Our Two Cents Podcast

Heather has been heavily involved in the advancement in our community in Bakersfield, Ca. She currently sits on the board for local nonprofits and is the chair on a couple committees. She's particularly proud of being a founding chairwoman of The Innovation Lab which is in its fourth year. She has partnered with a national organization, Klemmer to host a three day self development workshop the first weekend in January, 2023. It will take place in Bakersfield for the first time! The seminar is designed to create big wins over a short period of time for participants.

Anna Marie is a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, brain health professional, ICF certified coach, certified master herbalist, and lover of life! She is also an author, speaker, employee wellness consultant, and mindset wellbeing coach. Anna Marie is also the formulator of her own brain nutraceutical line which includes, "Happy You, Calm You, & Bright You." Her mission is to end mental health stigmas and help all people upgrade their brains, biology, & energy field through lifestyle choices while rewiring their neuro pathways using holistic modalities.

Kyle Jones and John Duffield welcome back Heather Laganelli and Anna Marie Frank as they discuss how mindset affects both your personal and professional life. They explain how opening your mind to new thought processes can lead to new and exciting possibilities as well as the ability to achieve your goals. Heather and Anna also update us on what has changed since the last time they were in, such as new locations, and new projects they are working on. If you have been struggling with finding the right mindset to achieve your goals, tune in to this episode!

LEARN MORE ABOUT HEATHER LAGANELLI:

Website: www.localefarmtotable.com/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @HeatherLaganelli

@MuralAlleyBakersfield

@localefarmtotable

Facebook: Locale_Farm_to_Table

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LEARN MORE ABOUT ANNA MARIE FRANK:

Website: www.happywholeyou.com/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @happywholeyou

Facebook: Happy_Whole_You

Anthony Olivieri, principal of Olivieri Commercial Group, founded the company in 1997 after gaining 10 plus years of commercial real estate experience in Central California working primarily with CBRE. Throughout his career, Anthony has assisted countless clients with their diverse real estate needs and successfully grown his own real estate portfolio. After managing several successful projects with individual partners, Anthony formed BOMAR Partners in 2016 with the intent to deliver double digit returns by investing in commercial real estate projects. BOMAR Partners was created with a focus on the acquisition of value added opportunities and ground up development. With over 35 years of brokerage, and ownership interest in commercial real estate, Anthony has a proven track record and knows how to navigate the challenging landscape of commercial real estate investments.

John Duffield welcomes Anthony Olivieri the President of Olivieri Commercial Group as he takes us through his career and what sparked his passion for commercial real estate. Anthony explains the different types of properties they specialize in and gives advice for aspiring real estate agents. He also confirms that the commercial market is not linked to the residential market since both the industrial and retail market are still strong despite the 2020 pandemic.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OLIVIERE COMMERCIAL:

Website: www.oliviericommercial.com/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 661-327-1200

Instagram: @Olivieri_Commercial

Facebook: Olivieri_Commercial_Group

LinkedIn: Olivieri_Commercial_Group

Lois Henry was raised in Fresno and attended Fresno State where she obtained a degree in journalism in 1989 and began work at The Bakersfield Californian in 1990. She worked as a reporter and editor at The Californian for many years and began writing an investigative column twice a week in 2007. She left the newspaper in 2017 and formed SJV Water, a nonprofit website dedicated to covering water issues in the San Joaquin Valley. SJV Water's work has been very well received, winning awards and catching the attention of public officials throughout the state including the Governor's office. Our work was also featured in the New York Times in May 2021.Henry's goal is to provide independent, unbiased coverage of this natural resource with an eye to how its use affects daily life and the valley's economy.

Scott Hanson welcomes Lois Henry the CEO of SJV Water as she gives us the detailed history of our local water and what is currently being done to conserve and distribute our water. She explains that the solutions are not as simple as we have been led to believe and outlines the different types of red tape that are surrounding our water distribution. Lois ends with the difficulties we are facing with banking our excess water and what we can expect in the next year. If you are interested in our local water issues check out Lois's articles to get more information!

LEARN MORE ABOUT LOIS HENRY:

Website: https://sjvwater.org/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @sjvwater

Facebook: SJVWater

Twitter: @SJVWater

YouTube: The_SJV_Water_Channel

LinkedIn: SJV_Water

Vince Fong began his career with Congressman Bill Thomas, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, working on international trade policy. For nearly a decade Vince served as the district director to House Leader and Congressman Kevin McCarthy until Vince was elected to the State Assembly in 2016. He is also a lifelong resident of Kern County and earned a bachelor's degree from UCLA and masters from Princeton University. He serves on the boards of the Jim Burke Education Foundation and Honor Flight Kern County where he works to send WWII, Korean War and Vietnam Veterans to Washington, DC to see their memorials.

Troy Burden and Kyle Jones sit down with Vince Fong, Assemblymemeber of the 34th District, as he discusses the many different problems California is facing, such as supply chain issues, and our current electrical grid. He also explains what the current political climate is like with the upcoming election coupled with the frustrations local residents are feeling towards their elected officials. Tune in to hear about the topics that are affecting our community and what you can do to change them.

LEARN MORE ABOUT VINCE FONG:

Website: https://ad34.asmrc.org/

Phone: 661-395-2995 or 916-319-2034

Instagram: @VinceFong661

LinkedIn: Vincent_Fong

Facebook: AssemblymanVinceFong

Twitter: Vince_Fong

Alex Muralles started Get It Twisted as a side hustle when he was trying to make money to go to college. He has always been passionate about making food so when he had the opportunity to create his own business with his family, he took it. Alex decided that the college path no longer interested him and now he runs his business full time!

OTC Host Dave Plivelich with The Marcom Group sits down with Alex Muralles, the owner of Get It Twisted as he explains his plans for expanding his food truck to a permanent location. He is currently stationed in the Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, but he does cater for events and parties. He is also expanding his menu by adding drinks and even desserts. If you are interested in trying something new or would like to have him host your next event, check out his Instagram page!

LEARN MORE ABOUT GET IT TWISTED:

Website: https://getit-twisted.square.site/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @Get_It_Twisted

Facebook: Get_It_Twisted

Ginger Wejmar has 22 years of Supply Chain experience with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. She also is a mother of two, William and John, and wife to Patrick Wejmar. She currently works for Califia Farms where she is getting ready to celebrate her five-year anniversary!

Amanda DiGiacomo welcomes Ginger Wejmar the Senior Director of Supply Chain Planning at Califia Farms as they discuss the challenges and successes in the supply chain industry. Moreover, they discuss the statistics of women leaders in the supply chain industry and how Califia Farms is leading the charge in inclusion and diversity. Ginger states that Califia farms offer plant-based products and that they are striving to become more eco-friendly. She also touches on what it is like being a female leader in her industry and how she blends her work and home life together.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CALIFIA FARMS:

Website: www.califiafarms.com/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 661-679-1000

Instagram: @califiafarms

Facebook: Califia_Farms

LinkedIn: @CalifiaFarms

David Higdon's focus is investment strategy, deal flow, venture portfolio support, fundraising and client relations. He is also the Co-Founder of Qubitekk, the first company to commercialize a new quantum optic-based cybersecurity solution. David served as President of Ellis Energy Investments for 8 years where he guided numerous companies through the investment, growth, and exit process. David was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Bakersfield Jam, leading the day to day operations from Start-Up to Exit to the Phoenix Suns.

Troy Burden sits down with David Higdon Co-Founder and Fund Manager of Kern Venture Group, the first Seed Fund based here in Bakersfield. David explains how they help local entrepreneurs take their ideas and turn them into functioning businesses. They have a large team that is always looking for new visionary ideas that will improve or change industries. If you are interested check out their website below and submit a plan!

LEARN MORE ABOUT KERN VENTURE GROUP:

Website: www.kernventuregroup.com

Phone: 661-343-1840

Instagram: @kernventuregroup

Facebook: Kern_Venture_Group

LinkedIn: @KernVentureGroup

Les Mood's background is in renewable energy project design, development, finance and construction in Central California. For 16 years, his career has been focused on market development for green technology. He has helped some of the earliest and biggest organizations in the industry and helped small ones get started and find a niche throughout his career. Through education and experience, he understands finance and business administration and has found it valuable for marketing early stage technology companies. He is also the founder of GreenTech Talks show launched with support from Linkedin.

Kyle Jones and Dave Plivelich sit down with Les Mood, the Public Affairs Officer for Sine Watts as he explains their move from North Carolina to Bakersfield. Sine Watts prides themselves on their new and innovative technology which will help reshape the power grid as we know it. The move will also create new employment opportunities for our community.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SINE WATTS:

Website: www.sinewatts.com/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @SineWatts

Facebook: SineWatts

LinkedIn: SineWatts

Matt Riley is responsible for the growth and development of the Bakersfield Condors, the organization he has guided since its inception in 1998. He was instrumental in negotiations in the January 2014 purchase of the Condors by the Edmonton Oilers and the team's elevation to the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2015-16. Another direct initiative during the AHL tenure was the adoption of the Junior Condors name for Bakersfield's existing youth hockey program. The Condors bought and donated all jerseys in the program's first year. The Condors have raised over $7.5 million for charitable organizations in Kern County during its history!

Luke Esposito enters his 5th season in Bakersfield, playing forward for the Condors. When not at the rink, Luke works with local youth hockey players, running clinics and skills sessions to help the next generation of Bakersfield hockey stars. He had a career season last year in Bakersfield and is one of the team's captains. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Harvard. A big fan of Star Wars, Luke enjoys hanging with his dog Obi and fiance Kelly.

Ryan is originally from Boston, Massachusetts and came to Bakersfield in 2011 to work for the Condors. With the team, he handles all marketing, digital media, public relations, and is the team's play-by-play broadcaster. An avid sports fan, Ryan got into sports because of his affinity for the game. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys being with family (wife Hayleigh, two-year-old son Brendan), watching sports, and eating at many of the great restaurants in Bakersfield.

Scott Hanson sits down with Matthew Riley the President of The Bakersfield Condors, Ryan Holt the Senior Director of Marketing and Broadcasting for the Bakersfield Condors, as well as Luke Esposito, current player for the Bakersfield Condors as they get ready to celebrate 25 years of being in Bakersfield! They all agree that the support and involvement from the community is what has kept the hockey spirit alive here in Kern County. Scott and Matt take a trip down memory lane as they recall what it was like when The Condors first came to town. However, Luke brings us to the present as he tells us about the Junior Condors Program and how beneficial it is to our local youth.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BAKERSFIELD CONDORS:

Website: www.bakersfieldcondors.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 661-324-7825

Instagram: @BakersfieldCondors

Facebook: @BakersfieldCondors

Bring Back the Kern is a grassroots movement, started by a group of Bakersfield natives with a deep appreciation for the Kern River. After being promised the return of the river was imminent numerous times only to be disappointed, these residents decided it was time to mobilize to bring about a swifter resolution to the issue. Their goal is to see that the Kern River is used to its highest potential by restoring water and allowing the river's natural and sensitive ecosystems to be restored for future generations.

John Duffield and Kyle Jones welcome Tim McNeely, a team member from Bring Back The Kern. He discusses his passion for restoring the Kern River to its former glory and the many different ways the community can help support this worthy cause. Tim also explains why the Kern River is dry and the common misconceptions that surround the river. If you would like to visit the Kern River again with your family and friends check out their website to see how you can help!

LEARN MORE ABOUT BRING BACK THE KERN:

Website: www.bringbackthekern.org/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @bringback_thekern

Facebook: @BringBackTheKern

Twitter: @BringBackKern