PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper

PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Ep 331 Gina Maier Vincent Author

Gina Maier Vincent is a visionary thought leader, master motivator, author, and empowerment entrepreneur renowned for her vivacious energy and unfiltered approach to transformation. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Gina brings a distinct, fast-paced, straight-shooting East Coast drive to her current home in Southern California, where she guides high achievers worldwide to step out of stagnation and into their true purpose. She is the creator of the Exquisitely Aligned brand, spanning a globally streamed podcast, an original television show, and a highly personalized, soul-shifting coaching practice. Episode 331 Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper Guest: Gina Maier Vincent Producer: Eli Moskowitz Original Theme: Jay Bernstein Special Thank You to our volunteers FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to PeppTalks with Jeanne Facebook: PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Instagram: @pepptalkswithjeanne LinkedIn: Jeanne Pepper 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 #PeppTalkswithJeanne #JeannePepper #BlazeitForward

PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Ep 330 Breon Rydell Musician

Breon Rydell is a celebrated Irish singer-songwriter, poet and intellectual whose creative output is inextricably linked to a childhood defined by a staggering act of violence. At the hear of his interview with Jeanne is the discussion of the unexplained murder of his brother at the hands of classmates when Breon was just a young boy. This early encounter with senseless brutality left an indelible mark on his family and became the silent engine behind his lifelong pursuit of moral clarity and social justice. Episode 330 Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper Guest: Breon Rydell Producer: Eli Moskowitz Original Theme: Jay Bernstein Special Thank You to our volunteers FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to PeppTalks with Jeanne Facebook: PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Instagram: @pepptalkswithjeanne LinkedIn: Jeanne Pepper 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 #PeppTalkswithJeanne #JeannePepper #BlazeitForward

PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Ep 329 Robert Mestman Sr Deputy DA of Orange County

Robert Mestman is an Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney who has dedicated more than 24 years to criminal prosecution and public safety. A graduate cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Robert has spent the vast majority of his professional life in public service. His career is defined by a commitment to the fair administration of justice and the protection of the community’s most vulnerable residents. Episode 329 Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper Guest: Robert Mestmen Producer: Eli Moskowitz Original Theme: Jay Bernstein Special Thank You to our volunteers FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to PeppTalks with Jeanne Facebook: PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Instagram: @pepptalkswithjeanne LinkedIn: Jeanne Pepper 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 #PeppTalkswithJeanne #JeannePepper #BlazeitForward

PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Ep 328 Dominic Escalante

In this compelling episode, Jeanne sits down with Dominic to explore a journey of radical change. Raised in the Inland Empire of Southern California by his single mother, Marysol, Dominic grew up alongside three brothers in an environment where the absence of a figure and systemic pressure created significant hurdles. Come learn how this young man's story of resilience can inspire others to change. Episode 328 Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper Guest: Dominic Escalante Producer: Eli Moskowitz Original Theme: Jay Bernstein Special Thank You to our volunteers FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to PeppTalks with Jeanne Facebook: PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Instagram: @pepptalkswithjeanne LinkedIn: Jeanne Pepper 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 #PeppTalkswithJeanne #JeannePepper #BlazeitForward

PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Ep 327 Eric Lichtblau & Shereen Rahming

Eric Lichtblau is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and best-selling author known for his deep dives into the most pressing issues of national security, civil rights, and political extremism. Having spent years at The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, Lichtblau has built a career on exposing the hidden structures of power and prejudice. His latest work, American Reich: A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate, serves as a definitive account of the modern far-right movement, using the tragic murder of Blaze Bernstein as a lens to examine the rise of the Atomwaffen Division. Joining the conversation is Shereen Rahming, a children’s author, educator, and a key figure in the South Orange County activism scene. Born in Belize, Shereen moved to the United States and eventually settled in Ladera Ranch, where her efforts to address systemic intolerance and a conservative culture of exclusion caught the attention of major media outlets. Shereen’s journey from a dedicated educator to a vocal community advocate provided Eric Lichtblau with a vital local perspective for his investigation, making her a central interviewee in the pages of American Reich. American Reich The intersection of Eric and Shereen’s work is a study in meaningful synchronicity. While Eric was mapping the national landscape of neo-Nazi radicalization, Shereen was confronting the manifestation of those same ideologies on the ground in her own neighborhood. Their shared presence in this investigative project highlights a crucial truth: that the work of a global journalist and a local activist are two sides of the same coin when it comes to defending democratic values and protecting vulnerable communities. In this episode, host Jeanne Pepper explores the "unusual synchronicities" that bind these guests together. A striking example of this occurred when a podcast volunteer spotted Shereen in a Starbucks reading American Reich, only to discover she was a featured subject in the book. This is the meeting that bridged the gap between the recorded history in Eric’s pages and the ongoing reality of Shereen’s advocacy, illustrating how deeply the "New Age of Hate" has impacted individual lives and community structures alike. Episode 327 Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper Guest: Eric Lichtblau & Shereen Rahming Producer: Eli Moskowitz Original Theme: Jay Bernstein Special Thank You to our volunteers FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to PeppTalks with Jeanne Facebook: PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper Instagram: @pepptalkswithjeanne LinkedIn: Jeanne Pepper 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 #PeppTalkswithJeanne #JeannePepper #BlazeitForward