S1 Ep1966: How the LGBTQ Movement Gave Birth to Cannabis Rights and Why We Need to Keep Fighting, with Wayne Justmann
Wayne talks about San Francisco in the 90’s, the gay-rights movement, and cannabis’ role in the fight to survive HIV. His early efforts to provide medical marijuana to HIV and AIDS patients helped pave the way for legalization and cannabis rights we have today.
24m Nov 23, 2020
24m
S1 Ep1965: Children, Agony and Praise with Jana Alayra
Children change the matrix. Did you ever notice this? You are in an argument with your husband, and it is getting heated. He’s being stubborn, won’t get your point, and keeps saying the same things over and over. About to notch it up one more level on the intensity scale, you hear the unmistakable sound of children’s feet approaching. You take a deep breath as you push back your hair and wipe t...
37m Nov 21, 2020
37m
The Family Bank Concept Pt.2
Here's part two of the Family Bank episode. Oftentimes the family's wealth is squandered by the third or fourth generation. It's all due to a lack of basic financial knowledge. Listen to Tyrone French explain how to prevent and overcome this negative condition.  For more information visit: www.tyronefrench.coach or Call: (877) 296-5192. To download my free mobile app: text Tyrone to 36260 
33m Nov 20, 2020
33m
S1 Ep1964: What to Become a Professional Presenter?
Richard Mulholland, Founder, and Samantha Dean Leontsinis, Managing Director of the company Missing Link located in South Africa, joined me at the Business Growth Cafe to take us on a journey to help you achieve keynote worthy presentations.
54m Nov 18, 2020
54m
S1 Ep1963: Liturgy, Crisis and Culture with the Very Reverend Father Chip Edgar
Looks don't matter. “It is what is on the inside that counts.” Most of us grew up hearing some version of this. In reality, I'm afraid this little ditty may not hold up so well, but at least it causes us to reflect. Dating sites without photos don't go very far. We want our partners to be deep and thoughtful and caring, but we also want them to have an appearance we find appealing.The weekly se...
32m Nov 18, 2020
32m
S1 Ep1962: #172 Terry Hershey: Chasing Fairy Tales
Show Notes  Who doesn’t love Fairy Tales? Today Terry Hershey and I will engage in yet another very impromptu discussion. This time we plan to dive into the, may I say, treacherous waters of Fairy Tail. As kids, so many of us were “Walt Disneyed” with challenging and happy-ending Fairy Tales, which offered hope for overcoming the hardships and trials that come with real life. And the messages f...
43m Nov 18, 2020
43m
S1 Ep1961: #171 Haley Chapman: Daring to Dream Big
Show Notes It is so good to be back in studio. I so prefer working with you in here rather than remotely in my home office. Now that’s odd coming from an introvert. But I think perhaps I am only a “partial introvert,” I still enjoy live conversations with interesting people. And “interesting” certainly describes our guest today. I have known Haley Chapman for longer than fifteen years, all begi...
50m Nov 11, 2020
50m
S1 Ep1960: Episode #56 – Special Veteran’s Day Episode : Antoinette Balta
Antoinette Balta       Today's guest is Antoinette Balta. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Antoinette for a Special Veteran's Day Episode.          Thank You To: Antoinette Balta   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Melissa DeLacey (Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordi...
24m Nov 11, 2020
24m
S1 Ep1959: Practical, Political Correctness with Dr. Dan Lind
Are you tired? How about stressed? Do you find anxiety in your stomach these days, which is frustrating to diagnose and almost impossible to remove? Are you reaching for the Tums container more than usual? I didn’t need the Poll taken last week by the APA (American Psychiatric Association) to know this. Still, it sure didn’t surprise me to find out that 72% of people are anxious about the Presi...
30m Nov 10, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1958: A Life in Black and White - Challenges the Black Community Face in the Workplace
Paul Mitchell, who has been telling his story of  A Life in Black and White: How to Authentically Discuss Race in Business joins me at the Business Growth Cafe.  This is an important discussion! Because of his life experiences, he is uniquely positioned to provide information and understanding to people of power, primarily White people, to help support better communication and engagement with t...
54m Nov 10, 2020
54m
S1 Ep1957: We Launch Startup Companies
Brad Chisum, CEO, and Founder of the Launch Factory joined me at the Business Growth Cafe to talk about what it says on his website home page…We launch Startup companies. During the discussion, we focus on his unique approach to helping launch startups and his own unique startup experience.
49m Nov 05, 2020
49m
S1 Ep1956: Education, Learning and Growth with Dr. Perry Downs
Discipleship was the trend in Evangelical Christian circles when I was in school. Young converts or “committed Christians” were encouraged to talk a more mature Christian into “discipling” them. Many made it a formal process, going through books together or meeting at a particular time with a syllabus of sorts. For others, it was a more informal process, making sure it included regular contact ...
30m Nov 04, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1955: #170 Lindsay Davis: On The Edge of the Unknown
Show Notes  The show today and our guest, Lindsay Davis, are very special. Although Lindsay and I only recently met, we hit it off like a couple of deeply kindred spirits. I think our listeners are in for a real treat. Today Lindsay Davis and I will take a deep dive into what I’m calling “Flirting on The Edge of the Unknown.” In our chat, we will discover how venturing into the unknown can resu...
55m Nov 04, 2020
55m
Julie McCoy
Julie McCoy is a professionally-trained life coach embarking on a new phase of her professional life. After 35 years as a trial and appellate attorney, Julie was called to coaching when she witnessed the power that life coaching has to transform lives. Julie’s most fulfilling years as an attorney were those devoted to serving pro bono clients, helping them transform their lives by solving intra...
27m Nov 03, 2020
27m
S1 Ep1954: Country, Christ, and Classics with Ben Virgo
When the virus called Corona hit Southern California’s shores, I was determined to practice the spiritual principles I have learned in recent years. Believing that God is in charge of every molecule under heaven, I had good reason not to get all stressed out. The equation added civil unrest and political monologues, destroying joy and fellowship on Facebook and social media. I consciously tried...
33m Nov 02, 2020
33m
Theresa Alesso "Leader in Highlight" Interview
WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, talks with Theresa Alesso, President of Imaging Products & Solutions and Professional Division of Sony, about rising in her leadership journey by being firm, fair, and consistent.  "A women can be anything she wants to be with hard work and consistency ," Theresa comments and goes on to say that success requires tough sacrifices, but when you utilize you...
23m Oct 29, 2020
23m
Episode #55 – Improving Productivity : Tim Ringo
Tim Ringo     Today's guest is Tim Ringo. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Tim about improving productivity.        Thank You To: Tim Ringo   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Melissa DeLacey (Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song ...
21m Oct 28, 2020
21m
S1 Ep1953: #169 Dr. Donna Friess: The Surprising Value of Nostalgia
Show Notes  Today’s show takes us on a journey down that “road less traveled.” Today we will learn about the value of life from the insights of author and professor, Dr. Donna Friess. Donna will talk to us about the value of nostalgia, overcoming childhood tragedy, and her fervent belief, that in spite of anything, happiness is a choice. My colleague Barbara Kimler, a publicist and consultant, ...
48m Oct 28, 2020
48m
S1 Ep1952: Turning Experts into Authorities
My guest this week, Simone Vincenzi, Founder/CEO of GTeX, a London-based company, and I discuss how becoming an authority in your field starts with these four pillars. Get clarity on your business model and turn chaos into simplicity and flow. Create HIGH-CONVERTING offers that deliver a real transformation. Expand your audience and reach to get in front of your ideal clients consistently. Grow...
59m Oct 28, 2020
59m
S1 Ep1951: Justice, Race and Relatives with Wm. Difenderfer, Esq.
Where do you go when you get in trouble? I mean real trouble. Since this is Church Hurts And you may be trying to outthink me and are guessing I am about to launch into the availability of the God of the Universe in prayer, but not today. Today I am asking this in a really tactile visceral way. I mean the kind of trouble where you may be standing alongside the road with a policeman telling you ...
33m Oct 27, 2020
33m
The Family Bank Concept
The family bank concept is something the eludes most consumers, only because they have never been exposed to this idea. In this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap we'll explores how the wealthy gain access to capital sources that the middle class and working poor only dream about. For more information visit: www.tyronefrench.coach or text TYRONE to 36260. This episode is dedicated to my good fri...
30m Oct 26, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1950: Taking You're Product Idea and Bringing it to Market Reality
If you're like so many people around the world, you’ve got a great idea for a product.  You’ve been dreaming about it, and of course, the world could use it.  And, you can’t wait to begin selling it.  But how do you get it from an idea to a viable, marketable product? Joining me at the Cafe is Eric Rose, Founder & President of Pinnacle Product Innovation to discuss how to make that happen.
50m Oct 22, 2020
50m
Bruce Kellar "Leader in Highlight" Interview - Part 1
WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, chats with Bruce Kellar, Sr. VP Sales Sager Electronics for Part One of a Two-Part Series about his early start in the electronics industry, working his way from the ground up, and his journey through multiple acquisitions along the way. Bruce comments on the importance of individual awareness and having sensitivity to gender differences. For rising prof...
21m Oct 22, 2020
21m
S1 Ep1949: #171 Terry Hershey: Detachment and Emotional Sanity
Show Notes  Today is a fun show because we have back our good friend, Terry Hershey. As many listeners know, Terry is the author of 17 books, acclaimed public speaker, teacher, and, what I like to call, minister of grace and human dignity. Today Terry and I will attempt to tackle a most sensitive question: That is, how can detachment provide emotional sanity in an otherwise insane world? At fir...
41m Oct 21, 2020
41m
S1 Ep1948: Never Broken, Never with Zack Collie
Life just isn’t fair. There is not a parent alive, probably in any culture, who doesn’t have burned into their memory the way their child expressed this sentiment. It’s not fair. It’s just not fair. Most likely that scream or whine or tearful plea comes at the behest of oneself relative to another who has been more favorably treated, rewarded, or blessed.My earliest memory of this came when my ...
34m Oct 20, 2020
34m
S1 Ep1947: Whatever happened to the promise of flying cars?
Join us as our resident car designer, Bryan Thompson (10 years with Nissan's SoCal design studio) imagines a world the flying cars from cartoons like the Jetsons really came to life. An alternative universe where flying cars became a reality.  And the series of paintings he's creating on that theme to raise money for his charity to help LGBTQ kids (like him) realize their dreams and pursue a ca...
25m Oct 17, 2020
25m
S1 Ep1946: Bringing new car designs to life
Join us as our resident car designer Bryan Thompson (10 years with the SoCal Design Studio) talks us thru his latest "self driving delivery car" as he ventures to OC to see the car come to life in a clay model version.  Bringing it one step closer from imagination to reality.  Only on OC TALK RADIO, Orange County's only business station.
38m Oct 17, 2020
38m
Graham Kilshaw "Leader in Highlight" Interview
Lectrix CEO Graham Kilshaw addresses the unique challenges of marketing in the electronics industry, and how the pandemic has forced companies to re-evaluate their go-to-market strategies. With digital marketing taking on an even more important role, Graham offers his ideas on how to build sales in today’s business environment. He shares innovative digital marketing tips for reaching design eng...
19m Oct 16, 2020
19m
S1 Ep1945: Change, Absolutes and Church with Richard Dahlstrom
I have always said the “C” word changes everything. Are you struggling with things in your life today? Money problems? Family issues? Health difficulties? Problems at work? Have you given those things the “C” word test? You know, cancer. How do your problems stand up next to the call from the doctor, “You have cancer.”I got that call this week for the first time. Now I don’t need to stretch out...
30m Oct 16, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1944: Episode #54 – A Look at the New COVID Sick Leave Laws : Connie Chen
Today's guest is Connie Chen. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Connie about new sick leave laws since COVID-19. Connie Chen Thank You To: Connie Chen   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Melissa DeLacey (Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the ...
30m Oct 14, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1943: #167 Soheila Adelipour Love: An Antidote to Tragic Loss
Show Notes   Our guest today brings with her a huge potpourri of emotional tragedy, cosmic learning, and even a surprising taste of laughter. And I say “a surprising taste of laughter” because after Soheila Adelipour tells her story, I guarantee you will be unsure exactly how to respond. The one thing you most certainly will walk away with is a renewed vision of the miraculous power of Love. In...
50m Oct 13, 2020
50m
S1 Ep1942: When is the last time you had a legal checkup?
Don't just wait until you need a lawyer. Contracts, business entities, litigation, disputes, employee issues are just some of the areas you need to make sure you are "legally" healthy. Mahyar Ghassemian, Founder & President of Ghassemian Law Group is in court with me today or rather at the Business Growth Café to discuss a wide variety of topics when it comes to business law.  And maybe a few o...
38m Oct 13, 2020
38m
Bruce Kellar "Leader in Highlight" Interview - Part 2
In this second part of a two-part series with Bruce Kellar, VP Sales for Sager Electronics talks about his personal passions and definition of success.  Bruce defines success as being well rounded at work and home, giving his best with every endeavor, making a plan, and implementing with integrity every step of the way. Bruce discusses his wife as his biggest supporter and mentors being a criti...
23m Oct 12, 2020
23m
S1 Ep1941: Clean, Sober and Wonderful with Kaitlyn Anne
165,148. That’s how many deaths from COVID-19 to date in the United States. Everything in life has changed as we live in fear and shock from this once in a lifetime pandemic.  67,367 that’s how many people died from drug overdoses in 2018. 70,237 was the number the year earlier. Wait. I’m talking annual numbers here. Not a one-time pandemic. It doesn’t take many years of these numbers to far ex...
30m Oct 07, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1940: #166 Nate Johnson – The Adventure Called Life
Show Notes I think today’s show will be fun. I plan to talk about “The Adventure Called Life” because that is how our special guest today lives his life… as an ongoing adventure. As a personal development coach, Nate Johnson genuinely “lives” life. Check it out. He is an American city guy turned white water rafting guide in New Zealand, a rancher the Australian outback, Manager at Inc. Magazine...
1hr 5m Oct 06, 2020
1hr 5m
Jim Ferry "Leader in Highlight" Interview
Jim Ferry, long time industry veteran, discusses his legacy, career and gives meaningful mentorship advice to rising leaders.  Jim encourages us to "lose battles to win wars" as we make strategic decisions to keep moving forward. "You don't grow unless you fail," said Jim. Jim shares about his family and his wife's sacrifices for his career, and how it is important to ultimately not look back o...
22m Oct 06, 2020
22m
S1 Ep1939: Overcoming Challenges During These Difficult Times, Especially If You're In The Restaurant Business
Joining me at the Business Growth Cafe is Tony Penn, CEO of Penn Consulting.  Tony is a business owner, executive consultant & coach and is here today to talk leadership, and what and how leaders need to focus during these crazy times. Tony also has a specialty working with leaders in the restaurant industry. To find out more visit: https://pennultimateconsulting.com/
47m Oct 01, 2020
47m
S1 Ep1938: #165 Linda Olsen: Powerful Secrets for Telling Your Own Story
Show Notes  Today we are honored to once again have a recent guest who was on the show only a couple weeks ago. In our previous show Linda Olsen and I focused on the “value of creating a personal story.” But according to listeners, we neglected to explain the tactics or procedures of actually creating Your Own Story. Today Linda and I will dedicate the majority of our time together with an emph...
44m Sep 29, 2020
44m
S1 Ep1937: Politics, Politics and Church with Dr. Art Lindsley
Never in my lifetime has politics felt so contentious. I know as a preacher I am given to hyperbole, but not this time. This is an ugly, visceral, palpable, and vomit-producing level. It can even make family gatherings stressful, divide generations, and kill any notion of a wonderful community. If I know anything about history, it can certainly kill a country, and not a few are suspecting that ...
36m Sep 29, 2020
36m
The Art of Philanthropic Investments with Valentina Khan
Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by entrepreneur Valentina Khan. Valentina is the Managing Director for Investors Philanthropic. As an OC native who grew up in North Tustin, she was inspired early on by the compassionate community. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California Bachelor of Arts, has received her Juris Doctorate at Taft Law School and continued h...
33m Sep 28, 2020
33m
S1 Ep1936: The human and business implications of mental health issues in the workplace
We are experiencing a significant worldwide health crisis, the coronavirus which has killed over 200,000 people in the US at the time of this recording.  We now wear masks to protect ourselves from this virus, work at home, not socializing, and living more in isolation than ever before. This takes a toll, even on the healthiest individuals.  But, it’s not just the current state we are in that i...
49m Sep 25, 2020
49m
S1 Ep1935: #164 Kamin Samuel – Discover Your Zone of Genius
Show Notes  Hey Paul. I am especially interested in our show today, as we will discuss, at least in part, how each of us contains a Zone of Genius hungering to make an impact. This show if filled with insight and tangible steps to becoming the kind of person you really want to be. Kamin Samuel is one of my most respected people. Her intelligence and wisdom are worthy of paying heed. Her officia...
58m Sep 25, 2020
58m
Meenal Sethna "Leader in Highlight" Interview
WE President and Founder, Jackie Mattox, chats with Meenal Sethna, EVP & CFO of Littelfuse. Meenal talks about transferrable skills coming into a new industry and enlisting help from her team, channel partners, customers, and other CFO colleagues. Meenal discusses diversity and inclusion initiatives as a strategy to support the company's biggest asset, their employees. Meenal also stresses the ...
23m Sep 24, 2020
23m
S1 Ep1934: By disrupting your flow you can get five days work done in one day. Interested?
If you’re a runner or any type of athlete, you may have heard others express the terms “runner’s high” or in “the zone” when athletes exponentially outperform their competition, or even themselves. These terms describe a neurochemically induced state of consciousness known as “flow.” Today at the Business Growth Café I’m joined by Chris King, President & CEO of Status Flow, who says that by dis...
44m Sep 23, 2020
44m
S1 Ep1933: Episode #53 – Introverts in the Workplace: Steve Friedman
Steve Friedman       Today's guest is Steve Friedman. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Steve about introverts in the workplace.           Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee...
31m Sep 21, 2020
31m
S1 Ep1932: A Peek Behind the Curtain into the World of Angel Investing
So you’re thinking about starting a business or maybe already have and now you are looking for investors. You’re enthusiastic…who wouldn’t want to buy your product.  After all, it’s a billion-dollar market and all you need is just ½ of 1 %.  Then…you’ll sell. But the journey from idea to an MVP to launch to growth is a long and not always straight road.   Joining me at the Cafe this week is Xan...
46m Sep 17, 2020
46m
S1 Ep1931: Episode #52 – Creating a Happier Office: Thalma Lobel
Thalma Lobel     Today's guest is Thalma Lobel. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Thalma about creating a happier office.       Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationshi...
27m Sep 16, 2020
27m
S1 Ep1930: #163 Terry Hershey – Nourishing Your Soul
Show Notes  Last week I watched a video of singer/songwriter and philanthropist Jewel. Among several of her captivating ideas Jewel concluded the most important thing she can do in her mid-forties is to concentrate her primary goal as the nourishment of her soul. In today’s show I’d like to feature our good friend Terry Hershey, author 17 books, acclaimed public ZOOM speaker now, teacher, and m...
41m Sep 16, 2020
41m
S1 Ep1929: Sex, Church and Ministers with Ned Beadel
I was only 15 when I first thought about going into the ministry. In light of the fact that I hadn’t grown up in church, and my mind was filled with sex (isn’t that what 15 means?), it was a unique spiritual dynamic. Still, it was at that age I received what is considered a “call” in the church world. That was a long time ago, but isn’t it interesting I talk about a call to the ministry and sex...
39m Sep 15, 2020
39m
Wednesdays with WE: Europe Team Plans for Success
WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, chats with the WE European Division Leaders, Ruth Gray/Arrow Electronics; Kate Ziecina/Arrow Electronics and Elena Davidovska/Waldom Electronics regarding WE's global launch in Europe. The team discusses their excitement to unite the industry in Europe, both women and men, with an essential ingredient of inclusiveness as the key to success. Support the s...
12m Sep 14, 2020
12m