On this episode Jeanne is joined once again by Gideon Bernstein her husband and co-founder of #BlazeitForward, volunteer chairman of the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County and philanthropist. During this interview Gideon talks about the role of the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County, how it came to be and what you can do for your organization.

Episode 111

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Gideon Bernstein

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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Rick Matros is more than just a super cool father of seven and grandpa of ten covered with amazing tattoos of his family, music, Judaism and Israel. Serving on the board of IsraAid US and with his wife Dr. Adrienne Matros they support many non-profit organizations such as Jewish National Fund, the Merage Jewish Community Center, Artists 4 Israel (Healing Ink), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Tilly’s Life Center, Radiant Healthcare, The Samueli Academy and they also travel the world to help others. You will be absolutely amazed by Rick's success story as he takes us through his tough early years and his intentioned decision as a young hoodlum to have a "good" life. We could have made this a 10 hour interview and still not covered every fascinating detail of his prolific career as a businessman, philanthropist and family man. While we anticipate he will be back again, get a taste now of this remarkable man.

Episode 110

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Rick Matros

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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In this episode, Jeanne is joined by 2019 philanthropist of the year Adrienne Matros discusses her love of helping other people, how she took her humble beginnings and turned it into a life of service, and interestingly her Chippewa (native) family history.  Adrienne generously supports numerous causes in Orange County both financially and with her own active work.  Find out how this grandmother of 7 finds time to be on the board of multiple non-profits, helps in caring for her 10 grand children and still manages to travel the world with her family and her husband Rick.

Episode 109

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Adrienne Matros

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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On this episode Jeanne is joined by Susan Seely the National Executive Director of Na' Amat USA. Susan talks about how her organization is making a difference supporting women and their causes in Israel. We discuss Susan's long professional history in social justice, and how her passion for helping people led to her success in nonprofit work.

Episode 108

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Susan Seely

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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On this episode Jeanne is joined by Gideon Bernstein her husband and co-founder of #BlazeitForward, volunteer chairman of the Jewish community foundation of Orange County and philanthropist. During this quick interview Gideon talks about the role of the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County and how a community foundation can help you with your philanthropy. We also had time to talk about his book, “Giving: A Handbook to Happiness for the Modern Philanthropist”

Episode 107

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Gideon Bernstein

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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On this episode Jeanne is joined by Heather Kline an Orange County philanthropist and "Lion of Judah", she discusses her life and community service with Jewish Federation where she serves as board President. Jewish Federation of Orange County's Women's Philanthropy recently named Heather their 2024 "Woman of the Year". Heather also shares with us about here spirituality, how she finds meaning in the world and about the tragic loss of her mother when she was in college.

Episode 106

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Heather Kline

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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In this episode of PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper, host Jeanne sits down with Mara James, the founder of the Extraordinary Lives Foundation. Mara shares her deeply personal story of loss and how it led her to establish a foundation dedicated to mental health and generational trauma. The episode explores the challenges of dealing with mental health issues, the importance of healing, and how to create a better future for our children by addressing past traumas.

Episode 105

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Mara James

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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In this episode , host Jeanne Pepper is joined by Erin Runnion, founder and president of The Joyful Child Foundation. Erin shares her personal story of turning tragedy into triumph after the abduction and murder of her daughter, Samantha. She discusses the foundation's mission to prevent crimes against children through education, awareness, and empowerment. The episode highlights Erin's passion and resilience, which serve as a driving force behind the organization's impactful work. 🎗️

Episode 104

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Erin Runion

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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DISCLAIMER Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at [email protected]

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PeppTalks with Jeanne Episode 103 is a kickoff episode featuring guest Keith Anthony, host of "What Could You Do?". The episode is centered on inspiring action and providing valuable insights into nonprofit organizations. Tune in to learn more about community service and making a positive impact.

Episode 103

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Keith Anthony

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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PeppTalks with Jeanne, Episode 102, features an interview with Philip Yaeger, the Executive Director and CEO of Radiant Health Centers.The episode focuses on Yaeger's personal journey and how it led him to his role as a leader in the community.Radiant Health Centers provides comprehensive health services to underserved individuals in Orange County, with a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ community and those affected by HIV. Yaeger's story highlights his path to finding his purpose and serving his community

Episode 102

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Philip Yaeger

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

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DISCLAIMER Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at [email protected]

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