It’s A Long Beach Thing

Interview with Long Beach Financial Advisor Brain Watson

Brian talks about going from Pre Med, to a 5 Star Chief, and ending up as a highly successful Financial Advisor. Learn about Brain's unique journey and his passion on helping his community find financial independence.  

Former Owner of the Gondola Getaway and Author of The American Gondolier, David Black

David Black is a local Long Beach Entrepreneur, who was a partner of the famous Gondola Getaway that goes through the canals of Naples. He talks about his new book The American Gondolier, where he wrote about all the exciting stories on making his dream a reality.

Interview with St John Bosco Lacrosse Head Coach Nes Gadol

Coach Nes is on mission to make the sport of lacrosse accessible for all kids in Long Beach and in the surrounding area.  His passion for the sport shines bright in the interview.

Interview with Police Chief of Long Beach Wally Hebeish

Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish shares his remarkable journey to becoming Chief and offers a candid look at the city’s current crime landscape. He breaks down the challenges, the progress, and how the police department and community are working together to keep Long Beach safe.

Interview with Long Beach City Council District 9 Candidate Sequoia Neff

Sequoia Neff talks about growing up in the District 9 of Long Beach and all the fond memories in the neighborhood. After establishing herself as a successful real estate broker, she has moved back into the area. She has identified things she wants to change and improve, so she has decided to run for Long Beach City Council of District 9.

Interview with Real Estate Professional Greg Ernst

Real Estate expert Greg Ernst gives us the insight of Long Beach real estate. He also talks about his first memory of going to Long Beach as a very young boy seeing the Queen Mary and growing up near Heartwell Park. 

Interview with Long Beach Stand Out Athlete and Long Beach City College Professor Rick Anderson

Rick Anderson talks about his athletic journey through Long Beach and his time playing at the University of Arizona. Rick explains about the practice of Yoga and how it was a key source to handling the pressures of being an elite athlete. As a result, he has built a career teaching Yoga at Long Beach City College. 

Interview with Eli from the 562.

Eli from the 562 breaks down the long beach high school football programs, woman's flag football, girl's volleyball, and men's water polo. Learn everything you need to know about the Long Beach high school fall sports.

Interview with Former Long Beach State Golfer Tyler Schafer

Tyler Schafer talks about the mindset it takes to play division 1 college sports. His perspective is extremely refreshing in this competitive world. He also talks about his goals going forward as a professional golfer. 

Interview with the Founders of the Long Beach Football Club Sebastian De Smedt and Willie Alexander

Sebastian and Willie talk about all it took to bring a professional football club (soccer) to the city of Long Beach. They big plans to build a stadium and hire local talent to make the club grow in the city they love.