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#261 Pat Wetzel: Stumbled Into Soaring

Show Notes Our guest today, Pat Wetzel, is an award-winning author, blogger, and photographer. Pretty “artsy” stuff, right. Well, Pat also holds a degree from the Wharton Business School in finance and worked in New York doing strategic planning and corporate investment analysis, among many other business services. More recently, she has been involved with a number of startups, including her current one, CancerRoadTrip. In 2009 Pat was diagnosed with incurable cancer. And then after several year...

Dec 06, 202250 min

Getting Unbridled, Crucial Information from UnchainedTV with Jane Velez-Mitchell

Episode #49.About the Guest:UnchainedTV profiles vegan activists and celebrities and reports on animal rights news, issues, organizations, campaigns, protests, vigils, conferences, galas, VegFests, and restaurants, bringing the world crucial information ignored by advertiser-based mainstream media. Jane Velez-Mitchell is a nationally known TV journalist and best-selling author. Winner of four Genesis awards/commendations from the Humane Society of the United States, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Founder ...

Dec 02, 202249 min

Impact OC: Helping Nonprofits Succeed Financially

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...

Nov 30, 202223 min

OC SPOTLIGHT: Meet Innovator RXPlace

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 ow...

Nov 30, 20229 min

#260 Terry Hershey: What Makes You Come Alive?

Show Notes In his latest weekly blog found in Sabbath Moment, Terry Hershey explores the words of theologian/philosopher Howard Thurman by delving into Thurman’s question, “What makes you come alive?” Thurman’s actual words are, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” I liked the topic so much I invited Terry on the show to discuss it. So. The question is: What makes YOU come al...

Nov 23, 202248 min

Episode #106 – REPLAY: Celebrating Veteran's Day with Nation's Finest : Chris Johnson and Jason Henry

Today's episode is a replay of episode 81 with guests Chris Johnson and Jason Henry from Nation's Finest. Teresa McQueen talks with Chris and Jason for a Special Veteran's Day Episode! Nation's Finest provides critical services and support for veterans and their families. Chris and Jason discuss the biggest challenges faced by veterans as they reenter the workforce and the benefits of hiring a veteran. Jason gives his personal experience on what life was like after the Navy and why he joined Nat...

Nov 22, 202231 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet DJ Bebo

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.

Nov 19, 202235 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet DJ Bebo

Meet another husband, father and community leader, 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.

Nov 19, 202235 min

Dr. Deniz Armagan: Athletic Performance Trainer and Sports Injury Specialist

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.

Nov 19, 202230 min

Updates in the Cryptocurrency World with Jonathan Cole

Episode #48.About the Guest:Jonathan Cole is the Founder of LLC CryptoTM, a cryptocurrency firm that aims to educate people about Web 3.0, DeFi, Crypto, and provide investment help. In this Yahoo Finance article, Jonathan shares how his company is helpful for people who want to understand how they can maximize their saving efficacy on their crypto investments and how to set up an LLC for crypto-related assets.In this episode, you’ll learn:The purpose of bitcoin miningUsing Ethereum as a real cur...

Nov 18, 202236 min

Trust and Estate Planning attorney profession hits home with her mothers diagnosis

Ben Franklin has been quoted as saying “In this world nothing can be said to be certain except Death and taxes” Death is a harsh reality that none of us wants to think about or deal with regardless of our health. Death is part of life and planning your estate can give you peace of mind that your wishes will be met, and your loved ones are taken care of. Allison Lee is a Trust and Estate Planning Attorney and the Associate General Counsel for Free Will. Allison, whose career was helping others pl...

Nov 18, 202223 min

Robert Roman, CEO MGO Private Wealth and Co-Founder HartBeat Venture Fund (w/comedian Kevin Hart)

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...

Nov 18, 202232 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Robert Roman,CEO MGO Private Wealth

Meet Robert Roman, CEO, MGO Private Wealth, talking about how he rose from a simple background in Santa Ana to becoming a top tier wealth manager for celebrities like comedian Kevin Hart (with whom he Co-Founded HartBeat Ventures). 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 her...

Nov 18, 202232 min

Impact OC: Pacific Marine Mammal Center

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 Californ...

Nov 16, 202222 min

#259 Ann Sidney: Surviving Miss World

Show Notes We have a most interesting and insightful show today. Our uniquely special guest is Ann Sidney, Miss World 1964. Her new book, ‘Surviving Miss World’ is a searingly honest account of how winning the 1964 Miss World Beauty Pageant radically altered the scope of her life. Born to a working-class family in England, at barely 20, Ann Sidney’s overnight fame reveals a life during the ‘swinging sixties’ few of us could ever dream of. Her win led Bob Hope to invite Ann to join his USO tour, ...

Nov 16, 202251 min

#258 Roger Smith: From Rock Bottom to Rock Star CEO

Show Notes We all love the stories of gritty and tenacious people that go “from breadlines to headlines.” That is the story of our special guest today, Roger Smith. From ages 15 to 35, in the world of work, Roger was a very high functioning drug addict. However, eventually he discovered that although “The Wolf of Wall Street” lifestyle was good for a while, it inevitably became unsustainable, and he found himself at rock bottom thinking about taking his life. Today, Roger Smith has become for ma...

Nov 10, 202246 min

Impact OC: Moulton Museum-Keeping Orange County’s History & its Ranching Era Alive

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 Beac...

Nov 09, 202221 min

Episode #105- Are You Ready for the CPRA? – Peter Stockburger

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Peter Stockburger about Are You Ready for the CPRA? Peter is a Partner at Dentons and practicing with the firm’s global Employment, Intelligence and Strategic Services, and Data Privacy groups. The CPRA amends California’s existing Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and is set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The CPRA has serious implications for employers as it impacts how employers collect, store and utilize employee information. Peter tells our listeners what...

Nov 08, 202227 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Rancho Santiago Community College Trustee Sal Tinajero

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.

Nov 07, 202227 min

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Sal Tinajero, Rancho Santiago Community College District

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.

Nov 07, 202227 min

All About Medicare with Jose Juarez

Episode #47.About the Guest:Jose Juarez is a Medicare Specialist for the MemorialCare Medical Group, a physician organization established to advance comprehensive, effective, and efficient care delivery for patients. MemorialCare Medical Group includes more than 95 physicians in the areas of internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatric medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, physiatry, sleep medicine and acupuncture.In this episode, you’ll learn:Medicare plans that best ...

Nov 04, 202249 min

Impact OC: Easterseals’ Autism Services Disparity Project

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...

Nov 03, 202219 min

#257 Hilary DeCesare: Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart

Show Notes INTERESTING NOTE: Be sure to check out the very end of the show. Our editor left in the “after-show conversation” with Charlie, Hilary, and Producer Paul. I thought about removing it, but the very brief conversation is fun. ***** In the 1990’s I wrote a book subtitled “Reinventing the Life You Want.” As it turns out the book might have been just a bit ahead of its time. It seems that people were not that interested in “reinventing themselves” when the book came out. Well today is diff...

Nov 01, 202249 min
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