Two Manteca-area high schoolers, singer Mysti and logistics whiz Miles, turned a 1 a.m. car conversation into Mysfits Music Night — a full-scale music festival for young performers, launching October 7th at the FESM Portuguese Hall.

A married couple turned a single $13,500 photo booth into one of Stockton's top full-service party companies — offering DJ services, luxury restrooms, mobile bars, and specialty balloon design across Northern California.

Jeanette Forni and Justin Duncan sit down with Mike Kelly of Kelly and Curry CPAs to talk about what really sets a CPA apart from a general accountant, why local expertise matters when it comes to your finances, and the story behind his new partnership with longtime colleague Daniel Curry. Plus: home office deductions explained, and why good record-keeping (however boring) is the key to saving real money at tax time.

A hungry 14-year-old talked his way into a restaurant kitchen — and grew it into Velvet Creamery, Mallard's, and the FBI's go-to tactical gear brand. Dan Costa shares how dyslexia shaped his path, plus a sponsor update from Evolution Heating and Cooling on beating the summer heat.

Enrique Calderon of Evolution Heating and Cooling joins Jeanette and Justin to expose the sky-high quotes private equity-owned HVAC companies are charging Central Valley homeowners — including a real $57,000 AC replacement quote. Enrique breaks down honest financing, why mini-splits are a game-changer for uneven cooling, and why he offers free second opinions to protect customers from getting overcharged.

Nurse-turned-entrepreneur Kayshawn Brooks talks about developing Renew You Body Butters from her kitchen while bedridden — and how her kids stepped in to keep the family business running.

Fifth-generation general contractor Michael Baltz of Baltz Construction joins Jeanette Forni and Nicole Castillo to break down why remodels cost so much in California, which countertop and flooring trends to skip, and the right order of operations for a full remodel.

What does entrepreneurship, the 4th of July, and a one-woman virtual assistant business have in common? More than you'd think. On this special Independence Day episode, co-host Nicole Castillo steps into the spotlight to share how she turned her management and marketing background into Lucky Clover Solutions — a virtual assistant business she launched in just one to two weeks and is now taking with her as she relocates to Texas. If you've ever thought about working for yourself, this one's for you.

Tom Corrales shares a story about why certified pool care matters beyond just keeping water blue — a commercial account reached out to Tri-County after a pool manager and family members suffered chemical burns from improperly applied treatments by an uncertified service. Alex follows up by explaining that incorrect chemical combinations can produce mustard gas, cause explosions, and start truck fires, making the case that for HOAs, apartment complexes, and schools especially, hiring someone with proper credentials isn't optional — it's a safety issue.