TOA Storytellers
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsTOA Storytellers is a down-to-earth, behind-the-scenes look at some of the most interesting people throughout the Workers' Comp, legal, business, and public life arenas and beyond.
This podcast features interviews with some of the top comp risk management, WCAB, legal, business, political and creative minds anywhere. Hosted by Todd Olivas, Storytellers offers a rare sneak peek into the lives of these thought leaders.
What is the story behind the person?
What is their inspiration?
What obstacles have they overcome?
What is on the horizon?
TOA Storytellers' mission is to find out the story behind the person. And in the process, listeners will be inspired and find actionable take-aways in what they hear.
Todd Olivas is a court reporter and business owner who lives in Southern California. You can reach him at www.toddolivas.com. Twitter: @toddolivas.com / Instagram: @toddolivas / Facebook: @toareporting
We discuss all things Workers' compensation insurance
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Episodes
65. How a Single Mom is Crushing It As A Work Comp Risk Manager with Angelina Anguiano, WCCA, WCCP
October 17, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 142 MBTodd Olivas and Jonathan Castro interview Angelina Anguiano, WCCA, WCCP and learn all about how she started as a lien rep and has worked her way up to become a 20-year veteran as a Risk Manager in the Workers' Compensation industry -- all while being a single mother of two. https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-anguiano-wcca-wccp-a07ab199/ [email protected]
64. How to Turn Around a Sinking Insurance Company, Predicting the Future of Remote Legal Work Before it was Cool, and Building a New Law Firm with Randy Pollak - Wintersteen | Casarez Law Corporation
October 07, 2022 17:46 - 1 hour - 244 MBTodd Olivas and Jonathan Castro interview Randy Pollak, Managing Partner at Wintersteen | Casarez Law Corporation and learn all about how he helped turn Pacific Compensation Insurance Company from a broken business model into a thriving company; how he wrote about and advocated for CourtCall long before anyone else; and how he's helping build Wintersteen | Casarez' Southern California legal practice. Randy Pollak, Esq: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-pollak-419450106/ https://wclawc...
63. I interviewed three brilliant minds in the Work Comp realm, here’s what I learned from …Chris Gutierrez (STRYKE), Josh Diggs (Modern Reign), Chad Beinschroth (ABM)
August 30, 2022 17:02 - 1 hour - 184 MBEpisode #63 of the “TOA Storytellers” podcast I interview three brilliant minds in the Work Comp realm, here’s what I learned from …Chris Gutierrez (STRYKE), Josh Diggs (Modern Reign), Chad Beinschroth (ABM) To listen to this podcast, simply find “TOA Storytellers” on your favorite podcast app (Apple, Android, Spotify) or visit http://www.toddolivas.com/podcast #podcast #risk #wcab #courtreporter #lawyer #attorney #claims #adjuster #examiner #courtreporting #riskmanager #investigations ...
62. STRYKE National Investigations: Chris Gutierrez, CEO
April 26, 2022 13:17 - 1 hour - 220 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Chris Gutierrez, CEO at STRYKE National Investigations https://www.strykeinv.com Such an awesome podcast. Lots of WPM --- Wisdom Per Minute. Chris Gutierrez (CEO of STRYKE Nation Investigations) drops so many nuggets of wisdom that I had to coin a new phrase: Wisdom Per Minute (WPM) ©® Trademark 2022. Plus he manages to stay humble throughout. Maybe it's because wisdom and humility go hand in hand? They certainly do in Chris' case. So please give...
61. Modern Reign Insurance Brokers: Zach Brown
April 05, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 283 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Zach Brown about Modern Reign Insurance Brokers and many other creative initiatives Zach is involved with offering uncommon value to the Work Comp industry. https://modernreign.com/
60. Modern Reign Insurance Brokers: Josh Diggs
March 04, 2022 18:12 - 1 hour - 154 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Josh Diggs about Modern Reign Insurance Brokers and many other creative initiatives Josh is involved with offering uncommon value to the Work Comp industry. https://modernreign.com/
59. TOA Boyz - First Podcast of 2022
January 31, 2022 17:32 - 17 minutes - 40.3 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview each other about 2022
58. Black and Rose: Brent Rose, Esq.
November 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview founding partner of the Black and Rose law firm: Mr. Brent Rose, Esq. https://blackandrose.com/
57. TOA Boyz: CEU Edition (What's coming up for CEUs the rest of this year?)
July 28, 2021 19:21 - 17 minutes - 40.1 MBTodd Olivas, Jonathan Castro and Rick Castro talk about their Work Comp CEU opportunities coming up in the remainder of 2021. Visit www.toddolivas.com/register and www.toauniversity.com
56. Berkley Entertainment: Laura Powell
April 23, 2021 16:37 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBTodd Olivas interviews Laura Powell, Litigation Specialist at Berkley Entertainment. https://www.berkleyentertainment.com
55. TOA Boyz News Edition: 3-24-2021
March 24, 2021 19:44 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MBTodd Olivas, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro talk about upcoming events at TOAUniversity.com as well as recent WCAB news.
54. Continental Western Group: Claire C. Muselman, Director of Workers' Compensation for the Workers' Recovery Unit
March 04, 2021 21:35 - 48 minutes - 111 MBTodd Olivas interviews Claire C. Muselman, Director of Workers' Compensation for the Workers' Recovery Unit for Continental Western Group. Contact: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glitterandsparkles Podcast: https://adjusted.buzzsprout.com/1500340 Magazine: https://www.justbeginmag.com
53. TOA Boyz News Edition: 2-18-2021
February 19, 2021 02:00 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MBTodd Olivas, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro talk about recent WCAB news events: - Motorcycle Chase - Bus Driver Charged After Video Allegedly Contradicts Description of Injury - COVID Claim County Drops in January - Employer Can Set Aside Default in Contract Dispute with Comp Carrier - Hospital Worker Charged with Two Dozen Counts Related to Comp Fraud - Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy www.toddolivas.com
52. TOA Boyz News Edition: 2-9-2021
February 09, 2021 20:32 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBTodd Olivas, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro talk about recent WCAB news events: - Attorney General Creates New Division to Focus on Labor Issues - Bill Would Expand PTSD Presumption - Cal_OSHA Issues $1M in Fines for COVID-19 Safety Violations - Convicted Doc Ordered to Pay $2.9M in Restitution - DWC to Renew Rules to Assist Medical-Legal Evaluations During COVID-19 - Warehouse Worker Arraigned on Fraud Charges
51. TOA Boyz First Podcast of 2021
February 03, 2021 18:12 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBTodd Olivas, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro look forward to 2021 and talk about recent WCAB news events.
50. TOA Boyz: Final Podcast of 2020
December 30, 2020 18:15 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MBTodd Olivas, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro reflect on 2020 in this final podcast of the year.
49. African American Workers' Compensation Professionals (AAWCP), Michael Sullivan & Associates: Anthony Culpepper Jr., Esq.
November 24, 2020 18:39 - 51 minutes - 117 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Founding Member and Board President at African American Workers' Compensation Professionals (AAWCP), and Supervising Partner at Michael Sullivan & Associates: Anthony Culpepper Jr., Esq. https://aawcp.org https://www.sullivanattorneys.com/attorneys/anthony-n-culpepper-jr/
48. Witkop Law Group: Jim Witkop, Esq.
November 18, 2020 18:41 - 1 hour - 155 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview James T. Witkop , Esq. managing attorney for Witkop Law Group in San Jose, California. https://witkoplaw.com/
47. TOA Boyz: Halloween Check In
October 30, 2020 19:09 - 11 minutes - 27.3 MBTodd Olivas, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro check in just prior to Halloween.
47. TOA Boyz Halloween Check In
October 30, 2020 19:09 - 11 minutes - 27.3 MBTodd Olivas, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro check in just prior to Halloween.
46. MacDonald, Ebbing & Lloyd, LLP: Sean Lloyd, Esq.
October 06, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 150 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Mr. Sean Lloyd, Esq. Partner at MacDonald, Ebbing & Lloyd, LLP.
45. Hanna Brophy: Aaruni Thakur, Esq.
August 20, 2020 17:55 - 58 minutes - 133 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Mr. Aaruni Thakur, Esq. Associate Attorney at Hanna Brophy.
44. Law Offices Paul C. Herman: Stephanie Lee
August 14, 2020 16:42 - 52 minutes - 120 MBTodd Olivas interviews Stephanie Lee, Director of Client Services at Law Offices Paul C. Herman
43. Transdev North America: Joe Frank Rodriguez
July 14, 2020 17:07 - 1 hour - 243 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro and Rick Castro interview Joe Frank Rodriguez, Risk Manager for Transdev North America.
42. CVC Legal Solutions: Carlos Echeverry
July 07, 2020 16:03 - 1 hour - 204 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro and Rick Castro interview Carlos Echeverry, President of CVC Legal Solutions.
41. Hanna Brophy: JP Navarro
June 23, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 238 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro and Rick Castro interview JP Navarro, Director of Client Relations at Hanna Brophy.
40. Sedgwick: Betty Mugemancuro
June 17, 2020 17:38 - 56 minutes - 128 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro and Jonathan Castro interview Betty Mugemancuro, Claims Examiner at Sedgwick.
39. 99 Cents Only Stores: Evelynn Romero
June 02, 2020 00:37 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MBTodd Olivas and Jonathan Castro interview Evelynn Romero, the Liability Claims & Litigation Manager for 99 Cents Only Stores.
38. South Coast College: Jean Gonzalez
May 19, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 167 MBTodd Olivas interviews the president of South Coast College, Jean Gonzalez and Christine Mantyla, supervisor of admissions. South Coast College is the only private college offering court reporting in California. Over the years, it has been a leading provider of court and deposition reporters in the state. South Coast College also has Paralegal and Medical Assistant programs. https://southcoastcollege.edu/
37. Michael Sullivan & Associates: Michael W. Sullivan, Esq. "A Comprehensive Guide To Help Businesses Navigate The COVID-19 Crisis"
May 08, 2020 15:01 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MBTodd Olivas interviews Michael W. Sullivan from Michael Sullivan & Associates and Sullivan on Comp about their new COVID-19 guide. It's truly a remarkable -- and free -- resource available at https://www.sullivanattorneys.com/navigating-covid-19. "From the authors of Sullivan of Comp, Navigating COVID-19: A Legal Guide for California Employers is the leading resource for employment law, immigration law, and workers’ compensation. All of your pressing questions are answered in this easy t...
36. Keenan & Associates: Victoria Erwin
May 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro speak with Victoria Erwin from Keenan & Associates. This was recorded prior to the coronavirus lockdown.
35. Continental Interpreting: Luis Echeverry
April 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro, Rick Castro speak with Luis Echeverry from Continental Interpreting. This was recorded prior to the coronavirus lockdown. https://www.cis-inc.com/
34. Gallagher Bassett: Vanessa Cronkite
April 10, 2020 19:38 - 14 minutes - 35.7 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro speak with Vanessa Cronkite from Gallagher Bassett. We talk (via Zoom) about life during coronavirus lockdown and how her DAs are handling remote depositions.
33. The Pro Firm: Angel Guerra-Chagolla
April 08, 2020 18:57 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro speak with Angel.Guerra-Chagolla of The Pro Firm and Karma N Blessings. We talk (via Zoom) about what people can still do to give back as well as stay connected, engaged and improving their lives. Angel can be contacted at [email protected] or on Instagram at @theprofirm @karmanblessings
32. TOA Boyz: "The 6 Things You Must Know In Comp For 2020"
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 62.9 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro from Todd Olivas & Associates Court Reporting talk about their new ebook: "The 6 Things You Must Know In Comp For 2020". Download this resource at http://www.toddolivas.com/free
31. Hora Law Firm: Zarina Hora, Esq.
March 25, 2020 19:25 - 52 minutes - 123 MBTodd Olivas interviews Zarina Hora, Esq. founder of the Hora Law Firm.
30. Deposition Reporters Association of California: Jamie Asbury, Vice President - A Guide To Remote Depositions
March 19, 2020 00:48 - 1 hour - 156 MBTodd Olivas interviews Jamie Asbury, Vice President of the Deposition Reporters Association of California. We speak about the rise of remote depositions given the current coronavirus environment. Please visit my blog for show notes about this topic: http://toddolivas.com/blog/Remote-Depositions.asp
29. CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by Keystone Industrial Medicine: Dr. Paul Kim, MD
March 17, 2020 22:03 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro and Jonathan Castro interview Dr. Paul Kim, MD from Keystone Industrial Medicine about the Coronavirus.
28. TOA University 4: "Live"
March 06, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MBThis episode features Todd Olivas, John Castro, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro "live" on the floor of the Riverside Convention Center for "TOA University 4". This annual event is put on by Todd Olivas & Associates Court Reporting offering 6.0 CEUs to 300+ Claims Managers, Examiners and Adjusters in the Workers Comp industry.
27. CorVel Corporation: Charlie Camareno
February 25, 2020 16:18 - 2 hours - 278 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro and Rick Castro interview Charlie Camareno, Network Relations/MPN/Lien Resolution Manager at CorVel Corporation.
26. Todd Olivas & Associates: Jonathan Castro
February 19, 2020 19:37 - 1 hour - 192 MBTodd Olivas interviews Jonathan Castro, Regional Accounts Manager at Todd Olivas & Associates, Inc.
25. Todd Olivas & Associates: Rick Castro
February 14, 2020 15:07 - 1 hour - 259 MBTodd Olivas interviews Rick Castro, Senior Regional Account Manager at Todd Olivas & Associates.
24. GreenFruit Avocados: Brian Gomez
February 11, 2020 04:15 - 57 minutes - 132 MBTodd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Brian Gomez, President of GreenFruit Avocados.
23. Orion Risk Management: Josh Diggs
January 28, 2020 19:12 - 55 minutes - 126 MBTodd Olivas, John Castro and Rick Castor interview Mr. Josh Diggs Director of Workers' Comp at Orion Risk Management.
22. The Law Offices of Singer & Benjumea: Hector Benjumea, Esq.
January 08, 2020 18:13 - 1 hour - 194 MBTodd Olivas and John Castro interview Mr. Hector Benjumea, Esq. from the The Law Offices of Singer & Benjumea.
21. Todd Olivas & Associates: Merry Christmas
December 26, 2019 03:20 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBA very special Christmas message from Todd Olivas & Associates. Todd Olivas, John Castro, Rick Castro, Jonathan Castro, Sherry Longo, Judy Brown, Mari Armendariz and Laura "LG" Kotter say Merry Christmas as well as give a shout out to our TOA University 4 sponsors: Llarena Murdock Lopez & Azizad, APC (https://lmlalaw.com/) Luchay & Associates (http://luchay.com/) Hanna Brophy MacLean McAleer & Jensen LLP (https://hannabrophy.com/) The Law Offices of Singer & Benjumea (http://singerandb...
20. Hanna Brophy: Todd Ewing, Esq.
December 16, 2019 15:36 - 57 minutes - 132 MBTodd Olivas and John Castro interview Office Managing Partner Todd Ewing, Esq. of Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP.
19. Todd Olivas & Associates: John Paul Castro
December 03, 2019 16:22 - 1 hour - 229 MBTodd Olivas interviews John Paul Castro, VP of Marketing at Todd Olivas & Associates, Inc. a professional services company providing freelance court reporters, interpreters and videographers to the legal industry since 2003.
18. Global Risk Capital Insurance: Jennifer Lund
November 25, 2019 15:27 - 1 hour - 193 MBTodd Olivas and John Castro interview Jennifer Lund, Senior Vice President at Global Risk Capital Insurance.
17. Michael Sullivan & Associates: Michael W. Sullivan, Esq.
November 18, 2019 16:29 - 1 hour - 142 MBTodd Olivas and John Castro interview Michael W. Sullivan, Esq., founder of Michael Sullivan & Associates. During the podcast Mr. Sullivan mentions a YouTube channel called "Origins of Christianity". Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1bAOj9rW7ortFvA0KuTkXw