SoCal Voices Podcast
Candid conversations about living and thriving in Southern California.
Recent Episodes
L.A. County Foster Adoption - A Family, Maybe
Foster adoption in Los Angeles County is, in a word, unpredictable. The process goes smoothly for some but for others it can be difficult, presenting political, legal and personal challenges that test patience and resolve. In...
LA Fires Aftermath
In January, the Palisades and Eaton fires killed at least 29 people and destroyed or damaged 18,000 structures valued at nearly $300 billion dollars. In the weeks since the fires, people who lost homes have been navigating di...
Why You Need An Estate Plan
Okay SoCal Fam. We’re going to estate planning class today. If you have avoided or delayed getting an estate plan, you’re not alone. Most of us don’t like thinking about the end of our lives or what’s going to happen with our...
Annie Korzen: Actor, Author & Social Media Sensation
Annie Korzen is an 86-year-old actor and comedian who had a recurring role playing the obnoxious Doris Klompus on the hit TV sitcom Seinfeld. Today, Korzen is a social media sensation, sharing pearls of wisdom with nearly hal...
Plus Size in SoCal
In her book, Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change , Los Angeles author and activist Mekdela Ejigu chronicles the body positivity movement through a collection of essays reflecting her journey as a ...
The Inland Empire “News Mirage”
Is SoCal’s Inland Empire the land of the local news mirage? While news outlets cover the region, media observers say some elements of the IE’s local news coverage are a mirage, giving residents the illusion of vigorous local ...
About the Host
Angela Ross
Creator & Host
The host of SoCal Voices is Los Angeles native Angela Ross, a former broadcast journalist and award-winning leader of media, public affairs, marketing communications, and public relations divisions in government and healthcare. Her love for Southern California and desire to make a positive impact through storytelling inspired her to launch SoCal Voices. As you listen to her insightful conversations with various guests, you also get a glimpse inside Angela’s mind and heart.