IMPACT OC

Impact OC-Human Options: Insuring Safe & Healthy Relationships for Orange County Individuals & Families

How does Human Options work to ensure Orange County individuals and families experience safe and healthy relationships and live free of fear? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Human Options Chief Executive Officer Maricela Rios-Faust. She talks about how the organization founded by four women in 1981, lives up to that vision. 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. 24 hour domestic violence hotline:  877-854-3594 www.humanoptions.org

 

Feel Like a Kid Again

We all remember the feeling of "taking flight" in our first bike and the magical powers it seemed to give us.  With the wind in our hair and steamers flying, we felt invincible, as we set off on our own personal quest to discover the world. Just like JOHNNY QUEST (a 60s cartoon filled with lots of danger and adventure). 

Hear how one aging baby boomer (Jack Hemingway from Tucson) has re-found his youth and recaptured that feeling on his Pedego Electric Bike, choosing a smaller BMX style bike called the Element that allows him to nimbly go anywhere, anytime. Bringing out the kid in him again as he puts on his gear (every day, rain or shine) to become the "Nightrider", riding in that twilight zone between day and night.  Where all things are possible. On his own personal quest to see the world from a youthful point of view. On this week's PEDEGO podcast.

Impact OC-End Hunger in Orange County

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s goal is to end hunger in Orange County. Find out how it intends to do that by listening OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Chief Executive Officer Claudia Bonilla Keller. She talks about the organization’s dedication to collecting food at its distribution facility at the Great Park in Irvine, and then shipping it to its Partner Network for distribution to 282 food pantries. 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.feedoc.org

 

 

 

Impact OC-February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month which focuses on cardiovascular health. Find out what you can do to take control of your physical and mental health by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Cardiologist Dr. Erum Bajwa. On behalf of the American Heart Association, she talks about maintaining a healthy heart and National Wear Red Day. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station. www.heart.org

 

 

 

Blazing New Trails

After 30 years as a successful St. Louis Attorney, Bill Sauerwein, was looking for an encore career. Something that combined his passion for the outdoors with his desire to work with his wife Carla (a longtime Pediatric Nurse). But what could fit that bill?  How about opening a Pedego Electric Bicycle store?  "This quickly became the perfect solution for both of us," beams Bill.  "For it combined my experience of helping clients with Carla's many years in health care and helping others. All of which we continue to use every day." 

What could be better?  Working outdoors. Helping customers get fit, get active and get out on the trail again. Like the famous Grant's trail that runs right behind their store.  "It sure feels like it was meant to be" adds Carla with a smile, as she lists all the happy coincidences that led towards this path, from getting on their first ebike to stumbling upon the perfect store. Missouri boasts one of the largest "rails to trails" projects  in America with miles and miles of scenic paths.  Turning forgotten rail and pioneer trails into modern adventures... for this couple and all those they help ride along the way.  

Riding the Trails on a Pedego Electric Bike

Hear the story of another passionate eBiker who (with his wife) takes to the trails with his Pedego Electric Bike. And even put together an ebook about the hidden trails and trailheads they've found along the way As Larry Laidlaw talks about his passion for Pedegos. And how it's opened up a whole new world of adventure for he and his wife (as they build their trips around the trails they'll ride).  All from their home in Summerlin (outside of Las Vegas). Hear on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.

Making the Move from Corporate America to A Local Family Business

In the first episode of our new season of the Pedego Podcast, hear how Tom Kennedy went from 25 years of service as a Senior District Sales Manager for Dole Food Company to opening up his first family business with his wife Grace (a freelance writer and former Dole employee herself) in a suburb of Charlotte (ie-Lake Norman, North Carolina). Peddling a new type of produce (Pedego Electric bikes) that produces even more fun and joy for everyone in their family (including the kids). One of whom produced his own short, stop/action video about their new life together as eBike Entrepreneurs. As seen thru his 11 year old eyes.

Impact OC-Orangewood Foundation: helping former foster care system young adults thrive

What kind of services does the Orangewood Foundation provide to teens and young adults in Orange County, many of whom have spent time in the foster care system, are struggling with homelessness and/or are survivors of human trafficking? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orangewood Foundation Chief Executive Officer Chris Simonsen. He talks about the various programs his organization provides to help these young adults thrive. 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.orangewoodfoundation.org

 

 

 

 

The Pedego Podcast and EBike Revolution: Year in Review

What a ride!  Since starting this podcast six months ago,  we've heard some amazing stories about the ongoing eBike Revolution from the entrepreneurs driving this movement to the "love stories" of all those riding along.

Join our producer Carly San Filippo as we look back at all people we've met along the way and the life changing stories they've shared with us about getting out and active again on an electric bike. From socialization and "group rides"(in this era of isolation and shutdowns and "go it alone") to weight loss and simply "feeling better".  To feeling like a kid again (as actor William Shatner said) and shouting "weee" when you jump on a bike and hit that throttle. It's all here.

Plus the steady stream of "second act career stories" we've heard as well. On how high powered achievers from airline pilots and bank executives to former pro golfers and bond traders have made the move from "Wall Street to Main Street" to open their own Pedego Electric bike stores (and why). 

As we look back at this last year's wild ride and all we have yet to discover.  Here on the Pedego Podcast. Brought to you by Pedego Electric Bikes and your friends here at OC TALK RADIO. Orange  County's only community conversation....

Impact OC-Supporting Orange County’s Credit Union give back efforts

How does Orange County’s Credit Union assist its members in giving back to the community? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County’s Credit Union Chief Member Experience Officer Amber Cisneros. She oversees the credit union’s community give back efforts. She talks about the credit union’s philanthropic efforts to support the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. 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.orangecountyscu.org