Ohana Stories Podcast

In this segment, I had a chance to sit with Ron Telpner, and talk about his incredible advertising career, his blossom performance career, and his incredible fashion sense.

The Arts Can Enrich A Community, and Lead Us To Unexpected Places. Jeremy Golden Has Dedicated His Career To Guiding Students To Uplifting Performances In Local Schools, and Community Theater.

In this segment, we had the chance to balance a family story with the preparation of a Hawaiian dish, and Q&A with middle schools students.

The Shea Center provides unique therapies for Physical, Occupational and Speech challenges for clients of all ages.

Conductor Barry Silverman Brings The Arts To South Orange County

Allyson Damikolas is somehow able to balance her leadership in education, environmental issues, family and her run for Congress in the 40th District.

Each week Ohana Stories will bring communities together with conversations about friends and family, and the cultures and traditions that we all enjoy. Mahalo!

We enjoyed a very special holiday show from the Aliso Viejo Toy Drive for the families of the Marines and Sailors at Camp Pendleton.

Join us each week to hear stories about food, music, fun and family. We’ll interview special guests from around the community, and across the country.

The iconic Webb family name has been familiar in Southern California for decades, and now, we meet a new generation of Webbs, and the unique dining and distilling experience from Jeremy Webb.

Hear about learning, growing and having fun with the Boys & Girls Club from Gabriella Littlejohn and newly appointed Executive Director, Nicole Watson.

An interview with teacher, artist and parent, Lori Montgomery

An inspiring interview with Goodwill Industries of Orange County CEO, Nicole Suydam.

This was a captivating conversation with the host of Critical Conversations at Soka University, Mary Patrick Kavanaugh

A frank discussion with Natalie Young, Talented Musician, Performer and Spiritual Leader. Natalie is the Cantor at Temple Beth El of South Orange County and she shares her thoughts about her community and how she strives to bring hope and optimism during these difficult times.

Talking with Payal Avellan about balancing, work, family and volunteerism as she works to bring the arts into the lives of young people through her work with the non-profit, The Wooden Floor.

Celebrating the month of July, I had a chance to catch up with my good friend, Joone Lopez, who serves as the CEO of the Moulton Niguel Water District.

I recorded this episode several months ago, but saved it to publish in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It was also the last episode I was able to record with my Covid Rescue Dog, Buddy, who passed away suddenly.

Richard shares his work with local students, efforts to improve public policy, and how he is supporting adolescent mental health programs in our schools.

A wonderfully amusing conversation with author, humorist and mom, Nancy Davidoff Kelton. Nancy talks about her childhood, relationship with her mother and father, and life as a single mom as she found “Mr. Rightstein” and documented her journey in print, and soon for the stage.

In this episode, we have a chance to catch up with Mayor Letitia Clark of the Tustin City Council. Mayor Clark talks about her time in office, her dedication to the city of Tustin, and the fascinating family history that most certainly contributed to her success. We also hear about her book, “Mom is the Mayor,” just in time for last-minute gift giving!

This holiday season we are joined by James Littlejohn, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, along with Associate Director, Nichole Watson, and together, they share some heartwarming stories about club events, and exciting news about the clubs in 2022, along with a way we can all support their incredible mission.

This week we had a chance to speak with Blaine Burch, who will be performing with his daughter Kameryn at this year’s Chalk Walk in Aliso Viejo at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It’s a wonderful event that brings the community together with Art, Music and Holiday Treats.

In this episode, I spend time with Gina Kessler, from the local band, The Honeybees. Gina spends her time singing around Orange County with her band mates, while she manages her career and family time, and tells us how music had brought her family closer, and enriched the community where she lives and works.

In this episode, I talk about the foods that I grew up with, and my father’s wonderful cooking.