Orange County Power Players

In this powerful episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, Danny Flores sits down with Dr. Randy Moraitis, a dedicated counselor, coach, and interventionist who's made it his life mission to bring hope and healing to those struggling with mental health and addiction.

Dr. Randy shares his journey from private practice to founding Care Possible, a nonprofit offering free mental health and addiction treatment to veterans and...

In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores sits down with Dr. Chris Koutures, a board-certified pediatric and sports medicine physician with over 25 years of experience. Based in Orange County, Dr. Koutures is the owner of ActiveKidMD, a private practice that blends comprehensive pediatric care with high-level sports medicine.

Dr. Koutures shares how his passion for supporting athletes and familie...

In this episode of Orange County Power Players, Danny Flores sits down with Vincent Stirone, founder of the top estate sale service company in California—Grayson's Estate Sales. Based in Orange County, Vincent has built a business that now runs over 200 estate sales per year and operates across multiple territories.

Vincent shares his journey from the mortgage and real estate world into a space he once underestimated: estate sales....

n this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we sit down with the legendary Dr. Lorrie Klein, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic innovator based in Laguna Niguel. With a career spanning over three decades, Dr. Klein opens up about her early motivations for entering dermatology, the evolution of her practice, and how she became one of the top 1% of Botox and Juvederm physicians in the world.

What happens when a top interventional cardiologist shifts gears and embraces functional medicine? In this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj—aka Dr. B—a board-certified cardiologist who is now on a mission to empower people through holistic, preventative health.

Dr. B shares how decades of treating heart disease with medications and stents led him to a powerful r...

In this episode, Danny Flores sits down with Colleen Hauk, a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and communication expert who’s helped Fortune 500 companies transform their leaders into powerful communicators. Colleen dives into how she helps executives turn their communication struggles into performance breakthroughs—whether it’s one-on-one coaching or large keynote presentations.

They discuss practical tips for overcoming nerve...

In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores welcomes veteran commercial real estate broker Steve Economos, co-founder of Economos Dewolf. With over $1.5 billion in transactions under his belt, Steve shares a rare, in-the-trenches perspective on how the Orange County office market has evolved since the early '90s and how it's rebounding post-pandemic.

From faxes and floppy disks to Zoom and SBA loan...

What does it take to turn military service into a meaningful civilian career? In this episode, Danny Flores sits down with Daniel Hendrix, a retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran with 21 years of service, who is now building bridges between veterans and the world of business, technology, and government.

Daniel shares how his path from small-town athlete to maritime law enforcement shaped his sense of duty and purpose. He opens up about ...

In this episode, Danny speaks with Keith Barkman, a leader in acoustical engineering and partner at Sound Management Group. Keith shares how his family’s multi-generational experience shaped the business, how they grew it from a basement project to a national operation, and how custom sound solutions are making waves for major brands like SiriusXM and Live Nation.

Keith talks about the value of trust, craftsmanship, and responsiven...

In this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we sit down with Carly Fliesher, Senior VP of Enterprise Sales at OpenForce, to explore the dynamic world of last-mile delivery, the gig economy, and compliance innovation. Carly shares her 13-year journey through delivery logistics—starting with a Craigslist job post and eventually leading to leadership roles at DDI, Grubhub, Walmart, and now OpenForce.

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In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Roelands, founder of Precision Health MD in Fullerton, California. With board certifications in both integrative and functional medicine, Dr. Roelands is transforming the way women experience healthcare—especially through life stages like perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Roelands discusses how precision medicine offers a forward-th...

In this powerful episode, Danny sits down with Dr. Gus Alva—Medical Director of ATP Clinical Research, Associate Professor at UC Irvine, and a leader in neuropsychiatric investigations. Broadcasting from Boca Raton, Florida, Dr. Alva shares how he pivoted from orthopedic surgery to a career focused on some of the most pressing and complex psychiatric and neurological conditions of our time.

From major depressive disorder and bipola...

In this episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we sit down with Chris Simonsen, CEO of Orangewood Foundation, a powerful nonprofit in Orange County dedicated to helping teens and young adults—especially those who’ve experienced the foster care system or homelessness.

Chris shares his personal journey from a high-level finance executive at AAA to leading one of the region’s most respected nonprofit org...

In this insightful episode, Danny Flores sits down with Greg Hulsizer, a former CEO, public servant, and infrastructure leader who has reinvented life after retirement. With over four decades of executive leadership experience, Greg reflects on the highs and challenges of his career, how he helps others define and achieve their own versions of success, and why "retirement" doesn't mean slowing down.

Greg shares personal stories abo...

In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores sits down with Michael Hernandez, a seasoned sales and marketing professional and newly published author of Marketing vs. Sales vs. Marketing. Michael shares how his passion for bridging the gap between sales and marketing inspired him to write a book that cuts through the noise of trendy marketing tactics to focus on what truly matters—the foundation.

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In this powerful and insightful episode, Danny Flores welcomes Dr. Maher Sonbol, the founder and CEO of Uplifting Rays Family Counseling. With a rich background spanning corporate leadership and clinical therapy, Dr. Sonbol shares his unique journey of leaving a successful business career to follow his passion in mental health and organizational psychology.

He unpacks how meaningful change begins with a personal "why," referencing ...

n this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores chats with Rebecca Gonzalez, founder of Orange Marketing — a top-tier HubSpot digital agency based in Orange County. Rebecca dives into how her agency helps B2B startups, SMBs, and nonprofits streamline their marketing and sales using HubSpot’s all-in-one platform.

Rebecca shares her journey in building Orange Marketing into a Diamond HubSpot partner, what...

In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores sits down with Asad Ali, a seasoned SAP expert with more than two decades of hands-on experience in enterprise software, project management, and digital transformation.

Asad unpacks the evolution of his career—from writing 400-page code printouts to leading SAP BRIM implementations for companies in media, automotive, and tech. He breaks down complex SAP s...

In this insightful episode, Danny Flores sits down with tech leader and entrepreneur Rene Cortes to explore how AI is transforming the way small and medium-sized businesses operate. With over 15 years at HP and now founder of GoPivot AI, Rene shares practical ways business owners can cut costs, increase reviews, and save time through automation.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Rene uses AI at HP to enhance employee exp...