{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsuncast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fep-13-jean-berstein-YgjUA3im","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Ep. 13 - Jean Bernstein (Flying Star Cafe)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dfcd0ad9-2260-4872-93ef-d778d3e93ff7/e3a148ba-65a4-4959-8b1d-dc7085be4f59/suncast-3000x3000.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/5e1336c4-b7c5-42ab-8bd4-9c2731329927\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Ep. 13 - Jean Bernstein (Flying Star Cafe)\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Join Jim Williams and Carla Sonntag as they sit down with Jean Bernstein, co-founder of Flying Star Cafe, to talk about the incredible journey of building one of Albuquerque’s most beloved local restaurant chains. From her early days as a teacher to managing over 400 employees, Jean shares the inspiration behind Flying Star, the secrets to its iconic menu, and what it takes to run a values-driven business in a challenging economic and political environment.\n\nThis episode also dives deep into:\n- The evolution of local neighborhoods and the restaurant industry\n- The real cost of doing business in New Mexico\n- The effects of legislation like the Paid Family Leave Act on small businesses\n- The importance of community, employee care, and creating welcoming spaces\n\nWhether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or local food lover, this episode offers valuable insight into what it takes to thrive in the Land of Enchantment.\n\n🔗 Visit Flying Star Cafe: flyingstarcafe.com\n🌐 Learn more about Better Together NM: bettertogethernewmexico.org"}