McWilliams & Walden Inc.

08/14/2026

For this week’s Feel Good Friday, presented by McWilliams & Walden Inc., Studio 17 welcomes Shawn Kennemer from Bakersfield ARC to discuss how the organization supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them develop practical skills, pursue meaningful employment and become more fully integrated into the community.

You can support Bakersfield ARC by:

• Booking an event or vacation stay at Riverfront Manor
• Becoming an employment partner
• Making a one-time or recurring donation
• Joining its community of monthly donors, known as “architects”
• Sharing its mission with others in Kern County

Learn more about Bakersfield ARC:

Website: https://bakersfieldarc.org
Phone: 661-834-2272
Instagram: Bakersfield ARC

Feel Good Friday is proudly presented by McWilliams & Walden Inc.

08/13/2026

Stop scrolling and have a little fun playing a game of “What’s that Sound?” with us!

08/11/2026

Check out this incredible before & after room transformation, gifted by all of us here at McWilliams & Walden Inc.!

We’re proud to support Victory Family Services in their mission to improve the lives of children and youth in foster care and hope that this new room brings joy to all the families that visit it.

08/09/2026

Your favorite auto experts, Mak & Dak are back with a game of “FACT OR FICTION.” Play along to find out if the car advice you’ve heard is recommended by the pros or not.

Don’t forget to tune in weekly to The Mak & Dak Show to chat all things cars, repairs and so much more!

08/08/2026

Enter to win our August Automotive Giveaway!

🚗 AUGUST GIVEAWAY PRIZE PACKAGE:

• Complimentary cabin air filter replacement
• Complimentary engine air filter replacement
• Starter tool set provided by O’Reilly Auto Parts

How to Enter: Tap the “Monthly Giveaway” link in our bio and enter your name and email address.

Anyone 18 years of age or older can enter through the KGET contest page by submitting their basic contact information. One winner will be randomly selected and contacted at the end of the contest period.

O'Reilly Auto Parts

08/08/2026

We are incredibly honored to help create a refreshed, welcoming space where families can spend meaningful time together. ❤️

Community involvement isn’t just something we do—it’s woven into who we are. As we continue to grow, we’re grateful for every opportunity to give back, support local families, and pour into the amazing community that has supported us along the way.

We’d love for you to join us for the official room reveal and celebrate this special moment with us! We hope to see you there! 🎉

🏁 START YOUR ENGINES… YOU’RE INVITED! 🏁

Victory Family Services is excited to open the doors to our newly renovated Family Time Visitation Room, made possible through the incredible generosity of McWilliams & Walden Inc.! ❤️

This transformation is about so much more than new furniture, flooring, and paint. It’s about creating a warm, welcoming space where children and their families can connect, make memories, and focus on what matters most—their time together.

🏎️ Join us for the official room reveal and Open House!
📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Victory Family Services
4200 Truxtun Ave., Suite 202
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Come tour the newly transformed room, meet members of our team, and help us celebrate a wonderful example of what can happen when local businesses invest in Kern County families.

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

📞 RSVP: 661-912-0111
📧 [email protected]

A huge THANK YOU to McWilliams & Walden for helping us create a space where families can feel comfortable, supported, and connected. 🏁❤️

And we’re not finished yet! Four Family Time rooms are still waiting for their own transformation. If your business, organization, or group would like to help sponsor a room, we would love to connect with you!

08/07/2026

Happy where we bring you a little bit of local good news to start your weekend off right!

In today’s episode sponsored by McWilliams & Walden Inc., Dakotah Massie welcomes Becky, Ernie, and John from the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center to discuss how the organization supports women, men, couples, and families facing unexpected pregnancies and pregnancy-related decisions.

CONTACT THE BAKERSFIELD PREGNANCY CENTER

Website: https://WeHelpYou.org
Phone: 661-326-1907

Downtown Location:
1801 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA

Southwest Location:
9900 Stockdale Highway, Suite 109
Bakersfield, CA

Facebook: Bakersfield Pregnancy Center
Instagram: Bakersfield Pregnancy Center

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07/31/2026

Let’s play “Would you rather?” with our favorite podcast hosts, Mak & Dak!

Would you rather drive with out GPS or Music? 🗺️ 🎶

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07/24/2026

On this episode of Feel Good Friday, proudly sponsored by McWilliams & Walden Inc., host Dakotah Massie welcomes Jaime Valdez Jr., Vice President of Employment Services at Bakersfield ARC, for an inspiring conversation about the organization’s employment programs, community partnerships, and commitment to greater independence.

📞 CONNECT WITH BAKERSFIELD ARC

Whether you are a business owner interested in becoming an employment partner, an individual or family looking for services, or a community member who would like to volunteer or donate, Bakersfield ARC would love to connect with you.

Bakersfield ARC
Website: BakersfieldARC.org
Phone: 661-834-2272
Instagram: Bakersfield ARC

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07/13/2026

Each month we choose a local community organization to sponsor and support to help better our community.

This month we’re proud to support Victory Family Services in their dedication to support children and youth in foster care.

Don’t miss their Summer Movie Bash on July 24th. Use the “Summer Movie Bash” link in our bio for more info or to make a donation!

Date: July 24th
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Event Features: Private theater screening, meals, and recognition for youth achievements

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