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.
Today we wrap up SEASON 2 of the Pedego Podcast with this look back to Episode 1 and where the journey began. With the founder of Pedego Electric Bikes Don Dicostanzo on what he saw (that so many missed). And how his own need for "a little boost back up the hill" led him to start one of the biggest climbs of his career, creating one of the biggest and most beloved eBike Brands in the country today. The only one with its own passionate and dedicated dealer network now numbering over 200 stores (a...
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.
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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 sen...
"It's not what you know but who you know," was certainly true for 10-year pancreatic survivor Thom Mrozek. Thom wasn't sure how public he wanted to be about his diagnosis, but when his daughter, who at that time attended an episcopal school asked at Chapel "can we pray for my dad?" her request started the ball rolling. Thom woke up one morning with a recurring pain that went on for a few days. The pain became worse, and he took himself to urgent care. The location of his pain caused the urgent c...
In today's episode, Teresa discusses with Rebecca Zucker, "All About Exit Interviews." Rebecca Zucker is an author, speaker, and Partner at Next Step Partner. Rebecca discusses how exit interviews can be important for both employers and employees. She gives her types for making a successful exit interview and also talks about the mistakes that employees and employers make during exit interviews. To connect with Rebecca: Twitter: @rszucker Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-zucker-nsp/...
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.
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.
Meet Valerie Amezcua, Board Member Santa Ana Unified School District. And hear how she helped develop and allocate funding for 56 Wellness Centers that provide 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.
Is turning a speech into a book a good idea? "Content remains king and everyone's making all the things and doing all the speeches and giving all the talks and teaching all the courses, but they still love the idea of it being a book because that provides some ethos building and some validity because I have a book." We are book nerds, so we are really interested in the recent trial to block Penguin Random House's acquisition of Simon and Schuster. So much so, that we purchased the ebook version ...
Show Notes Do you know what makes doing this show so much fun for me? It’s all about satiating my unyielding curiosity. Today we are taking yet another walk through Charlie’s forest of never-ending curiosities. This time we chat with prolific author, Bruce McAllister who writes science fiction, fantasy, horror and thriller fiction, and even a bit of poetry. As a military kid, Bruce lived in many places, where he learned to live the life of an “outsider.” McAllister writes, "The theme of the Outs...
Episode #46.About the Guest:Dr. Craig Stark's research investigates the neural bases of human long-term memory. He uses functional neuroimaging (fMRI), experimental psychology, neuropsychological studies of amnesic patients, and studies of aging and dementia to investigate how the neural systems supporting these various types of memory operate and interact. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the human hippocampus and other components of the medial temporal lobe.In this episode, you’l...
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 te...
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.
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 d...
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...
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...
Show Notes I have heard it said that the “road to success” can be a torturous journey. Truthfully, I have heard it said that the “road to success” can be a bloody path. I can identify with that. First of all, we must face all sorts of external roadblocks such as the demands of other people, saturated markets, finances, and dozens of other obstacles. Today, however, we are not going to talk about external obstacles but, rather, internal obstacles—the ones we often feel almost helpless in managing...
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 License...
In Part 2 of the latest WE Podcast, hear from Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, as he continues the conversation with Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics. Ken first reflects on his time at Allied and how the industry has changed and grown throughout the years, shifting focus from selling parts to selling solutions and adding value to customer engagements. He shares what he’s learned from two of his recent professional mentors...
In today's episode, Teresa talks with Reiner Lomb about the 7 Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change. Reiner is the founder of BoomerangCoach and the author of ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are. Reiner describes the seven emotions that he thinks can help leaders create a positive change empathycompassioninterestoptimisminspirationtrustpositivity For more information on Reiner, please visit: reinerlomb.com If a leader doesn't care, then ...
Jackie Mattox, CEO & Founder of Women in Electronics, hosts Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, in the latest episode of the WE Podcast. In part 1 of this series, Ken talks about his unorthodox start in the industry and how his career evolved through network connections and relationships he built along the way. Touching on the skills he gained from his early days in the medical trauma laboratory, the “explorer” in him shares how his interest ...
As we begin to wrap up SEASON 2 of the Pedego Podcast, we'll revisit some of our favorite episodes including this one with eBike enthusiast Richard Davis, who after two years of daily riding on his Pedego, realized he'd ridden enough miles to have traveled half way around the world. So being the good engineer, Richard began tracking his daily mileage and extrapolating where that would put him each day if he were actually riding around the world (instead of around his own city in Florida). Turnin...
Episode #45.About the Guests:Gisella Marie Vasquez is the CEO of Advanced Variables Inc. She’s a passionate leader and ambassador of change in Business, Finance, HealthCare & Technology - expanding leadership and helping business owners, entrepreneurs and medical professionals redefine wealth and better their health. Nauman Jaffar is the founder of MarkiTech, Veyetals, YourDoctors.Online and a number of innovative niche solutions in health and wellness utilizing powerful new technologies lik...
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 ...
