Staying Put In A State On Fire | Elaine Culotti #450 | The Way I Heard It

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I love California. Really, But these days, it feels like loving California is like loving someone who keeps setting your stuff on fire. My guest this week is Elaine Culotti—developer, farmer, entrepreneur, and one of the few people I know who loves this state even more than I do. You might know her as the “Lipstick Farmer” or from Undercover Billionaire. While thousands are fleeing the madness, Elaine’s staying put—not out of denial but out of determination to fix what’s broken. We talk about what’s gone wrong—the fires, the red tape, the incentives that make it easier to leave than to lead—and why, despite it all, some of us are still here. If you've ever loved a place that stopped loving you back, you’ll want to watch this. A Special Thanks: Knobel Tennessee Whiskey—a Knobel whiskey for a noble cause. Try it now: https://bit.ly/KnobelSpiritsxTWIHI #podcast #california #government If you like me, and even if you don't, subscribe to my channels and follow me. Much obliged. https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikerowe https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikeroweshorts https://www.youtube.com/@PYSKshow http://instagram.com/mikerowe http://facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe https://twitter.com/mikeroweworks 00:00 Coming Up 00:31 Elaine on Undercover Billionaire 08:21 Elaine's family 11:44 Elaine's first job 15:00 Making money from old jeans 18:57 It's easy to spread a lie 27:57 Investing in real estate 32:03 The reality of the California fires 45:44 Leadership's lack of urgency 49:02 Next governor of CA? 53:40 Everyone's leaving CA 59:42 Elaine's message to Californians