IMPACT OC

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Superior Court Commissioner Michele Bell

Meet Michele Bell, a Superior Court Commissioner (and daughter of a Panamanian immigrant). A young, rising star in our judicial system who is determined to help others from OUR COMMUNITY rise as well thru her ongoing mentorship of Latinx Law Students.

On this week's OUR COMMUNITY podcast, powered by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Michele Bell, Superior Court Commissioner

Meet Michele Bell, a Superior Court Commissioner (and daughter of a Panamanian immigrant). A young, rising star in our judicial system who is determined to help others from OUR COMMUNITY rise as well thru her ongoing mentorship of Latinx Law Students.

On this week's OUR COMMUNITY podcast, powered by the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO. Streaming live from our studios here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center.

Impact OC: Addressing Needs for Later Stages of Life

How should we address the needs for later stages of life for our parents? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Verona Court Founder & President Arda Kardjian, who is also the Co-founder of Parentis Health. Verona Court is a residential care facility in Laguna Hills, providing 24/7 care and all inclusive, lifetime pricing for residents. It’s part of Parentis Health, which is a healthcare company based in Laguna Hills that’s focused on senior care with home care, home health, hospice and transportation services. Kardjian talks about the conversations we should have with our aging parents. 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.parentishealth.com

 

 

 

 

 

William Shatner Still Riding at 90

Yes, the iconic actor, William Shatner, star of STAR TREK (and so many other series like Boston Legal) is still riding at 90 (courtesy of his Pedego Electric Bike).  Hear again this highlight of our PEDEGO PODCAST SERIES (as we wind down to the last two episodes of this season).  And hear how, why and where he's riding these days.

Meet Valerie Amezcua, Board Member Santa Ana Unified School District on OUR COMMUNITY

Meet Valerie Amezcua, Board Member Santa Ana Unified School District. And hear how she helped develop and allocate funding for 56 Wellness Centers that provided mental health services throughout the District. And led efforts to secure over 50,000 Covid-19 vaccines for SAUSD Teachers, Families and community members as well.

Impact OC: Empowerment Education Elevating the Automotive Industry

How will Stars Motors European Service San Juan Capistrano President Chris Knuth who is also the APAC Automotive Training Institute Founder & CEO, provide empowerment education to elevate the automotive industry? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Knuth. He talks about the organization’s mission which is to provide high-quality automotive training empowerment to students in underserved communities through a combination of automotive technical training and personal growth skills to meet the demands of life, realize their dreams and advance their careers within the automotive industry. 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.apacati.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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