IMPACT OC

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet a Recent Estrella Award Winner

Meet one of this year's Estrella Award Winners, Michael Lara.  A proud alumni of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber's Youth Chamber.  Who received his award at the recent sold-out ESTRELLA AWARD put on each year by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the Disneyland Hotel.

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet the Women Behind HAUTE LEGS

Meet Sarah Lindenfeiser and Vanessa Benavides, the co-founders and force behind San Juan Capistrano's innovative boutique, yoga and community center HAUTE LEGS.  And what brought them to become such passionate believers in the idea of "giving back".

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Teresa’s Jewelers

Meet Teresa Saldivar, CEO and Founder of TERESA's JEWELERS here in Santa Ana, CA. A certified gemologist with 38 years in the business. And one of the original founding members of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Impact OC: Safe At My House

How does Safe At My House, the Anaheim-based organization provide the proper tools, and resources to prevent youth violence? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Safe At My House Founder/CEO & Co-Chair Julie Gillette. She currently works with adults and teens at Project Recovery and Sustained Recovery. In 2022, she received the Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Award, a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. She talks about the teen violence problem and related concerns. 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://safeatmyhouse.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: BILY of San Clemente parent-to-parent support group

How does the BILY of San Clemente parent-to-parent support group equip parents with the tools to regain control of their home? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with BILY of San Clemente parent-to-parent support group Executive Director Gina Sisca Hazlett. BILY stands for” Because I Love You.” She talks about how the solutions-oriented program helps parents reach their goals. 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.bilysc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Orange County

How does the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Orange County adhere to its mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with the Foundation’s Outreach Chair Benji Fucanan. He’s also the Outreach Manager for the non-profit The Gooden Center treating addiction and mental health. He defines suicide and explains key terms such as “died by suicide, loss survivors, and those with lived experience.” He also talks about his organization’s programs. 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. If you or anyone you know are considering suicide, call or text 988. www.afsp.org/chapter/orange-county

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: Fair Housing Council of Orange County

How can the Fair Housing Council of Orange County fulfill its mission of protecting the quality of life in Orange County by ensuring equal access to housing opportunities, fostering diversity, and preserving dignity and human rights? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Fair Housing Council of Orange County Programs Specialist David Levy. April is Fair Housing Month. He talks about fair housing enforcement and education. 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.fairhousingoc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet the Amazing Jaime Naranjo

Meet the amazing Jaime Naranjo, a longstanding legend in the OC Hispanic business community.  With 20 years of service as an oustanding Mortgage Advisor with Arbor Financial Group (helping people accomplish their American Dream of home ownership). Who's also faithfully served for years as an Ambassador for the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  Hear his amazing story of immigration, struggle and success. On OUR COMMUNITY PODCAST.  Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.

Tee It Up: Homeless Help in Costa Mesa

This week on Tee it up with Tom Johnson (editor of Stu News) and John Stephens (Mayor of Costa Mesa) we talk with Nate Robbins, the "homeless czar" of Costa Mesa and their official "neighborhood improvement manager" about all the innovative work they're doing in Costa Mesa, CA creating solutions for homelessness here in our community.

OUR COMMUNITY: CASA OC (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Norma Mendoza, Diversity Recruitment Coordinator for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Foster Children caught up in the legal system) joins us to talk about all the work they do on OUR COMMUNITY podcast. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.