Harbor Speaks

An Interview with new Boys & Girls Club CEO Pete Settlemayer 

Mike Herrera's first try at comedy at the laugh factory in Long Beach Ca

First Time comedian after years of wishing and dream I decided to go for it  after a class and a few practice sessions and some coaching from the famous Gil Esquivel comedian I got my first gig.  Check it out ! 

Comedian extraordinaire teaching youth how to be a comedian. Not only for comedy but to help get over the fear of public speaking and creating a possible career. As well as educating students on the various careers in comedy.

Podcast host Mike Herrera interviews Josslyn Mendez, the event coordinator for Summer Night Lights. Summer Night Lights is an event held at the Wilmington Rec Center and focuses on keeping youth and families involved in positive activities for the summer and informing them of resources in the community.

Learn about a program that helps abused and negeleted children have a voice and take control of their lives to become success adults.

Learn about a great new Sailing program for youth and families in the LA Harbor Area  

A discussion with Evelyn Hernandez new coordinator of the YMCA's New Wilmington Healing Center and the grand opening 

Professional Life Consultant gives her views on how to deal with anger and troubsome people

A conversation with LA City Mayor Candidate with his views on what the main concerns for the future of the City of Los Angeles and how he wants to improve the city

Free ESL Classes that can be accessed from anywhere around the world where there's internet

A discussion with the new CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Monica Garcia Learn what she has done to help the Community and  her plans as the new CEO of the Chamber for Wilmington

Listen to how a new program can bring new life and resources to a downtown that was heavily effected by Covid 

Listen here for my interview with Danielle Sandoval Candidate for the LA counsel 15th District. 

A discussion with Gabby Medina District Director for LA City Councilman Joe Busciano talks about teaming up with several partners to help address the homeless problem in Los Angeles City's 15th District 

A talk with Tim Mcosker candidate for the LA City Councilman 15th district 

An interview with Patrick Erlandson founder of See it End it, Sonya Bailey Executive Administrator of YWCA of the South Bay and Yoli a Major VolunteerSee It - End It Film & Arts Festival is a two-day community event featuring film screenings, visual and performing arts, music and other exciting entertainment. Families are also invited to participate in a free “Kids Zone” to experience educational fun through a variety of interactive activities including internet safety tips with Officer McGruff, and others, in the Grand Vision Annex on Saturday.

Help needy kids gain confidence & friendship while developing a program that provides benches to schools and organizations and helping the environment by recycling to earn a buddy bench for your organization and others.

Join us this week as we interview Greg Mooney and Gabby Ramirez. We talk about Neighborhood Legal Services and how they help the low income underprivileged community with legal services. 

Kicking off the new year with Elizabeth Hernandez Hanna. Join us as she talks about Trio Student support services and her book, Beyond the Broken Gates.   

Banning Alumni 1935 to the present attend an all alumni annual picnic. If you would like to see video of this episode please check out our new youtube channel. 

Get into the Holiday spirit this week as we check out the Pharaoh's Car show. Lot's of low riders joining together to collect toys for underprivileged kids in the neighborhood.

Special episode out in the real world. Join us as we head out to the Wilmington Farmer's Market. Also, check out the video on Youtube on our new Harbor Speaks account. 

Interview with Jose Zavala and Edgar Pelayo about Aztlan Athletics LLC, has managed, developed and operated unique grassroots, community-based fundraising events since 1974.

Interview with Jerry Rilling and Beacon of light's mission to help the homeless in the South Bay by providing a safe and nurturing environment where they can receive food, clothing, temporary shelter, discipleship and counseling encouragement in their present life circumstances. 

Senior Lead Officer talks about his responsibilities and Resident's concerns in the communities of Wilmington, San Pedro Harbor City.  

Mike reviews the many activities and programs of the Chamber with both the director and the president of the Wilmington chamber of commerce anand how they continue to advocate for businesses and the community.

Human Trafficking Initiative Talk with Patrick Erlandson, Creative Director,  of See it End It Film & Arts Festival, Yolanda Oreb and Sonya Bailey Executive Director of the YWCA.  Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking). It reportedly generates a profit of $32 billion every year. Of that number, $15.5 billion is made in industrialized countries. California harbors three of the FBI’s 13 highest child sex trafficking areas in the nation: Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Part of our mission at the YWCA is to empower. Through our Racial Justice program we’re committed in the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and modern-day slavery. Over the past two years we have drawn from many local organizations and programs to bring empowerment to members of the community. We seek to arm our local youths and parents with knowledge and interactive educational programming to enable them to make smart choices. For potential victims and survivors of human trafficking, we seek to provide help and resources available to them. Please join our fight to change lives and bring an end to these despicable crimes.

Community's Child Helping homeless mothers with children. learn to empower themselves and become self sufficient. Communitys Child is a place of hope, love and faith! They are not staff! They are family. I am so blessed to be a ALUMNI and encourage the women around me! You can do it!!! Just give it your best and never stop! Dreams come true no matter how little you may think u r doing things! It does show and you start to build up a foundation, For you and your family.    

Join us this week as we talk with Olivia Cueva Fernandez former teacher, professor, actress, and  community activist. 

Mike sits down with world famous, Joe Bravo. Join us as we talk about his murals and tortilla art.

Exclusive interview with up an coming new Hip hop Fusion artist as we discus his new album, and include tracks such as Warm and Tulip Garden as well as discus how he got started in the industry and what inspires his music.

Wrestling returns with a new twist to Banning High School after 50 years. No only did the wrestling program return to Banning through the efforts of Coach Jeff Evans but they also include a girls wrestling program as well. The program was very competitive during their first year. Join us as we discuss present and future plans for the program and other things to come.

UPCOMING EVENT! Join Mike and concert MC Mike Martinez talk about the upcoming concert befitting the Wilmington Teen Center and John Mendez Memorial Scholarship fund. Headliners are Tierra, The Topics, and 2econd Chance. Please call 310-947-5301 for tickets only $30 per person! Dancing, live music, food and drinks. Have a great time while raising money for a great cause. 

Mike Herrera interviews Yvett Padilla Youth Source specialist and Tiffany from the Pacific Gateway Job Center about Jobs & training for youth and adults.

Join Kiwanian Bob Harris and I, as we talk about a program that provides books to underprivileged youth. To inspire youth to read and parents to read with their kids. 

Interview with Jodi Hobbs who speaks about her experiences in the be your own change movement excited to have her on my first episode and talk about her projects.