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Christina Parrish diagnosed with pancreatic cancer starts a non profit foundation to help others with cancer

Christina Parrish, is a 14 year "Sur-Thriver" of Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Christina describes herself as sur-thriver because she strives to thrive everyday. "It's important to realize that you are surviving everyday no matter the struggles." Christina is the Founder of The Purple Iris Foundation. Their mission is to raise awareness, provide support, and give hope to indivduals and families affected by cancer, in Maine. Christina was in great shape and exercised regularly. She will share her jo...

Aug 03, 202224 min

A Quick Start

Hear how two friends who'd worked together in the home improvement industry (Scott Seneff and Travis Bryant) started imagining ways to improve their own lives by opening their own business. With lots of ideas bantered back and forth over a cigar and some whiskey. Until the happenstance sight of a Pedego Electric Bike store in Florida (while one of them was on vacation there) quickly set the gears in motion for this dynamic duo to open a similar store in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio this past...

Aug 02, 202229 min

Challenges That Law Firms Can Overcome with EOS

Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist talked with John Nachezel, an integrator of EOS for Mike Morse Law Firm, who has almost 14 years of experience implementing EOS practices. John was brought into the Mike Morse Law Firm all those years ago to help instill structure and cohesiveness to lay the foundation for scalability. Throughout the episode, Will and John discuss how to help law firms become the best they can be, how to get those law firms partners...

Jul 29, 202227 min

Virtual Reality Training in Medicine: Making Medical Practice Accessible Remotely with Christine King and Arabian Prince

In this day and age where education and learning mean sitting in front of your computer screen and listening to your professor discuss can be very detrimental in the long run because of the lack of practical learning. This is exceptionally unacceptable in the field of medicine, where interactive learning should always be the aim of every educator.This is where Virtual Reality Training comes into play., In a sense, this can be the next step in the path of education we are striving for. Although n...

Jul 29, 202245 min

Hearing and Healing Your Inner Child

Tune in again to Charlie's incredible talk with Shasheen Shah on managing your inner most self. As wrote about in his book THE KID AND THE KING. And through his work with high achieving CEOs and maverick entrepreneurs as the Founder of Coherent Strategies. And see if you can hear more clearly the call (and cries) of your inner child. As Charlie continues his work in Uganda for Wells of Life. Returning next week with a full report of what he saw, heard and did there this trip.

Jul 27, 202257 min

A Look at Latin America’s Authoritarian Rise

Authoritarians are on the rise again in Latin America from left wing Socialist rulers like Maduro in Venezuela, Xiomara Castro in Honduras and former guerilla Gustavo Petro in Columbia to right wing populists like Bolsanaro in Brazil. Listen as Chapman professor Dr. Kyle Longley breaks it all down and talks about the implications for the whole region. Summarizing the recent talk he gave here in Orange County on behalf of the World Affairs Council. On this week's OC SPOTLIGHT.

Jul 27, 202231 min

Latest Case Law on California’s Controversial Private Atty General Act (PAGA)

Here one of the best breakdowns I've ever heard about California's controversial Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) that basically deputizes plaintiffs to sue employers on behalf of the State of California for any and all workplace violations from simple paystub mistakes to more serious issues. And how this law may be seriously impacted by the US Supreme Court's recent ruling in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana Our host, Attorney Teresa McQueen breaks it all down with her guest Neil Peders...

Jul 27, 202227 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Rosie Felix, Neighborhood Insurance Agency

Meet another outstanding member of our community: Rosie Felix, Founder and CEO of Neighborhood Insurance Agency. Ambassador of the Year for the OCHCC for 2018. And a Board member for the Delhi Community Center. About her amazing journey from humble roots to amazing success. Here on OUR COMMUNITY PODCAST. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.

Jul 27, 202221 min

Discover THE POWER OF ONE

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 sa...

Jul 27, 202225 min

Episode #98 – Viking River Redux – The Employee Perspective: Neil Pedersen

Today's guest is attorney Neil Pedersen. Teresa and Neil discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, and its effect on employees. Neil is a Plaintiff’s Employment Law Attorney at Pedersen Law. Teresa and Neil discuss what the workplace was like before the Viking River decision and the differences employees will see now. Connect with Neil here In episode 97 with guest Connie Chen, Teresa and Connie discussed what employers needed to know about the Viking Ri...

Jul 26, 202227 min

The Data Is IN: Ebikes ARE Fun

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 sh...

Jul 26, 202222 min

The Data is In: Pedego Electric Bikes ARE Fun

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 sh...

Jul 26, 202222 min

Ep. 32: How to Find and Work with a Literary Agent with guest Wendy Keller

On this episode of the Pub Date podcast the book broads are reunited with literary agent, book industry veteran, and all around book broad Wendy Keller. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a solid platform, what authors should be doing before reaching out to an agent, and the things you should be mindful of as you grow your audience. Wendy's decades of experience has lead to her creating value beyond being an agent for her authors. She's also the author of 30+ books including Entrep...

Jul 22, 202228 min

Blair Haas "Leader in Highlight" Series Part 2

Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO, continues the conversation with industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer of Bud Industries, Blair Haas. In Part 2 of this “Leader in Highlight” interview series, Blair touches on his personal why. He shares that the electronics industry is one of the most fascinating industries because we are on the cutting edge of technology where we are continually learning and exploring new innovation. “It’s still a lot of fun.” Blair expands on his guiding leadership princ...

Jul 20, 202223 min

Blair Hass "Leader in Highlight" Series Part 1

Listen in as Founder and CEO Jackie Mattox hosts Blair Haas, Chief Executive Officer of Bud Industries, in the next episode of the WE Radio’s “Leader in Highlight” Podcast Series. In Part 1 of the series, Blair chats about the impact that growing up in this ever-changing industry had and how he learned the value in being able to pivot. He shares fun anecdotes about the early days of Bud Industries and their shift in product offering throughout the years to reinvent and stay relevant in new marke...

Jul 20, 202223 min

Impact OC-Alzheimer’s Orange County provides support for all stages of memory loss

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 ...

Jul 20, 202221 min

”They come not in single spies but they come in battalions.”

A quote from Hamlet is how Kitty felt when getting her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Kitty was going through a difficult time dealing with her father's illness, a friend in the hospital, so much going on at one time. It felt like the whole army was marching down on her. How does someone diagnosed with pancreatic cancer feel like they are the luckist person in the world? Kitty is very open in sharing her journey with us. Kitty shares advice given to her husband from her Dr "Your wife is not a s...

Jul 20, 202227 min

OUR COMMUNITY: The Power of One!

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 sa...

Jul 20, 202225 min

REVISIT Michaela Renee Johnson

While Charlie is in Africa (working on the WELLS OF LIFE charity project), let's revisit some of our most popular recent guests. Like Michaela Renee Johnson. Michaela Renee Johnson practices and preaches a life of excitement, joy and (most of all) happiness. Which leads Charlie to happily remind us all in this episode that "yes, we are STILL allowed to pursue happiness...even in these troubled and turbulent times!" Michaels is a breath of fresh air in this episode. And a true "happiness expert"....

Jul 20, 202255 min

Never Slowing Down

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 h...

Jul 19, 202222 min

Never Slowing Down

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 h...

Jul 19, 202222 min

Helping Every Employee Live the EOS Life with Eric Lindsley of Knight Watch

Summary In this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist is joined by Eric Lindsley, CEO of Knight Watch, a business that helps make buildings more secure, comfortable, and energy efficient. Eric and Knight Watch have been an EOS company for quite some time now, and he is known to his friends as an EOS Purist because of his commitment to living the EOS Life. Throughout the episode, Will and Eric discuss Knight Watch’s EOS journey, why every employee needs to live the EOS L...

Jul 15, 202234 min

Faith Community Nursing: Providing Intentional Care for Everyone with Linda Mirshafiee and Eithne Keegan

Every year, in May, we honor nurses all over the world as we celebrate National Nurses Month. It is an opportunity to advocate for the profession and to promote the value of their hard work and dedication. Being a nurse requires not only specialized education and training but also interpersonal skills and amiable qualities that will help them connect with healthcare consumers better. Needless to say, nursing is a noble profession as it is; but there is a growing specialty practice called Faith C...

Jul 15, 202249 min

Impact OC- Mastering the Challenges of Caring for Frail Adults

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 th...

Jul 13, 202217 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Meet Maria Cervantes, Director of Partnerships and Communications for LATINO HEALTH ACCESS

Meet Meet Maria Cervantes, Director of Partnerships and Communications for LATINO HEALTH ACCESS. And here about their free upcoming health event at Santa Ana High School. And all the work they do to improve the health of the community. As well as her amazing journey to this position. 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.

Jul 13, 202226 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Vikki Shepp, CEO of Girl Scouts of Orange County

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.

Jul 13, 202225 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Vikki Shepp, CEO of Girl Scouts of Orange County

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.

Jul 12, 202225 min

#246 Stephanie Allen: Discover Your Artistic Identity

Show Notes We are in for a real treat today. I have already spent nearly three hours of discussion regarding Your Artistic Identity with our very special guest, Dr. Stephanie Allen. My problem today is not regarding “what I want to talk about,” but what I have to leave out because Stephanie has so much wisdom to share. Stephanie Allen holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Minnesota. She teaches violin to students of all ages in her school Violin Technique Coaching. But Stephan...

Jul 12, 202256 min

Episode #97 – Viking River – What's Next for Employers?: Connie Chen

Today's guest is attorney Connie Chen. Teresa and Connie discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, that came down in June 2022. Connie is a Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. Teresa and Connie explain the decision of Viking River and the effects it has on employers, what they need to know, and the initial reactions. Connie also explains what makes a good Arbitration Agreement and her thoughts on AB51. Connect with Connie here. Connie is a returning guest, s...

Jul 12, 202225 min
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