REAL WORLD OF SALES: Valhallan Esports in Lake Forest
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, As they create a "little league for esports" here in Orange County. #esports #valhallan #octalkradio
34m Dec 07, 2024
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OUR COMMUNITY: Barrera Financial Services
 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
35m Dec 02, 2024
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REAL WORLD: Valhallan Esports-Lake Forest
It's no secret that Esports has exploded both as an industry and a new virtual sport.  But is less known is the explosive growth in Esports as an "after school" activity and team sport.  Becoming the newest "organized activity for kids of all ages. With afterschool programs organized by places like YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs.  As well as "club activities" at most high schools. Vincent Yard ...
34m Nov 27, 2024
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Using AI in Podcasting
We used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create this episode.
20m Nov 26, 2024
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S1 Ep17: OUR COMMUNITY: HEAT Hispanic Business Networking Nov 2
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
37m Oct 28, 2024
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S1 Ep17: REAL WORLD OF SALES: Dom Jones, CA State Assembly, District 72
 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 #orangecountyelec...
44m Oct 28, 2024
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S1 Ep16: OUR COMMUNITY: Hermes Longevity Lounge
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
32m Oct 26, 2024
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S1 Ep16: AROUND THE TABLE: John Hernandez, President of Irvine Valley College
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 hidd...
30m Oct 26, 2024
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S1 Ep16: AROUND THE TABLE with South County Outreach: GENEROSITY
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 i...
25m Oct 26, 2024
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S1 Ep15: PROFIT TALKS: Visionaire Optometry Spa
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...
36m Oct 25, 2024
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S1 Ep14: Irish Language Film Premiere's TOMORROW, Oct 20 at Newport Beach Film Festival
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 ...
24m Oct 19, 2024
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S1 Ep14: Irish Spotlight at Newport Beach Film Festival-Sunday, Oct 20
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
16m Oct 19, 2024
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S1 Ep14: OUR COMMUNITY: 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival
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://newportbeac...
26m Oct 19, 2024
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S1 Ep14: REAL WORLD OF SALES: Steven Choi, Candidate for Ca Senate-District 37
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
35m Oct 19, 2024
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S1 Ep13: PROFIT TALKS: Bark N' Beauty Mobile Grooming
Matthew and Shelby Hernandez, owners of Bark N' Beauty Mobile Grooming here in Orange County join us to discuss the start of their business.  And how their Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped them get started. #sbdc #mobilegrooming #petgrooming #pets #octalkradio
25m Oct 03, 2024
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S1 Ep12: AROUND THE TABLE with South County Outreach: OC GRANTMAKER's on EQUITY
 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...
26m Oct 03, 2024
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S1 Ep11: OUR COMMUNITY; Henry Walker, CEO Farmers and Merchants Bank
 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
30m Oct 01, 2024
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S1 Ep10: PROFIT TALKS: How AI Can Revolutionize Your Business
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 ...
28m Oct 01, 2024
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S1 Ep10: PROFIT TALKS: Rebels Burgers and Brew in Yucaipa, California
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
29m Oct 01, 2024
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S1 Ep10: PROFIT TALKS: Givo Ice Cream, an Authentic Mexican Ice Cream Shop
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
35m Sep 30, 2024
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S1 Ep10: PROFIT TALKS: Ace Tarachian, SBDC Cal State Fullerton Center
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
30m Sep 29, 2024
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S1 Ep10: OUR COMMUNITY: Hector and Laura Blanchette, VISION ONE MORTGAGE
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
33m Sep 29, 2024
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S1 Ep10: OUR COMMUNITY: Miriam Martinez, Pres. OCHCC Youth Chamber
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
34m Sep 29, 2024
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OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Shelly Padilla, 2021 Community Leader
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
32m Sep 09, 2024
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OUR COMMUNITY: Miriam Ramos, MINT HEALTH INSURANCE on MEDICARE CHANGES
 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.  And all the changes taking place in this program ahead of  this year's annual enrollment period. #medicare #healthcare #healthinsurance #ochcc #octalkradio
33m Sep 09, 2024
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S1 Ep9: OUR COMMUNITY: Amare Magazine
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
34m Aug 27, 2024
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OUR COMMUNITY: New Artistic Director-PACIFIC CHORALE
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
33m Aug 27, 2024
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OUR COMMUNITY: Former NFL Player Dave DesRochers, 1st and Goal Project
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
47m Aug 27, 2024
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PROFIT TALKS: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California-BUSINESS OUTREACH PROGRAM
 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
30m Aug 11, 2024
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PROFIT TALKS: Nathan Wyckoff, CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS
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
45m Aug 05, 2024
45m
S1 Ep8: PROFIT TALKS: LinkWorx on their SBDC Korean Trade Trip
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
39m Aug 05, 2024
39m
PROFIT TALKS: Sylvia Pizarroso, SBDC Finance Center
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
35m Aug 05, 2024
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S1 Ep8: OUR COMMUNITY: Alexis Rocha , WBO NABO Champion Boxer
Alexis Rocha, WBO NABO Champion boxer shares his journey from Santa Ana to his success in boxing #boxing #champions #ochcc #octalkradio
31m Aug 05, 2024
31m
S1 Ep8: OUR COMMUNITY: The Purpose of Recovery
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
34m Aug 05, 2024
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S1 Ep8: OUR COMMUNITY: Julio Gudino III, HISPANIC 100
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
37m Aug 05, 2024
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S1 Ep8: OUR COMMUNITY: Alex "Rocky" Kim, HomeFirst Mortgage Lenders
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
30m Aug 05, 2024
30m
S1 Ep7: AROUND THE TABLE with South County Outreach: Love Story of Our Founder Ray Havert
Bunni Ickes, South County Outreach Community Outreach Manager and Shawna Smith, Executive Director of Hope Builders joins us to share their stories about Ray Havert (the founder of South County Outreach) and his passion for helping others. Built around his simple philosophy "love thy neighbor" #octalkradio #charity #community #communityoutreach #southcountycommunityoutreach #helpingothers #love...
27m Jul 12, 2024
27m
S1 Ep6: OUR COMMUNITY: Dr. Lori Ochoa, PHD, LIFE BY DESIGN
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
36m Jul 04, 2024
36m
S1 Ep6: PROFIT TALKS: OC Dept. of Education
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
33m Jul 04, 2024
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S1 Ep5: OUR COMMUNITY: CalOptima Health
Soledad Rivera, Manager of Community Relations joins us to discuss all that CalOptima offers Our Community. And all the programs they have in place that people may not be aware of. #orangecounty #health #community #communityhealth #caloptima #ochcc #octalkradio
35m Jun 22, 2024
35m
PROFIT TALKS: Meet Fluffy Transportation
 Meet SBDC client FLUFFY TRANSPORTATION.  And hear about their entrepreneurial journey. Creating a unique "uber transportation for pets"  #entreprenuer #entrepreneurial #entrepreneurialjourney #startup #petcare #pettransportation #ociesbdc #sbdc #sba #octalkradio
28m Jun 21, 2024
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PROFIT TALKS: Main Street Launch
 We talk with Darius Mahajer of MAIN STREET LAUNCH, a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution that helps otherwise "unbankable businesses" who struggle to find a loan #banking #loans #communitydevelopment #alternativefinancialinstitutions #sbdc #octalkradio
32m Jun 21, 2024
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S1 Ep4: Around the Table w/South County Outreach: Bill Bracken, BRACKEN's KITCHEN
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 #homeles...
29m Jun 20, 2024
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S1 Ep3: AROUND THE TABLE with South County Outreach: College Corp Partnerships
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 #southcoun...
19m Jun 18, 2024
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OC SPOTLIGHT: SHINE PROJECT Shines Light On LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse
 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 #insp...
27m Jun 10, 2024
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PROFIT TALKS: Meet SBDC Marketing Guru Edgar Mejia
 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
32m Jun 10, 2024
32m
OC SPOTLIGHT: Learn About Mixed Martial Arts with Williams MMA
 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 (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mma) #mixedmartialarts (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mixedmartialarts) #jiujitsu (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jiujitsu) #brazilianjiujitsu (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brazilianjiujitsu) #bjj (https:...
39m Jun 10, 2024
39m
OUR COMMUNITY: Theresa Harvey on Wild World of Medicare
 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
38m May 27, 2024
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PROFIT TALKS: VIVA LA BOBA
 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 Busin...
28m May 21, 2024
28m
OUR COMMUNITY: CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS
 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
34m May 21, 2024
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