205 - Are You Ready For Back to School? Learn more about Bakersfield's Local School Districts and more on our new mini series
Release Date: 08/03/2023
233 - Bryce & Krista Horton: Turning Influence Into Impact
Our Two Cents Podcast
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 the reality of learning as you go. Kyle talks about his upcoming business venture, while the Hortons dive into the passion and vision behind the Horton Hotel. They also discuss the importance of support from the Bakersfield community, offer advice for young entrepreneurs, and open up about how running...
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232 - How to Close Out 2025 Strong and Create Goals for 2026
Our Two Cents Podcast
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 process improvement, and digital marketing strategy, Justin is passionate about empowering business owners to break through barriers and unlock their full potential. New Frontier Consulting operates on a proven '4M' framework—Mindset, Management, Marketing, and Money—helping clients shift from feeling...
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231 - The 5 Pillars of Health and How to Stay Healthy
Our Two Cents Podcast
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 health, nutrition, sleep, and resistance training, and why Dr. Beatty believes love is the “ceiling” that holds it all together. He also shares candid insights into the flaws of the insurance-driven healthcare system and offers practical advice listeners can use right now to take charge of their...
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230 - JJ’s Legacy
Our Two Cents Podcast
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 and educate the community about the importance and need of organ, eye and tissue donation. I started JJ’s Legacy in 2010 to honor Jeffrey and other donor families in Kern County. This organization has grown to be so much more than I ever imagined! Today, JJ’s Legacy is educating and...
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229 - College Admissions
Our Two Cents Podcast
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 — even high-achieving ones — are unprepared for the reality of applying to competitive schools. They talk through the ideal timeline that every college-bound student should follow, including why it’s critical to start planning as early as 7th or 8th grade if top-tier...
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228 - KC SHRM
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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 Society for Human Resource Management otherwise known as KC SHRM as an organization of human resource professionals whose primary goal is to foster an educational environment that is facilitated by the exchange of information and ideas. The organization provides an extensive amount of resources and tools...
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227 - Kern WBC
Our Two Cents Podcast
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 planning and executing strategies that are both effective and efficient. Norma Introduces what the Women’s Business center provides and its dedication to enhancing opportunities for potential entrepreneurs and small business owners to become self-sustaining, successful contributors to their communities,...
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226 - Virtuity Financials
Our Two Cents Podcast
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 she attended CSUB with a major in kinesiology but later realized through experience that a career working 9-5 for someone else wasn’t going to get her to her financial goals, she was mentored and trained in Financial literacy and now provides the same information if not more to her clients. She...
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225 - Key Staffing
Our Two Cents Podcast
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. Jackie tells us the story of how Key Staffing came to be from simply her entrepreneuring spirit and determination to succeed. Amanda and Jackie also discuss the impact that generational cultures bring to the workforce and the difference on how to motivate for success. In starting a business there are always...
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224 - Planned Exits
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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 committed to helping business owners, and entrepreneurs plan for successful exits with the most favorable terms that help them achieve their personal and professional goals. Exit planning is a critical process that holds immense significance for businesses, and It allows them to strategically navigate...
info_outlineSteve 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, in addition to overseeing the California Living Museum (CALM) and the Kern County Network for Children. Steve has worked for KCSOS since 1998.
Welcome to the first episode of our education mini series! Amanda DiGiacomo and Kyle Jones welcome Steve Sanders Chief of Staff of the Kern County Superintendent as he gave us a detailed overview of our local school districts. There are 46 local school districts here in Kern County and they discussed where and who to reach out to for resources and programs like CALM and Camp Keep. Steve was also able to explain the structure of the board of trustees and superintendents as well as their roles. They also touched on SALPA programs which were created for children with special needs. Steve left us with 4 tips: look up your districts LCAP (budget) and district page, attend local back to school night, meet your teachers and Principal, and read over the districts back to school packet given to all parents.
LEARN MORE ABOUT KERN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS:
Website: https://kern.org/
Phone: 661-636-4000 or 661-636-4130
Email: stsanders@kern.org
Instagram: kcsosofficial
Facebook: KCSOS
YouTube: @KETNTV
Twitter: @KCSOS