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CEO of ExplorOcean, Tom Pollack, also joins us in the studio to talk about his path to ExplorOcean. Tom talks to us about some of the programs ExplorOcean is offers in educating youth about the ocean. He also talks about the upcoming event Simply Sustainable Seafood Fest on June 8, 2014 celebrating World Ocean Day.

VP of Instruction Dr. Vince Rodriguez and Nhadira Johnson, Acting Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Coastline Community College join us for our non-profit segment to share more about Coastline Community College and what the college is doing to help its students. Dr. Rodriguez also talks to us about the latest in how technology is changing education and how it has affected the growth of the college.  CEO of ExplorOcean, Tom Pollack, also joins us in the studio to talk about his path to ExplorOcean. Tom talks to us about some of the programs ExplorOcean is offers in educating youth about the ocean. He also talks about the upcoming event Simply Sustainable Seafood Fest on June 8, 2014 celebrating World Ocean Day. 

From full time corporate world to self service entreprenuer world, author of The Five Day Weekend, Andy LaPointe joined our program to talk about his book and how business leaders out there can achieve that goal of having a five day weekend.

Co-founder and CEO of Lighthouse Consulting Service, Dana Borowka joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping CEO's and business leaders of middle market companies. Starting out in business at a very young age, Dana shares his unique path and experiences that lead him to Lighthouse Consulting Services, LLC. From full time corporate world to self service entreprenuer world, author of The Five Day Weekend, Andy LaPointe joined our program to talk about his book and how business leaders out there can achieve that goal of having a five day weekend.

Brainstorming ideas on how to pay for higher education? Mary Morris, CEO of Virginia 529 joins our program to share with us how her firm is assisting families in planning their financial strategy for higher education. Mary discuss with us some of the financial programs and services that Virginia 529 is offering to its community. 

Move over Netflix and Hulu, the latest innovation in viewing content technology is joining the ranks. CEO of Wherever.TV, Mark Cavicchia joins the program to talk about his take on internet television and how evolving technology along with inspiration from the next generation of on the goers has fostered the idea to stream live content from anywhere. Wherever.TV will allow consumers to stream live television from anywhere in the world over the internet. 

Marietta Alba, President of Apartment and Relocation Center joined our program from San Antonio, Texas to share with us who her target clients are and how she is helping them. Marietta also talks about the power of working with millennials and other generations to help foster new ideas and growth within the company. 

How did his career as a CPA turn into a career as an expert in customer service? Tommy Skinner, VP of SHIFT Freight joined us in the studio and shared his path to his firm. SHIFT Freight prides itself in providing for its clients excellent customer service and a superior customer experience. 

Is print media really gone? Not according to Martin Fukuda, COO of N2 Publishing. Martin joined our program to share with us how his publishing firm is thriving in a world of new technology. N2 Publishing creates specialized reader content driven magazine publications throughout communities in over 40 states.   How did his career as a CPA turn into a career as an expert in customer service? Tommy Skinner, VP of SHIFT Freight joined us in the studio and shared his path to his firm. SHIFT Freight prides itself in providing for its clients excellent customer service and a superior customer experience. 

Partner at Anton and Chia, LLP, Nicolas Pulecio joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies through financial auditing and internal controls. Nicolas shares with us how his entrepreneurial path led him to Anton and Chia and how his firm has also expanded internationally. 

Ever wondered how emotional intelligence can play a role in your effectiveness as a business leader? Jennifer Shirkani, founder of Penumbra and author of EGO vs EQ (Emotional Intelligence) joined our program to talk about her latest book and explain to us the dynamics between ego and emotional intelligence.  Partner at Anton and Chia, LLP, Nicolas Pulecio joined us in the studio to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies through financial auditing and internal controls. Nicolas shares with us how his entrepreneurial path led him to Anton and Chia and how his firm has also expanded internationally. 

Woody Hogg, owner of ERA Woody Hogg & Associates joined our radio program to share with us how his family owned firm in Richmond, VA has created its business model for success in the real estate industry. Woody also shares how his firm survived the economic ups and downs during the nations economic recession. 

Ever wonder that your chances really are of winning a Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes? Author of The Naked Truth about Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester joined our program to talk about his book and share some of the inside secrets as well as the myths and truths about the nationally known company.

Our host Ric Franzi attended the annual Women Helping Women Mission Possible Fashion Show and was able to talk to a few attendees about event. Women helping Women Men to Work is a non profit organization who's mission is to provide "employment support services to empower disadvantaged men, women and teens to achieve economic self sufficiency through employment success." 

President of New Prospects Contact Center  Kenneth Wills joined or show to talk about some of the services his firm offers and share with us how the latest technology in communication has contributed to the success of his firm. The mission of the company is to be recognized as the nations contact center of choice for customers. 

Did you know that almost 90% of business transformations fail? Interested in successfully transforming your business? Pete Winiarski, Founder and CEO of Win Enterprises LLC, joined our program today to talk about how his firm is helping middle market companies transform their business and helping them to achieve their business and personal goals as well.  President of New Prospects Contact Center, Kenneth Wills joined or show to talk about some of the services his firm offers and share with us how the latest technology in communication has contributed to the success of his firm. The mission of the company is to be recognized as the nations contact center of choice for customers. 

Critical Mass Radio Show presents Final Fridays LIVE at Brandman University. Our expert panelists included Mick Ukleja, founder and president of Leadership TraQ, Herb Callahan, Corporate Director of Golden State Foods, Ryan Hines, Public Relations Coordinator at Chapman University and Dr. Kathleen Bates, Professor at Brandman University. Our guest panelists enthusiastically discussed the issue of keys to successfully managing Millennials in the workforce and the growing trend in how different generations have shaped and influenced work place. 

A professor in the Department of Economics at California State University Fullerton, Dr. Mira Farka joined us in the studio to give us an update on the current economic forecast. Dr. Farka briefly touched on many top trending topics for discussion such as the impact of growing technology and the state of the current labor market.  Our host Ric Franzi attended the annual Women Helping Women Mission Possible Fashion Show and was able to talk to a few attendees about event. Women helping Women Men to Work is a non profit organization who's mission is to provide "employment support services to empower disadvantaged men, women and teens to achieve economic self sufficiency through employment success." 

Robin Sinclair, the executive director at the Casa Youth Shelter joined our program to talk about her path through many different non-profit organizations and how she became involved with Casa Youth Shelter. Casa Youth Shelter was founded by Myldred E. Jones in 1978 and its mission is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis. 

Russel Hornbeek, Founder and CEO of Music Saves Lives, joined us in the studio to talk about his passion for starting this organization that raises awareness of blood disease and the importance of blood donation among todays youth. Russel tells us a little more about the organizations partnerships with summer music festivals and how young people are inspired and motivated to participate in the blood donation cause.  Robin Sinclair, the executive director at the Casa Youth Shelter joined our program to talk about her path through many different non-profit organizations and how she became involved with Casa Youth Shelter. Casa Youth Shelter was founded by Myldred E. Jones in 1978 and its mission is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis.