Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part III SoCal Voices podcast

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Have you thought about leaving corporate life to pursue your passion? In this episode of SoCal Voices you’ll meet a woman who experienced a major life-changing moment that led her to pivot from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, and she never looked back. As founder of Women Podcasters Network and the Women Podcasters Awards, Jennifer Henczel has built a successful and fulfilling mission-driven organization providing resources and tools that elevate and celebrate independent women podcasters. SoCal Voices won Best Regional Podcast in Henczel’s inaugural Women Podcasters Awards and is a sponsor in the 2025 Women Podcasters Awards. You don’t have to be a podcaster to be inspired by Henczel’s story. If you’ve been thinking about saying goodbye to corporate life to pursue your passion, check out this episode. Henczel’s journey might inspire your next move! Resources Learn more about the Women Podcasters Awards . Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com . Subscribe to the free, monthly SoCal Voices Newsletter ! To thank you for subscribing, we’ll send you Making Friends in SoCal , a free e-guide to building meaningful friendships in our vast and busy region. Get your SoCal Voices Merch Shop our store today! Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator . Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices. Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn . Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue producing quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click this link: Support the show…

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Honoring Negro League Baseball: Moreno Valley Community Softball Game 21:29

18 days ago21:29

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A community softball game commemorating the iconic legacy of Negro League Baseball is happening Saturday, May 31, 1pm - 4pm, at Woodland Park in Moreno Valley. The game is being organized by returning SoCal Voices Podcast guest James Harris, known to many in the Inland Empire as author of the children’s book Corey’s Courtroom , emcee for a number of major local events, and presenter of the African American History series, Unveiled . In this episode of SoCal Voices, Harris talks about what inspires his community involvement, his vision for the upcoming community softball game, and how you can participate if you’d like to play, or just come out and enjoy a fun, uplifting and informative afternoon! Resources for the Negro League Community Softball Game in Moreno Valley: This event is open to the entire community! Come enjoy the fun and learn about the history and legacy of Negro League Baseball: Players, sign up here. No experience required to play. Not playing? No problem, but you still need to register to attend. Register at this Eventbrite link today! On game day, May 31, stop by the SoCal Voices table to say hello to SoCal Voices Creator & Host, Angela Ross , and enter the SoCal Voices Negro League Baseball Bomber Jacket Giveaway! No purchase necessary to enter, must be present to win. Looking for some cool t-shirts and hoodies honoring Black Baseball heroes of the past? Check out artist and Riverside native Kelly Jackson’s apparel, Skillz Clothing-Skillz Rekognize Skillz . Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com . Subscribe to the free, monthly SoCal Voices Newsletter ! To thank you for subscribing, we’ll send you Making Friends in SoCal , a free e-guide to building meaningful friendships in our vast and busy region. Get your SoCal Voices Merch Shop our store today! Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator . Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue producing quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click this link: Support the show…

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Championing Women’s Leadership & STEM in SoCal 35:49

25 days ago35:49

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As Founder of the California Society of Extraordinary Women , Shirley Coates is the powerhouse behind this Riverside-based nonprofit that’s changing girls’ lives and helping them thrive. Her Ignite Leadership & STEM Academy helps student participants see themselves in ways they may not have considered before, as extraordinary leaders, inspiring them to reach levels of educational, professional and financial achievement beyond their expectations. If you are interested in women’s empowerment and don’t know Shirley Coates, you should. In this episode of SoCal Voices, you will meet a remarkable woman whose vision and mission are positively impacting the lives of girls and women in STEM and beyond. Resources The California Society of Extraordinary Women Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com Subscribe to the free, monthly SoCal Voices Newsletter ! To thank you for subscribing, we’ll send you Making Friends in SoCal , a free e-guide to building meaningful friendships in our vast and busy region. Shop SoCal Voices Merch Shop our store today! Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator . Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue to bring you quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click this link: Support the show…

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L.A. County Foster Adoption - A Family, Maybe 29:06

5 weeks ago29:06

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Foster adoption in Los Angeles County is, in a word, unpredictable. The process goes smoothly for some but for others it can be difficult, presenting political, legal and personal challenges that test patience and resolve. In his memoir A Family, Maybe: Two Dads, Two Babies, and the Court Cases that Brought Us Together, author Lane Igoudin chronicles the journey he and his husband, Jon, faced as they embarked on the rocky path to adopt two girls as a gay, interracial couple in the early 2000s. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Igoudin shares how the goal to become a family — while ultimately successful — was sometimes marked by pain and powerlessness, and he offers tips to prospective foster adoptive parents on how to successfully navigate a child welfare system that doesn’t always seem to operate in the best interests of the children it is designed to serve. Resources A Family, Maybe: Two Dads, Two Babies, and the Court Cases that Brought Us Together https://laneigoudin.com/ Social media: @laneigoudin Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com Subscribe to the free, monthly SoCal Voices Newsletter ! To thank you for subscribing, we’ll send you Making Friends in SoCal , a free e-guide to building meaningful friendships in our fast and busy region. Get your SoCal Voices Merch Shop our store today! Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator . Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue to bring you quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click this link: Support the show…

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LA Fires Aftermath 29:04

7 weeks ago29:04

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In January, the Palisades and Eaton fires killed at least 29 people and destroyed or damaged 18,000 structures valued at nearly $300 billion dollars. In the weeks since the fires, people who lost homes have been navigating displacement, insurance, government agencies and predatory developers, all while trying to decide whether to stay and rebuild or sell and leave. Southern California Journalist Michelle Zacarias has been speaking with people affected by the Eaton fire that tore through Altadena. In this episode of SoCal Voices — the first in a series on the aftermath of the LA fires — Zacarias shares her observations of a SoCal community grateful for help received in the immediate aftermath of the fires and worried about some of the longer term impacts of the disaster. Resources Help people impacted by the LA Fires . Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com Get the SoCal Voices Newsletter! Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter and receive a free copy of our e-book Making Friends in SoCal Get your SoCal Voices Merch Shop our store today! Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator . Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue to bring you quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click this link: Support the show…

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Why You Need An Estate Plan 38:07

9 weeks ago38:07

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Okay SoCal Fam. We’re going to estate planning class today. If you have avoided or delayed getting an estate plan, you’re not alone. Most of us don’t like thinking about the end of our lives or what’s going to happen with our property after we die. But it’s a reality we must face. If you have dependents and own a house, car, retirement accounts or other assets, neglecting estate planning can wreak havoc on your loved ones after you pass away, landing them in probate court, costing them privacy, time and money. It could also mean that the property you leave behind is distributed to someone other than your preferred recipients. In this episode of SoCal Voices, estate planning coordinator Oscar Vasquez shares insights on the importance of getting an estate plan and his “done-with-you” software solution that could help. Resources Free Estate Planning Guide Get your estate planning questions answered 24/7. Call 805-909-4689. **Special Offer ** The first ten SoCal Voices listeners to purchase an estate plan through EstateDocPrep.com using the discount code VOICES will receive a $1,000 discount. Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com Get the SoCal Voices Newsletter! Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter and receive a free copy of our e-book Making Friends in SoCal. Get your SoCal Voices Merch Shop our store today! Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator . Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue to bring you quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click the link below: Support the show…

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Annie Korzen: Actor, Author & Social Media Sensation 25:33

11 weeks ago25:33

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Annie Korzen is an 86-year-old actor and comedian who had a recurring role playing the obnoxious Doris Klompus on the hit TV sitcom Seinfeld. Today, Korzen is a social media sensation, sharing pearls of wisdom with nearly half-a-million followers of all ages. She’s the author of The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Korzen talks about her mission to help change people’s minds about what it is to be “old” and what she loves most about life in Southern California. Resources Get the book - The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com . Get the SoCal Voices Newsletter! Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter and receive a free copy of our e-book Making Friends in SoCal. Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator . Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue to bring you quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click the link below: Support the show…

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Plus Size in SoCal 30:32

13 weeks ago30:32

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In her book, Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change , Los Angeles author and activist Mekdela Ejigu chronicles the body positivity movement through a collection of essays reflecting her journey as a target of fatphobia and its intersectionality with other ways people are marginalized in our society. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Ejigu shares the experiences that led her to write Plus Size. She also provides insight on the state of the body positivity movement, and offers tips on how we all can be less judgmental about people’s body types and allow folks, whatever their shape and size, to simply live their lives. Episode Resources Get the book - Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com Get the SoCal Voices Newsletter! Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter and receive a free copy of our e-book Making Friends in SoCal. Go, Eat, Thrive! Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator . Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue to bring you quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click the link below: Support the show…

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The Inland Empire “News Mirage” 33:18

15 weeks ago33:18

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Is SoCal’s Inland Empire the land of the local news mirage? While news outlets cover the region, media observers say some elements of the IE’s local news coverage are a mirage, giving residents the illusion of vigorous local journalism when in fact, that coverage is absent. Thomas Corrigan is a communications professor at Cal State University San Bernardino and coordinator of the university’s Local Journalism Partnership Initiative. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Corrigan talks about his work examining news coverage in the Inland Empire, and the changes he believes are needed to ensure quality journalism thrives in the region. Episode Resources Inland Empire MediaWatch Local Journalism Partnerships Inland Empire Journalism Innovation Hub + Fund Thomas Corrigan Enjoy the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter and receive a free copy of our e-book Making Friends in SoCal. Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoices Follow Host Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support SoCal Voices Thank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue to bring you quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click this link: Support the show…

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Feeding the Hungry in Inland SoCal 19:50

24 weeks ago19:50

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Southern California’s vibrance and abundance bely the fact that a number of our neighbors don’t have enough food to eat. Led by CEO Carolyn Fajardo, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, the region’s largest food bank, works daily to meet the food needs of the community. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Fajardo talks about the work Feeding America is doing to ensure Inland Empire residents without enough food receive the help they need during the holidays and beyond. Resources: Help support Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @socalvoices Follow Angela Ross on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Black Maternal Health in SoCal 32:16

26 weeks ago32:16

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Alarming statistics reveal that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Dana Sherrod, co-founder and executive director of the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice, helps us understand why this is happening, and what can be done to address these disparities and improve birth outcomes for more Black families. Resources: California Coalition for Black Birth Justice Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Support the show…

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Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part III 20:27

30 weeks ago20:27

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Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part II 19:26

32 weeks ago19:26

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People under 30 are registering to vote in record numbers. The uptick is attributed in part to “the switch” when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Endorsements from Taylor Swift and other celebrities have also inspired many young people to register to vote, prompting predictions that young voters will have a major impact on the outcome of the election this fall. With young millennials and Gen Z comprising one of the largest voting blocs in this election, what issues are they concerned about and how will they vote? In this second installment of SoCal Voices young voter series, 20-year-old college senior Dana Hart talks about his political influences, how he plans to approach his voting decisions this November, and the importance of discussing political issues without harming others. Resources Get everything you need to vote here! Like the episode? Share it on social media Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show…

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Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part I 25:43

34 weeks ago25:43

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The 2024 Presidential Election is underway and since President Joe Biden left the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic party’s nominee, young voters have responded to her candidacy with record breaking voter registrations, campaign volunteer signups and donations. Gen Z and young millennials make up one of the largest voting blocs this election cycle and could impact the results if they vote — and if they don’t. So what issues are young voters concerned about and how will they vote? In the first installment of SoCal Voices’ young voter series, 31-year-old civil rights attorney Sarah Carthen Watson talks about the issues she’s most concerned about in this election, how she plans to vote, and the fundamental changes she believes are needed to make America a more just, equitable and livable society for us all. Resources Get everything you need to vote here! Like the episode? Share it on social media Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show…

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Community Development in SoCal 28:41

38 weeks ago28:41

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Community development is essential to how all the elements of where we live fit together and impact how we experience our communities. Eric Nelson is a 20-year community development expert who has impacted the lives of thousands of Southern Californians through his work in residential and commercial developments. He is Vice Chair of the Planning Commission at the City of Dana Point, a past President of the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California and Vice President of Community Development at Trumark Homes. He brings all of this experience and his SoCal “native son” perspective to his work. On this episode of SoCal Voices, Eric talks about the importance of community development to our overall quality of life. He also talks about his favorite project — the innovative Covina Bowl development — that captures the essence of community development and community preservation. He also shares his 10-year vision for the future of community development in SoCal. Resources Learn more about Eric Nelson Visit trumarkhomes.com Like the episode? Share it on social media Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show…

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Leading Homeboy Industries: A Radical Approach to Business and Life 26:49

40 weeks ago26:49

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For more than 30 years, Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles has been helping former prisoners and ex-gang members redirect their lives to become productive, contributing members of the community. A human services agency offering legal, mental health, and education services and more, Homeboy Industries makes second chances possible by combining practical services and hope with an unconventional approach to meeting the bottom line. Tom Vozzo, Homeboy Industries’ CEO, has led the organization for nearly 12 years with a leadership style that matches the name of his book: The Homeboy Way: A Radical Approach to Business and Life. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Vozzo, a self-described compassionate capitalist, shares how leading the Homeboy way is making a positive impact on the organization and continuing a long tradition of transforming lives. Resources Get the book Visit Homeboy Industries Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Beyond Her Diagnosis: Jennifer Gasner’s Unexpected Life 29:39

42 weeks ago29:39

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When she was 17 years old, San Diego author Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia or FA, a rare progressive neuromuscular disease. The impact of FA varies from person to person, but generally causes difficulty walking, a loss of coordination and impaired speech. Initially, Jennifer was shocked and in denial about her diagnosis and, at times, used alcohol as a way to cope, but ultimately decided to live her life with joy. She chronicles her journey in her book, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. On this episode of SoCal Voices, Jennifer shares how she’s living her life with determination, humor and a positive attitude. Resources: Visit Jennifer’s website: https://jennifergasner.com/ Get the book at Amazon , Books a Million, Barnes & Nobel or Warwick’s Follow Jennifer Gasner : Instagram: @jennygwriter Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Connect with Angela Ross : Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Embracing Change: A Conversation on Thriving in SoCal 25:17

44 weeks ago25:17

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Born in China and raised in Los Angeles, certified life coach, podcaster, speaker and author Lucy Liu is a self-described ex-overachiever and recovering perfectionist who is thriving in Irvine. On this episode of SoCal Voices, she shares how she mastered the art of slowing down and how she helps women business owners, creatives, coaches and influencers transform their lives, boost their income, have a greater positive impact and have more fun. Her experience and tips for living well may inspire you to live a more centered, fulfilling life. Resources https://www.lucyliucoaching.com/ Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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How SoCal’s “The Mighty 690” inspired a novel 14:02

46 weeks ago14:02

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Long before podcasting and FM radio, AM radio ruled. And in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the biggest dog on the porch was THE MIGHTY 690. The 50,000-watt station was heard throughout SoCal. And its top-40 format was popular with teenagers and young adults. The story of the station — and a real-life contest it ran in the summer of 1981 — has been fictionalized in a fun new novel, The Mighty 690 by Alexander Hamilton Cherin. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Cherin talks about the impact of the real Mighty 690 radio station on his youth, his multi-year journey writing the book including why he took a fictional rather than fact-based approach to this story, and offers some predictions about the future of radio in Southern California and the general outlook for the region. If you're a fan of nostalgia, radio history, or just love a good story set in SoCal, this episode is a must-listen! Dive into the world of The Mighty 690 and join us on a journey back in time to a defining era of Southern California radio. https://alexandercherin.com/ Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with host Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email Message on Instagram , LinkedIn or Facebook Support the show…

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How the Arts Teach Life Skills: Dancing with Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer 31:24

48 weeks ago31:24

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Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer is having a strong impact on young people from SoCal and beyond as she helps youth develop critical life skills through exposure to the arts. She has developed some of Hollywood’s most sought-after young dancers, including the 2016 winner of “So You Think You Can Dance,” the 2018 “World of Dance” stars, and more. Her graduates have worked with artists like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Usher. Listen as Miss Tee talks about her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming Founder & CEO of Studio T Arts & Entertainment, and her mission to help young creatives find their path to success. Resources https://www.studiotarts.org/ If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross: Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Boosting Confidence in SoCal Girls: The 20/20 Club 22:53

49 weeks ago22:53

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Studies and surveys have shown that children start life with similar levels of confidence and self-esteem, but as girls become pre-teens, their confidence and self-esteem decline. LaTina McGhee-Simmons, a teacher at Virginia Primrose Elementary School in Fontana, aims to change that dynamic. She facilitates a mentoring program — the 20/20 Club — for upper elementary school girls to boost their confidence and self-esteem. In this episode of SoCal Voices, LaTina and four of the club members — 4th grader Emily Zavala, and 5th graders Maya Carranza, Sophia Castellon and Monse Perez, — share how the club is boosting the girls’ sense of self-worth and value, and strengthening their belief in themselves and their abilities. Resources www.daughtersofpromiseconfidence.com Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Mental Health and a Memoir 20:25

50 weeks ago20:25

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If you have struggled with anxiety, you may find some inspiration in this episode featuring San Diego author Jessica Keith. Her debut memoir, Saying Inshallah with Chutzpah , is a humorous and poignant coming-of-age story about her unorthodox path navigating an inter-faith/cross-cultural landscape in her professional and personal life, and finding the resilience to persevere. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Jessica shares how writing the book impacted her mental health, and how facing her anxiety helped propel her to reach her goals. Resources Get the book : Saying Inshallah with Chutzpah Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship 22:13

52 weeks ago22:13

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The mother-daughter relationship has been described as many things - special, complicated, loving, perplexing and more. For many people, it can be one of the most rewarding relationships in their lives. For others, the bond may be broken, especially if mother or daughter feels unseen and unheard. In this episode of SoCal Voices, therapist Hilary Mae shares how she helps mothers and daughters across the country see their relationship through a new lens and make a more meaningful connection. Resources https://www.hilarymae.com/ Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Organ Donation in Southern California: The mission of OneLegacy 19:34

1 year ago19:34

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Do you have the pink “donor dot” on your driver’s license? Do you know why you should? April is Donate Life Month and there’s an organization in southern California that’s dedicated to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. That organization, OneLegacy , serves more than 200 hospitals, 10 transplant centers, a diverse population of 20 million donors and families across SoCal and waiting recipients across the country. In this episode of SoCal Voices, One Legacy’s Public Education and Community Development Specialist, Christy Bethel, discusses the organization’s mission and its life-saving impact. Resources onelegacy.org OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk 2024 Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Breaking Barriers: How Black Women Invest is Bridging the Wealth Gap 23:57

1 year ago23:57

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Schelo Doirin Collier is all about helping Black women become strong investors. Her organization, Black Women Invest , started as a small social media group and has grown into a national community of more than 14,000, including chapters in Southern California. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Schelo talks about Black Women Invest’s holistic approach to financial wellness, and how the organization empowers Black women — whether new or seasoned investors — to secure their financial futures and build generational wealth with confidence. Resources Information and registration for Black Women Invest Conference, Abundance Unleashed in Temecula, April 12 - 14, 2024. Follow Schelo D. Collier on Instagram @blackwomeninvest_ Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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A safe haven: Her Sisters Keeper Foundation 17:18

1 year ago17:18

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Her Sisters Keeper Foundation provides a safe space for women in SoCal’s Inland Empire to recover from major setbacks or simply reset from the daily stress in their lives. In this episode of SoCal Voices, founder and executive director Kimberly Wallen shares the experiences that led her to create her organization and how she helps empower women to live their best lives. Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Support SoCal Voices Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Can police reform work? Reimagining Safety 26:14

1 year ago26:14

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The killing of George Floyd at the hands of police focused the world’s attention on the problem of police abuse and misconduct in ways that few other cases have. In the US, the murder of Floyd renewed calls for police reform and led to calls to abolish policing as we know it. Maintain the status quo, some said, and policing will continue to cause more harm than good. Others worry that dismantling the police will lead to anarchy. What can be done in the realm of “public safety” so that everyone is in fact “safe?” That question is addressed in Reimagining Safety, a documentary film by Los Angeles filmmaker, author and conflict resolution facilitator, Matthew Solomon. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Matthew talks about the indirect route that led him to create Reimagining Safety, his DIY approach to making the film, the social justice community’s response to the documentary, and his vision for a brighter, safer future. Resources www.ReimaginingSafetyMovie.com Amazon (watch, leave a rating, and share): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CVFNZ45B/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Tubi (watch, like, and share): https://tubitv.com/movies/100015643/reimagining-safety Healing Justice Lineages (book referenced in the episode). Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross: Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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2024 Presidential Primary Election - Who will voters choose? 34:26

1 year ago34:26

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The 2024 Presidential Primary is underway in California and voters are navigating a range of issues as they make decisions on candidates and propositions. From debates about the age of the likely presidential candidates to the war in Gaza, voters have a lot to consider. How will they vote? In this episode of SoCal Voices, Keri Then, Area 5 Trustee for the Riverside Community College District, returns to the podcast to offer some insight on some of the current issues voters are considering, and shares her thoughts on how to have quality political discussions and what voters can do to ensure they are well informed with accurate information prior to voting. Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Black History and Music: Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and Musicians 24:28

1 year ago24:28

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The second episode in our series on Black History and Music spotlights T he Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and Musicians at California State University, Dominguez Hills. The Center is known as the preeminent site for the study and preservation of music of the African Diaspora. In this episode of SoCal Voices the center’s director, ethnomusicologist Oghenevwarho Gabriel Ojakovo, shares what inspired him to study music in its social and cultural contexts, helps us understand the intersection of the African Diaspora and Sacred Music, and describes what visitors can learn and experience when visiting the center. Resources Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and Musicians Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts Support SoCal Voices Connect with Angela Ross : Subscribe to the SoCal Voices Newsletter Send an email to me Reach out to me on LinkedIn Support the show…

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Black History and Music - A Concerto in Riverside 27:41

1 year ago27:41