Welcome to the pod, Mike Harris! Mike is going to tell us about how his small local biz can save companies that take credit cards BIG TIME!


Mike is not only the heart & soul of Aperture Payment Solutions. He is also a foodie & music lover who has a great appreciation for the Costa Mesa scene. He has been part of the food & music culture for over 2 decades and has some great insights on the creative aspects that make Costa Mesa so cool too!


How can you reach Mike?
www.AperturePS.com
949-500-5033

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, Krysten of Southwest by the Sea Jewelry!

Krysten is originally from New Mexico and uses the vibrant colors that the New Mexico landscape is known for and fuses it with the beach lifestyle.  Her unique creations are totally custom and can also be customized. Jewelry is a great gift (hint, hint - Valentine's Day is coming up!) Keep an eye on Krysten's Instagram for information about her products and events!

Instagram: @southwestbythesea_jewelry

 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, Debbie Marcoux, AKA Mortgage Mom Radio!

Mortgage Mom Radio is a great radio show that I've heard on the Saturday mornings and always been so inspired by her! She's a local celebrity in the mortgage world and just a "wealth" of information. I talked to Debbie about how she started her brand as a "mortgage mom" and she shares her take on being an educator and making clients feel safe - just like a mom. She's a boss! She also shares her insights on different loan options people may not even know about. For Costa Mesa specifically, she provides some tips for anyone looking to buy their first home and more. And we all know that sometimes the grass can look greener in another state so she gives some hot tips on factors to consider if you are thinking about trading your Costa Mesa digs for something else. Don't miss out on this informational and fun podcast with Debbie!

Here's how you can reach her:
Website: MortgageMomRadio.com
Cell/Text: 949-244-0042 - say you heard Debbie on Holly's show:)
Instagram: @mortgagemomradio


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, Elaine Izzo, AKA “Izzie”!

Elaine has had a successful business on 17th Street for over 30 years. She owns Future Image Consulting, which is NOT your typical hair salon. First off, she focuses on women over the age of 40 and provides personal and corporate consulting. She has a background as a L’Oreal hair consultant and also helps women with their makeup, clothes and more! If you look good, you feel good, right? I love her goal of empowering women to find their power using their image. Elaine’s skillset is in helping women feel their best and she understands that each person is unique so she works very intentionally with each of her clients. The result? Her thriving business is basically built on word of mouth and attracts clients from all over Southern California. Here's how you can reach her:
Website: FutureImageConsulting.com
 Cell/Text: 949-230-4956

 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, Wow Bow Wow OC and Linda Kwoun!

Linda is a local dog trainer who also works with dogs that have behavioral issues. She brings a ton of experience and compassion to the table - just check out her bio to see all of her impressive accomplishments! Her philosophy is that dog training is more about training the pet parent than the pet. She also talks about the dog-friendly atmosphere and amenities in Costa Mesa. You can find out more about all of the different services Wow Bow Wow OC offers, including online training, in-person classes, private sessions and more. Here's how you can reach her:
Website: WowBowWowOC.com
Cell/Text: 714-794-9625
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @WowBowWowOC
YouTube: @wowbowwowocdogbehaviorcons3089
Instagram: @wowbowwow_oc


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, 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.