast
YouTube: @woodburnpodcast

LISTEN:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77Iyl9MbJDRaJypSwJWlGk

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woodburn-podcast/id1850318151

#WoodburnPodcast #Woodburn #MichaelVasquez #BiggerDreams #Wrestling #Community #Oregon 

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Michael Vasquez - community leader, former wrestling coach, and current Vice-Chair of the Woodburn School Board (the views shared are his own, not the school board's).

Michael shares powerful stories from his days coaching wrestling, the lessons the sport teaches beyond the mat, and what it means to be proud of where you come from. We also have a real conversation about what Woodburn is facing right now - the fear in our community, how schools are protecting students, and why the light will come.

"We have bigger dreams."

🎙️ The Woodburn Podcast

Hosted by Gilbert Lopez

📸 Sonia Granados | IG: @soniagranadosphotography

FOLLOW US:
Instagram: @woodburnpodcast
YouTube: @woodburnpodcast

LISTEN:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77Iyl9MbJDRaJypSwJWlGk

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woodburn-podcast/id1850318151

#WoodburnPodcast #Woodburn #MichaelVasquez #BiggerDreams #Wrestling #Community #Oregon 

]]> Gilbert Lopez Buzzsprout-18417165 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 1994 1 4 full false From the Streets of LA to Oregon’s Wine Country: Jesus Arellano on Building a New Life Through Real Estate From the Streets of LA to Oregon’s Wine Country: Jesus Arellano on Building a New Life Through Real Estate In this episode, Jesus Arellano shares how growing up in South Central LA pushed him to seek a better life. Moving from apartment to apartment, he eventually found a new beginning in Oregon—where wrestling changed everything. The sport taught him discipline, respect, and perseverance, lessons that now drive his career in real estate. Today, Jesus helps others create stability and opportunity through homeownership. 

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. 


]]> In this episode, Jesus Arellano shares how growing up in South Central LA pushed him to seek a better life. Moving from apartment to apartment, he eventually found a new beginning in Oregon—where wrestling changed everything. The sport taught him discipline, respect, and perseverance, lessons that now drive his career in real estate. Today, Jesus helps others create stability and opportunity through homeownership. 

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. 


]]> Gilbert Lopez Buzzsprout-18176187 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800 2599 #WoodburnPodcast, #WoodburnOregon, #RealEstateBroker, #WrestlingMindset, #Perseverance, #Discipline, #NeverGiveUp, 1 3 full false Rooted in Woodburn: Brenda Valentin-Bravo on Art, Heritage, and Community Rooted in Woodburn: Brenda Valentin-Bravo on Art, Heritage, and Community In Episode 02 of the Woodburn Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Brenda Valentin-Bravo, a talented local artist whose work celebrates her Purépecha indigenous heritage from San Jerónimo, Michoacán. 

Brenda shares her journey from growing up on Park Avenue in Woodburn to becoming the featured artist at the city's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. We discuss the deep cultural symbolism in her Day of the Dead artwork—from cantaritos and monarch butterflies to anatomical hearts blooming with calla lilies. 

In this heartfelt conversation, Brenda opens up about: 

  • Her family's Purépecha roots and connection to San Jerónimo, Michoacán
  • The challenge of preserving Mexican heritage while pursuing the American Dream
  • The meaning behind the butterflies, roses, and cantaritos in her paintings
  • How her art honors everyday objects and traditions
  • Her upcoming exhibition at the Bungalow Theater (through October 4th)
  • An inspiring message about not giving up on your gifts


This is a celebration of hometown pride, cultural identity, and the power of art to bridge two worlds.
 
Follow Brenda: Instagram & Facebook @BrendaLaChingona
 

 

]]> In Episode 02 of the Woodburn Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Brenda Valentin-Bravo, a talented local artist whose work celebrates her Purépecha indigenous heritage from San Jerónimo, Michoacán. 

Brenda shares her journey from growing up on Park Avenue in Woodburn to becoming the featured artist at the city's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. We discuss the deep cultural symbolism in her Day of the Dead artwork—from cantaritos and monarch butterflies to anatomical hearts blooming with calla lilies. 

In this heartfelt conversation, Brenda opens up about: 

  • Her family's Purépecha roots and connection to San Jerónimo, Michoacán
  • The challenge of preserving Mexican heritage while pursuing the American Dream
  • The meaning behind the butterflies, roses, and cantaritos in her paintings
  • How her art honors everyday objects and traditions
  • Her upcoming exhibition at the Bungalow Theater (through October 4th)
  • An inspiring message about not giving up on your gifts


This is a celebration of hometown pride, cultural identity, and the power of art to bridge two worlds.
 
Follow Brenda: Instagram & Facebook @BrendaLaChingona
 

 

]]> Gilbert Lopez Buzzsprout-18150847 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0800 1711 #WoodburnPodcast, #MexicanArt, #Purépecha, #DayOfTheDead, #HispanicHeritageMonth, #Michoacán, #LocalArtist, 1 2 full false Meet Brandon Singleterry: The Veteran Behind Anytime Fitness Woodburn Meet Brandon Singleterry: The Veteran Behind Anytime Fitness Woodburn In the very first episode of the Woodburn Podcast, host Gilbert Lopez sits down with Brandon Singleterry — a U.S. veteran and the owner of Anytime Fitness in Woodburn, Oregon.

They talk about Brandon’s military background, his journey to becoming a gym owner, and what it means to be part of the Woodburn community. 

🎙 Hosted by Gilbert Lopez
 👉 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @WoodburnPodcast

]]> In the very first episode of the Woodburn Podcast, host Gilbert Lopez sits down with Brandon Singleterry — a U.S. veteran and the owner of Anytime Fitness in Woodburn, Oregon.

They talk about Brandon’s military background, his journey to becoming a gym owner, and what it means to be part of the Woodburn community. 

🎙 Hosted by Gilbert Lopez
 👉 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @WoodburnPodcast

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