EPISODE 0027 - Paul Arihara - @Daafambam

Paul Arihara was born in Japan and moved to California at age 5. Paul was orphaned at 8years old and institutionalized till he was 25. Paul has worked in the hospitality industry for over 34 years starting at McDonald’s at the age of 15 in San Diego,CA. Paul only completed the 9th grade and was homeless at 18 shortly after being released from incarceration. Paul’s worked in almost every position from dishwasher to bartender. Working in restaurants from fast food, Chinese buffets, seafood, sushi, American, breweries and to steakhouses! After being released from Federal Correctional Facility he moved to New York City in 2000 and got his first server and bartending job at Houlihan’s in the Empire State Building. Paul has worked all over the USA in NYC, Miami, Hawaii, San Diego, Sacramento, Tallahassee, Key West, Half Moon Bay & San Francisco.

Together with Paul’s wife and daughter they are @ Daafambam on TikTok and Instagram. Paul and his family have created some really cool videos on social media for everyone to enjoy! Paul is a father/husband also working his way to be on stage for motivational speaking and stand up comedy.

On the podcast we go over how the hospitality industry changed Paul’s life forever, the food vlogging process, old and new trends, highlighting favorite food spots , mental resilience/health & constantly educating yourself everyday just to name a few things!

@Daafambam on social media

https://www.tiktok.com/@daafambam?lang=en

SHOW NOTES

Niku Butcher Shop

Guy Crims

https://www.nikubutchershop.com

Chef Tu

https://cheftu.com

Houlihan’s NYC Empire State Building

https://houlihans.com

Mamoun’s

https://www.mamouns.com