OCF Podcast

It was a pleasure speaking with Beatriz (Betty) Porto, Co-Owner of Porto's Bakery & Cafe, in our latest Business & Ethics Series. In this interview, Betty dives into the history of her family's business endeavors, the obstacles they have faced in growing their company, updates regarding Porto's and so much more. 

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OCF's Conference on Business & Ethics Co-Chairs, Rand Sperry and Randy Redwitz, had the pleasure of interviewing Oscar Gonzalez, Co-CEO of Northgate Gonzalez Market, in the latest Business & Ethics Series. In their interview, Oscar shares the roots of their family business, the secret to their rapid success and how they incorporate their Catholic faith in the company.

We congratulate the Gonzalez family on being this year's Farmers & Merchants Bank Lifetime Achievement Award honorees.

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We are thrilled to share our latest Business & Ethics Series featuring the new Rector of Christ Cathedral, Very Reverend Bao Thai. In his interview, Fr. Bao shares his vocation story, struggles he has faced as a pastor and his new role as Rector.

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We are excited to share our latest Business & Ethics Series featuring KFI-AM Radio Host and previous Conference on Business & Ethics emcee, Tim Conway, Jr. In his interview, Tim shares his experience growing up in a Catholic family, his thoughts on Catholic schools and a few fond memories of his late father, actor and comedian, Tim Conway.

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We are pleased to share with you our latest Business & Ethics Series featuring Kathleen Hurtt, Vice President of Philanthropy for Catholic Schools for The Orange Catholic Foundation. 

In her interview, Kathleen explains why Catholic schools have thrived during this pandemic and her vision for Catholic schools in Orange County. She also touches upon her experience being in Catholic school and what it meant to her being a tuition assistance recipient. We are happy to have her as a part of our team and we look forward to seeing what great things God has in store for her at the Foundation. 

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We are thrilled to share with you our latest Business & Ethics interview with Lucy Dunn, President and CEO of Orange County Business Council. Lucy leads a dynamic organization of business members, working with academia and government, to ensure the county’s economic prosperity and high quality of life. In 2019, Orange County Business Journal named her one of OC’s 500 most influential leaders. 

In Lucy's interview, you'll learn so much about Orange County - what makes it a unique place to work and live, the challenges it faces, and advice on opening up a business in this amazing county. 

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We are excited to have our first Business & Ethics interview of 2021 with the amazing and talented leader, Erin C.O. Barisano, Ed.D., Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Dr. Erin, a proud product of Catholic education, virtually meets with Rand Sperry and Randy Redwitz, Co-Chairs of the Conference on Business & Ethics, to discuss the positive impact of our conference, the growth of our Catholic schools and our new Orange Catholic Schools Fund. Randy also makes a surprising announcement that even Rand can’t believe.

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Meet our permanent Executive Director, Kimberly Jetton, and learn more about who she is and all the great things she has to offer in her interview with Rand Sperry and Randy Redwitz, Co-Chairs of our Conference on Business & Ethics and longtime supporters of the Orange Catholic Foundation. In the interview, Kim talks about her long tenure at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and before that the Diocese of Denver. She shares a sneak peek into all the great things planned for 2021 and beyond with the Orange Catholic Foundation.

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We are so excited to have Orange County’s infamous Celebrity Chef Wing Lam join the Orange Catholic Foundation along with Rand Sperry and Randy Redwitz for our latest interview! In this interview, Wing shares how he has found ways to give back in typical "Wing" fashion during these unprecedented times, and how his faith and roots got him through a few challenges. Eric Morley, Co-Founder of Blue C (Wing's marketing agency) joins us on the interview as well and talks about what their key to success is.

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Rand Sperry and Randy Redwitz, loyal friends and longtime supporters of the Orange Catholic Foundation, interviewed President and Founder of Magis Center of Reason and Faith, and President and Co-Founder of Napa Institute, Fr. Robert Spitzer. In 2016, he was the recipient of the Farmers & Merchants Bank Lifetime Achievement Award at the Conference on Business & Ethics.

In the interview with Fr. Robert Spitzer, he dives into one of his first books, “The Spirit of Leadership”, and discusses the importance of the three “Ps” – Product, Process and People.

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