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The One Away ShowAuthor: The One Away Show
I believe one moment can change everything. On The One Away Show, I sit down with entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders to talk about the pivotal experiences that reshaped their pathpersonally or professionally. These conversations go beyond the surface. We explore the decisions, turning points, and inner shifts that define who we become and how we show up in the world. If you're drawn to stories of growth, identity, and purpose, I think you'll feel at home here. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday. I'm glad you're here. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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One Drive West Away From the Life He Was Meant to Build
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
Harold Jurado packed everything he owned into a small Subaru Crosstrek, left his family in Chicago, and drove west with almost no money and no plan. He didn't know where he'd land. He ended up in San Francisco — and a job at Google running their noodle cafe, Threads, changed everything. Serving 2,000 people a day, watching lines stretch out the door rain or shine, Harold saw something most chefs never see: consistent, year-round demand. Not seasonal. Not trendy. Just people who always wanted a great bowl of noodles. That data point became a restaurant. That restaurant became Ramen Well. And now Harold is building his second company — Umami Hadi, a frozen ramen and chili oil brand built to go national. In this episode, Harold breaks down: Why leaving Chicago with almost nothing was the most important decision of his life What cooking at Google taught him about demand, scale, and proof of concept Why he chose ramen over sushi, steakhouse, or fine dining — and what that says about who he wants to serve The gastropub philosophy: taking everyday food and elevating it without losing accessibility What it's like running two companies at once — two rents, two payrolls, two babies The short term goal (one grocery store) and the long term vision (national, nine figures, exit) Why he thinks going out to restaurants more is one of the best things you can do for society If you've ever packed up your life and driven toward something you couldn't quite name yet — this one's for you.
