The podcast that celebrates the heroes among us!

As the co-creator of the #BlazeItForward movement, host Jeanne Pepper is a dedicated attorney, writer, and activist. Driven by the legacy of her son, Blaze, Jeanne sits down with everyday heroes—activists, advocates, and compassionate leaders—to explore how they turn life's challenges into a purpose-driven mission. Each episode is an inspiring journey into stories of resilience, kindness, and hope, promising to leave you with the motivation you need to make a difference in your own world.

Welcome to PeppTalks with Jeanne Pepper

Stories of Kindness, Courage, and Community

Jeanne Pepper interview for PeppTalks with Jeanne featured on NBC with Hetty Chang June 2025

Our Mission

PeppTalks is more than just a podcast; it's a movement. Each episode is a deep dive into what motivates people to serve others, what small things we can do to repair the world, and how to find hope and inspiration in the face of adversity. We believe that intentional acts of kindness, courage, and community can create a legacy that truly makes a difference.

Featured Episodes

Episode 323 with Brandi Morey-Pols

Explore the powerful mission of Brandi Morey-Pols of the Rowan Project as she advocates for systemic legal reform and raises critical awareness to prevent the tragedy of filicide. This moving conversation highlights the legislative fight for "Rowan’s Act" and shows us how Brandi turned personal grief into a profound movement for community safety and child protection.

Episode 327: American Reich

Discover what Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eric Lichtblau with interviews from Jeanne Pepper and Shereen Rahming uncovered about the history and current climate of Orange County‘s “hate” scene. This compelling conversation reveals the the hidden truth of Orange County’s long legacy of protectionism, exclusion and the proliferation of far right fringe ideologies. His investigative storytelling inspires viewers to turn awareness into meaningful community action.

Call to Action

Ready to be inspired? Tune in to a new episode every week and discover stories that will enrich your life, restore your faith in humanity, and empower you to make a difference in your own community.

Special Thank You to Producer Eli Moskowitz who has given his time and expertise to make this podcast exceptional in production quality and content. @EliJoelMedia

Thank you to all of the PeppTalks volunteers!

DISCLAIMER

Jeanne Pepper is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Jeanne Pepper unless so stated. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Ms. Pepper’s guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ms. Pepper. If you have any questions about this disclaimer or the content herein, please contact us at Jeanne@PeppTalkswithJeanne.com.

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