Good Neighbor Podcast: Orange County

What if the best car rental experience isn’t a rental at all? We sit down with Adrian Sun, the founder of Crownstone Incorporated, to unpack how a single Turo trip snowballed into a vertically integrated car sharing company that acquires, reconditions, operates, and ultimately sells vehicles for profit. Along the way, he challenges the biggest myth in peer-to-peer mobility—that quality lags behind traditional agencies—and shows how...

Your spine isn’t the whole story. We sit down with Dr. Stephen Florez of Energetic Chiropractic to explore how gentle adjustments and belief-level work can shift pain patterns, calm the nervous system, and create results that actually last. Instead of relying on force, Dr. Steve walks us through a light-touch approach that reads the body’s compensations, honors its natural intelligence, and uses intention and intuition to help alig...

What if “you’re fine” doesn’t match how you feel? We sit down with Dr. Anita Wang with Wellness :: Longevity :: Aesthetics —ER physician turned functional medicine and longevity expert—to unpack why so many people live between normal labs and a life that actually works. She shares how to design a true health span, where energy, strength, sleep, and clarity hold steady as the years pass, and how to measure progress in a way that fin...

Think taxes are just forms and deadlines? We sat down with second-generation CPA Divya Gill with Gill Tax Group to show how a proactive, year-round approach can turn accounting into a lever for growth, clarity, and calm. From choosing the right entity to building clean, decision-ready books, Divya lays out a practical path that helps small businesses, creators, and growing teams keep more of what they earn while staying fully compl...

The hardest part of senior care often isn’t the daily tasks—it’s knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to trust. We sit down with Jackie Jou Kim from Arosa Senior Services OC to unpack a smarter approach: integrating professional care management with personalized home care so families get a plan, not just a worker on a schedule.

Jackie walks us through the first step—a free, in-home assessment that maps needs, risks, ...

Imagine chiropractic care that prioritizes stability over force and uses a 3D map of your neck to guide a gentle, precise correction. That’s the promise of the Blair Technique focusing on upper cervical care, and Dr. Elizabeth Hoefer (Hay-fer) of Well Connected Chiropractic walks us through how this approach helps patients get lasting results without the twist-pop-crack routine.

We dig into what makes Blair different: cone...

What if the gap between your idea and your first paying customer is smaller than you think? We sit down with Erick Gonzalez, founder of The Jericho Group, to break apart the myth that only high-tech, billion-dollar ideas deserve to exist. Erick shares a grounded path for new and small business owners: build a lean plan, validate demand, secure smart financing, and focus relentlessly on execution. No jargon, no hype—just the practic...

A maintenance license wasn’t supposed to lead to a custom pool legacy—until it did. We sit down with builder Don Gentili of Gentili Custom Pools to trace the arc from servicing lines and underground repairs to crafting award-winning backyard centers of gravity. Don explains how hands-on experience shaped his approach to design, how he navigated the leap from maintenance to construction, and why an owner-led model delivers better ou...

What if the fastest way to a real yes is giving your prospect a safe no? That single shift sits at the core of our conversation with Scott Bailey, the senior Sandler trainer in the West and the force behind Sandler Training Irvine. Scott went from a high-performing yet burned-out medical sales career to a system that boosted his results by 30 percent while cutting the grind—and he’s spent three decades helping teams do the same.

Selling a home and dreading a tent over the roof? Jay Moceri of Value Termite & Construction joins us to unpack what really solves termite problems, how to spot dry rot before it spreads, and why localized treatments with real warranties can protect your house without wrecking your week or your budget. With 25 years in construction and wood remediation, Jay explains how to distinguish active infestations from old evidence, fix ...

Ever felt the split between what you want and what your culture expects? We sit down with therapist Cristina Deneve of Empower U Bilingual EMDR Therapy to unpack how that inner tug-of-war can fuel anxiety, guilt, and relentless self-doubt—and how EMDR can help you finally feel the truth your mind already knows.

Cristina explains that EMDR therapy is not only an approach for treating trauma and complex trauma - it’s also ef...

Ever wonder what it really takes to hire a remodeler you can trust? We sit with Jennifer Tovar of One Stop Premium Interior Remodels and get candid about building a family business that thrives on craftsmanship, communication, and follow-through. From custom kitchens and spa-worthy bathrooms to fireplace installations, ADUs, and full interior overhauls, Jennifer explains how a one-stop model can simplify planning, reduce stress, an...

What if the final 10 percent of a project—those dusty vents, cloudy windows, and gritty baseboards—could be the easiest part of your day? We sit down with Melissa Ippolito of So-Cal Pro Cleaning Solutions to explore how a family-built company grew from residential roots into a reliable commercial partner that contractors, property managers, and office owners trust.

Melissa shares the company’s origin story, the decision to...

Your health story doesn’t have to be written by labels, age, or endless guesswork. Rachel sits down with holistic health practitioner Trish Mangold, founder of Elevate Vitality, to share a practical path to better energy, balanced hormones, and resilient aging—guided by your genetics. Trish describes how a simple cheek swab reveals actionable insights into nutrient needs, cofactors, and dosage, then becomes the backbone of a clear ...

What if the help your parents need could actually protect their independence instead of taking it away? We sit down with Magnificare Home Care founder Ryan Mendoza to explore what compassionate, non-medical support looks like when it’s guided by faith, informed by data, and delivered by people who truly care. Ryan’s story starts at the bedside in 2001 and grows into a community-rooted agency serving North and South Orange County an...

Think apartment deals are all long lunches and flexible schedules? We sit down with Greysteel’s Christian Espinoza to cut through the gloss and get practical about what it really takes to buy or sell an apartment building in Orange County. From hyper-specialization to relentless preparation, Christian shows how a tight focus and a dependable process can mean the difference between a clean closing and a costly delay.

We sta...

Looking for a saner way to navigate a chaotic housing market? We sit down with Gerson Seise Realty - Real Brokerage Technologies, who turned a hospitality background and property management experience into a client-first approach that actually lowers stress. Instead of chasing rate headlines, Gerson explains how to prepare for a purchase by controlling what matters most: your debt-to-income ratio, your credit health, and a steady i...

Searching for care that treats more than symptoms? We sit down with Kerry Walker-Collins, the certified Reiki Master and organic esthetician  and Intuitive Coach behind Mystic Reiki and Wellness in Laguna Beach, to unpack how energy work, mindful touch, and clean skincare create lasting change. Kerry shares the near-death experience that reset her life in 2007, the early days working in a physician’s office, and the surprising mome...

Feeling tired, foggy, or uncomfortably bloated even when you’re eating well and moving your body? We sit down with clinic owner Melissa Ozukum with Your Inner Health to unpack what Colon Hydrotherapy actually is, what a 40-minute session feels like, and why a careful, short protocol can help rehydrate and loosen old buildup that lingers along the large intestine. Melissa demystifies the process with plain-language guidance and a fo...