Behind Main Street

For today's episode, I am honored to interview Brett Kopf, he is the CoFounder of an app and company as parents we all love, Remind and now his new company Omella focuses on mission-driven payment solutions for mission-driven organizations. Omellas' focus is to make collecting and managing money less frustrating and expensive for organizations that want to spend their time growing their organizations and making an impact.   https://omella.com/

For today's episode, I am excited to chat with and learn more about the story behind Deena Fabiano, known locally as the Networking realtor, representing Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, she grew up on the Jersey Shore and spent a good amount of time in Florida as a Radio Personality before coming to Sunny SoCal and helping families with their Real Estate Needs.   Deana Fabiano  SALES ASSOCIATE  CA DRE# 02088510   deana@athomewithdeana.com  http://www.athomewithdeana.com Direct:(909) 456-4541

Chrissy is a ZYIA Presidential level rep with ZYIA Active!   Was born and  raised in Seattle, Washington and now reside in Chino Hills, California  with my husband and two daughters!  She's been with ZYIA Active for over four years now - and it's been the  absolute BEST experience. This business has changed my life and blessed  our family beyond measure.    She has a team of 50,000+ reps strong, generating millions of dollars in  sales every month. They are the fastest growing team with the leading  number of upper level ranked reps and leaders in the company. Learn  about her secrets to success in this interview.   https://thedirectlife.com https://www.instagram.com/zyiagal/

For today's episode, I am very privileged to interview Ed Blount - a Former Professional NFL Quarter Back, Pasadena Sports Hall of Famer, and now the Founder and CEO of Fast5 Football the most innovative and exciting pro football entertainment platform that is taking the entire football experience to an adrenaline-pumping new level but the key is a safer way.    https://www.fast5.us/  FAST5 USA INC - is a Las Vegas registered Sports, Entertainment & Media C-Corp with a social purpose at our business core.  We strive to build a premier 5-a-side pro football league that serves as a platform for NFL skill position athletes to continue playing at a high-level as well as tribal community of franchise owners around existing entertainment industries that we all love…  Football. Technology. Music. Storytelling.

For Todays Episode, I am excited to go behind the story of Mike Velez, a local serial dadpreneur, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and the founder of Bldg Realty in Chino Hills where he specializes in helping buyers and sellers simplify the process of navigating the real estate world . I am excited to have this conversation and dig into his story.   https://www.theboldagent.com/about  Mike Velez   License ID: 01155209  Site: http://bldgrealty.com  Address: Chino Hills, CA 91709 Tel: 909-247-0374 Email: mike@bldgrealty.com

For Today's Episode I am eager to go behind the story and journey of Manuel Zavala, he started as a high school computer science teacher and found a need that lead to his founding of Student Hires an organization seeking to transform education by creating project-based collaborations between businesses and educational institutions. I am looking forward to digging into this story.   About Student Hires  Student Hires collaborates with schools & districts to create experiential K-12 after-school programs led by local college & university students. These programs provide valuable job opportunities for students in our region. Founded in 2015 by Manuel Zavala, Student Hires was created due to an increased need for practical project-based jobs for students.   https://studenthires.com/

For today's episode, I am going behind the journey of Anthony Solomon, a Broker Associate for Hacienda Properties by AC Realty. He got his Bachelors and Masters from Cal State LA, has been serving families in the southern California real estate market since 1988, and has seen the ups and downs in business for over 29 years. I am so looking forward to digging into his journey.  https://www.anthonysolomonrealtor.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-solomon-30379b3b/ * Sorry for the Audio Mishap, my audio died while recording.

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview with Alex Tsubokawa ,  she is the founder and Chief Baker of Liberty Baking Co where she  creates comfort baked goods like biscuits, cookies, hand pies, and  loafs. Where she combined her love of baking with her patriotism. I am  very eager to learn more about her and her company.  https://loveandlibertybaking.com/ https://www.facebook.com/loveandlibertybaking

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview Jay Perez - a Budding Business Mogul and CEO of EXUVUS.   He is a Finance Pro, A Coach, and a Big Fan of Harry Potter among other things. He has had a roller coaster entrepreneurial journey and I feel blessed to be able to dig into his experience and insights on how to be able to always pick up yourself and never let life get in the way of your vision.    https://www.instagram.com/jaydperez/

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview Greg Marquez a police officer with the Irvine PD, he is also an adjunct professor at Chaffey College and serves the community of Chino as a member of the Chino Community Services Commission. He has a different perspective of Main Street which I am excited to unpack and learn from.   https://www.marquez4chinocitycouncil.com/  https://www.instagram.com/VoteMarquez_ChinoCityCouncil/  https://www.facebook.com/votemarquezchinocitycouncil  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzNMupwpa-MvJEYHA9OLjA

For today's episode, I am super excited to interview Louis Ramirez - An Entrepreneur, a Fellow marketer, a Restaurant Technology consultant where he specializes in cloud-based technology and digital payments solutions to bring more customers to the hospitality and restaurant industry. His key goal is to turn more 1st time guests into regular repeat business.   https://www.bringmoreclients.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/profileconnect/  https://www.facebook.com/socialsharecode

For today's episode, I am super excited to interview Johnny Angulo - Entrepreneur, Founder of Jet Pro Detail a Mobile Auto Detailing company serving the Inland Empire community, who specializes in making your car look brand new. But more importantly, he is Family Man and a Father, who like me loves the Lakers! His company had a unique experience during the pandemic, as many businesses struggled, Johnny was able to adapt his company and services to not only survive but also thrive during these tough times. I’d love to dig into this story more.   Call Jet Pro Detail Today - (909) 787-4075  http://jetprodetail.com/  info@jetprodetail.com  https://www.instagram.com/jetprodetail  https://www.facebook.com/JetProDetail2017/

For today's episode, I am super excited to interview with Tee Lee, she is doing some amazing things for the community as the Founder and CEO of She Is Foundation Network that is helping uplift and empower young women, and also the founder of My Marketing Needs LLC.  Tee Lee holds dear to the three E's Educate, Empower & Encourage, as she leads and empowers everyone she comes across. Tee's minor in Social Behavioral Sciences and Major in Business.  She’s a business coach helping entrepreneurs and leaders bring the best out of themselves, on top of that she coaches basketball as well. Fun fact, in 2020 she was crowned The United States of America Mrs. California 2020 and is running for Mrs USA Prime 2022. About She Is Foundation Network We provide resources for the education, encouragement, and empowerment of women. We aspire to foster the development of life skills through community involvement and volunteer opportunities. We wholeheartedly believe in the power of community How to Connect with Tee https://www.facebook.com/SHEIS101 https://www.instagram.com/Sheisfoundationnetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/SheIsFoundationNetwork.Events/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/662489957881736/ https://www.facebook.com/MyMarketingNeedsLLC

For today's episode, I am honored and excited to interview Denise Canon - the other half and co-founder of Viking Spawn Gaming and Computer Repair serving the Inland Empire region of Southern California which she started with her Husband Stefan, who is a real Viking from Sweden. On top of that, she is also a Branding Expert and Certified Experience Coach who has worked with Fortune execs, startups, and entrepreneurs alike to help them take their visions and transform them into reality.    Denise Cannon is an experience designer, brand marketing specialist and small business co-owner with her husband at VikingSpawn Computer Repair & Gaming in Chino.  She began her professional career first as a journalist and radio show producer and then getting into the world of experiential marketing where she found she could CREATE IDEAS and ORGANIZE and TAME CHAOS.   Some facts about Denise  She’s with CEOs, Heads of State, 2 Astronauts, Best Selling Authors, Actors, Poets, Young Entrepreneurs, Politicians, A Woman Who Trekked Everest She’s  launched campaigns and brand strategies, spearheaded award-winning experiences- conferences, press and trade events, viral flashmobs, non-profit events She met her Viking husband, Stefan, in Europe over a 4-day work trip She and Stefan stared VikingSpawn in 2020 – where they are building a brand around technology, gaming and events – they fix and build computers and provide tech support in Southern California She is a certified coach in Energy Leadership She began a fine art practice during the pandemic and has sold several commission paintings   www.vikingspawn.com  www.denisecannon.com

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview with my very good friend Andrew Mendez - A husband, dad of 5, an entrepreneur, Council member of the City of Azusa, Realtor And Broker Associate at Century 21 Citrus and to top it off is an active member on so many organizations that are focused on the community and better other peoples lives.     https://andrewforazusa.com/  Andrew is a product of our Azusa School system. He went to Murray Elementary School, where he was active with the “Fame” program. In fact, he met his wife, Carissa, in Second Grade at Murray Elementary, in Ms. Greens class. He went all three years to Center Middle School, where he was active in their band. Andrew graduated from Gladstone High School.   During his time in High School, Andrew was quite active with multiple different activities and programs. He was a part of the Marching Band, where he played many percussion instruments. During his Senior year, he served as the Drumline Captain. Andrew was an active Wrestler, where he earned multiple awards and served 2 years as the Team Captain. He was active in Yearbook and on the ASB.   Andrew, and his wife Carissa now raise their 5 children in the City. 4 of his Children are currently enrolled in Azusa schools  Professionally, Andrew is part of the management team at Century 21 Citrus in the city of San Dimas. He hopes to use his experience with building and development, to help move Azusa forward

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview Kristina Gutierrez -  Local Woman Preneur and Co-owner and Managing partner of Fresh Cut  Foods LLC, a catering company she founded with her Executive Chef best  friend Sheena. They are a local home grown food company who is taking  the Inland Empire by storm with their new brand and product GrabNGo  Cuisines that offers our busy local community access to a healthier and  convenient meal prepared and cooked with ingredients sourced responsibly  and locally.    About Fresh Cut Catering and Grab and Co Cuisine  https://freshcuteats.com   Founded in 2014 by two best friends, Fresh Cut Catering was created out  of need for wanting to offer healthier cuisines for your everyday meals  by working with local growers and bakeries to incorporate healthier  alternative ingredients such as: leaner meats, fresher vegetables, whole  wheat, and low sodium products.     Located in Chino, CA, Kristina and Sheena started catering to the local  community. Catering to small events such as: birthdays, anniversaries  and baby showers. As their passion grew stronger and stronger and their  desire to grow their company, Kristina and Sheena quit their corporate  jobs to pursuit catering full-time in 2017. Having no income coming in  and a company eager for growth and potential, Kristina and Sheena  starting marketing to corporate companies, dealerships, banquet halls,  event centers, and growing their followers on social media. Soon after,  their smaller birthday parties and anniversaries turned into large  corporate events, quinceneras and weddings of 300-400 guests. Which  consisted of catering in the Greater Los Angeles County, Orange County  and the Inland Empire areas. However, as the story goes, in 2020  catering came to a complete halt in which they had to find a way to  pivot. Staying resilient, hopeful, and determined to not let their  company fade away, they started offering Grab & Go cuisines to the  local community and to their previous corporate clients.     As their desire for growth persists, Kristina and Sheena continue to  make it their mission to provide healthy, gourmet, high-end cuisines to  clients who are looking for healthier options for their corporate,  wedding, banquet, special-event, and on-the-go meals. Their desire is to  become one of the largest caterer’s in Southern California and to offer  their Grab & Go cuisines in retail, arenas and airport locations  throughout the world.

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview Marijane Chuang - Our Local Pet nutrition expert, a Mom, and Wife, and The owner and operator of Pet wants Chino Hills to peek behind her journey from the beautiful beaches of Hawaii to Corporate America and to now being her own #bossbabe    Meet the Pet Wants Chino Hills  https://www.petwants.com/chinohills/ Call or Text Us @ 909-203-8217   Finding fresh, healthy pet food and high-quality supplies for your pets shouldn’t be a chore, which is why we opened this business. We’re Marijane and Jesse Chuang, the local owner of Pet Wants Chino Hills and, before launching Pet Wants, we had to drive more than an hour to find fresh, healthy pet food for our two furbabies - Scruffy, a terrier mix, and Boba, a Yorkie Terrier. Pet Wants Chino Hills allows us to help other pet parents provide the best for their pets without even leaving the house.   Pet Wants Chino Hills is a mobile business and we offer free, personal delivery through Chino and Chino Hills. Our specially-crafted, private-label pet food formulas are made in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced diet in every bowl. We have multiple blends of dog and cat food formulas as well as healing salve, calming balm, anti-itch spray, paw wax and more. We also have a money-back guarantee on the freshness and quality of the food and we only source the best salmon, chicken, lamb, brown rice, and other ingredients available. There’s no sugar added, no fillers, and no animal by-products and Pet Wants never uses corn, wheat, soy, or dyes, which makes the food great for animals with allergies.   Our family has a passion for animals and we understand that pets are important members of the family. We want our pets to live long lives and that starts with providing them healthy, nutritious food. Our rescue dog Scruffy is picky with his food, and loves the lamb and rice topped with some freeze dried salmon while Boba loves to chew on her bully sticks and antlers. We look forward to helping you find your pet’s new favorites!

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview Dave Harrison - A retired Sheriffs deputy, a Dad and Husband, and the founder and executive director of Paws 4 Success a non profit he and his wife started after retiring that focuses on helping enhance individuals with disabilities such as  mental health  and PTSD through the service dogs they train and provide as well as their programs that promote mental health wellness to support this community.   Paws 4 Success is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that enhances the lives of individuals with disabilities through the service dogs we train and the programs we offer which promote mental health wellness. These programs include; mental health forums, resiliency workshops which focus on topics such as communication skills or stress management, basic yoga, special needs and family yoga, weekly community dog walks, YAPPY Hour community fairs, and bi-weekly dinners open to veterans, first responders, and their families. We fund our programs through community support and the various levels of dog training course we offer to the public.  Our safe environment has created a community which offers respect, inclusiveness, and empowerment.  https://www.paws4success.org/

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview Michelle Jimenez - A Local Mom-preneur, The matriarch/patriarch of a budding family business empire built from a Micro Farm to what is now The Jimenez Sisters Ranch, a Goat Milk Bath and Beauty Company, where she and her husband and 5 amazing kids are sharing their passion for developing products that are honest, wholesome and authentically formulated.    Jimenez Sisters Ranch - Raising Dairy Goats 🐐 | Family: Mom, Dad, 4 sisters, 1 brother and a bunch of kids 🐐 | Handcrafted goat milk soaps from our farm to your home |  Online Shop - https://www.jimenezsistersranch.com/Live Shop  https://talkshop.live/channels/jimenezsistersranch facebook.com/jsistersranch  https://www.instagram.com/jimenezsistersranch/ Phone - 951-429-4522

For today's episode, I am very excited to interview Tera Charpentier - a local Mom-preneur for over a decade, she turned her side hustle into a full time business to give her time to care for her son who was premie at the time. And 12 years or so later, she is a thriving local beautypreneur. Visit her online store at http://marykay.com/tcharpentier