East Glendale Advice Givers

11/16/2018

Brent is the GM of Glendale Galleria, a board member of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce and soon to be the GM for Fashion Show in Vegas. In addition to talking about Amazon's effects on malls and shopping, Brent shares some really entertaining stories about how he met his wife and how she proposed to him. Listen in: http://bit.ly/BrentGardner

11/08/2018

A fascinating story and conversation with Dave "Chachi" Denes from Benztown Branding about his extensive and interesting career in radio; podcasts (the new radio); local charity activities that are fun and innovative; and the entrepreneurial spirit. Listen in: http://bit.ly/ChachiBenztown

11/08/2018

A fascinating story and conversation with Dave "Chachi" Denes from Benztown Branding in Glendale about radio, podcasts, music, business and the entrepreneurial spirit. Listen in:
http://bit.ly/ChachiBenztown

11/05/2018

The homeless population keeps growing. Why? Find out in this podcast episode and learn about what Ascencia does to help with the homeless issue one person, one family at a time. http://bit.ly/AscenciaGlendale

10/17/2018

Video is becoming the next big thing on social media and unique ways to get peoples' attention are needed even now. In this podcast episode, Oliver Wellington and I talk about Headliner's unique free service and how the Airbnb 11 star service story motivates them to do even more: http://bit.ly/OliverHeadliner

09/27/2018

Last week I got put into the hotseat when special guest host, Jay Lieberman from Conejo Valley Advice Givers, got to ask me questions about my life, my careers and the current state of real estate. Listen to the short clip below and the full episode at http://bit.ly/NeddLieberman

09/19/2018

An artist/painter shares her journey - Lauren Dohring
Lauren is a very good painter and in this podcast interview she shares what she did to gain this level of skill & to continually improve her work. Listen in as she shares her story, her perspective and some great advice about fundamentals: http://bit.ly/LaurenPainting
(Painting below is of her sister, Kim Kutner)

09/12/2018

Patsy Cline was a music star in the late 50s and early 60s. First country music, then successfully crossing over to pop. But her life ended prematurely when she died at 30 years old in a plane crash. Glendale Centre Theatre is presenting the musical about Patsy and her friend Louise and I get to talk with the actresses who play those roles about the story and the show. Listen in to this fun and entertaining episode: http://bit.ly/PatsyClineGCT

In this podcast episode we start off with a short a capella musical teaser by Cori Cable Kidder who plays Patsy in this production and then a discussion with Cori and the other lead actress, Ann Myers, about the show and the unique aspects of performing it in the Glendale Centre Theatre.

09/05/2018

Wanna shoot better videos? This 2nd episode with pro photographer Meher Kourouyan dives into videography Included are recommendations on a smartphone stabilizer, the most important things to focus on for good videos, techniques used by pros on commercials and film, and much more. Listen in at http://bit.ly/MeherPart2

08/30/2018

Who doesn't want to take better photos or shoot awesome video footage? I got to sit down recently with pro photographer Meher Kourouyan and got a ton of great info and advice about both still photography and video. This week's episode is the one about still photography and included the most common smartphone photo mistakes and how to avoid them. Listen in: http://bit.ly/MeherPart1

08/22/2018

Legal ma*****na... Both sides make emotional cases but what is really needed is factual information, without the emotions mixed in. Especially when Glendale is considering whether to allow pot shops in the city. Cathy Morfopoulos shares some great info and references you can get online to make your decision based on facts. Listen in: http://bit.ly/Ma*****naEpisode

The topic of legal ma*****na has been a heated one for years. Both sides make emotional cases but what is really needed is factual information, without the emotions mixed in. In this podcast episode Cathy is going to try to provide that for you so you can understand this much better than you ever ha...

08/01/2018

Mark Van Lue grew up in a family of 12 children. A poor family where his father built their own home himself and where the family came together to build homes for his siblings. Taking that background forward into his construction career, it was only a matter of time before he found his real purpose in helping others thru Habitat for Humanity. Mark shares lots of details on how things work behind the scenes and why the Habitat programs are different, and more effective, than straight charity. Listen in: www.bit.ly/HabitatSGV

Habitat for Humanity has been helping people become homeowners for years, but how much do you really know about what they do? The Executive Director for the San Gabriel Valley's Habitat for Humanity, Mark Van Lue, shares some great information in this podcast interview about what Habitat for Humanit...

07/19/2018

It was great to see Alexander Mardirossian last night from HM Legal Group - he and his partner in the law firm, Rami, gave some wonderful advice on protecting your rights in their podcast episode: http://bit.ly/HMLegalGroupPodcast

Today I get to speak with Alex and Rami from HM Legal Group to learn about how they represent clients in personal injury and employment law cases in a way that lets them get the best results and still sleep well at night.

07/18/2018

Stem Cell Therapy? - Podcast Interview Provides Answers

When Dr. Yoshi Rahm's mother-in-law developed a serious and nearly always fatal condition, he began to research stem cell therapy as a way to help her. The results have been better than hoped for. Listen in: bit.ly/DrYoshiRahm

Dr. Yoshi knew he wanted to help people regain health from an early age and his motivation in becoming a Doctor of Osteopathy is easy to understand when you hear his brother's story. He shares that in this podcast interview, but the direction he took after graduating and his research into stem cell....

07/11/2018

Inspire Greatness:
When asked what his mission in life was he said, "I'm supposed to inspire greatness. The greatest educators understand that people are already intelligent." This podcast interview Dr. Robert Hilll, Dean at Glendale Community College tells an uplifting story that will inspire anyone to do greater things. Listen in: bit.ly/DrRobertHill

07/10/2018

There was a fire in Burbank this past weekend. So now is a good time for you to listen to Glendale Fire Chief, Greg Fish's podcast interview where he goes over how to prepare your home for potential fires and to prevent the worst problems: http://bit.ly/FireSeasonPrep

Last year we saw horrendous fires all over California and even nearby. Glendale escaped last year's fires but it made us more aware that we need to be prepared in case we aren't so lucky this year. In this podcast episode, Glendale Fire Chief Greg Fish goes over the best ways for residents to prepar...

06/27/2018

Ribbon-cutting today (6/28) 4pm and free samples 4-9pm at The Pie Bar- Glendale. Hear all about The Pie Bar and its founder on our recent podcast episode: http://bit.ly/ThePieBarGlendale

06/20/2018

38 years of experience brings with it some great stories and a wonderful perspective. Cindy Cleary, current Director of Glendale Libraries, Arts & Culture, tells me how libraries have changed in the last 38 years as well as all of the amazing new programs and services available at the Glendale Central Library: http://bit.ly/CindyCleary

Anyone who thinks that libraries are boring and that working in them would awful - can't be talking about the Glendale libraries or their director, Cindy Cleary. In this podcast episode, she shares 38 years of experience and tells about the cutting edge technology and programs available in Glendale'...

06/13/2018

Medical Doctors and Chiropractors Working Together?
Dr. Morovati has an interesting approach to patient care and has been very successful with his non-invasive pain management methods. He's also well-know for using sports medicine to improve athletes' performance. Listen in now: http://bit.ly/MorovatiEpisode

Dr. Morovati has worked in all aspects of health and has determined that a scientific approach, with all types of doctors working together for the patient benefit, is the best direction for any doctor to take. In this podcast episode he describes his unique, non-invasive way to eliminate the cause o...

06/06/2018

Pie for Everyone in Glendale! (Grand Opening Free Samples)
This month The Pie Bar officially opens in Glendale. Find out more about the founder and some of her pie innovations as well as when the Grand Opening will be (free samples -yes!): http://bit.ly/ThePieBarGlendale

Laurie Gray is the mastermind behind The Pie Bar and now she's expanding from Long Beach to Glendale. Making pies is her life's passion and she not only makes great pies but has brought in some innovations that are very smart which you'll hear about in this podcast episode.

06/05/2018

Do You Like Pie?
This coming Wednesday's episode is for all you pie-lovers out there. www.EastGlendalePodcast.com.

05/31/2018

Avoid Costly Mistakes in Business
As a business lawyer, philanthropist and Glendale native - Alex Bruno gave some great advice for businesses in this podcast. Learn about some costly mistakes you can avoid - listen in now: http://bit.ly/AlexBrunoPodcast

Today I get to learn all about Alex Bruno and find out his top 3 pieces of advice for businesses to keep out of trouble, why he does what he does and what means most to him.

05/30/2018

Chevy Chase Country Club and golf course - hear the whole story. 1st podcast episode about the Renovations: http://bit.ly/ChevyChaseCountryClub. 2nd episode about their Innovations: http://bit.ly/ChevyChaseCC2

Golf courses and country clubs have an image of being for the wealthy, the privileged, not for the average person. Not so at the Chevy Chase Country Club and golf course in Glendale. In this podcast episode, hear Nick, Vatché and Esteban talk about the innovative approach they have to the golf cour...

05/24/2018

Chevy Chase Country Club - from Renovations to Innovation

In their previous interview, Nick, Vatché and Esteban told the story of the renovation of the "Jewel of the Canyon". First we catch up from when we last talked and then discuss the innovations they are bringing to the country club and golf course industry. Lots of fascinating info with 3 wonderful guys. Listen in at: http://bit.ly/ChevyChaseCC2

Golf courses and country clubs have an image of being for the wealthy, the privileged, not for the average person. Not so at the Chevy Chase Country Club and golf course in Glendale. In this podcast episode, hear Nick, Vatché and Esteban talk about the innovative approach they have to the golf cour...

05/17/2018

It's always interesting to hear a different perspective and Kitty Swink shares how the actors at the Antaeus Theatre Company view their craft, their fellow ensemble members and their audiences. Quite refreshing and very interesting too: http://bit.ly/AntaeusGlendale

The Antaeus Theatre Company has been around for about 25 years but has only been part of the Glendale community for a little over a year. One of the three artistic directors at Antaeus, Kitty Swink, has deep ties to the L.A. acting community and wonderful stories to share. She's able to give a persp...

05/09/2018

Planning, permits, unpermitted rooms - Phil Lanzafame is the Director of Community Development for Glendale and shares some incredibly valuable information about how to get thru the permit process the fastest and smoothest way, how to deal with unpermitted rooms who to go to when you run into barriers during the permit and design review process, how this part of the city of Glendale is organized. And more! http://bit.ly/Lanzafame

As Director of that Department, Phil Lanzafame oversees Planning, Building and Safety, Neighborhood Services, Economic Development and more. In this fascinating podcast interview we discuss how these areas affect Glendale residents in many ways, how it all works and what to do when you feel your pro...

05/08/2018

Last year's fires were devastating. We were fortunate again but it's not worth it to just hope they never come our way. In this podcast interview, Glendale's Fire Chief gives some great advice that can save your belongings or your life: http://bit.ly/FireSeasonPrep

Last year we saw horrendous fires all over California and even nearby. Glendale escaped last year's fires but it made us more aware that we need to be prepared in case we aren't so lucky this year. In this podcast episode, Glendale Fire Chief Greg Fish goes over the best ways for residents to prepar...

04/18/2018

This conversation was a total blast! Armen J Chakmakian has lived his whole life in Glendale, when not touring the world with his band, or with Cirque du Soleil or SuperTramp's Roger Hodgson. He shares great memories of Glendale past. Gives foodie tips. Awesome stories from throughout his career. Advice for musicians. Listen in here: http://bit.ly/ArmenMusic

A fascinating and entertaining interview with Armen Chakmakian who was born in Glendale and has lived his whole life here (except when touring with Cirque du Soleil or Roger Hodgson from SuperTramp).

04/11/2018

Teresa Houle Mackey originally wanted to be a radio DJ but decided that wasn't the right way to go. She worked her way through other careers in the music field. Then became a bookkeeper with a certification in Quickbooks that only 3% have. Hear what it's like to sit in on a movie or TV music scoring session and get some great advice on Quickbooks in Teresa's podcast episode: http://bit.ly/TeresaMackey

Teresa Mackey is smart enough and quick-thinking enough to adapt and change and be successful in whatever she does. In this podcast interview we'll hear how after originally wanting to be a radio DJ and deciding that wasn't the right way to go, she worked her way through other careers in the music f...

04/09/2018

In case you hadn't already listened to these podcast interviews - here's a chance to join in on some really interesting conversations:
Chevy Chase Country Club & Golf Course Restoration Story: http://bit.ly/ChevyChaseCountryClub
Protect Your Rights re Auto Accidents, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harrassment with HM Legal Group: http://bit.ly/HMLegalGroupPodcast
Chevy Chase Country Club BackStory & History of Chevy Chase Estates Association:
http://bit.ly/CCEAstory
Homes & Commercial Properties - Behind the Walls, Under the Floors - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You:
http://bit.ly/CREIBobPace

04/04/2018

Did you know that at GCC you can get your pilot's license, or become a firefighter, or do a flight attendant internship? All in addition to classes in animation or editing or regular college subjects? And even have a better chance of getting into USC or UCLA. Drew Sugars shares all this and more: http://bit.ly/DrewSugarsGCC

Glendale Community College not only has a beautiful campus, classes in a vast array of fields, internships, training for firefighters and pilots; it also was recognized as #1 in the country for upward economic mobility. In this podcast episode, Drew Sugars and I discuss the advantages of attending a...

04/03/2018

In case you missed some of the more popular recent episodes on the East Glendale Advice Givers podcast:
(on iTunes: http://bit.ly/2EastGlendalePodcast)
*Graeme Whifler​- history of Chevy Chase Estates, country club and golf course: http://bit.ly/CCEAstory
*Sudi McCollum​ - the art all around you every day: http://bit.ly/SudiMcCollum
*Tom Lorenz​ - avoiding fraud and home break-ins: http://bit.ly/TomLorenz
*Maria Sahakian - the Alex Theatre​, Glendale Arts​: http://bit.ly/MariaSahakian
*Russell & Marion, Legacy Media Lab​ - branding/tell your story: http://bit.ly/LegacyEpisode
*Lance Miller​ - use your voice to create change or get business: http://bit.ly/LanceMillerInterview

03/28/2018

The education someone gets as a child has everything to do with their success in life as an adult. So how do you make sure your child gets the best education in the Glendale School System and what do you do when something needs to be fixed? Listen in as Board Member Shant Sahakian and I discuss this: http://bit.ly/ShantSahakianGUSD

Getting what you want out of a school system can be a challenge, but in this interview we get to hear from Shant Sahakian who not only is now a School Board member but he also is a product of this same school system.

03/27/2018

International Toastmasters Champion Shares Some Great Advice - Lance Miller has been very successful at business-building and causing positive change in society just using his voice. In this interview he shares how anyone can be effective speaking in groups or one-to-one: http://bit.ly/LanceMillerInterview or on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/east-glendale-advice-givers-business-owners-entrepreneurs/id1287397865

Winning the International Toastmasters Championship was a true test of Lance Miller's public speaking abilities and it took 13 failures to attain that title. He'll talk about what changed between the 13th failure and the win in this interview.

03/26/2018

Branding, marketing, getting your message across - all important to growing a business. Russell Pyle and Marion MacKenzie Pyle of Legacy Media Lab discuss how to be effective in these areas, on this podcast episode: http://bit.ly/LegacyEpisode (and on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/east-glendale-advice-givers-business-owners-entrepreneurs/id1287397865)

There are many ways to build a brand and to tell a story but the effective ways are what count. Marion and Russell from Legacy Media Lab know those ways and share them in this gem-filled interview.

02/27/2018

[Technical issues fixed, downloads now working!] The Alex Theatre is iconic in Glendale. Hear more about it, Glendale Arts and Glendale Young Professionals (GYP) in this great podcast interview with Maria Sahakian: http://bit.ly/MariaSahakian

02/21/2018

The Alex Theatre is iconic in Glendale. Find out more about it, Glendale Arts and Glendale Young Professionals (GYP) in this great podcast interview with Maria Sahakian: http://bit.ly/MariaSahakian

Maria Sahakian shared some great behind the scenes info on the Alex Theatre and we talked about Glendale Arts and Glendale Young Professionals (GYP) in this episode...listen in: http://bit.ly/MariaSahakian

02/21/2018

Maria Sahakian shared some great behind the scenes info on the Alex Theatre and we talked about Glendale Arts and Glendale Young Professionals (GYP) in this episode...listen in: http://bit.ly/MariaSahakian

02/16/2018

If Tom Brady lived in Glendale I'd love to interview him. But since he doesn't I'll share this 21 min video with some great perspective on time and priorities. Well worth the time to watch it!