OC Talk Radio

Nick Muratore from GPS LEADERS joins us to discuss the world of GPS tracking in vehicles. All the different use cases for these products and how he got started in this business. And how his Small Business Development Center helped him on his entrepreneurial journey. #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #gps #gpstracking #sbdc #octalkradio

Today on our PROFIT TALKS we talk with Annemarie du LeBohn from TRIMACHA. A human development training provider that helps active duty service members with their mental health issues. #mentalhealthtraining #activedutyservice #sbdc #octalkradio

Blanca Torres, owner of a startup called FIRED UP, a brick and mortar pottery studio in Palm Springs where she helps people create their own pottery. And how her local Small Business Development Center helped her move from her background in medical to making this entrepreneurial dream come true. #entrepreneurialjourney #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #starups #brickandmortar #pottery #potterypainting #potterystudio #sbdc #ociesbdc #octalkradio

Manal Richa, Director of the Cal State Fullerton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) joins us to discuss their recent SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH SUMMIT which featured speakers and guests from all over Orange County talking about state of small business today. And the outlooks for 2025. #SBDC #OCIESBDC #smallbuness #entrepreneurs #octalkradio

Mike Paisley from MIKE PAISLEY PLUMBING joins us to discuss growing up in the world of plumbing and why he started his own plumbing business here in Huntington Beach 10 years ago #plumbing #entrepreneurship #octalkradio

Caren Ware from Caren Ware Events joins us to discuss her upcoming 5K Irvine/OC Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Irvine Valley College. For more info visit www.carencareevents #charity #running #runningevents #octalkradio

Fr. Norm from St. Mathew's Catholic Church in Long Beach joins us to discuss today's modern church. And how to "market religion better" in a world where the majority of Americans don't belong to any church. #religion #church #octalkradio

Lucy Rubalcava from Lucy's Angels Foundation joins us to discuss their upcoming toy drive for orphanages in Mexico. #orphanages #charity #helpingkids #ochcc #octalkradio

Andy Vargas, Lead Singer for SANTANA joins us to discuss his amazing career and his own ANDY VARGAS FOUNDATION #singer #rockandroll #santana #charity #foundations #octalkradio

Ismael Vicente, Owner of Famous OC Pizzeria JOHNNY's THE BRONX PIZZA #pizza #entrepreneur #hispanicbusiness #hispaniccomunity #ochcc #octalkradio

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

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

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 from Valhallan Esports-Lake Forest joins us to discuss their unique afterschool programs, teams and tournaments for esports enthusiasts in our area. And how they have quickly become the "AYSO of after school Esports" here in Orange County. As the first youth esports program in the area. #esports #afterschool #youthsports #octalkradio

What once took hours to produce can now be done in minutes with the miracle of Artificial Intelligence (ie-AI). Hear how AI can help you write scripts, edit shows and even (dare I say) do it all for you! As we explore the POWER OF AI IN PODCASTING in this AI generated episode of our weekly Profit Talks Podcast. Prepare to be amazed!

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

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 #orangecountyelections #stateassembly #octalkradio

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

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 hidden corners of our community like refugees, foster kids and kids from homes with no experience going to college and/or struggling to make ends meet. #homeless #homelessnessawareness #homelessness #community #communityengagement #communitysupport #communitycollege #communitycolleges #communitycollaboration #southcountyoutreach #irvinevalleycommunitycollege #octalkradio

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 inspiring insights on how generosity fuels local programs that prevent homelessness and hunger. Learn how your contributions can make a difference and foster a brighter future for all in Orange County. #generosity #giving #charitablegiving #charities #donations #doinggood #makingadifference #socountyoutreach #octalkradio

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 seen before. All of which she's turned into the first of it's kind "Optometry Spa" with the help of her husband and the services of the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) #optometry #startup #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipmindset #healthcare #eyes #eyecare #eyecareawareness #eyecareroutine #eyecareclinic #eyecareprofessional #sbdc #octalkradio

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 her to play the fiddle as beautifully as her father did that she can wake him from a coma. #films #irishfilms #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio

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

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://newportbeachfilmfest.com #newportbeachfilmfestival #jenni #jennirivera #octalkradio

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

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

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 to discover actionable steps you can take to support equity in your community. #equity #community #communitypartnerships #nonprofits #charities #southcountyoutreach #octalkradio

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

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 #sbdc #business #businessintelligence #businessautomation #businessdecisions #octalkradio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexis Rocha, WBO NABO Champion boxer shares his journey from Santa Ana to his success in boxing #boxing #champions #ochcc #octalkradio

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

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

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

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 #lovethyneighbor #feedthehomeless #foodbank #inspiration #caringforcommunity

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

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

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