Oc Talk Radio

How should you prepare for an earthquake? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with American Red Cross Southern California Region Preparedness Manager Kimberly Aufrecht. April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. Aufrecht explains what you should do before and after an earthquake strikes. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://www.redcross.org/local/california/southern-california/about-us/locations/orange-county.html              

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

Saul Viramontes, Management Analyst, ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY, joins us to discuss their role in providing OUR COMMUNITY clean, affordable energy alternatives to some of the residents here in Orange County, CA. #power #energy #energyefficiency #greenenergy #greenenergysolutions #powerproductionmix #municipalpower #powergrid #powergridsharetarget #powergridsharenews #powergridsharelatestnews #powergridshare #ochcc #community #communityengagement #communityinvolvement #communityinvestments #octalkradio

Why is 22-year pancreatic cancer survivor Roberta Luna encouraging participation in the PanCAN 2024 PurpleStride on Saturday, April 27? Find out, by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Luna. She advocates for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, known as PanCAN, and its mission to fight pancreatic cancer. Luna also hosts the weekly OC Talk Radio podcast “Living Hope: Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer.” The PanCAN PurpleStride is scheduled at 60 sites across the nation, including the Honda Center in Anaheim. You can hear details only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.pancan.org              

Sean Hicks, the founder of YOURTRONICS joins us to discuss how he repairs all of Your Electronics from Cell Phones and Computers to Game Consoles and even Drones. Including how he got into this field 10 years ago. And why he went from being a finance major at Chapman to a highly successful small business owner here in Costa Mesa, CA. Offering quick repairs for the many electronic devices we can't live without. #electronics #electronicrepair #localbuisness #orangecounty #orangecountybusiness #oc #ocbusiness #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #ocspotlight #octalkradio

Michelle Chuang from the SBDC Cal State Fullerton Center joins us to explore the strange new world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how businesses can use it to grow their revenue and build their brand. Across all their marketing strategies in a truly integrative fashion.

Meet Legendary Boxer Mikey Garcia (5 time World Champion) and here his amazing story. From his family picking strawberries in the field of Oxnard to top of the world. On OUR COMMUNITY podcast. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO, Streaming live from our studio here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center. #boxingvictory #boxingworld #boxer #boxing #boxingtraining #hispanic #hispanicbusiness #communityengagement #buildingcommunity #ochcc #octalkradio

How does the Junior Achievement of Orange & Inland Empire inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Junior Achievement of Orange & Inland Empire Regional Vice President & Executive Director Burgandie Oneka. She talks about how Junior Achievement programs assist students in grades K through 12 and young adults in navigating the challenges of today’s job market, especially considering the increasing student debt and the demand for skilled workers. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.jasocal.org      

Meet Christine Mantyla from WILLIAMSON LAW GROUP. Community Outreach Coordinator for South Coast College ( a private college in the City of Orange that teaches court reporting and medical legal programs). And host of the Mil2Vet Veteran's Series Podcast. Aa well as a Board Member for the great charity PATRIOTS AND PAWS that (among other things) supplies free furniture to veterans in need. #patriots #buildingcommunity #communityengagement #veterans #veteranlife #veteranhelpingveterans #hispanic #hispanicbusiness #charity #charitymatters #courtreporters #courtreporterslife

Meet First 5 of Orange County, a county agency (funded by Prop 10...the tobacco tax initiative) that funds programs for early access to childcare for PreNatal thru Age 5. Including a FREE Training Program (in partnership with the OCIE SBDC) that will train you to start your own childcare business. A way for some moms to actually get paid to stay home and watch their own young children by also watching other kids as well in a new business they own and operate. Check out their FREE four week class that shows you how to start your own childcare business. Helps you secure the necessary permits and licenses to use our own home or apartment to operate this business. Plus mentorship and support to help you succeed. For anyone with young kids in our county, you won't want to miss this one! On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small

After a two year hiatus, we welcome back one of our most interesting (and longest running) shows, THE RAAD LIFE.. Hosted by raconteur and "man about town" Raad Ghantous.  A well known, high end interior designer who seems to know everyone of interest here in our community. From politicians and activists and those actively living "the good life".  As he brings his curiosity and connections to this weekly "community conversation". Join us for the only show I know "without a pre-determined point of view" or an immediate agenda (other than getting to know some really smart and successful people). As we follow our community explorer on his endless quest to meet the most interesting people in Orange County. On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.

Join our Wealth Coach, Tyrone French as he breaks down "the anatomy of wealth". And how we've got to stop thinking of wealth as "things" instead of a living, breathing part of us.  A living thing that can grow (or die) depending upon what we do and how we take care of it. Fascinating, different approach to nurturing and growing wealth that puts it all in a different perspective. On Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studio here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.

How does the Hydrocephalus Association work to improve the lives of those impacted by hydrocephalus, a neurological condition? Find out, by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Hydrocephalus Association Past Board Chair Brett Weitz. He’s the Head of Content, Talent, and Brand Sales for X, formerly known as Twitter.  He explains how he joined the board after his youngest daughter was born with hydrocephalus, a condition that has no cure and where the only treatment option requires brain surgery. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.hydroassoc.org    

Meet Norma Mora, a Mortgage Loan Officer for PRMG. An Ambassador for the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And a Mentor for the Hispanic100 Foundation as well.

Today three franchisees from CHIP Cookies join us to discuss their separate stores in Huntington Beach, San Clemente and right here in Irvine. Sample some of their incredible cookies and talk about their different paths to being a "cookie entrepreneur". Who knew cookies could be so much fun (and profitable)?

Meet from Cassie Pestana, Co-Owner of CLICKSTART DOG TRAINING ACADEMY in Lake Forest. And here her story about growing her business into a real "brick and mortar" location. And how the OC IE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped her to do that. On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

Shaun Sanders, the Senior Associate Director of LaunchPad SBDC joins us to discuss their unique virtual accelerator. Hosted by Octane and run by the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) in Newport Beach, CA. As he talks about his work helping startups and other small businesses craft their "pitch decks" (and specifically their "business stories".) At no cost (whatsoever!). As part of this special SBDC program. On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

Today we talk with famed singer Gilbert O'Sullivan about his many hits in the 1970s (most notably ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY and CLARE). Staples on 1970s pop radio. And his continuing recording and touring since then. Which brings him here to Orange County for the first time as he appears at the popular COACH HOUSE in San Juan Capistrano on Monday, April 8.

Happy Birthday to Star Trek's William Shatner. To celebrate, we thought we'd republish an interview we did with him about OC's PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES three years ago (when he was only turning 90!)  Tune in and hear why he's not just Captain Kirk...he's Captain Kool!  Who never stops going (and growing).  Happy 93rd!

What services does the Family Support Network of Orange County provide to families and children with social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs, to enable them to reach their full potential? Find out, by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Family Support Network of Orange County Executive Director Maura Byron.                                                   Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.fsn-oc.org