I am a San Diego native and my journey is to raise the collective consciousness starting right here in my community.
About Jesse Codere
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have relatives in Detroit and Nigeria but my three children are here with me in San Diego.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I aspire to be a psychedelic-assisted therapist and help people heal from PTSD and depression
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Eat mushrooms.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Owning and operating my own practice where no one is denied treatment for financial reasons
Jesse Codere & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I grew up going to Victoria’s Taco Shop in El Cajon and I also love Pho Superbowl.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
My whole life.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Kennedy Payne.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Family Fun Center
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Diversity
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Rick Rubin @at House Studio
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Coming to America / Atlanta
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m a military veteran.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Slow mornings.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My kids.
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
B.E.S.T/ San Diego Urban League Young professionals
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
“Your purpose was to show up, you’re here, just be.”
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Spring Valley
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Up and coming
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
A good workout, a new restaurant with good vibes, and a night swim on a full moon
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, comfort, love
