OC Talk Radio

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 #lovethy...

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

 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 

 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 

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 #homelessne...

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 #southcountyo...

 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 #inspira...

 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 

 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 #mixedmartialarts #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #communityengagement #community #localbusiness #localbusinesses #localbusinessspotlight #octalkradio  

 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 

 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 Business...

 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 

 David Pridham founder and CEO of Dominion Harbor Group ( www.dominionharbor.com ) and his partner Brad Sheafe join us to discuss the hidden value locked in many companies unused Intellectual Property (IP) holdings for companies like Avaya, Kodak, NEC and others. Patents they've developed or acquired (but are not presently using).  And how Dominion Harbor Group helps sell or license this unused tr...