Let’s Uplift LA! Bringing you all things LA culture and lifestyle, the Uplift LA podcast showcases artists and entertainers—trailblazers from any industry—all over Los Angeles and the surrounding region. This inaugural season focused, albeit unintentionally, on those nonlinear pathways in life that shape us. Hearing their stories left me feeling inspired and uplifted. I hope you enjoy listening!
All Wrapped Up – Advice Trends from Season 1
Season 1 – All wrapped up!
Ryan Matthey | Obtaining that On-Camera Persona
This episode focuses on telling a story – becoming an on-camera personality and reporter.
Ryan Matthey has been a multimedia journalist and reporter since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, after graduating from CSUF. During his time at CSUF, he was an intern for Titan TV his last semester and was a host of a number of our shows such as The Report and OC News.
Ryan Arceri | Real Estate & Entrepreneurship
This episode focuses on the spirit of entrepreneurship. Ryan Arceri has worked in sales for over a decade and recently earned his real estate license. He also holds an MBA in business from the University of Redlands, a BA in sociology from Cal State Long Beach, and a teaching credential from Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Gavin Ong | Versatility & Portfolio Building, Extracurriculars & Beyond
This episode focuses on versatility and diversification of your portfolio to enter the workforce.
Gavin Ong is working on his bachelor of arts in communications at Cal State Fullerton. During his time at CSUF so far, he was Titan TV’s executive producer for one semester before becoming production coordinator.
Nicole Higdon & Crystal Bernardo | Executive Producing at Titan TV CSUF
This episode focuses on executive producing at CSUF’s Titan TV channel, broadcasting throughout various cities in Orange County on Spectrum and on AT&T U-Verse throughout SoCal.
Raphael Perdomo | From U.S. Marine to Freelance Editor and Camera Operator
This episode focuses on nonlinear pathways in life as our guest has experience in an assortment of industries ranging from the U.S. marines to freelance gig work.
Raphael Perdomo recently earned his bachelor of arts in cinema television arts from Cal State Fullerton. During his tenure at CSUF, he was also Titan TV’s production coordinator for a year and a half and that how I came to know him really well. Let’s take a closer look at Raphael and his wide array of experience at CSUF and beyond.
Host Background
A quick background of our host, Jeffrey Whitten.
Host Introduction
Introduction for the show, Uplift LA, and our host, Jeffrey Whitten.
