Welcome to the pod, Common Thread with Stephani Clymer!

Stephani runs Common Thread, a huge clothing boutique on 17th Street here in Costa Mesa. Common Thread has been in town since 2016 and originally started as a maternity clothing shop called Expecting. In 2016 they rebranded and now no longer feature maternity clothing, but they offer everything else that the everyday woman will want - from clothes, to handbags, to accessories, to home goods, undergarments and more! Common Thread is very excited to be expanding - they just opened up a temporary shop at Fashion Island and will soon be opening their next permanent shop in San Juan Capistrano!

Common Thread certainly has become a part of the community and prides itself on the relationships that they have formed with their clientele. They are looking forward to continuing to build relationships as they expand throughout Coastal Orange County as well. You can find out more about the vibe of Common Thread and what they offer on Instagram - @shopcommonthreadoc.


The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Amada & Shaun Jennings! 

Amada & Shaun offer pet sitting and pet walking services at your home in Costa Mesa and the surrounding cities. They understand that it can be more convenient and more comfortable for pets to be in their home environment when owners travel. They have a heart for pets as they are longtime pet owners and have both worked with pets in the past. Shaun is the owner of Shaun's Top Notch Cleaning and has many customers with pets who known and trust him in their homes already. If you have any travel in the future, reach out to them to check on their availability. Amada can be reached at 310-956-7816.

The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Zen Tiger Healing!

Madaline Spinks joins the podcast to talk about her business, which is meditation and reiki. Find out more about how she is able to bridge the gap between the mind and the soul. Her amazing story of how she discovered the benefits of these practices is literally one of life and death. Be inspired and find out about the services she offers and how they might be able to transform your life too.  She is based in Newport Beach and does events and collaborations with related businesses in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach & the surrounding areas.

You can visit the Zen Tiger Healing website for more info or follow her on Instagram at @zentigerhealing.

The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Lymph Glo! Lymph Glo specializes in massage therapy and body contouring. They possess a ton of knowledge and skill in Lymphatic Massage as well, which has a variety of benefits, including pain relief, surgery recovery, toxin removal and more! They also offer Pregnancy Lymphatic Massage. 

Pierette & Tami give great information and each have over 20 years of experience plus have benefited personally from the services that they provide. For them, it is important to give back, so that is part of the heart behind their business. They started Lymph Glo a year and a half ago and look forward to meeting you!

To learn more or make an appointment, you can visit their website, https://lymphglo.com/. Their number is 949-702-0443 and they are located at 4225 MacArthur Blvd. #15, Newport Beach (right by the airport). 

The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Project Hope Alliance! Project Hope Alliance is a local organization that is based in Costa Mesa and their mission is to end homelessness, one child at a time. They work with students and "do life with them." The team members walk alongside the children who are part of the program. Project Hope Alliance is doing great things throughout Orange County! With the help of donors and other opportunities to give back, this helps the organization to bring on more case managers in order to help more children. 

The work that Project Hope Alliance is doing on school campuses throughout the Newport-Mesa school district and others in the county is nothing short of phenomenal. They are very successful in improving high school graduation rates for the children in their program, which studies show is highly likely to break the cycle of homelessness as they enter adulthood.

Thanks for all you are doing, Project Hope Alliance! Visit their website, https://projecthopealliance.org/ or you can reach the CEO Jennifer Friend at [email protected]. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram  to see more about what they are working on: @project.hope.alliance.


The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Shaun Jennings with Shaun's Top Notch Cleaning Co.  Shaun's family has been in the carpet & more cleaning business for decades and Shaun started his own company about 17 years ago and takes pride in the quality of the services that they provide.  And don't make the mistake of thinking that they JUST clean carpets because they literally do SO MUCH MORE - tile, grout, showers/baths, leather, upholstery, etc. 

Since Shaun is a local and has lived in the surrounding cities as well, it's a real treat to hear what he appreciates and loves about Costa Mesa.  He currently resides in Mesa Verde (such a picturesque part of town!) and he shares some of his favorite parks, restaurants, local hobbies and more. Get a taste of the lifestyle listening to Shaun's tips!

To find out more about Shaun's business, check out his Instagram profile - @shaunstopnotch.

The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Brian Park, a Riman distributor! What is Riman? You'll have to listen to find out! Here's a teaser - it's a brand focused on Korean Skincare and beauty. Brian is originally from Orange County and has lived globally, only to find his way back to the Costa Mesa and Irvine area.  It's great to hear his POV on what makes the OC such a great place to live and why Riman is going to have a headquarters in Irvine.

To find out more about Riman, check out Brian's Instagram profile - @weareriman.

The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Linnea Fort with Golden Hour Skin Co! Linnea is a licensed esthetician and opened her business here 2 years ago. She is originally from the IE and talks about what brought her to the OC. Find out more about her and what sets her business apart and will make you glow!

To find out more about Golden House Skin Co, check them out on Instagram at @goldenhourskinco_ or visit the website.

The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Ashley Cader with A Joyful Rose! Ashley is a local photographer who specializes in children and family photography and has a gift of capturing precious moments.  Ashley shares some of her services as well as some tips and tricks for photo sessions in and around the Costa Mesa area. Her background helps her to connect with children and find those cherished joyful moments - making them last a lifetime!

To find out more about A Joyful Rose, check out some portfolio shots on Instagram, @ajoyfulroseac.

The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.

Welcome to the pod, Phil Carter with Phil's Ski & Snowboard! Phil is a Costa Mesa local who's shop has been serving the community since 1984. He prides his business on customer service and it has expanded to offer rentals, tune ups, seasonal leases and more. You know how they say in Southern California you can surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon? His business is part of the culture that makes that dream possible!

To find out more about Phils Ski & Snowboard, visit their website www.philsskiandboardshop.com or follow them on Instagram @philsskiandboard.

The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @realtorhollymcdonald.com.