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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Business and Bites SCV</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-and-bites-scv--6879483</link><description><![CDATA[Business and Bites SCV with Host Martha Aguilera, is a talk show that highlights local small businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6879483/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Business</category><copyright>The Buzz 2026</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg</url><title>Business and Bites SCV</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-and-bites-scv--6879483</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:22:41 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Richard Budman</itunes:name><itunes:email>thebuzzscv@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Business and Bites SCV with Host Martha Aguilera, is a talk show that highlights local small businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Business and Bites SCV with Host Martha Aguilera, is a talk show that highlights local small businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Business News"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 15</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-15--72502428</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Business and Bites, host Martha welcomes Scott Wilk, owner of TWFG Insurance Brokerage, to discuss the evolving insurance landscape in the Santa Clarita Valley. Scott shares his deeply personal connection to the community through his own cancer journey and his board service for the local nonprofit Circle of Hope. The conversation provides essential insights into the California insurance crisis, explaining the mechanics of the California Fair Plan and offering practical advice on teen driver policies, permissive use, and animal liability exclusions.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72502428</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:54:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72502428/business_and_bites_episode_15.mp3" length="31634855" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Business and Bites, host Martha welcomes Scott Wilk, owner of TWFG Insurance Brokerage, to discuss the evolving insurance landscape in the Santa Clarita Valley. Scott shares his deeply personal connection to the community through...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Business and Bites, host Martha welcomes Scott Wilk, owner of TWFG Insurance Brokerage, to discuss the evolving insurance landscape in the Santa Clarita Valley. Scott shares his deeply personal connection to the community through his own cancer journey and his board service for the local nonprofit Circle of Hope. The conversation provides essential insights into the California insurance crisis, explaining the mechanics of the California Fair Plan and offering practical advice on teen driver policies, permissive use, and animal liability exclusions.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1978</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>animal,california,circle,clarita,community,crisis,drivers,fair,homeowners,hope,insurance,liability,of,plan,santa,scott,teen,twwfg,valley,wilk</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-14--72374972</link><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of Business and Bites, host Martha welcomes Rachael Steele from Augusta Financial to discuss her 18-year career as a top-producing mortgage lender in the Santa Clarita Valley. Rachael provides a fascinating look at the "puzzle-solving" nature of the lending industry, sharing stories about navigating strict federal guidelines and handling unique situations like $10,000 deposits made entirely in coins. The conversation also highlights her life as a dedicated "cheer mom," her passion for raising independent daughters, and her extensive philanthropic work with local organizations such as Soroptimist International.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72374972</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:55:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72374972/business_and_bites_episode_14.mp3" length="28309031" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the latest episode of Business and Bites, host Martha welcomes Rachael Steele from Augusta Financial to discuss her 18-year career as a top-producing mortgage lender in the Santa Clarita Valley. Rachael provides a fascinating look at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest episode of Business and Bites, host Martha welcomes Rachael Steele from Augusta Financial to discuss her 18-year career as a top-producing mortgage lender in the Santa Clarita Valley. Rachael provides a fascinating look at the "puzzle-solving" nature of the lending industry, sharing stories about navigating strict federal guidelines and handling unique situations like $10,000 deposits made entirely in coins. The conversation also highlights her life as a dedicated "cheer mom," her passion for raising independent daughters, and her extensive philanthropic work with local organizations such as Soroptimist International.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1770</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,augusta,business,cheer,clarita,community,competitive,financial,home,in,international,lending,loans,mortgage,santa,soroptimist,valley,women</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 13</title><link>https://www.odomlawgroup.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Host Martha welcomes Lisa Odom, the founder of Odom Law Group, for a deep dive into her 22-year legal career and her journey as a "mom boss" in the Santa Clarita Valley. Lisa shares moving personal stories, including navigating a divorce and the traumatic experience of her son being assaulted at a local Circle K, highlighting the importance of community support and resilience. The conversation also provides vital professional insights for business owners and families, covering the necessity of contract reviews, the complexities of employment law, and the life-altering importance of estate planning and trust administration.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72117613</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72117613/business_and_bites_episode_13.mp3" length="47408423" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Martha welcomes Lisa Odom, the founder of Odom Law Group, for a deep dive into her 22-year legal career and her journey as a "mom boss" in the Santa Clarita Valley. Lisa shares moving personal stories, including navigating a divorce and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Martha welcomes Lisa Odom, the founder of Odom Law Group, for a deep dive into her 22-year legal career and her journey as a "mom boss" in the Santa Clarita Valley. Lisa shares moving personal stories, including navigating a divorce and the traumatic experience of her son being assaulted at a local Circle K, highlighting the importance of community support and resilience. The conversation also provides vital professional insights for business owners and families, covering the necessity of contract reviews, the complexities of employment law, and the life-altering importance of estate planning and trust administration.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1976</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>administration,advice,business,clarita,community,contract,employment,estate,group,law,odum,planning,probate,review,santa,small,support,trust,valley</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 12</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-12--71910007</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 12 of Business and Bites features an in-depth interview with Nurse Kay, the owner of Sculpt RX. The episode focuses on the booming industry of weight loss management, specifically the use of GLP-1 medications, while exploring Nurse Kay's personal journey from bedside nursing to entrepreneurship.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71910007</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71910007/business_and_bites_episode_12.mp3" length="42157031" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 12 of Business and Bites features an in-depth interview with Nurse Kay, the owner of Sculpt RX. The episode focuses on the booming industry of weight loss management, specifically the use of GLP-1 medications, while exploring Nurse Kay's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 12 of Business and Bites features an in-depth interview with Nurse Kay, the owner of Sculpt RX. The episode focuses on the booming industry of weight loss management, specifically the use of GLP-1 medications, while exploring Nurse Kay's personal journey from bedside nursing to entrepreneurship.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1757</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>glp-1,kay,loss,management,medications,nurse,of,owner,rx,sculpt,the,weight</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 11</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-11--71817487</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 11 of Business and Bites features host Martha interviewing Lisa Ely, the founder of Nourish Now California. The conversation focuses on Lisa’s innovative approach to food recovery and community support, aiming to "put a bite into saving the environment" by rescuing food that would otherwise be discarded.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71817487</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:58:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71817487/business_and_bites_episode_11.mp3" length="32093735" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 11 of Business and Bites features host Martha interviewing Lisa Ely, the founder of Nourish Now California. The conversation focuses on Lisa’s innovative approach to food recovery and community support, aiming to "put a bite into saving the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 11 of Business and Bites features host Martha interviewing Lisa Ely, the founder of Nourish Now California. The conversation focuses on Lisa’s innovative approach to food recovery and community support, aiming to "put a bite into saving the environment" by rescuing food that would otherwise be discarded.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1338</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>california,ely,founder,lisa,nourish,now,of,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 10</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-10--71594224</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 10 of <b>Business and Bites</b> features host Martha interviewing <b>Wilson</b>, the owner of <b>Wilson’s Pool and Spa</b>. The conversation covers Wilson’s journey as an immigrant, the technical and legal requirements of pool maintenance, and a powerful personal story regarding a life-threatening health crisis.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71594224</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:22:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71594224/business_and_bites_episode_10.mp3" length="45667175" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 10 of Business and Bites features host Martha interviewing Wilson, the owner of Wilson’s Pool and Spa. The conversation covers Wilson’s journey as an immigrant, the technical and legal requirements of pool maintenance, and a powerful personal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 10 of <b>Business and Bites</b> features host Martha interviewing <b>Wilson</b>, the owner of <b>Wilson’s Pool and Spa</b>. The conversation covers Wilson’s journey as an immigrant, the technical and legal requirements of pool maintenance, and a powerful personal story regarding a life-threatening health crisis.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1903</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>and,pool,spa,wilson’s</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 9</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-9--71572029</link><description><![CDATA[The ninth episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Christian Lazore, a lifelong Santa Clarita resident and entrepreneur who owns Newhall Escrow. The conversation highlights Christian’s deep community roots, his passion for philanthropy, and his unique fitness challenge that has become a local phenomenon.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71572029</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:43:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71572029/business_and_bites_episode_9.mp3" length="50410535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The ninth episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Christian Lazore, a lifelong Santa Clarita resident and entrepreneur who owns Newhall Escrow. The conversation highlights Christian’s deep community roots, his passion for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The ninth episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Christian Lazore, a lifelong Santa Clarita resident and entrepreneur who owns Newhall Escrow. The conversation highlights Christian’s deep community roots, his passion for philanthropy, and his unique fitness challenge that has become a local phenomenon.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2101</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>challenge,christian,escrow,fitness,for,his,lazore,newhall,passion,philanthropy,unique</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 8</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-8--71192387</link><description><![CDATA[The eighth episode of Business Invites SCV features a compelling interview with Kathy Rutherford, the owner of Oh So Pretty Vintage Rentals. The episode covers her transition from a high-stress legal career to entrepreneurship, her deep roots in community service, and a harrowing personal health crisis.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71192387</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:07:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71192387/business_and_bites_episode_8.mp3" length="65585831" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The eighth episode of Business Invites SCV features a compelling interview with Kathy Rutherford, the owner of Oh So Pretty Vintage Rentals. The episode covers her transition from a high-stress legal career to entrepreneurship, her deep roots in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The eighth episode of Business Invites SCV features a compelling interview with Kathy Rutherford, the owner of Oh So Pretty Vintage Rentals. The episode covers her transition from a high-stress legal career to entrepreneurship, her deep roots in community service, and a harrowing personal health crisis.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2733</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>kathy,of,oh,owner,pretty,rentals,rutherford,so,the,vintage</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 7</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-7--70901547</link><description><![CDATA[The seventh episode of Business Invites SCV features host Martha interviewing Sean Genovese, an instructor and leader at Five O Driving School. The conversation covers Sean’s unique professional background, the specific rules for teen drivers in California, and critical safety concerns like the rise of ebikes.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70901547</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70901547/business_and_bites_episode_7.mp3" length="75969383" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The seventh episode of Business Invites SCV features host Martha interviewing Sean Genovese, an instructor and leader at Five O Driving School. The conversation covers Sean’s unique professional background, the specific rules for teen drivers in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The seventh episode of Business Invites SCV features host Martha interviewing Sean Genovese, an instructor and leader at Five O Driving School. The conversation covers Sean’s unique professional background, the specific rules for teen drivers in California, and critical safety concerns like the rise of ebikes.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3166</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-6--70725264</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 6 of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Dr. Joshua Corbin of Corbin Optometry, a long-standing family practice in the Santa Clarita Valley. The conversation explores the history of the business, the nuances of eye care, and the practice's deep roots in the local community.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725264</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:54:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70725264/business_and_bites_episode_6.mp3" length="76819559" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 6 of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Dr. Joshua Corbin of Corbin Optometry, a long-standing family practice in the Santa Clarita Valley. The conversation explores the history of the business, the nuances of eye care,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 6 of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Dr. Joshua Corbin of Corbin Optometry, a long-standing family practice in the Santa Clarita Valley. The conversation explores the history of the business, the nuances of eye care, and the practice's deep roots in the local community.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3201</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-5--70626162</link><description><![CDATA[The fifth episode of Business and Bites SCV features a deeply personal and insightful interview with Jennyfer Stevens, the owner of Clean Freak Janitorial. Jennyfer’s story is framed by host Martha as a "success story" about starting from a "net negative" and building a sustainable business that gives back to the community.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70626162</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:55:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70626162/business_and_bites_episode_5.mp3" length="81414887" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The fifth episode of Business and Bites SCV features a deeply personal and insightful interview with Jennyfer Stevens, the owner of Clean Freak Janitorial. Jennyfer’s story is framed by host Martha as a "success story" about starting from a "net...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The fifth episode of Business and Bites SCV features a deeply personal and insightful interview with Jennyfer Stevens, the owner of Clean Freak Janitorial. Jennyfer’s story is framed by host Martha as a "success story" about starting from a "net negative" and building a sustainable business that gives back to the community.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3393</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clean,freak,janitorial,jennyfer,of,owner,stevens,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-4--70511252</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 4 of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha providing an in-depth look at the realities of small business ownership in California, followed by an interview with Judy and Sarah, the sisters behind the crafting company Sister Squirrel.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70511252</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:44:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70511252/business_and_bites_episode_4.mp3" length="70654631" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 4 of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha providing an in-depth look at the realities of small business ownership in California, followed by an interview with Judy and Sarah, the sisters behind the crafting company Sister Squirrel.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 4 of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha providing an in-depth look at the realities of small business ownership in California, followed by an interview with Judy and Sarah, the sisters behind the crafting company Sister Squirrel.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2944</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>behind,company,crafting,sister,sisters,squirrel.,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-3--70337720</link><description><![CDATA[The third episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Steve Youlios, the owner of multiple Jersey Mike’s locations, and Maria Alba, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and owner of Beyond the Spectrum.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70337720</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:23:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70337720/business_and_bites_episode_3.mp3" length="86445095" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The third episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Steve Youlios, the owner of multiple Jersey Mike’s locations, and Maria Alba, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and owner of Beyond the Spectrum.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The third episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing Steve Youlios, the owner of multiple Jersey Mike’s locations, and Maria Alba, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and owner of Beyond the Spectrum.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3602</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>analyst,behavior,jersey,mikes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-2--70180940</link><description><![CDATA[The second episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing two local business owners who offer vastly different services but share a deep commitment to the Santa Clarita community: trust attorney Linette Nardi and Darren Brewster, the owner of DJ Exterior Services.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70180940</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:28:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70180940/business_and_bites_episode_2.mp3" length="79360295" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The second episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing two local business owners who offer vastly different services but share a deep commitment to the Santa Clarita community: trust attorney Linette Nardi and Darren Brewster,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second episode of Business and Bites SCV features host Martha interviewing two local business owners who offer vastly different services but share a deep commitment to the Santa Clarita community: trust attorney Linette Nardi and Darren Brewster, the owner of DJ Exterior Services.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3307</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attorney,brewster,darren,dj,exterior,linette,nardy,owner,services,trust</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Business and Bites Episode 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-bites-episode-1--70052281</link><description><![CDATA[The first episode of Business and Bites features host Martha interviewing local small business owners in the Santa Clarita Valley to highlight their community contributions. The episode is divided into two primary segments: an interview with Richard from RD Moving and a conversation with Laina from Wolf Creek Brewery.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70052281</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:05:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70052281/business_and_bites_episode_1.mp3" length="84829415" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Richard Budman</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The first episode of Business and Bites features host Martha interviewing local small business owners in the Santa Clarita Valley to highlight their community contributions. The episode is divided into two primary segments: an interview with Richard...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first episode of Business and Bites features host Martha interviewing local small business owners in the Santa Clarita Valley to highlight their community contributions. The episode is divided into two primary segments: an interview with Richard from RD Moving and a conversation with Laina from Wolf Creek Brewery.<br /><br />Dedicated to showcasing the local small businesses that serve as the "heartbeat" of Santa Clarita. From personal stories of recovery to professional "horror stories," we explore the struggles and successes that maintain our community's unique "Mayberry" feel. Because when we support local, we support the families and nonprofits that make us who we are.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3535</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brewery,conversation,creek,from,interview,laina,moving,rd,richard,with,wolf</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbd6a12dd77ef3e345d80b96b5391974.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
