We're privileged to have Aine Moriarty, CEO Irish Film and Television Academy join us to discuss the IRISH SPOTLIGHT on Irish Films at this year's 25th Anniversary of the Newport Beach Film Festival, taking place this Sunday at Fashion Island theatres on Sunday, Oct. 20.. #films #irishfilms #newportbeachfilmfestival  #octalkradio

Today we bring back Gregg Schwenk and Lorena Stephanie Pichardo to preview the 25th Anniversary of the famed Newport Beach Film Festival.  With their largest lineup ever including 135 feature films and 260 short films.  An IRISH SPOTLIGHT on Sunday, Oct. 19. And the world premiere of JENNI, the first biopic of Jenni Rivera on Monday, Oct. 20.  Check out the full schedule at  https://newportbeachfilmfest.com #newportbeachfilmfestival #jenni #jennirivera #octalkradio

We continue our series on LOCAL CANDIDATES with Steven Choi, a candidate for California Senate, SD 37.  Learn more the issues in this race (and the people vying to represent us in that part of our community).  #election #2024election #irvine #californiasenate #octalkradio

Matthew and Shelby Hernandez, owners of Bark N' Beauty Mobile Grooming here in Orange County join us to discuss the start of their business.  And how their Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped them get started. #sbdc #mobilegrooming #petgrooming #pets #octalkradio

 In this episode, we sit down with Taryn Palumbo of OC Grantmakers to discuss the crucial topic of equity. Learn how South County Outreach is working to level the playing field for all community members and the role of strategic partnerships in fostering inclusivity. Taryn shares insights from OC Grantmakers' strategic plan and highlights the importance of equitable access to resources. Tune in to discover actionable steps you can take to support equity in your community. #equity #community #communitypartnerships #nonprofits #charities #southcountyoutreach #octalkradio 

 Henry Walker, CEO Famers and Merchants Bank joins us to discuss their community banking model and longstanding ties with OUR COMMUNITY over multiple-generations. #farmersandmerchants #banking #communitybanking #octalkradio 

Giselle Hasman (one of the Small Business Development Centers resident Artificial Intelligence experts) joins us to discuss how AI is revolutionizing business, big and small, by automating repetitive tasks and improving intelligence gathering and processing large amounts of data to derive better information and make better decisions.  #AI #artificialintelligence #smallbusinessdevelopmentcenter #sbdc #business #businessintelligence #businessautomation #businessdecisions #octalkradio

Ryan Moody and Rudy Gonzales , co-owners of REBELS BURGERS and BREW join us to share their journey in opening this unique "gastropub" in Yucaipa. And how it's doing a year later.  With help from their local SBDC (Small Business Development Center).  #sbdc #sba #brewpub #gastropub #restaurant #octalkradio

Meet Octavio Paloma, Owner of Givo Ice Cream. An authentic Mexican ice cream shop that just opened in Santa Ana.  Join as he shares his immigrant dream to build his own business and how the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) helped turn that dream into a reality. #entrrepreneurship #startups #followyourdream #inspiration #immigrantstory #icecream #food #restaurant #octalkradio

Ace Tarachian, a consultant for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Cal State Fullerton Center joins us to discuss his background in business planning, finance and raising capital.  #SBDC #SBA #smallbusiness #startups #entreneurial  #octalkradio