It's no secret that Esports has exploded both as an industry and a new virtual sport. But is less known is the explosive growth in Esports as an "after school" activity and team sport. Becoming the newest "organized activity for kids of all ages. With afterschool programs organized by places like YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs. As well as "club acti…

What once took hours to produce can now be done in minutes with the miracle of Artificial Intelligence (ie-AI). Hear how AI can help you write scripts, edit shows and even (dare I say) do it all for you! As we explore the POWER OF AI IN PODCASTING in this AI generated episode of our weekly Profit Talks Podcast. Prepare to be amazed!…

Carlos Humphrey joins us to discuss HEAT BUSINESS NETWORKING and the events they put on in Spanish for local Hispanic business owners. Including their Nov 2 VIP CONFERENCE at the Doubletree Hotel in Buena Park, CA #ochcc #hispanicbusiness #hispanicevents #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Dom Jones, Candidate for State Assembly, District 72 joins us to discuss her race as we continue to highlight local candidates here in Orange County with the most colorful candidate of them all. A candidate once featured on the hit reality show THE AMAZING RACE. Who's running an amazing race herself as a first time candidate for State Assembly here…

Dr. Raphael Gonzalez and Dr. Tk Huynh from HERMES LONGEVITY LOUNGE in Costa Mesa join us to talk about their revolutionary AI WELLNESS technology #longevity #mindbodymatrix #aiwellness #hermeslongevity#ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

For the latest episode of “Around the Table with South County Outreach,” South County Outreach sits down with Dr. John Hernandez, President of Irvine Valley College, to discuss the topic of COMMUNITY and how our collaborative efforts are addressing community needs and shedding light on the issue of hidden homelessness, particularly among the many c…

In this episode of "Around the Table with South County Outreach," we are joined by Carol Ferguson of the Orange County Community Foundation to explore the powerful impact of generosity in building a stronger, more resilient community. We discuss how acts of giving—whether through time, talent, or financial support—transform the lives of those in ne…

Dr. Sana Shakil, founder of Visionaire Optometry Spa in Riverside joins us to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. From wanting to become an optometrist after seeing her grandfather lose his sight. To having a different vision of how eye health care could be better (after working for years for other Optometry Clinics). Offering complete eye care an…

Irish language film Fidil Ghorm (Blue Fiddle) has its International Premiere at this week's Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, October 20th and we're privileged to have the Producer Bríd Seoighe join us to discuss this charming film about a 10 year old Molly who meets a grumpy old fiddle player whom she hears has ‘magic in his hands’ and she be…

We're privileged to have Aine Moriarty, CEO Irish Film and Television Academy join us to discuss the IRISH SPOTLIGHT on Irish Films at this year's 25th Anniversary of the Newport Beach Film Festival, taking place this Sunday at Fashion Island theatres on Sunday, Oct. 20.. #films #irishfilms #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio…

Today we bring back Gregg Schwenk and Lorena Stephanie Pichardo to preview the 25th Anniversary of the famed Newport Beach Film Festival. With their largest lineup ever including 135 feature films and 260 short films. An IRISH SPOTLIGHT on Sunday, Oct. 19. And the world premiere of JENNI, the first biopic of Jenni Rivera on Monday, Oct. 20. Check o…

We continue our series on LOCAL CANDIDATES with Steven Choi, a candidate for California Senate, SD 37. Learn more the issues in this race (and the people vying to represent us in that part of our community). #election #2024election #irvine #californiasenate #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Matthew and Shelby Hernandez, owners of Bark N' Beauty Mobile Grooming here in Orange County join us to discuss the start of their business. And how their Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped them get started. #sbdc #mobilegrooming #petgrooming #pets #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

In this episode, we sit down with Taryn Palumbo of OC Grantmakers to discuss the crucial topic of equity. Learn how South County Outreach is working to level the playing field for all community members and the role of strategic partnerships in fostering inclusivity. Taryn shares insights from OC Grantmakers' strategic plan and highlights the import…

Henry Walker, CEO Famers and Merchants Bank joins us to discuss their community banking model and longstanding ties with OUR COMMUNITY over multiple-generations. #farmersandmerchants #banking #communitybanking #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Giselle Hasman (one of the Small Business Development Centers resident Artificial Intelligence experts) joins us to discuss how AI is revolutionizing business, big and small, by automating repetitive tasks and improving intelligence gathering and processing large amounts of data to derive better information and make better decisions. #AI #artificia…

Ryan Moody and Rudy Gonzales , co-owners of REBELS BURGERS and BREW join us to share their journey in opening this unique "gastropub" in Yucaipa. And how it's doing a year later. With help from their local SBDC (Small Business Development Center). #sbdc #sba #brewpub #gastropub #restaurant #octalkradio…

Meet Octavio Paloma, Owner of Givo Ice Cream. An authentic Mexican ice cream shop that just opened in Santa Ana. Join as he shares his immigrant dream to build his own business and how the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) helped turn that dream into a reality. #entrrepreneurship #startups #followyourdream #inspiration #immigrantstory #icec…

Ace Tarachian, a consultant for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Cal State Fullerton Center joins us to discuss his background in business planning, finance and raising capital. #SBDC #SBA #smallbusiness #startups #entreneurial #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Hector and Laura Blanchette, owners of VISION ONE MORTGAGE, share their entrepreneurial story. And why they recently chose to join the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. #hispanicbusiness #hispanicentrepreneurs #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Miriam Martinez, President of the Orange County Hispanic Youth Chamber of Commerce joins us to discuss all that they do. And how her involvement as a senior at UCI added to her life. #ochcc #hispanicbusiness #orangecounty #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Meet Shelly Padilla, State Farm agent and our 2021 Community Leader joins us to discuss her support our upcoming community events like tomorrow's Dia de los Abuelos at Delhi Center in Santa Ana. #entrepreneur #hispanicbusiness #hispanicleaders #hispaniccommunity #ochcc#octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Meet Miriam Ramos, CEO and Founder of MINT HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCY. And hear about her work making Medicare (in all its complexity) clearer to our community. And all the changes taking place in this program ahead of this year's annual enrollment period. #medicare #healthcare #healthinsurance #ochcc #octalkradio…

George Rojas, Founder and CEO of AMARE magazine joins us to discuss their upcoming AMARE MAGAZINE COVER RELEASE. #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #hispanic #hispancibusiness #hispanicmagazine #hispaniccommunity #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Robert Istad, the newest Artistic Director and Conductor at the Pacific Chorale joins us to discuss their upcoming season. Including "To the Hands", an event in support of refugees and the unhoused on Sept 14th and 15th. #pacificchorale #choir #choralemusic #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Former NFL Player Dave DesRochers, President of the NFL Players Association, joins us to discuss his 1st and Goal Foundation and his Ambassadors of Compassion #charity #nflplayers #inspiration #motivation #compassion #ochcc #OCTalkRadioAf OC Talk Radio

John Arena, Business Outreach Manager for the METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT of Southern California joins us to discuss their Business Outreach Program which supports small business growth all over SoCal by helping them secure government contracts within their water world. #water #waterworld #waterdistricts #governmentcontracts #governmentcontracting …

Today Nathan Wyckoff from Cult and Classic Films joins us tto discuss his unique business and cult and classic films they focus #movies #cultclassics #classicfilms #cultfilms #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Nigel Jay, Founder of LinkWorx joins us to discuss their work in the Internet of Things. And why they went on the recent SBDC Trade Trip to Korea. And what they got out of it. #SBDC #KoreanTradeMission #export #import #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Sylvia Pizarroso, Director of the SBDC Finance Center joins us to discuss all the free work they do for businesses big and small with their Small Business Development Center clients paid for by the SBA, the State of California ( and others)#sbdc #startups #raisingcapital #businessloans #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Alexis Rocha, WBO NABO Champion boxer shares his journey from Santa Ana to his success in boxing #boxing #champions #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Donella Cecrle, President of THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERY joins us to discuss their upcoming robust peer group for individuals in recovery. And their upcoming 4th Recovery Rally at the Garden Grove Elks . #community #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Julio Gudino III joins us today to discuss all his different roles as a Board Member of the Hispanic 100. CEO of insurance Services, Inc, EVP of Coastal Pacific Lending and CMO of Tequila Nuestro Placer #hispanic100 #entrepreneur #hispanicentrepreneur #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Alex "Rocky" Kim from HomeFirst Mortgage Lenders joins us to his company and all they do for the community. Particularly solutions for small business owners. #smallbusiness #mortages #mortgagelenders #smallbusinesssolutions #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Bunni Ickes, South County Outreach Community Outreach Manager and Shawna Smith, Executive Director of Hope Builders joins us to share their stories about Ray Havert (the founder of South County Outreach) and his passion for helping others. Built around his simple philosophy "love thy neighbor" #octalkradio #charity #community #communityoutreach #so…

Dr. Lori Ochoa, PhD, Life by Design joins us to talk about her work as a Personal Development Coach #behavioralanalysis #persondevelopment #coaching #personalcoach #lifecoach #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Kathy Boyd, Director of Career Education for the OC Dept of Education joins us along with Kim Goodwin, Coordinator of OC PATHWAYS to discuss that program and all the work they do to expand education opportunities for all students here in Orange County #education #OCDepartmentofEducation #ocdepteducation #prekthru12 #octalkradio…

Soledad Rivera, Manager of Community Relations joins us to discuss all that CalOptima offers Our Community. And all the programs they have in place that people may not be aware of. #orangecounty #health #community #communityhealth #caloptima #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Meet SBDC client FLUFFY TRANSPORTATION. And hear about their entrepreneurial journey. Creating a unique "uber transportation for pets" #entreprenuer #entrepreneurial #entrepreneurialjourney #startup #petcare #pettransportation #ociesbdc #sbdc #sba #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

We talk with Darius Mahajer of MAIN STREET LAUNCH, a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution that helps otherwise "unbankable businesses" who struggle to find a loan #banking #loans #communitydevelopment #alternativefinancialinstitutions #sbdc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

Learn how food can be the cornerstone of change. Chef Bill Bracken of Bracken's Kitchen discusses how his organization, along with South County Outreach, are not only feeding the hungry but also empowering communities. Before we can heal the sick, educate our children, house the homeless, or offer hope to the afflicted, we must first be able to fee…

Xitalay Luna, Volunteer Manage for South County Outreach joins Jenny Sheek, College Corp Coordinator at Concordia University Irvine join us to discuss how to grow and sustain partnerships to help fight hunger and homelessness here in Orange County, CA. #collegecorp #collegevolunteering #volunteering #partnerships #partnershipsuccess #charity #chari…

We talk with Automotive Designer Bryan Thompson about his illuminating SHINE PROJECT designed to shine a light on domestic violence within the LGBTQ+ community. And the art exhibit he's put together at the Los Angeles LGBT Center at Liberation Coffee House, 6725 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles which opens on Thursday, June 13th from 6:30-9pm. #lgbt…

SBDC Consultant Edgar Meija, from the Small Business Development Center in Montclair joins us to discuss his background in Digital Marketing. And specifically, his views on the new topic of Community Centered Marketing. #sbdc #smallbusinessdevelopmentcenters #digitalmarketing #community #communitycenteredmarketing #onlinemarketing #smallbusiness #o…

Corey Williams from WILLIAMS Mixed Martial Arts joins us to discuss his Martial Arts School in Fountain Valley and the special Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. #mma #mixedmartialarts #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #communityengagement #community #localbusiness #localbusinesses #localbusinessspotlight #octalkradio…

Theresa Harvey, Licensed Insurance Broker and Medicare Specialist joins us to discuss the Wild World of Medicare. #medicare #medicareinsurance #medicarecoverage #medicareadvantage #medicareexpert #medicalinsurance #ochcc #octalkradioAf OC Talk Radio

David Friedman and Tansu Philips, Co-Founders of VIVA LA BOBA in San Bernardino and Redlands joins us to discuss their new community Boba shop. And the classes they took from their local Small Business Development Center. That taught them how to apply for an SBA loan. And qualify for a City of San Bernardino small business grant. Brought to you by …

Saira Ramirez Mingueta and Rola Halawanji join us to discuss their roles at the California Climate Action Corps. And all the work they do planting trees in our communities. And other ways they help combat climate change throughout the state. #climatechange #climateaction #community #ochcc #octalkradio…

David Pridham founder and CEO of Dominion Harbor Group (www.dominionharbor.com) and his partner Brad Sheafe join us to discuss the hidden value locked in many companies unused Intellectual Property (IP) holdings for companies like Avaya, Kodak, NEC and others. Patents they've developed or acquired (but are not presently using). And how Dominion Har…

Meet Hugo Loyola, a consultant for the Small Business Development Center in Coachella Valley. On his unique background as a bi-lingual business consultant. And the broad range of general clients he currently serves in that area. #business #businessgrowth #businesscoach #businessconsultant #businessconsultants #businessgrowth #salesgrowth #salesstra…