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Jun 2026

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Girls On The Air is a lively community radio show that highlights what’s happening in Ventura County. Hosted by Karen Campbell, Janet Sprissler and special guests, the show covers a variety of topics in a fun and conversational style.

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June 13, 2026Episode 40859 min

Rates Are Steady, Good News For Home Owners Insurance Plus Academics & Athletics With Villanova High Coach Alisa Byrne!

Karen & Janet start off the podcast with Joe Parisi of Rate Mortgage. Joe tells us rates are steady but are guided by the volatile world events that are in the news. The good news is Joe has new loan opportunities that utilize assets and equity. A must listen with Joe Parisi, never count yourself out, there are many home loan options! Next guest is Denise from Paladin Insurance Services. Talk about good news, many home owners in Ventura County are getting off The Fair Plan for insurance. Denise will analyze your insurance, check your deductibles and find a way for you to save money on insurance! Karen & Janet's final guest is, Track & Field Coach Alisa Byrne from Villanova High School. Coach Byrne is holding a series of Track & Field Clinics that coach Hurdles & Throws, Jumps & Distance, along with Cross Country and Sprints using the best coaches in the area. Track & Field is a sport for all students throughout Ventura County. Find out about these clinics for students in Karen & Janet's latest podcast!

June 6, 2026Episode 40759 min

World Events, Employment & Interest Rates, Home Buying & Rental Opportunities & The Museum of Ventura County!

Karen & Janet open with Home Buying and Rental Opportunities throughout Ventura County. Their first guest is Derek Contreras from Smart Home Mortgage. Derek talks about how world events and employment reports affect rates and how you can educate yourself to find the best opportunities for purchase in Ventura County. Derek and his team work to find you the mortgage or refi that fits your needs. Up next is Lori Beth Gregory Beck of The Museum of Ventura County, Lori highlights 2 big events at The Museum, "Parallel History" and "Patriotic Threads". The Museum covers historical events throughout the county and has free admission for June. Listen in to find out what else is happening at the museum and in Ventura County with Karen & Janet!

May 30, 2026Episode 4061 hr 0 min

V.A. Loans With Alex Ramirez, Dr. Morales from The Ventura Board of Education Plus Laura with Sonny Horses For Kids!

Karen & her guest co-host Bob Ridgeway open the show with rental & home buying opportunities then they jump right in with their first guest, Alex Ramirez of Valor Home Loans where their passion is to make certain Veterans realize the benefits they have earned. The goal is to educate Veterans to understand the process, all that is available to them along with the guidance that Valor Home Loans provide, VA mortgages can be closed in just 30 days! Their next guest is Dr. Cesar Morales who has served as the Ventura County Supervisor of Schools since 2021. Dr. Morales talks about the 19 districts & 12 Charter Schools, the challenges to offer the best education while keeping the funding for all schools going. The social, educational, and recreational aspects of public schools is essential along with mobile libraries and after school programs. The final guest for this podcast is Laura with Sonny Horses For Kids where programs help unite children with law enforcement, honors heroes, provides scholarships and feeds children and families in Ventura County, learn about the event coming up For The First Wednesday in June!. Another awesome podcast from Girls On The Air!

May 16, 2026Episode 40559 min

Joe Parisi of Rate Mortgage With News On Interest Rates, Jerri Becker President of The VCCAR Plus Tamara Rossi Molina From Choice Home Warranty!

Karen & Janet are back with another awesome podcast. Their first guest is Joe Parisi from Rate Mortgage, while world news & events are adding stress to rates, Joe reminds us that you can still lock in a good rate, have the ability to re-fi & take advantage of tax breaks along with being in your dream home, now is a great time to buy!. Next is Jeri Becker President of VCCAR and broker/owner of NextHome Pacific Coast Realty, Jeri talks about building systems that enable people to collaborate to make purchasing a home less complex. She also chats about Home safety and The Hertzberg Amendment & Revenue Bond that addresses home ownership for the middle class. They wrap up the podcast with with tamara Rossi Molina from Choice Home Warranty, her company is able to get you service fast on all the working systems in your home with local contractors who do work on time and correctly the first time!

May 12, 2026Episode 40456 min

Karen & Janet's special guest is Linda Braunschwieger, The Founding CEO of The Housing Trust Fund, Ventura County!

Karen & Janet's special guest for the podcast is Linda Braunschwieger. Linda served as the founding CEO of the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County. (HTFVC) In her role, she helped orchestrate the formation of HTFVC, raised over 8M in public, private and charitable funds, and produced 11M in short term loans of which a majority has already been repaid, producing 720 new workforce affordable housing units. She was selected by Pacific Coast Business Times as one of the top 50 Women in Business in Ventura. This podcast will cover all of this achievements and more with Karen Janet & Linda Braunschwieger!

May 2, 2026Episode 40359 min

It’s The 600th Podcast For Karen & Janet! Celebrating with Guests Chatting About Rates, Buying Opportunities & First Wednesday!

Karen & Janet celebrate their 600th Show with topics from rental and homeownership opportunities to mortgage rates and financing opportunities Their first guests are Derek Contreras and Larry Reyes from Smart Home Mortgage. They have the expertise and experience to lock in the best rate for you quickly, plus since they are mortgage brokers that work with numerous lenders to give you the most options, they also have access to the best local appraisers who know the community. Larry and Derek give every client their cell phone numbers so you can call direct… anytime! Suzzie Koenig-Brown of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services is the next guest. Suzzie says that sellers and buyers both have incredible opportunities in this market with equity increasing 3% each year. Ventura County is a unique market compared to others around the country with beach and hillside access, beautiful weather and safe neighborhoods. Suzzie also has new educational seminars that are free, listen to this podcast for everything you need to know. They close out the show with Marcie Yountz inviting you to First Wednesday benefitting 805 Community For Children. The party is May 6th at The Greek at The Harbor. This fundraiser benefits kids in the community with birthday parties, sports needs, hobbies and everything that all children should have in their lives along with basic needs. Another great podcast Number 600 for Karen & Janet!

April 25, 2026Episode 40258 min

1031 Exchanges Explained With Marc Brooks of Prime West Exchange Plus The West Coast Outdoors & Sport Fishing Expo Is Coming May First At The Ventura County Fairgrounds!

This episode of Girl's On The Air features Janet & her special co-host Bob Ridgeway for a full hour of information on 1031 Exchange Programs with Marc Brooks of Prime West Exchange along with Adam Casillas who invites everyone to The West Coast Outdoors & Sport Fishing Expo at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on May 1 to May 3rd. Janet & Bob start this podcast with beautiful rentals available in Ventura County right now, along with a big announcement from Bob! Their first guest is Marc Brooks of Prime West, your 1031 Exchange Expert. Learn the essentials of a 1031 exchange from Marc who has 3 decades of experience in a field that offers incredible opportunity for investors, Marc's Escrow Experience Administering 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges is unparalleled! Next up it's Adam Casillas inviting the whole family to The West Coast Outdoors & Sport Fishing Expo, Friday Saturday and Sunday May 1st to the 3rd. Featuring over 250 local & national vendors from fresh water to salt water fishing... there is gear for everyone, lots of information, plus a live fishing pond for the kids! What a podcast! Janet & her special co-host Bob Ridgeway.

April 18, 2026Episode 40158 min

Joe Parisi Talks Rates - Brian Sisk Explains The Art Of The Appraisal & Kathy Costas Invites Families To Zones of Wellness!

Karen & Janet kick off this podcast with rental & purchase opportunities which are coming on the market and leaving the market very quickly so listen closely! Their first guest is Joe Parisi with Rate Mortgage. Joe says rates are right around 6% and they are being pressured by World affairs and unemployment figures. There are many programs for buyers that are available, Joe will find the one that fits your needs the best! Next up Karen & Janet talk appraisals with Brian Sisk he has SRA and RRS designations from the Appraisal Institute and provides quality Real Estate Appraisals for Ventura & Santa Barbara . Brian specializes in appraisal services such as Estate planning, marriage dissolution, expert witness, litigation support, forensic and field reviews for purchases and refi's. Their final guest is Kathy Costas who invites families to a free event called Zones of Wellness which focuses on activities for kids & families that include music, dance, art, nature, mindfulness zones and more! The event is Saturday April 25th at The Conejo Creek North Park in T.O. find out more in this podcast!

April 11, 2026Episode 40059 min

Karen & Janet Talk Mortgages & Rates With Derek from Smart Home Mortgage & Websites For Your Business with Justin Soenke of Phase 3 Website Solutions.

Karen & Janet talk rates & mortgages with Derek Contreras from Smart Home Mortgage. Derek has many loan programs to offer, FHA, along with conventional plus VA, mobile home loans and hard money loans for business owners, Derek has a plan for you, don't count yourself out until you talk with Smart Home Financial. Next up it's Justin Soenke owner of Phase 3 Website Solutions. Justin points out that cheap can be very expensive when it comes to your website. Low quality costs more, it's that simple... Justin suggests you slow down, define your customer and think your website through and learn what makes your buyer pay attention. The point of your website is to make your business phone ring, find out how with Justin. Karen & Janet also talk about great buying and rental opportunities throughout the county. another awesome podcast with Karen & Janet!

April 4, 2026Episode 39956 min

Denise From Paladin Insurance Talks About Coverage For Home Owners. Essential Info In This GOTA Podcast!

Karen & Janet invited their insurance specialist, Denise from Paladin Insurance, back for the entire podcast. Denise will go over what is and isn't covered for home owners on many policies. Topics include, dwelling coverage, insurance for the structure, what costs are covered during and after a crisis... like fire, earthquakes, flooding and more. Denise also tells us about ADU's, garages, outdoor additions like BBQ's, pools and sheds. Other topics include debris removal, dog bites, slip and falls along with the importance of umbrella policies. This is a podcast you will listen to more than once, with Karen, Janet & Denise from Paladin Insurance!