Good Neighbor Podcast: Orange County

Ever wondered what separates professional video production from smartphone footage? Jill Richardson, founder of Living Large Productions, brings decades of Orange County production experience to answer this burning question and more.

Jill's journey from aspiring news reporter to established video production professional reveals how she discovered her sweet spot at the intersection of creativity and business. Her Orang...

Forty years of family craftsmanship comes to life in this fascinating conversation with Roya Ghorashy of Tirajeh Jewelry. What began as a family jewelry boutique overseas has evolved into a treasured Orange County business with a reputation for exceptional quality, personalized service, and heirloom-worthy creations.

Meet Majid Azami, the master jeweler behind Tirajeh, who began learning his craft at just 14 years old. Fol...

Have you ever wondered what a modern Chamber of Commerce actually does? Forget outdated notions of stuffy meetings and mandatory networking – the Dana Point Chamber is rewriting that playbook.

Vickie McMurchie, President of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, takes us behind the scenes of an organization that's breathing new life into business networking. With a passion that began during a high school internship and c...

Ever wondered what happens when a frustrated musician decides to take matters into their own hands? Meet Roy Temkin, the creative mind behind Moondog Productions, who transformed his musical disappointments into entrepreneurial triumph. 

Roy's journey from performer to promoter began when he grew tired of unsatisfactory bookings and decided to create opportunities rather than wait for them. Today, his production compa...

Ever wondered what happens when business networking transcends transactional relationships and embraces cultural celebration? The Good Neighbor Podcast welcomes Shani Moslehi from the Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (OCIACC), revealing a chamber experience unlike any other in Orange County.

Shani shares how OCIACC operates with dual purpose—providing traditional chamber benefits while hosting spectacular...

What happens when science meets compassion in the challenging world of biohazard cleanup? Meet Armand, a high school physics and chemistry teacher who, alongside his wife Michele, runs Bio-One of South OC - a specialized cleanup service handling everything from blood scenes to hoarding situations throughout Orange County.

During our conversation, Armand reveals the surprising intersection of education, faith, and biohazard...

Looking to reclaim control of your health but feeling lost in a sea of conflicting advice? Dr. Alexis Francis offers a refreshing perspective on wellness that bridges science and holistic care at Ashara Wellness, a family-run naturopathic clinic in Laguna Beach.

Dr. Francis dispels common misconceptions about naturopathic medicine, explaining that naturopathic doctors undergo rigorous four-year programs and board certifica...

Imagine finding quality mental health care that doesn't drain your bank account or require months on a waiting list. That's exactly what the Norooz Clinic Foundation delivers to Orange County residents and beyond. Executive Director Nina Barber joins us to unveil this hidden gem that's been quietly transforming mental health access for thirteen years.

The Norooz Clinic Foundation isn't your typical ment...

Ready to discover a completely different approach to meditation? One that doesn't require you to empty your mind, focus intensely, or struggle against your thoughts?

David Lines, instructor with the Maharishi Foundation, joins us to demystify Transcendental Meditation (TM)—a practice he describes as "effortless and extremely effective." Unlike conventional meditation techniques that demand concentration and ...

Amanda Armstrong never imagined that decorating her daughter's birthday party would launch a 27-year career transforming spaces with balloon artistry. As founder of Top Hat Balloon Werks, she's evolved from nuclear power plant employee to award-winning balloon artist who's taught her craft around the globe.

"There's a formula to creating memorable event décor," Amanda explains, revealing the i...