Costa Mesa Pod

Welcome to the pod, Joab Flores with Platinum Plus Detailing! Joab grew up in Costa Mesa and his business caters to the community, taking pride in providing excellent auto detailing services and is even a Master Detailer in the Detail Mafia! To find out more about Platinum Plus Detailing's background and services, visit their website www.platinumplusdetailing.com  or follow them on Instagram...

Welcome to the pod, Asia Rikard! Asia is a birth & postpartum doula and her business is The Birth Partner. Her passion with her business is to empower and support women and their children and she offers a variety of services and packages to provide pre-birth and postpartum support.  There is a huge demand and need for doulas in Orange County.  To find out more about Asia's background and...

Welcome to the pod, Katy Manor! Katy has an extensive background in rock radio and has been with KWVE for about 5 years. She is big on community & encouragement and is excited to share a local event that is hosted by Calvary Church - GLO - which is a family-friendly Halloween weekend event on Saturday, October 28.  Katy turns the tables on me as well in this interview, which just shows how muc...

Welcome to the pod, Grace Blu Interior Design! Rona Graf started the company 16 years ago (they just had their Sweet 16!) and their mantra is "Designing outside the box." Love that! Each project they do is unique and their vision and expertise helps clients get one-of-a-kind results. Congrats to them for being named the HGTV Designer of the Year in 2020!!! Rona shares more about the serv...

Welcome to the pod, Urban Workshop! Steve started the Urban Workshop, which is a cool DIY workshop and makerspace here in Costa Mesa that is membership based. They offer creatives and tradespeople a spot to use all of their tools and equipment as well as offer classes and support. They proudly offer 3D printers, laser cutters, a welding shop, wood shop, machine shop, auto shop, co-working space, c...

Welcome to the pod, Anjali Desai! Anjali is a certified Reiki master who is based here in Costa Mesa. She runs Let It Flow and uses her skills to help heal people by manipulating energy flow in the body. This ancient method can produce amazing results and promote relaxation, stress relief, and so many more awesome rewards. If you want to know more about Reiki and how it may be able to help you or...

Olivia Renella is a colleague and treasure of a human being who I am so proud to call a friend. I know Olivia because she is a business partner who does business development for a lender I work with (shout out to Mark McDonell at CMG Home Loans!).  Olivia has lived many places but she attended Costa Mesa High School and has deep roots in the Costa Mesa community. She also helps me tremendously wit...

Hardware House Kitchen is a Costa Mesa treasure - they provide custom catering, gourmet goodies & handcrafted events.  Ready to host an event or dinner party? They've got you  covered! Their pizza parties are a huge hit too! Wesley & Angela have years of culinary experience to tap into and are available for events outside of Costa Mesa too. Check out their Instagram @hardwarehousekitc...

Ivy & Pine is a women's clothing and accessories boutique for badass babes here in Costa Mesa! The items here are meant to build you up and help you feel like your most confident self. It's more than just clothes - they also have home decor, jewelry and more. They are also masterful at collaborating with other businesses that align with the interests of their clients so make sure to...

Kareem's is a new Mediterranean eatery designed for pick & up delivery that is located right over by South Coast Plaza. The original location is in Anaheim and they had the opportunity to bring their popular items to the South Coast Metro border of Costa Mesa. Their healthy Mediterranean dishes are delicious and put a twist on the cuisine. Their lunches & dinners  can be ordered on th...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we are interviewing Ann of @lovelycuratedthings , a women's clothing boutique in Eastside Costa Mesa. Floral dresses, blouses, denim, home goods are some of the items you can expect to find in this store. They chose to open up shop in Costa Mesa because their clothing really speaks to the beachy, coastal style. In a sea of trendy boutiques, Lovely Curated Things diff...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have OC Booch! The company is all about the essentials of kombucha and how to brew your own.  They are based right here in Costa Mesa and host workshops and help you teach you all you need to know to brew your own. They even ship their products and have an online store on Etsy.  If you are a kombucha fan, this is for you!  Follow OC Booch on Instagram @ OCBooch to lear...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have Code Ninja, where kids learn to code by building their own video games! So cool!  This is a great way to kids to learn and develop skills in technology - the key to the future. Plus, it's fun! The projects are creative & stimulating. They even offer birthday parties too. If you are looking for an extra-curricular activity that you may not have considered,...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have Nicole of Newport Peach, a workout studio that focuses on step aerobics, barre, cardio, buti yoga, strength training and more! They are currently located right by The Triangle in a beautiful space to get your bootie shaking! It's cheeky, it's fun, and it's a place that celebrates strength and empowerment. LOVE THAT! You can find out more about every...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have Lindsey from The Mom Walk Co Costa Mesa, a new meetup for moms in the Costa Mesa area! The Mom Walk Co has spread like wildfire across the nation and has gained a lot of momentum in our area. The purpose is simple - it's a way to create community for new moms so they can bond and do an activity with their little ones. Walking is GREAT for your mind, body &amp...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have Mi Casa, a Cal-Mex Cantina serving Costa Mesa for over 50 years! In a community with so many dining options to choose from, Mi Casa has stood the test of time for a good reason. It's a laid back restaurant that's a great spot for meeting friends, dining with family, happy hour & everything in between. Their portion sizes and delicious dishes keep eve...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have Buenas Coffee here in Costa Mesa, located on Paularino between Bristol and Red Hill.  The core values that shine here at Buenas Coffee are honor, presence and generosity.   Not only do they have some delicious drinks, they also have a very cool vibe. They have really connected with the local area and have become the coffee "house" for people who live and...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have Gabrielle Dion with The Mixing Glass & Market here in Westside Costa Mesa (Mesa Verde neighborhood).  Gabrielle has a great history in the bar industry and knows her cocktails - she was able to take her passion and knowledge to build this shop from the ground up. The market offers everything you need for the perfect home bar and entertaining. Find out more abo...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have Kyla Johns and are introducing the OC Home Collective. Kyla Johns is a local Realtor who I brought on to my team at Compass and am so excited to work with! Our team name is the OC Home Collective and in this podcast we want to share what we are about and how we want to help support the community as well as how we plan to aid people in their real estate transaction...

On today’s Costa Mesa Pod we have Michelle Markman,  a neurodivergent coach who is based in Costa Mesa. She helps slash the stigmas around the neurodivergent brain and gives people skills and coping tools to uncover their superpowers! While her coaching can be done online and anywhere throughout the world where English is spoken, Michelle calls Costa Mesa her business home because of the lifestyle...

Diamonds are forever! All that glitters is gold! For anyone who loves jewelry, or who knows someone who loves jewelry (and who doesn't?), you MUST check out Heather Pullis Jewelry. Heather is a local who grew up in Costa Mesa and has amazing skill and beautiful jewelry designs. Just take one look at her Instagram and you will get a feel for her craft. With a tagline of "Jewelry for the M...

It's time to HOP on over to a great event in Costa Mesa - for the community, by the community! On Saturday, March 25, 2023, all are welcome to attend this FREE Egg Hunt & Spring Party from 9-11am. It's at a centrally located park, Estancia Park, which is right above Balaeric Park on Adams Avenue - just up the hill from the Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley borders. There will be a...

NEW Costa Mesa Pod featuring LUV Nutrition, a local healthy smoothie bar owned by a cool Costa Mesa family  & located just over the Huntington Beach border. Their smoothies/teas/coffees are a healthy fast food and taste absolutely amazing - they truly do a body good! What's more, they do the community do too - they are really big on outreach and spreading the message of positivity, health...

NEW Costa Mesa Pod featuring Mor Escrow, a local escrow company just over the Huntington Beach border that has been doing business for over 30 years. They pretty much know it all when it comes to escrow and have some great insight on what you should be aware of and what to be aware of when you go through escrow in Costa Mesa.  Follow Mor Escrow on Instagram @Mor_escrow. The Costa Mesa Pod was crea...

The Costa Mesa Pod is proud to feature local martial arts school United Studios of Self Defense, USSD!  This school chain is the largest martial arts school in North America. They offer a variety of skills to master for all age ranges from 4 on up. It is also an excellent place to get self defense tactics. There are amazing opportunities to compete and do sparring here too. Make sure to follow the...