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Bradley Ketchel is the founder and CEO of Ketchel Axle Systems, a leader in the development of advanced electric axles for commercial and industrial vehicles. With a background in powertrain development and over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Bradley has been instrumental in pioneering sustainable transportation solutions. His dedication to innovation has led to the creation of the eRhino and eBadger electric axles, setting new standards in performance and efficiency. Bradley's visionary leadership continues to drive Ketchel Axle Systems towards a greener and more efficient future in mobility. When not spending time with his wife Melissa and their 5 children, Brad enjoys weightlifting, snowboarding, watersports, woodworking and most anything that poses a challenge. Bradley holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Western Michigan University, MS in Engineering Management from Penn State University, and holds 15 design patents in powertrain design. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Ora

Ena Hull is a TIGER 21 Chair for Newport Beach and an accomplished CEO/COO Executive, investor, and entrepreneur renowned for her leadership in highly regulated sectors such as private equity backed For-Profit Vocational Education, Higher Ed Technology, and Healthcare Workforce Development. With a career spanning over three decades, she excels in driving operational excellence and enhancing customer experiences through streamlined processes and leveraged technology. Most recently, she secured the coveted role of becoming a TIGER 21 Chair for Newport Beach where she curates a confidential space for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to share insights and navigate complex business and personal challenges associated with wealth creation. She also serves as an Executive Advisor to private equity firms and private investors whose portfolio companies focus on healthcare workforce development and education technology and she is also the Chair of the Higher Education Consumer Finance Council, leveraging her expertise i

Sandy and Steven Lieberman, co-founders of the Artemis Defense Institute, combined their distinct passions and expertise to create a unique training institution. After their eldest child went to college in 2011, Sandy transitioned from her academic coaching business to focus on educating people in new ways. Meanwhile, Steven, dissatisfied with his corporate counsel role, sought to merge his lifelong passion for guns and hunting with his professional skills. They discovered a video-based simulation training system used by law enforcement and saw potential for civilian training. After a compelling demonstration in Arizona, they set up an introductory system at home, which received enthusiastic feedback from friends. This led to the establishment of their first training facility just three months later, equipped with advanced training systems. Steven's role in the Army JAG Corps and his private law practice specializing in use-of-force defense complemented the institute's mission. Together, they have built Artem

Kristen Brunzell, owner of Mavericks Insurance Agency, is a local Southern California Female Minority Business Owner. Her agency provides individual and group supplemental insurance products, as well as partners with other like-minded small business owners. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and a certification in life, accident, and health insurance from the California Department of Insurance, Kristen also strongly supports DEI and believes it’s not just a box to check. Kristen Brunzell’s passion lies in sharing her insights and guiding others to achieve their career goals and reach the next level of success. Kristen has the privilege of mentoring and coaching talented and motivated individuals committed to making the world of supplemental insurance easy to understand. Kristen specializes in new business development and employee benefits, leveraging strong social networking skills and relationships with brokers and clients. Additionally, she is dedicated to creating a work environment

As the founder and CEO of MarketingOps.com, Mike Rizzo leads a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering Marketing Operations professionals. He spearheads the MO Pros community, a vibrant network that has grown by over 110 members monthly since 2019. MarketingOps.com offers a comprehensive suite of resources and is the destination for current and aspiring Marketing Operations professionals to build careers through events like MOps-Apalooza, Summer Camp, and regional Local Chapters. The MO Pros community on Slack is central to the offerings, complemented by a rich media suite with the Ops Cast podcast, community-led blog, and Martech solution demos. MarketingOps.com also provides templates, frameworks, and cutting-edge industry research. Mike’s professional experience before founding MarketingOps.com spans a broad range of Marketing Operations, Martech, Growth Marketing, and Community-Building. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering

Tony Everett is a dedicated change-maker passionate about helping individuals unlock their full potential. With a career rooted in empowering others, Tony's journey is marked by a commitment to fostering growth and development in various arenas. In 2009, Tony founded PureGame, a nonprofit organization that has transformed the lives of countless young individuals. Through a life and leadership skills program that utilizes sports as a platform to engage and inspire, Tony's innovative approach has given these kids the tools and confidence to succeed, leaving a lasting impact. Building on his success with PureGame, Tony launched My Personal Best Coaching, a program designed to assist business professionals who feel stuck and seek clarity of purpose and meaning. Through personalized coaching, Tony helps individuals break through barriers and achieve their best selves. This year, Tony joined Driven Leadership as the Director of Business Development, bringing his expertise in leadership training to the forefront. At

Chris Simonsen is the Chief Executive Officer of the Orangewood Foundation. Chris started his professional career in various finance roles, from an accountant in a large accounting firm to CFO of Auto Club. Chris joined Orangewood in 2007 as the CFO and was promoted to CEO in 2014. Chris loves that the Orangewood Foundation has a wide variety of programs that support youth in making improvements in their life. “Seeing a smile on a youth’s face after one of their success, no matter how large or small, it is always rewarding.” Chris loves music. He has seen his favorite band, Metallica, over 20 times. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. 

With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, product leadership, and business transformation, Alex Scoble of Westlake Media Labs helps mid-market companies achieve exponential growth and ROI through fractional growth and performance marketing consulting and strategic advisory roles. Alex's background includes revamping VC Firms' operational structures, securing a monumental 13x revenue surge for PE properties, and orchestrating a notable $4MM YoY boost for an outdoor enterprise. Alex is also known to have collaborated with a leading multi-billion-dollar entity, catalyzing its valuation to $3 billion in 13 months. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. 

Denice Hinden is the founder of Managance Coaching. Denice’s mission is guiding the experience and performance of senior leaders in nonprofit organizations and professional associations to more fulfillment and reward. Her clients are primarily executives, senior leaders, middle managers, and emerging leaders who work for social justice through developing affordable housing or supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful lives as independently as possible. When these leaders fully tap into their change agent strengths, their organizations and teams elevate their mission delivery. Denice catalyzes healthy, positive leadership mindsets and organizational cultures with neuroscience-based coaching techniques, inclusive leadership practices, and transforming conversations. Before consulting and coaching, Denice had an impactful 17-year career in nonprofit and public management, serving as program associate to executive director in children, youth, family service, and community developme

Garnet Heraman is a serial entrepreneur and investor with 25 years experience at the intersection of innovation + technology. Originally from the island nation of Trinidad & Tobago, he was educated at Columbia University (BA), NYU (MBA) and The London School of Economics. As a dotcom entrepreneur Garnet has had 3 exits, 1 of which was to a publicly traded company. As an investor, he is co-founder and managing partner of Aperture® Venture Capital, a seed stage fintech fund backed by 7 different Fortune 500 corporations. He is also an LP in several other VC funds such as NY InsurTech Fund II and the Berkeley Skydeck Fund. Garnet is highly sought after as a startup technology expert, appearing in over 30 business publications and at events on 5 continents. He is currently finishing his first book, due out in early 2025. Garnet lives in Monarch Beach, CA with his wife and one very spoiled rescue dog. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offe

Delarman Technologies specializes in providing IT services, cybersecurity training and testing, custom application development, and much more, all while maintaining budgets companies can accommodate. Their mission is to become your technology partner and consultant for development, offering a prestige level of white glove service. Specializing in hospitality groups with exclusive memberships, Delarman educates and brings concepts to life while maintaining simple systems to ensure smooth operations. Founder of Delarman Technologies Safa Movassaghi is an entrepreneur and board member with over 31 years of experience in technology, providing full service and support to clients. Safa is passionate about ensuring businesses become more successful and generate revenue using technology. Enjoying security and advanced technology, Safa has designed and patented security products. Safa is proud to have created a family business and watched it grow into an enterprise for the next generation. Arman Movassaghi is the Vice

Stephan Erkelens leads RevHubOC as President, CEO, and co-founder, drawing on over 40 years of experience in launching and expanding businesses, social enterprises, and nonprofits. His journey began from a desire to infuse purpose into business practices within a predominantly capitalist landscape. Stephan envisioned creating sustainable revenue streams for social impact organizations, transforming them from traditional nonprofits. In the US, he recognized a gap between social innovators solving global challenges and entrepreneurs mastering scalable business models. Stephan's expertise spans launching and scaling diverse ventures across industries, backed by deep insights in investment, finance, and banking. He has a track record of driving mergers and strategic partnerships, leveraging his cross-cultural fluency and global influence. Stephan's background includes extensive involvement in nonprofit management and large-scale fundraising, complemented by board roles spanning Central America, South America, and

Michelle Barto is the founder and creative director of Launch Creative, LLC a digital marketing firm focused on helping mission-driven companies grow their brand. She is passionate about innovation, good writing and design, and using data to guide marketing decisions. Founded in 2011, Launch Creative has helped hundreds of clients tell their brand story via their website and share their message with digital marketing and PR. Michelle has a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Computer Information Science from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Michelle sits on the board of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Coastline Regional Occupation Program, Pretend City Children’s Museum, Orange County School Board’s Association, Harbor Council PTA, National Charity League Newport Chapter, and Balboa Bay Club Board of Governors. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the

Kayla Bartel is the co-founder and CEO of Humanity HR Consulting. As a California Certified HR Professional (PHR-CA) with 20 years of corporate experience and consulting for PEO clients; striking out on her own was a dream realized for Kayla. With experience in varying industries including hospitality, food & beverage, environmental, tech, aerospace, non-profits and beyond, she's learned the most important thing in business are the relationships that develop and thrive. Building long-lasting relationships with her clients is what she loves the most about her role at Humanity HR. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys exploring sunny Southern California with her family. She loves to build and lead teams and her purpose in life is to guide organizations in building positive work environments. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partn

Jim Madrid is an author, a world-renowned presenter, educator. He embarked on his professional journey at Nordstrom, starting as a shoe stocker at a tender age of 15. Over time, he has evolved into a widely respected thought leader, driven by the empowering belief that "Anything Is Possible." His profound curiosity about the nexus between the mind and performance led him to pen the acclaimed Amazon bestseller, "Get Over It and Get On With It,” which has earned a stellar five-star rating. His newest book, “It’s All About Mindset” is due out this winter. Jim's indomitable mindset proved instrumental in triumphing over formidable adversaries, including stage 4 pancreatic and lung cancer, conquered within a mere year and a half. Beyond his literary accomplishments, Madrid serves as a corporate coach for Fortune 500 companies, imparting invaluable insights to executives and teams alike. He played a pivotal role in crafting the online curriculum "Win Forever" for Pete Carroll, the esteemed former coach of the Seatt

Hoda Mehr is CEO of Products That Count, a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit with the mission to help everyone build great products and a growing community of 500k+ product managers and leaders. She joined the company to grow and shape its next chapter by enabling Fortune 1000 companies to turn their product teams into a long-lasting competitive advantage through a full suite of upskilling and training programs. Hoda is also the founder of Stock Card, an award-winning fintech platform that removes noise from fundamental investment research for individual investors with over 80K members. Before her founder experience, Hoda worked on bringing several multi-million software products to market across multiple big tech companies. Hoda has lived and worked in several countries and cultures, including the Middle East, Canada, and the U.S. She is an Economist, has an MBA from the John Molson School of Business, and lives in Southern California. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running

Henry Park is the Founder & CEO of 3GC Group, an IT-managed service provider, Co-Founder & Executive Partner of Pandoblox, an advanced technology development company, and Chief Effectuator of Guerrilla Community Movement, a non-profit organization. Henry infuses a business approach to technology management and agile business consulting that helps transform companies into the data age. Focusing on the unique needs and wants of the business as a holistic living entity, his vision is to change the way technology is both sold and delivered to clients. Having experience in deal-making, executive management, architecting, and finance modeling, his approach has been utilized by both enterprises and SMBs around technologies in blockchain, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Henry has a BS in Economics and a minor in Psychology from UC Irvine and an Executive MBA from Tuck University. Rooted in the Kundalini yogic framework of existence, he looks at personal, family, business, spiritual, and philanthropic efforts as

CEO of USWC Media, LLC. aka U.S. WEED CHANNEL Shane Doull is an OC OG, (born and raised here). Like many boys Shane was always into waves, motorcycles, and the beach. But, unlike most, Shane was a federal criminal at age 14 when he started dealing weed to classmates. He expanded to muling cannabis across the border at age 19. Then quit the trade with the birth of his first daughter at age 21. Returning to Legal Cannabis in 2009 he started a journey that is as hair-raising as it is inspiring. With over a dozen firsts and wins for Cannabis legalization and media freedom Shane leads the path to legal global Cannabis lifestyle media. In 2009, he launched the world's first legal mobile cannabis store, Grand Daddy Phoenix. His arrest and subsequent realizations about the lack of media support for the Cannabis community, and the legal system's injustices and destructive properties on families like his led him to achieve groundbreaking milestones that will forever impact and protect the lives of Cannabis consumers w

Meghann Butcher is the CEO and founder of RepSpark Systems, the leading B2B eCommerce platform. RepSpark offers cloud-based software applications for sales and eCommerce, specifically designed for the apparel, footwear, and accessories industries. The platform focuses on wholesale businesses, enabling brands to sell intelligently and efficiently. Butcher cofounded RepSpark Systems 15 years ago with a vision to revolutionize the wholesale process. Her entrepreneurial journey began in Southern California, influenced by her father's work in the apparel industry. Early in her career, Butcher gained valuable experience in sales analytics within multi-brand apparel and footwear and as a litigation consultant. In 2007, Butcher took the foundational idea from her father's business and developed RepSpark, addressing critical inefficiencies in the wholesale brand-retailer relationship. Under her leadership, RepSpark has experienced strategic and sustainable growth, becoming renowned for its exceptional customer satisfa

Lucy Santana has dedicated nearly 25 years as CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County (GIOC), where she has inspired thousands of girls to be “strong, smart, and bold.” Under her leadership, GIOC has grown to become one of the largest of the 78 Girls Inc. affiliates nationwide, positively impacting the lives of over 7,900 girls annually through transformative programs. These programs address vital topics such as body image, literacy, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce development, helping girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for college and careers. In 2021, Lucy played a pivotal role in securing $10 million from Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures’ Equality Can’t Wait Challenge, which led to the creation of Project Accelerate. This initiative aims to increase the power and influence of women in the workplace by 2030, focusing particularly on women of color. Additionally, Lucy has successfully launched other impactful programs like Girls Meet the Workforce and College Bound