An inspirational "freak" of sorts

Living in San Francisco the last 5 years has given me the chance to meet a lot of interesting characters. Some in drag. Some with subversive political agendas. And some with inspirational stories like Jason Tanko. The husband of Clare, my manager at my first job that brought me to the Bay Area, Jason is a true testament to the innovative kind of person that this city attracts. He turned his unique passion for street lighting into a thriving business, all the while re-purposing pieces of Americana to create an environmentally friendly solution that lights up the streets of our communities.

If there's anything to say about never listening to the word no and finding out a way to follow your quirky passion -- just like many San Franciscans do -- then this story is it. Enjoy the interview with Jason. (Video courtesy of Layaco Media, a local San Francisco production company).