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Oct. 20, 2024

SoCal Voices Wins Best Regional Podcast

I'm super excited to announce that SoCal Voices won Best Regional Podcast in the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards! Big thanks to the team at the Women in Podcasting Awards and everyone who voted for SoCal Voices! I also want thank everyone who has be…

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Oct. 3, 2024

Election 2024: The Young Vote - Part III

In contemporary American politics, the two-party system has become a defining characteristic of the electoral landscape. However, this binary framework has increasingly led to disillusionment among some younger voters, particularly those under 30, a…

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Sept. 19, 2024

Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part II

In today's polarized political climate, the importance of seeking diverse perspectives cannot be overstated. This principle is vital not only for personal growth but also for fostering a more informed and cohesive society. Engaging with varied viewp…

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Sept. 5, 2024

Election 2024: The Young Vote

When President Joe Biden left the 2024 campaign for president and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, young people registered to vote, donated money and signed up to volunteer in record numbers. Many political observers …

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Aug. 8, 2024

Community Development shapes our lives

Community development shapes our lives in more ways than we may realize. It is the process of planning and creating the fabric of our communities, from parks and infrastructure to recreational amenities and everything in between. As Eric Nelson, a c…

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Aug. 1, 2024

Voting is open in the Women in Podcasting Awards - Vote for SoCal Voices!

SoCal Voices Podcast is a nominee for Best Regional Podcast in the Women in Podcasting Awards. This is a people's choice style award so to win the category, SoCal Voices needs lots of votes. You can help SoCal Voices win! Vote August 1st - October …

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July 25, 2024

Tom Vozzo transforms lives The Homeboy Way

Compassionate capitalism is a concept that challenges the traditional notion of profit above all else in the business world. It is about prioritizing the well-being of employees and the community while still striving for financial success. This appr…

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July 11, 2024

Disability is "just a slice"

One of my favorite SoCal Voices episodes this season is “Beyond Her Diagnosis: Jennifer Gasner’s Unexpected Life.” I was moved by her candor and inspired by her message of positivity, joy and hope. I loved her message that "disabil…

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June 27, 2024

Mastering the art of slowing down

Mastering the art of slowing down is a crucial skill that many of us overlook in our fast-paced and hectic lives. In my recent podcast interview with life coach Lucy Liu of Irvine, she shared her personal journey of overcoming burnout and stress by …

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June 18, 2024

How SoCal's "The Mighty 690" Inspired A Novel

The Mighty Six-Ninety by Alexander Hamilton Cherin  is a nostalgic love letter to Southern California, capturing the essence of a time when the region was undergoing significant changes. Through the fictionalized story of a radio contest, …

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