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Our Two Cents Podcast
by Bakersfield Professionals
Our Two Cents Podcast is a show that features local business and community leaders that share their wisdom and actionable advice on several topics. We also highlight local events here in Kern County. This is your place to hear business and community leaders discuss relevant topics that matter to you.
Episodes
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252 - Behind the Pumpkins: Building Cherry Acres
Cherry Acres has quickly become a Bakersfield favorite, but there is much more behind the farm than pumpkins and photo opportunities. In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Cherry Acres to talk about how the farm got started, how it has grown since opening, and what it really takes to...
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251 - Saddle Up for Success with Kern County SHRM
The workplace is changing fast — from artificial intelligence and evolving compliance requirements to employee retention, leadership development, workplace culture, and the changing expectations of today's workforce. In this episode, we're joined by from Kern County SHRM to talk about the...
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250 - Strength for Life: Why Movement Matters More as You Age
Join Kyle Jones as he sits with Jacob Hanneman and Ryan Wookey of Movement Studio to explore a different approach to health, fitness, and longevity. With more than a decade of experience each, certifications in strength training, corrective exercise, and nutrition, and experience working with...
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249 - Turning Pain Into Purpose: Amelia Molloy's Angels
In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Amelia Molloy's Angels to talk about infertility, pregnancy loss, hope, and the mission behind an organization helping families continue their journey toward parenthood. Amelia Molloy's Angels was created in memory of Amelia Molloy after her…
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248 - Break the Cycle: Processed Food, Fasting & Metabolic Health
In this episode, Kyle Jones sits down with cardiologist Dr. Rasham Sandhu, host of Next Phase Human, for a conversation about taking a more informed and proactive approach to health. They explore the importance of the patient-physician partnership, why context matters when evaluating cholesterol...
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247 - The Inside Scoop on Golden Spoon — A New Business in Bakersfield
Join us as we sit down with the owners of Golden Spoon Bakersfield ahead of their highly anticipated grand opening! We talk about the journey of bringing a new business to our community, the excitement and challenges of opening day, what makes Golden Spoon unique, and, of course, all things…
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246 - Turn Up the Volume: Music Bingo Night
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Valencia owner of Music Bingo Night, a local event experience bringing music, games, prizes, food, drinks, and community together in a fun and interactive way. Instead of calling numbers, Music Bingo uses songs on bingo cards, so guests listen, guess, mark...
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245 - Soul Food with a California Twist: Building a Food Empire at 25
Join Kyle Jones as he sits down with entrepreneur Kadar Waller, CEO and co-owner of Bentley Bowl, to discuss building one of Bakersfield's fastest-growing food brands at just 25 years old. A former collegiate basketball player, MBA graduate, and lifelong entrepreneur, Kadar shares how his...
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244 - Not Your Average Movie Night: Taste of the Screen Comes to Bakersfield
In this episode, Amanda Jones sits down with Liz and Josh Powell, founders of Taste of the Screen, the immersive dining experience turning movie nights into unforgettable events. They share how a passion for film inspired them to create interactive dinners where guests enjoy the exact food and...
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243 - The Story Behind the Kern Asian Chamber
Amanda Jones sits down with Vivian Cao, founder and president of the Kern Asian Chamber, for a conversation about culture, community, entrepreneurship, and the growing presence of Asian-owned businesses in Kern County. Vivian shares the inspiration behind creating the chamber, the importance of...
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242 - The Inner Pharmacy: How Thoughts Shape Your Biology
Kyle Jones is joined by Dr. Anna Marie Frank to explore the life transitions many aren't prepared for, from raising kids to redefining purpose. They discuss mindset, burnout, and how thoughts impact the body, along with practical ways to move from stress into alignment. Dr. Anna Marie, The…
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241 - From Imposter Syndrome to Inner Trust: Rewriting Your Life's Script
Join Kyle Jones as he sits down with author and speaker Cortney McDermott to explore identity, intuition, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life. From corporate success to personal reinvention, Cortney shares her journey of shifting from performance-driven achievement to a deeper…
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240 - Crackin' Into Country with The Soda Crackers
In this episode, Amanda Jones sits down with Zane from The Soda Crackers, a Bakersfield-based band reviving the classic Bakersfield Sound and Western swing. From their humble beginnings as LA jam sessions to becoming a six-piece band rooted in vintage country tradition, Zane shares the story…
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239 - Hard Money, Real Assets: How Karpe Bridges Borrowers and Investors
In this episode, Kyle Jones is joined by Stephen Hale of Karpe Real Estate Center, a Bakersfield company approaching 100 years in real estate and lending. They break down hard money lending and explain how it works and who it's for. Stephen shares why many borrowers choose it for speed and...
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238 - Turning Local Spots into Viral Hits: The Bakersfield Influencer
In this episode, Amanda DiGiacomo Jones sits down with Bakersfield content creator and entrepreneur Myah Salinas, known for highlighting local coffee shops, restaurants, spas, and hidden gems around the city. Myah shares how she transitioned from working in marketing and social media to quitting...
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237 - Talking Sh*t with Dr. Sabine Hazan: Getting to the Bottom of Your Digestive Health
Kyle Jones is joined by Dr. Sabine Hazan and Dr. Hugh Beatty to explore the powerful connection between gut health and overall immunity. Dr. Hazan shares her journey from traditional GI practice and pharmaceutical clinical trials to becoming a leading voice in microbiome research during the...
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236 - From Oven to Sold Out: The Cinnamon Roll Craze Taking Over Town
In this episode, Amanda DiGiacomo Jones sits down with Just Cinnamon; one of the fastest-growing local food businesses making serious waves in the community. Known for their unforgettable cinnamon rolls and weekly sell-outs, this business has built a loyal following that lines up well before the...
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235 - Bakersfield's Finest Comedy Club
Kyle Jones sits down with comedian and comedy club owner Dan Betts to talk business, risk, and live entertainment. Dan shares what it really took to relocate and reopen The Well Comedy Club in downtown Bakersfield, why comedy is booming in a short-attention-span world, and how live shows create…
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234 - The One Big Beautiful Bill: What You Need to Know for Your Upcoming 2025 & 2026 Taxes
In this episode, Amanda Jones breaks down the One Big Beautiful Bill and what it means for business owners, entrepreneurs, and individual taxpayers. With major tax changes on the horizon, it's more important than ever to understand how these updates may impact your deductions, credits, planning...
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233 - Bryce & Krista Horton: Turning Influence Into Impact
Join Kyle Jones as he sits down with Krista and Bryce Horton for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build and run a business. They go behind the scenes of how their businesses started and share the challenges people do not always see, including the risks of undercapitalizing and...
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232 - How to Close Out 2025 Strong and Create Goals for 2026
Amanda Jones welcomes Dr. Justin Hiebert CEO of New Frontier Consulting. New Frontier Consulting, a dynamic agency dedicated to helping small business owners scale their businesses and achieve sustained growth. With a decade of leadership in executive coaching, HR consulting, Lean Six Sigma…
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231 - The 5 Pillars of Health and How to Stay Healthy
In this episode of Our Two Cents, host Kyle Jones sits down with returning guest Dr. Hugh Beatty, otherwise known as "The Wellness Doc," to talk about his book The Five Pillars of Health and the evolution of his concierge medical practice. They explore the importance of hormone balance, gut…
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230 - JJ's Legacy
Amanda Jones welcomes Lori Malkin and Joe Peters. Lori is the president of JJ's Legacy a nonprofit here in Bakersfield CA that promotes organ donations. As a donor mother, I was truly inspired by the amazing legacy my son Jeffrey "JJ" Johns left after his passing. It became my passion to inspire...
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229 - College Admissions
Join Kyle Jones and Kat Clowes of March Consulting as they dive into the often overwhelming and misunderstood world of college admissions. In this candid conversation, Kat shares her personal story of graduating high school early, navigating college transfers, and realizing just how many students…
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228 - KC SHRM
Amanda Jones welcomes Jackie Andrade and Elizabeth Maldonado, Vice Chairman and Chairman of KC SHRM's 2024 Symposium. Jackie Andrade, is an experienced and motivated human resources practitioner with sixteen years' experience. Jackie Introduces the non-organization: The Kern County Chapter…
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227 - Kern WBC
Amanda DiGacomo welcomes Norma Dunn, Program Director of the Kern Women's Business Center. Norma's passion for education and business, combined with her engaging personality, has earned her a reputation as a high-impact networker. She is a sought-after community leader as is accomplished at...
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226 - Virtuity Financials
Kyle Jones and Amanda DiGacomo welcome Jasmine Mazariegos, Senior Broker at Virtuity Financial Partners and the newest tenant in the Mill Rock Way office. Jasmine Introduces the company she works with, Virtuity Financial and discusses the aspects behind financial literacy. Jasmine tells us how…
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225 - Key Staffing
Amanda DiGiacomo welcomes Jackie Koster, Founder and CEO of Key Staffing Inc and LLS Visionary of the year. Key Staffing is a company founded in 2019 by Mrs.Koster and it is now a leading recruitment firm serving all industries including, industrial, administrative, accounting, and medical.…
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224 - Planned Exits
Kyle Jones welcomes Scott Garrison, Founder and CEO of Planned Exits, a new company that provides business owners with strategies on how to maximize their business's value upon exit. Scott tells us the story of how Planned Exits came to be and his inspiration behind the company. The company is...
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223 - PHB
Amanda DiGiacomo welcomes Cepi and Lu, the executive board of Power Hub Bakersfield, a new local non-profit that helps businesses and C suite employees grow. Cepi the president tells us the story of how Power Hub Bakersfield came to be. Their inspiration behind bringing PHB to the community was...
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222 - F45 - Training for Every Body
Kyle Jones welcomes Sarah Kuhlmann and Tarin Meadows, Co-owners of F45 Training Seven Oaks and Fit-Pantry. Sarah and Tarin tell us the story of F45 training. Their inspiration behind bringing F45 training to the community was that they wanted to provide a fun place that produces high-intensity...
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221 - How a Little Food Can Go a Long Way
Amanda DiGiacomo welcomes Debbie Powers, executive director of Golden Empire Gleaners. Debbie tells us the story of how the local non-profit was founded and how much they have grown since then. Debbie goes over what the non-profit does for the community and how it has an impact on many lives. She...
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220 - Atlas, Year End Business Checklist
We are welcomed today with a special recording from our Host Amanda DiGiacomo as she tells us the story on how she came about founding Atlas Financial Solutions. Amanda goes over a year-end business checklist for small business owners and how to close out their books. She goes over minimum wage...
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219 - What It Takes To Grow
Kyle Jones welcomes Richard Chapman, President and CEO of the Kern Economic Development Corporation. Richard educates us on what the Kern EDC corporation does and gives us an in-depth on the process of how they study and strategize the market overview of Kern County. He also gives us insight into...
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218 - The Movement Behind Cornerstone Engineering
Troy Burden Welcomes Eric Dhanens and Alex Vigil, partners of the strategic engineering firm known as Cornerstone. Eric Dhanens, the vice president of Cornerstone, gives us insight on the idea behind Cornerstone. He goes over the civil engineering process in our region and what kind of services...
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217 - Do You Know a Business' Value?
Dave Plivelich (The Marcom Group) and John Duffield (Integra Accountancy Corporation) welcome Shannon and Kevin Lowther, managing partners of Central Pacific Valuation, as they discuss how a business is valued and the reasons why it is important to know a business's value. Kevin and Shannon might...
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216 - How One Dot Can Save A Life
Kyle Jones welcomes Lori Malkin, secretary and founder of the JJ's Legacy Foundation as she invites us to the 8th annual Grillin and Brewin event on November 9th. All proceeds from the event go towards the foundation's "Got the Dot?" program and club. Their program gives students an educational...
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215 - The Inspiration Behind The Wounded Heroes Fund
Dave Plivelich and Dustin Pitcher welcome Wendy Porter, the Executive Director and Founder of the Wounded Heroes Fund, as she explains how the Wounded Heroes Fund was born 13 years ago at her kitchen table. Wendy is the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, and after seeing the way her father was…
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214 - The Best In Show
Dave Plivelich welcomes Bryan Porter, the owner of St. John Sporting Dogs, as he discusses his passion for showing and breeding Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Bryan started showing Chessies 13 years ago, even though he had no previous experience, and quickly won 6 shows in a row! Bryan is now the...
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213 - The Benefits Of Creating A Wellness Plan
Thank you for joining us for our final episode of our health and fitness mini-series! John Duffield and Troy Burden welcome back Anna Marie Frank and Dr. Beatty as they discuss the many different services they offer and how they focus on improving the overall health and wellness of their…
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212 - Kern County Invests In Mental Health
Welcome back to episode four of our Health and Fitness mini series! Troy Burden and Amanda DiGiacomo had the opportunity to sit down with Stacy Kuwahara the Director for Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Anna Marie Frank the Founder of Happy Whole You to discuss the importance of...
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211 - How To Incorporate Nutrition Into Your Health and Fitness Journey
Amanda DiGiacomo sits down with Melissa Rossiter the Senior Marketing Specialist for Blue Zones Project – Bakersfield and Chelsey Hall the President and Co-owner of Modern Grub as they discuss why nutrition is so important for your overall health. Melissa explains where the 5 Blue Zones are…
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210 - Why Is Exercise Important?
Welcome back to the second episode of our Health and Fitness mini series!! Kyle Jones sits down with Ryan Beckwith and Jake Hannaman as they discuss the importance of exercising. They understand how daunting it can be to start your fitness journey so they focus on creating your routine to fit…
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209 - Is Your Heart Healthy?
Welcome to the first episode of our Health and Fitness mini series! Kyle Jones sits down with Rashamm Sandhu, MD as he discusses how to improve your overall heart health. Dr. Sandhu strongly encourages lowering your risk factors by cutting down on processed foods, exercising, and not smoking. He...
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208 - The Benefits Of Having A Local University
Thank you for joining us for the final episode of our education mini series! Amanda DiGiacomo sat down with Dr. Vernon B. Harper Jr. the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at CSU Bakersfield (CSUB). Dr. Harper gives us a detailed overview of the University's structure such as who...
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207 - The Scope of Our Local Private Schools
Welcome back to episode three of our education mini series! This episode John Duffield and Scott Hanson welcome Matt Guinn, the President of Bakersfield Christian High School as he explains how they focus on creating strong relationships with the families that attend their school. This means the...
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206 - How Well Do You Know Our Local Schools?
Welcome back to episode two of our education mini series as Kyle Jones sits down with Jeremy Adams and Amanda Frank as they give us an in depth look into our local public schools. They discuss the pros and cons of schools starting at a later time as well as how to create change and where to…
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205 - Are You Ready For Back to School? Learn more about Bakersfield's Local School Districts and more on our new mini series
Steve Sanders currently serves as Chief of Staff for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS). In his role he provides direct support to the elected Kern County Superintendent of Schools, and he oversees the Communications Division for KCSOS and its educational television station KETN…
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204 - What Platform Is Best For Your Business?
Family man Danny Hill is co-owner of Hill Broadcasting and is co-host of the Danny & Kait syndicated radio show. Danny & Kait have won Best of Bakersfield, Favorite in the Radio Personality category for 4 years in a row. Their show is currently on 11 radio stations in 6 states! Danny is married…
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203 - Want To Learn How To Be Persuasive?
Anthony Garcia is a highly regarded sales expert, bestselling author, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience. He is passionate about helping companies achieve remarkable growth and scale by enhancing the skill and efficiency of their sales process. Anthony's expertise in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our Two Cents Podcast is a show that features local business and community leaders that share their wisdom and actionable advice on several topics. We also highlight local events here in Kern County. This is your place to hear business and community leaders discuss relevant topics that matter to you.
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Bakersfield Professionals
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