Quick 5: Oakwood School - Capstone Project Wrap-Up

Quick 5: El Toro Tours & The Morgan Hill Wine Trolley

On this episode of Quick 5 co-hosts Nick Gaich and Kylie McLaughlin sat down with the founders and co-owners of El Toro Tours and The Morgan Hill Wine Trolley, Christina Perez and Heather Gallegos! We first talked with them nearly two years ago when they first launched their business but now they're back to talk all about the ways they've grown since then! We talk about the addition of their second trolley, their expansion of event options and private booking opportunities, and here about their plans for the future! Listen now to hear how The Morgan Hill Wine Trolley (The Chamber's 2026 Small Business of the Year) is bringing joy and discovery to the people of the South Bay area and beyond! Check out links to their upcoming events below and be sure to follow them at @mhwinetrolley everywhere! www.mhwinetrolley.com [www.mhwinetrolley.com] | www.eltorotours.com [www.eltorotours.com] July 17: Totally Awesome 90s Trolley Night [https://mhwinetrolley.com/product/a-totally-awesome-night-on-the-trolley-july-17/] August 14th: Ritmo & Vino: Latin Music Night [https://morgan-hill-wine-trolley.tripworks.com/widget/e0de0680-5484-47a1-a584-e99e818506ad] August 28th: Mrs Roper Romp on the Trolley [https://morgan-hill-wine-trolley.tripworks.com/widget/ab6d8eaa-74bc-473e-9738-aca8a66b391c] August 28th: Meet Me in Morgan Hill [https://na2.hubs.ly/H06yn0d0] (Exclusive scouting tour for EAs and corporate event planners) @mhwinetrolley [www.instagram.com/mhwinetrolley]

Quick 5: Hiram and Diana

On this episode of Quick 5 co-hosts Nick Gaich and Kylie McLaughlin sat down with the founder and owner of Hiram & Diana, Elizabeth Ryley! Hiram & Diana is a beautiful boutique located in the heart of downtown Morgan Hill. They carry an array of thoughtfully curated home goods and gifts that you won't find anywhere else in town. We talk through the inspiration behind the shop and it's locally inspired name, the unique products they carry, and the process they go through for sourcing their incredible inventory! Listen to learn more about this local small business and stop in to meet the team and see the shop for yourself! Drop in on June 27th at 5pm to help Hiram & Diana celebrate their One Year Anniversary with bubbly cocktails and small bites! 17270 Monterey Rd, Suite 100 ⁠@hiram.and.diana⁠ [@hiram.and.diana]

Quick 5: A Conversation for Women Veterans Day

On this episode of Quick 5 co-hosts Nick Gaich and Kylie McLaughlin sat down with Mellea McLaughlin, Chairperson for the Santa Clara County Veterans Commission, and Mary Cortani, CEO and Founder of Operation Freedom Paws. Both Mellea and Mary are Veterans who now spend their time working to help and advocate for their fellow veterans. We talked with them about Women Veterans Day, celebrated every year on June 12th, and about the experience of being a woman in the service. They take us through their experience in the military and share some of the positive things it added to their lives as well as some of the struggles that many women face while serving and once they become veterans. We also learn about what they do now in their capacities as veterans commissioner and CEO of a company helping veterans everyday. Listen to learn more about how representation and recognition of women veterans makes all the difference for access to services and programs. Veterans Benefit Days happen the 1st friday and 3 Tuesday of every month at The Gilroy Veterans Hall and if you are a Woman Veteran come meet fellow women veterans at Bunco Night on June 26th! vets.santaclaracounty.gov/home [https://voov6y4ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YhUN4csWd0ZqllTKUnpZQw5kWbTf7PYWV5xcecVrUJW1Bgif7sviQonDn-y554zn3L5iHz02e14xfibU7s8MXn96wtPrQA5RjKtaIauq-_7kZZsd_5v6Bnl2k_5E0Pi6CH_2Q6e9Tso07pMiX8I72-7mBO5o1EAKr_1Iy1d5Ntk=&c=ZXBjrtofSggebJ6MjxdH0KM9BRtnDo5GuHXdDoh0XL4lcK7m72CnuA==&ch=wurgUMijL_J_hwnrMGikJelB01_JibmdgQLpsctWjzmIFE_3KjcbWg==]  www.operationfreedompaws.org/ [https://voov6y4ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YhUN4csWd0ZqllTKUnpZQw5kWbTf7PYWV5xcecVrUJW1Bgif7sviQmodvjUx-URw35oYtykqqvyd9bMe1Py4JFEAN3pn_UC36gLc6NxtyhaE3wHYPcmkq_5pu_GxVNnZS6m0nt6iIGkl1XmLR4a_w2wnUzaBj149&c=ZXBjrtofSggebJ6MjxdH0KM9BRtnDo5GuHXdDoh0XL4lcK7m72CnuA==&ch=wurgUMijL_J_hwnrMGikJelB01_JibmdgQLpsctWjzmIFE_3KjcbWg==]

Quick 5: Launch Labs Golf

On this episode of Quick 5 co-hosts Nick Gaich and Kylie McLaughlin sat down with Daniel Kang and David Gonzalez, Co-founders and owners of Launch Labs Golf! Launch Labs Golf is a brand new golf simulation facility that's already making a splash here in Morgan Hill! We talked with David & Daniel all about how they got started and heard about some of the early conversations that would shape what Launch Labs Golf is today! We then explored how they took those conversations and made them a reality, how the business functions today, and what they have coming in the future! Listen to get an idea of what Launch Labs has to offer and visit their website today to sign up for a tee time, membership, or summer camp! Whether your playing alone, with friends, or under the guidance of one of their golf coaches you're sure to have a great time! Visit www.launchlabsgolf.com [www.launchlabsgolf.com] to learn more! 775 Cochrane Rd, Suite 160 in Morgan Hill

Quick 5: Oakwood School - Capstone Project Wrap-Up

Oakwood School is back on Quick 5 for Part 2! On part one of our conversation with Oakwood School we sat down with Dr. Cameron Helvey, Head of School, and Gabby, a current student. We discussed the conception of Oakwood School's Business & Entrepreneurship classes capstone project and how they would be working with local business owners to address real world problems. On this episode we reconnect with Dr. Helvey and Gabby along with her classmates Georgia, Tanner, and Brayden to hear how the project went! We talked though their selection process for narrowing down which business to work with, how they distributed and handled tasks with their teams, and the lessons they learned along the way! Listen to hear how these high school students made real impact for the businesses they worked with while gaining valuable insights into what it looks like to run a small business. Part One of our conversation with Oakwood: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14EjEuWXWMI6WQhCzDTWwL?si=705821c49a87493e [https://open.spotify.com/episode/14EjEuWXWMI6WQhCzDTWwL?si=705821c49a87493e] School Website: www.oakwoodway.org [www.oakwoodway.org] 105 John Wilson Way, Morgan Hill CA 95037 408.782.7177 [tel:408.782.7177] | admissions@oakwoodway.org [admissions@oakwoodway.org] @oakwoodway [www.instagram.com/oakwoodway] Participating businesses discussed on this episode! Morgan Hill Orthopedic Sports Therapy: https://www.facebook.com/mohillorthopedicsportstherapy/ [https://www.facebook.com/mohillorthopedicsportstherapy/] MVN Motors Car Rentals: https://mvnnmotors.com/ [https://mvnnmotors.com/] Ester Tamea Photography