<p>Welcome back to the podcast! I’m so excited to share today’s conversation with Nicole Silaperre, the heart and mind behind <a href="http://thesunshinepescadero.love" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Sunshine Pescadero</a>. Nicole is the founder and owner of this incredible grocery shop, which is far more than a store—it’s a hub of nourishment, community, and sustainability, located in the charming town of Pescadero, California.</p><p>In our conversation, we cover so much ground, including:</p><ul> <li>Nicole’s unique upbringing and the spiritual influences that shaped her journey.</li> <li>Her 25-year career in event design and the eventual pivot that led her to create The Sunshine.</li> <li>How she cultivates a space rooted in nutrient-dense, thoughtfully sourced foods and the stories behind the farmers and artisans she works with.</li> <li>The challenges and rewards of running a small, intentional business in today’s world.</li> <li>And how she stays aligned with her values while fostering connection and creativity within her community.</li></ul><p>We also dive into broader topics like:</p><ul> <li>The importance of ancestral food traditions and the wisdom behind them.</li> <li>How we can balance the push for convenience with the need for connection in a fast-paced world.</li> <li>And her inspiring perspective on trusting the flow of life as a creative and business owner.</li></ul><p>Find Brooke at <a href="Brookembaldwin.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">brookembaldwin.com</a> or <a href="instagram.com/brookemackenzie____" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/brookemackenzie____</a></p>