Recorded live at Sunrose California Eatery in front of a packed house, I sit down with co-owner Marc Hernandez.
It is a candid, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation about the winding path that led him here — from his first job as a 16-year-old delivery driver at Brent’s Deli, to meeting his now-wife and business partner Carie while working there again after college, to navigating the highs, lows, risks, and reinventions that come with building a hospitality vision from scratch.
Marc shares the vulnerable moments that shaped him, the lessons learned along the way, and the heart behind Sunrose’s commitment to warm, unpretentious California dining. Whether you love food, entrepreneurship, or a good origin story, this episode is a reminder that the most meaningful journeys are rarely linear — and always worth it.
Tune in for laughter, honesty, and a behind-the-scenes look at the passion powering one of the Conejo Valley’s favorite restaurants.
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This episode was produced by Cristina Dennstedt and Justin K. Sloan. Conejo Valley Visionaries is edited by Justin K. Sloan and J.Sloan Productions.