Real Talk. Real Growth.

Season 1: Episode 7: Turning Second Chances Into New Beginnings

2026-07-09T02:33:51+00:00July 9th, 2026|

In this inspiring episode of Real Talk. Real Growth. Bonni Pomush sits down with Diego Martinez to discuss his remarkable journey of rebuilding his life after 13 years of incarceration. Diego shares how determination, community support, and a clear sense of purpose helped him overcome barriers to employment, earn his degree from San Diego State University, launch his own tree care business, and give back to others walking a similar path.From the importance of asking for help to embracing lifelong growth, Diego offers powerful insights on resilience, second chances, and what it truly means to create a future filled with opportunity. His story is a reminder that while the path may not always be easy, purpose and perseverance can lead to extraordinary new beginnings.

Season 1: Episode 6: Walking in Purpose with Charlene Reynolds

2026-06-10T21:38:55+00:00June 3rd, 2026|

In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Charlene Reynolds, Director of John Wayne Airport, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and finding purpose through life's unexpected twists and turns. From her first paycheck as a teenage intern at the IRS to leading one of Orange County's most important public institutions, Charlene shares the lessons that shaped her journey. She reflects on navigating personal loss, overcoming professional setbacks, mentoring future leaders, and the importance of showing up with grace, integrity, and confidence.

Season 1: Episode 5: Do What Scares You with Anne Tammel

2026-04-15T21:12:23+00:00April 7th, 2026|

Anne Tammel joins Real Talk Real Growth to talk about leadership, innovation, and building meaningful community. From her early career in Silicon Valley to founding the OC CEO Collective and SoCal Women in Business, Anne shares how the advice to do what scares you shaped her path and continues to inspire the way she leads. She also gives insight into the vision behind the Global Women in Innovation Summit on April 16, 2026, at UCI Paul Merage School of Business. At the heart of this episode is a powerful reminder that courage can open doors and help you create the room you want to see.

Season 1: Episode 4: Skirts & Pants on Fire- Honoring Jerri Rosen’s Legacy with Sam Dawson

2026-03-05T08:46:29+00:00February 6th, 2026|

In this heartfelt episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with author, speaker, facilitator of Sam’s Salons, founding member of Impact Giving, and one of Jerri’s dearest friends, Sam Dawson, to honor the life and legacy of Jerri Rosen, founder of Working Wardrobes. Together, they reflect on Jerri’s resilience, leadership, and unwavering belief in possibility—and the journey of completing her memoir, Skirts & Pants on Fire.

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