IMPACT OC

LIVING HOPE: Dr. Andrew Rakeman, Lustgarten Foundation

Dr. Andrew Rakeman, VP of Research for the Lustgarten Foundation joins us to discuss their research priorities, progress underway and the hope ahead. #cancer #pancreaticcancer #cancerresearch #livinghope #octalkradio

DEFINING GOOD TOGETHER: Sandra and Gary Crouch

Today Sandra (a VP of the Greater Irvine Chamber) and Gary Crouch (a CPA with CLA) joins us to discuss their business, faith and life together. And the definition of good for them #insurance #life #community #fath #doinggood #octalkradio

OUR COMMUNITY: Dos Gabachos Premium Mezcal

David Martin Jr. Owner and Head of Operations for DOS GABACHOS MEZCAL is joined by his business partner Richard Policastro (who oversees their brand development). A built from scratch brand of mezcal by two bartenders from LA and their bar regulars from Mexico #mezcal #hispanicbusiness #restaurants #octalkradio

LET's TALK REAL ESTATE: Dana Point Harbor Redevelopment Project

Bob Olson from RD OLSON CONSTRUCTION and DEVELOPMENT joins us to discuss the progress of the huge Dana Point Harbor redevelopment project. And the hotel he is building there which just got recent approval. #hotels #redevelopment #realestate #commercialrealestate #letstalkrealestate #rdolsen #octalkradio

BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOORS: Chef Cathy McKnight

Chef Cathy McKnight joins us to discuss her work in the community including her work with the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano and the Max Love Project at the Children's Hospital of Orange County #choc #maxloveproject #ecologycenter #charity #cooking #culinarymedicine #restaurants #dining #octalkradio

OUR COMMUNITY: Vocational Visions

Tim Chervenak, CEO of Vocational Visons joins us to discuss the great work they do working with adults with developmental disabilities. #hispanic #hispaniccommunity #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio

LET's TALK REAL ESTATE: John Combs, Exec VP, Lincoln Properties

John Combs, Exec VP Lincoln Properties, joins us to discuss property managment.  The evolution of this industry. And the large national players he's been privileged to be a part of in this industry. #realestate #commercialrealestate #octalkradio

OC SPOTLIGHT: Short Film FOLLOWED, Newport Beach Film Festival

We talk with Ryan Saywitz, the writer and director of FOLLOWED, a short film showing today at the Newport Beach Film Festival. About this short detective story and the first steps on Ryan's dream to become a film maker as he finishes up his studes at USC's prestigious film school #shortfilm #film #filmmaker #youngfilmaker #story #storytelling #uscfilmschool #octalkradio

LET's TALK REAL ESTATE: Mike Waterman, VISIT ANAHEIM

Mike Waterman, President and CEO of VISIT ANAHEIM talking about all the greats things doing in Anaheim these days including the huge OC VIBE project and the development of several high end hotels in the area. #realestate #commercialrealestate #octalkradio

BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOORS: Ben Martinek, PENDRY HOTEL Culinary Director

Meet Ben Martinek, Culinary Director and Executive Chef for the fabulous Pendry Hotel in Fashion Island. Exploring all that's going on there from their fine dining to first in the chain private club. And what it's like to run such a large scale food and beverage opoeration. #foodandbeverage #chefs #dining #hotel #restaurant #finedining #pendry #chefpascal #octalkradio