Coastal Living in Laguna Beach

Adam shares his wisdom and experience in business, philanthropy, and politics. Among topics discussed were rental vs. home ownership, land use planning, and developing community. 

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary.

Cary Hyden is regarded as one of the nation’s leading boardroom advisors to public companies. He and Tom discuss both his career in mergers and acquisitions as well as his philanthropic focus on the mental health of our youth.

Thomas is an eclectic member of our Laguna Beach community. He serves the Laguna Beach philanthropic community and pursues a variety of athletic endeavors, including the ocean swim from Laguna Beach to Catalina.

Wes is an American guitarist best known as a member of Korn, a nu metal band.

Jeff is a prominent member of the Laguna Beach philanthropic community. He chairs the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and is a board member of the Glenwood Housing Foundation.

Tom discusses his book Act of Kindness.

Hess's background in masterplanning communities with an emphasis on coastal communities provides for a lively discussion on Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach.

Pat is a prominent commercial real estate broker and advisor. He and Tom discuss the office market in general and Laguna Beach in particular. 

David provides insights into today's commercial lending market in general and lending opportunities with Citizen's Bank.

Harley Rouda is a former US Congressman of the House of Representatives and local Laguna Beach Resident. Tom and Harley discuss the complexities of struggling Laguna Beach commerce, politics, business development, and living the Laguna Beach lifestyle. 

Sallie Ann Sheridan (Former City of Irvine Mayor) and her husband, Dan (Former City of Laguna Beach Design Review Board Member), discuss their careers in government and their passions for theatre and skateboarding. 

Ethan Staus is Singer-Songwriter and Musician based in Laguna Beach. Tom discusses the ins and outs of the music industry, performing, recording, and the process of becoming a musician and songwriter. 

Marcus and Tom focus their conversation on affordable housing in Laguna Beach.

Tom Bak speaks with local community builder Joe Hanauer, tune in to hear Joe and Tom have an in-depth discussion around affordable housing and apartments in Laguna. They bond over their shared passion for making communities better and stronger through conscious development.

Tom has an interesting conversation with Steve Brittan the CEO of LCAD the Laguna College of Art & Design.  They discuss Steve's background growing up in South Africa and his personal journey to leading LCAD into the future.  Great episode and well worth listening.

Tom shares more about his background as a real estate developer, what brought him to Laguna and his views on the future.

Tom invites Marcus of the Marcus Skendarian Real Estate Group into the studio to discuss the Real Estate scene in Laguna Beach.

Meital Taub of Livel Real Estate the Number 1 Brokerage Team in Laguna Beach joins us live in our Pearl Street studio to discuss her background, her team's focus on the local market, how she approaches helping buyers and sellers as well as trends in the national and hyper local Laguna market.