Connecting Orange County Businesses and Neighbors! The Good Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Rachel Fyffe, bridges the gap between Orange County residents and the incredible local business owners in the Orange County area. Discover the stories behind your favorite local businesses—because they're not just owners; they're your neighbors! Proud to be the #1 Orange County Podcast. Are you a business serving the Orange County area? Let’s showcase your story! Visit gnpOrangeCounty.com to schedule your ...
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Why Custom Window Treatments Beat Big Box Solutions And Transform Your Space
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6:41Ever look at a bare window and feel like the room is unfinished? We brought on Rose Mendoza, co-founder of Opening Act Window Fashions, to show how the right shades, shutters, and drapery can turn a space from exposed and echoey to calm, private, and beautifully lit. Rose’s two decades serving Orange County shine through as she breaks down what mos…
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Mediation Over Court: How Families Save Money, Dignity, And Peace
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9:28When a marriage ends, the hardest part isn’t always the paperwork—it’s the pressure to turn partners into opponents. We sit down with Kevin E. Johnson of Resolvium Mediation Group to show how families can separate with clarity, fairness, and dignity while keeping control of their future. Instead of handing your life to a judge, mediation invites bo…
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From Restaurant Floors To Reliable Drains: Joseph Russell On Honest, Community-First Plumbing
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5:08A busted pipe in a busy restaurant set Joseph Russell on a path he didn’t expect—one that turned quick fixes into a calling and a community business. We sit down with the owner of Newport-Mesa Drains to unpack what trustworthy plumbing looks like in real life, from diagnosing tricky drain issues to steering clear of upsells that don’t serve the hom…
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A Family-Friendly Mountain Stay With Room To Breathe
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7:55Pine shade, quiet water, and a home that actually feels like one—this conversation with host Rachel Fyffe and guest Jody Bras takes you inside Honey Pine Lodge, a three-bedroom, pet-friendly short-term rental nestled ten minutes from Lake Arrowhead Village. We unpack what turns a simple cabin into a reliable retreat: a full, well-stocked kitchen, c…
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From Auto Detailing To All-In-One Cleaning: How Janitors OC Serves Homes And Businesses
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4:31Need one number for every cleaning job on your list? We sit down with Darian Johnson of Janitors OC to unpack how a true one-stop shop handles windows, janitorial services, post-construction cleanup, power washing, and ongoing commercial maintenance without cutting corners. From the first walkthrough to the final shine, Darian shares how his team b…
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Inside Acti-Kare: How Passionate Caregivers Deliver Peace Of Mind
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7:51What if the difference between worry and peace of mind is the person who walks through your parent’s front door? We sit down with Manish Gandhi of Acti-Kare In-Home Care to explore how thoughtful in-home care helps seniors stay safe, independent, and connected to the lives they love. From caregiver selection to after-hours support, we pull back the…
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From Engineer To Honest Shop Owner: A-Z Tech Automotive’s Story
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8:39Ever met a mechanic who tells you not to spend your money? That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Amir, co-owner of A-Z Tech Automotive, a full-service shop that handles both body work and mechanical repair under one roof. We explore how a trust-first approach can flip the script on car care, turning a stressful, confusing expense into a cle…
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From Crisis To Stability With Family Assistance Ministries
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8:17Need is rarely simple. When housing, food, health, and transportation pressures stack, a bag of groceries or a night of shelter can’t carry the whole load. We sit down with Anna Conti of Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) to explore how a whole-person model—pairing food and housing with personalized coaching, prevention, and case management—creates…
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How A Real Estate Lawyer Became A Mediator To Help Everyday Clients
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7:36A real estate deal can turn from exciting to overwhelming in a heartbeat. We sit down with California attorney and licensed real estate broker Sara Naheedy with Sara Naheedy Law to unpack how mediation can resolve property disputes faster, cheaper, and with far less stress than a courtroom fight. From non-disclosure surprises to boundary headaches …
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Ever wonder why the same life patterns keep looping, even when you know better? We sit down with spiritual counselor, energy and sound healer, and working musician Shiro Nobunaga of Guided Soul-ution to unpack how intuitive story work can reveal the scripts beneath your choices—and how to change them with clarity and care. Shiro explains his approa…
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Inside Lizzie Noble’s Creative Approach To Authentic, Budget-Savvy Events
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8:36Planning a wedding shouldn’t feel like auditioning for social media. We sit down with planner Lizzie Noble—who went from orchestrating political fundraisers for governors, senators, and a presidential campaign to crafting unforgettable, joy-first weddings—to unpack how creativity, logistics, and empathy turn big days into authentic celebrations. Li…
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Reverse Mortgage Myths, Explained Clearly
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13:11Think you know reverse mortgages? The story changed. We sit down with Clark Wilson, the Old Mortgage Guy, to separate the old private-lender horror stories from today’s FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages that protect seniors and heirs. Clark brings more than three decades of experience as a registered investment advisor and national train…
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Need a plumber you can actually trust when water starts misbehaving? Meet Robert Hopkins of Reliable Rooter and Plumbing, a second-generation pro who grew up in the trade and now leads a 33-year family business with one simple promise: fair work, fair pay, and solutions that last. We dig into the realities homeowners face, from slab leak detection …
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Inside Second Harvest: How A Food Bank Nourishes An Entire County
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9:57Hunger hides in plain sight, even in a place as resourceful as Orange County. We sit down with Linda Coss from Second Harvest Food Bank to unpack the real meaning of food insecurity and the often invisible toll it takes on energy, focus, mental health, and the ability to manage chronic conditions. One in nine of our neighbors faces this challenge, …
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How A Former Police Officer Helps Couples And First Responders Heal
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7:28What if therapy felt less like venting and more like progress you can measure? We sit down with counselor and therapist Brian Whitley, a former police officer who brings a rare mix of empathy, structure, and on-the-ground experience to his private practice. Brian explains how his background in law enforcement shaped a results-focused approach that …
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From Loss To Listing: How An Inherited Property Specialist Maximizes Family Assets
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17:04What if you could hand over the key to a loved one’s home and have the hard part taken care of—respectfully, quickly, and with real financial upside? We sit down with Tanya Parks, Orange County’s Inherited Property Specialist, to unpack a compassionate, end-to-end process that clears, cleans, stages, and sells family homes while honoring memories a…
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What if your mind understands your past, but your body still sounds the alarm? That tension—between insight and sensation—sits at the center of this conversation with licensed marriage and family therapist Maria Malo, whose practice blends EMDR therapy, mindfulness coaching, and somatic work to help clients find calm that lasts. We dig into why tal…
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How A Tech PM Built A Vertically Integrated Turo Fleet With Investor Backing
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8:27What if the best car rental experience isn’t a rental at all? We sit down with Adrian Sun, the founder of Crownstone Incorporated, to unpack how a single Turo trip snowballed into a vertically integrated car sharing company that acquires, reconditions, operates, and ultimately sells vehicles for profit. Along the way, he challenges the biggest myth…
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From Beliefs To Body: Energetic Chiropractic Explained
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9:33Your spine isn’t the whole story. We sit down with Dr. Stephen Florez of Energetic Chiropractic to explore how gentle adjustments and belief-level work can shift pain patterns, calm the nervous system, and create results that actually last. Instead of relying on force, Dr. Steve walks us through a light-touch approach that reads the body’s compensa…
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What if “you’re fine” doesn’t match how you feel? We sit down with Dr. Anita Wang with Wellness :: Longevity :: Aesthetics —ER physician turned functional medicine and longevity expert—to unpack why so many people live between normal labs and a life that actually works. She shares how to design a true health span, where energy, strength, sleep, and…
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Learn Why Proactive Accounting Beats Last-Minute Tax Prep And How A Responsive CPA Can Unlock Your Next Stage Of Growth
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8:21Think taxes are just forms and deadlines? We sat down with second-generation CPA Divya Gill with Gill Tax Group to show how a proactive, year-round approach can turn accounting into a lever for growth, clarity, and calm. From choosing the right entity to building clean, decision-ready books, Divya lays out a practical path that helps small business…
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How A Care Manager And Caregiver Team Up To Protect Aging Loved Ones
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8:05The hardest part of senior care often isn’t the daily tasks—it’s knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to trust. We sit down with Jackie Jou Kim from Arosa Senior Services OC to unpack a smarter approach: integrating professional care management with personalized home care so families get a plan, not just a worker on a schedule. Jackie walks u…
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Well Connected Chiropractic: Why Precise Imaging And Gentle Corrections Help Your Spine Stay Aligned
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6:36Imagine chiropractic care that prioritizes stability over force and uses a 3D map of your neck to guide a gentle, precise correction. That’s the promise of the Blair Technique focusing on upper cervical care, and Dr. Elizabeth Hoefer (Hay-fer) of Well Connected Chiropractic walks us through how this approach helps patients get lasting results witho…
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From Passion To Practice: How Jericho Group Helps Small Businesses Launch And Grow
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6:40What if the gap between your idea and your first paying customer is smaller than you think? We sit down with Erick Gonzalez, founder of The Jericho Group, to break apart the myth that only high-tech, billion-dollar ideas deserve to exist. Erick shares a grounded path for new and small business owners: build a lean plan, validate demand, secure smar…
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Craft Over Scale: Why Working With The Owner Matters
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7:10A maintenance license wasn’t supposed to lead to a custom pool legacy—until it did. We sit down with builder Don Gentili of Gentili Custom Pools to trace the arc from servicing lines and underground repairs to crafting award-winning backyard centers of gravity. Don explains how hands-on experience shaped his approach to design, how he navigated the…
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Inside Sandler Training Irvine With Scott Bailey
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14:15What if the fastest way to a real yes is giving your prospect a safe no? That single shift sits at the core of our conversation with Scott Bailey, the senior Sandler trainer in the West and the force behind Sandler Training Irvine. Scott went from a high-performing yet burned-out medical sales career to a system that boosted his results by 30 perce…
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Selling a home and dreading a tent over the roof? Jay Moceri of Value Termite & Construction joins us to unpack what really solves termite problems, how to spot dry rot before it spreads, and why localized treatments with real warranties can protect your house without wrecking your week or your budget. With 25 years in construction and wood remedia…
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Ever felt the split between what you want and what your culture expects? We sit down with therapist Cristina Deneve of Empower U Bilingual EMDR Therapy to unpack how that inner tug-of-war can fuel anxiety, guilt, and relentless self-doubt—and how EMDR can help you finally feel the truth your mind already knows. Cristina explains that EMDR therapy i…
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How A Small Team Builds Big Trust in Interior Home Remodels
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7:47Ever wonder what it really takes to hire a remodeler you can trust? We sit with Jennifer Tovar of One Stop Premium Interior Remodels and get candid about building a family business that thrives on craftsmanship, communication, and follow-through. From custom kitchens and spa-worthy bathrooms to fireplace installations, ADUs, and full interior overh…
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How A Mother-Daughter Team Built So-Cal Pro Cleaning Solutions Into A Commercial Partner
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6:02What if the final 10 percent of a project—those dusty vents, cloudy windows, and gritty baseboards—could be the easiest part of your day? We sit down with Melissa Ippolito of So-Cal Pro Cleaning Solutions to explore how a family-built company grew from residential roots into a reliable commercial partner that contractors, property managers, and off…
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How A Simple Cheek Swab Can Guide Hormones, Energy, And Healthy Aging
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10:12Your health story doesn’t have to be written by labels, age, or endless guesswork. Rachel sits down with holistic health practitioner Trish Mangold, founder of Elevate Vitality, to share a practical path to better energy, balanced hormones, and resilient aging—guided by your genetics. Trish describes how a simple cheek swab reveals actionable insig…
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From Caregiver To Founder: Building Faith-Based, Human-Powered Home Care
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7:22What if the help your parents need could actually protect their independence instead of taking it away? We sit down with Magnificare Home Care founder Ryan Mendoza to explore what compassionate, non-medical support looks like when it’s guided by faith, informed by data, and delivered by people who truly care. Ryan’s story starts at the bedside in 2…
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Inside Commercial Real Estate With Christian Espinoza Of Greysteel
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10:02Think apartment deals are all long lunches and flexible schedules? We sit down with Greysteel’s Christian Espinoza to cut through the gloss and get practical about what it really takes to buy or sell an apartment building in Orange County. From hyper-specialization to relentless preparation, Christian shows how a tight focus and a dependable proces…
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From Hospitality To Homes: Gerson Seise On Modern Real Estate
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6:17Looking for a saner way to navigate a chaotic housing market? We sit down with Gerson Seise Realty - Real Brokerage Technologies, who turned a hospitality background and property management experience into a client-first approach that actually lowers stress. Instead of chasing rate headlines, Gerson explains how to prepare for a purchase by control…
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Certified Reiki Master And Organic Esthetician Blends Energy Work, Facials, And Intuitive Coaching For Whole-Person Wellness
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9:04Searching for care that treats more than symptoms? We sit down with Kerry Walker-Collins, the certified Reiki Master and organic esthetician and Intuitive Coach behind Mystic Reiki and Wellness in Laguna Beach, to unpack how energy work, mindful touch, and clean skincare create lasting change. Kerry shares the near-death experience that reset her l…
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Colon Hydrotherapy For Energy, Clarity, And Bloat Relief
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9:29Feeling tired, foggy, or uncomfortably bloated even when you’re eating well and moving your body? We sit down with clinic owner Melissa Ozukum with Your Inner Health to unpack what Colon Hydrotherapy actually is, what a 40-minute session feels like, and why a careful, short protocol can help rehydrate and loosen old buildup that lingers along the l…
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How Light-Touch Lymphatic Therapy Supports Healing And Whole-Body Wellness
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9:27You’ve seen the viral before-and-after's and the firm, glossy “lymph” massages on your feed—but what does real lymphatic drainage actually feel like, and who is it for? We sit down with Brenda Oglesby of Lymphatic Therapy Newport Beach, a practitioner with 20 years in bodywork and a decade focused solely on the lymphatic system, to unpack the light…
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Discover How Bioenergetics, Coherence, And Gentle Chiropractic Can Elevate Health
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13:07What if healing starts by helping your body remember its original signal? We sit down with Dr. Jody Danese of Innovative Quantum Wellness to unpack how gentle chiropractic, bioenergetics, and frequency-based tools can restore coherence across body and mind. From lasers that nudge cellular repair to Rife protocols tuned to specific tissues and state…
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Why Therapy Doesn’t Have To Be Hard And How Longer Sessions Create Room To Breathe
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11:29What if therapy didn’t feel rushed, heavy, or stuck in the past? We sit down with Victoria Coutinho, LCSW from Woven Word Therapy and Wellness to explore a client-centered approach that starts with today, adds breathing room through 90-minute sessions, and focuses on tools you can actually use between appointments. Her journey from a political scie…
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From Gamer To Gym Owner: Building Community And Lasting Strength
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18:13A week after opening his gym, Daniel Krymow lost his father. Soon after, a global pandemic shut down the world. What could have been the end became a catalyst: outdoor workouts, Zoom sessions, and a tight-knit crew that refused to quit. We invite you into the story of VNTR Fitness—how a small space in Rancho Santa Margarita doubled down on communit…
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Healing Through Safe Adaptive Movement For Chronic Conditions
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8:30What if the safest place to rebuild your strength, balance, and confidence is closer than you think? We sit down with Bernadette Sanders of The Movement Clinic to explore how adaptive movement helps people living with neurological conditions, chronic illnesses, cancer, and functional aging reconnect with their bodies and regain control. Bernadette …
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Small Business Finance Made Actionable With Ablaze Financial
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10:16Growth stalls when founders treat finance like a tax chore instead of a strategic engine. We sit down with Amy Spandau, founder of Ablaze Financial and veteran CFO, to unpack a practical playbook for turning messy books into clear decisions, healthy cash flow, and confident growth. Amy’s journey from CPA auditor to startup turnaround leader gives h…
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Inside Dollface Beauty: Green Care For Busy Women
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6:08Beauty shouldn’t steal your day or stress your skin. Meet April Arisian, the founder of Dollface Beauty, a Laguna Beach studio built for real life: brows, lashes, facials, and body waxing in one stop, using paraben-free and fragrance-free products that keep things clean and gentle. We dig into April’s journey from tech burnout to skincare entrepren…
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A Therapist Explains Why You Don’t Need To Be Broken To Benefit From Therapy
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10:41What if therapy wasn’t a last resort but your best tool for ongoing growth? We sit down with Dr. Shelly Zavala—psychotherapist, author, and mountain hiker—to explore how interpersonal neurobiology turns counseling into a practical, science-based path to stronger relationships, better self-regulation, and sustainable change. Dr. Shelly explains how …
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Rethinking Pet Care: Food, Prevention, And Trust
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8:11Ready to rethink what pet health can look like when medicine and nutrition actually work together? We sit down with Dr. Pablo Etchemendy of Healthier Pet Veterinary Care in Santa Ana to explore an integrative approach that blends modern diagnostics with raw and whole-food diets, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to prevention. The resul…
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Why Your AC Shouldn’t Cost Forty Thousand Dollars
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15:52What if your next HVAC quote didn’t come with pressure, confusion, or sticker shock? We sit down with Peter Angius, owner of Boardwalk Heating and Air, to explore a different way to deliver comfort: no sales commissions, owner-led estimates, and code-first work that respects your budget. Peter’s journey from studying marine biology with a mechanica…
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The Art Of Making No Two Clients Look The Same
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4:08Looking for hair that looks amazing on day one and even better as it grows? We sit down with stylist Aly Marie Walker with Aly Marie Hair Artist to explore how bespoke, lived-in color can honor your features, your lifestyle, and your budget—without endless upkeep or cookie-cutter formulas. From the first consultation to the final gloss, Aly shows h…
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How Heartfelt Brings Early Detection To Orange County
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9:25A single story can start a movement. When a 16-year-old student collapsed during football practice in Fountain Valley, Holly Morrell and her father turned grief into action, launching a community screening that saved lives within a month—and building Heartfelt, a nonprofit dedicated to early detection of silent cardiac risks in Orange County. We ex…
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Most cyber attacks don’t begin with code; they begin with people. We sit down with longtime consultant and educator Raj Sawhney to unpack how a business-first approach to cybersecurity outperforms tool-chasing and why leadership, process, and culture determine whether controls actually work when it counts. Raj draws on decades with Big Four firms a…
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From Sauna To Cold Plunge: How Contrast Therapy Boosts Mood, Reduces Inflammation, And Supports Everyday Wellness
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10:20Cold changes minds—sometimes in just three minutes. We sit down with Jordan Jaeckel, the owner of Immersion Therapy, to explore how infrared sauna, cold plunge, and full-body red light therapy can lift mood, reduce inflammation, and help people at any age build real resilience. Jordan shares the studio’s origin story, from a pandemic-era home sauna…
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