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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
103 episodes
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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4:01
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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4:30
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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8:47
Family Therapy That Actually Helps
What if one small shift could change every argument at home? We invited Dr. Cedric Wood, founder of Family Therapy Works, to explore why guided conversations help families move from friction to connection. With three decades of experience, Dr. ...
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Why Custom Window Treatments Beat Big Box Solutions And Transform Your Space
Ever look at a bare window and feel like the room is unfinished? We brought on Rose Mendoza, co-founder of Opening Act Window Fashions, to show how the right shades, shutters, and drapery can turn a space from exposed and echoey to calm, privat...
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6:41
Mediation Over Court: How Families Save Money, Dignity, And Peace
When a marriage ends, the hardest part isn’t always the paperwork—it’s the pressure to turn partners into opponents. We sit down with Kevin E. Johnson of Resolvium Mediation Group to show how families can separate with clarity, fairness, and di...
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9:28
From Restaurant Floors To Reliable Drains: Joseph Russell On Honest, Community-First Plumbing
A busted pipe in a busy restaurant set Joseph Russell on a path he didn’t expect—one that turned quick fixes into a calling and a community business. We sit down with the owner of Newport-Mesa Drains to unpack what trustworthy plumbing looks li...
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Inside Acti-Kare: How Passionate Caregivers Deliver Peace Of Mind
What if the difference between worry and peace of mind is the person who walks through your parent’s front door? We sit down with Manish Gandhi of Acti-Kare In-Home Care to explore how thoughtful in-home care helps seniors stay safe, independen...
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7:51
From Auto Detailing To All-In-One Cleaning: How Janitors OC Serves Homes And Businesses
Need one number for every cleaning job on your list? We sit down with Darian Johnson of Janitors OC to unpack how a true one-stop shop handles windows, janitorial services, post-construction cleanup, power washing, and ongoing commercial mainte...
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A Family-Friendly Mountain Stay With Room To Breathe
Pine shade, quiet water, and a home that actually feels like one—this conversation with host Rachel Fyffe and guest Jody Bras takes you inside Honey Pine Lodge, a three-bedroom, pet-friendly short-term rental nestled ten minutes from Lake Arrow...
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7:55
From Crisis To Stability With Family Assistance Ministries
Need is rarely simple. When housing, food, health, and transportation pressures stack, a bag of groceries or a night of shelter can’t carry the whole load. We sit down with Anna Conti of Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) to explore how a whole...
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8:17
From Engineer To Honest Shop Owner: A-Z Tech Automotive’s Story
Ever met a mechanic who tells you not to spend your money? That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Amir, co-owner of A-Z Tech Automotive, a full-service shop that handles both body work and mechanical repair under one roof. We explore how...
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8:39
Guided Soul-utions For An Aligned Life
Ever wonder why the same life patterns keep looping, even when you know better? We sit down with spiritual counselor, energy and sound healer, and working musician Shiro Nobunaga of Guided Soul-ution to unpack how intuitive story work can revea...
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11:07
How A Real Estate Lawyer Became A Mediator To Help Everyday Clients
A real estate deal can turn from exciting to overwhelming in a heartbeat. We sit down with California attorney and licensed real estate broker Sara Naheedy with Sara Naheedy Law to unpack how mediation can resolve property disputes faster, chea...
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7:36
Honest Plumbing, Real Neighbors
Need a plumber you can actually trust when water starts misbehaving? Meet Robert Hopkins of Reliable Rooter and Plumbing, a second-generation pro who grew up in the trade and now leads a 33-year family business with one simple promise: fair wor...
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11:57
Reverse Mortgage Myths, Explained Clearly
Think you know reverse mortgages? The story changed. We sit down with Clark Wilson, the Old Mortgage Guy, to separate the old private-lender horror stories from today’s FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages that protect seniors and heirs...
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13:11
Inside Lizzie Noble’s Creative Approach To Authentic, Budget-Savvy Events
Planning a wedding shouldn’t feel like auditioning for social media. We sit down with planner Lizzie Noble—who went from orchestrating political fundraisers for governors, senators, and a presidential campaign to crafting unforgettable, joy-fir...
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8:36
Inside Second Harvest: How A Food Bank Nourishes An Entire County
Hunger hides in plain sight, even in a place as resourceful as Orange County. We sit down with Linda Coss from Second Harvest Food Bank to unpack the real meaning of food insecurity and the often invisible toll it takes on energy, focus, mental...
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9:57
How A Former Police Officer Helps Couples And First Responders Heal
What if therapy felt less like venting and more like progress you can measure? We sit down with counselor and therapist Brian Whitley, a former police officer who brings a rare mix of empathy, structure, and on-the-ground experience to his priv...
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7:28
From Loss To Listing: How An Inherited Property Specialist Maximizes Family Assets
What if you could hand over the key to a loved one’s home and have the hard part taken care of—respectfully, quickly, and with real financial upside? We sit down with Tanya Parks, Orange County’s Inherited Property Specialist, to unpack a compa...
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17:04
From Beliefs To Body: Energetic Chiropractic Explained
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. Ins...
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9:33
How A Tech PM Built A Vertically Integrated Turo Fleet With Investor Backing
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, recon...
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