Transitions: Conversations for Life's Biggest Decisions

Did you know we have a zoo right in our own backyard, on the campus of Moorpark College? The Exotic Animal Training and Management program at Moorpark College is only of two teaching zoos in the country, and trains students from all over the world! Mara Rodriguez shares her experience working at the zoo, it's origins, and what it's like taking a tiger for a walk. Please listen to this fun interview, and better yet, please visit the zoo. They are open every weekend from 11-5. For more information, please click here: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/teaching-zoo

I'm so happy to present Debbie Goldstein of Savvy College Funding Solutions, a Westlake Village based consultant that helps navigate the college search and application process, as well as how to qualify for scholarships and financial aid. What is a FAFSA? What if you don't fill it out correctly? What if you present information about you, your family and your child differently? Will that impact whether your child gets accepted to the school of their choice? Will it impact qualifying for scholarships and/or financial aid? What you don't know can really hurt you. Take a listen and please let me know your thoughts and best takeways. To reach Debbie directly, you can call 888-305-1441. To get more information and watch informational video, please go to http://savvycollegefunding.com/

What a pleasure having Don Lanson, Real Estate Attorney at Manfredi Levine in Westlake Village, on the show! We talked about the common disputes between tenants and landlords, how to avoid liens on your home, and as 1 of 5 City Planners, Don treated us with some insight into the direction Thousand Oaks is headed in terms of building, improvements, and the plans for Downtown T.O. He also gives some beneficial advice on how to avoid common mistakes that lead to the need for legal action. Take a listen! I'd love to hear what your biggest takeaway was in the comments section below.

Former Simi Valley City Councilmember and 8 year Simi Valley Mayor and current Ventura County Supervisor Bob Huber spends time with us sharing his early life experiences that shaped who he is and his work ethic and why he is so dedicated to serving our community.

The Skateboarding Hall of Fame is alive and well! Founder Todd Huber takes us through his history, his founding of World Famous Skate Lab in Simi Valley, to his founding of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum. What do you do when you have a passion of skateboarding and own over 5,000 (not a typo) skateboards? You share them and their history with the world. The 2019 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is May 2, 2019 at The Globe in Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit http://www.skateboardinghalloffame.org

Leslie Appleton Young has been the Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors for the last 35 years. In this episode she talks California Real Estate, ongoing trends, and what is needed to help spark growth in our local Ventura County real estate market.

Wendy Jaffe of Conejo Deals and Simi Deals talks about how she and her brother Robert started these 2 local award winning "daily deals" websites. Wendy talks about her career before starting this business, some challenges faced during the launch, how they grew from 2,000 to over 60,000 subscribers, lessons learned, and how they've donated over $500,000 to local schools and nonprofits.

Newly inaugurated Mayor of Simi Valley Keith Mashburn talks about his background of public service, his 30 years of service in the Ventura County Fire Department, Simi Valley Town Center, potholes and the budget.