On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, sit down with Raul Porto Jr., President of Porto's Bakery and Cafe, to dive deep into the history, legacy, and continued success of one of Los Angeles' most iconic family-owned businesses. Raul shares captivating stories of his mother’s entrepreneurial journey from Cuba, their strategy for maintaining high-quality standards, and the exciting future with their new Downtown Disney location. This is an inspiring listen about family business dynamics, growth through adaptation to the marketplace, and community impact.

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, welcome Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Healthcare System. In this episode, Johnese shares her journey from critical care nursing to executive leadership, emphasizing the core values of a patient-first approach, the importance of mentorship, and the integration of cutting-edge technology in healthcare. Hear how UCLA Health is innovating the healthcare industry through AI implementation, expanding research and mental health services, exploring new ventures like CAR T-cell therapy, and meeting patients close-to-home in communities throughout Southern California.

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, we meet Sarah Harden, an accomplished media executive and the CEO of Hello Sunshine and Candle Media. Sarah discusses Hello Sunshine’s mission to tell women-centric stories across multiple media platforms and how this focus has filled a need, both domestically and internationally. Hear about Hello Sunshine’s strategic growth, from carefully managed capital to intentional culture building, while maintaining the integrity of their mission in a challenging new era of entertainment. Hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal and Todd Wilson, Regional President of PNC Bank Los Angeles explore Hello Sunshine's groundbreaking initiatives, including diverse storytelling through Reese’s Book Club and the impactful "Lit Up" events, along with Sarah's observations on women's sports media and her aspirations to elevate it to new heights. Sarah's insights are not to be missed.