Juan Mirón

Co-founder + Chief Purpose Officer

juan@amihoexperience.com

WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHERE HAVE YOU LIVED?

I was raised in TJ and born in San Diego, or I'm from Tijuego! I’ve lived in the beautiful city of Stockton when I attended UOP and then moved to Pacific Beach after graduating college. Then I pulled a hipster move and resided in North Park from 2002-2013 until I was able to purchase a home and cruise on down to Grant Hill.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?

Get up out of bed, chug 500 ml of water, coffee, meditate or at least acknowledge and be thankful to be alive. Head into work and strive to do some sort of physical activity whether it’s running, workout or a paddle boarding.

FAVORITE MEMORY IN THE KITCHEN?

I recall that my parents used to be big on having grill outs with their friends. All their friends’ kids were the same age as my brother and me, and when my dad was done with the grilling, my friends and I would gather around the grill with empty beer cans and pretend we were doing the same. I guess that's kinda why I like doing that a lot now too as an adult ;)

WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION?

Oh man, I like to observe and absorb from all facets. Whether it’s music, design, architecture, fashion, cooking, wine, nature, people and kids. I like to read magazines, newsletters, journals/blogs (GQ, esquire, Bon Appetit, Martha Stewart, Fatherly).

RAPID FIRE

HAPPY HOUR SNACK: wings + IPA

FAVORITE EVENT: work: AMAZON! personal: my kids' births

LAST THING YOU ATE: Chipotle: my standard order is a chicken bowl with brown rice, black beans, mucho lettuce, pico, spicy salsa, light on the cheese and give it a big shake before consuming!

YOU CAN FIND ME: Summer: at ze beach!

YOUR STRENGTHS: Human connection, social network & curation.

HAPPIEST DOING: Seeing my kids smile and having fun, running, relaxing, hiking, grilling and chilling.