IMPACT OC

Helping Kids Build Bikes (and Better Lives)

As we wind down this season of the Pedego Podcast, let's revisit one of our most inspirational guests. BEARING BIKES in inner city Atlanta who teaches kids how to build their own bikes (and in the process build up some confidence and skills that help them build a better life). On this week's Pedego Podcast. 

Don’t Miss Santa Ana Zoo’s BOO AT THE ZOO.

Looking for something special to do for Halloween this year? Then don't miss BOO AT THE ZOO at OC's hidden gem, the Santa Ana Zoo.  Taking place this weekend (and next).  On Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, October 23. As well as the following weekend on Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, October 30.  From 5:30pm-7:30pm (right after the zoo closes each night). 

Watch the zoo come alive with gremlins and ghouls (and lots of little kids). All collecting candy and prizes and trick or treating to their hearts delight. To a background of howling monkees and birds.  All to benefit the great educational programs at OC's most accessible zoo.  Right off the 5 freeway (at the intersection of "cool" and "fun".  

Hear all about it HERE. Or visit https://www.santaanazoo.org/ to learn more (or buy your tix for this event that ALWAYS sells out!)

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Sean Ferrel, Founder and CEO, MANAGED SOLUTION

Meet Sean Ferrel, Founder and CEO of MANAGED SOLUTION on their managed IT services for major corporations.  And how this son of Panamanian immigrants grew up Riverside, landed a scholarship to UC San Diego playing baseball (just like his grandfather did in Panama's professional baseball league).  And came out of college swinging, hitting a home run as he grew his one-man enterprise into multi-million dollar company.

And how he continues to give back to OUR COMMUNITY to this day (donating computers to foster kids and mentoring others).

Impact OC-Helping Current & Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Succeed

How can the organization Underground GRIT provide innovative avenues to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, women and youth to transform their personal narrative from a story of incarceration and recidivism to one of redemption and healing? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Underground GRIT Co-Executive Director Licensed Clinical Social Worker Crystal Anthony.  She explains why she and Underground GRIT Co-Executive Director Licensed Clinical Social Worker Suzanne Campbell created the organization and the services that it provides.  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.undergroundgrit.org

 

 

 

Impact OC-Changing the Foster Care Experience

How can Together We Rise Founder and CEO Danny Mendoza change the foster care experience for youth? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Mendoza, who founded the organization when he was 19 years old. He had gained a first-hand view of the challenges foster youth face through the eyes of his cousin. 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.togetherwerise.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City Life and Ebikes Can Change Your Life

To hear retirees Margaret and Kevin Shea tell the story, two things have totally transformed their lives: City Life and EBikes. 

The first change happened when this former software engineer and his wife decided to follow their two adult sons into the actual City of Atlanta (from the suburbs where they'd spent 30 years of their lives).  Discovering an exciting new world of close knit neighborhoods and neighborhood shops (like the new Ebike store that opened just down the block).

Determined to "try it all", they took one for a spin. And that's when things really took off.  "Fun was our only reason for buying one," admits Kevin, "but it soon turned out to be the best investment we ever made."  "It added some spice to our lives (and our 40 year marriage)," smiles Margaret. "Taking us places we never knew existed".

Like the 22 mile Beltline around Atlanta which they discovered right at their doorstep. A multi-use trail on a former railway corridor which goes around the core of Atlanta, this Beltline project was designed to reconnect neighborhoods and communities with restaurants, coffee shops, and places of interest (like the nearby Atlanta Zoo and parks). All at a slower "people pace".

A perfect pathway for their new eBikes that took them in so many new directions, connecting them with their community (and kids) more. And bringing them better health and sleep as well as they rode more frequently(and further) on their new electric bikes.

Several recurring themes we hear often on this show.

For as Margaret herself if prone to proclaim to anyone and everyone she meets, "to say that owning a Pedego is life changing is not an understatement. We lost weight, improved our sleep (and our marriage).  Made new friends and found a new direction in life.  Who would have thought that two simple electric bikes could add so much to our lives?"

Margaret is a coach for Optavia and is happy to help anyone who is looking to begin their health journey. To learn more about Optavia, please contact Margaret at keshea@bellsouth.net or call her at 770-630-8435.

Just two aging, ever evolving baby boomers, experiencing the ride of their life. On this week's Pedego Podcast.

Impact OC- OC Registrar of Voters Will Ensure the Upcoming Election is Fair & Accurate

How will Orange County Registrar of Voters Bob Page ensure the 2022 California General Election in Orange County is fair and accurate? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Page.  He talks about his office’s mission which is to provide election services for the citizens of Orange County to ensure equal access to the election process, protect the integrity of votes and maintain a transparent, accurate and fair process. 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. http://www.ocvote.gov

 

 

Hear SANDBOX PERCUSSION perform THIS WEEKEND

Hear the unique SANDBOX PERCUSSION perform with the Pacific Symphony this Friday and Saturday at Segerstrom Hall. Leading proponents of a wild, contemporary style of "percussion chamber music" that has these 4 young men performing on everything from tuned glasses to traditional drums. Everything but the kitchen sink in this visually entertaining "aural experience" (backed by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra).

Impact OC-Helping the Traumatic Brain Injured Community Recover

How can the High Hopes Brain Injury Program in partnership with the Ryan’s Reach organization help the traumatic brain injury community recover? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with High Hopes Brain Injury Program Developer & Director/Instructor Mark Desmond and Founding Member of Ryan’s Reach Lindy Michaelis. They talk about the High Hopes program and how it helped Michaelis’s son Ryan recover from his traumatic brain injury. This process inspired her to form the Ryan’s Reach organization to help fundraise and help High Hopes brain injury survivors. 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://highhopes.ws  https://www.ryansreach.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC-Promoting Oral Health Equity in Orange County

How does Western Dental & Orthodontics, the largest Medi-Cal provider of oral healthcare in California, promote oral health equity in Orange County? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Western Dental & Orthodontics Chief Dental Officer Dr. John Luther. He explains how serving one of the most geographically and culturally diverse regions in the country, expanding access and equity of oral healthcare is at the heart of what Western Dental does. 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.Westerndental.com