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This is a shorter interview with my family friend Bailey Kaufman. Bailey is a young graduate student in New York City studying education. While on leave, Bailey came took time out from her Phd program to sit down with us to discuss the benefits of community service and her own personal journey to find meaning in her work. Bailey also discussed her spirituality and thoughts on a higher power. Bailey represents many under thirty people (“zillenials”) in her perspectives on spirituality, kindness and education. Learn what makes this up and coming generation tick and how we can incentivize them to choose careers and activities that help others.

Episode 115
Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper
Guest: Bailey Kaufman

Producer: Eli Moskowitz
Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

Special Thank You to;
Gideon Bernstein
Helen Harlan
Bailey Kaufman


DISCLAIMER
Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at PepptalkswithJeanne@gmail.com

In a heart wrenching interview, Linda candidly recounts the events surrounding the 2021 overdose and death of her 22-year-old son Tristan from his accidental use of Fentanyl and the recent epidemic of Fentanyl overdoses taking the lives of so many young people. Learn from Linda about her son Tristan and how the death of this talented young artist has impacted her and her two surviving daughters. Linda, a Pilates instructor, and single mother has made it her life mission to inform the public about the dangers of all illicit drug use and the importance of everyone keeping Narcan (a drug used to slow down an overdose) on hand where it could potentially save a life. We also discuss other easy practical options for preventing a tragedy like this. This is an inspiring interview giving a voice to a generation of parents and their young adult children who have suffered the consequences of this dangerous chemical since Fentanyl recently began making its way into the homes of our children.

Episode 114
Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper
Guest: Linda Alva

Producer: Eli Moskowitz
Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

Special Thank You to;
Gideon Bernstein
Helen Harlan
Bailey Kaufman


DISCLAIMER
Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at PepptalkswithJeanne@gmail.com

On this episode, Peter MacDonald the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Loan Depot gives us the back story on what inspired an average Canadian Irish Catholic and one of ten children to become an integral part of the Orange County Jewish community. His journey began after finishing college, when Peter left Canada alone to explore southern California and eventually made it to Western State College of Law in Orange County. We discuss Peter’s improbable casting as 1980’s Canadian “say no to drugs” icon, his foray as a house painter, and his stint as the only Irish Catholic recognized as a “Mensch of the Year” by the Orange County Jewish Federation. Learn what makes this accomplished philanthropist tick and how he made his dreams of family, career, philanthropy, and beach life come true.


Episode 113
Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper
Guest: Peter MacDonald

Producer: Eli Moskowitz
Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

Special Thank You to;
Gideon Bernstein
Helen Harlan
Bailey Kaufman


DISCLAIMER
Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at PepptalkswithJeanne@gmail.com

Guest Wendy Chase Arenson is a driving force behind the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County, serving as both its Executive Director and President. Since joining the organization in 2012, her dedication to community collaboration and donor engagement has fueled the Foundation's remarkable growth. Wendy discusses her love for helping people, how it and how she ended up as one of the Orange County community’s leading experts in philanthropic giving.

Episode 11
Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper
Guest: Wendy Arenson
Camera Operator: Eli Moskowitz
Sound: Eli Moskowitz
Post Production: Eli Moskowitz
Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

Special Thank You to;
Gideon Bernstein
Helen Harlan
Bailey Kaufman


DISCLAIMER
Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at PepptalkswithJeanne@gmail.com

On this episode Jeanne is joined once again by Gideon Bernstein her husband and co-founder of #BlazeitForward, volunteer chairman of the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County and philanthropist. During this interview Gideon talks about the role of the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County, how it came to be and what you can do for your organization.

Episode 111
Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper
Guest: Gideon Bernstein
Sound: Eli Moskowitz
Post Production: Eli Moskowitz
Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

Special Thank You to;
Gideon Bernstein
Helen Harlan
Bailey Kaufman


DISCLAIMER
Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at PepptalkswithJeanne@gmail.com

Rick Matros is more than just a super cool father of seven and grandpa of ten covered with amazing tattoos of his family, music, Judaism and Israel. Serving on the board of IsraAid US and with his wife Dr. Adrienne Matros and supports strmany non-profit organizations such as Jewish National Fun, the Merage Jewish Community Center, Artists 4 Israel (Healing Ink), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Tilly’s Life Center, Radiant Healthcare, The Samueli Academy and also traveling the world to help others. You will be absolutely amazed by Rick's success story as he takes us through his tough early years and his intentioned decision as a young hoodlum to have a "good" life. We could have made this a 10 hour interview and still not covered every fascinating detail of his prolific career as a businessman, philanthropist and family man. While we anticipate he will be back again, get a taste now of this remarkable man.

Episode 110
Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper
Guest: Rick Matros
Sound: Eli Moskowitz
Post Production: Eli Moskowitz
Original Theme: Jay Bernstein

Special Thank You to;
Gideon Bernstein
Helen Harlan


DISCLAIMER
Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at PepptalkswithJeanne@gmail.com