IMPACT OC

Impact OC- OC Human Relations Commission Seeks to Eliminate Causes of Discrimination

How does the OC Human Relations Commission seek out the causes of tension and conflict, discrimination and tolerance with the attempt to eliminate those causes? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with OC Human Relations Commission Chairwoman Jo-Anne Matsuba. She talks about prejudice and hate crime in Orange County and what’s being done to lessen it. 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. Report hate by calling the OC Human Relations Confidential Hotline: 714-480-6580 www.reporthate@ochumanrelations.org www.ochumanrelations.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t Miss MONSTER JAM

Now that the SUPER BOWL is over. What loud, stadium event looms next? How about the next MONSTER JAM, taking place at Anaheim Stadium Feb. 19/20. And the following Sat and Sun (Feb 25 and 27). Hear our exclusive interview with Charlie Pauken, a 30 year driver on the MONSTER JAM circuit (and current driver of the fan favorite Monster Mutt). On this week's OC SPOTLIGHT.

Yelling ”weee” again.

After turning 60 and asking "now what", Greg Lewis and his wife Kym decided to pack up their new house, buy a travel trailer and throw in a couple of Pedego eBikes to see where life might take them next.  A new "life on the road" in search of their next great adventure.  Using the travel trailer as their base camp and their eBikes as modern day horses to ride down the trails they discover (and over the the next ridge to whatever awaits them).  Chronicling all this in their new YouTube channel called "WeeRVee".   

So if you're feeling stuck. Or just wanna get out of your rut and feel young and yell "weee" again, ride along as "weee" take to the road with Greg and Kym Lewis (and their wee dog Charli) to see where the wind takes them. On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.

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.