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Ducking Realitea

Ducking Realitea

Casual Conversations About Serious Sh*t.

Real Stories. Raw Moments. Big Joy.
Hosted by Siobhan

Welcome to Ducking Realitea, the podcast where we spill truth like tea and dive into the gritty, hilarious, and healing parts of being human. Hosted by Siobhan, this show is all about casual conversations with real people who’ve lived through some serious sh*t and came out the other side with stories worth sharing.

From trauma to transformation, heartbreak to humor, we explore what it means to rebuild your life, trust your gut, and find joy even in the mess. These are the stories behind the strength, raw, unfiltered, and deeply human.

If you're craving connection, curious about how others have healed, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this pod’s for you.

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Your story matters. Vulnerability is power. And joy is always worth chasing.

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Selling the Bay, One Story at a Time with Ilona Campbell

June 02, 2026 • Siobhan • Episode 80

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This week I'm joined by Ilona Campbell, the creator behind Campbell Sells the Bay, for a conversation that goes far beyond real estate.

Born in Ukraine and raised in San Francisco, Ilona shares her journey through Burning Man culture, opening one of Brooklyn's first vape shops, world travel, motherhood, and eventually becoming one of the Bay Area's favorite local history storytellers.

We talk about Oakland history, East Bay neighborhoods, Fairyland, Lake Merritt, real estate, AI, community, and how understanding the story of a place can change the way you see it.

It's a conversation about reinvention, curiosity, resilience, and why some of the most interesting stories are hiding right in our own backyard.

If you love Bay Area history, Oakland stories, local culture, travel, entrepreneurship, and casual conversations about serious sh*t, this episode is for you.

Guest: Ilona Campbell (@campbellsellsthebay)

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