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TOA Storytellers

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

TOA 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

16. The Oaks Law Group: Kala Schmidt, Esq.

November 06, 2019 22:47 - 1 hour - 169 MB

Todd Olivas and John Castro interview Kala Schmidt, Esq. of The Oaks Law Group.

15. Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi: Caryn Rinaldini

November 01, 2019 13:36 - 1 hour - 149 MB

Todd Olivas, John Castro and Rick Castr interview Caryn Rinaldini from Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi.  

14. TOA Boyz: Fear

October 29, 2019 14:19 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MB

Todd Olivas, John Castro and Rick Castro talk about TOA University 4 and fear.

13. WorkCompCentral: Kristen Chavez, President/CEO

October 25, 2019 18:09 - 1 hour - 191 MB

Todd Olivas and John Castro interview Kristen Chavez, President/CEO of WorkCompCentral.

12. Sedgwick: Courtney Lewis

October 23, 2019 13:51 - 1 hour - 223 MB

Todd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Client Services Manager for Sedgwick, Courtney (Lewis) Wells.

11. Michael Sullivan & Associates: Keith Figgins, Esq.

October 18, 2019 13:32 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

Todd Olivas, John Castro, and Rick Castro interview Senior Partner Keith Figgens, Esq. from Michael Sullivan & Associates, LLP.

10. IRS Problem Solvers: Phil Liberatore, CPA

October 16, 2019 15:51 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

Todd Olivas and Jonathan Castro interview "The IRS Problem Solver" Phil L. Liberatore, CPA.

9. Singer & Benjumea: Mike Gaston, Esq.

October 14, 2019 13:59 - 1 hour - 176 MB

Todd Olivas interviews Workers Comp defense attorney, Mike Gaston, Esq. from the Law Offices of Singer & Benjumea.

8: Albert and Mackenzie: Christina Bardelli

October 10, 2019 14:13 - 1 hour - 193 MB

Todd Olivas interviews Christina Bardelli, Office Manager of Albert and Mackenzie, an 11-office Workers' Comp defense law firm in California.

7. TOA Boyz: First Podcast

October 07, 2019 15:57 - 30 minutes - 71.3 MB

John Castro, Rick Castro and Jonathan Castro talk about the meaning of life on their first ever podcast together.

6: Adelson McLean: Jeff Adelson, Esq.

October 04, 2019 13:42 - 1 hour - 190 MB

Todd Olivas and Rick Castro interview Jeff Adelson, Esq. General Counsel and Co-Managing Partner of Adelson McLean.

5. Broadspire: Johnny Acosta

October 01, 2019 13:06 - 1 hour - 172 MB

Todd Olivas, John Castro and Rick Castro interview Johnny J. Acosta Team Manager, California Service Center, Workers' Compensation Claims at Broadspire, 99 Cents Only Stores.

4. PacSun: Veda Mabry

September 27, 2019 18:40 - 1 hour - 174 MB

Todd Olivas and John Castro interview Veda Mabry who is the Human Resources Risk Manager & Safety at PSEB, LLC (Pacific Sunwear and Eddie Bauer).  

3. Keenan & Associates: Stacey Gunn

September 25, 2019 00:36 - 1 hour - 211 MB

Stacey Gunn is the Assistant Vice President, Integrated TPA Operations and Special Investigations for Keenan & Associates

2. AB5 SPECIAL EDITION: Attorney and Lobbyist Ed Howard, Esq.

September 21, 2019 20:08 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MB

I sat down with Ed Howard, Esq. who is a California attorney and lobbyist for the court reporting industry.  Ed speaks in candid terms about what AB5 likely means for court reporters and spells out specific strategies for safely navigating the ever-changing California legal landscape.  

1. ARYZTA: Angel Guerra-Chagolla

September 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 220 MB

Angel Guerra-Chagolla is Senior Manager, Risk-Finance at ARYZTA, President of The Pro F.I.R.M., and Karma & Blessings. She has worked in WCAB for over 10 years.