It’s A Long Beach Thing

Interview with Black Belt and Business Owner Angel Figueroa

Angel talks about opening a karate studio for students that would not be allowed at a traditional studio in the city of Long Beach. His patience and love for his students shows through out the interview.

Interview with Executive Director of Long Beach Blast Jon Mesko

Jon talks about his amazing journey from Michigan to California. From playing pro volleyball to owning several Rock & Brews restaurants, there's nothing he can't accomplish. Now he's working on his greatest project, giving the Long Beach youth the attention they deserve. 

Interview with Former President of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Randy Gordon

Randy talks about his start in California, being laid off from Montgomery Ward all the way to being the President and CEO of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. Due his great work in the community, Randy as now cemented himself has the voice of Long Beach.

Interview with CEO of the Long Beach City College Foundation Paul Kaminski

Paul talks about his rich history of Long Beach from going to St Joseph Elementary School to becoming the CEO of the Long Beach City College Foundation. His hard work from when he was kid to where is today has paid off and as result the community of Long Beach is benefiting. 

Interview with the Owner of Watch Me Sports Bar, the very first women focused sports bar in California, Jax

Jax talks about her passion for women sports. She wanted to create a place where women's sports were the focal point. They're thousands of men sports bars all over the nation, it's time for the women to have a place their own.

Interview with Hospitality Coach Zana Devine

Zana talks about living the American Dream from Germany to Long Beach. She also talks about ways for Long Beach Restaurants to stay profitable in a slow economy.  

Interview with Long Beach Community Foundation CEO Marcelle Hope Epley

Marcelle talks about her amazing journey from humble beginnings to becoming a CEO at very young age. Along the way she has found her voice, now she is on a mission to advocate for women in the business world for greater opportunities in all aspects of life!

Interview with Local Long Beach Musician Arturo Garcia

Arturo talks about his love for Long Beach ever since he went to high school at St Anthony. He also talks about his love of music since he was 10 years old. The passion of the art of music moves him in ways only Arturo can explain.

Interview with Video Marketer and Entrepreneur Brandon West

Brandon West talks about his humble begins in Oklahoma all the way to Naples Long Beach. He has since open a podcast studio in Signal Hill and ready to help business owners level up in marketing.

Interview with Council Member of the 3rd District Kristina Duggan

Council Member of the 3rd District Kristina Duggan gives us an update on what is currently going on in the 3rd District of Long Beach. She talks about the Colorado Lagoon Project, the issue of homelessness, Concerts in the Park, bringing back Movies on the Beach, PCH Building Project, Belmont Shore business, Zaferia business, and so much more.