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    Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, talks about his life lessons in new book

    Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, talks about his new book “Some Stories: Lessons from the Edge of Business and Sport.” And the Rosewood Miramar hotel in Montecito opens its flagship restaurant, Caruso’s.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • May 17, 2019 • 28m Listen

    Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, talks about his new book “Some Stories: Lessons from the Edge of Business and Sport.” And the Rosewood Miramar hotel in Montecito opens its flagship restaurant, Caruso’s.

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    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard talks his new book 'Some Stories: Lessons from the Edge of Business and Sport'

      “Life is a lot easier if you break the rules,” says Yvon Chouinard, the founder and CEO of Patagonia.

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      23 min
    2. 22:37

      Inside Montecito’s Rosewood Miramar’s flagship restaurant, Caruso’s

      If you’re looking for a taste of Rome paired with chilled wine, a cool ocean breeze and a Southern California sunset, then Caruso’s might end up being your favorite summer hotspot.

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      5 min
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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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      Carolina Starin

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      CultureCentral Coast

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0023 min

      Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard talks his new book 'Some Stories: Lessons from the Edge of Business and Sport'

    2. 22:375 min

      Inside Montecito’s Rosewood Miramar’s flagship restaurant, Caruso’s

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