SOI Talk

The SOI Talk Podcast explores possibilities and highlights abilities over disabilities. Host Scott Strand, along with rotating co-hosts from JDS Creative Academy’s job-training program, chat with special guests about breaking down barriers to career satisfaction and self-enrichment. 

SOI Talk #16

Episode Title: Opportunities in Makeup Artistry for Film & Television | Ep. 16

Guest: Rosalie Ortiz

Subject: Rosalie Ortiz discusses how she got involved with doing makeup for film and television and the opportunities makeup offers for careers and hobbies.

 

SOI Talk #15

Episode Title: Opportunities in Cinematography & Movie Making | Ep. 15

Guest: Mario Ortiz

Subject: Director of Photography Mario Ortiz talks about how he got into the movie industry, the challenges he faced, and how he found success.

 

SOI Talk #14

Episode Title: Opportunities in the Animal Rescue World | Ep. 14

Co-Host: Bella Journey

Guest: Pattie Roberts

Subject: Scott and Bella chat with the owner of the nonprofit STAT Horse Sanctuary, Pattie Roberts, about what it takes to work with animals.

 

SOI Talk #13

Episode Title: Opportunities in Professional Wrestling

Co-Host: Blaize Gottman

Guest: Nicole Albrecht

Subject: Retired professional MMA fighter Nicole Albrecht talks about how she got into MMA, and the different job opportunities in the MMA industry.

 

 

SOI Talk #12

Episode Title: Opportunities in the Music Industry

Co-Host: Casey “Zee” O’Dell 

Guest: Robert Rankin Walker

Subject: Scott and Casey “Zee” chat with musician and owner of HeyDey Records and Events, Robert Rankin Walker.

 

SOI Talk #11

Episode Title: Opportunities for Those Who Are Bilingual

Co-Host: Stefano Olaya

Guest: Diana Serrano

Subject: Scott and Stefano chat with Diana Serrano, who is bilingual and works for the Department of Social Services as an employment counselor.

 

SOI Talk #10

Episode Title: Opportunities in the Fashion Industry 

Co-Host: Annette Lozano 

Guest: Cathy Stevenson

Subject: Scott and Annette chat with Cathy Stevenson, who has worked in various roles in the fashion industry.

 

SOI Talk #9

Episode Title: Opportunities and Personal Enrichment in Cosplay

Co-Host: Aryn Porras

Guest: Kastiel Danh

Subject: Scott and Aryn chat with professional cosplayer Kastiel Danh to learn how cosplay can be enjoyed as a vocation and/or avocation.

 

SOI Talk #8

Episode Title: Inspiration and Opportunities in the Restaurant/Catering Industry

Co-Host: Sergio Moscoso

Guest:  Robin McCoy, Director of Culinary Programs and Executive Pastry Chef at Oak Grove Culinary Creations

Subject:  Sergio talks about his interest in cooking and restaurants. Guest Robin McCoy talks about how she became a chef, the work she does now with foster/ at-risk youth, and the possibilities for those with developmental disabilities to work in the restaurant/catering industry. 

 

 

SOI Talk #7

Episode Title: Enjoyment and Opportunities Found Through Writing Fiction

Co-Host: Draven Sanchez

Guest: Matt Coyle, Author of Fiction Books

Subject:  Draven talks about his interest in writing stories. Guest Matt Coyle is an author and talks about how he got started with writing, his inspiration for his ideas, and gives advice to those who want to write their own fiction stories.

 

 

SOI Talk #6

Episode Title: Benefits and Opportunities Found Through Building Computers 

Co-Host: Peter Lucier

Guest: Alex Suarez, IT Consultant

Subject:  Peter talks about his interest in computer building. Guest Alex Suarez talks about how he got into this side job and gives suggestions on how people can save (and make) money doing these projects

 

 

SOI Talk #5

Episode Title: How to Start a Career in Informational/Marketing/General Interest Writing

Co-Host: Corina Corona

Guest: Johanna Lack, Head Writer at JDS Creative Academy

Subject:  Corina talks about her interest in writing.  Guest Johanna Lack discusses how she got into writing work and gives tips on how new writers can get started

 

 

SOI Talk #4

Episode Title: Benefits and Opportunities Found Through Martial Arts 

Co-Host: Thomas Cameron-Stuart

Guest: James Walters, Martial Arts Coach

Subject:  Thomas talks about his interest in martial arts and how it has benefited him. Guest James Walters discusses how he got involved with martial arts, how it benefits those with special needs, and the career opportunities found through martial arts. 

 

 

SOI Talk #3

Episode Title: Careers  in Theatre Production

Co-Host: Matt Seelbinder

Guest: Bea Barnett, Community Services Superintendent at the City of Temecula

Subject:  Matt talks about his interest in theatre and working behind the scenes. Interview with Bea Barnett about how she got started and the types of opportunities in the theater industry. 

 

 

SOI Talk #2

Episode Title: Autism Awareness: Living and Working with Autism 

Co-Host: Garrett Brown

Guest: Diane Strand, Founder of JDS Creative Academy, 

Subject: Garrett discusses what having autism feels like to him, how it affected him as a child and as an adult, and how it hindered him in finding a career. Guest Diane Strand, Executive Board Member of Workforce Development talks about the benefits of hiring those with autism and how businesses can make accommodations to hire people like Garrett. 

 

 

SOI Talk #1

Episode Title: Work Opportunities in Radio

Co-Host: Tyler Perone

Guest: “Mama Mia”  Mia Digenan, Local radio DJ and personality

Subject: Tyler Perone talks about his interest in voice work on the radio.  Guest Mia Digenan discusses her experience breaking into radio and gives advice to those who want to get jobs on-air in radio.

 

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