Hi! I’m a born-and-raised Philadelphian who briefly strayed from the Promiseland in 2009 for the magic of Santa Fe, New Mexico, only to find my way back home in 2015. These days, I live in Port Richmond in my adorably tiny 1950s rowhome, where space is limited but charm is abundant (and we have parking!).

In a past life, I studied Musical Theater in college, but I eventually found my groove in the world of luxury beauty and retail, where I spent about 15 years. While I loved that chapter, I was ready for something that felt a little more me. When I came across the Office Manager position at PHG, it just clicked. Philly Home Girl’s community-focused mission, authenticity, and down-to-earth vibe were exactly what I had been craving—and making the leap felt right.

When I’m not working, I’m very loyal to my neighborhood favorites—Her Daughters and Nemi are Port Richmond staples—but I’ll happily hop on the train and wait in line at Monk’s Café in Center City. I’ve been going there with my family since I was a kid, and now it’s a go-to date night spot for me and my wife.

Weekends usually find me at South Philly Yarn and Craft stocking up on supplies for my crochet projects, or cozied up at home reading, crocheting, playing video games, or tending to my ever-expanding collection of plants (they’re winning, honestly).

Travel-wise, New Mexico still has my heart. I’m an outdoors gal through and through, and between the camping, hiking, and wide-open spaces, it checks every box for me.

At home, I live with my wonderful wife—we met at Girls High here in Philly and have been pretty much inseparable ever since—along with our spoiled fur crew: River, our pittie mix, and Karen, our opinionated alley cat.

And something most people don’t know about me? For the last five years, I’ve been in a band with my friends called Later Skater. We’re a ’90s and 2000s cover band, and it’s the perfect excuse to hang out, relive the music of our youth, and jam together.

Dani Pobe

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