IMPACT OC: Recent Episodes
Paul Roberts
Hear from the some of the businesses and organizations making real impact here in the real Orange County, CA.
Our wealth coach Tyrone French is joined by his daughter Jasmine Nicole French to give us a "Closing the Wealth Gap" Gen Z perspective #octalkradio
Dr. Caroline Heldman, Stand With Survivors, joins us to discuss the rampant child abuse in LA County #childabuse #survivors #trauma #hope #resilience #advocacy #octalkradio
Join us as our host Barry Saywitz talks about how AI may affect his industry of commercial real estate. #realestate #commercialrealestate #octalkradio
Evan Trubee, the Mayor of Palm Desert is joined by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto to discuss all that's happening in that city. #palmdesert #palmdesertrealestate #realestate #commercialrealestate #octalkradio
Join our world class runner Caren Ware as she talks about the need for special skin care and nutrition for runners like her. Especially as she prepares for her latest Mt. Everest Run. #runners #runningworld #runnershealth #carenware #octalkradio
Travis and Cyndy Barnes from IMPACT X PERFORMANCE in Huntington Beach joins us to share his story from Felon to Fitness. And why they are doing the warmups for this weekend's runners a Caren Ware's latest event, this weekend's Cinco De Miles race at Huntington Beach's Bolsa Chica State Beach. #running #runningevents #exercise #carenwareevents #impactx #octalkradio
Caren Ware and Nadia Ruiz return from their trip to Mt. Everest and share the stories of their amazing running adventure #running #maraton #5K #mteverest #mteverestrun #carenware #irongirlnadia #octalkradio
Chris Phillips from Compete Sports Performance joins us to share his story from pro hockey to private coaching and his own rehab center for high schoolers, college athletes and their parents here in Lake Forest and Yorba Linda #sports #sportsperformance #sportsrehab #octalkradio
Rick Putnam from "happily retired" joins us to discuss his reunion with other members of the Navy "VQ-1 Great 8th Annual Reunion" #military #veterans #brotherhood #octalkradio
Charles Antis, Founder and Chief People Awakener ANTIS ROOFING joins us to discuss his unique company culture and extensive charitable work within our community #antis #charity #giving #ochcc #octalkradio
Deidre Pujols joins us to discuss her new bakery Queen Isabella's Bakery whose grand opening is this weekend in Orange. #bakery #food #pastries #restaurant #ochcc #octalkradio
Welcome to our first episode FROM TRAUMA TO HOPE with Dr. Estera Borcsa from Teach Train Transform and Rima Nashashibi from Global Hope 365. As they explore all the topics they'll be talking about on this show from sexual assaults and child abuse to child marriages and sexual trafficking. And the hope to be able to stop all of these. And help the victims heal from them. #childabuse #sexualassault #sexualassaultsurvivor #sexualassaultawareness #gloalhope365 #octalkradio #drb
Alfonso Corona joins us to discuss his multiple El Pollo Nortena Mexican Restaurants that he and his wife operate. And their long culinary journey in our community. #restaurants #mexicanfood #mexicancuisine #chefpascal #octalkradio
Award winning chef Adam Navidi from OCEANS and EARTH Restaurant joins us to discuss his culinary journey. And his amazing role as "chef and farmer", growing his own "farm to table" produce and fish in his own aquaculture farm. #restaurants #ocrestaurants #dining #chefpascal #octalkradio
Christapher Bess, new District Director of OC/IE Small Business Administration (SBA) #sba #ourcommunity #hispaniccommunity #hispanic #ochcc #octalkradio
Sean Vasquez, President of the Pechanga Development Corporation joins us to discuss all that's happening at their tribe's casino and resort #pechanga #indiancasino #ochcc #octalkradio
Dr. Joseph Shega, Exec VP and Chief Medical Officer of VITAS HEALTHCARE, the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care #ochc #healthcare #endoflife #octalkradio
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley joins us to discuss the upcoming Orange County elections. And the issues she's focusing on in her own reelection campaign. #oc #orangecounty #orangecountysupervisors #ocelections #ochcc #octalkradio
Dr. Ruxandra Preda, a dentist here in Aliso Viejo, joins us to share her story of how she got to this country and eventually Orange County. And what makes her dental practice so special. #ohanstories #immigrantstory #octalkradio #dentist #dentalpractice #dentaloffice
OC Filmmaker Autumn McAlpin joins us to discuss her latest film SANCTUARY, a documentary that focuses on the plight of the LGBTQ population in modern faith systems #ohanastories #sanctuarydocfilm #octalkradio
Dallas Gallagher DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP from UC San Diego Morris Cancer Center on their Pancreatic Cancer Survivorship Project. #cancer #pancreaticcancer #cancerpatients #livinghope #octalkradio
AI Filmmaker James Beeson joins us to discuss his latest AI PROJECT ETHER. And how he envisions this doing good. #doinggoodtogether #doinggood #ai #aifilmmaking #octalkradio
Join us BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOORS as Chef Pascal recounts his recent trip to France. And all the great food he tasted. #finedining #frenchrestaurant #frenchfood #chefpascal #octalkradio
Michelle Woodhill, CEO of the PRIORITY CENTER joins us to discuss their Coastal Food and Wine Festival fundraiser this Sunday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Huntington Beach #prioritycenter #nonprofit #charityevent #foodandwinefestival #chefpascal #octalkradio
2 time Grammy winning Jazz Saxophonist Eric Marienthal joins us to discuss his annual concert to benefit HIGH HOPES head injury program. On July 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach #charity #highhopes #jazz #jazzconcert #octalkradio #headinjury #smoothjazz
Maria Munoz, Munoz Family Care Inc. with over 45 years in the healthcare industry. On her incredible journey to this country and starting this business. #hispanic #hispanicbusiness #healthcare #ochcc #octalkradio
Michelle Hackbarth on her amazing 25 year journey with Pancreatic Cancer #pancreaticcancer #cancer #cancersurvivors #livinghope #octalkradio
Dr. Jon Kessler from the City of Hope joins us to provide some hope about their multi-discplinary team. And the Renovo catheter. #cityofhope #hope #cancer #pancreaticcancer #livinghope #octalkradio
Ted Fuentes, Founder of Veteran Strong USA joins us with Kathy McDonald Board Member and Event Coordinator. The first member of the Cowboy Committee #veterans As they discuss their unique horse therapy for vets. #veteranstrong #veterans #ptsd #equinetherapy #octalkradio
Meet Tony Thurmond, Democratic Candidate for Governor here in California, And the current CA State Superintendent of Public Education. On why he's running. And is plans and priorities if elected. #californiapolitics #californiagovernorsrace #cagovernor #politics #capolitics #ochcc #octalkradio
Roberto Martinez, Google West Coach joins us to discuss the work he does for Google showing small businesses how to use Google's tools and services for growth. Including AI. #google #smallbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio
Playwright Reggie White (who grew up here in Southern California) talks about his journey to becoming a playwright. And the premiere of his play FREMONT AVENUE here at South Coast Repertory Theatre (where he originally workshopped his play at one of their earlier Pacific Playwright's Festivals). #oc #orangecounty #orangecountytheater #southcoastrep #scr #plays #playwrights #octalkradio
Phillip Matchett, Director of Commercial Investments with MIG Real Estate discusses his work with famed local entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul Merage (founder of Hot Pockets) and his family fouindation's real estate investments. #paulmerage #realestate #commercialrealestate #octalkradio
Janice Frechette, Executive Director for the Parertis Foundation joins us to discuss the good work they do here in our OC Community #nonprofit #charity #charities #doinggood #defininggoodtogether #octalkradio
Antonio Bevacqua, Chef of Il Garasole joins us to discuss his successful restaurant. And their recent award by Orange Coast Magazine as OC's BEST NEW RESTAURANT. #restaurants #dining #finedining #chefpascal #octalkradio
Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Principal Pops Conductor for the Pacific Symphony joins us with his father Jorge Lopez-Yazez for a powerful father-son conversaton about legacy, mentorship and how family support fuels success. Highlighting the concert this week where his father (an accomplished opera singer) will perform with the symphony #pacificsymphony #ocperforming arts #ochcc #octalkradio
Former ABA and NBA Basketball player Rick Darnell joins us to discuss what led him to the Tomii Healing System #tomii #acupressure #alternativemedicine #octalkradio
Ed Lee from Wahoo Fish Tacos joins us today to talk about their phenomenal growth. How he built this business with his brothers. And his latest adventure opening a new concept. #wahoofishtacos #restaurants #restaurantchains #locrestaurants #ocdining #chefpascal #octalkradio
David Wetzel, Executive Director of Serving People in Need, Inc. (SPIN OC) joins us to discuss the work they do supporting unhoused and housing-vulnerable families across Orange County. #spinoc #nonprofit #charity #unhoused #ochcc #octalkradio
Congressman Derek Tran joins us to discuss the 45th Congressional District and how it's been altered a bit for this election #elections #ocelections #ochcc #octalkradio
Maria Medina, The Coaching Network joins us to discuss her work as a Networking Coach for small business owners and professionals. #networking #sales #networkingcoaching #octalkradio
Nathan Yearsley, President of Augason Farms joins us to discuss all that they do preparing Emergency Preparedness Foods. And the amazing backstory of how he rose to this position. #emergencypreparedness #emergencyfoods #entrepreneur #octalkradio
Enrico Lopez-Yanez, Principal Pops Conductor of the Pacific Symphony joins us to discusses his journey to leading this orchestra. And their final show of this season, La Vida Loca #pacificsymphony #popsconcert #music #octalkradio
How does Parkinson’s Orange County support, empower, and educate those affected by Parkinson’s to live well today? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Parkinson’s Orange County Executive Director Erin Angelo. She discusses the services her organization provides, including support groups, fitness programs, caregiver support, and physical therapy services. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station, which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.parkinsonsoc.org
Veronica Corona, Chairwoman of the CA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joins us to discusws the world of chambers and all they do fortheir members and our community #hispanicchamber #youthchamber #businesscommunity #businessadvocates #businessconsultants #ochcc #octalkradio
William Deed, Campus Director of Oak Valley College, where he has led their Santa Ana campus for the past two years, discusses their unique model for making college affordable for all. #college #afforablecollege #collegetuition #payingforcollege #ochcc #oakvalleycollege #octalkradio
Christian Macias, CEO of Switch Energy joins us to discuss why he just joined the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And what's happening in the whole world of home solar. #homesolar #solar #solarsystem #solarenergy #solarenergysolutions #hispaniccommunity #hispanicbusiness #hispanicchamber #ochcc #OC #octalkradio
Stacey Roberts is a distinguished physical therapist with over three decades of clinical experience, having practiced since 1990 with a specialization in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. She holds impressive credentials as both a Physical Therapist and Master's-trained Registered Nurse (PT, RN, MSN, MBA), bringing a unique dual perspective to patient care. From 2004 to 2017, Stacey owned and operated a cash-based health and wellness clinic on the Gold Coast of Australia, where she specialized in women's health and hormones. Currently, she operates New You Health and Wellness clinic in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, where she has integrated the SoftWave device as a cornerstone treatment after recognizing its potential to "move the needle" in pain management.
Stacey is recognized as a shockwave expert and educator who has trained professional sports teams from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL, as well as celebrities in the use of shockwave therapy. She's also an international speaker, podcaster, best-selling author of “The Pain Free Formula” Solving the Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery Drugs or Injections, and business owner with a passion for helping patients achieve optimal health through innovative, non-invasive treatments #painmanagement #physicaltherapy #health #healthsimplified #octalkradio
World Class Runner Caren Ware talks with another special person she's run into along her journey RUNNING INTO LIFE. Filmmaker Hassan Aboukhadijeh. #runningintolife #inpirationi #motivation #whoweruninto #octalkradio #running #runners #runnerscommunity #runnersworld
Ron Du Preez from Senior Strides joins us to discuss walking 50K per day in 50 states in 50 days. #running #runners #runningevents #carenware #runnersworld #octalkradio #walking #longdistancewalking #healthandwellnessforseniors #walkingforseniors #walkingforhealthandfitness #walkingforwellness #walkingforfitness
Jorge Flores joins us to discuss his formative years in our OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce YOUTH CHAMBER. Which led to his Leadership Certificate from Harvard University. And his current work as Sr. Manger of Career Pathways at the LA PROMISE FUND. #hispanic #hispanicyouth #hispanicchamber #youthleader #ochcc #octalkradio
Eric L. Goodman, joins us today to talk about his two businesses including CHEM-PAK (for janitorial supplies) and MVS, Inc (which runs group homes for developmentally disabled adults and children. And why he joined the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce #ochcc #entrepreneur #philanthropy #janitorialsupplies #developmentallydisabled #octalkradio
Jose Ruiz, a Founder of the many LOADED CAFES stops bywith a box of fresh conchas for us to enjoy. And an amazing story of faith, family and success as they continue to grow and look into franchising their new MY PANECITO Mexican bakeries. #mexicanbakeries #conchas #mypanecito #loadedcafe #hispanicfood #mexicancuisine #restaurants #restaurantbusiness #restaurantfranchises #franchising #hispanicbusiness #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio
How does Lion’s Heart Teen Volunteers and Leaders provide a platform for teens who want to volunteer in their communities? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Lion’s Heart Teen Volunteers and Leaders Executive Director Cindy Williams and one of its board members, Nelma Maddox, who is also the Chapter President.
They discuss the benefits that teens gain from volunteering and how these experiences contribute to the development of leadership skills. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station, which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.lionsheartservice.org
How does Soaring Spirits connect Widowed People? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Soaring Spirits South Orange County Regional Leader Jeannee Gormick. She explains how her nearly 50-year marriage to her late husband, Cal, led her to get involved with the organization that is supportive of people who find themselves widowed. Gormick leads a Soaring Spirits program in South Orange County. OC Talk Radio is Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station, which streams live from the University of California, Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.soaringspirits.org
How does the Tilly’s Life Center inspire today’s youth to reach their full potential as productive, kind, happy, and responsible individuals? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Tilly’s Life Center President & CEO Colleen Versteeg. She explains how the organization helps empower teens with a positive mindset and enables them to cope effectively with crisis, adversity, and tough decisions. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station, which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.tillyslifecenter.org
How does the High Hopes Head Injury Program rehabilitate and retrain people who have been devastated by traumatic head injuries? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with High Hopes Head Injury Program Director and Instructor Mark Desmond. He started the one-of-a-kind non-profit charitable organization in 1975. He talks about his program and one of its major fundraisers, the 26th Annual Eric Marienthal & Friends Concert scheduled on Sunday, July 13, at the Hyatt Regency Newport. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station, which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.highhopes.ws
Leialoha Ani, a descendant of Hawaiian Royalty, joins us to discuss her amazing life (and journey)l here in Orange County. #hawaii #royalty #inspiration #realworld #octalkradioL WORLD OF SALES: Leialoha Ani, Hawaiin Royalty
Andi Yaco and Andres Anders from Pro Auto Collision join us to discuss their entrepreneurial story And their dream to open multiple centers. #autorepairshop #autocollisionrepair #ourcommunity #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio #hispanicbusiness #hispanicchamber #hispaniccommunity
Robert Jauregui from Vinos Unidos joins us to discuss his award winning wines including their Harmony Red Blend which was ranked #17 out of thousands of wines judged by "Peninsula Underground Wine Group" in 2024. With 11 Medal winners in 2024 including "Best Overall", "Best in Class" and "Double Gold" for various wines. And the OCHCC Member of the Year in 2024 #wine #finewine #vinosunidos #ochcc #octalkradio #hispanicbusiness #hispanicchamber #hispaniccommunity
How does Serving People In Need known as SPIN, help to restore Orange County’s families and individuals in crisis to self-sufficiency? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with SPIN OC Executive Director David Wetzel. He talks about the programs the organization provides to try to end homelessness in Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.spinoc.org
Dr. Jose Mayorga, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine and the MD Executive Director, Family Health Center (a Federally Qualified Health Center, UCI HEALTH) joins us to discuss the latest in health care issues. #healtcare #ucihealth #familymedicine #ochcc #hispanicommunity #communityhealth #communityhealthcare #octalkradio
Charlene Reynolds, the Airport Director for John Wayne Airport joins us to discuss the latest in our OC airport. And how you can once again get a free pass to enjoy the new restaurants at the airport and watch the planes take off and land (just like we did a kid) thru their new “OC AirPASS” Post-Security Access Pass program #johnwayneairport #ocairport #ocairpass #ochcc #airtravel #octalkradio
Lucy Santana, Chief Executive Officer, GIRLS, INC. of Orange County joins us to discuss their work empowering and helping young girls in our community. And how businesses can help and support this work. And the ways in which they can get involved. #ochcc #girlsinc #ochcc #octalkradio
February is American Heart Month. How does the American Heart Association raise awareness about cardiovascular disease as the number one killer of women? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with American Heart Association speaker Dr. Ailin Barseghian El-Farra. She’s a board-certified UCI Health Cardiologist specializing in interventional and integrative approaches to heart disease. Her clinical interests include women’s heart health, preventive cardiology, cardiovascular imaging, and pharmacology. She talks about National Wear Red Day and cardiovascular disease and stroke. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.heart.org
How does Catalyst Family Inc. foster strong communities through high-quality childcare and youth development programs? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Catalyst Family Inc. Director Resource Development Todd Eckert. Eckert discusses the various programs that enhance the child and youth’s well-being. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.catalystfamily.org
Samantha Bobila, Chief Development Officer and Christina Lopez, Associate Director of Development Operations from ORANGEWOOD FOUNDATION joins us to discuss different ways to get involved in all that they do #orangewoodfoundation #ochcc #octalkradio
Today Melissa Ragel joins us to discuss the world of in-store sampling for beers. wines and other adult beverages thru her new company AMARKO MARKETING SOLUTIONS #marketing #sales #instoredemos #adultbeverages #beer #wine #spirits #sbdc #octalkradio
Rudy Chavarria, Jr. Founder of College Ed Tech talks about his journey starting this business. The need for his services today. And how his local Small Business Development Center helped take this business to the next level. #college #collegementors #sbdc #octalkradio
In this heartfelt episode of AROUND THE TABLE with South County Outreach sits down with Charles Antis, Founder and CEO of Antis Roofing and Waterproofing, to explore the transformative power of giving. #southcountyoutreach #antis #charity #giving #octalkradio
How did the Saddleback Area Historical Society become involved in efforts to save historic structures from destruction as the old town of El Toro, rapidly disappeared with the subdivision of the area? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Saddleback Area Historical Society Librarian and Historian Margaret Tapper. She talks about how the organization saved the historic structures from destruction, enabling the public to appreciate them. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://sahsoc.org
Roberto Guzman, CEO of the new Tulum Mexican Kitchen opening soon in Anaheim. And the heritage of the food it brings to life from this hot new area of Mexican resorts on the Mayan peninsula. #mexicanfood #authenticcuisine #tulum #ochcc #octalkradio
How does Light Force Alchemy Founder Zara Rezai use her sound healing techniques to help individuals including seniors at senior living facilities, cancer patients, and corporate employees for team building activities? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Rezai. She explains how her hormone imbalance challenges inspired her to come up with sound healing techniques and how the loss of her sister to cancer, made her want to help cancer patients. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.lightforcealchemy.com
How does APAC ATI/Project Workforce provide innovative automotive technical training combined with personal growth and transformation skills to meet the demands of life by empowering students with the knowledge, tools, and resources to become the people they need to be to realize their dreams and advance their automotive industry careers? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with APAC ATI/Project Workforce Founder and CEO Chris Knuth.
He talks about how the organization serves veterans… the recovery community… formerly incarcerated individuals…and other at-risk communities. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.projectworkforce.org
Janica Rye from Rye Christmas Tree Farms in Nuevo, CA joins us to discuss this unique business. Just in time for the holidays. #christmas #christmastrees #holidy #smallbusiness #octalkradio
OUR COMMUNITY hosts Luis Nava (known as DJ BEBO) joins us to discuss the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Christmas TOY DRIVE. And all the work he does to support this annual cause. #DJ #toydrive #ochispanicchamber #octalkradio
Vivian Wu, owner of the new Etsy Store SPENDOR OF WONDER joins us to discuss her imaginative DIGITAL ART she creates and sells on that site (adding her fanciful prints to mugs, t-shirts, etc). Where she takes a famous painting like Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night and reimagines it with other creatures added to the frame like cats or dogs. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create this digital alteration (or hallucination!) with just enough whimsical elements to make it fun and unique. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face). Which is what her local Small Business Development Center did for her when her team there helped her turn this dream into an actual business.
Providing another example of how AI can become a new medium for frustrated painters like Vivian. Making this microbiologist's artistic dreams come true! #digitalart #ai #artificialintelligence #etsy #etsyshop #entrepreneur #startup #onlinebusiness #sbdc #octalkradio
John Wiet, the new Director of The LaunchPad SBDC Accelerator (hosted by OCTane) joins us to discuss their work with startups. And all that they offer. #octane #launhpad #starups #entrepreneurs #sbdc #octalkradio
Nick Muratore from GPS LEADERS joins us to discuss the world of GPS tracking in vehicles. All the different use cases for these products and how he got started in this business. And how his Small Business Development Center helped him on his entrepreneurial journey. #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #gps #gpstracking #sbdc #octalkradio
How has Girls Inc. of Orange County for 70 years dedicated itself to empowering girls and fighting for the rights of young women? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Girls Inc. of Orange County CEO Lucy Santana. She talks about how the organization has inspired 9,000 girls a year to be “strong, smart, and bold,” through its programs addressing body image, literacy, financial literacy entrepreneurship, and workforce development. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.girlsinc-oc.org
Today on our PROFIT TALKS we talk with Annemarie du LeBohn from TRIMACHA. A human development training provider that helps active duty service members with their mental health issues. #mentalhealthtraining #activedutyservice #sbdc #octalkradio
Blanca Torres, owner of a startup called FIRED UP, a brick and mortar pottery studio in Palm Springs where she helps people create their own pottery. And how her local Small Business Development Center helped her move from her background in medical to making this entrepreneurial dream come true. #entrepreneurialjourney #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #starups #brickandmortar #pottery #potterypainting #potterystudio #sbdc #ociesbdc #octalkradio
Manal Richa, Director of the Cal State Fullerton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) joins us to discuss their recent SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH SUMMIT which featured speakers and guests from all over Orange County talking about state of small business today. And the outlooks for 2025. #SBDC #OCIESBDC #smallbuness #entrepreneurs #octalkradio
Mike Paisley from MIKE PAISLEY PLUMBING joins us to discuss growing up in the world of plumbing and why he started his own plumbing business here in Huntington Beach 10 years ago #plumbing #entrepreneurship #octalkradio
Caren Ware from Caren Ware Events joins us to discuss her upcoming 5K Irvine/OC Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Irvine Valley College. For more info visit www.carencareevents #charity #running #runningevents #octalkradio
Fr. Norm from St. Mathew's Catholic Church in Long Beach joins us to discuss today's modern church. And how to "market religion better" in a world where the majority of Americans don't belong to any church. #religion #church #octalkradio
Lucy Rubalcava from Lucy's Angels Foundation joins us to discuss their upcoming toy drive for orphanages in Mexico. #orphanages #charity #helpingkids #sbdc #octalkradio
Andy Vargas, Lead Singer for SANTANA joins us to discuss his amazing career and his own ANDY VARGAS FOUNDATION #singer #rockandroll #santana #charity #foundations #octalkradio
Ismael Vicente, Owner of Famous OC Pizzeria JOHNNY's THE BRONX PIZZA #pizza #entrepreneur #hispanicbusiness #hispaniccomunity #ochcc #octalkradio
Vincent Yard from the new Valhallan Esports in Lake Forest joins us to discuss their new business and the esports and tournaments for kids 7-17 which they are hosting #esports #valhallan #octalkradio
Adrianna Barrera and Natasha Barrera from Barrera Financial Services join us to discuss their journey together and as mother and daughter team #financial #financialservices #entrepreneur #hispanicbusinesses #ochcc #octalkradio
How does the Live Like JoJo Foundation fulfill its mission to help every child, regardless of healthcare challenges, be given the opportunity to experience joy-filled, meaningful experiences with their families? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Live Like JoJo Foundation CEO, Founder, and Board Chair Monica Cline and her husband, Vice Chair Dr. Jon Cline. Dr. Cline is an Emergency Medicine Physician at Mission Hospital.
They explain why they formed the Live Like JoJo Foundation after their seven-year-old son Jordan, affectionately known as JoJo, passed away from having mitochondrial deletion syndrome. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.livelikejojo.org
How does The Autism Community in Action provide education, support, and hope to families living with autism? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with The Autism Community in Action Outreach Coordinator Simran Garcia. She explains how TACA helps those diagnosed with autism lead an independent life. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://tacanow.org
Carlos Humphrey joins us to discuss HEAT BUSINESS NETWORKING and the events they put on in Spanish for local Hispanic business owners. Including their Nov 2 VIP CONFERENCE at the Doubletree Hotel in Buena Park, CA #ochcc #hispanicbusiness #hispanicevents #octalkradio
Dom Jones, Candidate for State Assembly, District 72 joins us to discuss her race as we continue to highlight local candidates here in Orange County with the most colorful candidate of them all. A candidate once featured on the hit reality show THE AMAZING RACE. Who's running an amazing race herself as a first time candidate for State Assembly here in the OC. #orangecounty #orangecountyelections #stateassembly #octalkradio
Dr. Raphael Gonzalez and Dr. Tk Huynh from HERMES LONGEVITY LOUNGE in Costa Mesa join us to talk about their revolutionary AI WELLNESS technology #longevity #mindbodymatrix #aiwellness #hermeslongevity#ochcc #octalkradio
How does OneOC accelerate nonprofit success? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with
OneOC Learning and Engagement Manager Jennifer Sanghera and Director of Nonprofit Services Robert Coleman. The organization celebrated its 65th anniversary last year. Hear how the organization helps companies and nonprofits execute initiatives for the greater good. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.oneoc.org
For the latest episode of “Around the Table with South County Outreach,” South County Outreach sits down with Dr. John Hernandez, President of Irvine Valley College, to discuss the topic of COMMUNITY and how our collaborative efforts are addressing community needs and shedding light on the issue of hidden homelessness, particularly among the many current Community College students from the hidden corners of our community like refugees, foster kids and kids from homes with no experience going to college and/or struggling to make ends meet. #homeless #homelessnessawareness #homelessness #community #communityengagement #communitysupport #communitycollege #communitycolleges #communitycollaboration #southcountyoutreach #irvinevalleycommunitycollege #octalkradio
In this episode of "Around the Table with South County Outreach," we are joined by Carol Ferguson of the Orange County Community Foundation to explore the powerful impact of generosity in building a stronger, more resilient community. We discuss how acts of giving—whether through time, talent, or financial support—transform the lives of those in need and create lasting change. Tune in to hear inspiring insights on how generosity fuels local programs that prevent homelessness and hunger. Learn how your contributions can make a difference and foster a brighter future for all in Orange County. #generosity #giving #charitablegiving #charities #donations #doinggood #makingadifference #socountyoutreach #octalkradio
Dr. Sana Shakil, founder of Visionaire Optometry Spa in Riverside joins us to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. From wanting to become an optometrist after seeing her grandfather lose his sight. To having a different vision of how eye health care could be better (after working for years for other Optometry Clinics). Offering complete eye care and services like Southern California has never seen before. All of which she's turned into the first of it's kind "Optometry Spa" with the help of her husband and the services of the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) #optometry #startup #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipmindset #healthcare #eyes #eyecare #eyecareawareness #eyecareroutine #eyecareclinic #eyecareprofessional #sbdc #octalkradio
How does Miracles For Kids help families facing the devastation of a critically ill child?
Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Miracles For Kids Development Officer Community Engagement Laura Collins. She talks about the various services her organization provides to families dealing with the emotional and financial devastation caused by childhood disease. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.miraclesforkids.org
Irish language film Fidil Ghorm (Blue Fiddle) has its International Premiere at this week's Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, October 20th and we're privileged to have the Producer Bríd Seoighe join us to discuss this charming film about a 10 year old Molly who meets a grumpy old fiddle player whom she hears has ‘magic in his hands’ and she believes that if she can convince him to teach her to play the fiddle as beautifully as her father did that she can wake him from a coma. #films #irishfilms #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio
We're privileged to have Aine Moriarty, CEO Irish Film and Television Academy join us to discuss the IRISH SPOTLIGHT on Irish Films at this year's 25th Anniversary of the Newport Beach Film Festival, taking place this Sunday at Fashion Island theatres on Sunday, Oct. 20.. #films #irishfilms #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio
Today we bring back Gregg Schwenk and Lorena Stephanie Pichardo to preview the 25th Anniversary of the famed Newport Beach Film Festival. With their largest lineup ever including 135 feature films and 260 short films. An IRISH SPOTLIGHT on Sunday, Oct. 19. And the world premiere of JENNI, the first biopic of Jenni Rivera on Monday, Oct. 20. Check out the full schedule at https://newportbeachfilmfest.com #newportbeachfilmfestival #jenni #jennirivera #octalkradio
We continue our series on LOCAL CANDIDATES with Steven Choi, a candidate for California Senate, SD 37. Learn more the issues in this race (and the people vying to represent us in that part of our community). #election #2024election #irvine #californiasenate #octalkradio
How does the High Seas Company break down the barriers to enjoying cannabis for wellness or recreation? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with High Seas Co-Founder & Partner Michael Moussalli. He talks about the cannabis scene in Orange County and the benefits of cannabis. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.shophighseas.com
Matthew and Shelby Hernandez, owners of Bark N' Beauty Mobile Grooming here in Orange County join us to discuss the start of their business. How Matthew supported his wife Shelby in starting this business while actively serving in the Marines. And how their Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped them get started. #sbdc #mobilegrooming #petgrooming #pets #octalkradio
In this episode, we sit down with Taryn Palumbo of OC Grantmakers to discuss the crucial topic of equity. Learn how South County Outreach is working to level the playing field for all community members and the role of strategic partnerships in fostering inclusivity. Taryn shares insights from OC Grantmakers' strategic plan and highlights the importance of equitable access to resources. Tune in to discover actionable steps you can take to support equity in your community. #equity #community #communitypartnerships #nonprofits #charities #southcountyoutreach #octalkradio
How does Cyber Safety Cop and Total Safety Solutions LLC Founder Clayton Cranford educate people on how to be digitally safe? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Cranford. After serving over 20 years in law enforcement roles such as School Resource Officer, Juvenile Investigator, and Behavioral Threat Assessor, he explains the importance of being cyber-safe. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.Cybersafetycop.com
Henry Walker, CEO Famers and Merchants Bank joins us to discuss their community banking model and longstanding ties with OUR COMMUNITY over multiple-generations. #farmersandmerchants #banking #communitybanking #octalkradio
Giselle Hasman (one of the Small Business Development Centers resident Artificial Intelligence experts) joins us to discuss how AI is revolutionizing business, big and small, by automating repetitive tasks and improving intelligence gathering and processing large amounts of data to derive better information and make better decisions. #AI #artificialintelligence #smallbusinessdevelopmentcenter #sbdc #business #businessintelligence #businessautomation #businessdecisions #octalkradio
Ryan Moody and Rudy Gonzales , co-owners of REBELS BURGERS and BREW join us to share their journey in opening this unique "gastropub" in Yucaipa. And how it's doing a year later. With help from their local SBDC (Small Business Development Center). #sbdc #sba #brewpub #gastropub #restaurant #octalkradio
Meet Octavio Paloma, Owner of Givo Ice Cream. An authentic Mexican ice cream shop that just opened in Santa Ana. Join as he shares his immigrant dream to build his own business and how the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) helped turn that dream into a reality. #entrrepreneurship #startups #followyourdream #inspiration #immigrantstory #icecream #food #restaurant #octalkradio
Ace Tarachian, a consultant for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Cal State Fullerton Center joins us to discuss his background in business planning, finance and raising capital. #SBDC #SBA #smallbusiness #startups #entreneurial #octalkradio
Hector and Laura Blanchette, owners of VISION ONE MORTGAGE, share their entrepreneurial story. And why they recently chose to join the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. #hispanicbusiness #hispanicentrepreneurs #ochcc #octalkradio
Miriam Martinez, President of the Orange County Hispanic Youth Chamber of Commerce joins us to discuss all that they do. And how her involvement as a senior at UCI added to her life. #ochcc #hispanicbusiness #orangecounty #octalkradio
Join our conversation with Russ Cline of Barnabas Group as we explore the heart of hospitality with South County Outreach. Discover how welcoming spaces and compassionate services can transform lives, and how the power of hospitality is important in making a difference to those served at SCO.
giving #givigbacktosociety #charity #charitablegiving #socountyoutreach #octalkradio
As we recall the tragedy of 9-11, we're joined by a real survivor from those Twin Towers (Ari Schonbrun) who shares his story and how it changed his life. #inspiration #charity
How is Travel Santa Ana promoting the city as authentic and different from the rest of Orange County? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Travel Santa Ana President & CEO Wendy Haase-Roberts. She talks about how Santa Ana is promoted as a city where creativity and innovation are more than buzzwords. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.travelsantaana.com
How does the healthcare organization Share Ourselves provide comprehensive health and support services for the entire community? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Share Ourselves Chief Executive Officer Christy Ward. She explains how the organization stands as a beacon of compassion, particularly for those facing the challenges of homelessness and low-income people. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.Shareourselves.org
Meet Shelly Padilla, State Farm agent and our 2021 Community Leader joins us to discuss her support our upcoming community events like tomorrow's Dia de los Abuelos at Delhi Center in Santa Ana. #entrepreneur #hispanicbusiness #hispanicleaders #hispaniccommunity #ochcc#octalkradio
Meet Miriam Ramos, CEO and Founder of MINT HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCY. And hear about her work making Medicare (in all its complexity) clearer to our community #medicare #healthcare #healthinsurance #ochcc #octalkradio
How does Orange County’s only independent living center, the Dayle McIntosh Center follow its mission of working on advocacy and accessibility for people with disabilities and older adults? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with the Dayle McIntosh Center Housing Liaison Marisol Johnson. The United Way OC recognized her among the 2024 Unsung Heroes of the Year for her hardworking heart, dedicated to fighting the homelessness crisis with her tireless work in the community. She talks about the services the Dayle McIntosh Center offers to the growing population of people with disabilities and older adults. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://daylemc.org
George Rojas, Founder and CEO of AMARE magazine joins us to discuss their upcoming AMARE MAGAZINE COVER RELEASE. #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #hispanic #hispancibusiness #hispanicmagazine #hispaniccommunity #ochcc #octalkradio
Robert Istad, the newest Artistic Director and Conductor at the Pacific Chorale joins us to discuss their upcoming season. Including "To the Hands", an event in support of refugees and the unhoused on Sept 14th and 15th. #pacificchorale #choir #choralemusic #octalkradio
Former NFL Player Dave DesRochers, President of the NFL Players Association, joins us to discuss his 1st and Goal Foundation and his Ambassadors of Compassion #charity #nflplayers #inspiration #motivation #compassion #ochcc #OCTalkRadio
How does the locally governed not-for-profit Community Choice Aggregation Agency, the Orange County Power Authority, offer Orange County businesses and residents the opportunity to purchase cleaner energy at competitive rates?
Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County Power Authority Chief Executive Officer Joe Mosca. He talks about how the OCPA was formed and the benefits gained by its member cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, and Irvine. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ocpower.org
How does the Orange County Bar Association enhance the system of justice in Orange County to support the lawyers who serve it? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County Bar Association President-Elect Mei Tsang. She’s an Intellectual Property Partner at Umberg Zipser LLP. She shares her journey as an immigrant to this country and her experience as an attorney. She also explains the legal landscape in Orange County and the Orange County Bar Association’s role in it. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ocbar.org
How does the United Nations Association Orange County Chapter mobilize individuals passionate about supporting the United Nations and its initiatives? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with United Nations Association Orange County Chapter President Dave Rice. He’s a visionary leader dedicated to promoting human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals globally and in Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.una-oc.org
John Arena, Business Outreach Manager for the METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT of Southern California joins us to discuss their Business Outreach Program which supports small business growth all over SoCal by helping them secure government contracts within their water world. #water #waterworld #waterdistricts #governmentcontracts #governmentcontracting #sbdc #octalkradio
How does Mary’s Kitchen enhance the lives of the homeless in Orange County? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Mary’s Kitchen CEO and President Gloria Suess. She talks about how the organization since 1984, has been providing the homeless with life necessities like food and clothing. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.maryskitchen.org
Today Nathan Wyckoff from Cult and Classic Films joins us tto discuss his unique business and cult and classic films they focus #movies #cultclassics #classicfilms #cultfilms #octalkradio
Nigel Jay, Founder of LinkWorx joins us to discuss their work in the Internet of Things. And why they went on the recent SBDC Trade Trip to Korea. And what they got out of it. #SBDC #KoreanTradeMission #export #import #octalkradio
Sylvia Pizarroso, Director of the SBDC Finance Center joins us to discuss all the free work they do for businesses big and small with their Small Business Development Center clients paid for by the SBA, the State of California ( and others)#sbdc #startups #raisingcapital #businessloans #octalkradio
Alexis Rocha, WBO NABO Champion boxer shares his journey from Santa Ana to his success in boxing #boxing #champions #ochcc #octalkradio
Donella Cecrle, President of THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERY joins us to discuss their upcoming robust peer group for individuals in recovery. And their upcoming 4th Recovery Rally at the Garden Grove Elks . #community #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #ochcc #octalkradio
Julio Gudino III joins us today to discuss all his different roles as a Board Member of the Hispanic 100, CEO of insurance Services, Inc, EVP of Coastal Pacific Lending and CMO of Tequila Nuestro Placer #hispanic100 #entrepreneur #hispanicentrepreneur #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio
Alex "Rocky" Kim from HomeFirst Mortgage Lenders joins us to his company and all they do for the community. Particularly solutions for small business owners. #smallbusiness #mortages #mortgagelenders #smallbusinesssolutions #ochcc #octalkradio
How does Habitat for Humanity of Orange County change lives by bringing people together to create affordable homeownership, communities, and hope? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County President and CEO Michael Valentine. He talks about the organization’s belief that everyone needs a safe and affordable place to call home. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.habitatoc.org
How is the Orange County Transportation Authority making the Interstate 405 flow smoother? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County Transportation Authority Chief Executive Officer Darrell Johnson. He talks about the improvements to Interstate 405, including the 405 Express Lanes, in which motorists pay a toll to speed up their commutes by using Express Lanes, which are two lanes in each direction in the center of the freeway between State Route 73 in Costa Mesa and the I-605 at the Orange County border with Los Angeles County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.octa.net
How does the transformative initiative Be Well OC bring together public, private, academic, and faith-based organizations and others to create a coordinated mental health care system and support for all Orange County residents? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Be Well OC Chief Operations Officer Desiree Thomas. She talks about Be Well OC and its role in the healthcare landscape of Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://bewelloc.org
Learn how food can be the cornerstone of change. Chef Bill Bracken of Bracken's Kitchen discusses how his organization, along with South County Outreach, are not only feeding the hungry but also empowering communities. Before we can heal the sick, educate our children, house the homeless, or offer hope to the afflicted, we must first be able to feed and nourish them. #hunger #homeless #homelessness #poverty #SouthCountyOutreach #octalkradio
Bunni Ickes, South County Outreach Community Outreach Manager and Shawna Smith, Executive Director of Hope Builders joins us to share their stories about the founder of this organization Ray Havert and his passion to help others. Built around his simple philosophy "love thy neighbor" #octalkradio #charity #community #communityoutreach "southcountycommunityoutreach #helpingothers
Dr. Lori Ochoa, PhD, Life by Design joins us to talk about her work as a Personal Development Coach #behavioralanalysis #persondevelopment #coaching #personalcoach #lifecoach #ochcc #octalkradio
Kathy Boyd, Director of Career Education for the OC Dept of Education joins us along with Kim Goodwin, Coordinator of OC PATHWAYS to discuss that program and all the work they do to expand education opportunities for all students here in Orange County #education #OCDepartmentofEducation #ocdepteducation #prekthru12 #octalkradio
How do Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with the Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire Vice President of Mission Delivery Melissa Gallagher. She talks about the process the organization’s staff and volunteers follow to grant the wishes and its positive impact on all of them. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.wish.org/ocie/our-chapter
Learn how food can be the cornerstone of change. Chef Bill Bracken of Bracken's Kitchen discusses how his organization, along with South County Outreach, are not only feeding the hungry but also empowering communities. Before we can heal the sick, educate our children, house the homeless, or offer hope to the afflicted, we must first be able to feed and nourish them. #hunger #homeless #homelessness #poverty #SouthCountyOutreach #octalkradio
Xitalay Luna, Volunteer Manage for South County Outreach joins Jenny Sheek, College Corp Coordinator at Concordia University Irvine join us to discuss how to grow and sustain partnerships to help fight hunger and homelessness here in Orange County, CA. #collegecorp #collegevolunteering #volunteering #partnerships #partnershipsuccess #charity #charities #homelessness #hunger #foodbank #southcountyoutreach #octalkradio #concordia #concordiauniversity
How does United to End Homelessness empowered by the Orange County United Way, work to reduce homelessness in Orange County? Find out, by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with United to End Homelessness Executive Director Becks Heyhoe. She talks about the organization’s commitment to reducing homelessness in Orange County to functional zero, where episodes of homelessness are rare, brief, and non-recurring. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.unitedtoendhomelessness.org
We talk with Automotive Designer Bryan Thompson about his illuminating SHINE PROJECT designed to shine a light on domestic violence within the LGBTQ+ community. And the art exhibit he's put together at the Los Angeles LGBT Center at Liberation Coffee House, 6725 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles which opens on Thursday, June 13th from 6:30-9pm. #lgbtq #domestic_violence #hope #inspiration #inspirational #inspriationalvideo #shine #shineproject #bryanthompson #octalkradio
SBDC Consultant Edgar Meija, from the Small Business Development Center in Montclair joins us to discuss his background in Digital Marketing. And specifically, his views on the new topic of Community Centered Marketing. #sbdc #smallbusinessdevelopmentcenters #digitalmarketing #community #communitycenteredmarketing #onlinemarketing #smallbusiness #octalkradio
Corey Williams from WILLIAMS Mixed Martial Arts joins us to discuss his Martial Arts School in Fountain Valley and the special Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. #mma #mixedmartialarts #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #communityengagement #community #localbusiness #localbusinesses #localbusinessspotlight #octalkradio
What did Jeannie Weiss, living with Alzheimer’s Disease, do to gain the prestigious Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation 2023 National Citizen Scientist Champion Award? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Weiss and Syrentis Clinical Research Vice President/Director of Clinical Operations Dr. Lorrie Bisesi. Dr. Bisesi represents Weiss’ care team. Syrentis Clinical Research, based in Santa Ana, nominated Weiss for the award. They talk about the benefits of clinical trials in finding treatments and cures for Alzheimer’s Disease, and why honoring volunteers like Weiss is so important across research fields. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.globalalzplatform.org
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Theresa Harvey, Licensed Insurance Broker and Medicare Specialist joins us to discuss the Wild World of Medicare. #medicare #medicareinsurance #medicarecoverage #medicareadvantage #medicareexpert #medicalinsurance #ochcc #octalkradio
How does Robyne’s Nest provide funds and support to at-risk and homeless students in the Huntington Beach and Newport Mesa School Districts? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Robyne’s Nest Founder and Executive Director Robyne Wood. She explains why she started the organization and the various services Robyne’s Nest provides. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.Robynesnest.org
David Friedman and Tansu Philips, Co-Founders of VIVA LA BOBA in San Bernardino and Redlands joins us to discuss their new community Boba shop. And the classes they took from their local Small Business Development Center. That taught them how to apply for an SBA loan. And qualify for a City of San Bernardino small business grant.
Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. #startups #startingabusiness #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship#business #businessgrowth #businesscoach #businessconsultant #businessconsultants #businessgrowth #salesgrowth #boba #restaurants #smallbusiness #smallbusinessgrants #sbdc #octalkradio #grants #grantseeking
Saira Ramirez Mingueta and Rola Halawanji join us to discuss their roles at the California Climate Action Corps. And all the work they do planting trees in our communities. And other ways they help combat climate change throughout the state. #climatechange #climateaction #community #ochcc #octalkradio
David Pridham founder and CEO of Dominion Harbor Group (www.dominionharbor.com) and his partner Brad Sheafe join us to discuss the hidden value locked in many companies unused Intellectual Property (IP) holdings for companies like Avaya, Kodak, NEC and others. Patents they've developed or acquired (but are not presently using).
And how Dominion Harbor Group helps sell or license this unused treasure trove of IP and Patents (generating close to $1 Billion in Additional Revenue for their clients). In some cases even acquiring the portfolio of these unused assets themselves. After using their exclusive, proprietary AI program called IPEDIA, a data-driven IP analytic platform which provides actionable intelligence for IP decision-making.
With IPedia, Dominion has developed an unrivaled capacity to quickly and accurately analyze patent portfolios of all sizes, not only for intrinsic quality but for real-world commercial value.
Learn more about the hidden gold that may be locked up in your company's IP vault. As we talk with the "IP experts other experts call". On this special edition of our OC SPOTLIGHT here on OC TALK RADIO. Orange County's only business channel, streaming live from our studios here at the University of California Irvine's Beall Applied Innovation Center. #IP #intellectualproperty #patents #octalkradio #ucicove #innovation
Meet Hugo Loyola, a consultant for the Small Business Development Center in Coachella Valley. On his unique background as a bi-lingual business consultant. And the broad range of general clients he currently serves in that area. #business #businessgrowth #businesscoach #businessconsultant #businessconsultants #businessgrowth #salesgrowth #salesstrategy #salesstrategies #sbdc #ociesbdc #sba #octalkradio
Lauren Ruiz, Director of Development for SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH joins us to discuss RELATIONSHIPs with our clients and our community. #communityengagement #buildingcommunity #hungerrelief #foodbank #foodbanks #homelessness #homelessnessawareness #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #creatingcommunity #buildingcommunity #southcountyoutreach #octalkradio
How does the Assistance League of Saddleback Valley volunteers make their community a better place to live, by giving those in need hope, and inspiration for a brighter tomorrow? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Assistance League of Saddleback Valley Vice President of Philanthropy Mary Lou Light. She talks about some of the programs the League volunteers participate in such as Operation Camp Pendleton, Operation School Bell, and Senior Outreach. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.assistanceleague.org/saddleback-valley
Professional boxer Ronny Rios joins us to discuss his career, starting here in Santa Ana, CA. And some of the challenges he's faced along the way. #boxing #professionalboxing #proboxer #sports #santaananative #hispanic #inspirational
How does First 5 Orange County dispense Proposition 10 funds to meet its goal of envisioning an Orange County in which all children reach their full potential? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with First 5 Orange County President & Chief Executive Officer Kim Goll. First 5 Orange County was created as a result of Proposition 10, the California Children and Families Act of 1998, which added a 50-cent sales tax on tobacco products sold in California. Goll explains how Proposition 10 required that the funds raised be used to support education, health, and child development for children from the prenatal stage through age 5. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.first5oc.org
Meet popular blogger, public speaker and content creator Paulina Thomas. CEO of Mujeras sin Limites. And creator of inspirational women's events like "Women Without Limits'. On how she built and grew her personal brand in the community. And the community of women she supports. #blogger #contentcreator #speaker #inspirationalspeaker #personalbrand #personalbranding #ochcc #octalkradio
How does the Municipal Water District of Orange County provide reliable, high-quality water to over three million Orange County residents? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Municipal Water District of Orange County General Manager Harvey De La Torre. He talks about collaboration, resource management, and conservation programs to ensure Orange County continues to have a steady supply of our precious natural resources. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.mwdoc.com
Meet Marian Diaz, Director of HYPERNOVA MARKETING AGENCY in Laguna Woods, CA joins us to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. Including her role as host of the Mentes Disruptivas Podcast. With an honest discussion of the difficulties she's faced along the way. And how she overcame both depression and a hard upbringing to become the "positive light" and motivator for others thru her workshops for the Spanish speaking community here in Santa Ana, California. #communityengagement #buildingcommunity #hispanic #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #motivation #movitional #motivationalspeaker #motivationalevents #lifechanging #lifechangingmotivation #lifechangingmoments #lifechangingstory #lifechangingseminar #ochcc #octalkradio
How should you prepare for an earthquake? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with American Red Cross Southern California Region Preparedness Manager Kimberly Aufrecht.
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. Aufrecht explains what you should do before and after an earthquake strikes. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://www.redcross.org/local/california/southern-california/about-us/locations/orange-county.html
Corey Williams from WILLIAMS Mixed Martial Arts joins us to discuss his Martial Arts School in Fountain Valley and the special Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. #mma #mixedmartialarts #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #communityengagement #community #localbusiness #localbusinesses #localbusinessspotlight #octalkradio
Saul Viramontes, Management Analyst, ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY, joins us to discuss their role in providing OUR COMMUNITY clean, affordable energy alternatives to some of the residents here in Orange County, CA. #power #energy #energyefficiency #greenenergy #greenenergysolutions #powerproductionmix #municipalpower #powergrid #powergridsharetarget #powergridsharenews #powergridsharelatestnews #powergridshare #ochcc #community #communityengagement #communityinvolvement #communityinvestments #octalkradio
Why is 22-year pancreatic cancer survivor Roberta Luna encouraging participation in the PanCAN 2024 PurpleStride on Saturday, April 27? Find out, by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Luna. She advocates for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, known as PanCAN, and its mission to fight pancreatic cancer. Luna also hosts the weekly OC Talk Radio podcast “Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer.” The PanCAN PurpleStride is scheduled at 60 sites across the nation, including the Honda Center in Anaheim. You can hear details only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.pancan.org
Sean Hicks, the founder of YOURTRONICS joins us to discuss how he repairs all of Your Electronics from Cell Phones and Computers to Game Consoles and even Drones. Including how he got into this field 10 years ago. And why he went from being a finance major at Chapman to a highly successful small business owner here in Costa Mesa, CA. Offering quick repairs for the many electronic devices we can't live without. #electronics #electronicrepair #localbuisness #orangecounty #orangecountybusiness #oc #ocbusiness #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #ocspotlight #octalkradio
Michelle Chuang from the SBDC Cal State Fullerton Center joins us to explore the strange new world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how businesses can use it to grow their revenue and build their brand. Across all their marketing strategies in a truly integrative fashion.
Meet Legendary Boxer Mikey Garcia (5 time World Champion) and here his amazing story. From his family picking strawberries in the field of Oxnard to top of the world. On OUR COMMUNITY podcast. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO, Streaming live from our studio here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center. #boxingvictory #boxingworld #boxer #boxing #boxingtraining #hispanic #hispanicbusiness #communityengagement #buildingcommunity #ochcc #octalkradio
How does the Junior Achievement of Orange & Inland Empire inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Junior Achievement of Orange & Inland Empire Regional Vice President & Executive Director Burgandie Oneka. She talks about how Junior Achievement programs assist students in grades K through 12 and young adults in navigating the challenges of today’s job market, especially considering the increasing student debt and the demand for skilled workers. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.jasocal.org
Meet Christine Mantyla from WILLIAMSON LAW GROUP. Community Outreach Coordinator for South Coast College ( a private college in the City of Orange that teaches court reporting and medical legal programs). And host of the Mil2Vet Veteran's Series Podcast. Aa well as a Board Member for the great charity PATRIOTS AND PAWS that (among other things) supplies free furniture to veterans in need. #patriots #buildingcommunity #communityengagement #veterans #veteranlife #veteranhelpingveterans #hispanic #hispanicbusiness #charity #charitymatters #courtreporters #courtreporterslife
Meet First 5 of Orange County, a county agency (funded by Prop 10...the tobacco tax initiative) that funds programs for early access to childcare for PreNatal thru Age 5. Including a FREE Training Program (in partnership with the OCIE SBDC) that will train you to start your own childcare business.
A way for some moms to actually get paid to stay home and watch their own young children by also watching other kids as well in a new business they own and operate.
Check out their FREE four week class that shows you how to start your own childcare business. Helps you secure the necessary permits and licenses to use our own home or apartment to operate this business. Plus mentorship and support to help you succeed.
For anyone with young kids in our county, you won't want to miss this one! On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.
After a two year hiatus, we welcome back one of our most interesting (and longest running) shows, THE RAAD LIFE.. Hosted by raconteur and "man about town" Raad Ghantous. A well known, high end interior designer who seems to know everyone of interest here in our community. From politicians and activists and those actively living "the good life". As he brings his curiosity and connections to this weekly "community conversation".
Join us for the only show I know "without a pre-determined point of view" or an immediate agenda (other than getting to know some really smart and successful people). As we follow our community explorer on his endless quest to meet the most interesting people in Orange County. On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Join our Wealth Coach, Tyrone French as he breaks down "the anatomy of wealth". And how we've got to stop thinking of wealth as "things" instead of a living, breathing part of us. A living thing that can grow (or die) depending upon what we do and how we take care of it.
Fascinating, different approach to nurturing and growing wealth that puts it all in a different perspective. On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studio here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.
How does the Hydrocephalus Association work to improve the lives of those impacted by hydrocephalus, a neurological condition? Find out, by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Hydrocephalus Association Past Board Chair Brett Weitz. He’s the Head of Content, Talent, and Brand Sales for X, formerly known as Twitter. He explains how he joined the board after his youngest daughter was born with hydrocephalus, a condition that has no cure and where the only treatment option requires brain surgery. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.hydroassoc.org
Meet Norma Mora, a Mortgage Loan Officer for PRMG. An Ambassador for the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And a Mentor for the Hispanic100 Foundation as well.
Today three franchisees from CHIP Cookies join us to discuss their separate stores in Huntington Beach, San Clemente and right here in Irvine. Sample some of their incredible cookies and talk about their different paths to being a "cookie entrepreneur". Who knew cookies could be so much fun (and profitable)?
Meet from Cassie Pestana, Co-Owner of CLICKSTART DOG TRAINING ACADEMY in Lake Forest. And here her story about growing her business into a real "brick and mortar" location. And how the OC IE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped her to do that.
On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.
Shaun Sanders, the Senior Associate Director of LaunchPad SBDC joins us to discuss their unique virtual accelerator. Hosted by Octane and run by the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) in Newport Beach, CA. As he talks about his work helping startups and other small businesses craft their "pitch decks" (and specifically their "business stories".) At no cost (whatsoever!). As part of this special SBDC program.
On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.
Today we talk with famed singer Gilbert O'Sullivan about his many hits in the 1970s (most notably ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY and CLARE). Staples on 1970s pop radio. And his continuing recording and touring since then. Which brings him here to Orange County for the first time as he appears at the popular COACH HOUSE in San Juan Capistrano on Monday, April 8.
How does Compassion With Action bring hope to the lives of women and children in crisis? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Compassion With Action CEO & Founder Darlene Turgeon. She explains how her organization helps single parents, women & children fleeing domestic violence and trafficking victims. She also talks about the Night of Hope fundraiser scheduled on Friday, Nov. 3, at the Hills Hotel in Laguna Hills. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.compassionwithaction.org
How does HomeAid Orange County help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with HomeAid Orange County Executive Director Gina Cunningham. The organization advocates for housing as a human right. Since 1989, it has constructed 71 different housing projects. She explains how the organization is able to approach the crisis of homelessness through a collaborative mindset. She also talks about the HomeAid Hope In Housing Gala, on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Balboa Bay Resort. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.homeaidoc.org
For the first time in its 21 year history, the massive World Korean Business Convention is coming to America Oct 11-14 at the Anaheim Convention Center. With thousands of Korean businesses expected to attend along with tens of thousands of visitors from all around the world.
Hear the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) talk about the special California Pavilion they are sponsoring with partners like the Import-Export Bank and the US Commerce Dept (along with many state, county and city economic development agencies).
And hear about the many FREE SERVICES they are offering OC businesses to help navigate the world of opportunities in this overseas market. Including FREE MARKET PLANNING and VIRTUAL MATCHMAKING to FREE 1:1 CONSULTING SESSIONS.
Just visit https://ociesmallbusiness.org/california-pavilion/ to learn more. Or tune in here to hear more (like how you can get FREE TICKETS TO ATTEND.
Check out the first episode of our first, official "fantasy football" show, Dazed and Blazed. With our crazy duo of diehard football fans and fantasy football champs. And who knows? As we doomed but diehard Vikings and Lion fans keep saying, "maybe this really WILL be the year" you quit crying in your beer. And finally take control as the GM of your own fantasy football team...
How does the Epilepsy Foundation lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives?
Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Epilepsy Foundation Orange County West Coast Regional Director Robert Ojeda. Those living with epilepsy have surges of electrical activity in the brain which can cause recurring seizures. He talks about how the Foundation helps those living with epilepsy face the challenges associated with it to live to their fullest potential. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.epilepsy.com
What festivities are planned for the September 17th Pacific Coast Triathlon & Duathlon Crystal Cove?
Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with USA Triathlon Coach Russ Jones. He’s also a USA Triathlon Lifetime Achievement Award recipient He talks about the triathlon and duathlon that will start and finish at Crystal Cove State Beach. And how some of the proceeds will benefit The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://octriseries.com/pacific-coast-triathlon
Other than BARBIE, what's hotter than HOT WHEELS? Well if you want to see these iconic toys similarly roar to life, check out this interview we did on our OC SPOTLIGHT SHOW about the HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCK GLOW PARTY invading the Toyota Arena in Ontario tomorrow and Sunday. With smokin' cool Hot Wheels come to life as Monster Trucks, tearing up the track (and looking like giant glow sticks!) What could be cooler?
Just check out https://lnkd.in/gKiqeb8z to learn more. And then join me this Saturday, August 26 and this Sunday, August 27 as the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks roar to life here in Ontario, CA (on the latest leg of their national tour).
How will the nonprofit Ryan’s Reach raise funds to help those with traumatic brain injuries get services through the nonprofit High Hopes Brain Injury program? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Founding member of Ryan’s Reach Lindy Michaelis. Michaelis is music icon Pat Boone’s daughter and singer Debbie Boone’s sister. Ryan’s Reach was created after Michaelis’ son Ryan experienced traumatic brain injuries from an accident and relied upon the High Hopes Brain Injury program services. Also on the program is High Hopes Brain Injury Program Director Mark Desmond. They talk about the Dove Dash fundraising event Saturday, September 23rd in Trabuco Canyon. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://www.ryansreach.com www.highhopes.ws
How does Second Chance Orange County help low-income individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction or experiencing homelessness adjust back into society? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Second Chance Orange County CEO Deb Johnson. She’s a former Tustin City Council member serving between 2008 and 2012. She talks about how she started the organization after becoming aware of the devastating effect that drug addiction and homelessness were having on the Orange County community. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.secondchanceoc.org
How does the Dana Point nonprofit “Arts For All” create positive change in our community by empowering disadvantaged youth with access to professional music instruction? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with “Arts For All” CEO and Founder Bryce Hansen. He’s also the Manager of Danman’s Music School. Hear how music impacts the lives of those served by the organization.
Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.artsforallnonprofit.com
How does a national nonprofit, Ablelight, support people with disabilities? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Ablelight Orange County Regional Director Tony Duarte. He talks about how Ablelight paves the way for people with developmental disabilities to achieve a life they never thought possible by developing personal pathways, advancing independence, and providing enriched living services. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ablelight.org
Meet Restaurant Legend Frank Garcia, Owner of legendary La Casa Garcia Restaurant in Anaheim. And hear about the many celebrities he's served thru his 40 years in the business (including iconic people like John Wayne and Frank Sinatra). And the many other chains he's helped influence, shape and start here in Southern California.
Bringing him many awards like the 1996 US President Hero Award and the OCHCC Annual Estrella Award for his long standing service to the community and his many charitable activities thru the years like his annual WE GIVE THANKS Thanksgiving Charity Event where over 10,000 people have received free holiday meals here at the Honda Center.
Meet the folks at DIGNITY MEMORIAL CARE including Rodrigo "Rod" Gomez (their Marketing Managing Director) and Eloisa Walker (their Market Sales Manager for Orange County). And hear about their "caring culture" and the many "end of life" services they offer from internments and cremations to life celebrations and other planning services.
Meet Brent Finlay, President and CEO of the Anaheim Family YMCA. And learn about the many programs and services they offer OUR COMMUNITY thru their new and improved programs for recreation and education on everything from youth swim classes and sports programs to eSports and STEM. To performing and visual arts, day and resident camps and adaptive programs for special needs teens and adults. Plus plenty of recreation choices for everyone from pre-school to senior citizens.
For even though the Y has a hundred year connection to OUR COMMUNITY, "this isn't your father's YMCA any more!"
How will the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation return the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to its original home…the Great Park in Irvine, formerly the El Toro Marine Corp Air Station? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation President/CEO Brigadier General Michael J. Aguilar. He talks about his mission to return the Museum to Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://flyingleathernecks.org
Costa Mesa Police Chief Ron Lawrence stops by to TEE IT UP with Tom and John (ie-Tom Johnson, Publisher, Stu News and Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens, partner in Stephens-Friedland, LLP). Talking about their unique approach to policing in Costa Mesa. And the positive results they've achieved. Like the recent 4th of July Festivities with 12,000 people at the OC Fairgrounds that went off without a hitch.
"Helps", says Chief Lawrence, "when you start with the assumption that people are there to have a good time and not to cause trouble". Along with a three tiered policing approach of Traffic, Patrol and "Community Policing". And the use of their new Mobile Command Center (which includes drone capability to monitor the crowds and react quickly).
Why did Laguna Beach kidney donor Heidi Miller start LIFESAVERS Foundation of Orange County and mentors others to become living organ donors? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with her. Besides donating a kidney to Newport Beach Daily Pilot/LA Times Columnist, and author Bruce Cook in 2017, she also was a bone marrow transplant donor for her best friend Terry Reisdorf. In 2020, Donate Life America proclaimed her Donate Life/One Legacy Honoree—Rose Parade Honoree. She’s sat on many boards including The American Heart Association, City of Hope, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and has been a Trustee on the Board of Directors at the Laguna Playhouse for 40 years. In 2018, Laguna Beach proudly named her Citizen of the Year. As an entrepreneur, she founded Heidi’s Frozen Yozurt, 120 stores; Tight Assets, and The World Newsstand. You can hear her inspirational story only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station that streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. To learn more about LIFESAVERS Foundation of Orange County, email Heidi Miller: heidimillerkidneydonor@gmail.com
Why does High Hopes Head Injury Program Director Mark Desmond devote his life to helping the brain-injured community recover? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Desmond. He explains how he helps those suffering from brain injuries recover and regain their lives. He also talks about the High Hopes signature fundraiser on July 16th, the 24th annual Eric Marienthal and Friends Concert at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach in California. Marienthal is also on the show. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.highhopes.ws
Long time Costa Mesa Resident and Principle of Back Bay High School joins our team Tom Johnson (Publisher Stu News) and John Stephens (Stephens Friedland Law Firm) to talk about the famous Lions Club FISH FRY (now celebrating it's 76th year!) For more info, visit www.CostaMesaLionsClub.com.
How does the HUD-approved housing counseling and education agency NeighborWorks Orange County break down the barriers to homeownership? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with NeighborWorks Orange County President and CEO Helen O’Sullivan. She talks about NeighborWorks Orange County programs and services as well as its upcoming 45th Anniversary Celebration on June 15th at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
Anniversary Celebration contact info: all@thelukesnetwork.com
NeighborWorks Orange County: www.nwoc.org
Learn all about the Arts and Learning Conservatory and meet the CEO and Founder, Debora Wondercheck. A recent appointee to the Costa Mesa Arts Council as well. And check out their many upcoming events.
How does the Thomas House Family Shelter provide a safe, supportive environment and the resources necessary for homeless and at-risk families with children to remain together while empowering them to become independent and self-sufficient? Find out by Listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Thomas House Family Shelter Executive Director Shakoya Green Long. She talks about the Thomas House buildings and apartment units along with the services the Garden Grove-based organization provides. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.Thomashouseshelter.org
Newport Beach's Fire Chief Jeff Boyles joins us today to "tee up the top issues of the day" with our hosts John Stephens (Mayor of Costa Mesa and Partner at Stephens Friedland LLP Law Firm) and Tom Johnson (Publisher of STU NEWS). Talking about things like "will record rains lead to record growth and increased fire risks". And the changing roles of fire departments across the Southland (with increased emphasis on emergency services). On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Meet Mario Rodriguez, one of the founders of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and current leader of the Hispanic 100. And hear about his work there and his past work with two Presidential Administrations including both the Bush and Trump White Houses.
Meet one of this year's Estrella Award Winners, Michael Lara. A proud alumni of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber's Youth Chamber. Who received his award at the recent sold-out ESTRELLA AWARD put on each year by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the Disneyland Hotel.
Meet Sarah Lindenfeiser and Vanessa Benavides, the co-founders and force behind San Juan Capistrano's innovative boutique, yoga and community center HAUTE LEGS. And what brought them to become such passionate believers in the idea of "giving back".
Meet Teresa Saldivar, CEO and Founder of TERESA's JEWELERS here in Santa Ana, CA. A certified gemologist with 38 years in the business. And one of the original founding members of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
How does Safe At My House, the Anaheim-based organization provide the proper tools, and resources to prevent youth violence? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Safe At My House Founder/CEO & Co-Chair Julie Gillette. She currently works with adults and teens at Project Recovery and Sustained Recovery. In 2022, she received the Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Award, a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. She talks about the teen violence problem and related concerns. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://safeatmyhouse.org
How does the BILY of San Clemente parent-to-parent support group equip parents with the tools to regain control of their home? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with BILY of San Clemente parent-to-parent support group Executive Director Gina Sisca Hazlett. BILY stands for” Because I Love You.” She talks about how the solutions-oriented program helps parents reach their goals. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.bilysc.org
How does the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Orange County adhere to its mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with the Foundation’s Outreach Chair Benji Fucanan. He’s also the Outreach Manager for the non-profit The Gooden Center treating addiction and mental health. He defines suicide and explains key terms such as “died by suicide, loss survivors, and those with lived experience.” He also talks about his organization’s programs. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. If you or anyone you know are considering suicide, call or text 988. www.afsp.org/chapter/orange-county
How can the Fair Housing Council of Orange County fulfill its mission of protecting the quality of life in Orange County by ensuring equal access to housing opportunities, fostering diversity, and preserving dignity and human rights? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Fair Housing Council of Orange County Programs Specialist David Levy. April is Fair Housing Month. He talks about fair housing enforcement and education. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.fairhousingoc.org
Meet the amazing Jaime Naranjo, a longstanding legend in the OC Hispanic business community. With 20 years of service as an oustanding Mortgage Advisor with Arbor Financial Group (helping people accomplish their American Dream of home ownership). Who's also faithfully served for years as an Ambassador for the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Hear his amazing story of immigration, struggle and success. On OUR COMMUNITY PODCAST. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
This week on Tee it up with Tom Johnson (editor of Stu News) and John Stephens (Mayor of Costa Mesa) we talk with Nate Robbins, the "homeless czar" of Costa Mesa and their official "neighborhood improvement manager" about all the innovative work they're doing in Costa Mesa, CA creating solutions for homelessness here in our community.
Norma Mendoza, Diversity Recruitment Coordinator for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Foster Children caught up in the legal system) joins us to talk about all the work they do on OUR COMMUNITY podcast. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Julie Castro, Economic Development Specialist and Liaison for Downtown Santa Ana joins us to talk about the growth and development of this vibrant downtown scene here in Orange County, CA.
How does the Municipal Water District of Orange County serve just over three million Orange County residents through 27 retail water agencies? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Municipal Water District of Orange County Board President Megan Yoo Schneider. She’s a registered Professional Engineer and represents Division 7 on the board. She talks about MWDOC’s mission which is to provide reliable, high-quality supplies from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and other sources to meet the present and future needs for all of Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.mwdoc.com
How is nearly 21-year pancreatic cancer survivor Roberta Luna seeking to end pancreatic cancer? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Luna. Her 21-year pancreatic cancer survival anniversary is April 1st. She talks about her pancreatic cancer journey, which for most who receive the diagnosis are usually given 3 to 6 months, or at most a year to live. She’s an organizer of the Pan Can PurpleStride Orange County Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer scheduled on Saturday, April 29 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. She also hosts the OC Talk Radio show Living Hope which can be heard live on www.octalkradio.net Thursdays at 11 in the morning and seen on OC Talk Radio’s YouTube Channel. OC Talk Radio is Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.pancan.org
Meet an authentic Mexican cafe (like the kind you'd see strolling the streets of Mexico City) and learn more about what makes Cafe Cultura in Downtown Santa Ana such a popular place. And a key part of the area's vibrant food scene.
Meet Whittier College's Associate Director of Financial Aid Jesse Marquez and hear about the amazing financial assistance programs available at this private college here in Orange County. And learn more about Jesse's other roles as OCHCC Youth Chamber Advisor, Past President and current Access and Diversity Representative of CASFAA (California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators). As well as Vice President of Downtown Santa Ana's FEEL GOOD events.
How does San Juan Capistrano celebrate the swallows’ return? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association President Jim Taylor & 1st Vice President & Mercado Chair Michelle Erca. The Fiesta Association will put on the 63rd Annual Swallows Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, in San Juan Capistrano. Hear about the festivities planned for that day and the day leading up to the parade. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.swallowsparade.com
Join us as the Orangewood Foundation's Kendra Puryear, Chief Development Officer and Christina Love Lopez, Senior Development Operations Manager join us to discuss all this great organization does supporting Foster and Community Youth Services thru things like the Samueli Academy Charter School and their other Health & Wellness, Housing, Education and Life Skills programs for these kids in need.
Meet the hosts of our new show TEE IT UP with Tom Johnson (former Publisher of the Daily Pilot and current Publisher of Stu News online) and his friend Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens (partner in the business litigation law firm Stephens Friedland) as they "tee up" the issues of the days and discuss what's driving OC and keeping us on course.
How does the Orange County United Way improve lives by delivering measurable long-term solutions to complex issues?
Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber when she interviews Orange County United Way President & CEO Sue Parks. She talks about the complex issues her organization strives to solve which includes education, financial stability, health and housing. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.unitedwayoc.org
What services does the LGBTQ Center OC offer to Orange County Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning communities? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with LGBTQ Center OC Executive Director Peg Corley. The Center’s mission is to advocate on behalf of Orange County’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning communities and provide services that ensure its well-being and positive identity. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.LGBTQcenteroc.org
How does the Citizens’ Climate Lobby chapters across the US and around the world are working towards building nonpartisan political support for climate change? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Citizens’ Climate Lobby Orange County Co-Chapter Leader Larry Kramer. He’s a former San Juan Capistrano mayor and councilmember. He served as president of the San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club. He also served our country as a Naval Captain of nuclear-powered submarines.
He talks about how the nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization is focused on national policies to address climate change. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.citizensclimatelobby.org
Meet the amazing Bobby McDonald, President of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County and Co-Chair of the Diverse Business Leaders Coalition of Orange County. As he shares his background in basketball and later work for Adidas. And how he became one of the most vocal and passionate advocates for OC's new Veterans Cemetery (as a Navy Vet himself and descendant of the famed Buffalo Soldiers). Sharing his family's long tradition of military service that dates back to the War of 1812.
On this week's OUR COMMUITY PODCAST. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios here at the University of California Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
How does Reimagine OC help people with disabilities thrive? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Reimagine OC Chief Executive Officer Sofia Martinez. She talks about how Reimagine OC’s programs are in line with its vision which is to create a world in which all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive in healthy, inclusive communities. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ReimagineOC.org
Hear the amazing story of Ken Potrock, President of DISNEYLAND RESORTS. As he talks about working as a kid in his family's bakery across from Yankee Stadium. Dreaming big dreams. And then rising from those humble roots to running "the happiest place on Earth".
And how he strives to keep himself and the company grounded and connected to the community by physically walking the park and meeting guests (as Walt did). And helping their "cast" of employees pursue their education goals and put their career dreams within reach by paying for tuition and books at a variety of colleges. With no strings attached!
Living proof of what Walt always said, "To all who come to this happy place, WELCOME!" On this week's edition of OUR COMMUNITY, powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Meet David Neuman, former head of Disney Television. And hear an amazing story of "a life well lived", as he moves thru the top levels of Politics, Network TV, Network News, Television Production and now Movie Production. Which all started when he landed a prized WHITE HOUSE FELLOWSHIP immediately after graduating UCLA (working in the Reagan White House). Which opened the door to NBC's Network Executive Training Program (where he rose thru the ranks of Comedy Development to work on iconic shows like Night Court and Maude). Which led to becoming the President of WALT DISNEY TELEVISION and TOUCHSTONE TV. And then a sudden swerve into Network News as Chief Programming Officer for CNN (where he recruited a young Anderson Cooper). And later President of Programming for Al Gore's new CURRENT TV. Which all somehow led him to becoming a Film Producer for himself (his original childhood dream back in Iowa).. Wow! What a story from an amazing storyteller. Brought to you by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
What should we know about heart health? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber's interview with Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Pranav Patel. He’s Chief Division of Cardiology School of Medicine UCI Health. He’s also American Heart Association Orange County Division Board President. February is American Heart Month and a time to focus Americans on heart health. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station. www.heart.org
How does the Flora May Foundation help families in crisis?
Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with The Flora May Foundation Founder & CEO Debbie Hansen. Hear how being the youngest daughter of mother Flora May’s nine children inspired her to establish the organization that helps families facing crisis which includes caring for critically ill newborns, problems with teenagers and abuse in any form. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
949-264-8999 www.thefloramayfoundation.org
How does the Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County’s citizen volunteers respond to traumatic incidents at the request of police, fire, and hospital personnel to support those who are emotionally traumatized? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County Executive Director MaryEllen Lowrey. She talks about the incidents volunteers respond to and their impact on those they help. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.tiporangecounty.org
On this week's episode of OUR COMMUNITY podcast, meet veteran TV Showrunner Kevin Abbott, known for his writing and producing work on numerous 4 camera sitcoms from ROSEANNE and REBA to Tim Allen's LAST MAN STANDING. And hear how the business of writing and "running" popular TV shows has changed in the decades since he started in the business. And what advice he'd give aspiring young TV writers today.
How does the YMCA of Orange County strengthen communities through programs committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with YMCA of Orange County Chief Operations Officer Dolores Daly. She talks about the various programs the YMCA of Orange County offers throughout Orange County, East San Gabriel Valley, Pomona Valley and Riverside County. She explains what’s at the heart of all of them. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ymcaoc.org
Meet Dave DesRochers, former NFL Player and current Founder and CEO of The 1st and Goal Project. And VP of the NFL Players Association-Orange County. As he talks about his work in the community (particularly with veterans). And his upcoming golf tournament with stars like San Diego Charger Marshall Faulk (and many others).
How does Covenant House California help youth experiencing homelessness? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Covenant House California Director of OC Programming Polly Williams. She talks about the services Covenant House provides to transitional aged youth in Orange County experiencing homelessness such as nourishing food, clean clothes, safe shelter and healthcare.
Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
562-379-4110 www.covenanthousecalifornia.org
How can The Kennedy Commission develop solutions to support affordable housing in Orange County?
Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with The Kennedy Commission Executive Director Cesar Covarrubias. He talks about how he directs the advocacy, education and outreach activities that develop solutions to housing needs and unite communities across Orange County to support affordable housing development. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.kennedycommission.org
How can Managing Director-Wealth Management at UBS in Newport Beach, Ed Levin help nonprofits succeed financially? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Levin. UBS is a leading global wealth manager. Levin talks about how in addition to being a financial advisor for over 30 years, he regularly works with the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County and other local nonprofit organizations regarding financial considerations. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.UBS.com
Hear our interview with an amazing startup, RXPlace, that presented to investors at the recent OCTANe Medical Innovation Forum on how they are building an online market for pharmacies. Particularly independent pharmacies, the “unsung medical heroes in many communities” as Founder and CEO Patty Bollenbach calls them.
Helping them procure drugs more effectively. And creating a community for collaboration and learning among this independent group of pharmacies. Based on her own experience as the owner of an independent pharmacy here in Villa Park, CA.
All on this week's OC SPOTLIGHT, here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Listen to this week's MAKING A CONNECTION on The Future of IIoT (The Industrial Internet of Things). On the Antaires podcast, here at OC TALK RADIO.
Meet a fixture here in the OC party scene, Luis Nava Rico (aka "DJ BEBO") who's built a business around his passion for music and entertainment. By taking his natural entrepreneurial and marketing skills and turning them into DJ BEBO ENTERTAINMENT and his affiliated party businesses Photo Booth Bomber and SoCal360 Photo Booths.
Meet Dr. Deniz Armagan, developer of the Armagan Athletic Performance System, joins us to talk about his breakthrough training system that helps boost athletic performance in high school athletes while also preventing injuries that cut short or curtail promising careers in young athletes. On this week's OC SPOTLIGHT.
Meet Robert Roman , CEO of MGO Private Wealth and Co-Founder (with comedian Kevin Hart) of Hart Ventures private venture fund. And hear how he rose from a simple background in Santa Ana to becoming a top tier wealth manager for celebrities like comedian Kevin Hart. Becoming a featured and published in a Harvard Business School case study related to his unique role in the Venture and Private Equity ecosystem. And a featured speaker on Bloomberg Business.
A hunger and drive for success born out of his humble (and hungry) start here in Santa Ana. Here on OC TALK RADIO and the OC HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Podcast MEET OUR COMMUNITY.
How does the Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescue, rehabilitates and releases sea lions and seals, and inspires ocean stewardship through research and education? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Pacific Marine Mammal Center Chief Executive Officer Glenn Gray. He oversees staff and volunteers at the Center in Laguna Beach. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.pacificmmc.org
How does the Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescue, rehabilitates and releases sea lions and seals, and inspires ocean stewardship through research and education? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Pacific Marine Mammal Center Chief Executive Officer Glenn Gray. He oversees staff and volunteers at the Center in Laguna Beach. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.pacificmmc.org
How can the Moulton Museum in Laguna Hills keep Orange County’s history and its ranching era alive? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with The Moulton Company CEO Jared K. Mathis. He oversees the Moulton Museum which showcases Orange County’s history through artifacts from the late 1800’s Moulton Ranch pioneers Lewis F. Moulton and his wife Nellie Gail. The property today comprises much of Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Aliso Viejo. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.MoultonMuseum.org
How can the Moulton Museum in Laguna Hills keep Orange County’s history and its ranching era alive? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with The Moulton Company CEO Jared K. Mathis. He oversees the Moulton Museum which showcases Orange County’s history through artifacts from the late 1800’s Moulton Ranch pioneers Lewis F. Moulton and his wife Nellie Gail. The property today comprises much of Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Aliso Viejo. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.MoultonMuseum.org
Meet Sal Tinajero, CEO and Founder of Advantage Communications, Trustee Rancho Santiago Community College District. And former Teacher of the Year from Santa Ana. On where he came from (and how he got to where he is today).
On this week's MEET OUR COMMUNITY podcast, powered by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios at the University of California Irvine's Beall Applied Innovation Center.
Meet Sal Tinajero, CEO and Founder of Advantage Communications, Trustee Rancho Santiago Community College District. And former Teacher of the Year from Santa Ana. On where he came from (and how he got to where he is today).
On this week's MEET OUR COMMUNITY podcast, powered by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios at the University of California Irvine's Beall Applied Innovation Center.
Easterseals is one of the largest providers of autism services in Southern California. Find out how it’s working to address disparities in diagnosis through its Autism Services Disparity Project by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Easterseals Southern California Clinical Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, Autism Services Khrystle Montallana. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. http://easterseals.com/ESSCautism
Easterseals is one of the largest providers of autism services in Southern California. Find out how it’s working to address disparities in diagnosis through its Autism Services Disparity Project by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Easterseals Southern California Clinical Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, Autism Services Khrystle Montallana. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. http://easterseals.com/ESSCautism
Pedego Electric Bike Founder Don Dicostanzo on how the journey began. And how he built one of the biggest and most beloved eBike companies in the country today. On the Season 2 conclusion of the Pedego Podcast.
Pedego Electric Bike Founder Don Dicostanzo on how the journey began. And how he built one of the biggest and most beloved eBike companies in the country today. On the Season 2 conclusion of the Pedego Podcast.
Meet Michele Bell, a Superior Court Commissioner (and daughter of a Panamanian immigrant). A young, rising star in our judicial system who is determined to help others from OUR COMMUNITY rise as well thru her ongoing mentorship of Latinx Law Students.
On this week's OUR COMMUNITY podcast, powered by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.
Meet Michele Bell, a Superior Court Commissioner (and daughter of a Panamanian immigrant). A young, rising star in our judicial system who is determined to help others from OUR COMMUNITY rise as well thru her ongoing mentorship of Latinx Law Students.
On this week's OUR COMMUNITY podcast, powered by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.
Meet Michele Bell, a Superior Court Commissioner (and daughter of a Panamanian immigrant). A young, rising star in our judicial system who is determined to help others from OUR COMMUNITY rise as well thru her ongoing mentorship of Latinx Law Students.
On this week's OUR COMMUNITY podcast, powered by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.
Meet Michele Bell, a Superior Court Commissioner (and daughter of a Panamanian immigrant). A young, rising star in our judicial system who is determined to help others from OUR COMMUNITY rise as well thru her ongoing mentorship of Latinx Law Students.
On this week's OUR COMMUNITY podcast, powered by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.
How should we address the needs for later stages of life for our parents? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Verona Court Founder & President Arda Kardjian, who is also the Co-founder of Parentis Health. Verona Court is a residential care facility in Laguna Hills, providing 24/7 care and all inclusive, lifetime pricing for residents. It’s part of Parentis Health, which is a healthcare company based in Laguna Hills that’s focused on senior care with home care, home health, hospice and transportation services. Kardjian talks about the conversations we should have with our aging parents. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.parentishealth.com
How should we address the needs for later stages of life for our parents? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Verona Court Founder & President Arda Kardjian, who is also the Co-founder of Parentis Health. Verona Court is a residential care facility in Laguna Hills, providing 24/7 care and all inclusive, lifetime pricing for residents. It’s part of Parentis Health, which is a healthcare company based in Laguna Hills that’s focused on senior care with home care, home health, hospice and transportation services. Kardjian talks about the conversations we should have with our aging parents. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.parentishealth.com
Yes, the iconic actor, William Shatner, star of STAR TREK (and so many other series like Boston Legal) is still riding at 90 (courtesy of his Pedego Electric Bike). Hear again this highlight of our PEDEGO PODCAST SERIES (as we wind down to the last two episodes of this season). And hear how, why and where he's riding these days.
Meet Valerie Amezcua, Board Member Santa Ana Unified School District. And hear how she helped develop and allocate funding for 56 Wellness Centers that provided mental health services throughout the District. And led efforts to secure over 50,000 Covid-19 vaccines for SAUSD Teachers, Families and community members as well.
How will Stars Motors European Service San Juan Capistrano President Chris Knuth who is also the APAC Automotive Training Institute Founder & CEO, provide empowerment education to elevate the automotive industry? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Knuth. He talks about the organization’s mission which is to provide high-quality automotive training empowerment to students in underserved communities through a combination of automotive technical training and personal growth skills to meet the demands of life, realize their dreams and advance their careers within the automotive industry. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.apacati.org
As we wind down this season of the Pedego Podcast, let's revisit one of our most inspirational guests. BEARING BIKES in inner city Atlanta who teaches kids how to build their own bikes (and in the process build up some confidence and skills that help them build a better life). On this week's Pedego Podcast.
Looking for something special to do for Halloween this year? Then don't miss BOO AT THE ZOO at OC's hidden gem, the Santa Ana Zoo. Taking place this weekend (and next). On Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, October 23. As well as the following weekend on Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, October 30. From 5:30pm-7:30pm (right after the zoo closes each night).
Watch the zoo come alive with gremlins and ghouls (and lots of little kids). All collecting candy and prizes and trick or treating to their hearts delight. To a background of howling monkees and birds. All to benefit the great educational programs at OC's most accessible zoo. Right off the 5 freeway (at the intersection of "cool" and "fun".
Hear all about it HERE. Or visit https://www.santaanazoo.org/ to learn more (or buy your tix for this event that ALWAYS sells out!)
Meet Sean Ferrel, Founder and CEO of MANAGED SOLUTION on their managed IT services for major corporations. And how this son of Panamanian immigrants grew up Riverside, landed a scholarship to UC San Diego playing baseball (just like his grandfather did in Panama's professional baseball league). And came out of college swinging, hitting a home run as he grew his one-man enterprise into multi-million dollar company.
And how he continues to give back to OUR COMMUNITY to this day (donating computers to foster kids and mentoring others).
How can the organization Underground GRIT provide innovative avenues to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, women and youth to transform their personal narrative from a story of incarceration and recidivism to one of redemption and healing? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Underground GRIT Co-Executive Director Licensed Clinical Social Worker Crystal Anthony. She explains why she and Underground GRIT Co-Executive Director Licensed Clinical Social Worker Suzanne Campbell created the organization and the services that it provides. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.undergroundgrit.org
How can Together We Rise Founder and CEO Danny Mendoza change the foster care experience for youth? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Mendoza, who founded the organization when he was 19 years old. He had gained a first-hand view of the challenges foster youth face through the eyes of his cousin. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.togetherwerise.org
To hear retirees Margaret and Kevin Shea tell the story, two things have totally transformed their lives: City Life and EBikes.
The first change happened when this former software engineer and his wife decided to follow their two adult sons into the actual City of Atlanta (from the suburbs where they'd spent 30 years of their lives). Discovering an exciting new world of close knit neighborhoods and neighborhood shops (like the new Ebike store that opened just down the block).
Determined to "try it all", they took one for a spin. And that's when things really took off. "Fun was our only reason for buying one," admits Kevin, "but it soon turned out to be the best investment we ever made." "It added some spice to our lives (and our 40 year marriage)," smiles Margaret. "Taking us places we never knew existed".
Like the 22 mile Beltline around Atlanta which they discovered right at their doorstep. A multi-use trail on a former railway corridor which goes around the core of Atlanta, this Beltline project was designed to reconnect neighborhoods and communities with restaurants, coffee shops, and places of interest (like the nearby Atlanta Zoo and parks). All at a slower "people pace".
A perfect pathway for their new eBikes that took them in so many new directions, connecting them with their community (and kids) more. And bringing them better health and sleep as well as they rode more frequently(and further) on their new electric bikes.
Several recurring themes we hear often on this show.
For as Margaret herself if prone to proclaim to anyone and everyone she meets, "to say that owning a Pedego is life changing is not an understatement. We lost weight, improved our sleep (and our marriage). Made new friends and found a new direction in life. Who would have thought that two simple electric bikes could add so much to our lives?"
Margaret is a coach for Optavia and is happy to help anyone who is looking to begin their health journey. To learn more about Optavia, please contact Margaret at keshea@bellsouth.net or call her at 770-630-8435.
Just two aging, ever evolving baby boomers, experiencing the ride of their life. On this week's Pedego Podcast.
How will Orange County Registrar of Voters Bob Page ensure the 2022 California General Election in Orange County is fair and accurate? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Page. He talks about his office’s mission which is to provide election services for the citizens of Orange County to ensure equal access to the election process, protect the integrity of votes and maintain a transparent, accurate and fair process. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. http://www.ocvote.gov
Hear the unique SANDBOX PERCUSSION perform with the Pacific Symphony this Friday and Saturday at Segerstrom Hall. Leading proponents of a wild, contemporary style of "percussion chamber music" that has these 4 young men performing on everything from tuned glasses to traditional drums. Everything but the kitchen sink in this visually entertaining "aural experience" (backed by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra).
How can the High Hopes Brain Injury Program in partnership with the Ryan’s Reach organization help the traumatic brain injury community recover? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with High Hopes Brain Injury Program Developer & Director/Instructor Mark Desmond and Founding Member of Ryan’s Reach Lindy Michaelis. They talk about the High Hopes program and how it helped Michaelis’s son Ryan recover from his traumatic brain injury. This process inspired her to form the Ryan’s Reach organization to help fundraise and help High Hopes brain injury survivors. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://highhopes.ws https://www.ryansreach.com
How does Western Dental & Orthodontics, the largest Medi-Cal provider of oral healthcare in California, promote oral health equity in Orange County? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Western Dental & Orthodontics Chief Dental Officer Dr. John Luther. He explains how serving one of the most geographically and culturally diverse regions in the country, expanding access and equity of oral healthcare is at the heart of what Western Dental does. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.Westerndental.com
How does Orange County provide publicly funded health care coverage to low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with CalOptima Health Medi-Cal/CalAim Executive Director Kelly Bruno-Nelson. CalOptima Health is Orange County's organized health system. She talks about CalOptima Health’s programs. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.caloptima.org
How does Meals on Wheels Orange County serve nearly two million meals annually? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Meals on Wheels Orange County CEO Holly Hagler. She also serves on the leadership council for the OC Strategic Plan for Aging, on the boards of directors for Meals on Wheels America and for Meals on Wheels California, and as co-chair of Partners at Home Network. She talks about her organization’s mission: to nourish the wellness, purpose and dignity of older adults and their families. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.mealsonwheelsoc.org
Hear the conclusion of Richard Davis' years long, 24,000 mile ride. Which started when Richard realized he'd turned over the odometer on his 2018 Pedego Electric Bike for the second time. Meaning he’d already ridden about 12,000 miles (or roughly half way around the world).
So being an engineer, he started tracking his mileage on a daily basis and turning that data into a spread sheet that plotted out exactly where he’d be if he really WERE riding all the way around the world. Plotting his path "back home". Learning about the exotic points on the map and places he crossed in his mind. And turning his daily exercise into an around the world adventure.
A “fantasy ride” across the planet. All from the comfort of his home in Panama City, Florida.
Truly a flight of fancy. An armchair traveler's dream. And an amazing story filled with lots of imagination, drive and determination, on this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.
How does the Community Action Partnership of Orange County seek to end poverty by stabilizing, sustaining and empowering people with the resources they need when they need them? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Community Action Partnership of Orange County President and CEO Gregory C. Scott. He talks about addressing the immediate needs of people in crisis and how the nonprofit provides the solutions they need to survive. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.capoc.org
How can the Orange County Transportation Authority keep Orange County residents moving? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County Transportation Authority Chief Executive Officer Darrell Johnson. He talks about the Measure M, voter approved half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements. As well as freeway projects, Metrolink services, bus services and other OCTA programs. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.octa.net
Meet Paula Garcia-Arsenault, a Board Member of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, an advisor for our Youth Chamber. As well as a Board Member of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce.
Paula is a native of Santa Ana and a long time advocate for this community. She brings that background to her full time job as VP Community Relations for Chase Bank.
Learn more about the continuing community outreach she does in all her roles. On this week's OUR COMMUNITY podcast. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Hear the amazing story of two high school sweethearts, Patrick and Wendy Reilly who not only seemed destined to be together, but somehow destined to be in business together as well.
Though you wouldn't have thought so if you watched the first 30 years of their life unfold as they got married in 1992 and started raising a family. As Wendy began work as a Behavioral Therapist and got her Masters in Special Ed. While her husband Patrick started down a long path as an engineer for Comcast.
But all that changed in 2017 during a family trip to Bar Harbor, Maine. When Patrick (who'd developed a bad back from too many injuries on his job) stumbled into a Pedego EBike store and discovered that (for the first time) he could join Wendy on her long hikes with their boys.
Enthralled with the fun they had that day, they went back home and began imagining "what if WE opened a store back in New Jersey"? Going so far as to actually contact Pedego and explore the idea. But careers and kids kept getting in the way.
Then COVID came and changed everything. Stuck at home in 2020, they drove to the Pedego store in Spring Lake, NJ and bought two bikes to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary And then destiny stepped in and altered the course of their lives (or maybe corrected the course to where they were always meant to be).
Because shortly after buying the bikes, Patrick had a question and decided to call the local store, but instead dialed the Pedego corporate HQ in CA by mistake. Even more miraculously, they remembered him and said "hey, if you're still interested in opening a store, we're looking for someone in Haddenfield" (where they lived)".
And thus began this new leg of their journey together that finds them not with just one store but two (with a second location in Princeton, NJ as well). Where they are working with that famed University to possibly purchase a whole pack of Pedegos for faculty and staff to pedal around campus. With all three of their sons now working with them as well.
Whatever you call this strange twist of fate, it sure seems like something that was somehow meant to be. As the family that first rode together is now blazing a new trail together. As accidental Electric Bike Entrepreneurs driving the EBike Revolution. On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.
How does Vanguard University address Orange County’s mental health crisis? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Vanguard University Director of the graduate program in clinical psychology Dr. Brenda Gesell. Vanguard University launched Journeys at Vanguard to enable graduate clinical psychology students, supervised by licensed Journeys Counseling Ministry therapists, to provide mental health services to all seeking it. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station.
https://journeyscounseling.com/locations/journeys-at-vanguard
Meet one man, Andre Roberson, who took his grandmother's advice to heart that "it all starts with one" and turned that into his life's mission as Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Power of One Foundation. Which so far has fed over 2,000,000 people in our community. And will continue to do so "as long as my hands can help" (as Andre so humbly puts it).
True inspiration for all of us that see so many seemingly insurmountable problems and simply throw up our hands in resignation or defeat saying "what can I do?"
Hear the story of one man who simply did what he could. And in the process showed us all the unbelievable POWER OF ONE. On this week's OUR COMMUNTY PODCAST. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And the OC's only Community Radio Station, OC TALK RADIO.
So how does a lifelong data scientist and former Dean with a Doctorate in Educational Equity decide to join the EBike Revolution? By taking a cruise and discovering in port (quite by accident) how much fun riding one can be. "My husband was always a hard core biker," explains Dr. Tina Moses, "but because of a disability with my leg, I could never ride along." That is until her husband booked an ebike adventure at the end of their cruise and she discovered (for the first time in her life) that she COULD ride a bike. And all the fun she'd been missing.
That started a quest to learn more about the whole EBike Revolution. And the more she learned, the more she decided this was the course for her. Not just for fun, but for a new "second act career". So she left academia and opened a Pedego Electric Bike store back in Colorado. And not just one but two, with stores in both Golden and Boulder, CO.
The data was clear, the fun was obvious and it all added up to a new career path for this career academic. Shifting gears and going a different direction. On this week's edition of the Pedego Podcast.
How does Alzheimer’s Orange County provide support to Orange County families and individuals for all stages of memory loss? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Alzheimer’s Orange County Vice President Patty Mouton. She talks about how the organization provides support through brain health and dementia education, care consultations, community resource connections, adult day health services, residential memory care services and more. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. alzoc.org
Hear how a couple of active baby boomers have adapted to their age and found a way to keep pedaling and pushing themselves forward. As they continue to pursue "second act careers" in real estate and "developing influential leaders" (like themselves). And pursuing new paths that still lay before them.
So hear the story of how 60 something Brenda Hudson, (after stumbling into a Pedego Electric Bike store in Delaware across from where she was having lunch), finally found a way to keep up with her hard core, bike riding husband, Michael. Who suddenly (after her purchase) found himself in the uncomfortable position of trailing her!
Which led him to take the leap and join the eBike Revolution as well. For health and happiness (and to keep up with his wife!) Opening new trails and paths for this ever evolving power couple. On this week's ever growing, PEDEGO PODCAST.
How does the Caregiver Resource Center OC help Orange County caregivers master the challenges of caring for a frail adult over the age of 60? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Caregiver Resource Center OC Executive Director Jack Light. The organization is sponsored by the St. Jude Medical Center and is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging, as allocated by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, through the OC Office on Aging. The Caregiver Resource Center OC is a part of a statewide system of Caregiver Resource Centers contracted through the California Department of Health Care Services. He talks about the free services the organization offers to caregivers. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station. www.caregiveroc.org
On this week's show, meet Vikki Shepp, CEO of Girl Scouts of Orange County (and a lifelong girl scout herself!). On the long history of Girl Scouts, the amazing stories of girls they've empowered and the many ways in which they serve the community. On this week's episode of OUR COMMUNITY. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
When Paul Rieger originally bought his Pedego Electric Bike, it was all about commuting to work. But when his company shuttered their office and shifted to remote working, he never envisioned this would lead him to "remote riding" as well.
As Paul says with a smirk, "once my company closed down the office and I started working out of my upstairs home office. I found that the Boomerang didn't handle stairs so well. So I stopped using it for commuting and began exploring the 50+ miles of dedicated, paved bike trails that crisscrossed my hometown of Folsom, CA."
Including the 32 mile Jedediah Smith Bike Trail (named after that famed mountain man and discoverer) that runs along the American River down to Sacramento's Discovery Park. A trail which he now regularly patrols 6-8 hours/week as an official member of the American River Bike Patrol.
So by working from home, Paul Rieger found the time to slow down and discover a whole new world around him. A world this "boy on his bike" began exploring like the pioneers of old, who first travelled these trails in search of gold and a place they could call home. Bringing that journey full circle, as a new breed of ebike enthusiasts and adventurers ride the trail again from their home offices in search of newfound riches, on this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.
Meet Rand Sperry and hear how he helped build the company he co-founded, Sperry Van Ness, into a national commercial real estate brokerage. And then how after selling his interest, Rand took on the new challenge of building two new important profit centers in his family of companies. (Sperry Commercial, Inc. and Sperry Equities, LLC). Where he and his partners Burton Young and Jack Carroll acquired over 65 properties (which exceed 500 million in value).
Thru it all, he kept true to his faith and family. Raising six kids (including daughter Keyleigh who just married Miles Teller, a co-star in Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick). And serving on countless charitable boards like his longstanding work with WELLS OF LIFE. While pursuing his love of travel that's now taken him to over 100 countries around the world.
A life well lived. With discussions of "what comes next?" On this week's edition of THE NEXT CHAPTER with Charlie. With our host, Charlie Hedges. Here on OC TALK RADIO.
Teresa Razo, Owner and CEO of Villa Roma and Cambalache Grill Restaurants and past Entrepreneur Woman of the Year. On OUR COMMUNITY PODCAST. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
What’s expected at the OC Fair & Event Center as it hosts its 23-day Fair? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with OC Fair & Event Center General Manager & CEO Michele Richards. Hear what visitors may look forward to between July 15 and August 14 in Costa Mesa. It will be dark Mondays and Tuesdays. The Fair’s theme is “Feel the Sunshine, Celebrate Everything Under the Sun.” She talks about how to purchase tickets and enjoy the Fair. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ocfair.com
Join us as our favorite "Irish storyteller" shares the moving story of his life and how he came to create the charity WELLS OF LIFE. And how it's grown to become a major force for helping end the cycle of poverty and despair for poor villagers in Uganda thru the simple act of drilling a well and giving them access to clean water (for the first time in their life).
Meet Jimmy Wang, another amazing immigrant who came to this country from China with nothing but a dream (and the desire to do whatever it took to succeed). Turning that into a publicly traded company that produces high end aviation parts.
Hear about his newest idea to take a scientific approach to traditional Chinese healing (that he discovered here in Orange County) and turn that into the next big "health and healing" franchise (like Massage Envy but with a deeper root in "releasing your chi" and balancing the overall energy in your body).
Finding the blockages in what the Chinese believe is your internal system of inter-connected "meridians" that flow throughout your body. And then releasing those blockages thru the healing power of acupressure (instead of acupuncture). Allowing your internal energy to flow freely and bring your body "back into balance". Flushing out all your toxins (in the process) and providing all the energy needed for the body to "heal itself".
From Aviation to Internal energy. Don't miss this amazing "immigrant's tale" and the transformation and healing he hopes to bring to the world. On this week's OC SPOTLIGHT. Streaming live from our studios here at the University of California Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. Here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
How will the Festival of Arts Show in Laguna Beach celebrate its 90th Anniversary? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Festival of the Arts/Pageant of the Masters Marketing and Public Relations Director Sharbie Higuchi. She talks about what we can expect on the Laguna Canyon grounds between July 5 and Sept. 2.
She also talks about The Pageant of the Masters which will go on between July 7 and Sept.2 and its theme Wonderful World. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.foapom.com
Meet Deidre Pujols, Owner of Cocina Dominicana and Founder of OPEN GATE INTERNATL and STRIKE OUT SLAVERY. And noted activist and Hispanic Leadership Awardee. On her incredible life. And her determination to leave a mark on life. "More than just the dash between two dates," as she explains
How does The Transportation Corridor Agencies serve a quarter of a million drivers daily? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Transportation Corridors Agencies CEO Samuel Johnson. The Transportation Corridor Agencies are two joint power agencies, the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and the San Joaquin Transportation Corridor Agency. They were formed to plan, finance, construct and operate state routes 73, 133, 241 and 261. He talks about how the Toll Roads in Orange County are unique in the way they’re financed and the TCA recently approved Seven Year Strategic Plan. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.thetollroads.com
If you really believe in the idea of "sustainable living", then it's not enough to just "talk the talk". You've got to "walk the walk" as well. Or in our guest's case "change your daily ride" from a gas guzzling, soccer mom's van into an earth friendly eBike. For all her commutes (even with kids!)
That's the story of Deborah LaSalle from Boise, Idaho who co-founded Warm Springs Consulting, a "sustainability consulting firm" whose mission is to help organizations (including big mining companies) "be more efficient and trade-out carbon emitting technologies for those that maintain profitability in a way that's better for the planet".
So how could this "eco-friendly soccer mom" drive a gas guzzling mini van? For Deb, the quest was clear. And her solution was the Pedego Stretch, a cargo carrying model that allowed her to take all her kids and all their gear wherever needed.
Deb lives six miles from her office and for all that travel back and forth to work plus her kids' school and sports activities, she's switched to an eBike. Even using it for occasional travel downtown and to the airport as well. Estimating that she's been able to switch over at least 50% of her normal travel to something that just feels better (and more fun!) for everyone involved.
Ride along as she tells us all about it. On the week's PEDEGO PODCAST. And how (at the end of the day) she truly believes she hasn't sacrificed anything. But found far more than she expected on this electric bike path that feels a bit more genuine and a whole lot better for her, her family and the world they live in.
Hear the STORY OF SELLING on our newest show with Paul Petersen, VP and General Manager of Goldmine, with over 35 years of sales experience. Carrying a bag (as they say) and watching this trade evolve over time. Join us as we brings in his friends in Sales to share their stories of where it's been, where it is now and where the science of sales is heading in the future. Here on OC TALK RADIO, streaming live from our studios at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.
Join for this fascinating and informative discussion with Retired US ARMY Brigadier General Peter Zwack on his analysis of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Including what surprised us, where it goes from here and (possibly) how it ends. From the talk this Former Senior Defense Official and attache to the Russia Federation will give tonight at The Pacific Club here in Newport Beach (across from the airport) at 6:30pm TONIGHT (June 8, 2022).
Visit www.WorldAffairsCouncil.org/events to learn more about tickets. Or to sign up for their LIVE STREAM of this very important discussion.
How does CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County members collaborate to cultivate Orange County into a premier, inclusive innovation talent hub? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with KCOMM Founder & CEO Sinan Kanatiz. His company is the public relations and marketing agency for the not-for-profit CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County. The organization consists of purposeful CEOs from some of the region’s most prominent public and private companies who are working together to build a thriving Orange County for all. Kanatiz is also the Founder & Chairman of the Internet Marketing Association and the Founder of the International Executive Council.
OC Talk Radio is Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.claoc.org
Meet Sylvia Pizarroso, a commercial banker for JP MORGAN CHASE for the past 35 years and the new CHAIR of the Board of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Join us for a rerun of one of our most inspirational episodes about the Bearing Bike Works in Atlanta and their work helping Inner City kids build their own bikes. And through that, develop their own skills and determination to succeed.
How does Miracles For Kids help families with critically ill children? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Miracles For Kids CEO & Founder Autumn Strier. Hear how the organization helps families with food, clothing and shelter so they can focus on their child’s needs. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.miraclesforkids.org
How can Families Forward prevent and end family homelessness? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Families Forward Chief Executive Officer Madelynn Hirneise. She talks about how Families Forward helps Orange County families experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness, achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education and other supportive services. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.families-forward.org
How does the Wyland Foundation bring people together for clean water and healthy ocean? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Wyland Foundation President Steve Creech. Hear how he works with environmental artist Wyland to spread environmental education. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.wylandfoundation.org
Hear as we talk with the creators of COMIC CON REVOLUTION about their Comic Convention this weekend at the Ontario Convention Center. And all the top comic creators that will be speaking there. Plus notable actors from Star Trek and other series. And a whole menagerie of comic fans dressed as characters from the Marvel Universe, DC, Star Wars (and many more).
They'll all be there (as will we!) to geek out on all things related to comics and the world of movies and merchandising they've created. This Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 at the Ontario Convention Center.
Join us as we talk about this weekend's cool COMIC CON REVOLUTION at the Ontario Convention Center. Like the original event in San Diego that gave birth to this whole phenomenon, this gathering will feature lots of cool speakers from shows like Star Trek. Along with top comic book creators. And lots of dedicated fans all decked out in full costume. Plus enough booths and exhibits to satisfy even the most rabid fans.
Runs all day this Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 at the nearby Ontario Convention Center. Just visit https://comicconrevolution.com/ontario/ to learn more.
Meet David Betancourt, Viola Myre OC Volunteer of the Year here at the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As well as one of our Education Foundation Board Members. And also a Board Member for the separate California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
All while acting as the External Affairs Market Manager of Southern California for Comerica Bank.
Not bad for someone who started with the OCHCC as a volunteer right out of college at one of our earlier Estrella Awards!
Join us as we talk about this weekend's cool COMIC CON REVOLUTION at the Ontario Convention Center. Like the original event in San Diego that gave birth to this whole phenomenon, this gathering will feature lots of cool speakers from shows like Star Trek. Along with top comic book creators. And lots of dedicated fans all decked out in full costume. Plus enough booths and exhibits to satisfy even the most rabid fans.
Runs all day this Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 at the nearby Ontario Convention Center. Just visit https://comicconrevolution.com/ontario/ to learn more.
Join us at the next GENESIS TALKS event, Thursday, May 10th from 10am-noon at GENESIS BANK HQ (across from John Wayne Airport) as a panel of experts discusses the FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE here in OC. Including our very own Barry Saywitz (host of our weekly show LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE). Plus:
• Michael Derk, Execuve Managing Director Capital Markets, Marcus & Millichap
• Stewart Weston, Execuve Vice President, CBRE
• William Sonsma, Founder and Principal, Fidelity Bancorp Funding
Moderated by: Stephen H. Gordon, Founding Chairman & CEO, Genesis Bank
FREE EVENT (and food!). But seats are limited. Just visit rsvp.mygenesisbank.com to RSVP today!
OC Talk Radio is proud to join GENESIS BANK at their next GENESIS TALKS event NEXT THURSDAY, MAY 19 from 10am-noon (at their HQ across from John Wayne Airport). As they bring together a panel of experts for a FREE TALK about the FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE here in Orange County. Including our very own BARRY SAYWITZ, Host of our weekly Commercial Real Estate Show LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE (Tuesdays @ 9am PT here on our station).
As President of SAYWITZ PROPERTIES and the separate SAYWITZ COMPANY (which owns, manages, leases and maintains its own portfolio of multifamily properties, high end condos and apartment buildings throughout Southern California) he'll join an esteemed panel of experts to talk about our ever changing COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE market including:
Michael Derk, Executive Managing Director Capital Markets, Marcus & Millichap
Stewart Weston, Executive Vice President, CBRE
William Sonsma, Founder and Principal, Fidelity Bancorp Funding
Moderated by:
Genesis Bank’s Founding Chairman and CEO Stephen H. Gordon.
If you're in business here in this County, you won't want to miss this lively and informative discussion. As we face rising interest rates, fall elections and a war still raging half way around the world, we're all wondering "what happens to our Commercial Real Estate Market?"
Come hear what a panel of key players all think. Thursday, May 19 from 10am-noon.
SPACE IS LIMITED. SO RSVP SOON.
Just visit rsvp.mygenesisbank.com.
Meet the people behind PARA TODOS, the leading Spanish magazine in California. And learn how this family owned magazine got started (and all the celebrities they've interviewed along the way). On this special edition of OUR COMMUNITY. Powered by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
How will Orange County’s newest Registrar of Voters oversee his first Orange County Statewide Direct Primary Election? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Bob Page. Hear how the former San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters will make sure the Statewide Direct Primary Election in Orange County is fair and accurate. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. http://www.ocvote.gov
Meet Mike Limon, Executive Director at Orange County Educational Arts Academy. Southern Region Chair for the California Hispanic Chamber and Founder of OCHCC Youth Chamber
How is WISEPlace leading the effort to end homelessness for unaccompanied Orange County women? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with WISEPlace Chief Executive Officer Brateil Aghasi. Last year, WISEPlace was chosen as California’s Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblyman Tom Daly. Aghasi talks about the services her organization offers to help ensure women in need are safely housed, empowered and on a path to personal stability. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. WWW.WISEPlace.org
Hear this heartening tale of Rich Bastian, the Pedego dealer from Cape May, NJ who bought his first bike and took it to his dad for his opinion. A once big bike rider, Rich's father had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and (needless to say) hadn't ridden a bike in some time. But up comes his son with a new Pedego wondering what his father thinks about his idea of selling these new products.. To which his dad says, "Let me try it and I'll tell you".
"Ten minutes later, he's still not back," recalls Rich. "Making me immediately worry something bad had happened". But up rides his dad with a big grin on his face. "Go for it!" And so he did, opening several stores in the process. All dedicated to his dad, who rode that original eBike everyday throughout the last summer of his life. On this repeat episode of the PEDEGO PODCAST. All about the entrepreneurs driving this EBike Revolution. And the love stories of all those riding along...
May is Water Awareness Month. How can we preserve our natural resource—water? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Santa Margarita Water District Board member Charles “Chuck” Gibson. He’s among five elected board of Directors. And is also a board member of the Association of California Water Agencies. He talks about the status of our state’s drought and what we can do to conserve water. He also provides details of the Santa Margarita Water District’s Water Festival on May 7. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.smwd.com
What's the old adage? Give a kid a fish, and he'll eat for a day. But teach him to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime. Well the same thing holds true for riding bikes. Listen to this fascinating tale of two people in Georgia who built a non-profit (Bearing Bike Works) all geared around the simple idea of teaching "at risk" kids how to build and maintain their own bikes. Earning a free bike for learning a new skill. And teaching them some valuable "life skills" along the way like persistence, patience and perseverance. And a new found belief in themselves.
Taking a risk on "at risk kids". And setting them on a new path. That's the story on this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.
Alma M. Hernandez, Senior Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County and current candidate for Orange County Superior Court Judge, Seat # 30 (the seat with 5 people running!). Hear how she comes from a long line of single moms, and how she's worked hard to not only be the first in her family to go to college and law school, but potentially to be the first Hispanic women to serve as a judge here in OC as well.
Meet John Amador, a VP at US BANK and long running Member of the Board of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (and outgoing Chairman) on his many years of service to the community. And how he rose to both his positions from his humble blue collar roots in Stockton.
How can Bowers Museum, Orange County’s largest museum, continue to achieve its mission which is to enrich lives through the world’s finest arts and cultures? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Bowers Museum Vice President of External Affairs Kelly Bishop.
Hear about the museum’s current exhibitions and how the museum connects with the community onsite and online. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.bowers.org
Meet some more of the entrepreneurs driving the eBike Revolution. Jim and Loretta Buck, who started off on the straight and narrow path with successful careers in corporate America (with Dunn and Bradstreet and Esprit de Corps Accessories respectively). Only to veer off in a new direction (having been bit by the entrepreneurial but) by starting their own unique Umigo Indoor Kart Racing and Event Center in Northern California. Which led them (thru lots of twists and turns) into opening two Pedego Electric Bikes stores as well in Livermore and San Ramon. Getting back on a bike (after years away) and riding it all the way to the front of the pack. In this latest edition of the Pedego Podcast.
Meet Emmy nominated radio and TV personality, Alysha Del Valle. As she discusses her career at stations like NBC4 and KABC and the tenacity and talent it takes to make it in a top tier TV market like LA. On this week's installment of OUR COMMUNITY. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And OC's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Check out this week's edition of LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE. As noted commercial broker Barry Saywitz talks about the specialized MEDICAL OFFICE space market. #realestate #medical #medicaloffice #octalkradio #ucicove
Meet Philip Prinzi, a Vietnam Vet and 32 year veteran of ExxonMobil Chemical, who's still going strong at 73 as a volunteer photographer, videographer, and drone pilot for Lee County Parks and Recreation and Emergency Management Departments in his adopted home of Fort Meyers, Florida. Becoming a big civic booster in the process and ongoing documenter of the community. Courtesy of his Pedego Electric Bike and the action camera he's attached (plus the trailer he tows behind for all his equipment).
Bringing his bike and gear to a variety of events (like an upcoming Pedego Pallooza). And racking up 10,000 miles in the process on his newest eBike (a Pedego Interceptor). To go with the 2 million air miles he already accumulated as a long time executive in the plastics industry.
It's another ongoing adventure. With an added dose of service and pride. On this week's PEDEGO PEDEGO podcast.
Meet our host John Gutierrez from OC HOSPICE. As he talks about his journey building a business that serves the needs of those with less than six months to live. How he considers it an honor to serve others at such a critical time. And why he's so excited to serve with the OC HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on this show. Showcasing (as he says) "our community".
Markowicz Fine Art has announced its spring exhibition showcase, “California Dreaming” featuring modern and contemporary artworks by acclaimed French sculptor and painter, Alain Godon. Over twenty original artworks including mixed media, works on paper and sculptures, will be on display beginning April 9.
And we get to hear all about it from the owner of the gallery, Bernard Markowicz and the gallery manager, Paul Dahmen. Learning why Bernard opened his 3rd location here in Laguna Niguel (along with Miami and Dallas) and what attracted him to showcase this famed French artist here.
There's plenty to hear about including the overall state of the OC Art Scene and a preview of a new piece commissioned just for this exhibit (built around an old Laguna landmark). Along with info on the opening night reception (and much more!) On this week's OC SPOTLIGHT. Showcasing the most amazing people doing the most incredible things.
Only on OC TALK RADIO (Orange County's only community radio station). Streaming live from our studios here at the University of California Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
For More Information:
“California Dreaming” A reception for artist Alain Godon
Saturday, April 9, 2022
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Markowicz Fine Art
23811 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 110, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 446-4977
https://markowiczfineart.com/
Open to the public
RSVP: laguna@markowiczfineart.com
Californians are facing changes on how we get rid of household waste like trash, recyclables and organic materials. You can hear about the changes by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with the Director of OC Waste & Recycling Tom Koutroulis. He talks about the Organics Recycling Senate Bill 1383. And what that means for residents as they must sort out their trash into different bins. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.oclandfills.com
For many years, Kat Woirol had a great job with General Electric in Human Relations. "It was a great ride," she admits. "But after 25 years I was definitely looking for a different path to follow" All she knew was that in her next act, she wanted to work for herself. And was determined to quit commuting thru Atlanta's notorious traffic jams.
She dreamed of riding a bike to work. So why not own an electric bike shop, in Atlanta itself? And that's what led her to Pedego. "We found a spot inside the beltline," she smiles. "In the heart of the city". Right next to one of the many "rails to trails" projects that are moving people off the highways and onto the forgotten byways. Allowing her to slow down a bit and build a business that speaks to her heart. While still allowing her the freedom to ride home and be there when her 8 year old kid's school bus arrives.
Becoming a trailblazer (and an eBike entrepreneur) along the way. With everything she ever dreamed of (and more). All of which she gleefully shares on this week's PEDEGO PODCAST
How does the Orange County Fire Authority protect nearly two million residents from its 77 fire stations throughout Orange County? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County Fire Authority Captain and Public Information Officer Greg Barta. He talks about how the OCFA serves 23 cities in Orange County and all unincorporated areas. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ocfa.org
Check out the inaugural episode of OUR COMMUNITY. As the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce brings in Patty Juarez, EVP and Head of Diverse Segments at WELLS FARGO BANK. To talk about her work within the community. And her path to getting here. Because as they say at the Chamber "Our community is Your Community".
Hear how Peggy Taylor from St. Louis found the proverbial pot o' gold at the end of her rainbow (in the shape of an eBike). One year after her heart gave out and forced into a frightening heart transplant. With two bad knees (and few prospects for every getting out in the world again). Until her Irish luck kicked in and led her to a Pedego electric bike store. Where (despite her fear) she found herself up and riding again. And now can't stop pedaling. Racking up over 2500 miles in her first year since buying her eBike. With a daily pace (weather permitting) of 30 miles/day. A heartwarming tale about "Peg O' My Heart" on this special St. Patrick's Day edition of the Pedego Podcast.
How does the Girl Scouts of Orange County build girls of courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Girl Scouts of Orange County Chief Executive Officer Vikki Shepp. She talks about how Girl Scouts, through fun, friendship and new adventures, learn to challenge themselves, write their own stories and take action to change the world for the better. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.girlscoutsoc.org
Meet the entrepreneur selling eBikes in the heart of Silicon Valley, Jeff Scanlan, who opened Pedego Menlo Park (right across from Stanford University). Who after years in the area in various business development roles for hospital supplies, technology supply chain management services and even local and national non-profit organizations like the Leukemia Society decided to try a different path. But one with a similar mission: to make an impact in his community by "delivering critical services to large segments of our country’s population, whose needs would otherwise go unmet." One ride at a time (this time).
How does the nonprofit resource and management services organization One OC, help to accelerate nonprofit success in Orange County? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with One OC President & Chief Executive Officer Tim Strauch. He talks about how his team of nonprofit professionals provide solutions and support services to nonprofits and companies to help them reach their goals for the greater good in Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.oneoc.org
If you've ever wondered "what comes next?" hear the amazing journey of Vicki and Neal Peden, who went from a career in real radio (where she was the News Director for a big radio station in Dallas and he was the Chief Engineer). To hanging up their headphones and heading in a totally different direction as the founders of Cowtown Cycle Party, a 16-person BYOB party bike that's like a big bar on wheels.
A path that eventually led them to eBikes as well, as they opened a complimentary Pedego Electric Bike store for the many others who wanted to ride along on their many guided trips thru the famous Ft. Worth stockyards (and their daily cattle drives). And all the bars and BBQ joints for which Dallas and Ft. Worth are famous.
A truly a wild ride down one of the many "roads less traveled" for these modern day cowboys and eBike Entrepreneurs. For whom "fun" is an everyday part of their vocabulary (along with "yee haw" and "y'all come").
How can the nonprofit organization Fristers teach teen parents to thrive? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Fristers Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Ali Woodard. She talks about the free programs Fristers offers to help teen and young parents build healthy and stable lives and families. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.fristers.org
Meet Ted Duley, who after a 50 year career in the insurance industry found a new way to work (for fun this time fun) as organizer of the Sacramento Pedego Owners Group (and moderator of their Facebook page). Using the skills he'd acquired as a Sr. VP of Operations, he quickly recruited 71 new members to the group and organized 29 group rides for a total of 2,567 miles.
As Ted says, "Having just retired I wasn’t looking for work, but when I purchased my Pedego and discovered how much fun this could be, I just couldn't help myself from bringing others along for the ride". Adding a new line to his long and successful resume, "willing to work for fun". On this week's Pedego Podcast, chronicling the eBike Revolution (and the love stories of those just riding along).
Hear about one passionate eBike rider on a hot pink Pedego, who's hit the road with her 8 month old Chihuahua Gigi, and already ridden over 2,000 miles on this week's episode of the PEDEGO PODCAST, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Here on OC TALK RADIO.
How does the OC Human Relations Commission seek out the causes of tension and conflict, discrimination and tolerance with the attempt to eliminate those causes? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with OC Human Relations Commission Chairwoman Jo-Anne Matsuba. She talks about prejudice and hate crime in Orange County and what’s being done to lessen it. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. Report hate by calling the OC Human Relations Confidential Hotline: 714-480-6580 www.reporthate@ochumanrelations.org www.ochumanrelations.org
After turning 60 and asking "now what", Greg Lewis and his wife Kym decided to pack up their new house, buy a travel trailer and throw in a couple of Pedego eBikes to see where life might take them next. A new "life on the road" in search of their next great adventure. Using the travel trailer as their base camp and their eBikes as modern day horses to ride down the trails they discover (and over the the next ridge to whatever awaits them). Chronicling all this in their new YouTube channel called "WeeRVee".
So if you're feeling stuck. Or just wanna get out of your rut and feel young and yell "weee" again, ride along as "weee" take to the road with Greg and Kym Lewis (and their wee dog Charli) to see where the wind takes them. On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.
We all remember the feeling of "taking flight" in our first bike and the magical powers it seemed to give us. With the wind in our hair and steamers flying, we felt invincible, as we set off on our own personal quest to discover the world. Just like JOHNNY QUEST (a 60s cartoon filled with lots of danger and adventure).
Hear how one aging baby boomer (Jack Hemingway from Tucson) has re-found his youth and recaptured that feeling on his Pedego Electric Bike, choosing a smaller BMX style bike called the Element that allows him to nimbly go anywhere, anytime. Bringing out the kid in him again as he puts on his gear (every day, rain or shine) to become the "Nightrider", riding in that twilight zone between day and night. Where all things are possible. On his own personal quest to see the world from a youthful point of view. On this week's PEDEGO podcast.
The Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s goal is to end hunger in Orange County. Find out how it intends to do that by listening OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Chief Executive Officer Claudia Bonilla Keller. She talks about the organization’s dedication to collecting food at its distribution facility at the Great Park in Irvine, and then shipping it to its Partner Network for distribution to 282 food pantries. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.feedoc.org
February is American Heart Month which focuses on cardiovascular health. Find out what you can do to take control of your physical and mental health by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Cardiologist Dr. Erum Bajwa. On behalf of the American Heart Association, she talks about maintaining a healthy heart and National Wear Red Day. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station. www.heart.org
After 30 years as a successful St. Louis Attorney, Bill Sauerwein, was looking for an encore career. Something that combined his passion for the outdoors with his desire to work with his wife Carla (a longtime Pediatric Nurse). But what could fit that bill? How about opening a Pedego Electric Bicycle store? "This quickly became the perfect solution for both of us," beams Bill. "For it combined my experience of helping clients with Carla's many years in health care and helping others. All of which we continue to use every day."
What could be better? Working outdoors. Helping customers get fit, get active and get out on the trail again. Like the famous Grant's trail that runs right behind their store. "It sure feels like it was meant to be" adds Carla with a smile, as she lists all the happy coincidences that led towards this path, from getting on their first ebike to stumbling upon the perfect store. Missouri boasts one of the largest "rails to trails" projects in America with miles and miles of scenic paths. Turning forgotten rail and pioneer trails into modern adventures... for this couple and all those they help ride along the way.
Hear the story of another passionate eBiker who (with his wife) takes to the trails with his Pedego Electric Bike. And even put together an ebook about the hidden trails and trailheads they've found along the way As Larry Laidlaw talks about his passion for Pedegos. And how it's opened up a whole new world of adventure for he and his wife (as they build their trips around the trails they'll ride). All from their home in Summerlin (outside of Las Vegas). Hear on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
In the first episode of our new season of the Pedego Podcast, hear how Tom Kennedy went from 25 years of service as a Senior District Sales Manager for Dole Food Company to opening up his first family business with his wife Grace (a freelance writer and former Dole employee herself) in a suburb of Charlotte (ie-Lake Norman, North Carolina). Peddling a new type of produce (Pedego Electric bikes) that produces even more fun and joy for everyone in their family (including the kids). One of whom produced his own short, stop/action video about their new life together as eBike Entrepreneurs. As seen thru his 11 year old eyes.
What kind of services does the Orangewood Foundation provide to teens and young adults in Orange County, many of whom have spent time in the foster care system, are struggling with homelessness and/or are survivors of human trafficking? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orangewood Foundation Chief Executive Officer Chris Simonsen. He talks about the various programs his organization provides to help these young adults thrive. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.orangewoodfoundation.org
What a ride! Since starting this podcast six months ago, we've heard some amazing stories about the ongoing eBike Revolution from the entrepreneurs driving this movement to the "love stories" of all those riding along.
Join our producer Carly San Filippo as we look back at all people we've met along the way and the life changing stories they've shared with us about getting out and active again on an electric bike. From socialization and "group rides"(in this era of isolation and shutdowns and "go it alone") to weight loss and simply "feeling better". To feeling like a kid again (as actor William Shatner said) and shouting "weee" when you jump on a bike and hit that throttle. It's all here.
Plus the steady stream of "second act career stories" we've heard as well. On how high powered achievers from airline pilots and bank executives to former pro golfers and bond traders have made the move from "Wall Street to Main Street" to open their own Pedego Electric bike stores (and why).
As we look back at this last year's wild ride and all we have yet to discover. Here on the Pedego Podcast. Brought to you by Pedego Electric Bikes and your friends here at OC TALK RADIO. Orange County's only community conversation....
How does Orange County’s Credit Union assist its members in giving back to the community? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County’s Credit Union Chief Member Experience Officer Amber Cisneros. She oversees the credit union’s community give back efforts. She talks about the credit union’s philanthropic efforts to support the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.orangecountyscu.org
Sometimes the hardest person to convince is yourself. Learn how professional negotiator Perry Hubert convinced himself it was time for a change as he entered semi-retirement. And started riding his way to health and happiness, logging in nearly 30,000 miles in just 30 months on his new Pedego Electric Bike. And losing 90 pounds along the way. Riding from his base in Colorado thru all sorts of weather including heat, heavy rain and some "polar bear rides" (as he called them). All that and more on this week's PEDEGO PODCAST and our ongoing "ebike adventures". Here on OC TALK RADIO, Orange County's only community radio station.
How does Vital Link of Orange County inspire students to explore and experience career pathways? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Vital Link of Orange County President Brian Dozer. He explains how the college and career exploration nonprofit is able to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.vitallinkoc.org
This week we're happy to showcase another passionate Pedego owner. An appeals attorney named Duane Daiker out of Tampa, Florida who found his ebike so appealing that he started his own podcast to chronicle his own journeys and experiences called ELECTRIC BIKE RADIO.
Taking us thru his own evolution from regular bike rider to ebike enthusiast, as he found a way to get his wife back on the road after she suffered a serious heart attack at 50. Giving her the confidence and capability to ride again. And opening up a whole new world of adventure (for both of them) like their recent trip through the National Parks of Utah. Going farther than they once thought possible. And telling the world all about it. On ELECTRIC BIKE RADIO and this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.
How does the South Coast Air Quality Management District keep the air clean for more than 17 million people in large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including the Coachella Valley? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with South Coast Air Quality Management District Executive Officer Wayne Nastri. He talks about the AQMD’s mission which is to clean the air and protect the health of all residents in the District. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.aqmd.gov
Hear again OC Entrepreneur Don DiCostanzo's amazing journey to starting this fast growing, OC based Electric Bicycle company. And how he built a dedicated dealer network of nearly 200 Pedego dealers (many of whom are on "2nd act careers" after retiring from banking, aviation sales, Wall Street and even pro golf). On this week's special Thanksgiving rerun of the PEDEGO PODCAST.
How does the Junior League of Orange County promote voluntarism and leadership skills to improve the community? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Junior League of Orange County Immediate Past President Sabrina Beg. She talks about how the non-profit organization has been training women for 65 years and tackling issues in Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.jlocc.org
Who says you can't successfully run two businesses at once? Not today's guest, Jordan Clark. A hard charging corporate executive who found himself out on the road (as always). But stranded in his hotel down by the beach with an afternoon to kill.
He spots a Pedego Electric Bike in his hotel lobby and on a whim decides to rent one and try riding a bit (not easy with his then 330 pound frame). And eureka! He gets his own eBike epiphany and decides to buy a few for fun. Only to end up buying the whole store in Summerlin, NV and two more in Henderson and Lake Las Vegas. After dropping 80 pounds along the way from his new found passion for riding.
All while continuing to run his own corporate meeting business from his base in Las Vegas.
Showing once again what can happen when people simply say "Hello Fun" and start pedaling along on a Pedego. And follow the path driving more and more entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to the eBike Revolution.
In honor of our Veteran's Day, listen to this great interview w/the one Vet's group founded by Vets called Nation's Finest about their 49-year history of helping veterans integrate back into civilian life after they leave the military. On attorney Teresa McQueen's program WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE. Here on OC TALK RADIO.
How can a person live 19 years with pancreatic cancer? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with 19 year pancreatic cancer survivor Robert Luna. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Roberta is the Host and Executive Producer of the OC Talk Radio podcast Living Hope Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer, which live streams on Thursdays at 11 AM. She talks about her journey living with the deadly disease and how she’s trying to bring awareness to the world’s toughest cancer and raise money for pancreatic cancer research. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.livinghopepc.com www.pancan.org
Today we talk with former physician Erwin Bondareff who at 90 jumped on an eBike and kept going. Eventually convincing his son and daughter-in-law, David and Brenda Bondareff to ride along with him, after which they decided to leave their long careers in hospitality and find a new way to serve others by opening their own Pedego Electric Bike store in Bethesda, Maryland. Where dad serves as a living inspiration (and enthusiastic salesman), sharing his new found passion and purpose. And recruiting others to jump on a bike and join the eBike Revolution. Here on the PEDEGO PODCAST. On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
What amenities are offered on the 13-hundred acre site of the Great Park in Irvine? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Irvine Mayor & Great Park Chair Farrah Khan. She also talks about the development of the Wild Rivers water park. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.yourgreatpark.org
Many years ago, our guest suffered a debilitating car injury, severing his sciatica leading to long lasting pain and loss of function in his left leg. Since then, he's refused to give up, logging long bike rides for both physical and mental well being. And when that became too physically hard, he found a whole new way to pursue his passions of "birding and biking" when he walked into a Pedego Electric bike store in Wheaton, Illinois (50 miles from his home) and rode out with his new ebike.
Logging in over 5000 miles in his first six months as he follows his heart and goes where few bird watchers can manage on long trips thru long forgotten trails from Green Bay to the Mississippi. Like Johnny Appleseed, sowing smiles along the way and seeing what most others miss.
Listen as he recounts his routes and share in his indominable spirit and determination to always see what's over the next horizon. And go where the wild geese go. Here on the Pedego Podcast and EBike Revolution. Right here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming, not screaming talk radio.
How does the Laguna Art Museum maintain its status of being the premier museum of California art? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Laguna Art Museum Executive Director Julie Perlin Lee. She talks about how the Museum collects and exhibits works of art that were created by California artists or represent the life and history of the state. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.lagunaartmuseum.org
Today we talk with pioneers James and Rachele Lorentzen about how (and why) they gave up their careers in aircraft sales and Olympic Swimming (respectively) to follow a different current and open a Pedego Electric Bike store in Tucson, Arizona. Riding the range in their new eBikes and loving the Wild West experience of selling Electric Bikes to ranchers (and all the other suburban and city dwellers riding along). On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. On Orange County's only online business channel, OC TALK RADIO.
How does Community Legal Aid SoCal provide advocates for justice in Orange and Los Angeles Counties? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Community Legal Aid SoCal Executive Director Kate Marr.
She talks about the organization’s mission to help people fight injustice by providing compassionate, high quality legal aid and advocates for stronger communities. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. Hotline: 800-834-5001
From Wall Street to Main Street. That's today's story on the PEDEGO PODCAST as we talk with entrepreneurs Lisa and Skip Badaloto about their amazing journey from trading bonds on Wall Street to opening an EBike store in Fort Meyers, Florida. As they say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of NY in their second act career and "hello fun". Courtesy of PEDEGO Electric Bikes (and the EBike Revolution). On Orange County's only online business channel, OC TALK RADIO.
What are the answers to many breast cancer questions? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County Breast Surgeon Dr. Jay K. Harness. He’s the co-founder of the website Breast Cancer Answers and the co-author of the Breast Cancer Answers Book.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He talks about the many concerns people have about the disease that impacts one in eight women in the U.S. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.breastcanceranswers.com
Join us as we wander along with the Wanderpreneurs, Aaron and Lauren as they permanently travel the country in an RV with their two kids Casen and Calista...and a couple of Pedego Electric Bikes (to make their adventures go even further). Including why they sold their home and took to the road. Where they're heading. And how it might take a lifetime of travel to get there.
All on this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. Here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studio here at the University of California Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. Thursdays at noon PT.
Welcome to LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE: Your Weekly BS with Barry Saywitz as we explore both sides of today's COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE market. Including the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and the best solutions going forward. With our "no bs", "no blue sky" discussion with the real buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, lenders and borrowers and planners and developers really driving our commercial real estate market here in Southern California.
Hosted by our "man in the middle", Barry Saywitz, President of The Saywitz Company, a national commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California with branch offices in San Diego. And Saywitz Properties which owns, manages, leases and maintains its own portfolio of multifamily properties, high end condos and apartment buildings (named one of the fastest growing apartment owners in Orange County).
Tune in to our first episode as Barry talks about his experiences on both sides of the table. Why he's hosting this weekly discussion and the types of topics and prominent guests he'll be bringing onto this show.
"It's the show we've been waiting to bring our audience for 10 years," says OC TALK RADIO station manager Paul Roberts. So LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE right on Orange County's only online business channel, every Tuesday at 9am PT. On Orange County's only online business channel, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios here at the University of California Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.
We already know that this coronavirus (marked COVID-19 for the year it was discovered) is more like it's past cousins SARS and MERS and deadlier than the flu. And because it's new and has crossed over from animals again, we have no natural immunity to it. But what else do we know about this pandemic (at this point in time). And what are the real fears if we can't slow it down and "flatten the growth curve" (Hint: Lack of hospital beds and ventilators). Listen to this great summary with well known "medical missionary" and local speaker on Internal Medicine and Geriatrics and Preventive Health Education, Dr. Trinh from Memorial Care (who also works with Alzheimers-OC and Irvine Clinical Research). On this very informative episode of OC SPOTLIGHT, here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Don't miss OC's first big eSports Fast Pitch, Conference and Tournament TODAY (Friday, Feb. 28th) from 10am-5pm at the Garden Grove Community Center. Or listen to this week's OC SPOTLIGHT where we talk with Scott Kelly from Black Dog Venture Partners about how and why they started this event (and what comes next!) Here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Check out our interview with Stephen Silver from SoCal Startup Day, Orange County's first big startup event being held at Hangar 244 at The Great Park this Wednesday, Feb 26 from noon-8pm. Sponsored by everyone from the Tech Coast Angels to Tech Coast Venture Network, OCTANe, WeWork, Gigasavvy, the OC Startup Council and many, many more, this is the event for you if you're interested in the growing OC Startup scene from VCs and Angel Investors to Accelerators, Incubators and meeting many startups themselves (pitching and competing for over $100,000 in prizes). Get your tickets at www.SoCalStartupDay.com.
If you think that politics is just too polarized and tribal to even talk anymore (much less tackle the real issues facing us today), then you'll be encouraged by the quiet work of the Citizen's Climate Lobby, a non-partisan group with chapters across the country that is designed to bring all sides together around constructive climate change legislation (like their innovative carbon tax and dividend idea to help us wean ourselves off fossil fuels, using the increasing carbon tax to provide a "carbon dividend" back to ordinary people to help pay for this transition from one energy source to another). They've even created bi-partisan House and Senate CLIMATE CAUCUSES with members like Democratic Senators Debbie Stabebow and Tammy Baldwin (from Michigan and Wisconsin) along with Republicans Marco Rubio from Florida and Susan Collins from Maine to talk about these issues and consider bi-partisan solutions. Amazing! Learn more about all that they're doing by tuning into this week's OC SPOTLIGHT here on OC TALK RADIO including their upcoming Southern California Regional Conference Saturday, Feb.21 and Sunday, Feb. 22 at Cal State-LA. Or visit their site www.citizensclimatelobby.org
Why just cover up or mask smells when you can actually kill them completely? That's what serial entrepreneur JC Baselli asked himself when he stumbled into the smelly world of "odor control". He'd seen the cheap "christmas trees" people hung in their cars or the heavy sprays they used to mask cigarette smells or other innumerable odors that just wouldn't go away. And what he discovered was the stuff places like fish canneries and slaughterhouses use to kill smells (chlorine dioxide, ClO2). And a triple patented, proprietary process he calls CLO2-DMG that allows the chemicals to remain in their solid, stable state until you mix them together (sort of like a Tide Pod does in washing clothes). Giving the public access to this amazing compound in a safe, easy and affordable way for the first time that can be shipped on Amazon or sold at places like Home Depot and WalMart. And thus was born an empire of "smell solutions" from his Auto Shocker and Home Shocker to newer RV Shockers and Marine Shockers as well.j
If you want to hear an amazing entrepreneurial success story in the most unlikely industry, then you'll love this one! It has that sweet smell of success. As heard on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalKRadio.biz #OCTalkRadio
Listen as NBA Star Rick Darnell Discusses Cannabis and Building Businesses After Basketball brought to you Women in Electroics as heard on OC TALK RADIO.
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Welcome to this special edition of HIRE POWER RADIO. Where we got the special opportunity to interview Sarah Goggins, the Chief People Officer for all of Staples US Retail stores at one of their new in-store, SPOTLIGHT SPACES . Part of a pilot program being tested here in Orange County that hopes to dramatically retool and rethink their 1000+ stores and turn them into more of a "community space" for their customers to work, learn and grow.
A new initiative that started with a nationwide "listening tour" that took Sarah, as head of HR, across the country to hear just what their store employees were thinking. Here's some of that conversation and what she learned...
Check out this amazing, inspirational story about a new school that's just opened here in OC (modeled on the first successful program of its kind in the country in LA) that teaches autistic and other special needs kids STEM. That's right. The most rigorous curriculum for a class of kids most other people give up on, proving that there is potential in all of us to excel (if only someone believes and gives us the chance). It's the innovative STEM3 Academy here in Irvine now open to all parents with special needs kids with a qualified IEP (Independent Educational Plan) as determined by their school district. Or for private enrollment as well.
Having done this interview, I still can't believe it! This is an amazing story you'll want to share with others. Particularly those in our thriving tech community.
Freelance Car Designer Bryan S. Thompson (formerly w/Nissan) talks about growing up a gay kid in rural Arizona and dreaming of being a car designer. How everyone told him he "didn't fit" and could never get into this industry. And how he persevered and literally knocked on doors of major car design studios in Europe until someone finally came out, took a look and told him how to do it.
Which is why he's creating a special scholarship for LGBTQ kids (like him) who are "driven by design".
Tune it and share his amazing story with anyone who's ever felt "different" or that they "didn't fit" and how incredible it is to find your true passion and "tribe". And join him for his special fundraiser at the Liberace Estate in Palm Springs this Friday, Oct. 18th for a night of eating and dancing and raising funds for this very personal cause. And who knows? You might even win one of his cars? Dreams can come true. It can happen to you. If you have the drive (and talent) to succeed...
We catch up with 80s Superstar Gino Vannelli as he returns to LA for a special concert Saturday, Oct. 12 at the incredible Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. We hear again how he crashed the gates at A&M studios back in the 70s to personally meet Herb Albert (who signed him the next week). And how he went on to record numerous Gold and Platinum records with them into the 90s. Then how he drifted to Europe and other styles when American music changed. And how he's touring again with continued passion and a catalog of new music covering a wider swath of material and sounds from his original romantic hits to his renewed interest in acoustic jazz and classical singing. As a long time fan of his music, I can honestly say he's never sounded better!
Tickets are going fast for Gino's return to LA this Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Don't miss it! We'll see you there...
Too many men my age don't get themselves tested for prostate cancer given their fear of the usual surgery and its side affects for impotency and pain. No reason any longer here in OC with the Pacific Coast Urology Center's breakthru UltraSound treatment which Dr. Robert Pugash has been pioneering overseas with his patients for years and now offers locally thru his clinics in Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos (now that it's recently been certified here in this country as well).
Imagine. A totally non-invasive treatment to destroy prostate cancer cells without the pain and blood loss and long recovery time associated with traditional prostate surgery. One that focuses ultrasound to travel right thru your body to focus just on the specific cancer area, without the harmful effects of other forms of radiation. It's mind boggling as we discuss this relatively new-to-the-US treatment with Dr. Robert Pugash and his efforts to train and bring this technology to other surgeons across the country thru his separate partnership with HIFU Prostate Services (for "High Intensity Focused Ultrasound").
On this week's OC SPOTLIGHT...highlighting the most amazing people doing the most incredible things right here in our own backyard. On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
We produce a show for West Virginia University's DATA MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS program. An online Masters Program that looks at "the intersection of data driven decision making and modern marketing practices" taught by actual marketing practitioners around the country.
In it, they talk about topics in marketing today (often involving data) and today's topic centered around making sense of all the new marketing channels.
At the end, I sometimes get to ask the host and their guest a question, and this week I asked "so how about the channel we're on now? Should today's brands and brand managers be using podcasts to tell their stories?"
LISTEN TO THEIR REPLY. And let us know if you agree...
Celebrate the 100 Year anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles that ended the FIRST World War exactly a century ago...TODAY! Enter the concert through an open-air French café, and step into the revelry and bacchanalia that broke out in the CITY OF LIGHTS, as peace was restored back in 1919 as ROUGE, a Seattle based "chanteuse singer" and band combines humor, music, artistry, and fun into a spectacular performance that ranges from 1920's Parisian classics (think Edith Piaf) to Django Reihhardt style Gypsy Jazz. Le Hot Club and it's "hot jazz" comes to life TONITE, 7:30pm at Orange County's real life "Great Gatsby mansion"...Fullerton's MUCKENTHALLER CULTURAL CENTER. So party like it's 1919. For tix, directions and info visit www.TheMUCK.ORG. From Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
It's time for the 41st Annual IRISH FAIR and MUSIC FESTIVAL. A great event at our own GREAT PARK right here in Irvine that takes place June 15th and 16th from 10am-7pm. Join us as we chat with the man behind this Celtic showcase about their dazzling displays of Irish dancing, Irish Music, Irish Wolfhounds and Irish Whiskey (literally "the breath of life" in Gaelic). Brought to you by the good folks at Guinness ("good for you"as their old Irish ads used to say) and their many other fine sponsors from the Great Park's Five Points Homes to many of our own local pubs (like Costa Mesa's classic Harp, the newer Auld Dubliner and Muldoon's too). 'Tis a day the whole family will enjoy. A classic "ceili" for anyone with any ties to the "old sod" (and those who just wish they were Irish). A grand affair you won't want to miss and will long remember. Drinking, dancing, singing, sheep herding and storytelling. What more could you ask for a fine Father's Day like this? (free parking too!). Visit www.theirishfair.org to learn more...
Join us for the inaugural episode of our new series BUSINESS PULSE RADIO, measuring the heartbeat of business today with real entrepreneurs discussing the many methods to start and grow their businesses today. Starting with Luis Cota, President and CEO of Elite Beverage discussing their ultra premium tequila, Comisario Tequila (the most awarded tequila brand in the world). Only on Orange County's only business channel, OC Talk Radio.
Pleased to have Farrell Hirsch, the Chief Executive Officer of Fullerton's beloved Muckenthaler Cultural Museum (affectionately known as "The Muck") in to discuss all that's going on in at one of Orange County's overlooked treasures. Commissioned at an original cost of $35,000, the Muckenthaler home was built by Walter and Adella Muckenthaler in 1924 atop a hill in Fullerton. The 18-room, 8.5-acres mansion was donated to the city in 1965 by Harold Muckenthaler, who wished to see his childhood home used as a cultural center for the public. Known as popular site for weddings and parties, not everyone knows about it's many arts programs and exhibits as well. Nor the many music concerts held in its outdoor amphitheater, like the upcoming performance by legendary band leader Doc Severinsen on May 9. And the six Thursday night concerts that make up their annual JAZZ FESTIVAL May 16-June 20th. So quit "mucking around" and make your way to www.TheMuck.org to learn more. And check out their 25th annual Motor Car Festival as well May 18 and 19th. For whether it's "cool" or "hot", it's probably happening at Fullerton's Muckenthaller Cultural Museum...
Don't miss OC's LARGEST MIXER this Thursday, March 28 from 4-8pm at the OC Fairgrounds. With 15+ local chambers of commerce and 130+ other business booths to visit and learn from. Plus full networking area and free business seminars (including one from OC TALK RADIO on "The Power of Podcasting"). Stop by and say "hi" as we'll be live streaming from there as well. Visit LARGEST MIXER.com to learn more...
Learn more about the upcoming Junior Hack-A-Thon put together by TECHNOSSUS at their HQ (corner of Main and Von Karman) from 10am-4pm, sponsored by HYUNDAI CAPITAL and UCI Center for Digital Transformation for the Boys and Girls Club of Central OC this Saturday, March 16. And meet the future "coders" of Orange County. See you there!
Pick up some amazing tips from Master Networker, John Dade (founder of THE CIGAR NIGHT-BUSINESS MIXER GROUP-OC ) on THE RAAD LIFE as he talks about the phenomenal growth of this group and how important it is to still "meet people", physically "press the flesh" and share a low key/high engagement experience with local business owners and executives (like you). So whether you crave cigars or just want to try something different, make plans to attend their next smokin' Business Networking Event Feb 13 @ The Winery in Tustin. We'll see you there!
The massive music industry show known as NAMM (for "National Association of Music Merchandisers) returns to take over the entire Anaheim Convention Center this week, Thursday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 27 as all the leading manufacturers of guitars, drums and other musical instruments make their way to Orange County for this annual gathering of the clan. More than just another trade show, it's a musical circus with performances and appearances by many of the leading rock and roll, hip hop and country artists (past and present), along with all the people who work behind the scenes to record their music and put on their performances.
And in a world where anyone can now make professional recordings in their own home or garage and push that music out to world thru sites like Soundcloud and Social Media, that industry has never been bigger or more diverse. Take for example our guest from MUSIC.iLUV, a new app that allows you to perform along with professional tracks or tracks you've recorded, collaborate with other musicians around the world and then share that new creation instantly thru social media. The app even has built in features to help improve the sound and make anyone an instant musician. "An augmented reality social musical app for future artists to create, practice and perform music" in a way never seen before.
The Music.iLuv app is backed by research done at Harvard University and the University of Southern California on what motivates digital-age kids, how they learn and behave, and what learning processes they prefer and grew out of an original grant by the US National Science Foundation.
Music.iLuv was developed with the expertise of the following esteemed advisors: Robert Cutietta, Professor of Music and Dean of the School of Music and Dance, University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and author of the book, "How to Raise Musical Kids." Dr Umida Avloni, Ph.D. from Uzbek Institute of Arts (USSR). Her expertise is in piano, music theory and composition; Dr Sven Dickinson, Professor and past Chair of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada; and Dr. Sam Heidari, CEO of Quantenna Communications, who is a widely-recognized leader in electrical engineering technology. He serves as an adviser on both business and technology development for the Music.iLuv app. He also provides proven expertise in pitch detection.
Music.iLuv makes it's debut at this year's fascinating NAMM SHOW along with countless other apps, instruments and recording technology. Tune it to hear more!
If you're wealthy enough, you can hire a financial or investment adviser. But what if you just need someone to help you along in your own financial planning? Then you need a financial coach. Similar to a fitness coach, they help improve the fitness of your finances by showing you better moves, teaching you how to execute them properly and then holding you accountable for getting it down. Listen to this week's episode of CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP to learn more of this new, low cost category of financial advise. Sort of like LEGAL ZOOM (but for finances).
Listen as wealth manager Tyrone French talks with United Success Network about their unique "help those in need" crowdfunding platform. Here on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalKradio.net.
Why are we so afraid of planning for final expenses? It's not like we can avoid them by just putting them off. Is it just because we're part of the Peter Pan generation and never going to get old? Or do we just think we can't afford to cover them in advance. Tune in as financial planner Tyrone French talks us thru this taboo topic and shows us how we can (for a few bucks now) buy everlasting peace. On this week's installment of CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP. Only on www.OCTalkRadio.net.
There’s a widening wealth gap between the “haves” and the “have nots”. So which side of the divide are you on? And how do you bridge that gap and gain greater economic control, freedom and security for yourself and your loved ones? Welcome to CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP. The only show with weekly, workable tips, ideas and suggestions for average income earners LIKE YOU on how to regain control of your financial future, from the man who’s helped millions….Tyrone French from TYRONE FRENCH and ASSOCIATES. Right here on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Join us as Tom Manzo from California Business and Industrial Alliance (CABA) as he talks with attorney Rob Pepple from Epstein, Becker, Green as they discuss the controversial Private Atttorney General Act (PAGA) here in California, commonly known as the "sue your boss act" which empowers employees to sue their employer on behalf of the state. Here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.
Greenpeace's vessel the Artic Sunrise has been pulling into ports along the CA coast as part of a larger campaign bringing attention to the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco next month, Sept. 12-14 as well as Governor Jerry Brown’s climate legacy. Mary Sweeters, Climate and Energy Campaigner with Greenpeace "leads" us around the vessel as well as maps out the plan to hold Gov Brown more accountable in leaving an environmental legacy of reducing the numbers of oil and gas drilling permits in use in California.
THis week we talk we jlkjkljkljkl re: OC FAIR on this week's OC SPOTLIGHT right here on OC Talk Radio.
We produce a fascinating show called The Next Chapter that tries to answer (from a practical and philosophical point of view) what comes next...particularly for us aging baby boomers who've been gifted with a whole extra inning in life. As a group, we baby boomers will live longer than any generation in history with many of us making it well into our nineties or beyond. So what will we do with that bonus time and our new found next chapter? Hosted by former CEO coach and evangelical minister Charlie Hedges, this show took an unexpected turn the last three weeks into exploring religion. Will our aging group of baby boomers find our way back to the "faith of our fathers" (as the end grows nearer). Or will we stick to our "enlightened" agnosticim and/or scientific athesim? Or find a "new religion" in some new age "force" to make sense of the universe and our place in it. These are (after all) the age old questions that have gnawed at man since the dawn of time. Who are we, where did we come from and where are we going? The so called "meaning of life". But as I note in this post series summary, we seem to be entering into a strange new world where a growing number of people just don't care about these questions at all anymore. Meaning we've lost faith not just in our leaders but in faith itself. We trust no one and believe in nothing. So it's not just a battle between "believers" and "non-believers" (in politics, religion, philosophy, democracy or any belief system you can name) but the emergence of a new category never seen before...NO belevers. People for whom "none of the above" is the default answer to just about any question you can ask. Where the majority of voters (here in Orange County and elsewhere) are now listed in the voter roles as "decline to state". And where a growing majority of people would rather stick a needle in their eye than talk about politics, philosophy, religion or anything "greater than themselve". So do you agree with my gloomy assessment that we're in some strange new "post belief" world. Where facts are all fungible, news is all fake and the experts are all wrong? And is this just a transition to some new "age of enlightenment" or the new normal. A new dark age where anything goes, chaos rules and the old rules or belief systems just don't apply. Or even interest us anymore...
Don't miss the worlds largest PET AND PET PRODUCTS EXPO this weekend (Friday, April April 27 thru Sunday, April 29th) at the OC Fair and Event Center. Listen to this week's OC SPOTLIGHT as we share all that you'll see including bldgs full of cats and dogs, birds and reptiles (this being the largest reptile exhibit around). Watch the police dog demos, catch the SplashDog demos (as they judge which dog will jump the farthest into an above ground swimming pool to catch a frisbee) and see a world of animals you've only dreamed of. You can even checkout the dozens of dog and cat rescue organizations placing pets with families like yours right there, on the spot. It's all there and more at the world's LARGEST PET AND PET PRODUCTS EXPO, this weekend at the OC Fairgrounds.
Got a chance to chat with one of the cast members for the latest DISNEY ON ICE production skating thru SoCal this week. This version focusing on the film FROZEN won't make it to OC this tour. But for those willing to make the drive to Citizen's Business Bank Arena in Ontario next weekend (April 26-29), I can tell you (as one Disney fan to another) the trek is well worth it! For more info, visit https://www.disneyonice.com/frozen
For those of you that couldn't make it to the OC Fairgrounds recently for OC's LARGEST MIXER, you missed one heck of a party. Thousands of people packed into a bldg at the Fairgrounds sampling local cuisine and connecting with the most amazing cross section of OC business owners imaginable including OC TALK RADIO (that was priviliged to be a media sponsor and streaming live from the event from 4-8pm.) Check out their website to see all that you missed. Get more information on next year's event and reserve your space and place for 2019 soon. It definitely sells out quickly...
Can you name ALL the people Cal Optima covers and serves here in Orange County including DREAMERS, Foster Kids and the severerly disabled? Tune into this week's OC SPOTLIGHT and hear Claudia Shambaugh (OC Talk Radio's Public Affairs Director) talk with CAL OPTIMA CEO Michael Shrader about the size and scope of their organization and mission. For example, did you know that Cal Optima currently serves 1/4 of our OC population? Then tune in and you'll be surprised at all they do (and who they do it for). Only on Orange County's only online community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
This week our OC SPOTLIGHT is shining brightly on our next door neighbor, the incredible South Coast Repertory Theatre, one of the few places promoting, developing and producing original plays here in Southern California. Our Public Affairs Director Claudia Shambaugh talks with SCR's Public Relations Director Tania Thompson about the theatre's 50 year odyssey from "beachfront to Broadway" and their Tony award winning history. Plus their upcoming Playwright's Festival and new productions and all their other wide ranging community outreach programs. Hear the whole story of where they've been, what they're doing and where they're heading as SCR continues to grow in stature and success here in our community (and across the country). On Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalKRadio.net.
Matt Heinz from Heinz Marketing talks about the success of his podcast SALES PIPELINE RADIO and how he went from being a skeptic to a fanatic about the power of podcasting to brand yourself, build an audience and create meaningful engagement with prospects and customers alike. As he says, "what's it worth to get 30 minutes of someone's time to tell your story?"
On this week's OC SPOTLIGHT we talk to a long time forensic accountant, John Stirling Kinross, who has collected and chronicled his most amazing divorce cases in a new book specifically for women entitled HOW YOUR HUSBAND SCREWS YOU IN DIVORCE (and how you can protect yourself by BULLET PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE). In it he gives fascinating case studies ("horror stories" as he calls them) of affluent, intelligent women who in the name of love did NOT treat their marriage as a real contract nor insist on the same level of clarity, transparancy and legal protection that they would in any other form of partnership.
"We prepare for all types of disasters," says author John Stirling Kinross. "So why not divorce?" Learn from the mistakes of others in this series of real life examples (none of which you'll ever believe could possibly happen to you) and take the simple, precautionary steps John recommends to truly protect yourself from the "doomsday scenario" that you hope and pray will never happen. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. And thereby BULLET PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE from the disaster of divorce.
There is a united way here in the OC to tackle homelessness and it's being led by the actual UNITED WAY of Orange County. With a wide assortment of public and private partners in business, churches, cities and community groups, their goal is to solve this persistent problem once and for all (or at least make a meaningful dent in the size and suffering of this persistent population).
We recently invited United Way-OC's new President and CEO Susan Parks into our studios to talk about their ambitious initiative (one of the few we can think of that unites people from all across the different political and economic spectrums of this county) as part of our OC SPOTLIGHT series of weekly public affairs programming, hosted by Claudia Shambaugh...longtime KUCI host and our newest Public Affairs Director here at OC Talk Radio (Orange County's only community radio station).
Listen as Charley Wright, host of STRATEGIC INVESTOR RADIO (sydicated on AssetTV, Daily Alts and the Thomson-Reuters financial terminals) talks with OC Talk Radio founder Paul Roberts about the Power of Podcasting.
See all the characters in the MARVEL UNIVERSE from Spiderman to Ironman and The Avengers come to life at Orange County's HONDA CENTER, June 20-23. As we interview the actor who portrays "Spiderman" in this action packed live show. Go to www.MarvelUniverseLive.com to learn more...
Listen as Collective2 Founder, Matthew Klein, discusses their new Peer-to-Peer Trading Platform on the first episode of their new weekly show Collective2's TOP TRADER RADIO, right here on OC Talk Radio.
Listen to the premiere episode of our newest show, HIRE POWER, hosted by Rick Girard from Stride Search as he talks with Tom Chaparro from The Newport Group about "How to Place Talent at a Company with a Crappy Reputation", only on OC TALK RADIO...Orange County's only business talk radio station.
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Join the Parentis Health Foundation for their upcoming 9, Wine and More Charity Golf InvitationalTuesday, June 6th at the prestigious Pelican Hills Golf Club. For more information on this event benefitting OC Seniors and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, visit www.ParentisHealth.com/Foundation. 9 holes of golf, a special wine tasting, gourmet treats, mini-spa services and a special pop-up fashion boutique. See you there!
Check out this latest installment of our OC SPOTLIGHTS series where we interview the most amazing people doing the most incredible things...right here in your own backyard. This week it's Jenenne Macklin, who's three day workshop on How To Manifest Your Money...NOW is being held on May 26-28 at the Garland Hotel in North Hollywood. So what's holding you back from achieving your dreams? Are you ready for the extra thirty years of longevity many of us find at the end our lives? And if so, how will you pay for it? What does your retirement look like? How do you make your financial dreams come true? And how will you know you're finally "there"? What does "there" look like? All these are topics she and her select group of speakers will help you address over this three day weekend. Complete with personal coaching and a personalized road map to financial success. Go to www.manifestmoneynow.live to learn more. Or check out this week's edition of the OC SPOTLIGHT...only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
For those of you still marketing likes it's 1999, listen to why you should NOT buy email lists and continue to send out unsolicited junk. With Jim Obermayer from the Sales Lead Management Assn interviewing Jeanne Hopkins, current Exec VP and CMO at Ipswitch (and former VP of Marketing for HUBSPOT, one of the top marketing platforms around). On our recent show SLMA RADIO.
When asked if she still buys email lists, Jeanne says "oh, gosh no." Why? Cause they just don't work. Who opens unsolicited junk, particularly with the threat that it might contain a virus? That's the number one way someone plants a bug on your computer by getting you to open an email from someone you don't know.
Second, no email marketing platform will even allow you to add a list anymore that you bought from someone else. In fact, they'll kick you off if you try. Why? Cause with all the CAN-SPAM rulessigned into law in 2003, sending out unsolicited stuff is the fastest way to getting "blacklisted" by all the email providers like Google, etc. "You WILL get blacklisted" if you try it," says Jeanne, "and you WILL spend considerable time trying to get off that list"...and not getting the rest of your email permanently placed in everyone's "spam folder".
But people still believe in unicorns and silver bullets, admits Jeanne. "Particularly sales people," says Jeanne, "who still believe you can send anything, any time to anyone you want"...without them "opting in" first and giving you permission to send them something thru email. "Those days are gone" conclude Jim and Jeanne.
Listen as Caren Cioffi, Executive VP and General Manager for Brightcove(a pioneering force in the field of online video marketing) discusses the Ins and Outs, Dos and Donts of content marketing with video..and how they measure and track the analytics, audience and ROI on these content marketing techniques. On SALES PIPELINE RADIO, heard locally on OC TALK RADIO(Orange County's only online, community radio station.)
Listen to our latest interview on OC Talk Radio with Lindsay Penner who skates the part of "Belle" (from "Beauty and The Beast") in the latest DISNEY ON ICE show (DREAM BIG) returning to the Long Beach Arena on April 20-23 and then April 27-30 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
A Special story for St. Patrick's Day about a man who'a thist for more brought him to the US from Ireland. And who found that instead of fortune, the real American Dream was building "Wells of Life" for women and children dying of thirst in Africa. Listen to him tell his story on this week's installment of THE NEXT CHAPTER with Charlie Hedges. How more people have access to a cell phone than a clean supply of water around the world. And how one man can make can make a difference...
Disney on Icereturns to Southern California with all the classic characters you've come to love plus routines from all the recent Disney movies...and we've got tix and an EXCLUSIVE interview with one of the cast dancers (who plays ARIEL, among others). FInd out what it's like to live a life "on the ice and on the road" and hear how they travel round the world speading the Disney magic to kids of all ages. Here on Orange County's only communty radio station, www.OC Talk Radio.net.
The spectacle that is Cavalia's ODYSSEO returns to OC for a return engagement. And we talk again with the founder of this show (Normand Latourelle) about his early days promoting and developing Cirque du Soleil and how that experience led him to create this "Cirque like show" with horses added to it for even more of an emotional connection, appeal and dazzling display of acrobatics. You won't want to miss this one! Only on OC Talk Radio...Orange County's only community radio station.
Welcome to THE WRAP, the beginning (not the end) of our newest show here on OC Talk Radio(Orange County's only community radio station) hosted by Steve Cederquist, President of Cornerstone Property Services and forever known as one of the top general contractors on HGTV's hit show FLIP OR FLOP. For his first show here on our station, Steve talks with the amazing angels at Mirakles.org about their inspirational work helping heal damaged adults. And then he ends by talking with his friend Christy Gibel from Lifetime's hit reality show LITTLE WOMEN: LA about life in the public eye and the "reality" of reality TV. All that and more as Steve shares stories and conversations with the people in his life AFTER the cameras are off.
Stories are the coin of the realm when it comes to the Internet. Everyone wants to give facts and figures about their product or service, but stories are what customers remember. Listen as Park Howell discusses the art of "business storytelling" on this week's CONTACT MARKETING radio w/author of Stu Heinecke (author of the bestseller "How to Get a Meeting w/Anyone") only here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC Talk Radio.
Listen as Paul Roberts continues his conversation with veteran wholesaler Bob Hennessey about the new StrategyCasters and how their professionally produced, interview style podcasts with Fund Managers and Strategists can help explain their investment strategies directly to Registered Independent Advisers (RIAs) and the clients and become a key tool for their wholesalers to use to start conversations, get meetings and follow up with these targeted advisers.
David Armstrong, portfolio manager for Cedar Capital, was Strategic Investor Radio’s very first guest when the program debuted in October 2014. In this episode, Mr. Armstrong is back with host Charley Wright, as the two men discuss Cedar Capital’s “unique and innovative investment strategies” and approach to portfolio construction.
Cedar Capital works exclusively with investment advisors who then maintain a personal relationship with clients. The firm’s Market Advantage Portfolios (“MAPs”) are held within separately managed accounts (“SMAs”) or investors can hold assets directly by copying Cedar Capital’s allocation weights. Those weights are based on models used by endowments and foundations, and generally break down to equal parts private equity (“PE”), absolute-return strategies, and commodity and real estate exposure. MAPs achieves or emulates those exposures through ETFs and mutual funds.
In this episode of Strategic Investor Radio, host Charley Wright interviews Bill Kelly, the CEO of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (“CAIA”) Association. Bill began his career as a CPA for Price Waterhouse before moving on to asset management, where he had a nearly 30-year career on the “buy side.” Ultimately, he was the founding partner of an asset management firm that sold to Robeco, and he says this experience gave him a great deal of insight into how the industry runs.
Today, Bill is the CEO of the CAIA Association, and he says “our product is education.” The CAIA began conducting classes in 2003, when there were only 43 students – including previous Strategic Investor Radio guest Dick Pfister, who proudly boasts of his “#10” CAIA charter. Now the CAIA Association has more than 8,400 members in 90 different countries, and its annual class sizes are in the neighborhood of 6,000 students.
Wow! For over a year, we've been asking public policy officials here in Orange County "Is It a A Law", finding the craziest ordinances we can to try and stump them. And in all that time, only ONE guest (Councilman Mike Posey of Huntington Beach) ever answer all five questions correctly. Now, for the 2nd week in a row, we've had another guest go 5-0 (Kellee Fritzel, also from the City of Huntington Beach). Hmmm. Must be something in the water! See how you fare with this week's IS IT A LAW segment from our weekly, public policy show THE CITY SQUARE (hosted by the Association of California Cities-OC and Rutan and Tucker Law Firm that sponsors this segment of the show).
This week's wide ranging discussion starts off with our weekly look at what the Fed is or isn't going to do with interest rates right now (a topic on everyone's mind) and moves into a deeper discussion about how the Fed is really just there to control American Consumer Demand. That means it does not really factor in world economies and whatever demand there might be for our products overseas, especially with our dollar being so low relative to other currencies. So are they missing key elements when it comes to deciding whether to pump the economy or slow it down thru their control of the Federal lending rate...the so-called "discount rate" the Federal Reserve charges commercial banks and other depository institutions on loans they receive from their regional Federal Reserve Bank. You decide. Then listen to the last part where our hosts Hamid and Fay Hamadanchy discuss using funds from your 401K to purchase your next fund. You won't want to miss this one! Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Join Jon Marchese from CHOICE TV as talks all things real estate with one of OC's TOP real estate agents, Linda Ginex (as in Linda Ginex Sells Orange County) and Bruce Bryant, Publisher of Home and Realty Magazine. Only on OC's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Host Jon Marchese brings his successful CHOICE TV to radio along with the many celebrities, entrepreneurs and fascinating folks he meets in his day-to-day world of TV production, including his inaugural guest Steve Cedarquist, CEO of Cornerstone Property Services, famous for his work on HGTV's hit series "Flip or Flop". Steve Cederquist, CEO of Cornerstone Property Services, Inc
OK all your real, macho men. Do any of you ever get massages? Well being a boy from the Midwest, I thought the answer was "hell no". But you know? It wasn't bad! In fact, it was downright great. Listen along as I get a massage (ON THE AIR) on THE RAAD LIFE today (courtesy of the folks at Spa Gregories). Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Don't miss this wide ranging discussion about the possible economic impacts of our upcoming national election. How will the stock markets react (or will they?) What could massive deportation or immigration bans mean for our economy? And why isn't Wall Street more nervous about the political revolt happening on Main Street America?
Our host, Hamid Hamadanchy touches on all those topics, along with several more like potential "negative interest rates". What are they? How do they work? And will this uniquely European phenomenon ever find its way to our shore? Or what about the steady influx of influential Chinese investments here in Orange County and the continual flood of Chinese money coming into our county. How it helps prop up an already overheated housing market, with Chinese buyers buying anything and everything in sight for all cash. And how long will it continue?
You won't want to miss this wide ranging view of the some macro economic trends and their impact on our own long term housing market. Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Ok, all you smart cookies. Can u legally tie a giraffe to a telephone poll in Atlanta, Georgia? Or pawn your wooden leg in Delaware? Don't be stumped. Get a leg up on all your friends by listening to this week's segment of IS IT A LAW on our weekly public policy show, THE CITY SQUARE, brought to you by the Association of California Cities-OC and their sponsor Rutan and Tucker, Orange County's largest law firm, on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Don't miss the world's largest PET EXPO at the OC FAIRGROUNDS this weekend (April 22-24). Last year, over 45,000 people attended this pet extravaganza and this year promises to be even bigger with a Reptile show and sale, dozens of dog and cat breeds and all day entertainment including Splash Dogs (the dog diving demo you've seen on TV), a K-9 dog demonstration, the Weiner dog races, a big bird show and lots of other acts and entertainment. More than 300 Pet Organizations, Rescues and Retailers will be participating from ALL OVER Southern California and they hope to top last year's animal rescue record where over 600 dogs and cats were adopted and found new homes. If you love pets, this is the place to be. Hear more on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Don't miss the DISNEY ON ICE show that skates into Long Beach Arena this weekend starting Friday, April, 22 thru Sunday, April 24. Hear all about it here, on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
What's it like when you're father's a comedy icon, like Don Rickles? Or you fondest memories from youth are playing in front of the Sahara hotel in Vegas? Welcome to the world of Mindy Rickles, who talks to our host Cathy Katz about all that and more on this week's edition of our relationship show TALK TO CATHY. Hear what it was like going to school with the kids of other famous stars, like Carol Burnett's children and others. And how she resisted the siren song of comedy touring until a chance meeting with comedian Jeff Garlin (from Larry David's CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and elsewhere) gave this stay at home mom the confidence and opportunity to get up on stage herself. How does she balance home and work and the pressures of following in her father's big footsteps? Find out on this week's edition of Talk to Cathy, only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Can you pop another person's bubble gum bubble in Conway, AR? And can you walk your bear on the city street without a leash in Woodstock, NY. (Yes...THAT Woodstock). Sound silly? Wait until you hear the answers from our guests Chip Monaco and Tom Koutroulis from WASTE MANAGEMENT and Andy Trotter from WEST COAST ARBORISTS on the latest IS IT A LAW segment of our weekly public policy program, THE CITY SQUARE. Brought to you by The ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES-OC and RUTAN AND TUCKER, OC's largest law firm (and the sponsor for this segment). Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
If you think you've heard strange noises in your neighborhood, know that the Mummies are here at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. With over 1.4 million visitors experiencing Mummies of the World to date, the display at Bowers Museum will be the first time the exhibit has been to Orange County. As the largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, the exhibit provides a window into the lives of ancient people from every region of the world including Europe, South America and Ancient Egypt, Check out this week's OC SPOTLIGHT as we talk with one of the exhibit's "mummy specialists", James Schanandore (who teaches at the University of Wisconisn-La Crosse) about what makes this exhibit so interesting and unique. And watch this space closely as we give away some VIP tix to this exhibit in the coming month!
Even those who've served in the military don't always understand the great loans available to buy their home thru the Veteran's Administration. Who qualifies? What are the advantages and benefits? And does it take any extra time to process? All these questions and more are answered this week by our hosts, Hamid and Fay Hamadanchy as they look at one of the least understood Federally guaranteed loan programs available to all our veterans on this week's installment of the OC HOUSING CONNECTION, right here on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Is it against the law to fish with your hands in Kansas? Or walk barefoot in Texas without a $5 permit? Take the IS IT A LAW challenge in our weekly public policy show THE CITY SQUARE along with our guest this week, Orange County's elected Auditor-Controller Eric Woolery as he sharpens his pencil and breezes thru this test, getting 4 out of 5 right. How about you? Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net. Brought to you by the Association of California Cities-OC and the OC's largest law firm, Rutan and Tucker.
This week, we take a deep look at The Fed including it's history, structure and purpose. Who owns the Fed? What's is it's relationship to the 12 Federal Reserve Banks and what do they do? And (most importantly) what powers does the Fed have to increase or decrease money supply and affect the overall Monetary Policy of the United States. Join our hosts Hamid and Fay Hamadanchy as they pick up from last week and dive deeper into this mysterious, quasi-governmental body (after first reviewing this week's economic indicators and likely Fed action). Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
OK boys and girls. IS IT A LAW that you can't curse in front of a corpse in Texas? Or engage in turtle racing in Key West, Florida? Find out from our full house of experts including Mission Viejo Mayor Frank Ury and Paul Simonds, chair of the South Orange County Economic Coalition as they play IS IT A LAW on this week's installment of THE CITY SQUARE, hosted by the Association of California Cities-OC and sponsored in part by Orange County's largest law firm, Rutan and Tucker. Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Here is a powerful testimonial on the power of hosting your own radio show, particularly as it helps you open doors you otherwise couldn't open and meet anyone you want to meet. As described by Stu Heinecke, author of the new best seller "How to Get a Meeting With Anyone" and a host himself of CONTACT MARKETING RADIO here on www.OCTalkRadio.net. As heard on one of our other syndicated shows, THE SALES LEAD MANAGEMENT RADIO HOUR, with host Jim Obermayer.
It's tax season, which means figuring out how to use your home to its maximum tax advantage. So our experts, Hamid and Fay Hamadanchy, spend this episode of the OC HOUSING CONNECTION discussing tax considerations to home ownership with some tangible tips on how to maximize your home deductions (or at least not overlook the obvious!)
What are the different rules for deducting closing costs or the different rules concerning home improvement loans or energy saving programs? They even talk about different ways to structure your PMII (private mortgage insurance) so it may become deductible or exotic things like deducting your land lease costs (if there are any...something we typically only see in places like Irvine, Monarch Beach and Costa Mesa). Think of this show as a "tax tuneup"with tips, ideas and information you'll want to review with your CPA or certified tax planner. Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Is it illegal to get a fish drunk in Oklahoma? And are there "John Schools" in LA (sort of like "Traffic Schools") that allow you to wipe out your conviction for soliciting a prostitute? Find out on this week's episode of THE CITY SQUARE as they put Donna Boston, Director of the OC Sheriff's Emergency Management Division, to the test during this popular segment of our weekly public policy show. Wednesdays at 9am PST only on Orange County's only community radio station, ww.OCTalkRadio.net. Hosted by the Association of California Cities-OC and brought to you by OC's largest law firm,Rutan and Tucker along with the other show sponsors Waste Management, West Coast Arborist and the HERO program for financing home improvements on your property tax bill.
Hear the "Silver Surfer of Sales", Matt Heinz from Heinz Marketing as he talks with Meagen Eisenberg from MongoDB (one of the hot new databases emerging in the so-called "NoSQL" movement) as she quickly lists all the marketing software she uses to analyze her team's performance, track social engagement and improve her website and overall marketing performance. Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net and our show "Sales Pipeline" (part of a block of programming we stream live from the SLMALive Radio Network)...
Morgan Wright, a leading expert on cybercrime and cybersecurity whose executive leadership for CISCO and Alcatel-Lucent and work for the Departments of Justice, Defense and Homeland Security have made him a featured guest on national media outlets like Fox News (where, in fact, he was appearing on Greta Van Susteren's show right after his turn today on OC Talk Radio) was a guest on this week's edition of THE CLOUD where he said that the University of Michigan (my alma mater!) was one of the leading university's teaching the new field cybercrime and cybersecurity.
So for all you Wolverine fans, here's one more reason to be proud of our school. And for everyone else, listen to Morgan's interesting take on the controversy surrounding the government attempting to get Apple to unlock the phone found on one of the San Bernardino terrorist shooters. Only on Orange County's only community radio station,www.OCTalkRadio.net.
OK all you public policy wonks. See if you can match our resident "boy genius" who got all five questions right today in our regular IS IT A LAW segment on our weekly public policy show (THE CITY SQUARE, Wednesdays at 9am) including such queries as "Is it against the law in Hawaii to insert pennies in your ears" and "in Conyers, Georgia, is is against the law to shout 'two fried eggs and a fritter for 25 cents' " (HINT: they're both RIGHT!) Can you correctly guess the others? Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Hear our two city managers from Buena Park and Stanton, Jim Vanderpool and Jim Box try their luck at our favorite public policy guessing game IS IT A LAW on our weekly public policy show THE CITY SQUARE, Wednesdays at 9am PST on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net., hosted by The Association of California Cities-OC and sponsored by Rutan and Tucker Law Firm.s Hint: they almost run the table!
Listen as we talk with Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke about his new book HOW TO GET A MEETING WITH ANYONE and how he uses his cartoons to break thru to people of great importance. He also talks about this whole new world of "contact marketing" (a term he created and popularized) as a way of meeting anyone you want to meet with creative marketing tools, tips, tricks and techniques like creating an oversized, custom cartoon and delivering it to them or (yes) even hosting your own radio show. All this and more from the host of CONTACT MARKETING RADIO, every Thursday at 10am PST here on www.OCTalkRadio.net
Charles Weaver, CEO of the MSP ALLIANCE (the trade group for over 25,000 "managed service providers" who help clients like Hillary Clinton move their email, websites and data to servers "in the cloud") joined myself and host Aaron Mangal on our weekly show THE CLOUD to try and clear up the issues involved in Hillary's ongoing "email server scandal" and what this means for the industry as a whole.What are the rules for public officials wishing to set up private email accounts and/or servers for their personal email? And are the MSPs who provide these services bound by a different set of rules when they set up a private server for a public official, particularly when it involves potentially classified or sensitive correspondence?Listen as we try and untangle this mess and all the issues it raises for good governance and best practices for MSPs going forward, only on THE CLOUD, every Thursday at noon PST....brought to you by Network Remedy.
We invite eveyone to pause and reflect on the true meaning of our upcoming 4th of July holiday (beyond the fun, food and fireworks we usually asociate with this weekend) as our public policy show, THE CITY SQUARE, explores the true spirit of this American holdiay, starting with a complete and moving recitation of our original Declaration of Independence (performed by a group of actors ranging from Michael Douglas and Kevin Spacey to Whoopi Goldberg and Benecio Del Torres). Then Tustin's former mayor Jerry Amante shares some insights and stories about our Founding Fathers who put their lives and families on the line for some elusive ideal known as "liberty" and the heroes who've fought to maintain this hard won freedom throughout the years. Only on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
Hear this fascinating, freewheeling talk with former CNN anchor and ShowBiz Tonight host Bella Shaw as she talks about her life since CNN and the clever "deal breaker rules" she put in place before she'd allow herself to start dating again (after her long and happy marriage and the death of her husband). From our show THE RAAD LIFE with "age explorer" Raad Ghantous.
Don't miss this episode of LUXURY LIVING w/high end commercial and home designer Raad Ghantous as he talks with Scott Cross of SC HOMES about the redesigns he's done for several high end health spas at hotels like The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills and the work he's doing now re-imagining high end homes for aging baby boomer customers for "multi-generational living" (as it's being called) as the baby boomers move from their "baby stage" to retirement and (increasingly) have to bring aging parents into their homes as well.We're privilaged to say that Raad will be starting his own show chronicaling this "age journey" starting this Wednesday, March 25 at noon PST.
Listen to our newest show, CULTIVATING DYNASTIES, hosted by Mark Burton of Genrich Family Offices as they talk about the world of affluent families and the family offices that run those family fortunes, Wednesdays at 1pm PDT, on www.OCTALKRADIO.net.
Listen as host Chris Dyer talks with Marty Nowlin, VP of HR for SEARS, about the changes and challenges going on with that iconic brand, on this week's TALENT TALK radio show, on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
So your prospect never called back. Is that because they weren't interested or didn't find you interesting? Listen to this week's LEADSPACE RADIO as they interview, Tim Wackel, one of the world's leading sales trainers, on The Biggest Sins Salespeople Commit. A fast half hour filled with fun stories and proven techniques to cut thru the noise and win more business. On Orange County's only busines radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net.
This week, the CITY SQUARE talks with Craig Young, Councilman from the City of Yorba Linda about how he just achieved something no one in Cailfornia has done in 24 years by beating a recall that had qualified for the ballot. And then we explore California's HERO program which allows homeowners to finance their solar home projects through their property tax assessments.The CITY SQUARE is Orange County's only public policy space where citizens, politicians and policy makers can gather each week to share ideas and concerns about the pressing issues of the day in a constructive and instructive way, brought to you each and every Wednesday from 9-10am PST on Orange County's only community radio station, www.OCTalkRadio.net, through the generosity and support of our sponsors, Waste Management, West Coast Arborists and California's HERO program.