Our Community Podcast

Meet the amazing Jaime Naranjo, a longstanding legend in the OC Hispanic business community.  With 20 years of service as an oustanding Mortgage Advisor with Arbor Financial Group (helping people accomplish their American Dream of home ownership). Who's also faithfully served for years as an Ambassador for the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  Hear his amazing story of immigration, struggle and success.

Norma Mendoza, Diversity Recruitment Coordinator for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Foster Children caught up in the legal system) joins us to talk about all the work they do on OUR COMMUNITY podcast. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Julie Castro, Economic Development Specialist and Liaison for Downtown Santa Ana joins us to talk about the growth and development of this vibrant downtown scene here in Orange County, CA.

Meet an authentic Mexican cafe (like the kind you'd see strolling the streets of Mexico City) and learn more about what makes Cafe Cultura in Downtown Santa Ana such a popular place.  And a key part of the area's vibrant food scene.

Meet Whittier College's Associate Director of Financial Aid Jesse Marquez and hear about the amazing financial assistance programs available at this private college here in Orange County.  And learn more about Jesse's other roles as OCHCC Youth Chamber Advisor, Past President and current Access and Diversity Representative of CASFAA (California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators).  As well as Vice President of Downtown Santa Ana's FEEL GOOD events.

Join us as the Orangewood Foundation's Kendra Puryear, Chief Development Officer and Christina Love Lopez, Senior Development Operations Manager join us to discuss all this great organization does supporting Foster and Community Youth Services thru things like the Samueli Academy Charter School and their other Health & Wellness, Housing, Education and Life Skills programs for these kids in need.

Meet the amazing Bobby McDonald, President of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County and Co-Chair of the Diverse Business Leaders Coalition of Orange County.  As he shares his background in basketball and later work for Adidas.  And how he became one of the most vocal and passionate advocates for OC's new Veterans Cemetery (as a Navy Vet himself and descendant of the famed Buffalo Soldiers).  Sharing his family's long tradition of military service that dates back to the War of 1812.
On this week's OUR COMMUITY PODCAST. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.  Streaming live from our studios here at the University of California Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.

Hear the amazing story of Ken Potrock, President of DISNEYLAND RESORTS. As he talks about working as a kid in his family's bakery across from Yankee Stadium. Dreaming big dreams. And then rising from those humble roots to running "the happiest place on Earth". And how he strives to keep himself and the company grounded and connected to the community by physically walking the park and meeting guests (as Walt did). And helping their "cast" of employees pursue their education goals and put their career dreams within reach by paying for tuition and books at a variety of colleges. With no strings attached! Living proof of what Walt always said, "To all who come to this happy place, WELCOME!" On this week's edition of OUR COMMUNITY, powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.