Adrianna Barrera and Natasha Barrera from Barrera Financial Services join us to discuss their journey together and as mother and daughter team #financial #financialservices #entrepreneur #hispanicbusinesses #ochcc #octalkradio

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 activities" at most high schools.

Vincent Yard from Valhallan Esports-Lake Forest joins us to discuss their unique afterschool programs, teams and tournaments for esports enthusiasts in our area. And how they have quickly become the "AYSO of after school Esports" here in Orange County. As the first youth esports program in the area. #esports #afterschool #youthsports #octalkradio

How did recovered addict and formerly homeless person Jenny, and her mentor, former Second Chance Orange County CEO Deb Johnson, experience second chances? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Jenny and Johnson. Johnson talks about how she started her nonprofit when she couldn’t save her son from drug addiction and homelessness. Jenny was among Johnson’s mentees who were homeless due to fleeing domestic violence and at the same time was using drugs. They each explain how they experienced second chances. 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.keepwalkingyounglady.com

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!

How does the Live Like JoJo Foundation fulfill its mission to help every child, regardless of healthcare challenges, be given the opportunity to experience joy-filled, meaningful experiences with their families? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Live Like JoJo Foundation CEO, Founder, and Board Chair Monica Cline and her husband, Vice Chair Dr. Jon Cline. Dr. Cline is an Emergency Medicine Physician at Mission Hospital.

They explain why they formed the Live Like JoJo Foundation after their seven-year-old son Jordan, affectionately known as JoJo, passed away from having mitochondrial deletion syndrome. 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.livelikejojo.org

How does The Autism Community in Action provide education, support, and hope to families living with autism? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with The Autism Community in Action Outreach Coordinator Simran Garcia. She explains how TACA helps those diagnosed with autism lead an independent life. 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. https://tacanow.org

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 #octalkradio

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 in the OC. #orangecounty #orangecountyelections #stateassembly #octalkradio