George Floyd’s death in May set in motion protests so large and powerful — even international in scope — that the sound of marching, charging feet has at least temporarily drowned out our anxiety about a deadly global pandemic. History teaches us that history rarely happens in tidy and convenient ways. So it is no […]
Overcoming Obstacles
The inspiration behind local specialty coffee brand, Portola Coffee Roasters, is rooted in parents’ love for their child. Christa Duggan never planned to become the owner of a well-respected, specialty coffeehouse brand. But when her son, Gabe, was born almost 12 years ago, everything changed as she and her husband, Jeff, learned he had a […]
YMCA Dads
The YMCA which started the first Father’s Day on June 19, 1910, introduces two inspiring dads from the organization’s Adventure Guides Program. C.J. Pearl C.J. Pearl, like many dads, wanted to find a way to bond with his kids and foster their self-confidence. And, of course, he wanted them to create fun memories that would […]
Disneyland Make-A-Wish
No request is too extreme for the Make a Wish Foundation of OC and IE, which celebrates 35 years of wishes granted Disneyland style. Thousands of children have not had to wish upon stars to see their dreams come true thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and Inland Empire. The local foundation is […]
Pride of OC
Teen Superstars and the Moms Who Raised Them Few things invigorate a parent more than watching their child score a winning goal or nail a test they studied hard for. Imagine then, the excitement of helping a child reach celebrity-level success. Meet three OC 15-year-old super-talents, and the moms who guided these rising stars. The […]
The Power of a Wish
Taylor Mayes is the spunky Make-a-Wish child who graced our cover last April. We met Taylor and her family as we joined forces with businesses and organizations across Orange County, and Ellen K of 103.5 KOST FM, to help make Taylor’s wish of becoming a singer and living the popstar experience come true. Taylor had […]
Skylar Rising
With mom, Kara, as her guide, the talented 12-year-old is poised for takeoff, but with her feet firmly on the ground. The bubbly twelve-year-old answered her door for our cover shoot, barefoot in jeans and a plaid flannel shirt, struggling to contain the impossibly cute fluffy dog wiggling in her arms. “Come in! Thank you […]
Singing the Praises of Fatherhood
OC recording artist Tyrone Wells shares his love for music, faith and fatherhood. By Lauren Felechner The relationship between father and daughter is a unique and delicate one, as Dad naturally becomes the first man that she trusts and loves. A father’s initial connection with his daughter is a lasting impression that sets the foundation […]
Moms of OC: Boss Lady
Laura Fox Defy Gravity Studio According to the National Association of Women Business Owners-Orange County (NAWBO-OC), there are over 125,000 women business owners throughout OC in a variety of roles and industries. Among these is Laura Fox, co-founder of Defy Gravity Studio in Corona del Mar—an indoor cycling and Pilates studio. Laura opened her studio […]
Top 15 Mom Blogs in OC
These local moms lead the pack in Orange County’s blogosphere. Compiled by Lauren Felechner With over 152 million blogs on the Internet and a new blog created every half-second, it’s safe to say that the blogosphere has revolutionized the World Wide Web. Blogging is where the real world meets the online world, in a space […]
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