Jake Schwaner is the co-owner of Hobie Surf Shop, which was originally created in the '50s as the first surf shop in Southern California. Hobie currently has four locations in Orange County, including Dana Point, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, and most recently San Juan Capistrano. In this episode, he talks about Hobie's history, how he came to own the store, and what listeners can keep an eye out for this year!

Carson Cody is a touring musician, producer, and arranger who has played in bands including Judah and the Lion and with Matt Kearney. Recently, he played keys and bass for Ashlyn Rae Willson also known as Ashe and opened for Kelsea Ballerini and soon will be opening for Gracie Abrams. In this week's episode, he talks about how he first got into music, what goes into his position, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.