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You may recognize today’s guest from performing as the lead singer for the Orange County-based band Tijuana Dogs, which is how I was first introduced to him. But Matt Mauser is also a Sinatra-style crooner and the author of his memoir “Bittersweet Treasures: A Father’s Journey Through Loss & Healing,” which shares the heartbreaking story of his wife, Christina, who tragically passed in the same helicopter crash that took Kobe Bryant and seven others. All proceeds from his book go towards The Christina Mauser Foundation, which supports women and girls in sports through scholarships and financial aid.
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This week's guest is the producer of this podcast! He’s also produced podcast shows for comedian Adam Carolla including The Adam Carolla Show and The Adam & Dr. Drew Show, as well as Rob Riggle’s Riggle’s Picks, which has featured guests including Jake Johnson, Travis Kelce, and Nate Bargatze. He is also the producer and co-host of Reasonable Doubt with criminal defense lawyer Mark Geragos.
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Today's guest is Karen Odell-Barber who is the CEO at Neurologics, a cutting-edge technology company that offers brain mapping services that help to optimize the brain, in some cases leading to an additional 15 functional IQ points regardless of age. The company offers programs that are designed to aid in concussion and brain injury, cognitive decline and dementia, addiction and recovery, ADHD and learning differences, and child development.
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Evan Rossell is the co-founder of Rossell Studios, which is a full service creative and design studio with an emphasis on luxury mural experiences. In this episode, he talks about collaborating with brands like Nike, Levi’s, and Warner Brothers. He also shares how he first got into art, what inspires him when coming up with new murals, and more.
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You may recognize today’s guest from the popular show “Botched” and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Dr. Paul Nassif is a double-board certified, world-renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is a pioneer and leader in the field of aging face plastic surgery. He has an award-winning skincare line called NassifMD that is often featured on "Good Morning America," "The View," "Home Shopping," and nassifmdskincare.com. In this week's episode he talks about why he chose this career path, what services are offered at his med spa, his skincare line, and more.
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Wende Zomnir is the co-founder of Urban Decay and caliray, which is a clean makeup brand that focuses on sustainability and has been featured in Elle, Allure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and more! It is also one of three Clean + Planet-Aware makeup brands at Sephora. This week, she talks about growing up in Texas and attending high school in Belgium, starting Urban Decay, how she came up with the idea for caliray, and more.
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Cassie Piasecki has founded several Orange County businesses including The Full Routine, which is a unique workout in Newport Beach. She also founded The Nail Lounge and is the former CEO of GritCycle. In her time as a workout instructor, she has taught more than 10,000 people. In today's episode, she talks about what instilled the entrepreneurial spirit in her, how she founded her first business at 18, and what inpsired her to start The Full Routine.
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Lisa Andersen is a four-time world surfing champion and was named one of the 100 greatest sportswomen of the century bySports Illustrated. She’s also credited as being instrumental in establishing equal pay for women in surfing. In this episode, she shares how she first got into surfing, moving to Orange County, challenges she's faced in her career, and more.
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Matt Costa is a singer, songwriter, musician, and filmmaker. In this episode, he talks about growing up in Orange County, what first drew him to music, his love for skateboarding, and what it was like working with No Doubt's guitarist. He also talks about how he got into filmmaking and what inspired his more recent projects including "Explorations of Sight and Sound."
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Bonni Pomush is the CEO of Working Wardrobes, a nonprofit that offers career readiness services as well as professional clothing at no cost to their clients. She was also one of Orange Coast’s Kickass Women in 2024. This week, she shares how she went from teaching to her current role, how Working Wardrobes was started, and what her vision is for the future of the organization.
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Greer Wylder is the author of Born in O.C., which features 50 remarkable individuals whose stories capture the culture, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of Orange County and is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and booksellers nationwide. She is also the founder of Greer's OC, where she writes about fashion, dining, and trends. In this episode, she talks about what inspired her to write her book, how she chose who to feature, and more.
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You may recognize this week's guest, Jason Wahler, from shows such as “Laguna Beach” and “The Hills.” He is also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and an addiction and mental health advocate who works to raise awareness around substance abuse. This week, he shares his journey and experience with fame, addiction, and the incredible work he has done in eliminating stigma around it. He also talks about how he met his wife Ashley and their YouTube series Jaws Diaries as well as the various orgainzations he works with including Alyst Health.
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Jaclyn Sanchez is the co-founder of Moxi3 Fitness, which is a fitness center that offers classes including Cycle, Shred, and Strength, as well as a sauna, cold plunge, red light, and more. She is also the co-founder of Wren, a neighborhood wellness retreat that is coming soon to Costa Mesa and she has a podcast with Wren’s co-founder called Friends With Health Benefits. In this week's episode she discusses working for Sony Pictures Entertainment before she co-founded Moxi3. She also talks about her upcoming projects and what listeners can look forward to.
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You may recognize this week's guest from season 23 of “The Bachelor,” but in this episode, Cassie Randolph talks about her Orange County-based company called Ocean’s Therapy, where she offers speech pathology services as the executive clinical director. She discusses how she first became interested in this field and what inpsired her to open her own practice. She also gives insight into what it was like being a contestant on the show.
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Gresham Taylor is the founder of ViaClover, a design and manufacturing company has created beautiful retail spaces for brands including Goop, Reformation, Chloé, FWRD, and Louis Vuitton. On this week's episode, he talks about how he first started working at his family's display company and how he introduced them to the idea of focusing on fashion brands, and how he came up with the idea for ViaClover with his wife Dina. He also talks about challenges he's faced, pop ups he's done like Refinery29's 29Rooms, and more.
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Glenn and Kenny Tanaka are the owners and farmers of the family-owned-and-operated Tanaka Farms, which is an authentic working 30-acre farm in Irvine that produces a variety of fruits and vegetables and also hosts educational tours. The father-son-duo joins Chelsea to talk about how their farm was founded in the early 1900s, how they started giving educational tours, what guests can expect on a tour, and more. They also talk about how they come up with creative ideas and collaborations such as a more recent one with Sanrio.
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Brian Garofalow is the CEO of Skullcandy, the headphones, earbuds, gaming, and speakers’ company that was originally launched in 2003. He’s also held marketing positions at companies including DC Shoes, RVCA, Igloo, and more. In this episode he shares how he first became passionate for skateboarding, how his major at Chapman helped him succeed in the business world, and how he stepped into his current role at Skullcandy.
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Jeff "Doc" Lausch is the founder and shaper of the surfboard brand Surf Prescriptions in Huntington Beach, with shops also in Brazil, South Africa, Israel, Ireland, and Japan. On this week's episode, Lausch shares how he got his iconic nickname, what first drew him to shaping, and more. He also shares stories about his mentor Shawn Stussy and working with surfing legends such as Donovan Frankenreiter.
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Here's a look back to one of our earlier episodes!
Raissa Gerona is the chief brand officer of Revolve, a leading global fashion retailer. She shares with Chelsea everything from immigrating to the U.S. when she was seven years old to attending UC Irvine, working at Revolve, her inspiration for influence marketing, and more.
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This week, Keira Henninger joins Chelsea on The Zest to talk about how she got her start as a trail race director and eventually became the founder of KHRaces, which puts on some of the most popular and hardest trail races and ultras in Southern California that attracts racers from around the globe. She is also a former Patagonia ultrarunner and has won several races including two 100-mile distances. Henninger shares how she overcame challenges when she was first starting out, what runners can expect at one of her races, and more.
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