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Good Neighbor Podcast: Orange County
Connecting Orange County Businesses and Neighbors!
The Good Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Rachel Fyffe, bridges the gap between Orange County residents and the incredible local business owners in the Orange County area.
Discover the stories behind your favorite local businesses—because they're not just owners; they're your neighbors! Proud to be the #1 Orange County Podcast.
Are you a business serving the Orange County area? Let’s showcase your story! Visit gnpOrangeCounty.com to schedule your free interview today.
Episodes
121 episodes
How A Journalist Built A Weddings And Events Brand
What if planning your wedding felt less like a financial stress test and more like telling a true story? We sit down with Danielle Leilani, founder of Leilani Social, to unpack how a small wedding planning studio grew into a dynamic agency that...
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Why Healing Should Feel Human And Lasting
Healing does not have to wait for rock bottom. We sit with Tracy Reid, MFT of Holistic Wellness Center OC to explore a grounded model of care that blends evidence-based therapy with integrative practices, helping high-functioning people who are...
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Preparation Beats Aggression When Resolving Business Disputes
Looking for a smarter way to navigate business disputes without burning time, money, and goodwill? We sit down with Irvine-based business litigator Pavel Kolmogorov of Kolmogorov Law to unpack why preparation, clear goals, and strong evidence c...
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7:06
Inside A Physician-Led Ketamine Clinic For PTSD, Chronic Pain, And Anxiety
Relief shouldn’t feel out of reach. We sit down with Dr. Christa Riley, a board-certified anesthesiologist and new owner of the Ketamine Healing Clinic of Orange County, to unpack how physician-guided ketamine therapy is helping people reclaim ...
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7:34
How Hypnosis Online Helps High Performers Break Free From Stress
Stress can look like success from the outside, and that gap can quietly wear you down. We bring on Jesse Dean—master hypnotherapist, life coach, and founder of the Open Window Institute for Emotional Freedom—to explore why willpower and logic o...
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How A Local Youth Center Transforms Families Year-Round
Some places don’t just run programs; they change the temperature of an entire neighborhood. We sat down with Lina Lumme to explore how a modest youth center opened in 1952 now serves 3,400 kids a year with safe, affordable, high-impact programs...
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8:31
How A Team Of Medical Massage Therapists Delivers Results That Stick
Pain relief shouldn’t vanish the moment you step off the table. We sit down with Rob Thomas, founder of Massage Integrity, to explore how medical massage, movement insight, and honest pricing can turn short-term relief into lasting change. Rob ...
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10:45
How A Straight-Talking Matchmaker Helps You Build Real Relationships
Looking for a smarter way to date and a calmer way to love? We welcome matchmaker and relationship coach Julia Bendis of Match by Julia for a candid conversation about how real connection beats perfect checklists. Julia shares how her Orange Co...
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A Structured Path Through Life Disruption With Dr. Arlayn Castle
When life shatters your plans, keeping it together on the outside can hide chaos on the inside. We sat down with Dr. Arlayn Castle, the strategist behind A Castle of Knowledge, LLC, to unpack a practical way forward after divorce and other majo...
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8:52
Touch That Heals Body And Mind
Health isn’t a look or a luxury; it’s your capacity to meet life with clarity and strength. That’s the lens we bring to a lively conversation with healing arts practitioner Adil Panton of Healing Arts Touch, whose first-ever massage sparked a c...
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8:51
How Bloomrich Law Guides Families, Talent, And Businesses Through U.S. Immigration
Looking for the real path through U.S. immigration without the confusion or the hype? We sit down with attorney Viktoria Bloomberg of Bloomrich Law Firm to unpack how strategy, storytelling, and fast, honest communication turn complex visa cate...
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4:52
From Backyard Batches To A Family-Focused Brewery With 40 Taps And Pizza
A neighborhood doesn’t feel complete until there’s a place where stories flow as easily as a great pour. We sat down with Dan and Jesse Sundstrom, the father–son duo behind Ten Mile Brewing Company, to unpack how a backyard hobby grew into a fa...
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How Ubuntu Psychological Services Brings Ethical, Accessible Mental Health Support To Workplaces And Homes
Need support that respects your time, your privacy, and your budget? We sit down with Dr. Jasmine Reed of Ubuntu Psychological Services to unpack a practical model for care that meets people where they are: online therapy across California, cle...
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10:55
How I Can Academy Turns Tutoring Into Joyful Learning
Looking for help that actually makes your child love learning again? We sit down with educator and founder Shaina DeFusco to explore how I Can Academy builds confidence and skills through small-group tutoring, credentialed teachers, and researc...
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7:11
Inside K-Time HR: Family, Service, Compliance
Think payroll is just a few clicks and a cheap subscription? Murphy Megonigal of KTimeHR joins us to show why tailored, people-first HR makes the difference between smooth operations and costly mistakes. From wage-and-hour nuances to benefits d...
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Rethink Renting, Reframe Equity, Reclaim Options
Think you need 20 percent down to buy a home? John Rodriguez of iFinance Mortgage joins us to break that myth wide open and show how smart borrowers use flexible down payments, liquidity, and tailored loans to build equity faster and with less ...
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8:52
From Four Tables To Community Favorite: How A Local Rental Company Helps People Celebrate
Looking for a smarter way to host without drowning in logistics, cleanup, and clutter you’ll never use again? We sit down with Andie Hardy of Hardy Party Rentals to trace a remarkable journey from a pandemic pivot to a beloved community fixture...
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How Emotionally Focused Therapy Helps Couples Rebuild Trust
Looking for a therapist who blends warmth, skill, and real structure to help couples reconnect? We sit down with Lisa M. Stanton, a licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly three decades of experience, to unpack how Emotionally Focuse...
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10:33
You Don’t Need To Be Rich To Start Investing
Think wealth management is a velvet rope for the ultra rich? We brought on Alfonso Aduna, founder of Aduna Capital, to show how thoughtful advice can start at $50 a month and still change a family’s future. From LA to Orange County, Alfonso ble...
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From Migraines To Mission: Dr. Kody’s Path To Patient-Centered Chiropractic
Pain shouldn’t be the only reason you talk to a chiropractor. We sit down with Dr. Kody Khatiblou of KOR Wellness and Chiropractic in Costa Mesa to unpack how education, prevention, and individualized plans can reduce pain and help you move wit...
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8:49
How Expedia Cruises Delivers Low Prices And High-Touch Service In Norwalk
Planning a cruise should feel exciting, not overwhelming. We sit down with Alfonso Aduna of Expedia Cruises in Norwalk to unpack how a local storefront combines Expedia’s massive buying power with the calm certainty of face-to-face service. Fro...
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How A Second-Generation Plumber Builds Trust, Speed, And Lasting Community Ties
A trusted trade doesn’t have to feel transactional, and that’s the heartbeat of our conversation with second-generation owner Mike Prencavage Jr. of The Family Plumber. From a 1990 start to an upcoming 40-year milestone, Mike walks us through g...
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10:36
Why Live Music Beats Playlists For Any Event
The room changes when horns hit the first note. We sat down with bandleader Aidan Bras to share how a college idea became the Silver Bullet Big Band, a tight-knit ensemble bringing swing, modern jazz, and big, warm energy to Orange County event...
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Inside Butterfly Therapies Family-Centered Occupational Therapy Care
Need a fresh look at occupational therapy that actually translates to home, school, and play? We sit down with Karyn Buky, founder of Butterfly Therapies Inc., to explore a family-centered OT model where parents are in the room, learning alongs...
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