IMPACT OC

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

OUR COMMUNITY: Ian Calderon, CA Candidate for Governor

Meet Ian Calderon, a former Majority Leader in the California State Assembly. The youngest ever to serve in that role. Who is now running for Governor here in California. #governor #political #politicalraces #CAPolliticalraces #ochcc #octalkradio

BOARD TALK: Ken and Paige Cruse, MIRACLES FOR KIDS

Ken and Paige Cruse join us to discuss MIRACLES FOR KIDS. And their whole motivation for the extensive philantropy and charitable work they do. #charities #philanthropy #philanthropists #miraclesforkids #octalkradio

BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOORS: COOKING AT HOME at a High Professional Level

Today we talk with Bobby Dunham, a high level home chef on the new world of cooking at home at a Michelin star level #chef #homecooking #cooking #foodchannel #octalkradio

OUR COMMUNITY: Miriam Vega-Mint Health Insurance Agency on MEDICARE ENROLLMENT

Miriam Vega from Mint Health Insurance Agency joins us to discuss the current MEDICARE ENROLLMENT PERIOD. And some of the changes that have been made this year. And to pick the best plan for you. #medicare #hispanicbusiness #healthcare #octalkradio

HEALTH TALKS: Dr. Neal H. Patel, Geriatrics and Longevity

Dr. Neal H. Patel, a Geriatrics and Longevity physician and educator here in Orange County joins us to discuss his practice. And what we can expect from future episodes like this. #longevity #wellness #geriatrics #health #octalkradio

LIVING HOPE: Nick Pifani and his Journey with Pancreatic Cancer.

Nick Pifani joins us to discuss his journey with pancreatic cancer. And how he was originally diagnosed with Stage 3, Inoperable cancer. Only to discover later that surgery was still possible. Which led to a successful outcome. #cancer #pancreaticcancer #livingwithcancer #livinghope #octalkradio

LIVING HOPE: Robert Panacci, Novi Foundation for Cures

Robert Panacci joins us to discuss his new Novi Foundation for Cures and the Arizona Cancer Center of Excellence. Along with updates on Purple Stride Phoenix for 2026. #cancer #purplestride #pancan #pancreaticcancer #hope #resilience #belief #livinghope #octalkradio