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What does it really take to afford a life in San Francisco—and what happens when plans change?

In this episode, I sit down with Dyanna and Dane Volek to talk about their journey through homeownership, affordable housing programs, and navigating major life transitions.

Dyanna, a public servant and Sunset native, shares how the City’s housing programs helped her build a future in the place she grew up. Dane reflects on the closure of Anchor Brewing—where he rose from keg washer to brewmaster—and how he’s rebuilding through art, financial planning, and community connection.

We reflect on the systems that hold up and the ones that fall short, the emotional weight of transformation, and the quiet strength it takes to stay rooted in hope—even when everything goes off course, but somehow ends up exactly where it should.

Plus:
– The second edition of the Realty Rundown: a 20-year lookback at the Sunset housing market
– Anchor Brewing’s last brewmaster on the brewery’s closure
– Big ideas on how public-private partnerships could support SF’s working class
– And some good old trivia to bring it all home 🎉

Have questions for Dyanna or Dane?
Reach Dane at dane@stackedlife.com and Dyanna on Instagram: @dyannaluna

👉 Learn more about San Francisco's BMR (Below Market Rate) ownership programs here:
https://www.sf.gov/reports--august-2024--below-market-rate-bmr-ownership-programs

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