I'm excited to announce that my debut book, Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California, is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at booksellers nationwide! This 404-page exploration introduces readers to 50 extraordinary individuals whose stories highlight the culture, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that define Orange County. From Steve Van Doren of Vans to bestselling author Dean Koontz, each profile showcases how these visionaries have made an impact both locally and globally.

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Many unemployed individuals need support and services while looking for a job or career. Seeking employment can be demoralizing and confusing. It’s difficult to know where to begin or how to demonstrate skills and abilities to regain job stability. Since 1990, Orange County-based Working Wardrobes has been helping unemployed people get back to work. They serve nearly 5,000 clients annually through a variety of programs. It’s not just about offering work clothes; their services range from resume creation, skills and personality assessments, interview preparation, job coaching, and certification programs. Yet, they also help candidates dress for success through its Success Suit program. They’ve professionally dressed more than 100,000 people in the past 30 years. They also partner with corporations, educational programs, community agencies, and civic partners to further opportunities and help clients gain confidence so they may be successful in landing their next role. I was fortunate enough to speak with Working Wardrobes’ CEO Bonni Pomush about the organization’s tailored services that help thousands of people get back to work to earn The Power of a Paycheck™ and learned even more about their empowerment programs.

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Can you imagine having a comprehensive medical exam performed by a physician virtually from the comfort of your home? For the first time, MemorialCare's FDA-cleared Virtual Exam Kit powered by TytoCare makes it possible. The future of healthcare is here! It saves you the hassle of trips to the doctor's office or urgent care. MemorialCare is the only health system in Orange County to offer this capability to its patients. I wanted to learn more about these Virtual Exam Kits and was grateful to speak to Dr. Tanya Dansky, the Senior Medical Director at MemorialCare Medical Group.

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Art in interiors can be a form of self-expression, but when it comes to choosing art for your home it can be confusing. Where do you start? To the rescue to make the process interesting and never intimidating is Judy Brower Fancher of Brower, Miller & Cole, Interiors With Culture. Brower, formerly a marketing executive who recently sold her successful agency, has traveled all over the world for decades acquiring art and getting to know artists and gallery owners. Now she’s bringing her skills, love of international cultures, design, and contemporary art to clients who want access to original art in a process that’s stress-free and fun. She’s skilled at helping clients from first-time art buyers to those that may just be adding a piece to their existing collection. Her company sources artwork for both residential and commercial spaces. She has a unique perspective as both an art collector and a certified interior designer, in that she’s able to understand how art works visually within her clients’ current designs.

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