
A Circle in a Square
A Circle in a Square is a podcast about following your dreams and noticing how we're all connected. I live in the heart of a big small town called Orange. Its historic downtown is known as Old Towne and at the juicy center of this one square mile, you'll find a circle, right there within a square. Once upon a time, it was a mere square where people gathered known as the Plaza, but then a traffic circle was built and the debate between whether it's The Circle or it's The Plaza was born. I write about this place because it's been reborn over the last 10 years and there's a lot to say about the sense of community one square mile can bring about. But something about living in a big, small town and being connected with my community inspires me. Getting to know my neighbors, our small business owners and the people that make places so special sparks a curiosity in me to know more, to be more aware and to just talk to other people. This people connection is what drives me and if people and their stories drive you, then settle in with me as I dive into these stories that make places that curate moments that inspire.
Episodes
44 episodes
BONUS: Ghost Stories with Haunted OC: Part 2
BOO! This is part 2 of an episode we did last year at Halloween (Part 1 is Episode 24). If you haven’t heard of Haunted OC, you’re missing out on the spook! Ernie Alonzo and Charles Spratley have been doing haunted ghost tours of Orange Coun...
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16:15

Taco Tuesday: An OTO Season FINALE - What's Juicy
This week is our wrapup episode for Season 2 of a Circle in A Square! Don’t worry, this is only goodbye for now...and Alex and Lindsay have a delicious segment of What’s Juicy in store for you! If you didn’t already know, Old Towne Ora...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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19:41

Alex and Lindsay's Juicy Recap: Lessons We've Learned in Quarantine!
The I Heart team has interviewed some pretty incredible people for season two of A Circle in A Square, and we couldn’t be more grateful for everyone’s patience and willingness to make it work virtually during quarantine! On this episode, Ale...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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33:17

Ramya Sinha, Two-Term President of the Black Student Union at Chapman University - Peeling Back the Layers
Ramya Sinha was the perfect guest for this week’s podcast. Ramya is a rising junior at Chapman University and extremely involved! She is a Business major with a Sociology and Africana Studies double minor. She is a member of ChapTones a capp...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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46:26

What's Juicy - Orange Plaza Paseo Dining
Since the reopening of many OTO establishments, Kelly has enjoyed supporting our local businesses! Kelly has dined at Rutas, Smoqued, Pandor, Francoli's (twice!), and more! She came on for this solo episode to give us the rundown of where sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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22:25

The Old Towne Swing Dancer Matt Richey - What’s Juicy
Before Matt could talk, he would watch his sister in dance class and by the time he was home he would have her entire routine memorized. Before high school, he saw a dance team perform and as soon as he saw them, he knew that was what he wan...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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12:15

Power Couple Business-Owners Lauren & Mike - What’s Juicy
We have an absolute power couple on the show this week! Lauren is the owner of Laurenly boutique and Mike is the owner of Smoqued Barbecue in Old Towne Orange! As for Smoqued, they are offering takeout and al fresco dining, which means “in t...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:42

Our Inspirational Baking Wiz Heather McLeod - Peeling Back the Layers
Heather McLeod has always been a pug-lover. She had a pug growing up and when she became an adult, before she knew it she had three pugs. One day, she had a friend visit her and spend the night. In the morning, she made her friend breakfast ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:19

A Must-Listen 1966 High School Tale by Peggy Calvert - Historanigcal
Surprise! Peggy Calvert is a returning guest to the podcast because she has a story so sentimental and sweet, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share it with you. Let’s jump back to 1966, and Peggy is a sophomore at Villa Park High Scho...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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18:32

Worship music in OTO with Alex and Christian - Peeling Back the Layers
Our host this week, Lindsay, met our two musical guests in college at Concordia University. Alex is the Associate Director of Music at St. John's Church and his job is to run the music and organize the worship services. After college, he sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:22:21

Social Distancing in OTO with Bartender Amber - What’s Juicy
Amber is our favorite bartender in Old Towne and we are very excited to have her on this week’s episode of What’s Juicy. Amber is back to work, under the stricter guidelines for reopening restaurants and bars across the state of California, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:26

Live Ukulele Music with Peggy Calvert - Historanigcal
Peggy Calvert calls herself “the Johnny Appleseed of ukuleles” because she practically knows everything there is to know about them. We had the honor of welcoming Peggy Calvert to be our first guest on A Circle in a Square’s Histo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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35:47

Curating Keepsakes for your Child with Amanda Clark - Peeling Back the Layers
Amanda Clark is the owner of Ever So Organized®, a full-service home organizing company based out of Orange County, California. She specializes in helping busy families declutter and create beautiful, functional and organized spaces as well ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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45:18

Julie Lopiccolo & the emotional Jasper Ray Foundation story - Peeling Back the Layers
On an emotional and inspiring segment of Peeling Back the Layers, Julie Lopiccolo joins Kelly on the podcast. Julie is the Founder of the Jasper Ray Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and prevention of drowning and ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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49:13

Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D. - What’s Juicy
This week is extra juicy, especially for our Chapman U listeners! On this segment of What’s Juicy, Kelly and Chapman alumna Andrea are joined by Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D. Inaugurated on September 1, 2016, Daniele...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:03

Peeling Back the Layers with William Wallace, Filmmaker and Disney Channel PA
Film lovers, unite! On this exciting segment of Peeling Back the Layers, Lindsay and Alex chat with William Wallace, photographer, filmmaker, Production Assistant at Disney Channel, and Old Towne Orange native. William spent his high school ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:08:05

Peeling Back the Layers with Miss City of Orange, Catherine Adcock
On the first segment of Peeling Back the Layers, Lindsay chats with Catherine Adcock, Chapman University senior and the newest Miss City of Orange! Catherine was born and raised in Orange, so when it came time for her to choose a college, sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:48

What's Juicy with Marni Regan
On this episode of A Circle in a Square, Alex chats with Marni Regan, the owner, operator, and head designer of A Garden Bouquet in Orange. A Garden Bouquet is a full-service florist that just opened a flower stand on Glassell and Maple righ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:31

What's Juicy w/Kelly and Guests Jack and Liza
On this episode of A Circle in a Square, Kelly chats with local entrepreneurs Jack Carlisle who owns The Potting Shed and Liza Borja, owner of Pilates Encore. They share on the juicy details of what’s happening right now with our local business...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:39

What's Juicy: Icebreakers w/ Alex and Lindsay & Our Favorite Comfort Foods!
Greetings everyone! We are so excited that you're tuning in to our (Alex and Lindsay's) FIRST EVER podcast! This is also a kickoff to our "What's Juicy" series (one of three different segments for Season 2) where members of the OTO crew will ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:48

Ernie Alonzo and Charles Spratley - Ghost Stories with Haunted OC
BOO! If you haven’t heard of Haunted Orange County, you’re missing out on the spook! Ernie Alonzo and Charles Spratley have been doing haunted ghost tours of Orange County cities for over 10 years! They conduct their tours year-round, rain o...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:05:15

Arianna Barrios - Communications Lab
Arianna Barrios is the owner of Communications Lab, wife and mother of two, an outstanding community member, AND is running for Orange City Council in 2020. If you ever need inspiration on how to live the busiest life ever, just ask Arianna ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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59:07

Michelle Sullivan - Advocate Like A Mother
Michelle Sullivan is the advocate behind Littlest Warrior, a platform inspired by her son, Eli. Before Michelle gave birth to her son Eli, she didn’t know much about the amazing Down Syndrome community. Now, after giving birth to a child wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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59:32

Jennifer Morris - Ajenda PR
Are you ready for Washington State transplant, iPhone photographer, and all around public relations mogel Jennifer Morris? Jennifer is the founder of Ajenda Public Relations (Get it? aJENda? You get it.) in the city of Orange, California. Je...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:03:07

Emily Celis, LMFT - A Mental Health & Wellness Conversation
Emily Celis joined Kelly on the podcast this week to enlighten us with her advice, her story, and her passions. Emily is a mental health advocate, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and the executive director and co-founder of S.A.G.E...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:17:38
