The Salad Bowl Podcast Ep. 16 : Chris

In this episode of The Salad Bowl Podcast, Kev sits down kneecap to kneecap with Chris Thobaben — a husband, father, Marine Corps Officer, business owner, and supply chain consultant — for a powerful, human conversation that peels back the layers of what connects us all.

Chris opens up about his origin story and the winding path that led him to love, fatherhood, and purpose. Together, we explore his family’s journey through adoption, the challenges and beauty of raising both white and Black children under the same roof, and how those experiences have shaped his understanding of leadership, compassion, and humanity.

This conversation dives deep — from the Marine Corps to marriage, adoption to identity, and difference to connection. It’s a reminder that when we slow down and truly listen, we often find that we’re not as different as we think.

🎧 Tune in now to hear an honest, heartfelt, and fulfilling dialogue that sits right at the intersection of love, leadership, and life.

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