Spotlight on the Community: Recent Episodes
CloudCast
Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community amplifies the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, unpacks the Council's 40 years of data‑driven work, from 35 affiliated programs to tackling the “resource gap” in San Diego’s most challenged zip codes. Cruz shares powerful literacy data, life‑changing learner stories and specific ways business and civic leaders can invest in tutoring, books and advocacy to strengthen the region’s workforce and future. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Todd Kaprielian, Foundation CEO of St. Paul’s Senior Services, discusses serving seniors of modest means through affordable housing, integrated healthcare and the innovative PACE program. Kaprielian chats about senior isolation, the “hidden middle” at risk of homelessness and how San Diego leaders can support sustainable, goal-driven senior care and events like the August 15 Summerfest at Humphreys by the Bay. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Wes Lundburg, President of San Diego Miramar College, discusses how community colleges “even the playing field” with accessible, workforce-focused education for a diverse, working student population. Lundburg talks about his college's new aviation and air traffic control pathways, four-year public safety degrees, dual enrollment with local high schools and why business and civic leaders must champion community college funding. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Neil O’Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined byTrevor Wessman-Lavelle, the Memorial's Marketing and Communications Director, to discuss its "250 Years of Valor" campaign, that honors “honor above all,” 250 years of valor etched in stone, and how personal stories of service inspire San Diego’s business and civic leaders. They explore record-breaking attendance, school and youth “living classroom” programs, strategic expansion plans, and how executives can align philanthropy, brand, and community impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chuck Samuelson, Founder and CEO of Heal the Earth, and Lawrence Martineau, Marketing Director, discuss transforming the regional food system by re-localizing supply chains and manufacturing. They explore food insecurity, the power of local organic farms and innovative models like Adopt an Avocado Tree and Adopt a Farmer that enable executives to drive measurable community impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Tad Parzen, President and CEO of the Burnham Center for Community Advancement, shares how a “think and do tank” is building One SD as a multicultural, pluralistic, problem‑solving region. Parzen unpacks executive‑level strategies for collaboration across business, government, and nonprofits, from tackling polarization to leveraging World Design Capital momentum and volunteerism. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Anna Laroque, Advancement Manager for ArtReach, shares how igniting youth creativity through visual arts expression and community connection strengthens mental health, combats isolation, and drives meaningful impact across Title One schools and neighborhoods. She chats about ArtReach’s partnership with ArtWalk, open-air festivals at Liberty Station and why arts funding is a smart investment for San Diego’s civic and business leaders. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sunny Azzarito and Anthony Azzarito, Co-Owners of Poets Underground, discuss creating and fostering healthy, inclusive communities through poetry, education, and trauma-informed arts programming. This episode explores the Poetry Heals curriculum in schools, jails, and the military, partnership publishing for emerging authors and a mobile RV studio model for scalable regional impact and executive-level community partnership. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, shares how a 20-acre regenerative sanctuary is transforming animal welfare, youth education and wellbeing in East County. Barrelet talks about community partnerships, youth summer camps and sustainable, mission-driven leadership. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Kerstin Lynam, Executive Director of the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE), shares how her team prevents “economically motivated euthanasia” by funding emergency veterinary care for low-income pet owners across San Diego County. Lynam discusses how the Foundation has saved 5,000 pet lives, its 20th anniversary celebration on November 8 at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park, and strategic corporate sponsorships that deepen community impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Brandon Joe, Senior Associate Producer at Cloudcast Media, shares how launching a “Soft Skill Seminar” nonprofit at UCSD led to his role promoting the nation’s longest‑running community podcast, "Spotlight on the Community." Joe talks with "Spotlight" host Drew Schlosberg about being dubbed the nation's “greatest young networker,” building relationships with education leaders like Angela and Wendell Bass and how a five‑month study abroad in China transformed his leadership and global perspective. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jerry McCormick, longtime journalist, educator, and prostate cancer survivor, shares how he transformed a life-threatening diagnosis into a mission to educate Black men about early prostate cancer detection and proactive healthcare. Jerry chats about the cultural barriers to care, the power of honest storytelling and his work to build support networks and advocacy platforms for men’s health. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Phyllis Schwartz, former NBC market president, discusses her transition to award‑winning children’s author. Schwartz shares how she leverages storytelling, community partnerships and media leadership to drive impact across San Diego. Schwartz talks about her latest book, Laggie and Grillo: The Sea Glass Mystery. Listen Where You Live
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Devin Vodicka and Katie Martin, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of the Learner-Centered Collaborative, discuss redesigning the future of public education through learner-centered ecosystems and community-based co-designs. Vodicka and Maritin talk about how innovative school redesign, distributed leadership and real-world learning create stronger talent pipelines and more resilient communities. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Melissa Peterman, Executive Director of Townspeople, explains how “housing is healthcare,” shared housing and the CalAIM program are driving real solutions to homelessness for vulnerable neighbors and veterans. San Diego business and civic leaders will learn how cross-sector collaboration and advocacy can unlock sustainable, community-focused housing. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
James Zanewicz, CEO of CONNECT, shares how “pathways, proof, and platform” are transforming the region’s innovation ecosystem for entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders. In this episode, Zanewicz dives into Cool Companies, Connect Core and Idea Week. Zanewicz explains why San Diego’s “big small town” culture gives executives a competitive edge. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ken Pahkim, member of Front Runners & Walkers of San Diego, and Josh Caluza, Assistant Vice President of Talent Brand and Internal Communications at Mission Fed Credit Union, discuss inclusive leadership, Pride 5K, and building a true sense of belonging. They explore how strategic community partnerships, ERGs, and visible LGBTQ+ allyship strengthen culture, brand, and impact for regional business leaders. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, joins Spotlight on the Community to share how local podcasting has become the “fourth horse” in the local media race. Parisi and "Spotlight" host Drew Schlosberg explore record-setting growth in podcast revenue, community storytelling, and why forward-thinking executives are investing in mission-driven content. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dan Engel, Managing Director of JAG Legacy and Insurance Solutions, shares how his personal journey with both stage four melanoma and stage four prostate cancer has led him to bring urgency, perspective and heart to financial planning, trusts, and life insurance. Dan chats about legacy, philanthropy, and the Miracle League of San Diego's impact, offering actionable insights for San Diego executives focused on purpose-driven wealth and estate strategies. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
A.J. Munoz-Bond, Director of SDSU Adapted Athletics, Ana Firvida, para track and field student athlete, and Khristian Martinez, wheelchair tennis student athlete, discuss building an elite adapted athletics program and a true “family” of student athletes. They share how donor support, inclusive leadership, and high-performance training create life-changing opportunities and measurable community impact that forward-thinking executives can champion. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Rubio, Co-Founder of Arms Wide Open and Artistic Director of “Tarzan, Beat of the Jungle,” is joined by Shannan Rebold, drama teacher and performer, and actor Matthew Soares to discuss building inclusive performing arts that are “not just a show, but a life changer” for our community. They talk about how the Rising Stars and Inspire programs create opportunities for adults and kids with special needs while strengthening culture, creativity and connectivity for local leaders. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nick Rinell, adjunct faculty at the Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business and president of the AMU/APU chapter of Student Veterans of America, shares how leadership, perseverance, and accessible education strengthen today’s veteran workforce. Rinell notes how partnering with military-focused institutions creates talent pipelines and deepens community impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Kim Berry Jones, President of The Kinship Fund, chat about trust-based philanthropy, multi-year unrestricted funding, and innovative collaboration with nonprofits serving women, girls, refugees, immigrants, and justice-impacted youth. Listeners will hear how strategic partnerships, place-based projects in El Cajon, and youth mentorship collaboratives can maximize community impact and leadership ROI. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Robin Toft, CEO of Curebound, discusses community-powered cancer research, bold philanthropy, and leveraging San Diego’s world-class biotech ecosystem to accelerate cures. Toft, a cancer survivor, explains how collaborative funding, precision medicine and early detection initiatives create measurable impact and meaningful corporate social responsibility opportunities. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Allie Sarnataro, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ride Above Disability (RAD), and Sheri Hughes, a RAD volunteer and speech pathologist, discuss how therapeutic riding helps people of all disabilities “celebrate ability, create hope, and ride above challenges.” They explore measurable impact, volunteer leadership, and strategic philanthropy opportunities for executives seeking to strengthen community, culture, and connectivity. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Eva Matthews, CEO of Mama's Kitchen, and Kerri Fox, Executive Director of Resounding Joy, discuss how medically tailored meals and nonprofit music therapy transform lives and reduce healthcare costs. They share data-driven outcomes, innovative partnerships, and concrete ways San Diego business leaders and executives can invest in food security, mental health, and community impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jacob Keeton, Director of Education & Engagement, Ciera MacIsaac, Wolf Care Coordinator, and Matt Anderson, Resource Development for the California Wolf Center, discuss wolf conservation, biodiversity and its Guardians of the Wild capital campaign. They share how businesses can align philanthropy, environmental leadership and regional community impact through this Julian-based conservation and education campus. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jonathan Glus, Prebys Senior Art and Design Fellow in Residence at the Downtown San Diego Partnership, discusses leveraging downtown's arts and creative industries to drive economic growth, talent retention and urban revitalization. Glus highlights initiatives like Creative City, World Design Capital 2024, and Far South/Border North that fuels an $11B creative economy and cross-border innovation.
Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Veronica Murphy, Artistic Director of Write Out Loud, and Todd Blakesley, an actor in the American Literary Heroes program, discuss the power of reading aloud, inter-generational literacy and how arts programming strengthens community well-being and senior engagement. They share actionable insights for San Diego executives seeking high-impact, mission-driven partnerships with local nonprofits.
Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Anya Owensbrown, Founder and CEO of OUR KINGS, shares how her nonprofit uplifts, inspires and celebrates Black boys through leadership development, mentorship and safe spaces. Discover how executives and community leaders can support this grassroots nonprofit as it expands cohorts, launches a school and builds strong families and future talent.
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ron Lewis, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations and Community Manager at Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss Alzheimer's dementia and the impact of the more than 160,000 family and friends providing Alzheimer's care. Lewis and Pendleton talk about brain health, caregiver support and how executive leadership can drive meaningful community change and employee well-being.
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Madeline Bowen, Director of Workforce and Education Initiatives at Junior Achievement, and Christian Rincon, JA Fellows alumnus and USD student, discuss building economic mobility and the future talent pipeline through financial literacy, internships, and networking. San Diego executives will learn how work-based learning, mentoring, and early career exposure strengthen workforce development and social impact across the region. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Tiffany Piquilloud, Executive Director of the Challenge Center, shares how extended physical therapy, assisted fitness, and subsidized care are transforming the lives of seniors and people with disabilities while reducing long-term healthcare costs. Piquilloud talks about how strategic philanthropy, corporate sponsorships and volunteer engagement drive measurable community impact and support healthy aging.
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Juan Carlos Acosta, Founder and Artistic Director of SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego's leading professional chamber choir, is joined by Phoenix Nguyen, Board Member and Summer Choral Intensive Intern, to chat about how choral music, education outreach, and social impact performance build community and future leaders. They share how accessible, no-audition arts programs strengthen talent pipelines, employee well-being, and regional culture for purpose-driven executives. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, discusses military transition, veteran talent, and how scholarships and aviation repair certifications strengthen the regional workforce and local economy. San Diego County business leaders and executives will hear why retaining highly trained retired military is a strategic advantage for their companies and the region. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Christina Connett Brophy, President and CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, discusses the blue economy, data‑driven ocean sustainability, and the new Gateway Project. Brophy chats about maritime innovation, AI, workforce development, and how public‑private partnerships are shaping our regional future and how San Diego County residents can get involved. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sean Boyd, the Founder and Executive Artistic Director of the Trinity Theater Company, is joined by Connor Boyd, Regional Manager for Trinity Carlsbad, and teen leader Audrey Boull’t, to shout out arts education, economic impact and building future leaders. Discover how Trinity’s expansion, school partnerships and advocacy for arts funding strengthen local talent pipelines and community engagement. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Valerie Sussman, author of Love, Lies, and Narcissists in Disguise: The A to Z Guide for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, talks about recognizing covert narcissism, gaslighting, and narcissistic behaviors in the workplace and at home. Sussman shares practical strategies for setting boundaries, protecting company culture, and supporting those affected by emotional abuse. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jason Booher, Strategic Advisor to the Navy SEAL Museum and Executive Project Lead for its prodigious expansion in 2029, shares how he applies his elite SEAL leadership experiences in combination with his expertise in strategic planning, start-up creation and organization leadership to build a world-class, cultural and educational destination. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Brian "Beef" Drechsler, Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum, shares how teamwork, discipline, and "team, teammate, self" drive leadership, philanthropy and community impact. Drechsler discusses what drives his team to build a world-class museum experience, supporting veterans and families and to local nonprofits. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Don Crawford, a Navy SEAL Museum docent and retired Navy SEAL, shares how his journey from SEAL Team One in Vietnam to lead docent helps shape a world‑class museum experience for visitors and business leaders alike. Crawford talks about how lessons in leadership, teamwork, mission focus and community impact resonate with San Diego executives and their organizations. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Cate, President & CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about the Chamber's unapologetic pro-business mission and its relentless support to empower business leaders across the Cali-Baja region. Cate chats about lessons learned during his first year leading the chamber. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dee Folse, known as the "Flag Man" of Miramar National Cemetery, and Holly Shaffner, PR Director for Honor Flight San Diego, discuss flag decommissioning, honoring veterans and the power of service-driven leadership. Discover how San Diego leaders can support patriotic community initiatives, elevate corporate social responsibility and engage employees through meaningful veteran-focused partnerships. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sher DeWeese, Executive Director of Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of San Diego County, and Grant Affleck, a TIP volunteer, discuss supporting survivors of trauma and making long-term recovery less painful through 24/7 crisis response. They share how community volunteers partner with first responders to provide emotional and practical support after deaths, accidents and other traumatic events, and how leaders can champion this life-changing work.
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Maria Mingalone, Executive Director of Oceanside Museum of Art, talks about elevating the talent of Southern California artists and building a fresh, relevant and accessible art experience for the region's business and community leaders. Discover how community spirit, cultural investment, and creative partnerships can shape your leadership impact and organizational legacy. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Mark Sanchez, Superintendent and President of Southwestern College, shares how one of the nation's finest community colleges drives a powerful binational economic region through workforce-ready programs and cross-border partnerships. Sanchez highlights dual enrollment, baccalaureate degree expansion and talent pathways that meet students where they are to align with real regional workforce needs. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Gretchen Burns Bergman, Executive Director of A New PATH, and Elon Burns, OD Prevention Specialist and Drug and Alcohol Counselor, discuss treating addiction as a public health issue, reducing the stigma of addiction and expanding access to naloxone/Narcan to save lives. Bergman and Burns offer San Diego business and civic leaders insight into substance use disorders, workforce impact and effective community partnerships. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Maysoon Lehmeidi, Director of Pre-College Programs and Community Outreach at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, and Alex Phan, Executive Director of Student Success at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, discuss building San Diego's future workforce through K‑12 pre-college pathways, problem-solving, and communication skills. They explore AI's impact on engineering, equity and access through scholarships, and how business and education leaders can strengthen the region's talent pipeline. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Autumn Welch, Wildlife Operations Manager for San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Project Wildlife Center, describes how the center rehabilitates diverse animals from bears to mountain lions to coyotes and other native species while helping our region peacefully coexist with wildlife. Welch explains how thoughtful development, community education and strategic philanthropy can support science-based, humane wildlife solutions. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
David Brenner, President and CEO of Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, shares how collaboration, AI and biomedical innovation are transforming health outcomes and the regional economy. Brenner explains why San Diego's research ecosystem, philanthropy and public–private partnerships are critical to forward-thinking executives and civic leaders. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rachel Orose, President and CEO of the United Way of San Diego County, shares data-driven insights on affordability, economic mobility and the "real cost" of living for working families. Orose notes how United Way mobilizes corporate partners, STEAM-to-Careers pathways and the Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition to help San Diego's workforce move from survival to stability. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Aaron Byzak, CEO of Solutions for Change, chats about his organization's Solutions Academy that helps reduce family homelessness. Bysak discusses Solutions to Change's zero-tolerance sobriety, innovative workforce development, Solutions Enterprise, and why private-sector leaders and philanthropists are critical partners in building real career ladders. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rick Clark, past president of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club, discusses the birth of Operation Flags for Vets at Miramar National Cemetery and how it has become a signature, high-impact volunteer event honoring veterans. Clark talks about large-scale community service, intergenerational leadership with young Marines, and building education opportunities for 50,000students in Afghanistan. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Ivor Royston, Managing Member of Carson Royston Group, discusses his co-founding of San Diego's first biotech company, Hybritech. Royston talks about his passion for the arts and the La Jolla Playhouse. He chats about launching Innovation Night at the Playhouse, and why art, science, and philanthropy must align for regional growth. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Andy Soler, Co-Chair of the Invictus Games San Diego 2029, chats about bringing this global adaptive sports event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women to America's premier military region. Soler explains how San Diego's business, military and civic leaders—from the Convention Center to the USS Midway—can power a world-class bid and lasting veteran legacy. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Marcela Mercado, Executive Director of Fern Street Circus, and Catalina Paz, Artistic Director, discuss "social circus," free after-school programs in City Heights and creative residencies such as "clowning through the terminal" at San Diego International Airport. They share how circus arts build social skills, reduce stress and delivers measurable community impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Adrianna O'Donnell, Chief Growth Officer for the Chicano Federation of San Diego County, chats about cultivating opportunities and essential wraparound services for the 53,000 people the Federation serves annually through affordable housing, early childhood education and workforce development. O'Donnell shares how locals can align time, talent and treasure with the annual Unity Luncheon, strategic partnerships and community advocacy. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Phil Kendro, Co-Founder of the Veterans Beer Club (VBC), and Sean Mulrooney, VBC chapter lead for San Diego, discuss building the nation's "best networking" organization for transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. Kendro and Mulrooney discuss how the VBC's their three pillars—jobs, community service and camaraderie—create a powerful leadership pipeline. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Scott Ashton, CEO of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, discusses advocacy, workforce and leadership development, and how small businesses, nonprofits, tourism and the military ecosystem drive Oceanside's $650M local economy. He shares insights on the Oceanside Leadership Academy and upcoming chamber events such as Armed Forces Day and Oceanside USA 250 Festival. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mike Cohen, Trustee of the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center, is joined by renowned artist Michael Leaf, to talk about Leaf's transformative, world-class Sculpture Garden at the museum. Leaf and Cohen explore arts-driven placemaking, public–private collaboration with Chula Vista and San Diego County, and how creative vision elevates community, education, and regional pride. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Niki Elliot, Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at USD, and Reverend Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun, Co-Pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, discuss Heart Centered Connections and building neuro-inclusive communities. They explore how to reduce school and foster placement breakdowns, and how the community can champion neurodiversity. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, shares how her "village" empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through art, aquatics, a new senior center, and a thriving garden program. Emerson discusses funding challenges, high-impact partnerships and its major events, such as California Dreaming and the Hidden Diamonds fashion show. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jeanne McAlister, the iconic founder of the McAlister Institute, shares how 49 years of innovative addiction and mental health programs are transforming lives and strengthening the regional workforce. In this episode, hear actionable insights on cross-sector partnerships, treatment access, and building a culture of recovery that supports employees, families and communities. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Paul Downey, Chief Advocacy Officer of the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, and Kristoffer Kelly, Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy, discuss senior isolation, elder fraud, longevity clubs, and the broken infrastructure for aging. Listeners will learn how strategic philanthropy, innovation, and partnerships— from senior centers to autonomous vehicles and homelessness prevention—can strengthen community impact and economic resilience. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jesse Marx, Student Media Manager at SDSU, and Roman Fong, Editor in Chief of The Daily Aztec, discuss student-run journalism, newsworthiness and combating "fake news" while serving a highly engaged campus community. Marx and Fong explore leadership, AI in the newsroom, funding challenges and how The Daily Aztec operates as a credible "paper of record" and a digital media powerhouse. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Julie Potiker, owner of Mindful Methods for Life and author of Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause and Peace, discusses practical mindfulness tools people can use to reduce stress, improve focus and build "happy bridges" in the brain. In this episode, Julie shares science-backed strategies for leadership resilience, mental health and intentional living. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Joanna Brooks, Associate Vice President for Faculty Advancement and Student Success at SDSU, is joined by her colleagues, Jessica Barlow, Executive Director of the Center for Regional Sustainability, and Danny Newell, Executive Director of Career Services, to discuss the Carnegie community engagement designation, research-driven partnerships and workforce pipelines. Brooks, Barlow and Newell explore how community-engaged research, livable wage pathways, and collaboration with 70,000 employers and nonprofits create regional impact for business and civic leaders. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jim Callaghan, CEO and President of TURN Behavioral Health Services, and Brad Bianchi, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, discuss improving lives through mental health, substance use, housing and veteran services across seven California counties. They explore the "Courage to Call" veteran campaign, strategic partnerships with private donors, and how people can engage in philanthropy that tackles workforce gaps, food insecurity, and teen recovery. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Pat McGrath, President and CEO of the Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation, discusses building a "San Diego jewel" from the cemetery's new amphitheater to the Avenue of Flags that honors veterans with meaningful ceremonies year-round. McGrath shares insights on leadership, philanthropy, and how the San Diego community can support impactful veteran-focused initiatives. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Stephanie Ortega, Chief Operating Officer of Promises2Kids, is joined by Ayano Morrissette, a Foster Futures participant, and Gabrielle Wesley, a Guardian Scholar and founder of Gabby's Goodies, to discuss creating a brighter future for foster youth through trust, mentorship, housing stability, and education. They explore how the community can leverage philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and events like Foodies for Foster Kids, Distilled and Camp Connect to drive measurable community impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Brandon Harrison, Executive Director of San Diego Futures Foundation, discusses bridging the digital divide through low-cost computers, digital literacy and workforce development for underserved communities. Discover how strategic partnerships, Tech on the Go classes, and time, talent, and treasure investments drive impact and innovation for seniors, nonprofits, and small businesses. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Joaquin Luken, Executive Director of the Smart Border Coalition, discusses improving cross border mobility, border efficiency and shared prosperity in the powerful Cali Baja region. You will hear how regional conveners and connectors are driving innovation in ports of entry, medical tourism, workforce development and cross border education that fuels economic growth. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Andrew Blum, Senior Program Director for the Burnham Center for Community Advancement, discusses the OneSD initiative to strengthen our community fabric through trust, safety and engagement. He shares how cross-sector collaboration, data, and aligned leadership can help San Diego tackle complex regional challenges and reduce division. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jim Callaghan, President and CEO of Turn Behavioral Health Services, and Alex Goodman, District Director for Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, discuss the power of volunteers ... the "boots on the ground." They chat about how executive leadership, strategic networking, and community-based mental health partnerships drive high-impact philanthropy and nonprofit innovation. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Tad Parzen, President & CEO of the Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA), is joined by Brandon Harrison, Executive Director of San Diego Futures Foundation, and Adrienne Cisneros-Selekman, Community Relations Liaison for Supervisor Jim Desmond, discuss the importance of the NCPC 39th Annual Volunteer Awards Celebration, BCCA's One SD and the power of volunteers as the "engine" and "heartbeat" of community impact. They explore regional leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and closing the digital divide for seniors and underserved residents to drive measurable results. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jim Callaghan, President and CEO of Turn Behavioral Health Services, talks about how volunteers, interns, and community-based organizations power mental health innovation. He shouts out the Courage to Call program supporting veterans and active duty military, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, and why strategic philanthropy matters to regional leaders. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Neville Billimoria, Board President for the North County Philanthropy Council (NCPC), Del Lewis, a NCPC Board member and serial entrepreneur, and Jim Davis, NCPC Executive Director, discuss the NCPC 39th Annual Volunteer Awards Celebration and the "unsung heroes" powering our region. They explore volunteerism as the greatest form of philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, impact investment, and how social impact organizations drive the economic engine executives rely on. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nico Marcolongo, Advisory Committee Member for the G.I. Film Festival, and Jeanne Scott, producer of "The Craftsman," a G.I Film Festival entrant, discuss how films by, for, and about the military help bridge the gap between veterans and the broader community. They explore veteran leadership, community impact, and why supporting the May 6-8 G.I. Film Festival at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park matters to civic and business leaders alike. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Teresa Stivers, CEO and Sales Manager of Walden Family Services, and Haley, former Walden Family Services foster youth, discuss breaking the foster care‑to‑homeless pipeline through housing, education and life‑skills programs. They dive into leadership, corporate social responsibility, and strategic philanthropy for executives who want to drive measurable community impact and support youth independence. Listen
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Janet Hamada Kelley, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association San Diego Imperial Chapter, and David Crean, the Alzheimer's Association's Brilliance Gala Chair, discuss brain health, caregiving leadership, and the "Music Meets Memory" innovation transforming dementia care. Discover how philanthropy, research investment, and corporate social impact can change the trajectory of Alzheimer's for local families and workplaces. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Lauren Lockhart, Executive Director of the La Jolla Historical Society, discusses the Society's innovative historic preservation, and how arts and culture drive community engagement. Lockhart chats about the Society's 27th Annual Secret Garden Tour fundraiser, the Space Maker exhibition and its "Growing Together Family Festival." Discover how interdisciplinary exhibitions, school partnerships, and family festivals create meaningful ROI for purpose-driven leaders. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Morgan Appel, Assistant Dean and Instructor for UC San Diego Teacher and Community Education, Steve Lockett, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Prosperity for the County of San Diego, and Eden Brukman, Chief Sustainability Officer for the County, talk about the green economy and regional collaboration. They explore how sustainability, workforce development, nonprofits, and the military can drive long-term economic prosperity and climate resilience for the community. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Wes Lundburg, President of San Diego Miramar College, and Rodrigo Gomez, an English faculty member and AI innovator, discuss faculty‑led, student‑centered AI initiatives, guided pathways and building an ethical talent pipeline for the modern workforce. Lundburg and Gomez are bullish on how community colleges meet students where they are in their education journey, while preparing them for an AI‑driven future.
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Caroline Grondin, Founder and Executive Director of Grondin Community Bridge, discusses the mission of her organization to link San Diego communities to bring resources, human capital and support to underrepresented students. Grondin chats about her Circle of Impact program that funds pantries, garden and parent programs.
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
David Boone, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), and Jim Gruny, Community Liaison Officer for MCRD San Diego, discuss SB 1407 that calls for a full tax exemption on military retirement pay. Boone and Gruny explain why retaining veterans is a strategic advantage for California’s economy. They break down the data on military-driven economic impact, skilled talent pipelines and what business leaders and policymakers can do to support this movement.
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Neville Billimoria, Chief Marketing Officer at Mission Fed Credit Union and organizer of the May 9 "Joy Jam," is joined by Shayna Kaufmann, a forensic psychologist and cancer patient, and her husband, Eric Kaufmann, a leadership coach, to talk about how Shayna's "spirit of joy" played a key role in her amazing journey from terminal cancer to full remission. Billimoria discusses how the May 9 event at the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living from 3:00-7:00 p.m. will mesh community, music, healing and connection to generate collective joy for those who attend the event.
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Welcome to a SPECIAL "fusion" episode created between "Spotlight" and "Mission: San Diego Mission" to discuss SB 1407, an initiative to exempt military pensions from California state taxation. The episode took place on the USS Midway to support a press conference held by the San Diego Military Advisory Council and its CEO, David Boone.
The special episode of two Cloudcast Media podcasts, co-hosted by Charles Parisi and Noa Brady discussed the importance of retaining veterans in California. Guests included Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Christina Pineda, a 12-year Navy veteran and a Director with Courage to Call, a program from TURN Behavioral Health, and David Boone, the CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, one of the key leaders for SB 1407. They emphasized the economic and social benefits of veterans' contributions, highlighting the significant volunteer hours and leadership skills they bring. The conversation also touched on SB 1407, a bill aimed at exempting veterans' retirement income from state taxes, and the need for community support to pass this legislation.
Recorded aboard the historic USS Midway, they unpack SB 1407, a California bill focused on retaining veterans in the state, and examine:
- The economic impact of veterans’ pensions and spending power in California
- The hidden value of volunteerism, leadership, and community service veterans provide
- The multi-generational consequences when veterans and their families leave the state
- Why supporting SB 1407 is about quality of life, community strength, and long-term prosperity
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Moises Aguirre, Superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District , discusses opening doors of opportunity through college and career pathways in a binational border region. Aguirre shares how community schools, cross-border partnerships, and regional collaboration with business and education leaders are building a stronger, future-ready workforce. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Welcome to a SPECIAL "fusion" episode created between "Spotlight" and "Mission: San Diego Mission" to discuss SB 1407, an initiative to exempt military pensions from California state taxation. The episode took place on the USS Midway to support a press conference held by the San Diego Military Advisory Council and its CEO, David Boone.
In this episode, Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, filled in for Drew Schlosberg and David Boone (the co-host of Mission: San Diego Military) and was joined by Noa Brady with Cloudcast Media, during a conversation with Pete Mirisola, a 30 year Navy veteran and current AI & Autonomy leader for a global aerospace and defense indsutry company.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Michael McHale, President and CEO of St. Paul's Senior Services, unpacks the "tsunami of seniors," the hidden middle and our region's fastest growing homeless population ... seniors over 55. Learn how housing, healthcare and community partnerships can transform the aging experience and protect Social Security-era retirees. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Gretchen Burns Bergman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of A New PATH, shares how "heart not harm" and harm reduction strategies are saving lives and creating safer neighborhoods. She discusses addiction as a public health issue, the Moms United to End the War on Drugs program and how business and civic leaders can support effective community solutions. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Meagan McKissick, Vice President of Philanthropy for San Diego Oasis, and Michelle Irby, Intergenerational Tutor Program Manager, discuss combating senior isolation, promoting healthy aging and scaling intergenerational tutoring across local schools. They share how people can help with community impact through corporate philanthropy, cross-sector partnerships and engaging employees as volunteers to support low-income and at-risk older adults. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Tad Parzen, President and CEO of the Burnham Center for Community Advancement, discusses building a "think tank to do tank" that uses data-driven civic dialogue to make the region a better place to live, work, and play for all. Parzen shares how cross-sector collaboration, the One SD initiative and a problem-solving mentality over polarization can provide dividends for long-term regional goals and objectives. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Lauren Murphy, Vice President of Business Development at Prime Therapeutics, Executive Committee Member at Susan G. Komen San Diego and a 20-year breast cancer survivor, is joined by Abby Kim, Oncology Pharmacist and Director of Clinical Strategy at Prime Therapeutics, to discuss precision medicine, oncology innovation and patient navigation. This episode dives into how research, clinical trials and addressing financial toxicity and social determinants of health create better outcomes for cancer patients and their families. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Merrilee Neal, former Board Chair and top fundraiser for Susan G. Komen San Diego, and Leia Brune, Executive Director of Komen, discuss leadership, surviving breast cancer, and scaling impact through $1.1B in breast cancer research. Neal and Brune share how corporate leaders and executives can drive health equity, employee engagement, and community impact through strategic philanthropy and advocacy. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Krystia Rae, founder of Lavande Vitality House and a breast cancer survivor, shares how facing mortality reshaped her approach to leadership, wellness and impact. She discusses practical ways how people can experience fulfilling lives, lead with purpose and build heart-centered organizations. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Alexis Kimpl, a publicist and young breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Rebecca Shatsky, medical oncologist and clinical trials leader at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center, chat about the rising rates of breast cancer among younger women. Kimpl and Shatsky talk about the power of patient advocacy and the impact of research-driven care. Hear how intuition, early detection and community partnerships like Susan G. Komen shape healthier, more resilient workplaces and communities. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Colleen Ster, Founder and CEO of Reflections Publishing, discusses The Resilience Game Plan, growth mindset and communication tools that prepare today's students to become tomorrow's global change makers. Ster explores how people can support youth resilience, foster youth success and build future talent in an age of AI and rising anxiety. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Brandon Steppe, Founder of The David's Harp Foundation and a Prebys Leadership Award honoree, and Adrian Cantero, Community Engagement Manager for the Foundation, talk about how music, mentorship, and real-world production skills create an ecosystem of small business for justice-involved youth. They share how corporate partnerships, workforce development, and impact-driven leadership can transform communities and build a stronger regional talent pipeline. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, Marketing & Communications Director, discuss the Memorial's "250 years of Valor"; volunteer‑centric leadership; and community impact that resonates with today's executives. Discover how honoring stories of courage, valor, and sacrifice can elevate your company's culture and philanthropy strategy. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Stephen Minix, Vice President of Community for UpMetrics, discusses data storytelling, impact measurement, and getting capital to communities quicker with nonprofit leaders and funders. In this episode, he explores trust-based philanthropy, capacity building, and why relationships are your true currency for social impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Tom Davis, a longtime education and community leader, and USD basketball player, is joined by Mike Dupree, a former Helix High teammate of San Diego icon and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton, and Jim Bristol, a former Monte Vista basketball standout, to reminisce about their relationship with Walton -- on and off the court. They discuss Bill Walton's leadership, legacy, and community impact. This episode explores authentic stories of teamwork, servant leadership and how great people shape culture and business in our region.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Richard Lederer, author of 65 books and a longtime Union-Tribune language columnist, explores "sustainable humans," the power of words, and keeping the human in AI. Lederer discusses leadership, lifelong learning, and how vibrant elders, literacy, and local theater strengthen our regional economy and culture.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Carlos Stance, Founder and Owner of Bowlegged BBQ, and Jordan Stance, the BBQ's pitmaster, discuss building a family-run "safe haven" restaurant that turns customers into friends and community into family. They share how faith, quality, and purpose-led entrepreneurship drive customer loyalty. Carlos and Jordan chat about their emerging boot business.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Shannon Ratliff, Board Vice President of Suncoast Market Co-op, discusses building a community-owned grocery store in Imperial Beach to deliver healthy, affordable food options. She shares how cooperative business models, local farms, and impact-driven fundraising can strengthen the regional economy and inspire executive leadership.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Fiona Chatwin, Artistic and Executive Director of Villa Musica, shares how a "home for music" is expanding access to quality music education from Sorrento Valley to its long-waiting second location in East County. Chatwin discusses Musical Biographies, "healing through the arts," and how corporate and civic leaders can partner to support seniors, families, and emerging talent.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sean McClondon, Founder and CEO of the Sister Cities Project, and Leslie Bridges, Volunteer and Chief Impact Officer, discuss building an ecosystem that connects affluent and underserved neighborhoods to drive racial equity, economic mobility, and generational wealth in San Diego. They share stories of cross-community partnerships, workforce development and support for Black women entrepreneurs through collaborations with organizations such as the Jackie Robinson YMCA.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Richard Tassiello, President and Founder of Retirement Strategies Group, chats about "retirement made simple," behavioral mindset shifts, and Roth IRA strategies that can build true lifestyle security. Tassiello emphasizes how one should "pay yourself first" when it comes to saving for retirement and the importance of getting into a mindset of beginning to save for the future at a young age.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Shane Stamm'ler Adamson, Founder and Host of Voices of Impact, and Jim Yang, a Voices of Impact Co‑Host and Scriptwriter, discuss how student‑driven storytelling is bridging the gap between education and impact through powerful global youth stories. Adamson and Yang note how emerging leaders, social impact innovators, and future changemakers are using podcasts to elevate community voices and inspire real‑world action.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), and Deacon John Roberts, Chaplaincy and Wellness Program Manager, discuss innovative homelessness solutions, mind‑body‑spirit wellness and the power of FJV's more than 6,000 volunteers. Vargas and Roberts explore how executives can align corporate philanthropy, workforce housing, and community partnerships to create measurable social impact. Roberts chats about FJV's "bike" program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Cate, President & CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Jimena Villaseñor-Martinez, the Chamber's Business Programs Manager, discuss championing businesses, empowering leaders, and driving a thriving regional economy. They explore small business resiliency, cross‑border collaboration, and how executives can plug into the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem and leadership pipeline.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Diana Cervera, Community Engagement and Programs Manager at Media Arts Center San Diego, talks about how the upcoming San Diego Latino Film Festival, the Digital Gym Cinema, and media literacy programs create a pipeline for underrepresented voices and future leaders. Cervera is bullish on how strategic support of the arts, youth education and inclusive storytelling elevates community impact.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jim Davis, Executive Director of the North County Philanthropy Council, and Neville Billimoria, the council’s Board President, discuss nonprofit leadership, collaboration, volunteerism, and the council’s Impact Leadership Accelerator. They explore San Diego Gives, the Day of Giving, board governance, community engagement, and how executives can strengthen organizational impact through partnerships and purpose-driven strategy. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Tom Felkner, Executive Director of the San Diego Museum Council, is joined by Brian “Beef” Drechsler, Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum, and Alethea Arguilez, Executive Director of First 5 San Diego, to chat about Museum Month, leadership, service, and expanding access for 70+ museums across the region. This episode explores nonprofit leadership, early childhood education, and public-private partnerships. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
David King, Executive Director of the San Diego–Imperial Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HAIDTA), discusses regional drug trafficking, the fentanyl crisis, and overdose prevention. King chats about actionable strategies on public safety, community partnerships, law-enforcement coordination, drug demand reduction, school prevention, and federal-local funding to protect employees, families, and neighborhoods. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jason Nitz, Dean of School Culture at Cristo Rey San Diego High School, joins Cristo Rey student interns to share how their innovative work-study model creates a diverse talent pipeline for local businesses. Discover how executives can partner with Cristo Rey to advance corporate social responsibility, workforce development, and community impact through real-world student jobs. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Anthony Elliott, a police officer who was shot on duty and founder of Bulletproof Tony, is joined by his wife Laura Elliott, co-founder and keynote speaker. They share a powerful roadmap for resilience, recovery, and building a “bulletproof” mindset that prepares leaders for unexpected crisis and trauma. They discuss life diversification, failure as a strategic advantage, and how strong family, culture, and community support can transform the way executives lead teams through adversity. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Riley Tejcek, Captain and Officer of Recruiting and Sports at MCRD, discusses leadership development, elite team culture, and transitioning from Division I athlete to Marine officer and Team USA bobsled pilot. She shares insights on resilience, performance under pressure, and building high-performance teams in uncertain environments. A powerful conversation for executives focused on talent, grit, and mission-driven leadership. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Michael Hall, Captain and Assistant Chief of Staff for Religious Ministries at MCRD, and Natalie Bakan, Commander and Officer in Charge of Dental Detachment, discuss spiritual fitness, “a ministry of presence,” and building the “total Marine.” They share how world-class dental readiness and inner strength from higher purpose drive resilience, leadership, and mission readiness—lessons executives can apply to culture and performance. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Natalie Lamb, Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of First Recruit Training Battalion at MCRD, discusses servant leadership, recruiting, and “making Marines” through honor, courage, and commitment. She shares insights on building resilient teams, developing emerging leaders, and transforming young men and women into purpose-driven citizens. A powerful conversation for executives focused on leadership, culture, and mission impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rick Huenefeld, President of the MCRD San Diego Museum Foundation, and Jim Gruny, Community Liaison for MCRD, discuss how a “hidden jewel” Marine Corps museum connects shared history, leadership, and citizenship. Discover how San Diego executives can partner with this living textbook to support veterans, education, and community impact. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
David Hyman, Brigadier General and Commanding General of MCRD and the Western Recruiting Region, shares how the Marine Corps builds resilient, purpose‑driven leaders and strengthens the local workforce. Listen to insights on supporting military‑connected families, veteran transition, and community partnerships that return quality citizens to our region. Listen Where You Live!
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Sunny Cooke, President of MiraCosta College, chats about the college's mission to provide diverse educational opportunities, that include attaining a Bachelor's degree. Cooke highlights the college's dual enrollment program, which allows high school students to take college courses for free. Cooke shouts out the MiraCosta Promise, offering two years of free education to full-time students, while emphasizing the importance of social mobility and workforce development.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Donnie Dee, President and CEO of the San Diego Rescue Mission, discusses the organization's 70-year history of helping the homeless. The organization has evolved from a soup kitchen to a rehabilitation program, addressing the root causes of homelessness. The Rescue Mission serves 3,289 people annually. Dee discusses challenges faced by the organization, as well as the importance of instilling a sense of trust and relationship-building with its clients.. The Rescue Mission plans to expand shelters in North and East County.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mark Greenberg, Executive Director of End of Life California, and Grant Affleck, a volunteer for the organization, discuss how the organization supports end-of-life choices, including medical aid in dying. Currently, 11 states, including California, have legal end-of-life options. Greenberg and Affleck talk about the end of life eligibility requirements and processes.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Steve Breen, Director of School Communications at Cathedral Catholic High School, discusses his transition from being a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist at The San Diego Union Tribune to the Director of School Communications at Cathedral Catholic High School. Breen chats about his role in leading the school's branding, social media and website initiatives. Breen also touches on the plusses and minuses of using AI in cartooning and communications. Breen also discusses his authoring of children's books.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Connor Boyd, Technical Director at Trinity Theatre Company, and Jayda Heald, a Teen Leadership Participant, discuss their roles and experiences. Eddie Lukovic, Director of "Rabbit Hole," shares insights on the play's themes of grief and loss. The play, featuring a cast of five, runs from February 6-22, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.. Boyd and Heald discuss the benefits of the theatre's Teen Leadership Program, along with its youth education, adult improv and tap classes.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Pamela Narbona Jerez, Executive Director of the San Diego Early Music Society (SDEMS), is joined by Khalayla Thompson, the organization's Communications Coordinator, to discuss the Society's mission to present high-quality early music (medieval, Renaissance, Baroque) in small, intimate venues. They talk about the 2026 lineup of performances and emphasize the unique sound and improvisation of early music, performed on original or replica instruments. SDEMS offers educational outreach programs and collaborates with other early music societies.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Christina Connett Brophy, President and CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, talks about the museum's focus on San Diego's maritime heritage and its role in ocean conservation. Brophy highlights the museum's educational programs, including overnight stays for schoolchildren on historic vessels such as The Star of India. Brophy discusses the museum's collaboration with local organizations on blue technology and renewable energy initiatives. Brophy emphasizes the museum's efforts to diversify its storytelling and community engagement, including a new community advisory group and capital project called the Gateway Project.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Andy Strasberg, a baseball historian and author, discusses his latest book, Strasberg's Baseball Klediment Tales. Strasberg shares stories about his favorite baseball memorabilia, that includes the bat that New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris used to hit his 61st home run in 1961, breaking the longstanding record of 60 by Babe Ruth. He recounts his first baseball game experience at the Polo Grounds and his involvement in Billy Crystal's movie "61*" as a technical consultant. Strasberg chats about his long-standing relationship with the Maris family and his dedication to preserving baseball history.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Eugenia Welch, President and CEO of Alzheimer's San Diego, and Ann Owens, a community advisory committee member, talk about the organization's support of families affected by Alzheimer's through education, support, and resources. Welch and Owens emphasize the importance of early detection and clinical trials. Alzheimer's San Diego offers programs such as the ALZ Companions Respite and ALZ Ally programs. They also address language barriers by offering Spanish-language services and support groups. Fundraisers include a luncheon, a motorcycle ride, and a walk, with all funds staying local.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Saba Danford, Partner Engagement Manager for AVID Center, discusses the unprecedented success of AVID to prepare students for college and beyond as AVID high seniors realize a 95% college and university acceptance rate. Danford is joined by two AVID students, Emily Kimoto and Gabe Kay, who describe how their AVID experiences have prepared them to explore career goals and opportunities. Danford, Kimoto and Kay shout out AVID's emphasis on rigor, community, and personal development, fostering a sense of belonging and academic success.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Alex White, Co-Founder and Executive Director of ProduceGood, is joined by ProduceGood Board Member Susan Kobara to talk about the organization's mission to deliver the equivalent of 500,000 annual meals to those facing food insecurity through its more than 1,500 volunteers recovering excess produce from orchards, farms, Farmer's Markets and grocers. The volunteers distribute the excess food to more than 84 partners, that include Boys and Girls Clubs and church pantries.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Douglas Morton, CEO of the San Diego Blood Bank, discusses the importance of building a consistent, year-round blood donation program, highlighting the need for diverse donors. Morton explains the Blood Bank's 75-year mission, the Guardian Circles program for consistent donors, and the use of technology such as AI and machine learning for donor recruitment and precision blood matching.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Kandace Crystal, Director of Donna Orbits the Moon at Scripps Ranch Theater, and Susan Clausen, the play's sole performer, chat about the one-woman show that will run from January 25 to February 15. The play is about a Minnesota housewife dealing with a significant life event. Cyrstal and Clausen discuss the play's themes of empathy, humor, and the challenges of portraying a Midwestern accent. They also emphasize the importance of theater for youth, highlighting the skills and empathy it fosters.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Wes Lundburg, President of San Diego Miramar College, is joined by Rene McKee, Board President of the Miramar College Foundation, and Lisa Cole-Jones, Director of Development and Entrepreneurship for the Foundation, to talk about the college and foundation's missions, programs and services.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Learning Center (ECTLC), talks about the faith-based organization's mission to help break the cycle of homelessness, addiction and poverty. Dr. Hayden is joined by Tyrone Moore, Intake Coordinator, and Jon Roberdes, Lead Campus Advisor, to discuss their journey with ECTLC.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Rebecca Celes Mendiola, CEO of Collective Impact Solutions, is joined by Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent of the Vista Unified School District; Fred Buggs, CEO of Synergy Youth & Communities, Inc.; and NBA veterans Jud Buechler and Olden Polynice to talk about an inclusive basketball camp and conference organized by Collective Impact Solutions, Vista Unified School District, and Synergy Youth and Community Incorporated. The camp, to be held on February 6-7, features NBA veterans and aims to foster belonging and opportunities for students with special needs. The conference which will take place on February 11 at CSUSM, emphasizes parent-led efforts and inclusive education.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Falon Leszczynski, Vice President of Operations for Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), and Jill Thomas, the organization's Marketing Manager, talk about HGH's serving of more than 5,000 clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities on an annual basi. Leszczynski and Thomas note how HGH collaborates with many organizations on advocacy and community support. HGH upcoming events include the 16th annual Randy Jones "Run, Walk, and Roll" on February 7 at Liberty Station.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
The Face Foundation, a 501(c)(3) animal charity founded in 2006, provides financial grants for emergency and critical care to pet owners unable to afford veterinary costs. Led by Patricia Mendez-Damron, the foundation has assisted over 16,000 struggling pet owners, including Teresa Gelegonya, whose cat Max received $1,600 in emergency care and $8,500 in surgery costs that were covered by the foundation. The foundation's "Save a Life" program collaborates with over 200 vet hospitals offering a 25% discount. The foundation also supports pet owners who are unhoused through community outreach programs.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS), discusses the organization's adoption trial program, which allows potential adopters to test-drive animals for up to two weeks. The society is currently operating at 135% capacity for dogs, with over 700 dogs in care. Weitzman talks about SDHS's wildlife care and education programs. He also emphasizes the need for spaying and neutering to control pet populations.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Kevin Leap, publisher of the San Diego Business Journal, talks about the Journal's mission to cover local business news and its focus on small businesses, which make up a huge percentage of the local economy. Leap highlights the importance of shining a light on entrepreneurs and the challenges they face, such as revenue generation and media communication. Leap also discusses the critical role of nonprofits in supporting the local economy.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sidd Vivek, President & CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) San Diego, discusses the organization's mission to empower young people for economic success. JA programs like BizTown and Mission Fed Finance Park provide experiential learning, teaching financial literacy and career skills. Vivek emphasizes the importance of competency-based education, focusing on critical thinking, communication, and cooperation. He highlights JA's partnerships with companies such as Mission Fed Credit Union, which supports workforce development and personal finance education.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Shandon Harbour, President and CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego (ABC), and Earl Wederbrook, a board member of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), chat about the interconnection between the construction industry and the military. Harbour discusses her 11-year tenure with ABC, emphasizing the organization's role in training and educating contractors through its apprenticeship program. Wederbrook highlights SDMAC's mission to advance the partnership and communication between the military, elected officials, the business community, colleges and universities, and community based organizations. He notes the military's $62 billion economic impact on our region. Harbour and Wederbrook underscore the importance of transitioning military personnel into the construction industry, leveraging their skills and discipline. The conversation also touches on the personal impact of supporting individuals with autism.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Patrick Stewart, CEO of the Library Foundation San Diego, discusses the foundation's mission to support the San Diego Public Library through philanthropy, advocacy, and outreach. Stewart highlights the library's 37 branches and the challenges of underfunding and book bans. Stewart emphasizes the importance of literacy and the role of libraries in supporting diverse communities. He introduces the "Books Unbanned" initiative, a collaboration with several public libraries to provide access to challenged books through e-libraries. The program has seen over a million signups, underscoring the need for continued advocacy against book bans.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages, talks about the organization's mission to prevent or end homelessness in San Diego County. Father Joe's Villages provides comprehensive services, including a new 44-bed detox center, 248 recovery beds, and $90 million in funding for two new buildings, adding 287 units of affordable housing. Deacon Vargas highlighted the need for more behavioral health clinicians and the impact of economic factors on the homelessness.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Anne Marbarger, CEO of Curebound, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating cancer research in San Diego County, discusses Curebound's recent investment of $8.5 million to 23 innovative cancer research teams, including a $1 million award for pancreatic cancer research. The organization has funded over 140 collaborative research teams studying 25 different types of cancers. Marbarger emphasizes the importance of funding and collaboration in cancer research, highlighting Curebound's role in supporting early-phase research.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Natalie Hill, Director of Equestrian for TERI Campus of Life, shares her 16-year involvement with the nationally recognized organization that provides life-changing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Hill talks about her role in therapeutic riding. Kathy Sebuck, Founder and CEO of Marchitecture, joins the conversation and explains her transition from corporate tech to strategic marketing and leadership coaching. Hill and Sebuck highlight the TERI Equine Experience, which offers non-riding, ground-based interactions with horses to help regulate nervous systems and improve overall well-being.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Tim Reuben, an author, lawyer, and mediator, talks about his debut novel, Tequila: A Story of Success, Love and Violence, a legal thriller set in the tequila industry. Reuben, who has practiced law since 1980, discusses the challenges of writing his first novel, inspired by his legal experiences. The book follows the Ramirez family's multi-billion-dollar tequila empire, intertwining success, love, and violence.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nancy Sasaki, President and CEO of United Way of San Diego County, reflects on her seven-year tenure at the iconic organization that includes United Way's response to the debilitating pandemic. Sasaki, who will retire at the end of 2025, emphasized the importance of listening and adapting to ever-changing community needs to meet the challenges of fundraising and diversifying revenue sources.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rosette Garcia, President of the San Diego Women's Foundation, and Deborah Martin, CEO of Elder Help of San Diego, talk about the Foundation's mission to foster collective philanthropy for a more equitable San Diego, and Elder Help's services to help seniors remain independent, with a focus on addressing isolation. Garcia and Martin shout out Elder Help's reception of a $60,000 grant from the Foundation.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Fernando Leon Garcia, President of CETYS University in Baja California, chats about the university's mission to develop well-rounded citizens and professionals. The university, which has 8,300 students from 35 countries, emphasizes a liberal arts education with a focus on community and economic development. Dr. Leon Garcia discusses the university's collaboration with U.S. universities, such as SDSU, USD and UCSD, along with its efforts to integrate technology and hybrid learning models. The president highlights the importance of financial aid, with 80% of students receiving some form of support.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, discusses his journey from Tulane University to Connect, a nonprofit supporting San Diego County entrepreneurs. Connect focuses on mentorship, access to capital, and programs like Springboard and Cool Companies. Zanewicz talks about the need for more investment in our region, while shouting out the importance of university partnerships, military innovation support, and the potential for AI and healthcare integration.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Gil Alvarado, Chief Financial and Investment Officer of the Prebys Foundation, is joined by Mike Krenn, Managing Director of Prebys Ventures, to chat about medical research, healthcare and the arts, along with its investment of $50 million in early-stage tech and life sciences companies. Alvarado and Krenn discuss the importance of diversification within San Diego's defense, tech, and tourism sectors. The foundation also supports small businesses and nonprofits, addressing housing challenges through innovative investments. The goal is to create a sustainable, inclusive economy that benefits future generations.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Hugo Villar, Dean of UCSD's Division of Extended Studies, and Josh Shapiro, the division's Chief Impact and Strategy Officer, highlight the division's role in providing lifelong learning opportunities, including pre-college programs, workforce upskilling, and post-retirement courses. They emphasize the importance of skills over degrees, citing a report showing 60% of jobs don't require a formal degree. The conversation touched on the rapid pace of technological change, the need for continuous upskilling, and the significance of essential skills like communication and creative thinking in the evolving job market.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jeff Forbes, Founder and CEO of The Patriot Group, discusses the organization's mission to support veterans and military families. Formed in 2016, the Patriot Group helps veterans buy homes and provides innovative logistics solutions. The Patriot Group have around 60-70 clients.. Jennifer Cortes, VP of Strategic Partnerships for the organization, highlighted the importance of workforce readiness and partnerships with organizations such as the Center for Energy Workforce Development. Forbes and Cortes emphasized the need for legislation to keep veterans in California and the significance of supporting the trades.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Stephanie Ortega, COO of Promises2Kids, and two Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars -- Monica Quintero and Laura Hernandez.-- chat about creating a brighter future for foster children in San Diego County through programs such as Guardian Scholars, Camp Connect, Foster Futures, and mentoring. Guardian Scholars provides advocacy and professional development for former foster youth. The organization's holiday gift drive seeks new gifts for foster children, emphasizing the need for age-appropriate items.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Colleen Ster, CEO and founder of Reflections Publishing Company, talks about the company's mission to create global change makers through educational resources. Ster discusses the company's focus on equipping students with tools for mental health and resilience, emphasizing the importance of addressing issues such as self-harm and anxiety. She highlights the Resilience Game Plan, which includes versions for various age groups, and its cognitive behavior therapy framework.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Majors Rob and Amy Reardon, both Divisional Secretaries of the Salvation Army San Diego, chat about the organization's 160th anniversary, whose mission is to serve communities without discrimination, providing essential services like food banks, drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, and senior lunches. They emphasize the importance of belonging and community, with initiatives such as the Pathway of Hope program for families and summer camps for children. The organization relies heavily on volunteers and donations, particularly during their iconic bell-ringing campaign starting in November.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Liz Bui, CEO of Yulex Brands Corporation, discusses the company's mission to replace petroleum-based materials like neoprene and spandex with plant-based natural rubber. Yulex collaborated with Patagonia to develop natural rubber foam for wetsuits. Bui highlighted the challenges of transitioning from petroleum-based products, including the need for new manufacturing processes and the reluctance of brands due to costs. She emphasized the environmental impact of microplastics and the importance of sustainability.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Eric Thompson, Director of Communications and Marketing for the Alzheimer's Association of San Diego and Imperial Chapter, and Julia Chang, a volunteer community educator for the Association, discuss the challenges faced by the 600,000 caregivers in San Diego County, the importance of early intervention and the Association's $20 million in research funding. Julia shares her personal experience as a caregiver for her grandmother and highlights the "Empowered Caregiver" program. Eric emphasizes the significance of the FDA's approval of the first Alzheimer's blood test and the need for continued support and awareness.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sandy Young, CEO and owner of J. Walcher Communications, chats about her journey and the evolution of PR. Sandy discusses her transition on June 1, 2025, and her 16-year tenure with the company. She highlights significant changes in PR, including the shift to digital, the rise of social media, and the impact of AI. She also shares insights on crisis communication, advising clients to avoid "no comment" and to prepare key spokespeople. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of PR and AI's role in shaping communication strategies.
The PESO Model® was created by Gini Dietrich of Spin Sucks (https://spinsucks.com/peso-model/)
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere, hosts a special edition of Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community podcast at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Jim Wheyland, Veteran of the Year, shares his background, including his service in the Marine Corps and his involvement with the memorial since 2018. Wheyland discusses the memorial's history, its significance, and the unique experiences of visitors and docents. He highlights the memorial's inclusivity, the challenges of space, and the community's role in its evolution. Wheyland encourages veterans to volunteer and visitors to explore the memorial, emphasizing its importance in honoring individual veterans.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere and author of "Revered: The Power of Female Leadership," hosts a special edition of the "Spotlight on the Community" podcast at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Miles Bower, a 2004 Naval Academy graduate and Marine Corps officer, discusses his involvement with the Memorial Association, highlighting its unique role in honoring both living and deceased veterans. Bower emphasizes the importance of volunteers and the need for infrastructure growth due to the increasing demand for plaques. He encourages community support through visits, events, and donations to sustain the Memorial's impact.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere, hosts a special edition of the "Spotlight on the Community" podcast at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Nathaniel Donnelly, a Marine Corps veteran and trustee of the Mount Soledad Memorial Association, shares his journey from joining the Marines to founding the student veteran organization at San Diego State in 2006. Donnelly discusses the creation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill and his role as a trustee since 2016. He emphasizes the importance of community support through donations and memberships to maintain and expand the memorial, which honors over 6,000 veterans, many of whom are still living.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere, hosts a special edition of Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community podcast from the Mount Soledad National Veteran Memorial. Denise Larkins, Director of Operations, discusses her 18.5-year tenure and the memorial's mission to honor veterans from all wars. She recounts the memorial's evolution, including the purchase of land in 2015, which ended legal disputes. The memorial, which honors both living and deceased veterans, is preparing for a significant Veterans Day celebration. Larkins emphasizes the importance of community support and invites visitors to engage with the memorial's stories and history.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere and guest host of Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community Podcast, interviews Marcus Chischilly, a Marine Corps veteran and new trustee of the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Marcus shares his journey from service in Afghanistan to his current role, highlighting the memorial's significance in bridging community and military connections. He discusses the memorial's 250th anniversary celebrations and its role in honoring veterans. Marcus emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the need for younger generations to participate. The podcast is sponsored by Mission Fed Credit Union, which supports local causes in San Diego.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere, hosts a special edition of Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community podcast at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Hannah Morton, the Business and Membership Administrator, discusses the memorial's inclusivity and unique features, such as honoring living veterans. Hannah shares her journey to the memorial through a Hiring Our Heroes internship and describes her daily tasks, which include processing plaques and answering inquiries. The event celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Navy and Marine Corps, with plaques for Pendleton and Ellison. Hannah encourages community involvement through visits, memberships, and donations to support the memorial.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Cate, President and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, discusses the mission of Chamber, which has more than 2,000 member businesses. Cate emphasizes the economic impact of small businesses, which constitute 98% of San Diego's businesses. The Chamber collaborates with local chambers, universities, and organizations such as the EDC to support economic growth. The Chamber also manages LEAD San Diego, a leadership development program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Andy Soler and Fran Basson, Co-Chairs of the Invictus Games San Diego, talk about San Diego's bid to become a finalist to host the 2029 games. San Diego is one of six finalists for the 2029 games, competing against cities like Dijon, South Korea, and Kiev, Ukraine. Soler and Basson discuss the local support they have received from business, community and military leaders to bring the Inviticus Games to San Diego.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Adam Osorio, Associate Director of Communications at Bayside Community Center, and Kimberly Kustenmacher (KK), a community garden volunteer, discuss the center's mission to empower communities through services, education, and advocacy. KK shares her journey to volunteering through a QR code. Adam and KK talk about the Linda Vista Community Garden, addressing food deserts, and the importance of community engagement. Diana Gonzalez, a resident Leadership Academy graduate, joins Adam and Kimberly, to chat about the program's role in fostering community leadership.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ian Solomon, a senior at San Diego State University majoring in Leadership Studies, shares his journey from film production to leadership, inspired by a Levi's pop-up event. Ian chats about a company he launched -- Apali Productions -- focused on experiential marketing and creating immersive experiences. Ian plans to expand his brand into media and clothing, aiming for a comprehensive creative experience. The podcast highlights the value of leadership studies and entrepreneurial spirit in fostering community impact.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Laura Otis-Miles, Executive Vice President of TURN Behavioral Health Services, is joined by Brad Bianchi, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, discuss the organization's mission to provide mental health and substance abuse services. They highlight the impact of the holidays on mental health, noting a 20% increase in depression and anxiety during this period. The conversation also covers the challenges faced by youth, military families, and veterans, emphasizing the importance of coping strategies and community support. Turn's programs serve 14,000 clients annually, and they stress the need for increased awareness and support, especially during the end-of-year giving season.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Alexandra White, co-founder of Produce Good, discusses their mission to recover and redistribute citrus and produce to address food insecurity in San Diego, where 850,000 residents are food insecure. Produce Good captures about 500,000 pounds of food annually, providing 1.5 servings per person. They rely on 1,500 volunteers and collaborate with various organizations. Produce Good's website offers volunteer opportunities and donation options.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Melissa Peterman, Executive Director of Townspeople, discusses their mission to provide affordable housing and support to maintain it, aiming for a fully housed San Diego. She notes progress in reducing homelessness through affordable housing, behavioral health support, and shared housing initiatives. Melissa also discusses shared housing as a practical solution to homelessness, with over 1000 people expressing interest and 150 currently in shared housing. Townspeople's online store supports their mission.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jess Baron, founder of Guitars And Ukes In The Classroom, along with colleagues Annie Lee, Manager of Training and Development at MAAC, and Jeannine Venegas, Early Childhood Educator at Southwestern College Child Development Center, discuss how Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom integrates music into education to promote social-emotional learning and academic growth. They offer free training to educators and provide instruments to students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The program has expanded to include early childhood education, high school after-school clubs, and partnerships with public libraries for early literacy. They also collaborate with industry professionals for workforce development, offering internships and training in guitar maintenance. The initiative emphasizes the transformative power of music in education and community development.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC), discusses ECTLC's mission to transform lives, restore relationships, and heal communities, serving 150 children and 540 adults, including families and single individuals. She highlights the center's unique community model, which includes job training and life skills development. Dr. Hayden also emphasizes the need for community support, particularly during the holidays, and the importance of success stories in inspiring continued efforts.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rick Espitia, President and Executive Director of Wounded Warriors Homes, chats about the organization's mission, its new programs, and its Food Pantry.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jim Jessop, a Trustee of the San Diego History Center and the Managing Partner of the Jessop Clock LLC, discusses the history of the Jessop Family and the famous Jessop Clock, which will find its new home at the San Diego History Center after a major fundraising campaign to endow the clock.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Cesar Silva, the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the YMCA of San Diego County, talks about the Y's "Two Countries, One Community" agreement; its re-branding approach to community well-being and belonging; and the Escondido YMCA.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jeeyoon Kim, a San Diego classical pianist, chats about her new book, Beyond the Keys, and her newest album, Radiance. Kim's mission: to make classical music more accessible, creating a bridge between people and classical music.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Rebecca Celes Mendiola, CEO of Collective Impact Solutions, Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent of the Vista Unified School District, and Eve Lorentzen, President of the Vista Unified Special Education PTA, discuss their unique and impactful partnership. All three chat about the February 2026 "San Diego North County Special Education Conference and SYNC Inclusion Event."
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jourdan Ziff, a former professional soccer player and Co-Founder and Director of Marketing and Growth for Her Sports San Diego, shouts out the mission of Her Sports and the challenges women's sports face due to lack of visibility.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Debra Gookin, Service Director and Past President of the Point Loma Rotary, is joined by Dr. Richard Stakelum, Director to the "Ride the Point" Bike Ride, and Gale Krause, widow of the bike ride's namesake, Jim Krause, a rotarian, who passed away from pancreatic cancer. Krause talks about the life-changing work of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, which has received more than $450,000 from "Ride the Point" for pancreatic research. Stakelum chats about origin of "Ride the Point," while Gookin discusses the Rotary Club's longtime involvement and impact in the community.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Adrian Lawrence, Co-Owner and Director of Operations for The National Academy of Athletics, chats about the how youth sports can bridge gaps between families, schools and neighborhoods. Lawrence talks about the importance of character over competition and the power of play.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Larry Blumberg, President & CEO of Fleet Week San Diego, talks about the effect that the continuation of the government shutdown could have on one of San Diego's longstanding iconic events: Fleet Week San Diego. Blumberg discusses the mission of Fleet Week, the contributions of the military to the San Diego Community and those events that will not be affected by the shutdown.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Escondido and San Diego's very own Gabrielle Cavassa, a renowned jazz vocalist recently signed by Blue Note Records, joins Drew Schlosberg, the Host, and Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, to discuss her success, journey, and challenges, as well as her recent virtuoso performance at the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
AJ Curry, one of the country's top high school baseball players, talks about his experiences in playing in the prestigious Perfect Game All-American Classic in Petco Park; how he balances being an athlete and student; and his family's community outreach values.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nancy Laturno, Founding CEO and Artistic Director for Mainly Mozart, chats about its mission; its youth orchestra; and the largest Mozart Festival in North America.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, President of the Sports San Diego Board of Directors, and Marc Sawyer, Vice President of External Affairs, talk about the economic impact of increased tourism and hotel nights by producing events such as the annual Holiday Bowl, Rady Children's Invitational Basketball Tournament and California State Games, to name a few.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Adela de la Torre, SDSU President, is joined by Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, to chat about the new collaboration and transfer agreement between the two higher education entities. Smith and de la Torre are joined by Mark Cafferty, President & CEO of the San Diego Regional EDC, to discuss EDC's partnership with SDSU and SDCCD; its inclusive growth goals; and talent initiatives.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships, to talk about the Food Bank's 45th Annual Food Drive; the huge number of San Diego County residents that experience daily food insecurity; and strategies to deal with food shortages due to the government shutdown and federal funding cuts.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Amber Nguyen, Vice President of Process Innovation & Transformation Leader for Mission Fed Credit Union, discusses the use of Agile methodology to significantly improve its operational performance. Amber chats about the variety of careers at Mission Fed, as well as the credit union's long history of community outreach.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, Marketing Director, chat about the Memorial's Saturday, November 8 Veterans Day Ceremony that salutes the 250-Year history of the Navy and Marine Corps in San Diego County.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jenny Wilson, Development Director for Susan G. Komen San Diego, talks about one of the organization's signature events: the annual "More Than Pink Walk," slated for Sunday, November 2. Wilson is joined by Conner Gossel, Director of Marketing for The Broken Yolk Cafe, and Katrina Butler, a breast cancer survivor, to discuss their roles in supporting SGK.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Omar Gutierrez, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Business and Financial Affairs for Southwestern College, discusses SWC's offering of bachelor's degrees and its Options Middle College High School where students graduate from high school with an Associate Degree. Gutierrez shouts out SWC's new Student Union and Instructional & Discovery Complex; its Performing Arts Center; and its award-winning journalism program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mychal Edelman, CEO of FundaMental Health, chats about his organization's ethos: access to quality mental healthcare is a fundamental right. Edelman talks about FundaMental Health's mission and unique approach to ensuring that clients have access to quality mental healthcare through grants, case management and referral services.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jamie Moraga, Author, and CEO of Franklin Revere, discusses her "book writing" journey regarding the October publication of her first book, Revered! The Power of Female Leadership.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Bob Lehman, Executive Director of the San Diego Museum Council, is joined by museum CEO colleagues, Christina Piranio of the Children's Museum of Discovery and Jacopo Annese of The Brain Observatory, to discuss "Kids Free October." Lehman shouts out participating San Diego County "Kids Free October" museums, while Piranio and Annese discuss the missions of their respective museums.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Katie Rast, CEO of the Dr. Seuss Foundation, chats about the Foundation's focus on advancing early literacy development through strategic community partnerships and investments that inspire learning, spark imagination, and expand opportunities for all children. Rast talks about the Foundation's commitment to ensure that children develop a lifelong love of reading.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director of SACRA/PROFANA, talks about the upcoming October 18 performance of L.O.S.T. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas. Acosta is joined by L.O.S.T. composer Jason Carl Rosenberg to chat about the combination of Thomas Tallis' Lamentations of Jeremiahwith Rosenberg's L.O.S.T. Ascosta discusses SACRA/PROFANA's affinity for combining high-level, technical singing with community causes.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Fiona Chatwin, Executive Director and Artistic Director for Villa Musica, is joined by Nicole Olsson, Villa Musica Partnership Manager, and Steven Wade Adams, an acclaimed photographer, to discuss Villa Musica's 20th Anniversary; the November 15 opening of Intersection Arts; the importance of accessibility of music education; and its satellite programs.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Veronica Murphy, Founder of Write Out Loud, talks about her organization's mission of inspiring, challenging and entertaining audiences by reading literature aloud to audiences of all ages. Murphy is joined by Pamela Brittain, a Write Out Loud performer, to chat about its six show season of Story Concerts, in addition to the Poe & More Poeperformances in October and the Mano a Monologue performances by David Fenner on November 2 and 3.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Bill Lawrence, President & CEO of the San Diego History Center, chats about the importance of preserving history for the future by connecting the past with the present to create a healthy, vibrant and inclusive community. Lawrence discusses two of San Diego's historic museums: Presidio Park's Serra Museum and San Diego History Center's Museum and Research Archive in Balboa Park. Lawrence shouts out the REIMAGINE campaign that will coincide with the Center's centennial in 2028.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Todd Kaprielian, Foundation Chief Executive Officer for St. Paul's Senior Services, talks about the "hidden middle," seniors at risk of running out of resources and the many programs St. Paul's offers to ensure that seniors age with dignity.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jacob Rocha, General Manager of ArtWalk San Diego, chats about the 3rd Annual Bella Vita Fest that will showcase chalk art, and Italian wine and culture on October 18-19 in Little Italy. Rocha is joined by artist Cecelia Linayao, who will feature chalk art as performance art.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Joe Buehrle, an accomplished nonprofit executive and the new CEO of Home Start, discusses the organization's mission; its 18th Annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival slated for Saturday, October 25; and the myriad programs and services it offers to 15,000 San Diegans annually.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Brandon Joe, a UCSD senior, is unrivaled as a young networker. Joe talks about how he has leveraged his "off-the-charts" networking skills to become a first rate and highly valued podcast producer with Cloudcast Media.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Steve Bernstein, Executive Vice President and San Diego Regional Manager for the Banc of California, chats about the bank's vision for building a stronger, more connected San Diego through banking with a purpose. Bernstein talks about the importance of relationship banking.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Krystsina Shchelkunova, Executive Director of the Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization (SRISO), shouts out the essential services, education and community programs that promote stability, integration and well-being for those who have been displaced by the Russia-Ukraine War. Shchelkunova is joined by Chef Taras Klipin to discuss his role with SRISO.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Robert Wicks, Vice President of Philanthropy at Gladstone Institutes and the CEO of the Gladstone Foundation, talks about the impact of philanthropy as a social good; the endless possibilities of medicine today with the biomedical revolution and artificial intelligence; and the Gladstone Now Campaign.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Wesley Burt, Founder of +BOX and Director of Brighter Bites San Diego, and Gregg Burt, former +BOX Board Chair and Board Director of Brighter Bites, chat about the merger of +BOX and Brighter Bites San Diego. The Burts discuss the current state of food insecurity in San Diego and the importance of providing nutritious food to those in need.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ted Leib, Director and Sound Designer for the Kimberly Akimbo play at the Scripps Ranch Theatre, is joined by Debra Wanger, the actress playing a 16-year-old with a rare genetic disease that accelerates her aging process. Leib and Wanger talk about their respective roles in Kimberly Akimbo, which runs from September 26 to October 19.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Theodora Bellinger, Director of Artistic Operations for the San Diego Symphony, chats about the opening concert -- Ravel's The Child and the Magical Spells -- of the 2025-26 Masterworks season at the renovated Jacobs Music Center. Bellinger is joined by Jonathan Gilmer, Creative Producer of the Ravel performance, and Tasha Hokuao Koontz, a soprano performing in the cast of The Child and the Magical Spells.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Lisette Islas, CEO of Lifeline Community Services, discusses the organization's myriad programs; leadership in times of change; the importance of connecting behavioral health and economic mobility; and shifts in mental health needs for children of immigrant families.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jill G. Hall, a former teacher in the San Diego Unified School District, chats about her journey to become a best-selling author. Hall talks about the October 20 release of her new novel, On a Sundown Sea: A Novel of Madame Tingley and the Origins of Lomaland.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ellyse Briand, Events and Culinary Manager for Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, and Freida Casas, a Kitchenista and Cocinera Tradicional for Olivewood, talk about celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a special cooking class at Olivewood. Briand and Casas shout out Olivewood's long time practice of engaging youth and adults in hands-on experiences that connect them to nature, the origins of their food and sustainable living practices.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of the Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, talks about the Farm's mission of creating a serene environment of mostly rescued animals, while practicing sustainable, chemical-free agriculture. Barrelet chats about how the Farm serves as a living classroom for students.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Karen Koner, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at SDSU, discusses the mission of SDSU's School of Music and Dance, along with its new Masters Program in Music Education. Koner is joined by Chris Wilson, a junior in the music education program, whose goal is to teach music in the K-12 education space.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Amber Webb, a Trustee for the Future Construction Leaders Foundation (FCL), and Azahalia Valdez-Rosas, Executive Director of the Foundation, shout out FCL's programs; it's FCL Camp Teen Girls; and the Hard Hat Expo on October 18.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Pearl Mecenas, Founder of Gifted Blind Artists, Crafters and Knitters, talks about the organization's mission and how her personal background shaped her commitment to this work. Mecenas is joined by Jennifer Finlan, a blind artisan who lost her vision in 2012, to discuss Finlan's specialties in watercolors and pottery. Mecenas and Finlan chat about the October 4 In the Dark event, a collaboration with the University of San Diego.
Link to the event:
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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sean Boyd, Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC) and Director of the play Witch, is joined by Isadora Swann, an actress in Witch, and Audrey Boull't, a member of TTC's Teen Leadership Program, to talk about TTM's focus on youth programming; its Trinity Tots classes; and the October 17 through November 2 run of Witch.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Bestselling Author Scott McGaugh, Co-Founder and Founding Marketing Director of the USS Midway Museum, discusses the origins of the one of the nation's most popular museums; the museum's Freedom Park fundraising status; and the Navy SEAL Museum opening, slated for October 4. McGaugh chats about his transition into one of the country's most prolific nonfiction military history book authors, including his 12th book, Sitting Ducks, which will debut in June 2026.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Scott Sibley, Co-Founder of SHAmory, discusses his company's mission; demystifying Bitcoin to all age groups; creating STEM Authenticated Bitcoin education products; and the launch of its new podcast: "The Bitcoin for Families Show."
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Thorne, CEO of the North San Diego Business Chamber, shouts out the Chamber's new 2025-2027 strategic plan; it's September 9 signature event honoring first responders, military and community heroes; and it's focus on serving all San Diego County businesses and communities.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Janice Cipriani-Willis, Executive Director of Dorland Mountain Arts, talks about Dorland's 46-year history of bringing the arts to nature and nature to the arts as it creates a forum for resident artists from across the country and world to interact with local at lovers and creators.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Staci Reidinger, Director of the 2th Annual Cause Conference, chats about this year's iteration of the conference; key topics that will be addressed at the day-long event; and the importance of harnessing the power of business and community.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations & Community Manager at Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss the partnership between their organizations; San Diego Hunger Awareness Month; and the annual Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Adela Sanchez, a recent high school graduate and a Project Next Ambassador, is joined by Lisa Stout, Executive Director of Project Next, to talk about the organization's life-changing work in connecting education, industry and community for lasting change.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Jennewein, Editor and General Manager of the Times of San Diego, discusses the origins of Internet Radio, now better known as podcasting. Jennewein, the former Union-Tribune Internet Executive, is joined by Drew Schlosberg, who discusses how Jennewein got him started in the podcast business in 2007.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Carol Gendel, President of the San Marcos Foundation, discusses her organization's 38 years of supporting critical causes in San Marcos.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ana Hutz, Owner/Instructor of Namaste Fitness, talks about its upcoming Namaste On The Run wellness festival to benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego, slated for September 13; services offered at its two studios; and its August 20 fundraiser in Eastlake.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dorothy Howard, Board Secretary for Dynamic Inclusive Dance (DID), is joined by her colleague, DID Board member Stephanie Nichols-Rodas, to chat about DID's mission; upcoming Showcase event; and the transformative power of dance.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by Literacy Learning Collaborative, where they discussed how the nation's reading crisis can be solved.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by Shelley Zimmerman, the retired San Diego police chief, where they discussed her experiences visiting Nazi death camps and San Diego's Sister City in Israel.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by LEAD San Diego, where they discussed the San Diego County Leaders to be honored at the Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by UCSD ArtPower, where they discussed their launch of the 22nd season of performing arts events, including Clue: A Walking Mystery.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in studio today by the Children's Museum of Discovery, where they discussed their new name, 25th anniversary, and annual gala.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by the San Diego Automotive Museum, where they discussed how the museum "Ignites" students exploring careers in the automotive industry.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in studio today by Susan G. Komen where they discussed how breast cancer mortality has dropped by 42% since the founding of Susan G. Komen
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by Wahupa Educational Services, where they discussed how their services light the way for low-income and first-generation students to build meaningful lives.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in studio today by Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography where they discussed how they were taking steps to protect our planet's oceans.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency! Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by SproutLabs, where they discussed teaching students the science of how plants grow
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Joice Curry, President & CEO of c3Communications, is joined by Sean Curry, COO of c3, to discuss its 25-year history of working shoulder-to-shoulder with its esteemed clients regarding media relations, crisis communications and brand positioning.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Francisco Escobedo, a nationally recognized school superintendent and the Vice President of Think Together's "Leading for Success," talks about the Superintendent Leadership Academy; creating "transcendent superintendents; and the systemic impact of strong superintendents.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sam Mazzeo, Co-Founder of Fervor & Zeal, chats about the value of B Corporations; the mission of his organization that recently received the prestigious B Corp designation; and its support of artists and nonprofits.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rachael Orose, Executive Director of Words Alive, discusses the organization's 25 years of connecting children, teen and families to the power of reading; training community-based organizations in reading best practices; and its robust partnership with 80 schools and community organizations.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nancy Batterman, a longtime leader in the nonprofit arena, chats about her book, The Nonprofit Manifesto; the "One Page Strategic Plan; and her focus on helping nonprofit organizations reach sustainability.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Laura Josh, General Manager of California Schools VEBA, talks about the Association's support of public sector employees in accessing health care. Josh discusses VEBA's recent Economic Development Report that noted a savings of nearly $1.4 billion in public funds since its 1993 founding.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Victor Minces, a UCSD researcher and creator of the UCSD's Listening to Waves program, chats about his motivation to promote the science of sound, music and playfulness. Minces talks about training teachers to use curriculum that has students playfully exploring and creating sound.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Giselle Vallejo, Lead Clinician and Associate Director for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Veterans Village San Diego, talks about serving the entire military family; military to veteran transition challenges; and its deep roots in San Diego.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Al Love, a nationally recognized educator in the area of college and career readiness, chats about the formation of his newest venture, "Career Pathway Transformations." His organization will work closely with San Diego County's 43 school districts to train aspiring school administrators on how to partner with key local businesses and organizations such as the Classroom of the Future Foundation.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jenn Nelson, CEO of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP), is joined by Kieran de Terra, an Associate Lawyer for DLA Piper and SDVLP volunteer, discuss SDVLP's mission, its pro bono model and its support of nonprofit organizations. Nelson and de Terra are joined by David Tillman, CEO and Founder of ProPhound Kids, to talk about how SDVLP has provided invaluable services to the nonprofit.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Katy McDonald, President & CEO of Forever Balboa Park, discusses the restoration of park's Botanical Building and Gardens; its vibrant volunteer program; and how the community can support some of the park's deferred maintenance headwinds.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Hala Madanat, Vice President for Research and Innovation at SDSU, chats about the university's loft position as one of the top 5% of universities for its high level of research activities and its significant doctoral research degree conferral. Madanat talks about innovation activities at the university, along with future plans for SDSU in Mission Valley.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jane Lee, Chairwoman of the UCSD Asian-Pacific Islander Alumni Council, discusses the Council's work to create scholarships and endowment funds for UCSD Students. Lee chats about bridging graduating students with alumni to create a strong, sustainable network.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Kate Murphy, a reporter for Axios San Diego, talks about it's launch two years ago; the importance of local reporting; its variety of coverage topics; and its growing audience.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Lucille Ciudad Real, Principal of Carson Elementary STEAM Magnet School, talks about the school's partnership with Bayside Community Center, along with the its strong dual language program for native and English speaking students. Real is joined by Adam Osorio, Associate Director of Communications for Bayside CC, and Fernando Lucas, a former Bayside student, to talk about Bayside's Academic Club and Back-to-School campaign.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Elizabeth St. John, a Historical Fiction Author, chats about how her stories are grounded in her family's centuries-long history in England, and the importance of being relentless to uncover original archival sources. St. John talks about her recent book, The King's Intelligencer; then sheds light on her public relations experiences with the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Simpson, Director of National University's Center for Cyber Security, discusses the formation of the San Diego Cyber Clinic from $1 million grant funding from Google's Cybersecurity Clinics Fund. Simpson notes that the San Diego Cyber Clinic aims to grow an inclusive cyber workforce, increase digital security for all and serve as a model for regional collaboratives.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Edward Hershey, CEO and President of Home of Guiding Hands, is joined by Falon Leszczynski, Vice President of Operations, to chat about the organization 58-year history in being one of the largest providers of disability services in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Hershey and Leszczynski talk about the August 2 "Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl"; it's highly regarded Life Planning program; and its Client Social Club.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jennifer Zuniga, a NLBWA Board member, is joined by Diana Canales, a NLBWA member, to discuss the mission of the association and how its programs and services have benefitted both of the Latina professionals.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Meg Jacobsen, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, and Renee Lewis, Director of Youth and Family Education Programs for the UCSD Center for Mindfulness, talk about their partnership that aims to empower educators and school staff to reduce stress, strengthen mental health and exhibit greater compassion for themselves and for those they serve.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jeff Nevin, a world renown classical Mariachi performer and Mariachi Professor, chats about his journey to build a Mariachi program at SDSU's School of Music and Dance. Nevin is joined by Kassandra Saucedo, a Mariachi performer and a Public Administration major at SDSU. Nevin and Saucedo shout out the cultural and educational benefits of Mariachi.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Bill Barnett, CEO and Founder of the Smarter Minds Network, discusses his "Playbook for Life"; the ability to attract and build a network of smarter minds; how everyday is an interview; and that financial independence and smart investing starts early. Barnett talks about his book, Smarter Minds.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ron Stark, Board President for the San Diego Veterans Coalition, talks about the Coalition's work with more than 150 organizations, service providers, veterans groups and the like to identify gaps in the resources that veterans and their families need. Stark chats about the Coalition's STARR and Onward Ops programs.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jacopo Annese, Founder and President & CEO of The Brain Observatory, and Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, team up to provide neuroscience experiences to students through programs and camps at the Observatory that bridge science, art and education.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rodolfo Farber, President/CEO of Creative Builds Construction, talks about his company's mission; internship opportunities; and the importance of the Small Business Association's Mentor Protege Programs. Farber is joined by his colleague, Mario Lopez, Founder of The Border Group.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Janet Hamada Kelley, Executive Director of the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, discusses the national and local impact of those living with Alzheimer's dementia, especially the more the 160,000 friends and family members providing care for their loved ones. Kelley is joined by Doug Wright, President and CEO of Mission Fed Credit Union, to talk about his personal Alzheimer's story and why MFCU is supporting this important cause. Kelley and Wright chat about "The Impact of Alzheimer's on the Workplace Corporate Breakfast," slated for July 15.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mia Harenski, 2024-25 President of San Diego Rotary Club 33 -- the 12th largest Rotary Club in the world -- is joined by longtime San Diego region community leader, Wendy Urushima-Conn, who will take over the Club's reins for the 2025-26 Rotary year.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
LuLu Bonning, Executive Director of the San Diego Diplomacy Council, discusses the Council's mission; citizen diplomats; and its International Visitors Leadership Program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Todd Tibbits, President and CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County, the nation's largest YMCA, is joined by Dr. Mark Milliron, President and CEO of National University, and Dr. Chris Graham, NU's Executive Vice President of Workforce and Community Education, to talk about NU's "Nest Healthy Learning Center" and the partnership with the YMCA.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Mark Milliron, President and CEO of National University, chats about NU's ANDers Campaign, an initiative to support students juggling their academic pursuits and work and other key responsibilities. Milliron is joined by Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of the WD-40 Company and Co-Chair of the ANDers Campaign.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Drew Schlossberg and Charles Parisi reflect on nearly two decades of podcasting with purpose, spotlighting the impact of San Diego’s community and military. With new shows like SheEO Military and a relaunch featuring Rear Admiral David Boone, Cloudcast Media is leading the charge in local storytelling.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Steve Smith, the Director of the USS Midway Museum's Aircraft Restoration Program, talks about the importance of the program, along with the challenges of obtaining and restoring old military aircraft.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jack Gale, Director of the USS Midway Museum Docent Program, chats about the more than 800 volunteers of the USS Midway Museum, many of them in the role of docent. The 800 volunteers contribute more than 21,000 hours each month to the operation of the nationally recognized museum.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, President of the USS Midway Museum, gives an update on the status of the Freedom Park build-out, while shouting out the opening of the Museum's new Carrier Intelligence Center Exhibit, slated for June 27.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
This episode of "Spotlight on the Community" features Charles Parisi and Shreyasi Mukund discussing the San Diego Legion rugby team with owner Ryan Patterson and Jon Hinkin, President and CEO of the United States Rugby Foundation. They highlight the team's community outreach, including the Imagine Rugby initiative to introduce the sport to 50,000 kids by 2031. The San Diego Legion aims to make rugby accessible and affordable, with tickets starting at $10 for kids. They emphasize rugby's unique culture, inclusivity, and physical and mental health benefits. The team is preparing for a crucial game against Old Glory, and the foundation seeks support through donations, sponsorships, and community engagement.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jan Dunning, Founder and Director of the Cal Coast Academy, is joined by Krishna Kabra, an Academy parent and board member, to talk about the Academy's 28 years of unprecedented success, which includes an annual community service commitment from each student.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sean Boyd, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), is joined by three young actors to chat about their theater experiences. Boyd discusses TTC's support of the arts in schools and its upcoming summer camps.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sophia Lee, a member of the Creating Change Youth Council, discusses the mission of the Council and her award-winning short film/PSA "The Conversation," that addresses youth mental health and suicide prevention.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ragna Stamm'ler, the Founder and Chef for Ragna's Table, discusses the origin of her business; her business model; and the power of home-cooked meals. Stamm'ler is joined by her son, Shane, who describes his role with the company.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ernesto Jimenez and Alex Aldaco, Mission Fed Credit Union employees, are joined by Tom Murray, President of Front Runners and Walkers, to chat about their support of the July 19 San Diego Pride 5K Run and Walk. The trio talk about the beneficiaries of their efforts: LGBT Center's Youth Housing Project and San Diego Pride Community Grants.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nyla Henry, who for many years disguised her inability to read, took the courageous step to get help from the Carlsbad City Library literacy programs. Through hard work and diligence, Henry overcame her inability to read to become a featured learner in the "Voices and Faces" documentary produced by the San Diego Council on Literacy. Henry is joined by Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jennifer Bright, CEO and Executive Director of the Nature Collective, and Kristin Evans, Senior Education and Outreach Director, chat about the organization's renowned outreach to San Diego County schools and its habitat restoration efforts.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Peter Callstrom, Executive Director of the Burn Institute, is joined by retired Fire Captain Jeff Chumbley to talk about the Institute's annual "Firefighter Demolition Derby" fundraiser, set for June 15 at the San Diego County Fair. Callstrom and Chumbley discuss the Institute's fire and burn prevention programs and volunteer opportunities.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Alex White, Executive Director of ProduceGood, is joined by Chelsea Nelson, Director of Environmental Impact for Jimbo's, to discuss their respective missions to reduce food waste through a sophisticated system of food pick-up from retailers and delivery to nonprofits. White and Nelson talk about their 1,000-plus food recovery events annually.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Surinder Goode, Executive Producer and Host of The Goode Show, chats about her experiences as a military spouse and what motivated her to create a podcast to share stories about the life of military spouses.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Tara Lynn Gray, head of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, discussed her role in supporting small businesses. She highlighted the office's initiatives, including the $25 million SCALE Network, which provides legal, financial, and accounting support to 4 million small businesses in California. Gray emphasized the importance of democratizing access to capital, noting that for every $1 million invested, the state sees 88 new businesses and 5 new jobs. She also mentioned the Accelerate California program, which offers non-dilutive innovation grants to startups. Gray's background in advocacy and entrepreneurship aligns with Governor Newsom's vision for small business growth.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Traci Grove, Executive Director of AVID's SoCal Regions 9 and 10, is joined by her colleague, Jamie Yorba, an AVID Implementation Strategist. For 45 years, AVID, short for "Advancement Via Individual Determination," has closed the "opportunity gap" for underrepresented students. Grove and Yorba discuss the San Diego-born AVID program's focus on preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. Grove and Yorba proudly shout out the four AVID National Demonstration Schools in San Diego County.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the highly recognized and award-winning San Diego Humane Society, discusses the challenges of the proposed City of San Diego budget cuts that will have serious ramifications to animal services. Weitzman talks about the successful Animal Advocacy Day on April 29 and the upcoming Adopt-a-Pet Day, slated for June 7.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Director Robert May and Actress Melanie Mino chat about the production of Paul Slade Smith's Unnecessary Farce, playing at the Scripps Ranch Theatre through June 15.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Vanessa Brunetta and Alyssa Nieves, Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars, chat about how their experiences as Guardian Scholars led them to complete college degrees at UCLA and Cal State University San Marcos respectively. Brunetta and Nieves are joined by Faye Lupeton, Director of PR and Marketing for Promises2Kids, to shout the partnership with 42 restaurants to raise funds through the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign. All three talk about other Promises2Kids programs and services, including its much heralded Camp Connect summer camp experience.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sandy Purdon, Executive Producer and Founder of the Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom fireworks show, talks about the $100 million impact the show has to the local economy, in addition to the more than $1.4 million it has raised for the Armed Services YMCA San Diego. Purdon discusses how to best view the nation's 3rd Best Fireworks Show according to AOL.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Melissa Mahoney, Director of MCRD's Human Performance Division, is joined by her colleague Bonnie Keating, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, to shout out the Division's collaborative efforts with Certified Athletic Trainers, Sports Medicine MD's, conditioning coaches and the like to reduce musculoskeletal injuries sustained by recruits. Mahoney and Keating chat about the introduction of the Human Performance Division and empirical evidence of its success.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Colonel Kendrick Gaines, Assistant Chief of Staff of Recruiting for the Western Recruiting Region, and Gunnery Sergeant Jacob Smith, Course Chief for Marine Corps Recruiters School, talk about their mission; the current military recruiting environment; and why recruiting is critical to the success of the Marine Corps.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Colonel Peter Rummler, the Commanding Officer of Recruit Training Regiment at MCRD, discusses the professionalism of the Marines in the command as it sets the foundation for its warfighting success. Colonel Rummler chats about the command's approach to training, including how they train the MCRD officers and drill instructors, in addition to the modernization efforts within recruit training.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sgt. Sole T. Ibarra, Kennel Master for MCRD, and her colleagues, Major Kyle Randow, Provost Marshall of MCRD and Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Mendoza, Provost Sergeant, talk about the mission of the MCRD Military Dogs Program. They are joined by Corporal Sarah Grawcock, MCRD Combat Photographer and the handler for the MCRD Mascot, Lance Corporal Bruno, a bulldog. Cpl. Grawcock discusses a typical day LCpl Bruno's life and what it is like to be the MCRD Mascot Handler.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Warrant Officer Megan Harper, Marine Corps Band Director, talks about the bands legacy of bolstering patriotism in local communities through public performances. Harper is joined by Captain Austin Gallegos, MCRD Communications Director, to describe his outreach to the community at large to tell the marine corps story.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Joanie Schwarz-Wetter, Director of the MCRD Museum, and Ashley Petters, Marketing Director of the MCRD Museum Foundation, chat about the history in the making of Marines; how the Marine Corps is embedded in San Diego's history; and the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Isaac Brambila, Program Coordinator of inewsource's San Diego Documenters, discusses the history and role of the Documenters to engage community-driven journalists to cover public meetings.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, discusses the upcoming Memorial Day Celebration, slated for Monday, May 26. O'Connell is joined by the Memorial's Director of Marketing and Communication, Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, to talk about US Navy Seaman, Lakiba Nicole Palmer, one of 17 shipmates killed by a terrorist's bomb that struck the USS Cole. Seaman Palmer will be honored at the May 26 celebration.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Gerilyn Brault, Director of the San Diego Musical Theatre's performance of The Prom, is joined by The Prom's Choreographer, Xavier Bush, to talk about The Prom. Brault and Bush chat about the history of The Prom and the Academy program that oversees the Theatre's education department.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Cipriano Vargas, a member of the Vista Unified School District Board of Education, discusses the impactful programs of Vista Unified; the district's support for Mental Health programs; and his pathway from student to teacher to school board member.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Javier Guerrero, President & CEO of Coastal Roots Farm, and Kesha Dorsey, the farm's Director of Philanthropy, Impact Strategy and Communication, chat about the mission of the farm; its core impact areas; its integration of Jewish culture; and opportunities to get involved with the farm through giving, volunteering and partnerships.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Joey Landwehr, Education and Outreach Associate for Broadway San Diego, chats about the annual Broadway San Diego Awards competition, slated for May 25 that will feature aspiring high school musical theatre performers. ]Landwehr shouts out Broadway San Diego's arts and education initiatives.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego's Premiere Professional Choral Ensemble, and William "BJ" Robinson, Director of Music & Art for Christ United Presbyterian Church, the nation's third-oldest Black Presbyterian Church, to talk about the May 25 "Sliding Glass Doors" concert that will take audiences into the heart of American Black music through the lens of acclaimed composer, arranger and gospel scholar, Dr. Brandon Waddles.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ballard Smith and Dick Freeman, former Presidents of the San Diego Padres Baseball Club, go down memory lane to chat about highlights during their respective tenures. From the signings of Hall of Fame reliever Goose Gossage, starter Bruce Hurst and first baseman Steve Garvey, to the promotion of the famous San Diego Chicken and the road to the team's first World Series in 1984, Smith and Freeman reminisce about their Padres careers, as well as shout out the team's recent success on the field and in the stands.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Alexis Avina, Chief Early Childhood Education Officer, chats about the transformative impact of Head Start and Early Head Start; empowering families beyond the classroom; the importance of advocacy for early education and community investment.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jeffrey Sitcov, President & Founder of Doors of Change, talks about his organization's 24 years of serving more than 23,000 youth. Sitcov discusses the Homeless Youth Advocacy Program; Angel Team; and the annual Concert of Hope event slated for September 6 at UCSD.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rick Fultz, the CEO of Acurion, an exciting new start-up in San Diego's world class life sciences community, joins us in studio to discuss the simple but urgent mission of Acurion: to bring the power of precision medicine to more cancer patients, faster. Behind that mission is a leadership team made up of some of the world’s foremost oncologists, widely respected scientists, and global life science leaders. Rick does a great job explaning the world of cancer diagnostics today and how Acurion is looking to become a prognostics leader and the value to patients, families, and society.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Eva Matthews, the CEO of Mama's Kitchen, an incredible social impact non-profit which has served over 12 million meals since 1990, joined us in studio to discuss the importance of medically-tailored meals, their recognition as the first on the West Coast to be included in the "Food Is Medicine Coalition" and the launching of The Resiliency Fund to keep the meals rolling during a difficult funding environment.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Katelyn Woodside, a violinist and Executive Director of The VAPA Foundation, joins us in studio to discuss the incredible impact of the VAPA Foundation and their recent award of $1 million from the inaugural Prebys Sparx Award to bring transformative, in-classroom arts programs to over 4,700 San Diego students. In partnership with the Expressive Arts Institute and San Diego Unified School District, they are embedding expressive arts into social-emotional learning (SEL)—redefining how the community approaches youth mental health support, while expanding access to quality arts education. This initiative is more than a program—it’s a bold step toward a new way of thinking about school partnerships, public investment, and the role of community in student well-being.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sandy Basaka, the Founder and CEO of UniExchange, an online marketplace for students and by students, joins the show to discuss her start-up, a company intending to create a safe platform for student-to-student commerce, while also building a community for student entreprenuers to tap into a natural marketplace.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Listen to Teresa Gunn, the Founder & Executive Director tell the amazing story of Musicians for Education, a non-profit organization of artists, educators and community member’s dedicated to providing emotional, creative and educational support to teen mothers (ages 12-18) in urban San Diego who are at the highest risk of homelessness and incarceration due to the generational effects of drug addiction, alcoholism and poverty. Also joining the episode is Candice Reed, a public relations professional who supports Musicians for Education.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Ken Druck, a highly sought after mental health expert, talks about his latest book, How We Go On. Druck talks about how to survive tragic losses and how to cultivate hope, meaning, loving kindness, joy and compassion.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Lis Johnson, a revered retired superintendent and Adjunct Faculty at UMASS Global, talks about her passion for teaching students how to be effective communicators. Johnson, a mentor to many sitting superintendents, chats about effective communication skills that lead to collaboration in solving current real-world problems.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Nho, Director of Community Partnerships of the MathHappens Foundation, explains the importance of math literacy; the Foundation's community outreach efforts; and its collaboration with the Fleet Center in Balboa Park.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Ritika Bhawal, a mathematics and natural sciences professor at National University, talks about NU's And-ers initiative; her road to teaching; how team sports fosters resilience, collaboration and leadership; and how a "champion mindset" translates into the classroom.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
David Perez, North County General Manager of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships, to shout out the Food Bank's 13th Annual Gala, slated for Saturday, May 3. Perez and Moore talk about the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Neville Billimoria, President of the North County Philanthropic Council (NCPC), is joined by his council colleagues-- Jim Ristuccia, Mike Gellman and Josh Meza -- to discuss the Council's Leadership Development program; its promotion of the values of philanthropy; and its training in fundraising.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
CyberAegis, under the tutelage of Coach Paul Johnson, wins its 14th National CyberPatriot Championship, with two siblings, Ethan Zhao, Captain, and Evyn Zhao, Captain, leading teams in their divisions. You'll also listen to the leadership strategy of Ethan Zhao, developed over several years of being a member of CyberAegis.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Listen to Jacob Rocha, Director of Business Operations for ArtWalk and Mission Fed's Neville Billimoria discuss the 41st Annual Mission Fed ArtWalk, San Diego’s original fine art festival, filling the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | National leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Veronica Macedo, Director of Development and Community Relations for the Chicano Federation, talks about the Federation's Annual Unity Day Luncheon, set for May 2; the life-changing impact of the 56-year old Federation; and its volunteer and support opportunities.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Lisa Marcolongo and Keshia Javis-Jones, Advisory Committee Members for the San Diego GI Film Festival, describe the films and events that will be featured at the May 7-9 festival. Film screenings at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park will be followed by discussions with filmmakers, actors, directors and the like.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Lisa Stout, Executive Director of Project Next, is joined by Ambassador, Jaely Cevallos, to chat about Project Next's student-centered, purpose-driven and community-connected focus. Stout discusses the origin of the organization; its Future Centers; and the power of partnerships.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
John Amann, Principal of Cristo Rey San Diego High School, and Wendy Feldhaus, Cristo Rey's Corporate Work Study Director, talk about the mission of the school, its Corporate Work Study program and it's 100% college acceptance rate for its graduating seniors. Three Cristo Rey students -- Issac, Kamila and Regina -- join the conversation to discuss their Cristo Rey experiences.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Laura Tancredi-Baese, the CEO of Home Start, chats about the organization's annual Blue Ribbon Gala -- "A Night of Amore Soiree" -- set for May 3 in Rancho Santa Fe. Proceeds from San Diego's premier child abuse prevention fundraiser supports Home Start's vital programs and services.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Alicia Kitagawa, Executive Director of Life Sciences Cares San Diego, talks about the organization's model; its grantmaking to nonprofits; and its Project Onramp Summer internship program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Janine Mason, Founder and Director of the Fieldstone Literacy Network, is joined by four members of the Network to chat about how the Network has elevated their respective organizations. Joining Mason are Valin Brown, CEO of Alliant Education Foundation; Fiona Chatwin, Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica; Jen Nation, Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center; and Rhea Van Brocklin, Executive Director of Christie's Place.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dani Bedau, Associate Professor of Theater at SDSU, and Amelia Simpson, an SDSU Theatre Design and Technology Major, discuss student leadership and responsibilities in SDSU theatre productions; the SDSU production of Hamlet, led by a cast of eight female-identifying Hamlets; and SDSU's history of providing Shakespeare programming free of charge to local schools.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
John Freeman, Principal of Point PR Communications, talks about his career in sports and journalism; his father's six decades as a revered San Diego Union-Tribune reporter and columnist; and his pivot to ghostwriting "legacy books"-- first-person narrative tales and insights from compelling individuals.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Esther Chacon, a Center Director for St. Paul's PACE, is joined by Carol Castillon, PACE's Vice President of Operations,
to chat about it's mission and services that focus on providing care for clients in their own homes.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Mark Goldstein, aka Dr. Mark, the Founder/Principal of MGold Consulting, talks about the state of veterinary medicine; his life-threatening battle with pancreatic cancer; and hsi book, Lions and Tigers and Hamsters.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Anna Arancibia, Executive Director of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, talks about the Y's 82-year footprint in Southeast San Diego; its life-changing work to help families impacted by the devastating January 22, 2024 flood; and it's impactful summer programs that have been uplifting kids and families for decades.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Margaux Stack-Babich, Community Outreach and Engagement Manager for UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center,
discusses the Center's prestigious National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation; the cancer burden in San Diego County; its Cancer Health Equity Collaborative; and its podcast project, The Science Of.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Rebeca Sheehan, Vice Chair of Scholarships and Grants for the National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA), is joined by Denise Montero, Marketing Chair for the Association, to talk about NLBWA's mission, workshops, networking events, and mentorship and business development programs. Sheehan and Montero chat about the Association's Legacy of Success Brunchon May 4.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, discusses the district's significant community outreach to connect residents with career and academic education programs that align the curriculum with industry needs while supporting student basic needs. Smith is joined by Alex Becker, Program Specialist for Work Based Learning at the San Diego County Office of Education.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Lindsey Purdie, Executive Director of The Crossroads Foundation, talks about the organization's long history of helping women overcome substance abuse issues. Purdie is joined by Kaiya Walker, a Crossroads Foundation Alumna, who describes her journey from imprisonment due to alcohol and drug dependency to recovery. Purdie chats about the Foundation's "Pasta and Jazz" Gala fundraising event slated for September 19.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Grace Cassar, Luke Sampson, Lucca Deocariza, Brynn Schuler and Danielle Dobler, all undergraduate students in the highly acclaimed USD Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, share their insights about the Center and their career plans in the real estate field.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of The San Diego Women's Foundation, chats about the Foundation's 25 years of connecting, educating and inspiring women to come together in collective philanthropy. Cook talks about DEI and grantmaking, as well as this year's grant cycle that addresses social isolation and loneliness in seniors.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Diane Wintz, Medical Director of Trauma and Generational Health for Sharp Memorial Hospital, is joined by Kelly Wright, RN and Manager of Generational Health, and Shawna Fallon, Principal Gift Officer for the Sharp HealthCare, talk about the mission and programs of Generational Health.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Kim Heinle, Executive Director of the Bayside Community Center, and Demi Brown, Founder and Director of the Empower Language Academy, discuss the impactful collaboration of their organizations in the diverse Linda Vista community.Heinle and Brown chat about women leaders in Linda Vista; Empower's Community Engagement Initiative; and Bayside's Academic Club
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Colleen Kollar Smith, Executive Director for UCSD's ArtPower shows, is joined by Liz Bradshaw, ArtPower's Associate Director of Artistic Planning and Outreach, to talk about free matinee shows offered to K-12 schools in San Diego County; its LaunchPad program; and upcoming ArtPower shows.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Kyle Picar, Teen Ambassador for The Princess Project San Diego, discusses how the organization changed her life when she was the recipient of a free prom dress during her sophomore year in high school. Picar is joined by Karen Martin-Spellerberg, President of The Princess Project, and Sharon Wilson, the Project's Treasurer, to chat about the Project's mission and upcoming 2025 prom dress giveaway.
Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and Rebecca Evleth, Special Events and Volunteer Program Manager for the Memorial, talk about the upcoming 4th Annual Women's History Tribute & Brunch that honors the contributions of women in the military. O'Connell and Evleth discuss the Memorial's record-breaking year in 2024.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Shahriar Afshar, Executive Director of the Autism Society San Diego and a relentlessly passionate Autism Dadvocate, is joined by two of the Society's Board Members, Joel Anderson and Katie Phelps, to chat about upcoming events such as Lights, Camera, Autism and initiatives such as the AWARE social programs. Afshar discusses the number one issue facing autism families: lack of housing. Anderson and Phelps talk about the impactful work of the Autism Society of San Diego.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Cristina LePort, a cardiologist and author, chats about her thriller, Change of Heart. LePort also discusses the status of organ transplants in America and a new organ donation strategy that will have a profound positive impact on those needing heart transplants. LePort shares insights on her third novel, scheduled for publication in the Fall.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, the President & CEO of the USS Midway Museum, chats about the opening of a new exhibit in June, along with an update on the building of Freedom Park at Navy Pier. Kraft discusses Midway University and additional museum capital projects.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jessica Humphrey, a Professor of Dance at SDSU's School of Music and Dance, is joined by undergrad seniors Julia Elbert and Devin Hargrett, to talk about the school's innovative dance and music program; its new Dance Education concentration; and the upcoming Spring Dance Concert.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Maria Paula Lorgia, Artistic Director for the San Diego Latino Film Festival, is joined by the Festival's Director of Development, Moises Esparza, to discuss the March 19-23 Festival that will be held at AMC Mission Valley Mall and the Digital Gym Cinema.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mia Harenski, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, is joined by Jim Gruny, the Co-Chair of Rotary 33's Military Affairs Committee, to chat about the Rotary's venerable Camp Enterprise program and the impact of the Rotary's Military Affairs Committee.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ruben Davis, who began serving a life sentence at 16 for a murder and robbery conviction, discusses his 38 years behind bars before being granted freedom and how his life was transformed due to the work of the Center for Employment Opportunities.
Ruben is joined by Rob Smith, Site Director for the Center, to talk about the mission of the Center; April 10 event with Mayor Todd Gloria; and employment and funding opportunities.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jess Burger, National Operations Manager Girls Rugby, Inc., discusses the growth of girls rugby in San Diego; the upcoming season; empowerment based programming; and affordable and accessible programs.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere, a firm that advises and mentors small businesses on growth strategies, chats about her motivation to write a nonfiction book on the extraordinary journeys of 12 inspiring female CEO's.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Georj Lewis, President of Clayton State University, discusses the regional impact of his social mobility university.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Cipriano Vargas, a Vista Unified School District Board Member, chats about the importance of social mobility in the K-12 environment.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Charles Welch, President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), is joined by his colleague, Matt Ceppi, Vice President of AASCU, to discuss the need for social mobility to a core component of all institutions of higher learning.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nate Hilger, author of The Parent Trap, talks about his book; the need to quit overloading parents; and a blueprint for reform.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Octavio Martinez, President of the CSUSM Student Body, is joined by Kirra Robusto, a CSUSM Junior, to chat about the students' view on social mobility.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sam Rodriguez, Associate Membership Director and Ambassador for SPARTA Pride, discusses the organization's mission; it's community outreach efforts; and the impact of reinstating a ban on transgender troops.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Nora Carman, author of Tiger in My Tummy, discusses the inspiration for her book; confronting world hunger; her partnership with Kids Around The World (KATW); and her recent trip to the Dominican Republic with a KATW team.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Leaders from the Fleet Science Center, A Reason to Survive (ARTS) and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center share the power of their collaborative efforts in National City focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Eric Meyer, Assistant Director of Education and Engagement for the Fleet Science Center, is joined by Olimpia Vazquez Ojeda, Program Manager of ARTS and Jeni Barajas, Director of Youth Programs for the Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, to talk about the collaborative.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Steve Breen, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, chats about his work at inewsource; the Fentanyl Project; and illustrated storytelling.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages, is joined by Paul Delessio, FJV's Director of Coordinated Services, to discuss its expanded services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual that include adding Psychiatry and Harm Reduction outreach to the Street Health program and innovative housing solutions.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Martha Martinez, Head of Research and Evaluation at SEAL, is joined by Patty Chavez, SEAL's Head of External Relations, and Izela Jacobo, Senior Director of Multilingual Education and Global Achievement for the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), to talk about the SEAL/SDCOE partnership and the importance of Multilingualism.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Baltazar Perez, Director of Innovation and Partnerships for the Elementary Institute of Science, shouts out the Institute's 60-plus years of shining a light on STEM education and STEM-related careers.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jasmine LeFlore, Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, and Dr. Brittany Wheeler, the organization's Director of Education, chat about their company's mission; its roots and STEM Fairs.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Joseph Clevenger, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Programs for the San Diego County Office Education (SDCOE), shouts out SDCOE's bold "North Star" initiative to significantly reduce the number of students receiving free or reduced lunch by the end of the 2029-30 school year. Clevenger promotes SDCOE's 1st Annual "A Salute to Purple Star Schools" event that will recognize those schools that support military-connected students and their families. The event will be held on March 20 at SeaWorld.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Peter Callstrom, a longtime San Diego County community leader and new Executive Director of the Burn Institute, is joined by David Ott, the Institute's Board President, to talk about the 43-year history of the organization. Callstrom and Ott chat about the Institute's prevention and education programs; its Burn Survivor Engagement/Support Programs; and its annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser, slated for March 5.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Greg Mizel, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services for the Poway Unified School District, discusses the importance of educators' personal connection to students that create a sense of belonging at school. Mizel chats about the Herman's Way Project and the correlation between adult expectations and student achievement.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Catherine Breen, Founder of Stay Social Now, and Alex Kisgen, Stay Social's Director of Operations, chat about the need for adults with special needs to have a social network. Breen and Kisgen talk about Stay Social Now events and the organization's vision for the future.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ted Pawela, Executive Director of The Music Company, discusses the origins of the organization; its mission; and upcoming Music Matters benefit concert on March 15.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Niki Elliott, Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at the University of San Diego's School of Leadership and Education Sciences, chats about the Center's mission; the Heart-Centered Connections Certificate Program; and the Higher-Ed Professional Certificate in Trauma-Informed Neurodiversity.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dawn Hall Cunneen, Managing Partner at Cunneen Booth LLP--a trusts and estates firm -- talks about the importance of estate planning at all ages.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mark Powell, a former Vice President of the San Diego County Office of Education, shares his seven must needed school reforms.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Sean Boyd, Co-Founder of the Trinity Theatre Company, is joined by Ava, a 13-year-old actress performing in Annie Jr., and Vivian White, who is launching her professional directing debut in Seussification of Romeo & Juliet. Boyd, Ava and White discuss their beginnings in the performing arts.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Joey Landwehr and Noelle Caliguri, actors in the Scripps Ranch Theatre premiere of WHITE, chat about their roles in the James Ijames play and the contemporary themes highlighted in the play.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Bob Lehman, Executive Director of the San Diego Museum Council, and Andrew Utt, Executive Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, chat about February's Museum Month that offers free admission to San Diego County museums. Lehman and Utt are joined by Brian Zumbano, Chief Development and Stewardship Officer for the San Diego Foundation. Zumbano talks about the Foundation's partnership with the Museum Council in celebration of the Foundation's 50th Anniversary.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Christina Luke Luna, Chief Learning Officer for Digital Promises' Center for Learners Pathways, is joined by Bianca Alvarado, Director of Digital Promises' San Diego STEM Pathways Initiative, to discuss the mission of Digital Promise; the STEM Pathways Initiative; and the San Diego STEM Pathways Community Advisory Committee.
https://digitalpromise.org/initiative/strengthening-stem-pathways-in-san-diego/
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Fiona Chatwin, Artistic and Executive Director of Villa Musica, known as San Diego's Community Music Center, talks about the Center's history; a Prebys Foundation Grant to expand its Musica Biographies program; and its expansion to a new location in East County.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Lisa Dawley, Co-Founder of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education's "Pactful" Project, is joined by Nadiah Al-Gasem, "Pactful" Project Manager, and Ashley Ahrens-Viquez, Program Operations and Engagement Manager, to discuss the "Pactful" curriculum app and how it is used by thousands of students in 35+ countries to participate in the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Diane Nares, Co-Founder of the Emilio Nares Foundation, is joined by the Foundation's Executive Director-- Elsa Morales Roth -- to share the Foundation's mission, programs and growth. Nares chats about her book, His Place at the Table.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mercedes Elridge, a San Diego Blood Bank recipient, talks about how the resources of the San Diego Blood Bank enabled her to receive life-saving regular blood transfusions. Elridge is joined by Douglas Morton, San Diego Blood Bank CEO, to discuss the Blood Bank's new facility in the Clairemont Mesa area. Morton chats about the Blood Bank's 75th anniversary year and how a business can coordinate a blood drive.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Linda Doughty, Director of the San Diego and Imperial Counties California Student Opportunity and Access Program (SOAP), chats about Cal-SOAP's mission and services.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Ballard Smith, former President of the San Diego Padres, discusses the build up to the 1984 National League Champion Padres; the iconic San Diego Chicken; Beach Boy Concerts following Padres games at Jack Murphy Stadium; and the Padres unprecedented community involvement.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Charles Parisi, co-hosting for Drew Schlosberg, joined by Associate Producer Brandon Joe, enjoy a fascinating conversation with two "South County babies" who picked up their golden tickets of education and headed off to great UC universities, ultimately returning to San Diego to serve the public health needs of San Diego through the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Enjoy listening to Maritza Gomez and Dahlia Sandoval tell their powerful and inspiring stories
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Stath Karras, Executive Director of USD's Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, discusses the mission of the Center; the importance of the Center's strong interaction with real estate industry leaders; and its 20-year objective.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Janine Mason, Founder and Executive Director of the Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego, talks about the Network's diverse leadership programs; including the Clare Rose Sabbatical program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Kim Heinle, Executive Director of the Bayside Community Center, and Adam Osorio, the Center's Associate Director of Communications, chat about the Center's ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs in the Linda Vista community; its Linda Vista Community Garden, Bayside Co-op Garden, and Linda Vista Farmer's Market; and its myriad community outreach efforts.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Brigadier General James A. Ryans, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD) and Western Recruiting Region, discusses MCRD's historic legacy; the Marines approach to recruiting and training; and how Marines engage with the local community and foster relationships beyond the Depot.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Junee Esguerra, Chief Program Officer for the San Diego Senior Community Foundation (SDSCF), chats about how the Foundation's Senior Center Empowerment Grants are transforming the region's senior centers into vital community hubs. Esguerra is joined by Ashley Simpkins, Executive Director of Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC), whose organization has been successful in utilization the Foundation's grant program. Esguerra and Simpkins discuss the unique challenges of seniors and how SDSCF's Master Plan for Senior Centers aims to address these challenges.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mario Lopez, CEO and Founder of The Border Group, talks about the origins, evolution and the future of the CaliBaja region.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Shahriar Afshar, Executive Director of the Autism Society San Diego, chats about his role as a "Dadvocate" for families with autistic children. Afshar discusses the Society's new strategic plan that will have a dramatic impact on the lives of autism families.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Nancy Jones of National University, talks about her role as the Coordinator of the SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge. Jones is joined by Rachel Lee, a Georgia Tech student majoring in Computer Science with an emphasis in Cybersecurity. Lee chats about her experiences in cyber competitions.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Listen to Charles Parisi and Brandon Joe (guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg) sit down in studio with Courtney Pendleton, the Public Relations and Community Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, as she announces a new $500,000 "Community Is Everything Fund" to further its financial support for current and new collaborative social impact partners.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Guest Hosting for Drew Schlosberg, listen to Charles Parisi and Brandon Joe discuss author Dr. Sarah Federman discuss her new book "Transformative Negotiation" and the impact it can have on creating equitable futures and everyday changes.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Angela Zappia, Director of Development for Accessity, chats about the organization's 30 years of success in funding underserved entrepreneurs.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Randy Rebold, Event Producer of the Pine Valley Camp Christmas holiday festival, discusses the myriad attractions that attendees will experience at the festival that runs through Sunday, December 22.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Dr. Kat Donnelly, Founder of Azentive and its sister organization, Aswapna, and Sun Mutialu, Chief Strategy Officer, talk about their organization's initiatives of building food systems that make healthy food available locally to everyone year round. Donnelly and Mutialu discuss their goal to work with school gardens.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Phillip Coleman, President of the Block Club, is joined by La Raza Webb, Vice President of the Block Club, to discuss the Club's mission and its focus of supporting the Black Arts and Culture District. Webb chats about the symbiotic relationship between Afro Hair and water.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Enjoy this very special episode of "Spotlight" as Drew Schlosberg sits down with Deborah Serra, the author of the recently published "Lost In Thought" exploring the illusion of free will and subconscious decision making. This interview took place during a live "CloudTALKS" event held at UCSD's Studio 8980 in collaboration with UCSD Extended Studies.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Mia Harenski, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, is joined by the Club's Executive Director, Jordan Maharaj, to talk about the annual Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego Award, started in 1976. Harenski and Maharaj chat about Rotaract Clubs and the outreach to seniors in our county.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Chris Simpson, the Director of National University's Center for Cybersecurity, discusses San Diego Cybersecurity Clinics; cybersecurity careers; students providing free cybersecurity work for small businesses; and the SOCAL Cyber Cup.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
John Maffei, a legendary San Diego County sportswriter, chats about his 50-year career covering sports in our region. Maffei talks about a recent story he wrote about a former CIF Player of the Year who robbed a bank, was sentenced to four life terms for kidnapping and was recently paroled.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Derek Danziger, a longtime PR practitioner, talks about the recent release of his second children's book, Teddy the Tiny Tree. Danziger discusses the importance of storytelling and using stories to share messages of hope and perseverance.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
About Mission Fed Credit Union
A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, and Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, talk about "The Gap Minders" podcast that informs, inspires and illuminates gaps in our culture and provides solutions to tackle these gaps. Jose Cruz, a co-host of " The Gap Minders" produced by Cloudcast Media, discusses the new season ahead kicking off in January 2025.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
Eugenia Welch, President & CEO of Alzheimer's San Diego, is joined by her colleague, Nellie Hernandez, Bilingual Dementia Educator, to chat about the organization's mission and its outreach to provide Latino families with support that address their unique needs and cultural sensibilities.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
Dave Oates, Founder of PR Security Service and longtime crisis communications maven, discusses the "do's and don'ts of managing a crisis; the likelihood that an organization -- big or small -- will experience a crisis PR event; and how to prevent a crisis from occurring.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
Dr. Angela Bass, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Leadership for the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), chats about SDCOE's ambitious "North Star" framework, whose goal is reduce the number of students in poverty from 51% to 35% by the end of the 2029-2030 school year. Bass talks about the "Portrait of a Graduate" and multilingual learners
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
Erin Kennedy, CEO and Co-Founder of Girls Rugby, Inc., talks about the growth of non-contact, flag rugby programs in San Diego County for girls aged 6-14. Kennedy discusses the leadership and empowerment skills te girls learn through the program's curriculum.
Special Guest Host, Dr. Mark Milliron, the President and CEO of National University, steps in for a vacationing Drew Schlosberg and engages in a robust conversation with the CEO of Promises2Kids, Tonya Torosian. We even learn of Dr. Milliron's deeply personal connection to foster youth.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
Special Guest Host, Dr. Mark Milliron, the President and CEO of National University, joined by co-host Dr. Nancy Rohland of National University, steps in for a vacationing Drew Schlosberg and explores the importance of an integrated mind/body/spirit approach to education with Dr. Cristina Versari, the Founder and President of the San Diego University for Integrative Studies.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
Special Guest Host, Dr. Mark Milliron, the President and CEO of National University, joined by co-host Dr. Nancy Rohland of National University, steps in for a vacationing Drew Schlosberg and sits down in studio with Scott Wahl, the Chief of the San Diego Police Department.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
Special Guest Host, Dr. Mark Milliron, the President and CEO of National University, joined by co-host Dr. Nancy Rohland of National University, steps in for a vacationing Drew Schlosberg and leads an important conversation with Ben Moraga, the CEO of the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.
For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.
Phil Johnson, Artistic Director and Founding Partner of The Roustabouts Theatre Company, talks about the recent production of LOOPED; it's 2024-2025 season; and its Youth Division.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Center Provides Employment Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Job Seekers
Rob Smith, San Diego Site Director for the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), talks about the mission of CEO to provide immediate, comprehensive employment services to people recently released from incarceration. Smith discusses CEO's connection with hiring employers; its holiday toy drive; quarterly milestone celebrations; and Annual Fair Chance Job Fair.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Bill Birnie, President & CEO of Frontwave Credit Union and a Marine Corps veteran, is joined by Sarai Rodgers, Frontwave's Chief Human Resources Officer, to shout out the founding of the credit union and the launch of its Foundation. Birnie and Rodgers chat about the Foundation's five pillars of community support and its upcoming December 2 golf tournament.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, discusses the Memorial's Saturday, November 9 Veterans Day Ceremony honoring Korean War Veterans. O'Connell chats about MSNVM's education program and its membership strategy.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Eva Matthews, CEO of Mama's Kitchen, the largest nonprofit provider of home-delivered meals in San Diego County, chats about the 20th Annual "Mama's Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale." Matthews discusses the 34-year old organization's life-changing programs and services.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Stephanie Nichols-Rodas, a spinal cord injury survivor and Director of Communications for Rally4Reilly and Friends, and Belinda Drieci, a Rally4Reilly and Friends Director, chat about Stephanie's journey, her resilience and the organization's mission and programs.
They are joined by Jeff Sohlina, a Kinesiologist for Reneu Health -- who is also Stephanie's trainer -- to discuss Stephanie's extraordinary progress due to her grit and dedication to rehabilitation.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Charles McPherson, internationally recognized jazz alto sax virtuoso, is joined by Luke Little and Dylan Soto, students in SDSU's highly acclaimed jazz studies program, to talk about the November 14 "Charlie Parker With Strings" concert at SDSU's Main Stage. McPherson, Little and Soto discuss their musical journey, along with the benefits of being in SDSU's Jazz Studies Program, led by Bryan Levy.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
David Koontz, Director of Marketing for the USS Midway Museum and Chair of the San Diego Veterans Day Parade, chats about the November 11 parade, which will honor three D-Day veterans, all more than 100 years young. Koontz talks about this year being the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the Museum; its upcoming "Jingle Jets" holiday tradition on the Midway; and it's huge Freedom Park undertaking.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), and Mary Jo Scarpitti, FJV Clinic Director, chat about the organization's recovery, detox and sober living programs.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Diana Macis, Protective Services Program Manager for the County of San Diego Child and Family Well-Being Department, talks about supporting youth in care by becoming a foster parent, mentor of Court Appointed Advocate. Macis is joined by Yvette Romero, a former foster youth, who discusses her experiences in working with Denise and her colleagues.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Sharon Blanchet, Board of Trustees Chair for the San Diego Humane Society, talks about the uniqueness of the Society's Behavior Center.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Bridget Wright, Program Coordinator for the Sheriff Department's Reentry Services Division, chats about her division's mission and programs and its Peer Reentry Leadership Academy (PRLA).
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Tyler Muzic, Coordinator of the Sheriff Department's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Unit, talks about his dream job. Muzic discusses the current UAS (drone) pilots, roles and duties; the UAS missions, flights and trainings; and future of UAS technology in law enforcement.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Ashish Kakkad, Technology Manager for the Sheriff Department's Technology Services Unit, chats about the role his team plays in ensuring that all of the department's assets -- from squad cars to computers to cell phones and beyond -- are working at the highest levels.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Rick Lopez, Commander of the Sheriff Department's Law Enforcement Services Bureau, discusses the newly launched "Rise Above" Youth Empowerment Program and his longtime work with the gang unit. Lopez talks about other units under his watch, such as SWAT, Canine Unit, Search and Rescue and Emergency Planning to name a few.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.
Laurie Purcell, Vice President of Residential Services for Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), and Jill Thomas, Development Project Assistant for HGH, chat about the organization's programs and events that enable those with intellectual and developmental challenges to live independent and full lives.
Chris Vance, a Criminalist with the San Diego Sheriff's Department, talks about the work of a Forensic Scientist and the types of jobs the Forensic Chemistry Unit handles; the collaboration with the Medical Examiner's Office; the discoveries of the Marijuana Enforcement Team; and the challenges of the ever-changing seized drug landscape in our region.
Ian Crawford, a Tactical Flight Officer for the Sheriff Department's aviation unit, ASTREA, chats about the different types of missions of the unit; the importance of knowing your GPS coordinates when you doing outdoor activities such as hiking in our numerous mountain trails; and the Auto Helo Phone Number (858-866-4356).
Agustin Pena, a Deputy District Attorney and the President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA), shouts out the Association's mission to advocate for Latino representation in law. Pena discusses his journey to the law profession; SDLRLA's Project L.E.A.D. and Trial Advocacy programs; and the 2024 SDLRLA Holiday Gala in December.
Lindsay Smith, Executive Director of Girls on the Run San Diego, talks about the impact of running to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. Nelson discusses the 1,200 girls that are annually served by Girls on the Run.
Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean of UCSD's Department of Education and Community Outreach, is joined by his longtime colleague, Morgan Appel, a UCSD Assistant Dean, to chat about their innovative, transformational work in the post secondary space. Abeyta discusses his newly released book, Reinventing Lifelong Learning: The Coming Renaissance of Continuing Education and Community Outreach.
Mark Amado, Site Director for the Tomlinson Touching Lives Foundation, discusses the mission of the Foundation, founded by Hall of Fame running back, LaDanian Tomlinson. Amado is joined by Todd Ullah, Chief Strategy Officer for EdforTech, and Danielle Bush, EdforTech's Project Manager, to talk about STEAM Camps with Edison STEAM Elementary and Normal Heights Elementary schools.
Jenn Nelson, CEO of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP), is joined by SDVLP Director of Development Philip Stutzman, to chat about the organization's mission; its work with survivors of domestic violence; its Nonprofit Support Program; and its recent acquisition of "Free to Thrive."
California State Assemblymember Brian Maienschein chats about his passion for supporting the San Diego Humane Society. Assemblymember Mainschein has authored more animal protection bills than any other California Legislator.
Richard and Sharon Bockoff, the San Diego Humane Society 2024 Fur Ball Honorees,
talk about the importance of spay and neutering as an important solution to shelter overpopulation. The Bockoff's discuss the therapeutic impact of the human animal bond with seniors, children and everyone in between.
Michael Landau, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of Mission Fed Credit Union's Clairemont Branch, chats about how the adoption of his dog Barkley from the San Diego Human Society has changed his life. Landau discusses Mission Fed's support of the human-animal bond.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, chats about his organization's signature event, the 38th Annual Fur Ball. Weitzman discusses the myriad programs that will benefit from funds raised from the Fur Ball.
Dr. Chris Warren, Associate Producer of Digital Composition at SDSU, talks about the new SDSU Sound Lab; his popular Echo Thief impulse response library; and the intersection between the physical world and the digital world.
Tanya Ross, CEO of the Once Upon a Book Fair, is joined by author Jolie Tunnel, to discuss the annual event that features 75 authors, whose work ranges from children's books to young adult and older. The event will be held October 12 at the San Marcos Community Center.
Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival, chats about the Festival's mission; its 102 films and panels; its partnership with UCSD; Joey Travolta's inclusion films; the Women's Film Series; and the Festival's Impact Education Program.
Fiona Chatwin, Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica, discusses the organization's programming; it's expansion into Point Loma and East County; and it's All School Recital on November 24.
Sarah Federman, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution for the University of San Diego Kroc School of Peace & Justice, and USD Graduate Student Katelyn Alam, talk about Federman's innovative use of train travel to expose students to diverse regions of the U.S.
Wyatt Hinshaw, Founder & CEO of Fundamental Health, is joined by the mother (Cate) of Fundamental Health's first client, to chat about the mission of the organization and how Fundamental Health connected Cate's son with a health provider that changed the son's life. Hinshaw and Cate discuss Fundamental Health's impact since its December 2022 inception, along with the December 19 "Brunch with a View Gala" that will be held at the Viewpoint Brewing Company.
Makeda Cheatom, Founder and Executive Director of the World Beat Cultural Center, discusses the many programs and partnerships of the multidisciplinary cultural organization. Cheatom is joined by Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA. Cheatom and Acosta chat about their collaboration to produce the October 25 "Rumours Un-Covered" concert that features Fleetwood Mac's epic "Rumours" album. Cheatom talks about the Center's new and hard-fought-for 25-year-lease with the City of San Diego.
Patti Roscoe, one of our region's treasured community leaders, chats about her journey to form PRA Destination Management, one of the top destination management company's in the world. Roscoe discusses her passion for giving back through her service on myriad boards and her support of numerous nonprofit organizations.
Mark Burgess, a San Diego Rotary Club 33 Board Member and Chair of Club's Camp Enterprise 2025, is joined by Rotary Club President, Mia Harenski, to shout out the Club's history, impact and vision; its premier program--Camp Enterprise 2025; and its new Rotary 4 Way Test Essay Contest.
"Spotlight on the Community" Host Drew Schlosberg is joined by Cloudcast Media Founder & CEO, Charles Parisi, to talk about the Classroom of the Future Foundation's (CFF) work with all 43 San Diego County School Districts and key business and community leaders to support College and Career Pathways initiatives. Schlosberg, a longtime CFF Advisory Board Member, discusses some of CFF's signature events, including "Supe Tank 4.0" that will feature nine of the county's superintendents in a Shark-Tank type of event. "Supe Tank 4.0" will be held October 24 at the University of San Diego.
Mark Cafferty, President & CEO of the nationally recognized San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), chats about the EDC's mission, its inclusive growth goals and its trade mission in September and October.
Claudia Delgado, a Captain at the Poway Sheriff's Station, talks about the successful Junior Women's Academy; her law enforcement journey; and the diverse career opportunities in the Sheriff's Department.
Curt Brooker, Director of ArtWalk San Diego, discusses ArtWalk Carlsbad (September 21-22) and Bella Vita Fest (October 19-20) in Little Italy. The fine art festival in Carlsbad featured the work of more than 150 artists, while Bella Vita Fest showcases live chalk art, wine, food and music.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, talks about the continual overflowing of animals in their shelters, while offering a variety of tips to help reduce the overcrowding. Weitzman chats about the September's "National Disaster Preparedness Month," along with the society's iconic Fur Ball, slated for October 5.
Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, and Doug Wright, President & CEO of Mission Fed Credit Union, join forces to raise funds for the Foods 4 Kids Backpack program that will be highlighted at every Mission Fed branch in San Diego County. Castillo and Wright chat about the longtime partnership of their organizations.
Staci Reidinger, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cause San Diego and Director of the 26th Annual Cause Conference, discusses the social impact-themed event slated for Wednesday, October 23. Reidinger is joined by Jason Kruger, President & Founder of Signature Analytics, and Sandy Basaka, a 2023 Social Impact Collegiate Scholarship winner. Kruger talks about his company's sponsorship of the conference, while Basaka, a Senior at San Diego State University, chats about her experiences working in the social impact arena.
Steve Lim, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Palomar Family Counseling Service, chats about his work with North County middle school students; emerging adulthood challenges; the substance abuse crisis; and the importance of feeling connected.
Graham Bloem, Owner and CEO of Specialty Dog Training, talks about the superior level of personalized customer care his company provides to those seeking training for their pets and those looking for family and business protection dogs.
Melissa Peterman, Executive Director of Townspeople, discusses her organization's mission and services; its 100-Day Challenge; and its work with local hotels and motels, and homeowners to provide emergency housing options for those on the brink of homelessness.
Raul Pietro Ramirez, the Artistic Director of the Spreckels Organ Society, talks about formation of the the Society's Rock Band, comprised of Rameriz and some of the area's top rock musicians. Ramirez is joined by three of the six Rock Band members -- Harley Magsino (bass guitar), William Fleming (lead singer and trombone) and Chloe Lou (lead singer) --
to chat about the group's concerts and the goals of the band.
Dennis Peters, makes his Scripps Ranch Theatre debut by playing 40 diverse characters in the one-person play, Fully Committed, that runs from September 6 through September 29. Peters is joined by Fully Committed Director, Ted Leib, to chat about the benefits and challenges of directing and acting in a one person show.
Denise Goodson, widow of Solon Goodson, is joined by her daughter, Christal Aikey, to talk about the impact the Southern California Hospice Foundation and Heavenly Home had on their beloved Solon during the final stages of his life.
Goodson and Aikey are joined by Michelle Wulfestieg, Executive Director of the Foundation.
Kyle Kennedy, CEO of Urban Corps of San Diego County, is joined by the Teresa Leader-Anderson, the organization's Marketing and Communications Outreach Manager, to discuss the Corps' mission, services and success stories.
Kazeem Omidiji, Director of Community Relations for SDG&E, and Pauline Ma, SDG&E Community Relations Manager, talk about its company's community impact; its Inspiring Future Leaders Initiative; SDG&E Careers; and its Community Assistance Fund.
Steve Hasbrooke, the new CFO of Mission Federal Credit Union and an 18+ year employee of Mission Fed, talks about his organization's more than six decades of enhancing the lives of San Diego County residents. Hasbrooke chats about the current state of the national and local economies.
Emily Moberly, Vice President of Strategy & Impact for the Starfall Education Foundation, discusses the Foundation's "4-Part Learn to Read Series" and its Parent-Teacher Center website to engage Pre-K through 5th grade students in all aspects of reading.
Kerri Fox, Executive Director and CEO of Resounding Joy, chats about the organization's clinical and evidence-based use of music as therapy. Fox is joined by Alysia Elston, a Navy veteran, who talks about Resounding Joy's "Sounds of Service" veterans program, discusses her experiences in the organization's veteran band. The band will be featured at a October 5 fundraiser at a private residence.
Todd Tibbits, President and CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County, discusses the Y's focus on social responsibility, healthy living and youth development. Tibbits talks about the Y's impact on more than 300,000 community members through camp programs, Expanded Learning Programs, Childcare Resource Service, as the Y is recognized as a convener, connector and unifier in our communities.
Dr. Ashanti Hands, President of San Diego Mesa College, proudly shouts out her college's innovative programs and courses that meet the current and future goals of its diverse student body. Dr. Hands chats about Mesa's Meditation Garden, its Wellness Vending Machines, MESA Center, the Small Business Virtual Incubator and its two Baccalaureate Degree offerings.
Veronica Perondi, Executive Director of LEAD San Diego, and Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, an EVP at National University and the Chair of the 2024 LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards, talk about this year's honorees that will be recognized on September 19 at Humphrey's Half Moon Marina. Perondi and Roland-Heinrich chat about LEAD's three programs: Advance, Influence and Impact.
Renato Paiva, Executive Director of Access Youth Academy, shouts out the mission of the Academy, which focuses on transforming the lives of underserved youth through academic enrichment, health and wellness, social responsibility and leadership through sports, namely squash. Paiva, a champion Brazilian squash player and at one point the world's 10th ranked squash player, discusses how squash will be introduced at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the leadership role that the Academy will play in those Olympics.
Alex Nunez, Chief Growth Officer for Neighborhood Healthcare, and Dr. Edgar Bulloch, the organization's Assistant Chief Medical Officer, discuss the massive reach of the health center, accumulating more than 500,000 visits at its 29 locations through San Diego and Riverside Counties. Nunez and Dr. Bulloch highlight the myriad services and programs of Neighborhood Healthcare.
Connor Boyd, Associate Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company and a performer in Company's production of 35MM, A Musical Exhibition, and Mia Dawson, also a 35MM, A Musical Exhibition performer, chat about the unique production. Boyd and Dawson talk about the Theatre's Fall classes; its school partnerships; and Trinity Tots.
Raul Prieto Ramirez, Artistic Director for the Spreckels Organ Society, discusses the history of the iconic Spreckels Organ; the Society's mission; and the San Diego International Summer Organ Festival. Prieto Ramirez is joined by Michael Gerdes, Director of Orchestras at SDSU and the conductor of the August 19 "Organ & Orchestra Concertos."
Jose Cruz, longtime CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, chats about the 38-year history of the Council, along with The Truth About Reading Documentary, that delves into the illiteracy problem in our country and proposed solutions for a future where every child learns to read proficiently.
Attorney Dawn Hall Cunneen, Founding Partner of Cunneen Booth LLP, discusses the importance of having a trust to ensure that estates do not go into probate. Cunneen talks about the Corporate Transparency Act, a requirement that many small business owners are unaware that they have to complete.
David Boone, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, discuss the mission of their respective organizations; the enormous financial impact of the military in our region; the annual SDMAC Achievement Awards event slated for August 22; and the Foundation's upcoming reception and auction at the event.
Joe Sammartino, the new Board Chair for Access Youth Academy, talks about the Academy's expansion of school partners and students they are serving. Sammartino is joined by Blair Sadler, immediate past Board Chair, to chat about squash being designated as an Olympic sport for Los Angeles in 2028 and for the Academy to play a major role in expanding its pilot program at the 2028 Olympics.
Shelley Zimmerman, Retired Chief of Police for San Diego, discusses her involvement in reforming Proposition 47 by taking a leadership role in placing Proposition 36 on the November ballot. Zimmerman chats about the homelessness crisis in our region, along with her passion to ensure police are able to use technology to prevent and solve crime.
Lindsey Purdie, Executive Director of The Crossroads Foundation, is joined by Candice Reed, a PR Consultant for the Foundation, to discuss its mission, vision and services. Purdie and Reed discuss their personal connections to the Foundation.
Wes Burt, Founder and Executive Director of +BOX, is joined by Nita Kurmins Gilson, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of ProduceGood, to chat about the missions of their respective organizations, and how they have teamed up to minimize food waste and ensure that those facing food insecurity receive healthy food.
Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center (SMSC), talks about the Center's Annual "Haute with Heart" Fashion Show and Luncheon set for August 17 at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Monies raised from the fashion show and luncheon will support SMSC's nationally recognized innovative programs that benefit and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
When we are in studio with Cheryl Morrow, the daughter of the national legend, Dr. Willie Morrow, you can expect a conversation infused with reflection, inspiration, innovation, and wisdom. This "double" episode does not disappoint. From the state of media and a discussion of intrapreneurship to legacy and product excellence, this episode is a tour-de-force. We're also treated to some insight on her plans for the launch of the C. Morrow Inheritance line of products.
We also hear Cheryl talk with respect for and admiration of her Dad, while also ending the episode with a few words to her Dad.
Haley Veniegas, a Director of Services, for the revered San Diego Youth Services, provides the backdrop on the state of teen homelessness in San Diego, while also sharing the well thought out holistic support they provide to homeless teens. Listeners also hear about the legendary "Storefront" which is the only youth emergency shelter, often having children as young as 12.
Juliet Terramin, the Business Development Officer for Accessity, shares the powerful mission and incredible track record for powering up local entrepreneurs with access to capital, knowledge, know how, and other supportive services. Having started 30 years ago with five loans for $6,000 in total, Accessity has now made over $70 million in loans, with $11 million alone in 2023. Listen in and learn all about this incredible business launch powerhouse, including their new EMERGE loan.
Nicky Moore, the Director of Training & Operations for Shelter To Soldier, joins the show in studio to share how they adopt dogs from shelters and train them to become companions to our veterans. Learn all about the 18 month training process and how lives get changed. You'll also hear about their upcoming "Be The Light" gala at L'Auberge on August 18th.
Taylor Wiesner, a client of Guiding Hands for 14 years, is joined by her Mom, Lori Wiesner, and Falon Leszczynski, the Vice President of Operations, and does an outstanding job of allowing listeners to feel the sense of family and love she feels from Guiding Hands. With 28 homes, 4600 clients,1000 employees and 55 years of service, Guiding Hands has managed to maintain its award-winning excellence in helping children and adults with intellectual and learning disabilities.
Jimmy Figueroa, the Manager of Donor Relations for True Care, delivers a compelling story about the True Care approach to delivering comprehensive, affordable and culturally sensitive services in its 23 community health centers. Through a hub & spoke model framed with an extensive partnership network, True Care has become an indispensible safety net for over 65,000 clients annually. Jimmy also makes a great case for the need for donations to fund the financial gaps for many of the services provided by True Care.
Betty Mohlenbrock, the Founder and President of Reading Legacies, is joined by Paul Bowers, Board Member, to share the inspiring and life changing work taking place at Reading Legacies. Focused on facilitating the development of supportive and lasting relationships for children through reading, Betty and Paul touch hearts and minds with stories of impact, stories of lives changed by being able to read to their children while distant.
Luke Harmon, the Director of Entertainment Operations, joins in studio to share the incredible mission of TERI, empowering individuals with special needs, while changing the lens by which they are seen. Luke shares the role of music and entertainment at TERI and the Campus of Life, while inviting all to come out and check out shows at The Bornemann, a brand new 200-seat live entertainment venue.
Kris Kelly, Director of Partnerships for the San Diego Senior Community Foundation, is joined by the Foundation's Marketing Director, Thomas Sherman, to talk about the Foundation's vision of a world where all seniors enjoy a healthy, dynamic way of life. Kelly and Sherman discuss their Senior Center Master Plan and "No Senior Alone" Campaign
Stephanie Nichols-Rodas, Director of Communications for Rally4Reilly & Friends, chats about her spinal injury story; the mission of the organization; and how she helps others with spinal cord injuries to thrive and not just survive. Nichols-Rodas is joined by Mark Daggett, the Founder and Executive Director of Rally4Reilly & Friends, to chat about the organization's fundraising events.
Kerri Fox, Executive Director and CEO of Resounding Joy, discusses her organization's dedication to transforming lives through the healing power of music therapy. Fox chats about the clients they serve.
Karen Van Ness, Treasurer of the San Diego Association Realtors, talks about the myriad educational programs offered to the Association's massive membership.
Teresa Valenzuela, Community Outreach Manager for the San Diego Futures Foundation, and Irina Prokhorova, Lead Digital Navigator for the Foundation, discuss the Foundation's mission and its Digital Bridge Initiative.
Capt. Todd Perry, USN SEAL (Ret.) and the Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego, chats about the securing of Downtown San Diego location for the Museum. Perry talks about the history of the Navy SEALS and its legacy in San Diego.
Steven Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Honorguard Coffee and a retired USMC Staff Sergeant, discusses how providing resources to pair veterans with service dogs is an important piece of solving the veteran suicide crisis. Ferguson talks about his gripping personal story and how his Border Collie service dog -- Venus -- has helped him recover from an intensely dark period in his life after retiring from the Marine Corps.
Mark Powell, 2024 President-Elect of the San Diego Association of Realtors, chats about SDAR's mission; the stripping of private property rights; why homes are so expensive in San Diego; and the Association's key initiatives.
Sharlene O'Keefe, Executive Director of Poway OnStage, talks about its 35th Anniversary Year; its 2024-25 Performance Series; and its Arts in Education outreach to more than 100,000 San Diego County students.
Sylvia Echeverria, School Administrator for the San Diego Unified School District's Home Hospital and Transition Supports program, talks about the instructional services offered to those students who are homebound or are in hospitals or mental health facilities due the serious nature of their physical or mental health condition.
Dr. Jenni Owen, Acting CEO of the Urban Discovery Academy, chats about the Academy's mission and vision; its partnership with UCSD Extended Studies and Reality Changers; and its four pillars of student experience.
Shaun Briley, Co-Founder of Factly News and Coronado Library Director, is joined by Martin Kruming, a longtime journalist and lecturer at SDSU's Journalism and Media Studies Department, to discuss the issue of news deserts and how Factly News and libraries such as the Coronado Library are addressing this growing issue.
Christina Piranio, the new CEO of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, shouts out the museum's popular hands-on programs that focus on play, discovery and curiosity. Piranio discusses the museum's new exhibits; its successful mobile museum outreach and it's September 7 "Ignite Their Spark" fundraising event.
Jason Spark, an Alzheimer's Association Board Member, chats about the Association's myriad resources that are available for primary caregivers and families dealing with those impacted with the devastating disease. Spark, who is joined by Mission Fed Credit Union President & CEO Doug Wright, discusses how he lost his beloved grandmother to Alzheimer's. Wright talks about Mission Fed's role in supporting the Association.
Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of the San Diego Women's Foundation, and Julie McKay, Foundation Board President, talk about the Foundation's collective philanthropy mission; its grant cycle process; and how critical issues of the region are chosen for funding.
Kelly Martinez, the San Diego County Sheriff, discusses the priorities of her office; the department's vast scope of responsibilities; and its focus on community outreach, including the RESPECT Project, Reentry Services and youth classes at the crime lab.
Afira DeVries, President & CEO of the Monarch School Project, chats about Monarch's programs and services with unhoused youth and their families and it's Chrysalis Center for the Arts.
Carly Topazio, Artistic Director & CEO of The Rosin Box Project, discusses the Project's upcoming show --DEBUTS-- in August; its outreach to Title 1 schools and underserved communities; and its unique approach to ballet.
Dawn Hall Cunneen, President of the North County Bar Association, talks about the organization's mission; its services to the public; its youth mock trials; and its focus on protecting the court's budget in light of the Governor's proposed budget cuts for the court system.
Andy Kleinke, San Diego Pride 5K Race Director, talks about the annual run/walk, that is slated for Saturday, July 20 in Hillcrest. Kleinke is joined by Courtney Pendleton, PR and Community Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, to chat about race details and the beneficiaries of the event: LGBT Center's Youth Housing Project and San Diego Pride Community Grants.
Sandy Purdon, Founder & Executive Producer of the Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks Show, discusses the West Coast's best fireworks show; the economic impact of the show; and the show's beneficiary: Armed Services YMCA San Diego.
Dr. Chris Graham, EVP of Workforce and Community Education for National University, and Dr. Cindy Janicik, Director of Public Safety Partnerships for the university, discuss the growing trend for lifelong learning, the importance of NU's approach to educating public safety employees, and its robust partnerships in the workforce and public safety arenas. Dr. Mark Milliron, President & CEO of NU, joins the conversation.
Dr. Mark Milliron, President & CEO of National University, is joined by Meg O'Grady, SVP of Military and Government Programs for NU, to talk about NU's history-long involvement with the military. Milliron and O'Grady note that the university was founded by a U.S. Navy Captain in 53 years ago and that 50% of NU's undergraduate students are active-duty military, veterans and dependents.
Aaron Locks, Founder and CEO of the National Academy of Athletics, talks about NAA's focus to bring youth programs to kids throughout the nation to teach them about success, failure and what it means to be a part of a team. Locks is joined by Abby Ross, an NAA Camp Director, to chat about its summer camp programs.
Sitara Sethi, CEO of the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities, is joined by the Foundation's Development Manager, Jill Weber, to shout out the Foundation's mission; its impact on small foundations and nonprofits in the IDD space; it's investment in affordable housings for the IDD population; and its upcoming "Day at the Races" fundraiser, slated for August 29 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
Chris Ing, Facilitator of MiraCosta College's Industry Outreach and Workforce Development, chats about his organization's programs; its internship partnership with the San Diego Workforce Partnership; and its unprecedented job placement rates.
Mia Roseberry, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Homes, talks about the organization's mission; its programs and services; and its upcoming golf tournament.
John Corcoran, Founder of the John Corcoran Foundation, and a literacy pioneer for five decades, is joined by the Foundation's Executive Director, Colleen Mertes, to chat about the The Truth About Reading Film, the Million Viewer Campaign; and John's literacy legacy.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, is joined by his colleague, Dr. Alexis Wohl, Wildlife Rehabilitation Veterinarian for the Society's Project Wildlife Program. Weitzman and Wohl chat about Project Wildlife; baby wildlife season; returning a mountain lion with a repaired fractured jaw to the wild; and the 14th Annual Wildlife Bay Shower.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses the growing State of Emergency in overcrowded conditions in our animal shelters. Weitzman discusses the Society's Remodeled Adoptions Center, and the June 27 "Day of Giving." Weitzman is joined by Heather Schneider, Wildlife Outreach Specialist for Project Wildlife.
Jennifer Bright, Chief Philanthropy Director and COO for the Nature Collective, discusses the Collective's mission; its education programs; its Habitat Restoration Efforts; and how one can engage with the organization.
Sunny Rey Azzarito and Anthony Azzarito, Co-Owners of Poets Underground, talk about their programs that utilize poetry for mental health healing and for making connections that reduce feelings of isolation, while promoting well-being. Sunny Rey and Anthony chat about their work with the schools that includes their Poetry Heals program at High Tech High.
Aubrey Hutchinson and Reese O'Driscoll, two Guardian Scholars of Promises2Kids, discuss their experiences at one of the top foster care organizations in the region. Hutchinson and O'Driscoll are joined by Faye Luepton, Director of PR and Marketing for Promises2Kids, to chat about the organization's Foodies 4 Foster Kids program; its June 13 "Distilled" event; and its popular Camp Connect program.
Allie Sarnataro, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Riding About Disability (RAD), is joined by Jake Anaya, a student rider and worker, and Rosalie Myers, a Student and Volunteer Mentor. Anaya and Myers chat about how RAD has had a significantly positive impact in their lives.
Michael Brunker, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, is joined by President-Elect Mia Harenski to shout out the Club's 100-plus years of impactful service and programs in San Diego. Brunker and Harenski highlight the Rotary Club's outreach in four areas of service:
youth, vocational, community and international.
Jacquelyn Ritz, Director of Vanity Fair, and Alyssa Anne Austin, an Actress in the Kate Hamill play, discuss the play's run at the Scripps Ranch Theatre. Ritz and Austin talk about the intricacies of Vanity Fair. Ritz chats about the Theatre's "Summer Improv Camp."
Magda O'Neill, Executive Director of the Golden State Ballet, is joined by the Ballet's Artistic Director Raul Salamanca to talk about the Ballet's iconic Nutcracker production, and it's upcoming Trifecta program of masterworks from the most recognizable names in contemporary ballet, slated for June 2 and 4.
Elizabeth Strout, Clinic Director for Ellie Mental Health San Diego, discusses her organization's focus on accessible, affordable and in-person quality mental health care; the Ellie Health franchise model; and its core values.
Elsa Morales-Roth, Executive Director of the Emilio Nares Foundation, chats about the Foundation's mission; it's services and Family Resource Center; Ride with Emilio; Snack Bags; and End of Life Child and Family Care.
Brigitte Blazys, Executive Director and CEO of Wahupa Educational Services, chats about Wahupa's long history of supporting students in their quest to obtain college degrees and pursue rewarding careers. Blazys talks about Wahupa's success in equipping students with the skills to facilitate active engagement with their college classmates, as well as foster meaningful connections with one another.
Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, a premier choral ensemble, is joined by Dr. Cory Hibbs, a renowned local composer, lyricist and artist, to talk about the June 1 World Premiere of All We Need: Meditations on Queer Being. Acosta and Hibbs discuss their quarter century of working together, as well as SACRA/PROFANA'S well-known community outreach.
Jonathan Burgos, Founder and Executive Director for First Gen Scholars, chats about his organization's mission; the services they provide; and their track record in helping students graduate without debt.
Dr. Jacopo Annese, the CEO and Founder of The Brain Observatory, sits down with Charles Parisi and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, to discuss the incredible human brain and the program he has built for students in San Diego to provide fun, engaging, and informative immersive experiences to learn about their brains.
Charles Parisi, Brandon Joe, and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, are joined in studio by the legendary Billy Moore, the President & CEO of ABC Youth Foundation, and his colleague, LeMar Slater. Listeners are treated to the amazing words of Billy as he describes the vision of his Dad, the iconic heavyweight boxing champion, Archie Moore, when he started the program. We also hear the raw emotion of Billiy as he describes the presence of his Dad each time he walks in the gym. LeMar, a leader and a former youth in the program, discusses its importance to the community, and the lessons learned along the way.
Charles Parisi and Brandon Joe, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, sit down with Katia Pessoa, the CEO and Founder of Pilates Room Studios, and Susan Farese, the CEO of SJF Communications, to discuss the history of pilates in San Diego, entrepreneurship and the challenges of starting a business, as well as some specials for listeners to help celebrate Katia's 20th Anniversary!
We also receive an update on the many happenings and new initiatives from Susan Farese, always a community champion!
Charles Parisi and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosts for Drew Schlosberg, sit down with Marianella Camarillo, the Executive Director of Miracle Babies, and Vanessa Osegueda, a Mom who gave birth to premature triplets. Vanessa Osegueda, shares her story of the love, support, and kindness she received from Miracle Babies while her babies remained in the NICU for 52 days. Also discussed was the new focus on maternal mental health, something listeners will feel deeply as they listen to Vanessa.
Jeremy Pearl, the new CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation comes into the MIssion Fed Studio to have a discussion with Charles Parisi, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, abojut the wide ranging services of the organization while also providing reflections on his new role as CEO.
Aaron Bullard, Director of Community Partnerships for Villa Musica, is joined by Nicole Olsson, Community Program and Camp Coordinator, to talk about the organization's year-round and summer programs, as well as its Link Up program.
Chantel Paul, Galleries and Exhibitions Coordinator for the SDSU School of Art and Design Gallery Program, talks about the program's exhibitions; its collaboration with the World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana 2024; and the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the University Art Gallery.
Peter Sibley, CEO of Journeys Map, is joined by Erin Tanner, Client Services Consultant, to chat about narrowing the gap between cybersecurity industry needs and available qualified candidates. Sibley talks about the challenge employers face in filling high-paying, emerging technology jobs.
Bobbi DePorter, Co-Founder and Board President of Community Alliance for Youth Success (CAYS), discusses the mission of the organization, its Discover Your Purpose Curriculum; and its May 31 Youth Success Conference.
Ryan Cottingham, a member of the San Diego "Walk to End Alzheimer's" Executive Team,
shares his personal experience with the devastating disease. Cottingham chats about the Alzheimer's Association San Diego and Imperial Chapter's programs and community outreach.
Jacob Rocha, Director of Business Operations for ArtWalk San Diego, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public and Community Relations Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, to shout out this year's Mission Fed ArtWalk in Little Italy.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined by Nathaniel Donnelly, Membership Program Manager, to discuss the Memorial's 70th Anniversary events, along with its annual Memorial Day Celebration honoring the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines who fought in the Battle of Sangin in the Fall and Winter of 2010 and 2011.
Angela Brannon-Baptiste, Co-Founder and President of the Board for It's All About the Kids Foundation, chats about Foundation's mission and her 20-year journey in bridging the weekend food insecurity gap in impoverished communities.
Veronica Murphy, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Write Out Loud, and Cindy Saylor, an Herbalist and Community Educator, talk about this year's NEA "Big Read" book selections of Circe and Mythology, and the community programming around the books. Saylor describes the Tea Tasting with The Sorceress event that she lead at the end of April.
Sean Boyd, Co-Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), chats about TTC's programs and its outreach to anyone interested in the world of theater, and its work with the San Diego County schools. Boyd discusses the TTC play, I Love You Because.
Jennifer Pillsbury, CEO/Executive Director of Pro Kids, First Tee San Diego, is joined by Roberto Rodriguez, a Pro Kids, First Tee board member, to chat about the mission of the organization; it's locations in City Heights and Oceanside; and its need for support of its program and events. Rodriguez talks about his personal journey as a Pro Kids participant when he was in middle school to his role as a Board member, and everything in-between.
Yolanda Franklin, Artistic Director of Common Ground Theatre and the Director of the play STEW, and Jamaelya Hines, an actress in STEW, discuss the play, and the mission of the 40-year-old theater.
Manny Keriakos, Owner of the Cheers Deli and Golden Cheers Catering, talks about experiences from his 35 years of being a successful entrepreneur.
Dr. Mark Milliron, President & CEO of National University, discusses the university's prominence in serving tens of thousands of diverse students on an annual basis. Milliron is joined by renowned mental health practitioner and educator, Dr. Alvin McLean, the Dean of National University's John F. Kennedy School of Psychology and Social Sciences. McLean talks about the more than 320,000 hours of clinical outreach in psychology and mental health his school provides each year in 43 states across the country. Milliron is bullish on NU's trifecta: Whole Human Education, Next-Generation Education and Value-Reach Education.
Liz Ramirez, the CEO of the Chicano Federation, chats about the programs and services of the Federation that reaches more than 50,000 individuals and families each year. Ramirez shouts out the organization's 55th Unity Luncheon, set for Friday, May 3, at the Hilton Bayfront.
Marcela Mercado, General Manager of Fern Street Circus, and Catalina Paz, Show Creator and Director, discuss Fern Street's Neighborhood Tour in City Heights, and its recent move into its first-ever dedicated indoor space at the former Central Elementary School building. Mercado and Paz talk about Fern Street's goal of bringing together people of all ages, cultures and experiences to share the joy of circus.
Mary Ann Pascal, a longtime resource parent who has fostered more than 400 children, discusses the critical role of the resource parent in reuniting children with their parents. Diana Macis, Protective Services Program Manager for the County of San Diego "Child and Family Well-Being" Department, chats about the recruitment of resource parents and the supports the County provides the resource parent.
Jodi Cilley, Founder and President of the Film Consortium San Diego, shouts out the annual G.I. Film Festival, that will be held May 6-11 at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park. Devin Scott, a director of one of the festival's featured films -- Long Live Xander the Great -- talks about his film and the importance of the festival.
Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, chats about the organization's mission to provide nutritious food to people in need, as well its valued Diaper Bank Program that provided more than 9 million diapers last year to families of infants and toddlers. Castillo is joined by Amy Jacobs, the Co-Chair of the Food Bank's annual gala, slated for Saturday, April 27 at the organization's 90,000-square-foot facility. Castillo discusses the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
Jessica Gercke, Public Relations Director for the Helen Woodward Animal Center, talks about the Center's 50+ years of changing the world of animal care. Gercke is joined by Barry Siegel, the Center's Corporate Sponsorship Officer, to chat about it's Pets Without Walls Program, and the unprecedented drop in animal adoptions around the country. Animal Center spokespuppy, Hogan, an Australian Cattle Dog, joins the conversation.
Janessa Wheeler, Annual Giving and Stewardship Specialist for Forever Balboa Park, is joined by her colleague, Phillip Sammuli, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, to talk about its never-ending work to serve as the lead private partner to work on behalf of all 1,200 acres of Balboa. Wheeler and Sammuli discuss the upcoming sPARK Awards, slated for May 9 at the San Diego Air and Space Museum; the new strategic plan; and its new Special Use Permit.
Micah Ducharme, a 12-year old student, discusses the publication of his first book, Adventures of Jerry the Pug: The Quest for the Secret Biscuit, An Egyptian Adventure. Micah is joined by his father, Joshua, who advised Micah on his literary journey.
Wyatt Hinshaw, Founder & CEO of FundaMental Health, chats about the organization's mission; the ways FundaMental Health differentiates itself from other mental healthcare companies; and his mental health journey.
Susanne Husby, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish San Diego, talks about the 5,000 wishes the organization has granted in San Diego since its inception. Husby is joined by Christine Reed, the organization's Director of Communications, to chat about the misconception that every child who receives a wish is at end-of-life. The volunteer-driven organization is putting a out a call for bilingual volunteers.
Scott Silber, Executive Director of the Allgire Foundation, discusses the Foundation's mission to support those living in affordable housing communities with "move-in kits" and care packages. Silber chats about the Foundation's Spring Harvest packaging event.
Motorcycle Accident Victim Recounts How Blood from San Diego Blood Bank Saved Her Life Elizabeth Earley chats about her experience in nearly losing all of her blood in a horrific motorcycle accident and how blood in the ambulance from the San Diego Blood Bank saved her life, leading Earley to be a Blood Bank donor for life. Earley is joined by Doug Morton, CEO of the San Diego Blood Bank, to talk about the importance of having a diverse and young pool of blood donors.
Aaron Locks, CEO and Founder of the National Academy of Athletics, chats about transforming kids lives through the power of sports. Locks talks about the Academy's partnership with schools, and city recreation and youth sports leagues to help kids fall in love with playing sports.
Mark Daggett, Founder and Executive Director of Rally4Reilly & Friends, discusses the organization's mission and services, and its need to secure community partners to support those living with spinal cord injuries.
Vivian Grifantini, Associate Director of Volunteer Programs for Meals on Wheels San Diego County, discusses the mission of Meals on Wheels; the organization's ongoing volunteer needs; the recent success of this year's Champions Week; and the upcoming "Rio Carnival: A Samba Soiree" Gala on April 20.
Jamie Flannery, Assistant Principal of Campus Life for The Academy of Our Lady of Peace, is joined by Nicole Rubio, a member of the OLP Senior Class of 2024, to talk about OLP's 10th Annual Women's Symposium and it's Be-YOU-ti-Ful Leadership Conference.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, chats about the organization's 70th Anniversary celebration plans; its 3rd Annual Women's History Tribute and Brunch slated for Thursday, March 21; and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony set for Monday, May 27
Brandon Joe, Co-Founder & CEO of Treasure Hacks, chats about his company's recent events, and how their success can be traced to the importance they put on building relationships. Joe talks about Treasure Hacks' recent events.
Chris Megison, President & CEO and Founder of Solutions for Change, discusses the organization's laser-beamed focus on solving the root causes of homelessness versus focusing on the symptoms of homelessness
Diana Agostini, Executive Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, talks about the Festival's monthly series; its 18th feStivale, slated for October; and its goal to take kids to the Giffoni Film Festival in Europe
Annie Avilez, a Social Innovation Specialist for the USD Jacobs Institute of Innovation in Education, and a law school candidate, chats about her single father's dedication to ensuring her academic and professional success. Eulogio Avilez
discusses his pride in his daughter's academic journey.
Dr. Angela Bass, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Leadership for the San Diego County Office of Education, talks about the importance of leadership training for school administrators and her passion for promoting equity in all aspects of educating students.
Dr. Kimberly White-Smith, Dean of the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES),
talks about the myriad programs and services offered through SOLES's Institutes and Departments.
Eva Matthews, the new CEO of Mama's Kitchen, discusses her first month as the leader of one of San Diego's most revered nonprofits. Matthews chats about the mission of the organization; the number of medically tailored meals delivered monthly; and opportunities for engagement with Mama's Kitchen.
Jim Hurley, Treasurer of the Robert Frost Society, talks about the San Diego County Library's Sesquicentennial Celebration of Robert Frost's birth from March 20-24. Hurley chats about the renowned poets that will be participating in the celebration.
Jamie Moraga, Founder and CEO of Franklin Revere, talks about her success in founding, running and selling a small business in the predominately male military/defense industry, and how her experiences have led her to advise small companies on how to develop growth strategies. Moraga is joined by her son Jack, a 3rd-grader, who discusses his love of reading, learning and Legos.
Barbara Bry, a longtime San Diego business and community leader, and Co-Chair of this Year's Girl Scouts "Cool Women Celebration," is joined by Michelle Mullen, Chief Mission Delivery Officer for Girl Scouts San Diego, and rising star Syra Walia, an Emerging Leader Girl Scout. The trio chat about the upcoming "Cool Women Celebration," that will be held on Thursday, March 21 at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
Walia chats about her experiences that led her to become an Emerging Leader Girl Scout.
Kristian Perez-Franco, Exhibitions Senior Manager for Media Arts Center San Diego-- the producer of the annual Latino Film Festival -- talks about 31st Annual Festival that will be held from March 14-24. Perez-Franco is joined by Nicole Valencia, Director of Farewell, one of the Festival's featured films.
Kathy Sebuck, Founder & CEO of Marchitecture, chats about why personal alignment is important in business life; her Connected Balance platform; and using growth mindset tools to create growth opportunities.
Allie Sarnataro, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Riding Above Disability (RAD), and Claire McCreary, RAD's Volunteer Coordinator, discuss RAD's programs; its upcoming fundraising events on April 6 (Wine Pairing) and May 4 (Barn Dance); and its newly developed military program.
Shannon Ratliff, Board Vice President of SunCoast Market Co-Op, is joined by the Co-Op's Outreach Coordinator-- Yvette Beltran -- to talk about the Co-Op's mission; it's Imperial Beach location; and the impact it has on local communities.
Is It Possible to Infuse Compassion in the Tech Industry? Compassionate Coding Founder Answers with a Resounding "YES!"
April Wensel, Founder of Compassionate Coding, discusses the "secret sauce" of her company's success in showing tech companies that compassion matters to the bottom line.
Karen Martin-Spellerberg Corporate Board President and San Diego Chair of The Princess Project, is joined by her colleague, Sharon Wilson, Princess Project Treasure, the talk about the mission of the organization.
RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, the President and CEO of the USS Midway Museum, discusses the April 25 groundbreaking for the building of Freedom Park at Navy Pier. Admiral Kraft chats about how its army of volunteers are the soul of the museum, along with the Museum's massive footprint in supporting the region's nonprofit organizations.
Vince Nowicki, Chief Lending Officer for Mission Fed Credit Union, talks about the challenges of affordability in today's real estate climate; how the credit union is offering webinars on its diverse home loan packages; and the future of San Diego real estate market.
Wendell Bass, a revered retired principal at Lincoln High School in San Diego, talks about equity, educational leadership and the importance of teaching and believing that all children are brilliant.
Michael McHale, CEO of St. Paul's Senior Services (SPSS), is joined by Amanda Gois, Chief Marketing Director for St. Paul's, to discuss SPSS's myriad services for those in need, as well as its focus on working with families to "plan for tomorrow today."
Al Love, Sr. Director of the San Diego County Office of Education's "College and Career Readiness" Department, and Co-Chair of the Classroom of the Future Foundation's (CFF) 7th Annual "College and Career Pathways" Summit, chats about the February 29 event that will be held at National University's Spectrum Center. Love chats about the Summit's sessions that will address topics such as "Artificial Intelligence in School Districts," "Cybersecurity Skills and Pathways," "K-8 CTE Solutions," and "Careers in 2040."
Versatile Education Leader Excels Behind the Lens
Paulette Donnellon, a Board member of the San Diego County Office of Education, chats about her experiences as a board member; her work as a key account manager for LEGO Education; and her passion as a renowned nature and wildlife photographer. Donnellon's photography work has earned her the California Wildlife "photo of the year," as well as the grand prize in the National Park Foundation's competition, where her photo will be the image on the 2024 National Park "America the Beautiful" Pass.
Dr. Kat Donnelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Azentive, is joined by her colleague Sun Mutialu, Co-Founder and CSO, CTO of Azentive to champion more productive and healthier ways to grow food.
Dr. Milton Brown of the DBT Therapy Center of San Diego talks about the mission of the Center; how therapy for complex and challenging emotional disorders can work without meds; and how to find a qualified therapist for borderline personality disorder.
Todd Tibbits, the President & CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County -- the nation's largest YMCA Association -- discusses the Y's Strategic Plan; its re-branding campaign; and positive youth development.
Renato Paiva, Executive Director of Access Youth Academy, discusses the Academy's prowess on the squash court -- the Access Girls team finished second at a recent National tournament -- and in the classroom, as Access students have achieved a 100% high school graduation rate, as well as a 100% college acceptance rate since it's founding 17 years ago.
Dennis DuBard, President of Sports San Diego, talks about the organization's success in boosting the local economy by producing events such as the iconic Holiday Bowl and inaugural Rady's Children's Invitational to our region.
Melinda Cooper, Program Director for Words Alive, is joined by Jim McIlhon, one of the more than 1,000 Words Alive volunteers, to discuss the organization's mission; it's programs; and book distributions.
Megan Waddell, Event Director of Curebound's annual Padres Pedal the Cause, chats about her organization's unique approach to support collaborative cancer research that has lead to the funding of 80+ innovative research projects and six clinical trials. Waddell talks about the nuts and bolts of the Sunday, April 7 Padres Pedal the Cause event.
Joe Sigurdson, Chief Success Officer of the Boys to Men Mentoring Network, is joined by facilitator and therapist, Moses Farrow, to discuss the Network's impact on empowering young men to become the best versions of themselves. Sigurdson talks about the Network's work with 40 schools in the San Diego County that represent 10 school districts.
Dr. Ruthann Heinrich, Board Chair for National University, discusses the university's reputation as a trailblazer in the providing teaching credentials; serving massive numbers of active-duty military, veterans and dependents in its undergraduate programs; offering nationally recognized cybersecurity instruction; meeting the needs of its diverse student population.
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, chats about the state of literacy in San Diego County; methods of teaching reading; creating a culture of reading in our communities; and the Imagination Library Program
Cheryl Goddard, Executive Director of the San Diego River Valley Conservancy, is joined by her colleagues, Kim Yingst, Community Engagement Manager, and Joseph Rivera, Conservation Manager, to chat about the Conservancy's mission, along with upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Linda Lattimore, Founder of the Solutionaires Academy, talks about her second book,
Great-itude: Overcoming Loneliness in a Disconnected World. Lattimore discusses the "loneliness pandemic that is affecting workers and society in a big way.
Drew Schlosberg, the host of the "Spotlight on the Community" Show -- the nation's longest running community podcast -- becomes the guest on his show to cover the beginnings of his podcast thoughts on the state of the media and everything in-between.
Emilia Vaughn, a singer-songwriter, chats about her struggles with mental health and how her singing and songwriting has helped her and others deal with the challenges brought on by mental stress. Vaughn gives listeners a sneak preview of her song, "Skeleton."
BONUS: Lyrics to the song
Skeleton
By: Emilia Vaughn
I am the empty drink up on your shelf
I tried to sell myself
Into your hands
Your bed
You’re picking me up
On the weekends
I can’t get enough.
Do you care that it hurt me?
Your skin on my body
Now I can’t
Take back
All that I gave you
And I know
That you won’t
Call me when I get home.
Need my skeleton back
Every bone
You took from the body I owned
And I know
You’ll say you’ve been busy at home
But really I know that you’re…
Stoned on the couch
With some girl in your T-shirt
That I wore last Friday
Guess I’m not a keeper
I know
At least I know
I’m alone.
Take what you want
And choose every risk
While I go on top and you get away with it
And I know
It’s my fault
I put you on like a wet glove
My drug
Now I’m losing sleep
Over us.
Need my skeleton back
Every bone
You took from the body I owned
And I know
You’ll say you’ve been busy at home
But really I know that you’re…
Stoned on the couch
With some girl in your T-shirt
That I wore last Friday
Guess I’m not a keeper
I know
At least I know
I’m alone
Diana Macis, Protective Services Program Manager of SD County's Child and Family Well-Being department, talks about the recruitment of resource parents and the shift in how children, youth and families are supported in terms of adoptive and foster care.
Kristen Fogle, Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink, discusses the organization's 20th Anniversary celebrations; it's Joy workshops; upcoming classes; the "Brown Bag" program; and the importance of storytelling.
Lt. Col (Ret.) Tony Anthony, a Vietnam veteran, talks about his role as the Senior Plaque Designer for the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial (MSNVM). Lt. Col. Anthony is joined by Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of MSNVM to discuss the Memorial's 70th Anniversary; membership strategy; MSNVM ceremonies; and the Memorial's focus on education and innovation.
Dr. Moises Baron, President & CEO of the San Diego Center for Children, chats about the pediatric mental health care crisis; the Center's comprehensive continuum of pediatric mental health and education services; and its success in improving access to mental health care.
Scott Brown, Board President for the San Diego County Crime Stoppers, chats about his organization's "Students Speaking Out" program that empowers students to speak out to law enforcement officers when they observe or are aware of bullying, substance abuse, violence or weapons on their campuses. Brown is joined by Dr. Divya Kakaiya, Founder and CEO of Healthy Within, who works closely with Crime Stoppers to increase awareness about the "Students Speaking Out" program.
Janice Luna Reynoso, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Mundo Gardens, discusses her organization's mission and its goal of shining a light on the need for indigenous human-centered approaches in public health, education and commerce.
Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, talks about his company's focus on featuring the life-changing work of local brands, companies and nonprofits.
Sidd Vivek, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of San Diego County, is joined by Hanna Jensen, Vice President of Impact (JA), to talk about JA's economic education programs for students; its cross-functional collaboration within the social sector; and its Summer Youth Employment program.
Monica Emery, Executive Director of the Center for World Music, discusses the mission of the Center; it's footprint in the schools; and upcoming concerts.
Bill Payne, President & CEO of Second Chance, chats about the organization's Youth Garden Fence Project ribbon cutting on January 20; it's $250,000 Prebys Foundation grant for youth success and financial stability; and the business case for San Diego employers to hire the justice-involved and other other under-resourced populations.
Doug Wright, Chief Financial Officer for Mission Fed Credit Union and a well-known and respected market analyst, talks about the general financial market, along with projections for the year ahead.
Brandon Joe, Co-Founder and CEO of Treasure Hacks, discusses his journey to entrepreneurship. Joe chats about the February 17 "Treasure Hacks: Soft Skill Seminar," along with the generational communications gap.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), chats about the myriad services and programs offered by the 73-year-old organization to those experiencing homelessness.
Dr. William "Randy" Rebold, Director and Producer of the annual Pine Valley Camp Christmas, talks about the family-oriented activities at the 20-night holiday event, which runs through December 23.
Attorney and Author Jim Brosnahan returns to the "Spotlight" show to discuss memorable cases he tried that are highlighted in his memoir, Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases. Brosnahan recounts the first court case he tried in his 60-year law career.
Jess Baron, Founder and Executive Director of Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom (GITC), is joined by Sean Curry of c3 Communications, to discuss GITC's mission to expand the role of music in education and to elevate student engagement.
Doug Morton, CEO of the San Diego Blood Bank, and Claudine Van Gonka, the Blood Bank's Director of Community Relations and Media, talk about the Blood Bank's partnership with Rady Children's Hospital to launch Precision Blood clinical trials. Van Gonka chats about the upcoming National Blood Donor Month in January.
Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean of UCSD's Division of Extended Studies, is joined by his colleague, Assistant Dean Morgan Appel, to shout out the Division's passion to cultivate and implement
trailblazing education initiatives to meet the learning needs of diverse audiences. Abeyta and Appel chat about UCSD's Parent University and it's revered partnerships with community leaders and their organizations.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, talks about the record number of dogs in its care; the Society's efforts in getting the Telehealth Assembly Bill 1399 passed into law; and its new Adoption Center.
Jeff Carver, an attorney and military veteran, talks about becoming a foster and adoptive parent
later in life.
Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, a premier choral ensemble, is joined by Heidi Knuff, Executive Director of the San Diego Diplomacy Council, to discuss their partnership to promote citizen diplomats. Knuff chats about the Council's mission and programs. Acosta talks about the ensemble's December 15 concert: "A Light in the Darkness," along with SACRA/PROFANA's collaboration with local nonprofits.
Lenny Leszczynski, CEO of the San Diego Automotive Museum, chats about the museum's tremendous growth since the 2020 pandemic. Leszczynski shouts out the museum's 35th anniversary; its Career Technical Education Academy; and it's new library renovations.
Scott Phelps, Executive Director of the Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership, is joined by the Partnership's Communications Director, Noah Dingley, to discuss the organization's mission to provide reasoned, objective presentations to teenagers on sex education issues.
Patty McEvoy, Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator for the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, talks about the museum's "Ales 'N Rails" beer tasting fundraiser, slated for Saturday, December 16 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. McEvoy discusses their 2024 campaign to redo the flooring of their event space and classroom, along with the museum's outreach to schools.
Bianca Alvarado, Associate Director of EdTech and Innovation Impact for USD's Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, highlights the goals of the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge.
Krishna Kabra, immediate past CEO of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum and highly regarded brand marketing expert, chats about the origins of leadership and what it will take to raise future leaders to embrace compassion, collaboration and inclusivity.
Michelle Wulfestieg, Executive Director of the Southern California Hospice Foundation, talks about her journey from two-time stroke victim to lead a hospice foundation. Wulfestieg describes her foundation's purpose and mission.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, talks about the record-breaking attendance at this year's Veterans Day Ceremony. O'Connell is joined by Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, the Memorial's Director of Marketing & Communications, to discuss their upcoming Annual Giving Tuesday Campaign on Tuesday, November 28, and the Memorial's 70th Anniversary in 2024.
Aaron Adamson, Founder & CEO of PPC Profit Pros, a premier digital marketing company, is joined by one of his clients, Cherie Mills, Expedition Leader/Executive Director of Compass Behavioral Health, to chat about Compass' growth due to its work with PPC Profit Pros. Mills discusses the mission and services of her Compass.
Bianca Alvarado, Associate Director of EdTech and Innovation Impact for USD's Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, is joined by Anne Avilez, Social Innovation Specialist for the Institute, discuss the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge Awards.
Matt Schulte, Principal of Schulte Insurance Agency, discusses his agency's expertise in helping seniors navigate the annual Medicare election period. Schulte discusses Medicare supplement plans.
Dave Koontz, Director of Marketing to the USS Midway Museum, chats about the Museum's "Jingle Jets" holiday experience that will transform the warship into a winter wonderland for 17 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Koontz talks about the Midway's revered volunteers and it's highly recognized education program.
Attorney Jim Brosnahan, Senior of Counsel for Morrison Foerster, discusses his recently released memoir,
Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Case. Brosnahan has tried 150 jury trials over a 60-year career.
Marc Keehmer, VAPA Coordinator for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, talks about the district's robust VAPA programs; grants from the Save the Music Foundation; and the "game changing Prop 28.
Dr. Eduardo Reyes, Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, chats about the "secret sauce" that makes his district one of the most innovative school district's in the nation.
Lalaine Perez, Director of Language Development for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, talks about the district's robust dual immersion program and the benefits of bilingualism.
Omar Calleros, Director of the Extended Learning Opportunities Program for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, discusses equitable services; access to activities; and the impact the program has on the students' futures.
Michael Bruder, Director of Innovation for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, discusses the district's Sound Station; career exploration; and its other innovative stations.
Joshua Kohler, Director of Community Schools for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, chats about how the district's Community Schools focus is transforming schools.
Dr. Paula Cordeiro, the Dammeyer Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership and Education at the USD Kroc School of Peace Studies, discusses the meteoric growth of alternative business structures in San Diego County, such as B Corps, employee-owned companies and nonprofits that have social enterprises. Cordeiro chats about how foundations can support investing in businesses that have measurable community impact.
Connor Boyd, Associate Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company, is joined by Sharonfaith Horton, Director of the play Tuesdays With Morrie, and Linday Bates, a Tuesdays With Morrie set designer. Boyd chats about the Theatre's new space in the Mission Valley Mall, while Horton and Bates discuss the play, which is based on the autobiography of legendary sportswriter Mitch Albom and his relationship with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz.
Benoit Vincent, a therapist with the Palomar Family Counseling Service, chats about the disturbing widening shortage of mental health therapists in our region. Vincent, talks about his organization's work to intervene early for children and their families who are struggling with mental health issues.
Tracy Owens, USN (Ret.) and Programs Manager for Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), is joined by Barb Fiorina, STEP's Development Manager, and Laura White, President of the USS Midway Foundation, to discuss STEP's "Capacity Building Campaign" to expand its reach in serving military and veteran families in financial crisis. White talks about the USS Midway Foundation's $1 million lead gift to the campaign.
Judy Reeves, a prominent writer, teacher and writing practice provocateur, talks about her recently released memoir, When Your Heart Says Go. Reeves discusses the importance of a writing community.
Hillary Theakston, Executive Director of The Clearity Foundation, discusses the need for increase awareness of ovarian cancer, along with the disparities in women's health funding, especially as it pertains to ovarian cancer. Theakston talks about the Foundation's recent gala and its myriad services.
Phil Johnson, Director of The 39 Steps play, is joined by actress Melanie Mino, to chat about the rip-roaring comedy that runs from October 27 through November 19 at the Scripps Ranch Theatre. Johnson and Mino talk about the versatile actors portraying more than 50 roles.
Jasmine LeFlore, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, talks about her organization's mission; her personal journey as a diverse engineer; and her program's impact on underserved students.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, the Memorial's Marketing & Communications Director, chat about the November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony that will feature former U.S. Attorney and Vietnam Veteran, Robert S. Brewer, and US Navy Commander Henry James Bedinger, a Vietnam Vet and former POW. O'Connell and Wessman-Lavelle discus the Memorial's 70th Anniversary in 2024, along with the launch of monthly membership subscriptions.
Kristin Fogle is joined by Charles Parisi (filling in for Drew Schlosberg) during a conversation with Lavada England, the CEO of House of Restoration Community Connections, and actress Candace Carey. Lavada and Candace discuss the work being done to restore, renew and rebuild the lives of women and children being impacted by poverty, domestic violence and other challenges. We hear the powerful story of Lavada in her journey as well as the upcoming event, "She's Worthy." Our listeners are also treated to an incredible song - "Redesigners" - which is metaphorical of the work being done by House of Restoration.
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Leia Brune, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen San Diego, discusses the MORE THAN PINK Walk slated for Sunday, November 5 in Balboa Park. More the 8,000 walkers, sponsors, partners, volunteers will gather to amplify their voices in support of breast cancer awareness.
Hansol Hong, CEO and Founder of Robolink, talks about his company's impact in the nation's largest K-12 drone competition. Hong chats about Robolink's focus on STEM education and future job creation.
Jenna-Rose Hannah, Marketing Manager for the Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), talks about the organization's 41st Annual Charity Golf Classic on October 27 that will be held at the Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan. She is joined by HGH resident Beth Blair, and Aimee Morrison, a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional. Blair discusses her 20 years as a HGH resident.
Betzy Lynch, CEO of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, is joined by Adam Nicoli, Sr. Director of Partnerships for the Center, to talk about the JCC's support to its sister organization in Israel following the October 7 attack. Lynch and Nicoli discuss Shabbat San Diego, along with the Center's vibrant partnerships and its community programs and outreach.
Devin Vodicka, CEO of the Learner-Centered Collaborative, talks about the overwhelming positive results when the focus of instruction is student-driven. Vodicka, an award-winning superintendent and author, chats about the collaborative's growing partnership with 150 school districts across the nation, including local districts in Escondido, Encinitas, Bonsall and Poway to name a few. Vodicka's book, Learner-Centered Leadership, has been listed as one of the four best education books of all time.
Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of highly regarded Home Start, Inc., discusses the organization's annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival, slated for Saturday, October 28. The Festival raises funds to support Home Start's services and programs that include a Maternity Housing Program, free parenting classes, job search assistance, among others. Home Start has been serving San Diegans in need for more than 50 years.
Juli Christensen, a therapist with the Palomar Family Counseling Service, chats about her organization's passion to make low cost mental health care available for those in need. Christensen, a mother a 13 kids, talks about her experiences to assist parents with their parenting techniques and skills.
Stephanie Van de Wetering, a Workshop Director for The San Diego Watercolor Society, talks about the Society's nearly 60 years of expanding the appreciation of and involvement in watermedia painting through member instruction, exhibition, community education and promotion. Van de Wetering describes the annual International Exhibition that is being held throughout October at the Liberty Station-based Society.
Ebonique Briggs, aka Pynk Stylez, talks about her winning pitch in the Jacobs Center's Business Accelerator Program. Stylez credits longtime community leader -- Cheryl Morrow -- with mentoring her on her pitch, as well as providing invaluable feedback regarding Stylez' growing business, Hair Asylum. Morrow chats about her own entrepreneurship journey, as well as her role as Stylez' mentor.
Bob Lehman, Executive Director of the San Diego Museum Council, chats about the "Kids Free San Diego" program that enables kids aged 12 and under to attend San Diego County museums free of charge during October's San Diego Museum Month. Lehman is joined by Patty McEvoy, Marketing Coordinator at the San Diego Railroad Museum, and B.J. Morgan, Marketing Manager at the Museum of Making Music, to talk about happenings at their respective museums.
Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, discusses the Foundation's mission and it's efforts to provide scholarships to transitioning veterans. Gloria McKearney, Foundation Treasurer, talks about the Foundation's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament that will be held at Oaks North in Rancho Bernardo on October 30.
Ramon Chairez, a Co-Founder of SunCoast Market Co-Op, is joined by Shannon Ratliff, Board Vice President, to talk about the future opening of a full-service cooperative grocery store in Imperial Beach. Chairez and Ratliff chat about how grocery cooperatives operate and how they are funded.
Kristen Fogel, Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink, discusses the organization's myriad writing programs and workshops for all levels of writers.
Leia Brune, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen San Diego, and Merrilee Neal, a member of the Komen Leadership Board, talk about October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; the "More Than Pink" Walk in Balboa Park on Sunday, November 5; and Komen's new whitepaper: Alleviating The Financial Toxicity of Breast Cancer. Neal chats about how breast cancer has impacted her life.
The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media and Erin Tanner, Executive Producer, Cloudcast Media (filling in for Drew Schlosberg), and two Visionary Award Winners, Dr. William Roberts, the Division Chief, Pediatric Hematology / Oncology at Rady Children's Hospital, and Dr. Paula Aristizabal, Pediatric Oncologist and the Director of International Outreach, for Rady Children's Hospital.
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The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Drew Schlosberg and Teresa Siles, the President of Nuffer, Smith, Tucker.
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The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Drew Scholsberg and Dr. Mark Milliron, the CEO of National University.
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For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us
For more information on Mission Fed, please visit www.missionfed.com.
The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Drew Scholsberg and Kerri Kapich, the Board Chair for LEAD San Diego and the COO of San Diego Tourism, and Haley Gibert, a Senior Account Supervisor with The Shipyard.
For more information on LEAD San Diego, please visit https://sdchamber.org/lead/
For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us
For more information on Mission Fed, please visit www.missionfed.com.
The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Drew Scholsberg and Kayla Yap with SD Tourism, Sara Welch with the Port of San Diego, and Alejandra De La Rosa from Torrey Pines Bank.
For more information on LEAD San Diego, please visit https://sdchamber.org/lead/
For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us
For more information on Mission Fed, please visit www.missionfed.com.
The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Trevor Blair, a Board Member of LEAD San Diego as well as the CEO of Blair Search Partners, and Drew Schlosberg.
For more information on LEAD San Diego, please visit https://sdchamber.org/lead/
For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us
For more information on Mission Fed, please visit www.missionfed.com.
The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, a Board Member of LEAD San Diego as well as the Chair of the Visionary Awards, and Drew Schlosberg.
For more information on LEAD San Diego, please visit https://sdchamber.org/lead/
For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us
For more information on Mission Fed, please visit www.missionfed.com.
The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Jerry Sanders, the CEO of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce, and Drew Schlosberg.
For more information on LEAD San Diego, please visit https://sdchamber.org/lead/
For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us
For more information on Mission Fed, please visit www.missionfed.com.
The longest running community podcast in America, Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community on the Cloudcast Media network, sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, was "live" at the 21st Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards.
Enjoy the excellent conversation between Samantha Beck, the Executive Director of LEAD San Diego and Drew Schlosberg.
For more information on LEAD San Diego, please visit https://sdchamber.org/lead/
For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us
For more information on Mission Fed, please visit www.missionfed.com.
Drew Moser, Executive Director of the Lucky Duck Foundation, talks about the Foundation's mission; youth homelessness and Timmy's Place; senior homelessness; and its Shamrocks and Shipwrecks designations.
Richard Tassiello, President of Retirement Strategies Group, chats about his company's focus on the "6 L's"; behaviorial financial literacy vs. financial literacy; and coaching vs. financial advice.
Aaron Adamson, Founder and CEO of PPC Profit Pros, talks about the benefits of pay-per-click digital marketing.
Stan Sewitch, an expert in creating great corporate cultures and the author of Engage! How
WD-40 Company Built the Engine of Positive Culture, discusses the importance of creating and fostering an effective company culture.
Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director for the San Diego International Film Festival, chats about the Festival's run from October 18-22 at AMC Theaters at University Town Center. Mantooth talks about the opening night ceremonies at the Museum of Photographic Arts; the Festival's "Culinary Cinema"; its partnership with the Gary Sinese Foundation and Joey Travolta's Inclusion Films; and its collaboration with the schools.
Steve Breen, the two-time Pulitzer Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonist, chats about his editorial cartoon career with the Asbury Park Press and The San Diego Union-Tribune. Breen talks about what opportunities are down the road. .
Dr. Roslyn Knox, Executive Director of the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation, is joined by Dr. Divya Kakaiya, CEO of Healthy Within, to discuss the quality of life for brain injury survivors and a non-medication path to treat brain health.
Sharlene O'Keefe, Executive Director of Poway OnStage, talks about its 2023-24 Professional Performance Series featuring the likes of award-winning performers such as Dave Mason and Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. O'Keefe chats about the more than 100,000 students who benefit from the organization's Arts in Education program.
Todd Smoogen, HMC Consultant for Paylocity, talks about the company's mission to help people achieve their best through automation, data-driven insights and engagement. Smoogen discusses Paylocity's PCTY Gives corporate philanthropy efforts.
RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, President & CEO of the USS Midway Museum, and RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), advocate for the passage of California Assembly Bill 46 that would exclude military retirement pay from gross income state income tax purposes. Studies have shown that many veterans leave California for more "military retirement tax friendly" states. Doug Wright, CFO for Mission Fed Credit Union, discusses the potential financial wellness impact that AB46 would have on military retirees.
Jean McAlister, CEO and Founder of the McAlister Institute, and Michelle Kveen, the Institute's Development Director, talk about the company's 24 programs that represent a complete continuum of care for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. McAlister, who is in her 67th year of sobriety, discusses the 11th Annual Walk for Sobriety that is slated for September 30 at Liberty Station.
Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Neville Billimoria, SVP at Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss Mission Fed's partnership with the Food Bank during San Diego Hunger Awareness Month. Castillo chats about food insecurity in our region and how businesses and individuals can work together to provide food assistance to those in need.
Paul Luangkhot, Employee Benefits Consultant for The Culture Insurance Group, chats about the company's mission to build a better culture for one's team, customers and community.
Dr. Erhard Vogel, Founder of Natajara Ashram, discusses his organization's mission to promote the spiritual, physiological and psychological welfare of individuals. Vogel talks about his Expert in Life Program.
Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, talks about San Diego's premiere choral ensemble; its use of social justice themes in its 15th Season of Concerts; and its commitment to education outreach.
Vinod Lobo, Founder and CEO of Learning Upgrade, chats about his company's 25 years of providing unprecedented gains in reading through the use of songs, video and games on mobile devices such as cell phones. Learning Upgrade was the grand prize winner of the prestigious Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE competition.
Dr. Ken Druck, President of Druck Enterprises, Inc., and a nationally recognized Executive Coach, talks about how to process the losses, changes and challenges that life presents. Druck discusses his latest book, How We Go On: Self Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward.
Dr. Nancy Rohland, Chair of LEAD San Diego's 2023 Visionary Awards, discusses the celebrated event that recognizes our region's community leaders. Rohland chats about LEAD's three primary programs: IMPACT San Diego, ADVANCE and INFLUENCE. Rohland is joined by Erin Tanner, a participant in this year's ADVANCE class, to talk about the benefits of LEAD.
Todd Ullah, Chief Strategy Officer for EDforTech, is joined by EDforTech Project Manager Danielle Bush, and two teachers from Feaster Charter School -- Stephan Phan and Yareli Parga-- to talk about the STEAM Summer Camps and the Expanded Learning Grant for Academic Enrichment.
Yanet Lopez, Community Engagement Manager for the Fleet Science Center, and Andrea Decker, Scientist Engagement Manager for the Center, discuss the Center's support of the San Diego STEM Ecosystem; its Community Mornings programs: and STEM networks throughout the county.
Joe Sigurdson, Chief Success Officer for the Boys to Men Mentoring Network, is joined by Atilla Tota, North County Program Manager, and Sammie Savage, a Boys to Men graduate, to talk about the 100 Wave Challenge fundraiser; its school program; and Savage's Boys to Men Mentoring experiences.
Sebastian Martinez, Executive Director of Community Through Hope, discusses his goal for the organization to become the leading service provider to the unsheltered in the South Bay. Martinez talks about the unhoused crisis in the South County.
Stephanie Coolidge, Executive Director the FACE Foundation, and Annamarie Maricle, the Foundation's Development Director, chat about the Foundation's Save-A-Life Program; the cost of veterinary care; and he results of the San Diego Animal Hero Awards.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, discusses the recent completion of the Phase III new wall construction; the site enhancement project; and its growing presence in the community. O'Connell is joined by Becky Evleth, Special Events Manager, to talk about the Veteran Honor Ceremonies; its Evening Company Social Events; and Corporate Volunteer Clean Up program.
Major General Alfred Flowers, Board Chair of Reach Resilience, discusses the mission of the organization; the national crisis of suicide among veterans; and the "Face the Fight" initiative to reduce veteran suicides by 50% by 2030. The Major General chats about ways the public can support this important mission.
Dave Robbins, Advisory Board Vice Chair for the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by colleagues Bridget Potterton, an ARC Advisory Council Member, and Norman Mackenzie, the organization's Community Engagement Coordinator, to talk about ARCs 120-bed facility for men and 10-bed facility for women. The three share their personal ARC experiences, as well as the programs and services of the ARC.
Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of the San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm, is joined by Travis Neil, Head Animal Keeper at the Sanctuary, to describe the animals who reside at the sanctuary; its community outreach; and foods produced at the farm. Accompanying Barrelet and Neil are "Beardy" a bearded dragon lizard and two baby Sulcata tortoises
Cheryl Kilmer, Founder and CEO of TERI, Inc., and Dan DeSaegher, Chief Development Officer for the the nationally recognized organization, chat about TERI's 40-plus years of championing inclusivity for those with special needs; its Campus of Life; and its myriad programs and services.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses the over capacity of animals in its care, hitting an all time high of 2,584 animals on July 7. To combat this overwhelming situation, SDHS is offering a free "Clear the Shelters Day" on Saturday, August 26. Weitzman talks about its Summer to Save Lives program and heat safety for animals during the hot summer months.
Kristin Fogle. Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink, discusses the organization's mission to promote literature; provide artistic development for writers at all levels; and facilitating artistic collaboration. Fogle talks about their 17th Anthology - "A Year in Ink" - now open for submissions. She chats about their upcoming poetry certificate; "drop in" writing programs; and "First Friday's" at Liberty Station.
Jonathan Mosier, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, talks about the Club's more than a century of giving back in the areas of vision and hearing impaired; affordable senior/disabled housing options; and youth-serving programs.
Allie Sarnataro, Executive Director of Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center (RAD), is joined by RAD volunteer and Board Secretary, Lisa Jacobsen, and student rider Michael Dendel, to shout out the priceless benefits of RAD for special needs individuals. Dendel chats about his favorite horses, while Sarnataro and Jacobs discuss the need for volunteers and fundraising.
Lenny Leszcynski, CEO of the San Diego Auto Museum, shouts out the Museum's Annual "Party in the Park: Full Throttle" event set for Saturday, September 30 at the Museum's locale in Balboa Park. The annual event will honor Discount Tire and will benefit the Museum's "Academy for Youth Under the Poverty Line" program.
Staci Reidinger, Co-Executive Director of Cause San Diego and Co-Director of the 25th Annual Cause Conference, is joined by Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss the vision of Cause San Diego, along with the some of the conference's VIP speakers.
Stephanie Coolidge, Executive Director of the FACE Foundation, discusses the Foundation's mission to eliminate "economic euthanasia" of animals; that is, create a world where no family pet dies due to financial hardship. Coolidge talks about the Foundation's inaugural San Diego Animal Hero Awards, slated for Saturday, August 19 at BRICK at Liberty Station.
Dr. Mark Milliron, President & CEO of National University, is joined by Dr. Nancy Rohland, EVP of Communications and Community Engagement, talk about NU's mission; Value-Rich Education; Next-Generation Education; and Whole Human Education. Milliron and Rohland discuss the university's expansion of its community college partnership to increase pathways and opportunities for students to achieve their education and career goals.
Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center (SMSC), chats about the Center's 45th Annual "Haute with Heart" Fashion Show, set for Saturday, August 19 at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Proceeds from the event will support SMSC's innovative programs.
Teresa Miller, CEO of 365 Connect, is joined by Carlen Haag, the organization's COO, to chat about their mission; goals of inspiring a sense of community through shared experiences; and their recent success in San Diego's annual Stand Down event, benefitting our region's veterans.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), and Dr. Megan Partch, Chief Health Officer for FJV, talk about their organization's focus on a Harm Reduction strategy to keep those addicted to drugs alive in order for them to receive the services they need when they are ready.
Dr. Paula Cordeiro, the Dammeyer Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership and Education at the USD Kroc School of Peace Studies, is joined by her colleague, Dr. Juan Roche, Professor of Practice, to talk about B Corp and B Corp Certification; impact investing; and purposeful organizations. Cordeiro and Roche chat about USD's Global Executive Seminar that will launch in January.
Dr. Kami Hoss, Co-Founder and CEO of The Super Dentists, discusses the secret sauce to provide patients with a stress free, fun dental experience. Hoss chats about "Kids Free Dental Day" and "Back to School Carnival" on Saturday, August 12; educating kids and families on the importance of oral healthcare; and their new office in Escondido.
Carlos de la Mora, CEO of World Design Capital 2024 (WDC 2024), is joined by Neville Billimoria, a WDC 2024 Advisory Board member, to chat about how WDC 2024 is organized; programs/projects slated in 2024; and opportunities for San Diego Tijuana residents to be active participants in the WDC 2024 planning process.
Nationally recognized organist Raul Prieto Ramirez, Artistic Director of the Spreckels Organ Society, talks about the history of the iconic Spreckels Organ and this summer's international organ festival lineup.
Taylor Logsdon, Communications Specialist for Home of Guiding Hands, talks about the organization's 56 years of stellar support for those individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including its expertise in helping families with life planning strategies. Logsdon is joined by Wendy Smith, a Home of the Guiding Hands Life Planning Specialist, and Cindy Sapper, a life planning participant. Logsdon discusses the organization's "Christmas in July" and annual golf tournament events.
Blair Sadler, Board Chair of the acclaimed Access Youth Academy, is joined by Nate Cambridge, Academic Coordinator for the Academy, to discuss the Academy's mission, programs and unprecedented 100% success rate in terms of students graduating from high school and being accepted to colleges. Sadler and Cambridge chat about the Academy's unique use of the sport of squash as a catalyst to success.
Leia Brune, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen San Diego, discusses the organization's mission; its San Diego Gives - Local Day of Giving campaign; the More Than Pink Walk; and the San Diego Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference.
Jim Bedinger, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime community leader, chats about his family's longtime military service, dating back to the Revolutionary War. Bedinger, a POW at the infamous Hanoi Hilton, talks about his book,
Patriot, Prisoner, Survivor: An American Family at War.
Ann Wilson, a Trustee for Forever Balboa Park, is joined by the legendary Bill Brown, Balboa Park Carousel Manager, to talk about the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel Restoration Project. Brown, who has been preserving and caring for the carousel for 50 years, discusses National Carousel Day on July 25, where riders will enjoy free rides from 11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wilson chats about stewarding historical park assets and resources.
Brandon Johnson, owner of BSJ Coaching, talks about the importance of "intentionality" with one's money; how to budget your personal finances like a business; and the power of debt freedom.
Jack Medved, a student rider at the Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center, chats about the many things he has learned from being a rider at the Center. Medved is joined by Allie Sarnataro, RAD Executive Director, to talk about the disabilities the Center serves, as well as the need for volunteers.
Jimmy Figueroa, Executive Director of Operation HOPE - North County, chats about the mission and services of the organization; the rise of homelessness in the region; and growing food insecurity.
Martin Kruming, a Journalism Professor at San Diego State, media lawyer and former newspaper editor, talks about news deserts, freedom of the press, and the recent earth-shaking $787.50 million Fox News settlement of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems.
Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm, is joined by Travis Neill, the Sanctuary's Head Animal Keeper to discuss what it takes to operate the Farm; the diverse animals living at the Sanctuary; children's camps; and their new organically grown garden.
Sal Giametta, longtime local community leader, chats about the July launch of his "On the Street" podcast addressing urban life in Little Italy.
Adrianne Porter, Senior VP of Sales for Bytelearn, and Todd Ullah, CEO of Impact Education Consultants, discuss the math crisis in our nation and California, and how Bytelearn addresses the crisis by providing one-on-one support to students.
Leila Morrow and Sohini Mody, talk about their experiences in earning of the Girl Scouts highest achievement: the Gold Award. Morrow and Mody are joined by Robyn Murray, Public Relations and Communications Manager for Girls Scouts San Diego.
Grant Oliphant, CEO & President of The Conrad Prebys Foundation, chats about the Foundation's new approach to grantmaking and its SHARE initiative with 18 health clinics. Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Fed Credit Union, joins the conversation.
Yanet Lopez, Community Engagement Manager for the Fleet Science Center, chats about the Center's 50-Year history of promoting science in our everyday lives. Lopez talks about the Center's school programs; its collaboration with myriad organizations throughout the county; and its San Ysidro STEM Fair.
Lakeysha Sowunmi, Director of Achieve for Community HousingWorks, is joined by her colleague, Arrod Mohammadian, Digital Fundraising Specialist, to discuss the organization's mission; its Study Stars Afterschool Program; I-ready online academic software; and parent engagement.
Michael Campbell, Attorney and Owner of Campbell Law, discusses his approach to empowering clients, along with a passion to change the perception of the legal industry.
Skylar Arenas, a Boys to Men Mentoring Network Graduate, talks about his life-changing experiences at the organization, whose mission is to empower boys to live their dreams. Arenas is joined by Joe Sigurdson, the Network's Chief Success Officer, and Ernie Hahn III, founder of the network's most successful fundraiser: CaddyHack.
Joe Sigurdson, Chief Success Officer for the Boys to Men Mentoring Network, is joined by Ernie Hahn III, an iconic San Diego community leader and the founder of CaddyHack, to chat about the one-of-a-kind golf tournament fundraiser that will be held at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club on Monday, July 24.
Sandra Rocco-Melville, Noah Homes COO, is joined by Ted Melville, Leona Melton and Sister Mary Bartosh to shout out the life-changing experiences at Noah Homes.
Leona Melton is a 67-years-young resident; Ted is Leona's conservator; and Sister Bartosh is one of the two Catholic sisters who founded Noah Homes in 1983.
Father Mark Campbell, a Noah's Ark Angel Foundation Board Member, is joined by Noah Homes resident Tim Riemann, to shout out the myriad benefits of Noah Homes. Tim celebrates his 40th birthday at the Summerfest.
Jennifer Goulet, a Noah's Ark Angel Foundation Board Member and sister of Noah Homes resident Michael Ferrantelli, is joined by Tom Finch, a Noah Homes Board Member. Goulet chats about the excellence care her brother receives and Tom talks about his involvement in the planning of construction of Noah Homes' memory care homes.
Jennifer Goulet, a Noah's Ark Angel Foundation Board Member and sister of Noah Homes resident Michael Ferrantelli, is joined by Tom Finch, a Noah Homes Board Member. Goulet chats about the excellence care her brother receives and Tom talks about his involvement in the planning of construction of Noah Homes' memory care homes.
Dick and Ann Riemann, parents of Noah Homes resident Tim Riemann, discuss the Noah Homes experience for Tim and themselves.
Molly Nocon, CEO of Noah Homes, is joined by Alexis Parker, a Noah Ark's Angel Foundation Board Member, to talk about the venerable organization.
Gary and Maureen Sage, parents of Noah Homes resident Ryan Sage, are joined by Ryan's brother, Colin, to chat about the impact Noah Homes has had on their family.
Dr. Julie Ducharme, President of Synergy Institute, is joined by Shelby Jo-Long, Vice President of the Strategic Advisor Board, and Abby Ducharme, an author and speaker, to chat about the recent Lead and Empower Her "She Talks" event.
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, discusses a re-igniting of the literacy movement; local screening of literacy documentaries; and the science of reading instruction.
Christine Davis, Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association, talks about the 25th Anniversary of the Association's "Art in the Village" event, slated for Sunday, June 25 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in Downtown Carlsbad. Davis chats about other high profile events produced by the Association.
Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent of the Escondido Union School District and the 2023 ACSA Region 18 Superintendent of the Year, talks about the importance of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and the transformative $16 million donation to EUSD from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Rankins-Ibarra chats about the district's Learner-Centered Collaborative.
RADM (Ret.) Terry Craft, the new President & CEO of the iconic USS Midway Museum, chats about the Museum's legacy to inspire and educate future generations, while entertaining millions of visitors since its opening in 2004. Kraft chats about the building of Freedom Park at Navy Pier; its unparalleled volunteer force; it's support of more than 2,000 local nonprofits; and its hosting of thousands of San Diego County students annually.
Todd Ullah, Chief Strategy Officer for EDfor Tech, is joined by his colleague, Danielle Bush, EDfor Tech Project Manager, and Ebony James, Chief Operating Officer for Logan Heights CDC, to talk about their collaboration in upcoming summer camps to bring STEM to life to students through robotics and other motivational activities. Ullah and James discuss the mission of their respective organizations.
Derek Danziger, President of Danziger PR and author of the I'm Autistic and I'm Awesome children's book, is joined by Allie Sarnataro, Executive Director of the "Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center," to chat about the prevalence of Autism as a diagnosis in children today; how to change the dialogue around the diagnoses; and how many of those with Autism and special needs have extraordinary skills and abilities. Sarnataro discusses experiences enjoyed by those at her Riding Center.
The Sky's the Limit for Cloudcast Media, Now in Production with 50+ Podcast Series
Charles Parisi, CEO and Founder of Cloudcast Media, talks about the meteoric growth of the company, now producing more than 50 different podcasts, with an emphasis on raising student voices through the SchoolCast model and Curiosityships. Coach Jeff Harper-Harris, Head Coach for the Lincoln High Hornets championship basketball team, also joined in studio.
Jeff Harper-Harris, the head coach for the Lincoln High Hornets, the 2023 CIF San Diego Division II Basketball champs, discusses the life lessons that he teaches his cagers day in and day out. Commitment, Teamwork, Character, Academics are just a few of the lessons that resonate with his squad. Harper-Harris also chats about the "Only The Hive" Podcast being developed with Cloudcast Media and Understand The Grind Foundation
Ron Lewis, Vice Chair of the Alzheimer's Association, San Diego/Imperial Chapter, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations and Community Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, talk about the Association's focus on raising funds for critical Alzheimer's research; the Longest Day fundraising effort; and Alzheimer's Association events. Pendleton chats about Mission Fed's support of the Alzheimer's Association and its initiatives.
Edward Hershey, President/CEO of Home of Guiding Homes (HGH), and Falon Leszczynski, Vice President of of Operations for HGH, discuss the organization's mission; its programs and services; and its Bootleggers Ball, slated for Saturday, June 10 at the U.S. Grant Hotel.
Dr. Matt Kritz, Founder of Thrivata and Executive Director of Human Performance at UCSD, discusses the mission of Thrivata and how AI tools can personalize the process of measuring a person's mind, body and energy competency.
Yigal Adato, Founder of Leaderato, a nontraditional leadership coaching system, chats about the newest workplace trends. Adato talks about developing one's internal leadership qualities.
Jason Gleason, a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force and Air National Guard, talks about his experiences as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, along with his founding of the Rocky Mountain Stroke Conference, due to his personal experience of losing his wife to stroke.
RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses the mission of SDMAC; its key initiatives; and its iconic breakfasts featuring our nation's leading military officers and leaders.
Karen Rangel, Founder and Youth Resilience Coach for Youth Fit2Lead, is joined by Erin Tanner, a facilitator for Youth Fit2Lead, to talk about the mission and programs of the organizations focus on empowering teenage girls.
Jess Baron, Founder and Executive Director of Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom (GITC), chat about GITC's collaboration with myriad partners to expand the role of music in education and elevate student engagement by making purposeful, inclusive music a joyful and integral part of literacy, academic and social-emotional learning throughout the school day and beyond.
Dr. Mark Edmunds, Chief Medical Officer for the San Diego Blood Bank, and Nikhil Nayak, Chief Business Officer for the Blood Bank, discuss the Precision Blood initiative and it's impact on blood transfusion patients. Edmonds and Nayak chat about San Diego Blood Bank funding and how people can support the Blood Bank's mission.
Malin Burnham, Chairman of the Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA), is joined by Tad Parzen, President of BCCA, to chat about the Center's mission and its focus on community collaborations to implement measurable initiatives to solve critical regional issues. Burnham and Parzen are joined by Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Fed Credit Union, to talk about the San Diego/Tijuana region being selected as a World Capital Design designee. Parzen discusses the Burnham Family's $20 million gift to the Center.
Eric Kaufmann, a nationally recognized thought leader at Harvard University's Institute of Coaching, discusses the blueprint for conscious leadership; ego myopia; and the role of leaders in the world. Kaufmann talks about his book, Leadership Breakdown: How Conscious Leaders Generate Breakthroughs That Enrich Business and the World, and his book signing at the iconic Warwick's Bookstore in La Jolla on Wednesday, May 31.
Authors Jolie Tunnell and Tanya Ross, Co-Founders of the Open Air Book Fair, chat about their Saturday, June 3 event at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The family-oriented book fair will feature 75 authors who will be showcasing their works.
Elizabeth Schott, CEO of Accessity, and Christiana Tasto, Executive Director of Nonprofit Solutions, discuss how their respective organizations expand the footprint of their customers through capital investment and professional development training.
Therese Davis, co-writer of the documentary Bass Clef Bliss --Terrence's Path, is joined by the subject of the documentary, her son Terrence Partidge, to chat about how music has changed Terrence's life. Therese and Terrence talk about inclusion, autism and building communities.
Emily Moberly, Founder & CEO of Traveling Stories, and Christelle Ballantyne, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, talk about using the science of reading research to help children become strong readers by the 4th grade. Moberly and Ballantyne discuss their Virtual Story Tent; pathways to College & Career internship for students aged 15 to 20; their partnership with the SD Loyal Soccer Club; and Walk for Literacy in the Fall.
Ted Leib, Artistic Director for the Oceanside Theater Company (OTC) and an actor in OTC's production of Good People, is joined by Sandy Campbell, Director of Good People, and Susan Clausen, an actress in the play. Leib, Campbell and Clausen chat about the roles humor and choice play in Good People.
Dave Grundies, Transition Instructor Associate for Ruehlin Associates, chats about the organization's more than 25 years of success in helping senior naval personnel make the transition from military service to civilian employment. Joining Grundies are Ruehlin Associates "graduates" Noel "Tink" Dahlke of BAE Systems and Pete "Meat" Collins of the COLSA Corporation.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, nationally recognized President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses the shortage of veterinarians in California and two bills sponsored by the Humane Society to increase access to veterinary care. Weitzman talks about the Humane Society's "Day of Giving" on Thursday, June 29.
Sai Huda, Founder of CyberCatch, a globally recognized cyber security company, chats about CyberCatch's work with vulnerable K-12 school districts.
Jane Schlosberg, Director of Development and Operations for the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), and Tom Davis, a member of CFF's Advisory Board, talk about the premiere education awards event in San Diego County: 20th Annual CFF "Innovation in Education" Awards, which will be held Thursday, May 18 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Qualcomm Inc. The annual event honors educators and students for their innovative achievements, supports award-winning STEM programs, provides STEM scholarships to underserved students, and supports college & career pathways. Davis will be recognized with the Todd W. Gutschow "Visionary & Outstanding Leadership" Award.
Kristi Hunter Clark, Principal of Chollas Mead Elementary School in the San Diego Unified School District, talks about the school being awarded a 2023-24 Community Schools Grant, and what it means to be a "community school."
Rye-Ji Kim, Manager of the Metro San Diego Service Center for Meals On Wheels San Diego County, is joined by her colleague, Tim Ray, Manager of the East County Service Center, to chat about May being "Older Americans Month," and how the 60+-year nonprofit serves seniors throughout the county.
Dr. Elizabeth Babcock, President and CEO of Forever Balboa Park, chats about her organization's public private partnership with the City of San Diego to restore the park's iconic Botanical Building and Gardens. Babcock is joined by Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss the Spring Annual Fund Campaign and the park's robust volunteer program.
Dave Mason, our guest Host, and co-Host, Shiva Kabra, a high school student, enjoy a conversation with Nico Marcolongo, an Advisory Committee Member for the G.I. Film Festival, and Brady Ferdig, the Director of the film "Echoes of Resilience." Now in its 8th year, we learn that the 2023 G.I. Film Festival has selected 31 films this year which are by, for, or about the military.
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Dave Mason, our guest Host, and co-Host, Shiva Kabra, a high school student, enjoy a conversation with Marci Krown, the Founder and CEO of Krown Family Films, a fillmaker focused on bringing communities together through message-driven films rich with empathy, gratitude, and a recognition of the abilities within all of us.
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Dave Mason, our guest Host, and co-Host, Shiva Kabra, a high school student, have an important conversation with Casey Castillo, the CEO of the Jacobs Cushman San Diego Food Bank, and Vanessa Ruiz, the Vice President of Operations. We learns the ins and outs of how the San Diego Food Banks helps feed 400,000 people every month through its partnerships with over 500 non-profits, as well as direct support through its 200 distribution sites around the County. We also learn that Vanessa is soon to have her 20th Anniversary with the San Diego Food Bank. Congrats and thank you, Vanessa!
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Dave Mason, our guest Host, and co-Host, Shiva Kabra, a high school student, have a fantastic conversation with Karina Moyano, the Director of Community Outreach & Engagement, and Margaux Stack-Babich, the Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, for the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. As the only NCI cancer center in San Diego, the Moores Cancer Center conducts life changing research, world class treatment, and high impact community engagement to promote cancer prevention. Karina and Margaux share with listeners an overview of their various community programs as well as what they love most about their careers.
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Dave Mason, our guest Host, and co-Host, Shiva Kabra, a high school student, have a fantastic conversation with Irving Chavez, the Chief Impact Officer of Just In Time For Foster Youth, a 20 year old leader in serving our foster youth in San Diego. Irving, a former foster youth, discusses the organization and their new book "Life Changing Choices" to lay out the seven essential choices for foster youth and those serving them.
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In this Part 2 episode of a very special "live" community event taking place at Yanni's, Drew Schlosberg and his co-host, Isabella Pihas, sit down with Adam Gushansky, who at one point had a form of PIBD known as PANDAS, Lori Mathios, the Director of Advancement for Rady Children's Hopsital, and Dr. Jennifer Bahr, a resilience naturopathic PANS doctor.
In this Part 1 episode of a very special "live" community event taking place at Yanni's, Drew Schlosberg and his co-host, Isabella Pihas, sit down with both Jong Rho, M.D., the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Rady Children's Hospital, as well as Professor of Neurosciences, Pediatrics & Pharmacology at UCSD, and Denise Pihas, the co-founder of Yanni's, a supporter of the Pediatric Inflammatory Brain Disorder program.
Monica Santos, Founder and Executive Director of Advancing Students Forward, chats about her organization's "over-the-top" success in providing underserved students in the Colonia Tecolote neighborhood of Tijuana with the skills to become the first in their families to complete high school and attain success in universities.
Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, discusses the Center's more than 56-year mission to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Emerson shouts out the Center's 22nd Annual "Morning Glory Brunch," slated for Saturday, April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Center's highly acclaimed grounds in El Cajon.
Dave Robbins, Advisory Board Chair for the San Diego Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by ARC Graduate Tekraugh Jordan Jones, and ARC Community Engagement Coordinator Norm Mackenzie, to chat about ARC's life-changing programs, as well as the upcoming ARC Golf Tournament that will be held on Saturday, June 17 at the Chula Vista Golf Course.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), is joined by Alma Hutcherson, Manager of FJV's Therapeutic Childcare Center, to talk about the services and programs offered by the Center.
Michelle Gonzalez, President & CEO of TrueCare, and Dr. Marie Russell, TrueCare's Chief Medical Officer and COO, talk about TrueCare's collaboration with myriad organizations to provide diverse communities with high quality health care to individuals and families no matter their income or insurance status. Gonzalez and Russell discuss TrueCare's new "Older Adult Center," and the plethora of programs and services offered by the 50-year plus provider.
Deborah Klochko, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), talks about the museum's Spring exhibitions. Klochko is joined by Suda House, whose exhibit "The Water Holds Me, Photographs by Suda House," runs from March 4 through October 15.
Zachary Dobbins, Gallery Manager for Bfree Studio in La Jolla, is joined by renowned artists, Glen Wilson and April Banks to discuss their exhibit at the innovative art gallery.
Zachary Dobbins, Gallery Manager for Bfree Studio in La Jolla, is joined by renowned artists, Glen Wilson and April Banks to discuss their exhibit at the innovative art gallery.
Faye Luepton, Director of PR & Marketing for Promises2Kids, chats about the organization's "life-changing" programs; its Pinwheels for Prevention initiative; and Foodies 4 Foster Kids Campaign. Luepton is joined by Roberto Lopez, who shares his foster story and his experience with the highly regarded Guardian Scholars program.
Chris Stewart, owner of Chris Stewart Worldwide, chats about his journey from addiction to on-going recovery. Stewart talks about his book, Gifts from God I Didn't Deserve: The Angels in Life We Never See Coming, along with the current mental state of first responders having to deal with the fentanyl crisis.
Rita Vandergaw, Executive Director of the Comic-Con Museum, talks about the museum's current exhibits -- "The Animation Academy - from Pencils to Pixels" and "Cover Story: Five Decades of Comic-Con." Vandergaw discusses the museum's membership experience and enhancements to its Education Center and programs.
Fiona Chatwin, Founder, and Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica, chats about her organization's focus on making music accessible to people of all ages and all backgrounds through education, performance and community engagement. Chatwin talks about their citywide satellite outreach, as well as the life-changing Musical Biographies program for those with dementia.
Joe Sigurdson, Co-Founder and Chief Success Officer for the Boys To Men Mentoring Network, discusses the Network's mission and its 25th Anniversary Celebration -- "Rooted in Resilency" -- slated for Saturday, April 22 at the Catamaran Hotel in Pacific Beach.
Krishna Kabra, CEO of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, talks about the Museum's upcoming Money Sense Exhibit; its April 22 "Nature Night" event; and the importance of accessible education.
Brittany Dela-Cruz, a graduate of the Leap to Confidence and Transformation Leadership program, is joined by Dana Bristol-Smith, Founder & Executive Director of Leap to Success, to chat about the many success stories of women who are rebuilding the lives from domestic violence, homelessness, trauma or other challenges.
Sara Stillman, President of the Coronado Floral Association, discusses the 101st edition of the nation's largest tented flower show that will take place on April 15 and 16 at Spreckels Park in Coronado. Stillman talks about the recent Homefront Judging Competition, and the annual 1922 Club gala.
James Rowten, President & CEO of the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce. chats about the Chamber's 2nd Annual Green Transpo Expo on April 22; it's virtual directory; and "Escondido Eats."
Bill Payne, President & CEO of Second Chance, and Philip Stutzman, Director of Development, discuss the organization's 30-year history of breaking the cycles of incarceration and poverty by helping people move towards self-sufficiency. Payne and Stutzman highlight Second Chance's collaboration with public/private advisory group, along with its 30th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, April 27 at the Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park.
Doug Wright, highly regarded Chief Financial Officer for Mission Fed Credit Union, talks about the recent collapses of U.S. banks. Wright explains the credit union system and how an individual's account is protected up to $250,000. Wright discusses the benefits of credit union membership and gives invaluable tips to earning money safely; shopping thoughtfully; and putting money aside for savings.
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, talks about the upcoming 2nd Annual SDCOL Financial Literacy Superheroes competition. Cruz also chats about the state of literacy in San Diego County; the Literacy Index & Cities That Read; the Gap Minders podcast; and more
Curt Brooker, Director of ArtWalk San Diego, is joined by Sarah Holbach, Executive Director of ArtReach San Diego, to chat about the longest-running outdoor fine art festival in Southern California. The festival will take place in San Diego's Little Italy district on April 29 and 30. Brooker and Holbach talk about ArtWalk's support of ArtReach San Diego, an organization that increases equity in visual arts education in K-8 schools throughout San Diego County.
Bobbi Brink, Founder and Director of San Diego's Lion, Tigers & Bears sanctuary, discusses the mission of the globally accredited big cat and bear sanctuary; it's work to end the exotic animal trade; and its "Wild in the Country" fundraiser on Saturday, May 20.
Candice Fee, Learning and Development Director for the Community Alliance for Youth Success (CAYS), discusses the goals of CAYS; the April 21 Student Youth Conference; and its upcoming Charity Golf Tournament on April 22.
Dr. Emily Schell, Executive Director of the California Global Project (CGEP), chats about global education, curiosity and exploration, and empathy, kindness and compassion.
Inez Odem, Strategic Initiatives Director for the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, is joined by her colleague, Kaila Weedman, Interim Director of Institutional Advancement, to discuss OLP's 9th Annual Women's Symposium, featuring Maya Gabeira, a world record holding Big Wave Surfer. Odem and Weedman talk about the theme of this year's symposium, "The Hope is Here," which will be held on Friday, March 24 at OLP's campus.
Connie Matsui, a Trustee of Forever Balboa Park, and Janessa Wheeler, Annual Giving and Stewardship Specialist, chat about the mission of the organization; the eSpark Awards; Balboa Park volunteer programs; and the key partnerships that enhance and sustain the park.
Stephanie Cook, the Executive Director of the San Diego Women's Foundation talks about how the organization was founded as a supporting branch of the San Diego Organization to connect, educate, and inspire women to come together in collective philanthropy. This allows donors who want to give back to the community to pool resources together and make a more significant impact. Aiming to spotlight and uplift talented organizations, the San Diego Women's Foundation awards annual grants based on a focus area chosen by the foundation members. Stephanie discusses how the foundation has evolved in recent years from accommodations during the pandemic to different efforts to increase the diversity of their members.
From the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, Very Goddard, the executive director, Joseph Rivera, the conservation manager, and Kim Rogers, the community engagement director, share about the San Dieguito watershed which runs from Del Mar all the way to Julian, providing many water services to the region. Cheryl, Joseph, and Kim discuss the positive impact of the current heavy rainy season in terms of its benefits to the San Dieguito watershed as well as conservation efforts they have for fire prevention and the general improvement of the environment of San Dieguito.
Ollie Benn, the Director of Philanthropy and Social Impact at the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego, and Heather Lezon, the Director at the Youth Assistance Coalition discuss the impact of the partnership between their organizations through the Give For Homelessness program created by the JCF. Through the programs they create like Give For Homelessness, the JCF has been about to implement the Jewish values of righteous giving and healing the world to benefit the whole community by leveraging capital and relationships. Similarly, through Give For Homelessness, the Youth Assistance Coalition has been able to further provide youth dealing with homelessness with support and care they never had.
Sarah McSpadden, the President and CEO of Elizabeth Hospice, talks about the importance of the services provided by Elizabeth Hospice for those reaching the end of life and their loved ones. Elizabeth Hospice is an organization that has been around for 45 years that originated as a charity movement with volunteers. Today, it has evolved into an organization that not only offers hospice services but also grief services, pediatric services, volunteer services and more.
Jay Scovie, a Director of the Kyoto Prize Symposium, talks about the 2023 Kyoto Prize Symposium that will be held March 15-17 in San Diego. The Kyoto Prize is an international award of Japanese origin, presented to those who have made significant contributions to the development of science and civilization for the enrichment of the human spirit.
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, is joined by some of the region's top credit unions to promote the Council's 2nd Annual Financial Literacy Superheroes Competition. Joining Cruz are Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing & Community Relations of Mission Federal Credit Union; Todd Lane, President & CEO of Cal Coast Credit Union; and Gloria Rogers, Vice President, School & Community Development of North Island Credit Union.
Andrew Waltz, Director of Arts Management for UC San Diego Park & Market, and Yale Strom, an ethnographer, artist and curator, discuss the launch of the Intersections interdisciplinary event series, designed to forge connections between people, educators, businesses and innovators in San Diego and worldwide.
Nicky Moore, Director of Training Operations for Shelter to Soldier, chats about her organization's mission to train local shelter dogs to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from PTS, traumatic brain injury and military sexual trauma. Moore notes that Shelter to Soldier also places emotional support animals with active duty military.
Stacey Roberts, the creator of Reggie Rapasaurus, and Jose Cruz, the CEO of the San Diego Council On Literacy, discuss their passion for literacy as well as their upcoming neighborhood reading event at Bowlegged BBQ, which will offer books and songs by Reggie Rapasaurus.
Dr. Alberto Pulido, Chair and Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of San Diego and Director of the Turning Wheel Mobile Classroom Project, talks about Turnings Wheels' mission to build community through the story telling of the rich cultures and history of diverse communities. Dr. Pulido chats about the project's partnership with the Chicano Park Steering Committee, the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center and USD.
Vinny Seepaul, Associate Director of USD's College Corps Fellowship Program, is joined by Maria Perez, a program Fellow, to discuss the program's engagement efforts to stimulate college students' interest in civic-minded causes, and it's focus on helping low income students graduate on time and with less debt.
Dr. Emily Young, Executive Director of the USD's Nonprofit Institute, and Paul Eichen, Founder and Board Chair of Kid Spark Education, talk about the Institute's use of research to support/strengthen nonprofits such as Kid Spark. Young and Eichen chat about the missions of their respective organizations.
Paine Harris, a University of San Diego electrical engineering student, talks about Project VisMO, a program that extends elementary school students' visuospatial skills and increase their mathematical understanding through paper play.
Dr. Odesma Dalrymple and Dr. Perla Myers, Co-Founders of the (S)TEAM Academy and STEAM Youth and Community Conference, discuss the Academy's mission to facilitate an informal STEAM education learning "laboratory" where STEAM skills, identities, advocacy and equity-based approaches are co-cultivated amongst underserved middle and high school students.
Pamela Gray Payton, Vice President, Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer for the San Diego Foundation, is joined by Dr. Sean Green, Assistant Dean for Community Engagements in Spiritually, Mental Health and Catholic Education for the USD's School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES), chat about a $1.5 million Foundation grant for USD to develop and launch the Black InGenius Initiative (BiGI). The Initiative is a college access and early literacy program for Black students in the San Diego Region.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses the 24th Annual "Walk for Animals-- North County" at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Weitzman chats of the Lost2Found Program, a cellphone texting program that helps people search for their missing pets.
Steve Stopper, CEO and Founder of Save Starlight, discusses his organization's mission to be granted lease approval to reimagine the historic Starlight Bowl for community benefit for underserved groups.
Jennifer Givens, Program Manager for the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, talks bout the 2nd Annual Women's History Brunch on March 23 honoring women who have served in the military.
Ed Hiner, a retired Navy SEAL, best-selling author and educator, chats about how his experiences as a Navy SEAL have led him to teach students at the San Pascual Academy on topics such as leadership, succeeding under tremendous stress and fulfilling promises.
"Spotlight on the Community" Host, Drew Schlosberg, a member of the Classroom of the Future Foundation's (CFF) Leadership Team, is joined by Charles Parisi, CEO and Founder of Cloudcast Media and a presenter at the 6th Annual CFF "College and Career Pathways" Summit, talk about the Tuesday, March 7 event. CFF, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, focuses on highlighting best practices in the world of college and career pathways. The Summit will feature practical classroom strategies and successful school/business partnerships that address careers of the future. Parisi chats about his session: PODucation: Lend Ne Your Ears.
Leia Brune, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen San Diego, discusses her organization's comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting breast cancer; its support of groundbreaking research; and its fundraising events.
Don Wells, CEO and Mentor for Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), talks about the meteoric growth and success of JIT through its core value of providing long-term help from the heart. Wells chats about JIT's "Mental Wellness Project"; its 100K Community model; and JIT's upcoming book, Life Changing Choices: The 7 Essential Choices at the Heart of Transformation Change for Foster Youth and Your Community.
Michael Angelo Camacho, Executive Director of the VAPA Foundation, is joined by Lisa Sokolowski, Media Arts Resource Teacher for the San Diego Unified School District, to discuss the Foundation's mission; its partnership with the San Diego International Film Festival's "Focus on Impact Film" series; its Enhancement Program (VEP); and honor concerts.
Kamin Samuel, the Navy's first African American Helicopter Pilot, talks about her passion to transform lives through her coaching business. Samuel discusses her new book co-authored by Steve Chandler, Wealth Creation for Coaches: A Workbook to Create a Prosperous Coaching Practice One Small Step at at Time.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages, is joined by Marc Stevenson, a Licensed Behaviorial Health Clinician for Father Joe's, chat about their "Harm Reduction" approach with our homeless neighbors.
Marianela Camarillo, Executive Director of Miracle Babies, and Marelys Padilla, a Miracle Babies Clinician, discuss the wide-ranging programs to perinatal mothers in need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supporting services.
Claudine Casillas, Event and Communications Manager for KPBS and Nico Marcolongo, Advisory Committee Member, discuss the always incredible GI Film Festival San Diego. Running this year from May 15-20, 2023, the GI Film Festival will show up to 30 films.
Rincon Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) Board Chair, Riz Mazzetti, discusses REDCO and the 3rd Anniversary of their spectacular brewery, Rincon Reservation Road.
Doug Wright, the CFO of Mission Federal Credit Union, joins in studio to discuss economic uncertainty, prospects for a recession, and inflation concerns,
Two leaders from Chula Vista Elementary School District, Michael Bruder, Innovation and Instruction Coordinator, and Marc Keehmer, VAPA Coordinator, share the development of the "Sound Station, " which will be the sixth station for students to explore strengths and different career pathways.
Rita Redaelli, Executive Director of the American Lung Association in California, chats about the Sunday, January 29 Lung Force Walk at Liberty Station. Redaelli talks about the Association's focus on lung health advocacy, education and research.
Greg Schuett, Vice President of the San Diego County Outdoor Education Foundation (SDCOEF), discusses how the Foundation raises funds to provide scholarships to families who cannot afford to send their child to the hallowed Cuyamaca Outdoor School (COS). Schuett is joined by Kris Pamintuan, Principal of COS, and Dustin Burns, COS Project Specialist, to talk about the importance of the outdoor education experience. The 75-year old COS is under the auspices of the San Diego County Office of Education and is located in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
Kathy Brombacher, Director of Lucky Stiff, and Ted Lieb, an actor in the Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) and Oceanside Theatre Company's (OTC) co-produced play, chat about the zany musical that will run from January 27-February 19 at SRT and March 3-19 at OTC.
Natalie Sherod, the 2022 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Woman of the Year, talks about her role as a LLS Visionary. Sherod is joined by Kathlene Seymour, Executive Director of LLS's Southern California/Hawaii Region, and Jennifer Kornreisch, Visionaries of the Year Campaign Development Director, to chat about LLS's mission, its rank as the global leader in the fight against blood cancer and its outreach to LLS patients, survivors, caregivers, families and healthcare professionals.
Danitza Villanueva, Chairman of the 114th Anniversary Charity Ball, and Dr. Lisa Conradi, Executive Director of Chadwick Center at Rady Children's Hospital, discuss the February 4 event at the Hotel Del Coronado. Villanueva talks about the history of the Charity Ball and why she selected the Chadwick Center as this year's beneficiary. Conradi chats about the essential services the Center provides to more than 2,000 children and families who have experienced trauma, including child abuse and neglect, and exposure to domestic violence.
Tammy Greenwood, the author of 14 novels, including her latest work, Such a Pretty Girl, is joined by her San Diego Writers, Ink. colleague, Amy Waller, author of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies: Sweet & Savory Secrets of Surviving the Writing Life, to share their insights on the writing process.
Connor Boyd, Associate Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), is joined by Adriana Cuba Cuentas, Marketing Coordinator for the Company, to chat about TTC's history, outreach to San Diego County schools, its Grown Up Stage performances and partnerships.
Norm Mackenzie, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center, talks about the Center's services and two of its upcoming events: the Wednesday, January 25 "Second Chances Celebration" from 10:00-11:30 at the Center's Otay Mesa locale, and the Saturday, January 28 "Walkathon" beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Leidos in University City.
Captain Tim Barelli, USCG (Ret.), talks about his experiences as Commander of the Coast Guard Sector San Diego, leadership, fatherhood and future opportunities.
Christiana Tasto, Executive Director of Nonprofit Solutions, is joined by her Board Chair, Holly Baughman, to talk about their ogranization's focus on training and development of regional nonprofits. Tasto and Baughman chat about NP's Mobile Leadership Academy and IDEA concept.
Blair Sadler, former CEO of Rady Children's Hospital, longtime national health leader and Board Chair of the Access Youth Academy, talks about the Academy's successful 16-year run. Sadler discusses his recent book (P)LUCK that he co-authored with his twin brother, Alfred. The 15 thought-provoking chapters of (P)LUCK are being developed as an audio curriculum by Cloudcast Media.
Douglas Wahl, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, and Jon Mosier, Lions Club First Vice President, discuss the Club's annual scholarship fund that provides assistance to graduating high school students that plan on attending universities and community colleges. Wahl and Mosier talk about the Lions High School Baseball Tournament this Spring ... the largest high school baseball tournament in the nation -- along with Lions Camp Jack and other Club projects.
Molly Nocon, CEO of Noah Homes, chats about her organization's mission to provide exceptional residential care and choices for adults with developmental disabilities. Nocon talks about their programs and recent Enchanted Village success. Nocon discusses the need to work with forward-thinking public servants in the adult developmentally challenged space.
Perla Myers, Executive Director of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, talks about the Institute's mission to advance inclusivity and leadership in education; its new National Science Foundation-funded project: eSPAC3; and its Pactful and Global Innovation Jacobs Teen Challenge.
RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), chats about the recent release of SDMAC's annual Military Economic Impact Report which highlighted the $36 billion in direct and indirect defense spending that resulted in 356,000 jobs and had a $56.2 billion impact on the region's economy. Balmert talks about the NAVAR redevelopment and upcoming SDMAC Breakfast meetings.
David Haigh, Executive General Manager of the San Diego Legion -- San Diego's Major League (MLR) Rugby team -- is joined by Legion head coach, Danny Lee, to discuss the 2023 MLR season; its home field at Snapdragon Stadium; growing awareness of rugby in the region; and the unique values and culture of rugby.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), is joined by FJV's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Norris, to talk about the organization's critical Street Health program.
Richard Lederer, prolific author, language aficionado, humorist and community do-gooder, chats about his lifelong joy of language and his purpose-driven life.
Dr. Satyan Devadoss, the Fletcher Jones Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of San Diego,talks about making mathematics more attractive and accessible for learners of all backgrounds, and empowering those in the humanities and the arts to have an equal seat in our science-obsesses culture.
Keyon Perkins, a Southwestern College Student-Athlete, discusses the support he has received from the Southwestern College Foundation to help him successfully navigate the challenges of being a college student and athlete. Perkins is joined by Sofia Salgado Robitaille, Executive Director of the Foundation, and Trina Eros, Basic Needs Coordinator for Southwestern College.
Joe Gavin, Chief Programs and Community Engagement Officer for the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, talks about the Foundation's vision of a world where older adults enjoy a healthy, dynamic way of life, where they are socially connected, physically active and meaningful engaged in their communities.Gavin is joined by Lynn Wolsey, Director of the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults, to discuss the Center's work with seniors.
Norman Mackenzie, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center, discusses the programs at the Center, along with his story on how the Center helped him overcome homelessness and fight addiction.
Dr. Kiersten Riedler, a multi-talented facial plastic surgeon for the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa, is joined by Monique Ramsey, Chief Community Officer, chat about the Centre's exceptional patient care and customer service, along with the organization's longtime support of venerable nonprofits such as Humble Design San Diego, Las Patronas and Promises2Kids. Dr. Riedler, an accomplished violinist, chats about her involvement with the VAPA Foundation.
Mary Jurgensen, Community Outreach Director for the nationally recognized Gary & Mary West PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), is joined by colleague Matt Vasile, a West PACE social worker, to discuss the organization's annual "Everyday Necessities Drive for North County Seniors" program. Jurgensen and Vasile chat about PACE programs and services, along with tips on how to identify a senior that may need assistance.
Tracy Jones, Founding Board Member of the International Memoir Writers Association, and Mahshid Hager, a memoirist and a founder of a counseling and consulting business, talk about the 8th Annual Memoir Showcase that will be held on December 8 at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. Jones and Hager chat about what to expect at the Showcase, as well as Hager's memoir that will be shared at the event.
Olivia Espinosa, Director of Scripps Ranch Theatre's Extreme Home Makeover, is joined by one of the play's actresses, Leticia Bombardier, to discuss the universal themes in the play and the importance to our region.
Len Novarro, former newspaper reporter, columnist and editor, chats about his book, Wordslinger: The Life an Times of a Newspaper Junkie. Novarro discusses his Staten Island Ferry encounter with Paul McCartney; his most famous relative: Joe DiMaggio; and the state of the newspaper industry today.
Megan Waddell, Curebound Event Director for Padres Pedal the Cause, and Kellie Sullivan, Curebound Team Development Manager for Padres Pedal the Cause, discuss the mission of Curebound and the success of Padres Pedal the Cause, a cancer fundraising cycling challenge, that has raised $23 million dollar since its initial challenge in 2013. Waddell and Sullivan talk about the six local institutions that receive the cancer research funds from Curebound. Waddell and Sullivan share the "over-the-top" success of the November 4 "Curebound Concert" for a Cure featuring Grammy-Award winning singer, Alicia Keys.
Abby Ducharme, a 13-year old San Diego County student, chats about her first book: The New Crafters. Ducharme, a Minecraft expert, is joined by her Mom -- Dr. Julie Ducharme -- to talk about Abby's other interests: game designing, athletics and art.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of the nationally recognized San Diego Humane Society, talks about the benefits of adopting a senior-aged pet; the 50th Anniversary of the Humane Society's Project Wildlife Program; and the launch of its Community Veterinary Program
Krishna Kabra, CEO of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, chats about the Museum's first ever STEMposium, slated for Thursday, December 1. The STEMposium will feature the region's most innovative education and community leaders who advocate the importance of cultivating human potential. Krishna is joined by her daughter, Shiva, a Pacific Ridge High School sophomore, who shares her thoughts on the arts and innovation.
Rich Portelance, Vice President and General Manager of Journeys Map, and Judy Steingass, Director of Customer Experience, discuss the diversity of career pathway opportunities; the ease to navigate the "game-changing" product; and the breadth of data within the scope of Journeys Map
Tim Ney, Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA San Diego, founded in 1920, discusses the YMCA's plethora of programs and services geared toward military families; its Horse of the Sun Ranch; and its annual dinner, slated for Friday, January 17, 2023 aboard the iconic USS Midway Museum.
Jessica Toth, Executive Director of the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, is joined by the Jennifer Galey, the Center's Senior Environmental Educator, to talk about the Center's mission; its pioneering curbside recycling program; reducing food waste during the holidays; and other innovative initiatives and projects.
Jessica Berger, Vice President of University Advancement for California State University San Marcos, announces the university's #1 ranking among 1,400 colleges in Social Mobility. The prestigious recognition will be a catalyst in the university's creation of the West Coast's first Social Mobility Center. Berger chats about the university's largest and most ambitious fundraising campaign, along with its integrated science and engineering program, and its huge support of veterans attending the North County university.
Tim Baird, former Superintendent of the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and Board Member of the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), talks about the recent CFF-produced "Supe Tank" presentations of nine local superintendents at Qualcomm Industries. Each "Supe Tank" presentation featured a pitch from the presenting superintendent to support a key initiative in his or her district. Baird, the Director of Educational Partnerships of the Green Schools National Network, discusses sustainable schools.
Michael Camacho, Executive Director of the VAPA Foundation, chats about the Foundation's VAPA Enhancement Program; its Makers Art Program with six elementary schools; and its work to provide grants to teachers to pursue innovative art projects.
Bradley Heilman, Co-Founder and CEO of Exploros, and Greg Currie, CEO of Founder of Technology in Education (TIE), chat about how their technologies has engaged students by enabling them to be active participants in the classroom. Heilman and Currie are joined by TIE Executive Vice President Mosses Godoy, to discuss significant testing gains by students due to engagement, caring teachers and interactive technology.
Kristen Fogle, Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink, chats about the Fall For Writing Conference on Nov. 11-14; the December 10 writing retreat at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside; and two recent books she authored earlier this year: Mom's Life Story Journal and Dad's Life Story Journal.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined by Becky Evleth, Special Events Coordinator, to talk about the Memorial's Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, November 5; Phase III of new wall construction; veteran honor and military ceremonies; and the docent program
Rik Mazzetti, Board Chairman for the Rincon Economic Development Corporation (REDCO), talks about the businesses that REDCO has created to preserve the culture, ancestral history, and tribal identify of the Rincon Band. Mazzetti discusses the Rincon Reservation Road Brewery (3R Brewery).
Jennifer Rodriguez of the San Diego County Office of Education is joined by three of the San Diego County Teachers of the Year to discuss their amazing feats in the classroom. Aimee McCoy of Mesa Verde Middle School in the Poway Unified School District, Juanita Nunez of the San Diego School District and Melissa Rains of Castle Park Middle School in the Sweetwater Union High School District, chat about their passionate commitment to their students and profession. Cox Communications annual produces a one-hour television show celebrating the Teachers of the Year, which is sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), is joined by David MacGregor Lambert, FJV Purchasing Manager, to talk about the organization's food services and Emergency Food Pantry; preparing for the Winter season; its vibrant thrift stores; and the Thanksgiving 5K.
Jesus (Chuy) Nunez, Jr., Director of Communications and Corporate Engagement for the Monarch School, chats about the mission and vision of the unique school; its wrap-around mental health, arts, and athletics services; and it's new black box theatre: The Chrysalis.
David Varcardipone, School Liaison Director for SchoolCast, and Sophia Nunuz, On-Boarding and Training Director for SchoolCast, chat about it's mission to power student-run podcasts at all San Diego County high schools. Varcardipone and Nunez discuss other student-centric Cloudcast Media podcasts.
Matt Schulte, Principal of the Schulte Insurance Agency, chats about the agency's 47-year history of helping seniors navigate through the complex Medicare Annual Election period. Schulte addresses Medicare Supplement and Prescription Drug Plans
Dr. James Dunford, Medical Director for the McAlister Institute, talks about the Institute's myriad programs that address prevention and education for individuals and families dealing with alcohol and substance abuse. Dunford recaps the Institute's recently held 10th Annual "Walk for Sobriety."
Doug Wright, Chief Financial Officer for Mission Federal Credit Union, chats about the current and future economic challenges due to inflation and surging interest rates. Wright offers tips to mitigate the challenges.
Tonya Mantooth, the CEO/Artistic Director for the highly lauded San Diego International Film Festival, talks about the 21st edition of the Festival, which commences on Thursday, October 19. The Festival's social impact theme this year is human trafficking.
Sharlene O'Keefe, Executive Director of Poway OnStage, discusses the organization's wide reaching Arts in Education programs, along with its lineup of iconic Grammy-award winning musicians that will be part of its much-anticipated Professional Performance Series.
Goran Bozinovic, President & CEO of the Boz Life Science Research and Teaching Institute, chats about the Institute's mission; its community outreach; its access to high-end biology research to diverse pre-college and college students; and the Annual Environmental Science and Innovative STEM Education Symposium on October 21 and 22 at Park & Market in Downtown San Diego.
Ashley, a Senior Girl Scout, and her sister Natalie, a Cadette Girl Scout, talk about the many benefits of being part of Girl Scout San Diego. Ashley, a 10-year Girl Scout, and Natalie, a 9-year Girl Scout, chat about what they enjoy most about Girl Scouting. Ashley and Natalie are joined by Michelle Mullen, Chief Mission Delivery Officer, to discuss Girl Scouts San Diego's membership kickoff and the Girl Scout Cookie Season that begins on January 29, 2023.
Blair Sadler, 26 year CEO of what is now called Rady Children's Hospital, discusses his new book, (P)LUCK, co-authored with his twin brother about their iconic work in health care policy. Sadler chats about their work in authoring the nation's first organ donation law, adopted by 50 states beginning in 1968. Sadler is currently on the faculty of the UCSD Rady School of Management.
Enrique Mesa, Communications & Segment Marketing Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, chats about the distinguished Juntos Avanzamos designation that the credit union received for its longtime and robust community partnership with the Hispanic market. Mesa is joined by Marko Ramirez, an MFCU Branch Manager in Chula Vista to discuss the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, is joined by the nonprofit's Director of Philanthropy, Mark Lagace, to talk about its annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22 at the Historic Burnham House in Balboa Park. The Festival raises much needed resources to support Home Start's mission to prevent and treat child abuse.
Dr. Lauren Lek, Head of School for the Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), and Diana Agostini, Director of Admissions for the venerable school, discuss how OLP leads in the way in advancing young women to pursue innovative STEM careers. Lek and Agostini chat about OLP's inspiring school podcast and its state-of-the art multimedia facility.
Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor Recipient, discusses his role as an ambassador of the life-changing Cohen Veterans Network. Pitts is joined by Shari Finney, Regional Clinical Director of Cohen Clinics in Southern California, to chat about the opening of the new Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Veterans Village San Diego in Oceanside.
Douglas Wahl, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, talks about the club's 100 years of supporting the region's nonprofits that help veterans, the homeless, seniors, the disabled, deaf and blind and underserved youth.
Michael McHale, President and CEO of St. Paul's Senior Services, is joined by Amanda Gois, Chief Marketing Officer of St. Paul's, to discuss the myriad programs and services of the organization, and how St. Paul's is laser-beamed in its vision for addressing the challenges of senior care in the future.
Bill Payne, President & CEO of Second Chance, and Philip Stutzman, Development Director for the organization, talk about their success in significantly reducing recidivism among those who have been previously incarcerated. Payne and Stutzman discuss programs that deliver services in three areas: transitional housing, reentry strategies and workforce development.
Elizabeth Lou, CEO and President of Nile Sisters Development Initiative, chats about her organization's mission to educate, support and offer training to refugee and immigrant women and their families by helping them overcome barriers to social and economic self-reliance.
Perette Godwin, a Girls Scouts San Diego Troop Leaders and Co-Chair of the Girl Scouts Power Her Promise campaign, chats about the campaign; the impact of being a Girl Scouts San Diego donor and/or volunteer; and the hundreds of thousands of leaders that the organization has produced since it was founded locally in 1917.
Kristen Amicone, Director of Intergenerational Programs for San Diego Oasis, discusses the organization's mission to promote and embrace lifelong learning, health and wellness and community involvement through intergenerational programs. Amicone talks about Oasis' purchase of a two-story building in Rancho Bernardo, scheduled to open in 2023.
Dr. Julie Ducharme, President of Synergy Learning Institute, chats about her company's mission to serve veterans and its "Our Boots to Heels" and "Lead and Empower Her She Talks" programs.
Sharyn Goodson, Vice President of Philanthropy for the venerable Leichtag Foundation and Impact Cubed, discusses the Foundation's vast impact on the lives of thousands of San Diego County residents through the programs and services of the myriad nonprofit organizations supported by the Foundation.
Vincent J. Speranza, a U.S. Army "Battle of the Bulge" paratrooper, chats about his stories of combat and liberation. Speranza is joined by CJ Machado, CEO and Founder of Force-Con, a recently held three-day event that unites military and civilian forces for the "Greater Good" -- supporting veteran advocacy.
Dick Erickson, a 95-year-young WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, is joined by Holly Shaffner, Director of Public Relations for Honor Flight San Diego, to chat about sending senior veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials that were built for their sacrifice and service. Erickson talks about the importance to traveling to D.C. with fellow veterans, while Shaffner discusses the ways the public can support Honor Flight.
Hillary Theakston, Executive Director of The Clearity Foundation, talks about September's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; the Foundation's fundraising events; and the free programs offered to those with ovarian cancer.
Liz Devins, a Brand Ambassador for St. Jude Research Hospital and a patient mom, is joined by Jennifer Castell, Senior Advisor -- Area Development for Southern California and Hawaii, to discuss the mission and work of the renowned children's cancer research hospital. Devins, whose daughter Claire was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, talks about how the hospital added four more years to Claire's life before she passed away in 2011. Castell chats about the annual St. Jude Walk/Run on September 24 at NTC Park in Liberty Station.
Lauren Welch, Director of San Diego Gives, is joined by Sharyn Goodson, Fiscal Sponsor of San Diego Gives and Vice President of Philanthropy for the Leichtag Foundation and Impact Cubed, talk about the preliminary results this year's campaign; the inaugural San Diego Gives University; the newly launched Live Local, Give Local Podcast; and plans for the 2023 campaign.
Agnes Barrelet, Executive Director of the Children's Nature Retreat Foundation, discusses the organization's mission to teach K-12 students about the environment, sustainable farming, and animal habitats. Barrelet chats about the Foundation's annual fundraiser on October 1, The 4 Elements.
Arlene Yang, Board President of the transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project, and Catherine "Cat" Corral, Co-Founder and Executive/Artistic Director of transcenDANCE, talk about the organization's mission to transcend barriers and expand the ambitions of youth in under-resourced San Diego County communities through dance and performance.
Rob Lake, Managing Director of Life Sciences for Trinity Capital, discusses the venture lending industry; its work with entrepreneurs and emerging companies; the Trinity team; and the Life Sciences practice in Venture Capital.
Wesley Burt, Founder & Executive Director of Equation Collaborative, is joined by the Collaborative's Program Manager, Danielle Radford, to talk about +BOX, a food security program that delivers reliable access to healthy food to food insecure students and their families.
Tara Shah, Founder of T School, chats about her company's unique approach to bar exam preparation that has power meditations and yoga breaks built into its bar prep exam courses.
James Saba, Executive Director of San Diego Junior Theatre, is joined by the Theatre's Artistic Director, Desha Crownover, to talk about the Theatre's 75th Anniversary Season lineup, along with Fall classes and camps.
Dan Guillou, a graduate, advocate and volunteer for Canine Companions, chats about the life-changing work of service dogs trained to serve adults and children with disabilities. Guillou is joined by Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Federal Credit Union, to discuss Guillou's harrowing story; the September 17 "Dogfest" at Waterfront Park; and the services provided by Canine Companions.
Esha Walia, a Business Major at Northeastern University in Boston, joins Grant Oliphant, CEO of The Conrad Prebys Foundation, and Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Federal Credit Union, to have a wide-ranging discussion on giving back to the community. Oliphant, Co-Chair of the annual San Diego Cause Conference, talks about the rich and diverse topics offered at the September 14 conference that will be held at the University of San Diego.
Jeffrey Breslow, a Hall of Fame Toy Industry Inventor, discusses his memoir, A Game Maker's Life. Breslow talks about how he held his company together after a colleague opened fire in the Marvin Glass and Associates conference room in 1976, killing two of the firm's partners before taking his own life. His company invented such iconic games as Simon, Operation and Mousetrap to name a few. Breslow discusses the keys to his success, as well as his appearance on The History Channel's "Toys That Built America" segment that will run on November 28.
Peter Callstrom, President & CEO of the San Diego Workforce Partnership, discusses the organization's mission; its Behavioral Health vision/plan with Supervisor Nathan Fletcher; the $10M investment by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein; and a change to its Career Center operations.
RADM (Ret) Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), talks about its mission to work closely with leaders of all San Diego County sectors (military, political, business and community) to enhance the recognition of the military's many economic and social contributions to our region. Balmert chats about SDMAC's nationally recognized monthly breakfasts featuring our nation's top military and community leaders.
Jim Floros, Founder & CEO of Floros and Associates, chats about his nearly 30 years as a nonprofit CEO and how it inspired him to form a company to help NPO's enhance their leadership and build their capacity to grow their services and outreach.
Tom Davis, Director of Business Development for the Center for Educational Innovation, talks about his 40-plus year career supporting innovation in underserved communities and classrooms. Davis discusses his
"16 Weeks of STEAM" initiative in National City, along with his work with the Classroom of the Future Foundation, San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and the new SDCOE Linda Vista Innovation Center.
Reef Kubota and Paty Murrillo, students at EJE Academies, dual language charter schools, discuss the over-the-top benefits of learning dual languages at an early age. Kubota and Murillo are joined by Eva Pacheco, Founder of EJE Academies, and Kristina Quesada Parker, the Community Relations & Alumni Coordinator of the schools, to chat about the genesis of the Academies and its future plans.
CJ Machado, CEO and Founder of Force-Con, talks about the September 23-25 Superhero Military Convention in San Diego to unite military and civilian forces for the "Greater Good" -- Veteran advocacy by honoring those who've served. The three-day event will celebrate the precious freedoms we have in our country.
Jeffrey Breslow, a Hall of Fame Toy Industry Inventor, discusses his memoir, A Game Maker's Life. Breslow talks about how he held his company together after a colleague opened fire in the Marvin Glass and Associates conference room in 1976, killing two of the firm's partners before taking his own life. His company invented such iconic games as Simon, Operation and Mousetrap to name a few. Breslow discusses the keys to his success, as well as his appearance on The History Channel's "Toys That Built America" segment that will run on November 28.
Sharlene O'Keefe, Executive Director of Poway OnStage, is joined by immediate Past Executive Director, Michael Rennie, to talk about its 2022-2023 Professional Performance Series lineup, as well as its highly regarded Arts in Education initiative. The series will include Grammy Award-Winning performers such as bluesman Taj Mahal and Don Felder of the Eagles. The series will also include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Richie Furay.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, recipient of a 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year recognition, discusses reduced fees during a monthlong adoption drive to "Clear the Shelters"; its recently launched "Community Veterinary Program"; and three orphaned bear cubs that have arrived for rehabilitation at the Ramona Wildlife Center.
Deacon Jim Vargas, CEO of Father Joe's Villages, discusses the organization's recently released "State of Homelessness and Solutions" report; the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Villa affordable housing development; and opportunities for the community to engage with Father Joe's Villages.
In this two-part "Spotlight on the Community" interview, Cheryl Morrow, President of California Curl and President and CEO of San Diego Monitor News, chats about learnings bestowed upon her by her iconic father, Willie Morrow. Cheryl talks about her Dad being he quintessential Renaissance through his culture-changing inventions, such as the Afro Pick, to his pioneering of African American media in San Diego.
Cheryl Morrow continues the conversation about her "larger than life" Dad .... Willie Morrow.
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, chats about the Council's more than 35 years of advocacy in support of literacy causes in our region. Cruz discusses the Literacy Index, the Council's Volunteer Recruitment Campaign and its "Gap Minders" podcasts in conjunction with the United Way of San Diego County.
Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, talks about one of the Center's signature events, the "Haute to Heart" Fashion Show that will be held on Saturday, August 13 at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Emerson chats about other Center programs that educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grant Oliphant, CEO of the Conrad Prebys Foundation, talks about the four focus areas of the organization: Arts, Medical Research, Healthcare and Youth. Oliphant chats about the Foundation's strategic planning process as it gathers feedback from its broad range of grantees and partner organizations.
Dr. Zara Marselian, Founder, President & CEO of La Maestra Community Health Centers, chats about the La Maestra's game-changing and innovative Circle of Care services that provide everything from onsite primary and specialty care to food pantries to transportation to housing and everything in between.
Steve Klosterman, Board Chair for the San Diego Foundation, talks about the Foundation's record fiscal year in raising dollars and having funds granted. Klosterman discusses the Foundation's strategic plan; its donor advised funds; wealth advisor relations and the $67 million the Foundation granted to more than 250 nonprofits to address COVID 19 challenges.
Neville Billimoria, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Fed Credit Union, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Mission Fed's Public Relations and Community Manager, to shout out the inaugural broadcast at Mission Fed Studios of Drew Schlosberg's long-running "Spotlight on the Community" Show. Billimoria and Pendleton chat about Mission Fed's robust community outreach.
Dave Mason, a Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council Board Member, describes the genesis of the council; its mission; and upcoming events.
Holly Shafner, Director of Public Relations for Honor Flight San Diego, chats about her organization's mission to take senior veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built for their sacrifice. Shafner chats about a recently added "award" honor flight on November 4 for veterans who received the Purple Heart and above.
Barbara Freeman, Owner of Bfree Studio, discusses her year-old venture to shine a light on emerging and mid-career artists at her La Jolla art gallery. Freeman chats about her upcoming August 1-15 exhibition featuring artist Richard Ybarra's "Lights, Night: NEON" exhibit.
Asante Sefa-Boakye, Head Coach and Director of the Black Star Polo Water Polo Club, chats about his mission to diversify the sport. Sefa-Boakye talks about starting a water polo club in Ghana, along with the August 8 official launch of Black Star Polo.
Ruben Navarrette, award-winning syndicated columnist, talks about the importance of storytelling and the state of journalism in our country.
Hamze Awawde, Palestinian Regional Manager for Hands of Peace, is joined by Anna Sassine, an Alumna of the 2019 Hands of Peace Summer Program, chat about the organization's focus on bringing together American, Israeli and Palestinian youth to learn about conflict resolution and leadership.
Raul Prieto Ramirez, San Diego Civic Organist and Artistic Director of the Spreckels Organ Society, discusses the 34th International Summer Organ Festival; Sunday 2:00 pm concerts; and the role of the Spreckels Organ in San Diego Cultural Life.
Neville Billimoria, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Federal Credit Union, chats about his organization's longtime mission to support myriad community initiatives. Billimoria talks about Mission Fed's new partnership with the "Spotlight on the Community" show.
Lauren Welch, Director of San Diego Gives, and Sharyn Goodson, of the Leichtag Foundation, discuss the Saturday, July 16 launch of the second annual special day of giving. Welch and Goodson talk about the 327 nonprofits that will participate in this year's edition of San Diego Gives and how San Diego residents can engage with local nonprofits.
Megan Waddell, Event Director of Curebound's Padres Pedal the Cause, is joined by her colleague, Kellie Sullivan, Development Manager for Padres Pedal the Cause, to chat about Curebound's mission, its collaboration with six venerable San Diego research institutions and its Concert for the Cure event at the Rady Shell, slated for November 4.
Chad Robert Stewart, Founder and CEO of Devonfield Publishing, the publisher of Stewart's Britfield & the Lost Crown Series, discusses the development of Britfield movies and theatrical productions.
Victoria Eicher, Artistic Director for the City Heights Music School, talks about how the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Foundation has partnered with the San Diego Foundation to offer multi-arts programs to San Diego Unified School District students throughout the summer.
Sean Boyd, Co-Chair of the San Diego Theatre Alliance, chat about his organization's focus to identify and implement initiatives that address the needs of San Diego theaters and their audiences.
Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of the San Diego Women's Foundation (SDWF), and Janice Kurth, a SDWF Board Member and former Rotary District 5340 Governor, discuss their organization's collaborative efforts to support Afghan refugees in San Diego County.
Ashley Camac, CEO of Zero8Hundred, is joined by Program Director, Shelby Thomas, to chat about the mission of Zero8Hundred and the high-level challenges transitioning service members and their families are facing in our communities.
Richard Tassiello, CEO of the Retirement Strategies Group, talks about his company's focus on corporate retirement plans and the impact of the CalSavers law on California businesses.
Desha Crownover, Artistic Director for the San Diego Junior Theatre, and Blake McCarty, Director of the Theatre's Head Over Heels production, talk about the Theatre's upcoming 75th Anniversary year, along with this summer's productions and camps schedule.
Doug Friedman, Director of Communications for the Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial, is joined by his colleague, Senior Manager Myrna Davalos, and Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations & Community Manager for Mission Federal Credit Union, to talk about the key initiatives and programs of the Association.
Robert May, Founder of Out On A Limb, New Plays From America's Finest City, and playwright Christian St. Croix, chat about the annual performances that will be held at Scripps Ranch Theatre from June 24-26
Bianca Alvarado, Education and Program Specialist for the USD's Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, is joined by Kearny High Students -- Leonardo, Aiden and Jeanelle to discuss the global solution-driven prototypes. Leonardo, Aiden and Jeanelle talk about the design thinking process to create a solution to their global issue.
Bianca Alvarado, Education and Program Specialist for the USD's Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, is joined by Wootark Kim, a teacher at e3Civic High, and three of his students -- Shania, Phaedra and Mary -- to talk about their prototype trash can that can self-identify and sort difference types of trash. Shania, Phaedra and Mary talk about the design thinking process to create a solution to their global issue.
Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, talks about the recent opening of Cloudcast Atlanta and his work with the venerable H.J. Russell and Company.
Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, President of Cal State University San Marcos, is joined by her colleague, Jessica Berger, Vice President of University Advancement, chat about the university's focus on student social mobility; its future Integrated Science and Engineering Building; the new Innovation Hub; and its 1,700 military connected students.
Captain Dave Grundies, USN (Ret.), discusses his role as a Transition Instructor with Ruehlin Associates, helping Senior Naval personnel navigate the pathways from the military to civilian careers.
Joice Curry, Founder and President/CEO of c3 Communications, and Sean Curry, the firm's COO, talk about their company's core value of transparency with their myriad clients. The Curry's discuss what differentiates their firm from others.
Billie Moore, President and CEO of the ABC Youth Foundation and son of the great light heavyweight champion Archie Moore, discusses the "Archie Moore ABC Amateur Boxing Event," that will be held at Ramona High School on Saturday, June 11. Moore is joined by Max Gardner, VP of IT at the Foundation and an amateur boxing coach. Moore and Gardner chat about the mission of the Foundation.
Scott Spector, VP of Community Partnerships for Coherent Educational Solutions (CES), is joined by his CES colleague, Dionne Clabaugh, VP of Learning and Teaching Engagement, and Rayan Nathan, VP of Global Partnerships for Makers Empire, a CES partner. Spector, Clabaugh and Nathan talk about their focus on the student learner, along with the soon-to-be-launched Ukrainian student project.
Debbie Barnum and Rachael Gonzalez, Co-Founders of EC2, discuss the organization's mission, its 25 community partnerships, the monthly Cheers and Construction Careers event and ConstructForce, an online searchable resource database in the AEC world.
Dr. Inez Gonzalez Perezchica, Executive Director of MANA de San Diego, chats about the organization's longitme success in empowering Latinas through education, leadership development, community service and advocacy.
Richard D. Marks, Owner and Founder of RDM Management Group, talks about his newly released book, Expect Great Things to Happen: Five Core Principles of Highly Effective Business Professionals. Marks discusses his mediation and coaching services, as well as his "on-demand" courses.
Eileen Heveron, Executive Director of Pawsitive Teams, is joined by her colleague, Jean Gertmenian, Board Chair for the organization, to talk about their programs to train Service Dogs, Facility Dogs and Therapy Dogs for use by those with special needs.
Doreen Gehry Nelson, a 50-year educator, chats about her work in the field of design-based learning and her book, Cultivating Curiosity: Teaching and Learning Reimagined.
Emilia Vaughn, a songwriter and artist, will donate 50% of streaming royalties from her song Sunflower to Ukrainian causes. Emilia is joined by her Mom -- Licia -- to talk about her artwork and her passion to shine a light on mental health awareness.
Tanya Ross and Jolie Tunnell, organizers of the Once Upon a Book Fair, discuss the Saturday, June 4 event at Grape Day Park in Escondido that will feature 26 of San Diego's finest writers.
Joe Gavin, Chief Programs and Community Engagement Officer of the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, talks about the Foundation's mission; challenges of isolation facing a growing number of our region's seniors; and it's soon-to-be-launched report to community -- "A Vision For Healthy Aging: Modernizing San Diego Senior Centers."
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Association, is joined by Amy Forsythe, a member of the Association's Board of Trustees, to chat about the Association's mission and the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony, slated for Monday, May 30 from 11:00 a.m. too 12 noon. The ceremony will honor Major Megan McClung, USMC, the first female graduate of the US Naval Academy to be killed in action since the school was founded in 1845.
Jaclyn Sarnese, Founder of elevatEd Classrooms, and Amaya Ford, Chef and Owner of Mya's Catering Company, share their over-top experiences as participants in the CONNECT ALL @Jacob's Center's business accelerator program and their winning pitches in the 5th Union Bank Start-Up Pitch Competition.
Jeanne McAlister, the CEO and Founder of the "life-changing" McAlister Institute, discusses her organization's laser-beamed focus on breaking the stigma of addiction; combating the rise in Fentanyl overdoses; and advocating for a significant increase in detox and residential treatment beds.
Jeeyoon Kim, a renowned concert pianist, talks about her recent concert and album project, along with her experience at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.
Lori Cargile, Program Supervisor for Community Education and Workforce Development for MiraCosta College, and Sharon Gaitan, Community Education Coordinator, discuss the myriad offerings of their program, including the English Language Institute, Driver Education, College for Kids, new Summer and Fall 2022 classes and the First Annual AugustFest event, slated for August 27.
Michelle Candland, President of the San Diego Women's Foundation, and Marisol Alvarado, Vice President of Programs for Monarch School, chat about the Foundation's support of the Monarch School Project that benefits 155 families through case management, housing assistance and skill-building.
Chris Ing, Outreach & Internship Specialist for MiraCosta College's Technology Career Institute, is joined by his colleague, Carisa Chavez, Programs Supervisor, to chat about the Institute's program offerings; its unique relationship to local businesses and industries; and its impact on students and the community.
Joey Jerome, Advisory Committee Member of the 2022 G.I. Film Festival San Diego, is joined by Scott Campbell, Director of Down on the Ranch, chat about the May 17-21 Film Festival and Campbell's 10-minute documentary short about a ranch owner who volunteers her time, horses and professional research to determine the therapeutic impact of an equine assisted program for veterans suffering from PTSD.
Dr. Carlos Cortez, Chancellor of the nationally recognized San Diego Community College District, discusses the myriad programs of the district's four innovative, student-centric colleges, including Mesa College's bachelor's degree in Health Information Management. Cortez chats about the district's laser-beamed focus on workforce development, and its creative solutions to easing the housing challenges in our county.
Cierra Nelson, a Flight Nurse and graduate of Western Governors University (WGU), talks about her flight nurse experiences; National Nurses Week and the over-the-top nursing education she received at WGU.
Casie Pedregon, Development & Communications Manager for Miracle Babies, is joined by Sheila Kubota, Clinical Director for Miracle Babies, to talk about the launch of the "My Brain & My Baby" program in support of perinatal mothers suffering with anxiety and depression. Pedregon and Kubota discuss the 14th Annual "Miracle Babies Superhero 5K, slated for Sunday, May 15.
Keith McGee, a U.S Air Force veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury, chats about his journey to become a driver in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series.
Doug Wright, Chief Financial Officer for Mission Federal Credit Union, chats about the growing rate of inflation and how to mitigate its impact on our daily lives.
Charles Parisi, CEO and Founder of Cloudcast Media, chats about the genesis of the company and its mission to shine a light on those leaders, organizations and companies who relentlessly promote critical community causes.
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses the organization's mission; 2022 goals; areas of advocacy; and upcoming events
Diana Drummey, the 2022 Chair of the Coronado Flower Show, is joined by the 2023 Chair, Jessica Mushovic, to talk about the Flower Show's 100th Anniversary this month. Drummey and Mushovic discuss the history of the show and what to expect this year.
Dr. Tayari Howard, whose more the 50 years in broadcast journalism has enabled him to shine a light on critical community causes, discusses his passion to serve the community. Dr. Howard has raised nearly $2 million for charitable organizations, while serving on the Boards of selected impactful nonprofits.
Dr. Howard talks about his forthcoming book, Radioactive.
Russell Sperling, Director of the VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) Foundation, talks about the recent Beyond Brilliance event that honored UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla for his relentless support of the importance of arts education in our schools. Sperling chats about the overwhelming benefits of arts education at all grade levels.
Patricia Perman, President of the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Landscape Architects (ASLA), is joined by immediate past president, Chris Stebbins, to discuss the organization's focus on raising the visibility of landscape architects; increasing social public spaces throughout San Diego County; and significant landscape architect projects in Chula Vista.
Marti Gobel, a nationally recognized actor, director and teaching artist, discusses her directing of The Taming at Scripps Ranch Theatre. Gobel is joined by actor Sutheshna Mani, who chats about her enlightening conversations with The Taming's playwright, Lauren Gunderson.
Too good be true ... Chairmen's RoundTable Offers Pro Bono Mentoring to San Diego County CEOs
Ginny Beneke, Chairman of the Board for the Chairmen's RoundTable, is joined by Board Vice Chair, Dan Gatti, to talk about the RoundTable's 25-year history of providing free mentoring to CEOs of more than 600 businesses that have resulted in revenue windfalls for their clients.
Dr. Eduardo Reyes, Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and Dr. Matt Tessier, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Instruction, discuss the district's laser-beamed focus on its high quality teaching and learning programs; its ever-expanding Innovation Stations; and Visual and Performing Arts initiatives. Drs. Reyes and Tessier beam over the district's launch of its "Sound Station."
Donna Denham, President/Founder of Denham Family Law, chats about how the mediation pathway will save couples tens of thousands of dollars vs. litigation to navigate the divorce process.
Veronica Murphy, Artistic Director for Write Out Loud, and Pamela Brittain, a Southwest High Language Arts teacher, discuss Write Out Loud's annual "Big Read" program with the National Endowment for the Arts, where San Diego County students read from the book The House on Mango Street and create an artistic project based on the themes, characters, settings, etc. from the book.
David Dearie, President of the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, talks about his Foundation's approach to providing leadership development to our enlisted men and women, and transitioning veterans.
Dr. Caroline Baillie, Academic Director of the University of San Diego's Master of Science in Engineering for Sustainability and Health (MESH), and Dr. Paul Kadetz, Co-Director of MESH, talk about the launch of this innovative degree that will take a holistic approach to global challenges in the world of sustainability and engineering.
Jaz Williams, the owner of Hookmaster Studios and HookmasterNFT, discusses his work with youth in regards to NFTs, in addition to state of the recording engineer.
Kandace Crystal, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager for the San Diego Repertory Theatre, and Jay O'Leary Woods, Director of the Reparations play, chat about the annual Black Voices Reading Series, and other San Diego Rep happenings.
Richard Tassiello, CEO & President of Retirement Strategies Group, describes his company's "secret sauce" in providing clients with an easy to understand pathway to retirement.
Al Love, Senior Director of College and Career Readiness/Innovation for the San Diego County Office of Education, chats about the Linda Vista Innovation Center's focus on collaborating with business and industry partners to identify and implement high-demand career pathways to meet our region's critical workforce needs. Love talks about the Center's Innovation Academies.
Don Wells, Chief Empowerment Officer for Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), and Brad Livingston, JIT Board Chair, discuss the organization's garnering of the Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance, awarded by the USD Nonprofit Institute. Wells and Livingston talk about program's "Rise to Resilience" service and life-changing work with foster youth.
Dave Koontz, Director of Marketing of the record-setting and nationally recognized USS Midway Museum, chats about the museum's emergence from the pandemic; the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier; and the museum's upcoming Spring Break experiences for families.
Tony Teravainen, CEO and Co-Founder of Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), and Barb Fiorina, STEP's Southern California Development Manager, chat about STEP's mission; 10-year anniversary; expanded services to other states; and upcoming events.
Suzy Requarth, Self-Determination Project Manager for the San Diego Regional Center, discusses the life-changing Self-Determination service of the State of California Department of Developmental Services that enables those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have choices and controls over eligible services. Requarth talks about how this news services has had a huge impact since July 1 when it became an official option.
Monte Kalisch, Director of Technology for the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, is joined by his colleague, Bianca Alvarardo, Program Specialist for the Institute, to chat about the Institute's ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox pilot program; the Pactful social good innovation curriculum; and the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge.
Herbert J. Stern, an attorney and co-author of the historical thriller, Sins of the Fathers, chats about his career as a former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey and as a judge of the United States Court for Berlin. Stern talks about how Sins of the Fathers tells the true story about how Hitler, the Holocaust and WWII could have been prevented.
Dr. Mary Walshok, Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs at UC San Diego, will be spearheading the development of UC San Diego's newest building in downtown San Diego: UC San Diego Park & Market. Dr. Walshok, whose storied 40-year career as Dean of UC San Diego Extension has significantly enhanced myriad facets of our region from education to diversity to innovation, will work with leaders to shine a light on Park & Market's three C's: Connections, Catalyst and Commitment.
Frank Urtasun, a member of the Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners, discusses the myriad responsibilities of the Port in being an environmental steward of the 34 miles of San Diego Bay waterfront, and providing economic vitality to the Port's maritime industry, tourism, water and land recreation and public safety.
Listen to Neal Bloom, aka Mr. San Diego, the man who knows that "start-ups get the party started" give a master class interview!! Neal, the Managing Partner of Interlock Capital, as well as the Founder of Fresh Brewed Tech, Founder & Chairman of Start-Up San Diego, Managing Partner of Rising Tide Partners and the Host of one of the great podcasts, Tacos and Tech, covers everything from launching astronauts, launching companies, talent acquisition, and the importance of recognizing connections as capital.
Important sound bites:
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It's not just monetary capital; there is also knowledge capital (domain expertise) and connectivity capital (the people and doors that can accelerate growth)
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The need for permanent and San Diego based capital pools is vast; while a great deal of capital is flowing into SD, the need for successful local company exits with founders recycling their capital is critically important
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The tech ecosystem in San Diego on a 1 to 10 scale received a "6" from Neal
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Interlock Capital is closing on its first early-stage VC fund with a target of $10mm, leveraging expertise it has built in running a successful angel investing platform for a number of years
Neal, who has compiled a taco shop directory from SD to Ensenada, shares his two go-to places for some great Mexican grub: Sombrero's for the Cali Burrito and Oscar's for Fish Tacos.
To stay on top of all ventures Neal Bloom, be sure to visit:
www.FreshBrewedTech.com
www.Interlock.Capital
Becky LeBret, Founder of Lotus Launch, discusses her company's passion to support the growth of female-founded companies. LeBret talks about the importance of community in helping entrepreneurs navigate through their journey.
Jessica Toth, Executive Director of the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, discusses the 35-plus years the Center has been laser-beamed on resource conservation, waste reduction and innovative environmental research and development. Toth chats about the "game-changing" Senate Bill 1383 that requires organic waste diversion.
Toni Giffin, President and CEO of Goodwill San Diego, talks about her organization's mission to provide employment and training opportunities to those with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Giffin is joined by Tom Selbe, a Goodwill San Diego program participant, and his Mom (Beth) to chat about Tom's successful transition from program participant to gainfully employed salesperson. Giffin and the Selbe's chat about Tom's Goodwill San Diego experiences.
Kathryn Warren, Program Manager of the San Diego office of Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), is joined by colleague, Joanna Sansoterra, an IVMF program coordinator, to chat about the Institute's successful "Onward to Opportunity" program. Warren and Sansoterra discuss the importance and relevance of earning a certification.
Kathryn Kanjo, the David C. Copley Director and CEO of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, talks about the internationally recognized museum's grand reopening on April 9. Kanjo chats about Niki de Saint Phalle and her role in the San Diego Art World; the museum's outreach to schools; Prebys "Play Day" on
April 10; and importance of having a contemporary museum in a border region.
Randy Frisch, Interim President of National University, talks about his storied professional journey from newspaper reporter to newspaper executive and publisher to college administrator. Frisch is joined by Shelly Zimmerman, former Police Chief for the City of San Diego, and a National University colleague.
Shelley Zimmerman, former Police Chief for the City of San Diego, chats about her journey from Ohio to San Diego that was initiated a football game of her beloved college: The Ohio State University. Zimmerman talks about her experiences as Police Chief and her new gig as a National University lecturer focusing on leadership. Zimmerman discussed her passion for military veterans and the Honor Flight Program.
Shelley Zimmerman, former Police Chief for the City of San Diego, chats about her journey from Ohio to San Diego that was initiated a football game of her beloved college: The Ohio State University. Zimmerman talks about her experiences as Police Chief and her new gig as a National University lecturer focusing on leadership. Zimmerman discussed her passion for military veterans and the Honor Flight Program.
Randy Everett, a member of the Classroom of the Future Foundation's (CFF) Leadership Team, talks about the Foundation's mission to unite business, community, and educational leaders in creating innovative learning environments in San Diego County schools that prepare our students students to thrive in a competitive, global society. Everett is joined by longtime community leader and former City of San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, to discuss upcoming CFF signature events on April 26 (5th Annual "College and Career Pathways Summit" and May 26 (19th Annual CFF Innovation in Education Awards).
Steve Becvar, Executive Director of the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter, chats about the national ALS Association's decision to transition from a federated model to a single corporation format to better assist underserved communities throughout the country. Becvar discusses major goals of the Association and its upcoming fundraising event.
Vivi Lin, the first Asian American Woman to lead and own a pro football team, discusses her leadership "secret sauce" for the San Diego Strike Force, a member of the Indoor Football League.
Linda Kurokawa, Executive Director of Community Education and Workforce Development for MiraCosta College, talks about the myriad services, courses and programs available to students and community members.
Linda Kurokawa, Executive Director of Community Education and Workforce Development for MiraCosta College, talks about the myriad services, courses and programs available to students and community members.
Opportunities abound for youth in San Diego County's theatre scene as shouted out by the leadership of the San Diego Performing Arts League, San Diego Junior Theatre and Star Repertory Theatre.
Leaders from the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association discuss educational programs, events, support groups and personal stories ... all leading to a cure of the devastating disease.
Drew Moser, Executive Director of the Lucky Duck Foundation, chats about the Foundation's donation of millions of dollars to provide life-changing programs and services to San Diego's homeless population.
Streets2Peaks Founder, Ryan Hudson, talks about his journey from being a homeless teen to becoming one of the world's top professional snowboarders.
Bob Lehman, Executive Director of the San Diego Museum Council, is joined by Laura Hook, President of the Lemon Grove Historical Society, and Wendy Wilson-Gibson, Executive Director of the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center, to discuss San Diego Museum Month.
Alicia Wallace, Co-Founder and COO of All Across Africa, chats about her company's subsidiary -- Kazi -- and its life changing impact on rural African artisans
Drew is joined by podcast superstar Allison Gill, the Webby award-winning host of The Daily Beans, a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute
and the Host of the hugely successful "Mueller, She Wrote."
With podcasting booming in the world, listen in as Allison shares some great tips for new podcasters!
To listen and subscribe to The Daily Beans and also enjoy Mueller, She Wrote, please head over to www.dailybeanspod.com.
Nancy Sasaki, President & CEO, United Way of San Diego County, and Bill York, President & CEO, 2-1-1 San Diego, two stalwarts serving the San Diego community, discuss their collaboration to help San Diego citizens and families learn the ins and outs of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable cash-back tax credit for low-income working families and individuals. It is one of the most effective tools in America to lift families out of poverty, yet thousands of eligible families in San Diego miss out on the EITC,
For more information on the EITC, please visit www.uwsd.org and www.211sandiego.org
Luis Monteagudo, Jr., Vice President of Community Relations for 2-1-1 San Diego, chats about the region’s trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. The highly trained 2-1-1 San Diego staff works around the clock to provide critical information in 200 languages to people connecting to 2-1-1. Monteagudo talks about 2-1-1's Community Information Exchange program and notes that the organization accepts donations at: 211sandiego.org.
Marie-Pier Vaudry, Founder of Gleam in Your Eye, discusses her company's monthly subscription box of sensory-stimulating games and activities for people with moderate-stage dementia. Marie-Pier is joined by Alejandra Pulido, Care Consultant & Education Manager for the Alzheimer's Association of San Diego/Imperial County, to talk about her organization's programs and services.
Dr. Mike Haynie, Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, discusses the Institute's mission to assist veterans and their families navigate the myriad community services focusing on the transition from military to civilian life. Haynie chats about the critical need for public/private sponsorship in this transition space.
David Dearie, Military Affairs representative at USAA, chats about the mission of the company and the importance of financial security for the military community. Dearie discusses his company's long-time support of key military family initiatives.
Eve Nasby, President of Bands of Hands, is joined by John Pope, Director of Operations for Rx Delivered Now, to talk about how her company has helped Pope's business thrive by providing valuable HR services that enable Pope and his team to focus on revenue-generating strategies.
Susan Griffin, Executive Director of Hannah’s Family Center, discusses the mission of the Center to help families rebuild bonds in the face of trauma and crisis. Griffith highlights the upcoming Peace in the Family 5k Run and Walk that will take place February 5 at Liberty Stations NTC park.
Cindy Chapman, founder of the Spirit Free Challenge, is joined by Cathrine Chapman, Co-Founder, and Coach of the Spirit Free challenge, to discuss the benefits of being “sober curious” and challenging yourself to go spirit free for 30 days. They describe the details of their Spirit Free Challenge program and share how practices like mindfulness and journaling are instrumental during the challenge and in life.
Isabella Pihas, Associate Producer of the Spotlight on the Community show and Curiosityshipper, and Ruby Rothman, Curiosityshipper, talk about their respective experiences at Cloudcast after completing the first curiosityships for the company. They also discuss their four-part podcast series, Title New created by Ruby Rothman, and Invisible Illness, Invisible Patients, Invisible Women created by Isabella Pihas.
Bob Harman, CEO of VetStem and Personalized Stem, Cells Inc., discusses the power that stem cells have when exploring treatments for animals and humans. He also chats about his company’s recognition by the White House Coronavirus Task Force for their work in stem cell therapy for Covid Patients.
Krishna Kabra, Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, discusses the new Healthcare Heroes exhibit that pays homage to healthcare workers providing service during the pandemic. She also discusses the importance of the museum by introducing children to career paths, and real-life scenarios and opportunities at an early age.
Mark Balmert, President and CEO of SDMAC, chats about the mission of SDMAC, its 2021 military economic impact report, and its connection to the community through meetings with elected officials and monthly breakfast gatherings for members.
Simona Valanciute, President & CEO of San Diego Oasis, discusses the mission of the organization; the importance of bridging the digital divide for seniors; the need for social and mental engagement for seniors.
To learn more you can visit their website at www.SanDiegoOasis.org
Christopher Stebbins, Past President of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), San Diego Chapter, recaps 2021 "Parking Day"; the City of San Diego's "Spaces as Places Program"; ASLA's shift to focus on community-building and climate change.
To learn more about this impactful organization, visit their website:
https://www.asla-sandiego.org/asla-san-diego
Phil Kendro, Vice President of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Association, and Jennifer Givens, Member Program Manager, discuss the Memorial's "Freedom is not free" program with local schools; honor ceremonies at the Memorial; partnerships with Warrior Foundation Freedom Station and San Diego Gulls.
To learn more about the Memorial, you can find their website at
www.soledadmemorial.com
Joice Curry, President, and CEO of c3 Communications, is joined by Sean Curry, COO of the firm, to chat about the important role that public relations can play for companies during the pandemic.
To learn more about c3Communications, visit their website:
www.c3publicrelations.com
Malcolm Bohm, President, and CEO of Liquid Grids Inc., chats about how women’s health care needs a comprehensive change and how Liquid Grids reaches millions of women to empower them to find resources that address their specific symptoms and conditions.
To learn more about this impactful company, visit their website: https://liquidgrids.org
Scott Sibley, co-founder of SHAmory, he talks about the mission of the recently launched company that strives to educate people about Bitcoin through games and books. Sibley is bullish why SHAmory through it's Bitcoin lessons can be a "game-changer" in teaching financial literacy to students.
To learn more you can find their website at www.shamory.com
osquin Des Pres, President of Utonium Music, discusses his company's recent launch that provides professional music services for performers to promote their music throughout the world. Des Pres and his leadership have 100 years of combined music industry experience in all aspects of the profession.
To learn more you can visit their website at www.UtoniumMusic.com
Bruce Braciszewski, Ph.D. and Emeritus Director of the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), chats about the current education fundraising needs to promote diversity and equity in STEM initiatives. Braciszewski talks about the establishment of the CFF Innovation Strategy Fund, along with the challenges students face today in our technology-centric world.
To learn more about CFF, visit their website: Classroomofthefuture.org
Betty Mohlenbrock, winner of the prestigious Peter Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation and Congressional Medal of Honor Society "Community Service Hero" Award, discusses her passion and legacy of shining a light on the power of reading aloud to children. Mohlenbrock talks about the founding of her newest venture: Reading Legacies.
Jose Cruz, President & CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, chats about the Council's relentless focus on advocating the invaluable literacy services offered by the Council's literacy affiliates. Cruz talks about the Council's top initiatives and challenges.
Azaria Taber, Center Director for Gary and Mary West PACE, is joined by her colleague, Drey Aguilar, a West PACE Recreational Therapy Assistant, to talk about their company's mission to ensure that low-income, vulnerable seniors receive healthcare in their homes. Taber and Aguilar discuss the West PACE's "Community Holiday Drive" and tips for adult family caregivers.
Katie Caussin, an actor from the world-famous Second City comedy troupe, chats about the company's high energy, fearlessly funny production of She the People, playing at San Diego's venerable San Diego Repertory Theatre through December 5.
Karen Hooper, Executive Director of the Diabetes Research Connection, chats about her organization's mission to raise research dollars for early-career scientists to develop and implement innovative studies that will lead to the eradication of Type 1 diabetes.
Ruth-Ann Thorn, Board Chairwoman of the Rincon Economic Development Corporation, discusses the rich and diverse culture of her Rincon Band, including the development of revenue-generating businesses for the Band.
Tim Ney, Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA San Diego, talks about the plethora of programs and services offered by the YMCA, including its
popular "Horse of the Sun Ranch."
Dr. Mike Haynie, Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation at Syracuse University, and Executive Director for the Institute for Veterans and Family Members, chats about the recent launch of the Institute's National Veteran Resource Center.
For more information on the Institute's great work for veterans, please visit www.ivmf.syracuse.edu
Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Executive Director of the National Center of Urban School Transformation (NCUST), talks about the Center's goal of helping urban school districts and their partners transform schools to ensure that students achieve academic proficiency and graduate students who are well prepared to succeed in post-secondary education, the workplace and in their communities.
Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of the San Diego Women's Foundation, is joined by Foundation Board President, Michelle Candland, and Melinda Forstey, COO of Serving Seniors, to highlight the Foundation's funding of our region's exemplary organizations focusing on housing support for those in need. Forstey chats about Serving Senior's mission and the stunning growth of seniors experiencing homelessness.
Tracy Jones, Founding Board Member of the San Diego Memoir Writers Association (SDMWA) and Co-Producer of the 7th Annual Memoir Showcase, is joined by Showcase Co-Producer Anastasia Zadeik and author Lindsey Salatka, to chat about the Association's Showcase event on December 7 and Volume 3 of SDMWA's anthology, Shaking the Tree.
Danielle Ward, Associate Artistic Director and Literary Manager of the San Diego Repertory Theatre, and playwright Giovanni Ortega, discuss the REP's "Hear U.S. Now New Play Festival" and Ortega's play, The Butterfly of Chula Vista.
The Gifting Closet: Laser-Beamed on Impactful Giving
Laura Bucholtz, Founder of The Giving Closet, discusses her company's mission and focus on impactful giving.
Todd Ullah, Chief Strategy Officer for the EDforTech corporation, and Tatiana Santos, Marketing & Instructional Design Specialist for EDforTech, are joined by Gabriel Diaz, Bryan Glasrud, and Travis Ripley, all leading educators with the San Diego County Office of Education's "Innovation Division," to discuss the overwhelming success of their recent robotics camps.
Neil O'Connell, President & CEO of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Association, is joined by his colleague, Phil Kendro, Association Vice President, to chat about the Association's mission and its Veteran's Day ceremony, slated for Saturday, November 13 at 12 noon.
Matthew Schulte, Principal and Licensed Life & Health Insurance Agent at Schulte Insurance Agency, discusses the award-winning agency's expertise in the Medicare insurance arena.
Schulte talks about Medicare's "Open Enrollment Period" for Part C and Part D coverage.
Randy Everett, CEO & Founder of Everett Digital Marketing Solutions, talks about his start in becoming an entrepreneur. Everett chats about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and the importance of learning from one's failures.
Learn more by visiting https://everettdigitalsolutions.com/
Shane Harris, longtime community leader, and activist, and Founder/CEO of S Harris Communications, discusses the mission of the newly formed public strategy communications firm.
You can learn more about the firm by visiting https://www.sharrisnow.com/
Ron Kagan, Author, Visiting Scholar at UC San Diego’s Design Lab, and Founder/CEO of ExpresSoft, Inc., talks about his book The New Digital Enterprise. Kagan chats about how business has changed due to the pandemic; how new technology is redefining traditional business technologies; and his work at UCSD's Design Lab.
Learn more at https://new-digital-enterprise.com
Dr. Michelle Moore, Academic Director and Professor of Practice of USD Master of Science in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership, is joined by her Adjunct Faculty colleague Nikolas Behar, to discuss USD's MS in Cyber Security program. Moore and Behar chat about the growing demand for Cyber Security Operations and Leadership education.
To learn more about the program visit https://onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu/masters-cyber-security-operations/
Kirby Horrell, Navy SEAL Master Chief and Saved In America Special Operations Consultant and Advisory Board Member, chats about the organization's mission to locate and recover missing children who are most vulnerable to sex trafficking. Horrell talks about Saved in America's annual fundraising dinner that will be held on Thursday, November 4 at the USS Grant Hotel.
You can learn more at https://www.savedinamerica.org/
Dr. Sean Daneshmand, a nationally recognized physician and Medical Director of the Scripps Health Perinatology program, talks about the rise in high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Daneshmand discusses preventative measures -- such as the Diabetes in Pregnancy Program -- that can be taken to reduce the growing number of women facing challenging pregnancies.
Learn more at www.scripps.org/Perinatology
Alexis Parker, former Executive Director of HomeAid San Diego and creator of the WORKS educational and training program for Lennar Construction, the country's largest homebuilder, talks about the genesis of the program to train 18-32 year-olds on the cusp of homelessness. Parker is joined by Ed Hiner, a retired Navy SEAL and best-selling offer to chat about Hiner's "PhD in Me" curriculum.
Learn more at www.homeaidsd.org/works
Chad Stewart, Best Selling Author and Educator, returns to chat about his best-selling book Britfield and the Lost Crown and the mission of the Britfield institute. Stewart discusses the importance of reaching out to global markets and enhancing creativity in the classroom. Stewart highlights the upcoming movie adaptation of his book and the sequel that launched in July, Britfield and the Rise of the Lion.
Learn more about the institute and the Britfield books at https://www.britfieldinstitute.org/
Roosevelt Williams III, Chief Executive Officer at Young Black & N’ Business, is joined by two YBNB member colleagues, Lavada England and Jonzy, to talk about the organization’s goals to teach entrepreneurship skills and to help early entrepreneurs build their networks. All three chat about the upcoming YBNB fundraising event on December 5 at Sycuan Casino and Resort.
You can learn more at www.ybandnb.com
Darlynne Reyes Menkin and Marc Menkin, Co-Owners of "Where You Want To Be Tours"
and "Out of the Ordinary," discuss their 25 years of providing teambuilding activities to large and small companies by exploring well-known and little-known places in San Diego County.
Explore their offerings at: https://wheretours.com/
Jennifer Paroly, President of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation, chats about the Foundation’s mission to advance exceptional healthcare in North County. Paroly talks about the Conrad Prebys Foundation's $1 Million donation for Tri-City Hospital Foundation's Emergency Department's redesign. Paroly highlights the upcoming 41st Annual Starlight Serenade on October 23 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.
You can learn more at https://tricityhospitalfoundation.org/welcome.html
Elly Brown and Sona Desai, Co-Executive Directors for San Diego Food System Alliance, chat about the importance of getting people aligned with food systems and raising awareness of how food is brought to the table. Brown and Desai discuss the Alliance's Food Vision 2030 project and the upcoming inaugural annual gathering on October 22 at Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas.
Learn more at www.sdfsa.org.
Tom Davis, Director of Business Development at the Center for Educational Innovation and Creator of Cloudcast Media's podcast series “To The Mountaintop," is joined by Drew Moser, Executive Director of The Lucky Duck Foundation, a sponsor of the series. Davis discusses the goals of the podcast series, while Moser talks about the Foundation’s interest in supporting the podcast. They also chat about the objectives and missions of their respective organizations.
For more information on the organizations, you can find them at https://the-cei.org/ and www.luckyduckfoundation.org
Paul Johnson, Coach of the CyberAegis cyber security team, is joined by Del Norte High School students and CyberAegis team members, Samhitha Duggirala and Alvin Zheng, to talk about their experience in being a part of a National Champion team. Samhitha and Alvin share their favorite cyber hygiene tips. Johnson, Duggirala, and Zheng are joined by Charles Parisi, CEO and Founder of Cloudcast and Creator of the soon-to-be-released National Insecurity Podcast series to chat about the premise of the upcoming series.
To learn more about the CyberAegis Team you can visit their website https://cyberaegis.tech/
Rudy Johnson, President, and CEO of Neighborhood House Association (NHA) talks about the mission of the venerable 107-year-old association; the economics of NHA; its continuum care model; and NHA's upcoming fundraising events.
For more information, you can visit www.neighborhoodhouse.org
Michael Rennie, President, and CEO of Poway OnStage, joins the show to discuss the mission of the arts organization, the importance of arts education, their Virtual Fieldtrip program for students, and upcoming concerts/performances from their 30th anniversary 2021-22 season.
You can learn more about Poway OnStage and upcoming performances by visiting www.powayonstage.org
Heather Moyer, President, CEO, and Founder of HNM Systems talks about the staffing and consulting firm’s commitment to fostering leadership, working with the community to give back, and forging career pathways by connecting top-notch employers to stellar employees.
You can find more information on their website: https://www.hnmsystems.com/
Faye Girsh, Ed.D., founder of the Hemlock Society of San Diego, is joined by, Barry Price, Ph.D., President of the Society, to discuss their current programs, raising understanding of end of life choices, and their work in advocacy and education of assisted dying.
For more information, you can visit their website: https://www.hemlocksocietysandiego.org/
Gregg Behr, Executive Director of The Grable Foundation, and Founder and co-chair of Remake Learning, discusses the mission of The Grable Foundation, how Remake Learning is innovating the current landscape of teaching and learning, and how his book When You Wonder, You’re Learning explores the science behind Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
To learn more visit: www.remakelearning.org and www.whenyouwonder.org
Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival, chats about the upcoming 20th Anniversary San Diego International Film Festival taking place from October 14-24th. Mantooth discusses the importance of the festival's FOCUS on Impact Film program in schools, and how the festival highlights the military through films and collaborations with military organizations.
Learn more about the festival at their website:www.sdfilmfest.com
Listen to Drew and Jeeyoon Kim, renowned concert pianist, hit a few high notes on her journey from four year old lover of music to the stage at Carnegie Hall. With a passion for education and artists who want to be on stage, Jeeyoon wrote "When You're Ready" to help demystify the talent code and raise the spotlight on self-discipline, self-coaching, taking care of one's body, and the power of daily habits. This episode is a master class on the path toward personal excellence.
For more information, please visit www.jeeyoonkim.com.
Listen to Drew have a fascinating conversation with veterinarian Dr. Barrie Sands, the 30 year vet who has gone from the young child wanting to save every species on the planet to author, educator, and leading authority on integrative health and wellness strategies for pets and people! Through her innovative platform, Illumina Sciencia, Dr. Sands sheds light and bridges science mysticism, and holistic medicine.
For more information, please visit www.drbarriesands.com
Drew is joined in studio by the Board Chair of the Classroom of the Future Foundation, Kelly Owens. A partner with one of the leading educationally-focused law firms, Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, Kelly discusses the mission of the CFF in inspiring and celebrating innovation in the San Diego world of education. She also shares details on the 18th Annual Innovation In Education event as well as her excitement about the new Innovation Center and student labs being launched by the San Diego County Office of Education.
For more information, please visit www.classroomofthefuturefoundation.org
Drew is joined in studio by the CEO of Blue Star Families, Kathy Roth Douquet and Justin Schmitt from the USAA Corporate Responsibility team, to discuss "Welcome Week" kicking off on September 25, 2021. During this episode, you'll hear about the amazing work done by this dynamic organization for our military families across America. Started by military spouses, Blue Star Families has provided over $100 million in support and continues to step up for our great military.
For more information on Blue Star Families and Welcome Week, please visit www.bluestarwelcomeweek.org.
Drew is joined in Studio North by Dr. Ebrahim Tarshizi, Academic Director, USD MS in Applied
Data Science Program and Claude Jones, Founder, San Diego Tech Hub to discuss their new collaboration, Data Science for Good, a free and guided virtual workshop. The free 3-part, 90-minute virtual workshop series will develop data science skills, help advance your career, and drive social change. They also discuss the motivation behind this collaboration as well as other great initiatives from the San Diego Tech Hub.
For more information, please visit www.sandiegotechhub.org
Drew is joined in Studio North by Maggie Young, the Executive Director of Fleet Week San Diego. With San Diego being the #1 military city in the US, it is not surprising that Maggie and the team celebrate the "week" for months, ending with a Boat Parade extraordinaire on November 11, 2021.
For more information, please visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org
Drew is joined in Studio North by Jose Gonzalez, the Executive Director of the Foundation for the Children of the Californias, a tri-national collaboration with Canada, the United States, and Mexico, endeavoring to improve the health and nutrition for the children of the mega-region of San Diego and Baja California through the operation of Hospital Infantil de las Californias, a model pediatric specialty medical and education complex, located one-half mile into Baja California, Mexico.
A bit of a hidden gem contributing greatly to the regional health of children, Jose discusses the various collaborations and services which serve to lift and change lives through accessible, affordable, and high-quality medical services for children on both sides of the border.
For more information, please visit www.usfcc.org
Drew is joined in Studio North by the two co-owners of the San Diego Surf Riders, Gangaram Singh and Jimmy Anklesaria for a great conversation on the game of cricket, known all over the world but little understood in America. To address this gap, Jimmy and Gangaram are looking to start a cricket craze in San Diego by building a grassroots effort to work with kids, schools, and sponsors to embrace cricket and build a fan base for their professional cricket team.
For more information, please visit www.sandiegosurfriders.com
The always great Dr. Gary Weitzman, the CEO of the San Diego Humane Society joins Drew to discuss that the great Fur Ball is back and will be held on October 2nd. Gary shares the financial importance of this event, while also providing an enlightening perspective on the mission of the Humane Society and the need to collaborate with other San Diego organizations to create the healthiest San Diego, recognizing the role of animals in health and happiness.
For more information on the San Diego Humane Society and the Fur Ball, please visit www.SDHumane.org.
Drew is joined in studio by Ted Hacker and SMA Jack Tilley, the co-founders of the American Freedom Foundation. We learn about the success of their amazing new podcast Your Next Mission and their upcoming live streamed event from the Air Force Museum on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. It is going to be a very special event and heart wrenching for SMA Tilley as he was at the Pentagon during the attack which killed 125 Americans.
For more information on the American Freedom Foundation and Your Next Mission, please visit www.YourNextMission.org
Drew welcomes Gwen Bates, the Director of Fashion Week San Diego, into the studio to discuss the upcoming kick-off of Fashion Week on October 2nd in San Marcos. Gwen also discusses her journey from young entrepreneur and fashion accessory designer to her current role. Also revealed is an exciting new program called "Haute STEAM" to teach students the concepts of fashion sustainability to lessen environmental impact.
For More information on Fashion Week San Diego and Haute STEAM, please visit www.fashionweeksd.com.
If you live local, then why not give local?
That is exactly the concept and power behind San Diego Gives, a collaborative and convenient way for San Diegans to find and fund a cause they love. In this episode, two non-profit leaders and among the 100 non-profit participants in San Diego Gives, Krishna Kabra, the CEO of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum and Scott Rasmussen, the Executive Director of Hands of Peace, discuss San Diego Gives and the power of giving local. They also discuss with Drew their two amazing organizations!
For more information on San Diego Gives, including finding a non-profit to financially support, please visit www,sandiegogives.org. Thank you for listening and giving local!
Listen to a classic entrepreneurial story with Sydney Chasin, the Founder & CEO of Chasin' Dreams Farm, and learn how she started and launched her healthy little flavor bomb of a company using sorghum, an ancient grain. Sydney even mentions that her company, selected by Mondelez for their inaugural CoLab venture hub group, is now crowdfunding to allow fans and investors an opportunity to invest.
Listen to Drew dig deep with Jose Cruz, the Executive Director, and Kristie Bruce-Lane, Board Member, with the San Diego Council On Literacy, on how to change the future by changing literacy in San Diego. Particularly moving is Kristie's very personal challenge dealing with her son's reading skills. And you'll also learn more about the Mission Fed and ComicCon sponsored upcoming program on "Financial Literacy Super Heroes" using comic books to teach important concepts.
For more information, please visit www.LiteracySanDiego.org
In this episode, Drew has a great conversation with Todd Ullah and Tatiana Santos from national leader in STEM programs, ED For Tech. Listen to learn about EDForTech's Youth Ambassador program, standards-aligned curriculum, Teacher Partner program and Summer Camps.
For more information, please visit www.EDForTech.com
The 5th Annual Latinx New Play Festival, from September 3rd - 5th, is explored with Executive Director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon. In addition to being a Professor at both SDSU and CSU-San Marcos, Patrice also produces this spectacular program and in her words, "a space for pieces to grow."
For more information on the San Diego REP Latinx New Play Festival, please visit https://www.sdrep.org/latin-new-play-festival
Roosevelt Williams III, President & CEO of Young Black & 'N Business (YBNB), talks about the importance of inclusivity as a core value of his organization; helping entrepreneurs grow their professional network by offering high-value exposure opportunities; and upcoming events.
Sam Woodhouse, the iconic Artistic Director of the San Diego Repertory Theatre, discusses the Theatre's 46th season of producing intimate, provocative, and inclusive theatre. Woodhouse chats about upcoming theatre festivals and productions, along with the critical goal of making art accessible to and representative of all.
Marianela Camarillo, Executive Director of Miracle Babies, is joined by her colleague, Heather Imeson, a Program Coordinator, and Miracle Mom, chat about the organization's mission, Heather's "Miracle Mom" story; its expanded transportation program; and results from its recent 13th Annual Superhero 5K in Liberty Station.
Lisa Turner, Executive Director of the Palomar Family Counseling Service, and Eugenia Welch, President & CEO of Alzheimer's San Diego, discuss the inaugural San Diego Gives campaign that has attracted a whopping 119 participating nonprofits. Turner and Welch talk about the genesis of the campaign, along with the mission of their respective organizations.
Stephanie Perez, the Founder & CEO of Perspective Fitness, discussed her motivation to create an apparel company for high-performance athletes.
Mary Jean Anderson, CEO of Anderson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, discusses the Anderson Career Builder Institute. The Institute was founded to address the nationwide critical shortage of qualified candidates in the skilled trades.
Jeanne McAlister, the venerable CEO & Founder of the McAlister Institute, celebrates her 64 years of sobriety. McAlister talks about the 9th Annual Walk for Sobriety, slated for Saturday, September 25 at NTC Park at Liberty Station. She chats about the Institute's ongoing shoe drive collection, in addition to the Institute's 27 programs.
Joe Heinz, Commissioner of the CIF San Diego Section, looks forward to a return to normalcy for 2021-2022 student-athletes competing in the Section's myriad sports. Heinz emphasizes his office's focus on the health and safety of all student-athletes. He discusses 2021-2022 goals for the Section.
Denise and Yannis Pihas, owners of Yanni’s Bar and Grill chat about their origins in hospitality and their decision to get into the restaurant business. They discuss the difficulties that COVID has presented and how they were able to push through it and succeed through the strong sense of community they have built through the restaurant over the years.
Wise John, a local musician and singer-songwriter, chats about his recent album, “A Wonderful World.” He discusses the challenges of being a musician when it feels as though the world is ending. Wise John talks about his upbringing and love of music and the process of creating an album amidst the pandemic. He shares the poetic themes and inspiration for many songs on the album.
Eve Nasby, President of Band of Hands, is joined by colleague, Aziz Badra, the company's CEO, to discuss how Band of Hands works to level the playing field for small business owners by connecting employers to stellar employees. Nasby and Badra chat about how their company's use of technology differentiates their cutting-edge approach from other recruiting services and gives accessible tools to help employees and employers alike.
Russ Thompson, Military Community Outreach Liaison, chats about how the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club works to unite the San Diego and Military community to uplift and honor service members through their Mission Gratitude Initiative. Thompson discusses the importance of the team's values and how they work to support our region's military community and key local causes.
Jeff Wieman, Executive Director of Angels Foster Family Network, is joined by Angels Resource Parents Kim and Jim Kunz, to raise awareness of the dire need of children to be given a safe foster home. Wiemann chats about how Angels differs from traditional foster care through their intentional, passionate, and collaborative work. Kim and Jeff share their story as Angels Resource Parents, offering advice and encouragement to other parents looking to become foster parents.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), and Mike Schleyhahn, Past Board Chair and Current Board Vice-Chairman, discuss the organization's 1st Annual "Hope Lives Here Charity Golf Classic," slated for Friday, September 24 at the nationally recognized Grand Del Mar Golf Club. Schleyhahn talks about the key FJV projects and initiatives that will be supported by proceeds of the Golf Classic. Vargas chats about the Turning the Key Initiative.
Toni Giffin, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, discusses the history of the venerable organization. She talks about the valuable employment and job training programs Goodwill offers, such as Ticket-to-Work, which supports career development for SSI and SSDI beneficiaries 18-64 years old. Giffin emphasizes the importance of having an inclusive organization that lifts up individuals through employment with developmental issues, transitioning service members, and more.
James C. Callaghan Jr., President & CEO of Mental Health Systems (MHS), is joined by colleague Wendy Broughton, Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the history of the organization and how it has been providing resources, recovery services, and support for a wide range of mental health issues in the eight California counties it serves. Callaghan and Broughton talk about the mental health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. They highlight MHS's Storage Connect Center and chat about the danger of stigma surrounding mental health and how they combat it.
Gabrielle Cavassa, singer, musician, and songwriter, chats about growing up in Escondido and how schooling in San Francisco began her love of jazz and her journey to the jazz capital of the world ...New Orleans. Cavassa discusses her introduction to the Crescent City's musical community. She talks about the release of her debut album and winning the 2021 International Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition.
Brent Wakefield, President, and CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County chats about the efforts the organization has made during the pandemic to support the independence and well-being of seniors by providing the daily delivery of affordable, fresh meals to homebound seniors. Wakefield discusses the $4 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and the organization's expansion plans.
Mike Umbro, Partner and CFO of Premier Resource Management, dispels common misconceptions about gas and oil production. He chats about Premier Resource Management's efforts to generate jobs and give back to underrepresented communities and create innovative ways to use oil and gas.
Vince Nowicki, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Lending at Mission Federal Credit Union, discusses the real estate market today; low mortgage rates; and low inventory to high demand ratio. Nowicki discusses how Mission Fed works closely with prospective homeowners to ease concerns through the stressful home buying process.
David Sabi, Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Kid to Athlete, chats about the importance of redefining the term "athlete" through the Big4: physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness. Sabi discusses how parents can help foster this new perception of athletes in their children through a holistic look at athletics.
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council of Literacy, discusses the need for literacy challenges to be recognized as a national priority and how the council is working to destigmatize the issue. Cruz chats about how the Council provides resources for individuals and families to raise literacy rates through its programs and its San Diego Book Giveaway events.
Blair Sadler, Board Chair for Access Youth Academy, and Susan Taylor, an Academy Board Member, discuss how the academy uses the game of squash to create equitable opportunities for underrepresented San Diego students to succeed in high school, get accepted to top-rated colleges, and move into their careers. Sadler and Taylor chat about the Academy's new facility and how it advances the Academy’s mission.
Kathryn the Grape, singer-songwriter, and producer, who is also known as Kathryn Cloward, chats about her work with the late Father Joe Carroll. Cloward explains how her stories, songs, and teachings came to fruition under her Kathryn the Grape moniker. She shares her recent recognition as a 2021 NAPPA award winner and explains how music can be used to develop social-emotional skills for children and parents alike.
Ted Parzen, President and CEO of the Burnham Center of Community Advancement, chats about the recent launch of San Diego icon Malin Burnham's new center that will focus on making our region a better place to work, live and play. Parzen discusses upcoming projects and partnerships with Design Forward Alliance and UC San Diego Design Lab.
Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, is joined by colleagues Emily Kochert, Conservation Manager, and Joseph Rivera, associate conservation manager, to chat about the importance of protecting our region's vast natural resources. Boaz, Kochert, and Rivera talk about their plans for their newly acquired 117 acres in Del Dios and discuss how the Conservancy prevailed through the pandemic through online webinars and programs. They highlight upcoming events such as their annual Friendraiser and River Valley Fest.
Charles Parisi, CEO, and Founder of Cloudcast Media is joined by Shayn Mitchell, Founder, and CEO of Cypher studios, and Rob Atterbury, Director of Distinct and Regional Support for ConnectEd, to talk about SchoolCast, a Cloudcast Media initiative to set up a podcast studio at all San Diego County high schools. Capitalizing on his success in creating a podcast station at the School of Entrepreneurship and Technology (SET), students will be taught all aspects of producing, engineering, and marketing their podcasts. Students will learn how to channel their curiosity into storytelling.
Dr. Gary Hoachlander, President of ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career, is joined by colleague Rob Atterbury, Director of Distinct and Regional Support, to discuss how ConnectEd creates linked learning pathways to prepare students for success in college, career, and civic life. They chat about their systemic method to transform high schools and the learning environments for students.
Lisa Dawley, Director of The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, is joined by her colleague, Monte Kalisch, Director of Technology, to chat about the institute's programs that help students develop skills to become innovators. Dawley and Kalisch talk about their Pactful curriculum that levels the playing field for underserved students.
Todd Ullah, Chief Strategy Officer for EDforTech, is joined by colleague Tatiana Santos, Marketing and Instructional Design Specialist, to chat about their company's STEM Courses; STEM Summer Camps; and Technical Support Services. They discuss how their courses and summer camps are built to target inequity and teach critical STEM skills for students in all grades.
Jamar Williams, Founder, and CEO of PromoDrone chats about the mission and evolution of his company. He talks about the power of the platform in creating jobs and attracting brands. Williams also discusses teaching students about the science behind drones. He is bullish on the future of drone technology in advertising and communications. Williams, an accomplished musician, gives a quick taste of his music.
Linda Lattimore, Founder of Solutionaries Academy and author of Solutionaries: Your Are The Answer, talks about the significance of social impact and the formation of her academy. She explains how she assists students in utilizing their backstory and their passions to cultivate success in their careers and education.
Dr. Tony Smith, Deputy Superintendent of Innovation for the San Diego County Office of Education, discusses the importance of approaching education through a lens of curiosity and listening to create the conditions that connect assets and opportunities for kids to remedy inequity. He also chats about the value of expanded learning and how the parent, family, and community unit can work together to build engagement.
Don Kojis, a former NBA player with the San Diego Rockets and Co-Founder of Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center, talks about the inclusive Conference Center and camps that provide an enriching experience for kids and adults. He also shares entertaining stories from his NBA past.
Sara Boquin, CEO of the Barrio Logan College Institute, chats about the life-changing institute that provides underrepresented students the tools to prepare for college and careers. Boquiin discusses the Institute's programs and curriculum, and the importance of not falling behind by 3rd grade. She talks about the institute's remarkable record of having 100% of its students enroll in college.
Susan J. Farese, Owner of SJF Communications and author of Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring, talks about the second edition of her book. Farese, a registered nurse, discusses the book's composition of touching poems, haikus, and nature photography. She also shares nursing experiences and her entrepreneurial pursuit resulting in her successful communications company.
Anneliese Peerbolte, a Del Norte High School student and leader of the school's "Gardening for Change Club," is joined by her academic advisor Lauren DeCaprio.to discuss Peerboltes's award-winning gardening project. Peerbolte chats about how the garden makes tangible change through petitions and social action, and how the garden has had a measurable impact on mental health and connectedness at the high school.
Jose Cruz, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, chat about the Club's upcoming 100th Anniversary year; its community grants; and its goal to significantly increase the Club's membership among young adults.
Jennifer Barnes, CEO, and Founder of Optima Office talks about her company's focus on providing back-office services to nonprofits. Barnes discusses the pro bono services Optima Office offered to businesses struggling during the pandemic.
Brett Gottlieb, President, and Founder of Comprehensive Advisor, LLC, chats about the importance of having a comprehensive financial plan and why tax and Social Security strategies are important in financial planning
Faye Luepton, PR and Marketing Manager for Promises2Kids, is joined by Jose Lopez, a Promises2Kids Guardian Scholar, to discuss the organization's 40th Anniversary Year events, including the Dream on Concert Gala, slated for September 13. Jose chats about his challenging upbringing and the resilience and motivation he has put forth to attend Grossmont College and earn an Associates's Degree.
Mary Jean Anderson, President & CEO of Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, discusses her company's history and her passion for educating and connecting people to the world of plumbing, heating, and air through the Anderson Career Builder Institute. Anderson chats about the triumphs and tribulations of being a female CEO and in her male-dominated business, along with her involvement with local nonprofits including Susan G. Komen San Diego. Anderson talks about her book, Here Comes Cannonball.
Isabella Pihas is joined by fellow curiosityshipper Ruby Rothman to chat about what a curiosityship means, how it differs from a typical internship, and how they are following their curiosities and career interests at Cloudcast Media. They also reveal their respective upcoming four-part podcast series’ and the goals of their curiosityships.
Chad Stewart, award-winning educator and best-selling author, chats about the Britfield Movement in its dedication to facilitate storytelling in children. Stewart discusses the Institute's outreach to underrepresented students through his 2019 book “Britfield & the Lost Crown” and workshops to encourage literacy and writing.
Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent of National School District, is joined by colleague, Dr. Lisbeth Johnson, former Superintendent of the Santee School District, to chat about their book “Transforming Ice Age Schools-A Practical Guide for School Leaders.” Brady and Johnson emphasize thought, discussion, and problem-solving education over lecture-based education to help both students, teachers, and educational leaders.
Gary Weitzman, President & CFO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses his latest bookazine “The Pet Lovers Guide” published by National Geographic ... his ninth book with the venerable publication. Weitzman gives important tips to pet parents to ease their pets into post-pandemic life. Weitzman talks about the waiving of late fees for dog licenses during June, as well as the organization's upcoming annual “Fur Ball” event.
Tootie Thomas, Executive Director of the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association (BIA), and her colleague, Beryl Forman, Marketing and Mobility Coordinator, discuss their successful efforts in supporting El Cajon Boulevard Businesses in the unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. Thomas and Forman talk about and their facilitation of town halls; the Stroll the Boulevard event; and Fair@44.
Doug Wright, CFO of Mission Federal Credit Union, returns to the show to discuss the current state of inflation and the factors that contribute to it, such as high demand, low supply, and low inventory. Wright talks about how to mitigate the effects of inflation.
Andrew Holets, Director of Development at the Waldorf School of San Diego, discusses the esteemed pre-K-12 City Heights school and its unique learning style to benefit the children’s learning experience. Holets highlights the school's ability to conduct outdoor in-person learning due to its small class size, and its emphasis on prioritizing students’ interest to give them the power to influence their own education. Holets discusses Waldorf's upcoming 40th Anniversary Gala.
Kathryn Cloward, an award-winning author, publisher and multi-genre songwriter, discusses her book, Father Joe: Life Stories of a Hustler Priest.
Cloward's more than 40-year relationship with Father Joe made her the perfect author for this "must-read" memoir with one of our region's most beloved community icons. Cloward is joined by Dennis Moore, writer and book reviewer for the East County Magazine, who reviewed the soon-to-be best-selling book.
Don Wells, Chief Empowerment Officer for Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), talks about JIT's myriad programs for those leaving the foster care system after age 18. Wells is joined by Virgo Villajin, Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement, and Sanam Charlton, Youth Services Coordinator, to chat about JIT's "Walk the Talk EMpower" parties; Pedal Ahead partnership; College Bound service; and LIFT Report.
Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and Dr. Matt Tessier, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Instruction for the highly regarded district, discuss the district's strong innovation programs; mental health support for students; and lessons learned from the pandemic.
Lindsay Hood, a local news producer, and Founder and Contributing Editor of Stories of San Diego is joined by long-time journalists, Paul Krueger and J.W. August, to chat about their mission to chronicle the impact of the COVID pandemic among our region's diverse communities.
Tom Davis, Director of Business Development for the Center for Educational Innovation, talks about the 500 families in the National School District that are participating in the Center's STEAM programs.
Randy Hahn, Director of Business Development and Marketing for AFC Flood and Restoration, discusses his transition from the media to the world of home restoration. Hahn also discusses the trials and tribulations of navigating the topsy-turvy world of being a parent of a child with cancer.
Longtime event organizers, Teresa Miller and Carlen Haag, talk about the mission of their 365 Events San Diego business to connect socially responsible corporations with key nonprofits and community causes.
Steven Wright and Waylon Matson, Founders and Directors of 4Walls International, discuss their passion for finding solutions for more sustainable harmony between the environment, communities and human livelihoods.
Floyd Strayer, Team Leader and Director for Team VetPics, is joined by his talented team members, Tommy Anderson, Writer/Screenwriter/Producer/Actor, and Susan Farese, Producer/Actor/Publicist, to discuss the production of their newest film, "Life After Oblivion." Strayer chats about his experiences during his first leap into filmmaking. Farese highlights the GI Film Festival. Anderson dispels commonly held misconceptions about PTSD.
Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director for the San Diego International Film Festival, chats about the upcoming festival and the changes that will be taking place this year. Mantooth details the International Shorts Festival and the special nature of the short film genre. Mantooth also chats about the festival's joint curriculum program with SDUSD High Schools.
Jared Basler, Co-Founder and Lead Designer of Maxable, discusses his mission to connect homeowners with the education and tools they need to build accessory dwelling units (ADU), otherwise known as granny flats. Basler chats about the myriad uses these additional units provide for homeowners. Basler also talks about the easing of state and local ordinances which once inhibited the construction of ADUs.
Mary Jurgensen, Community Engagement Manager for Gary and Mary West PACE, is joined by Medical Director, Dr. Ross Colt to chat about their organization's commitment to providing empowering care for their elderly participants. Dr. Colt elaborates on the impact COVID has had on the community West PACE serves. Jurgensen underscores West PACE's problem-solving prowess. Jurgensen and Dr. Colt talk about the reopening of the San Marcos Adult Day Health Center.
Rachael Orose, Executive Director of Words Alive, discusses her organization's dedication to helping children, teens and families connect to the world of reading. Orose chats about the massive increase in volunteer efforts to fight against illiteracy in the community. Orose talks about how strategic philanthropy is driving her organization.
Drew Schlosberg, Host of "Spotlight on the Community," takes a seat in the interview chair as Stephanie San Antonio guest hosts this special episode. Schlosberg discusses his lengthy career working in the media and education as well as his goals moving forward. Schlosberg chats about his passion for education and giving back to the community.
Stephanie San Antonio, Founder and President of SSA Insurance Services, is joined by Walter Wolmart, Human Resources Director for CTM Apartment Services, to discuss their businesses' collaborative, symbiotic business relationship. Wolmart chats about CTM's community outreach efforts and family-oriented business model. San Antonio provides an update for her team's "Happy, Healthy, Wealthy" challenge and also talks about her "Boss Mom UNITE" Zoom meetings.
Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations and Community Manager for Mission Federal Credit Union, is joined by Joe Heinz, Commissioner for CIF San Diego Section, to talk about the impact of the pandemic on high school student-athletes and the return to competition. Heinz and Pendleton chat about Mission Fed's partnership and shared-vision with CIF's education-focused athletics programs.
Jim Floros, President and CEO of the San Diego Food Bank, discusses how his organization has met the unprecedented food insecurity challenges brought on by the pandemic. Floros highlights the generosity of the community in helping the Food Bank provide for those in need.
Ashley Virtue, Director of External Relations for the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC), is joined by Nene and Ekene Okolo, 2021 NCRC Local Peacemaker Honorees, to chat about the NCRC's mission and its 33rd Annual Peacemaker Awards, featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden. The Okolo sisters discuss their honored Instagram account, "Black in PUSD," which encourages students and alumni to share their experiences with racism at school. Virtue shouts out other Peacemaker Award winners.
Jennifer Paroly, President of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation, talks about the foundation's goal of supporting the hospital and the surrounding community. Paroly speaks about the David C. Copley Foundation's generous gift matching, a cornerstone fundraising campaign for Tri-City's Emergency Department renovation. Paroly chats about the hospital's new ECMO machine which will allow caregivers to save patients from critical pulmonary or cardiovascular failure.
Brenda Adelman, Playwright and Performer at the Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT), is joined by Charles Peters, Director of the SRT, to discuss their tradition of joint productions with the Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC). Adelman speaks candidly about her one-woman show, My Brooklyn Hamlet. Adelman chats about her creative background and the dramatic events which lead her to write her current play. Peters elaborates on the SRT and OTC's creative approach to navigating the pandemic.
Connie Matsui, Chair of the Balboa Park Conservancy, is joined by Sarah Evans, Chair of the Friends of Balboa Park, to discuss the proposed merger of their organizations slated for July 1st. Matsui and Evans talk about the genesis of the merger; their organizations' accomplishments this year; and priority projects of the new organization through 2021.
Peter Callstrom, Chief Employment Officer for San Diego Workforce Partnership, is joined by Phil Blair, Executive Officer for Manpower San Diego and Past President of the Workforce Partnership Board. Callstrom and Blair elaborate on their roles regarding the San Diego Mayor's "Back to Work SD" Initiative. Blair talks about issues employers face while reopening their businesses. Callstrom and Blair highlight the importance of networking.
Kandace Crystal, Artistic Director for American History Theater, talks about the theater company's focus on historical events and collaborative work with veterans. Crystal discusses the state of performing arts in San Diego and how that community has adapted during the pandemic. Crystal also teases her upcoming show, The Mountaintop, a collaborative effort among several theater companies which tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King's last day.
Jeff Wiemann, Executive Director for Angels Foster Family Network, discusses his organization's mission to provide high-quality homes for foster children ages 5 and younger. Wiemann dispels myths about foster care and underscores the important role resource parents play in a foster child's life. Wiemann discusses the state of foster care in San Diego.
Laurie Switzer, Director of Volunteer Programs for the USS Midway Museum, is joined by Bruce Renne, a museum Docent. Switzer chats about the importance of volunteerism. Renne elaborates on the role docents play in the museum experience as well as the training and qualifications required to become a docent.
Reverend Shane Harris, President and Founder of the People's Association of Justice Advocates, discusses the association's mission to empower voices to enact change to fight inequities in society. Rev. Harris elaborates on how to best get voices heard and also demystifies the processes surrounding legislative processes.
Rebecca Jones, Host of the SheEO Podcast and Mayor of San Marcos, is joined by her daughter and Producer, Natalie Jones. The duo speaks about the inspiring stories of their guests, who are women-leaders in their respective fields. The Jones team also chats about the goals and aspirations they have for their SheEO Podcast.
Amie Scully, CEO of Students Without Limits (SWOL), is joined by Kevin Scully, Director of SWOL to discuss the challenges underserved immigrant youth face in the United States. The husband and wife duo debunk myths that are commonly held about undocumented youth and also highlight the services SWOL provides. The Scullys also detail their "family gathering" workshops that teach undocumented youth skills to navigate the US education system.
Brandon Steppe, Executive Director & Founder of The David's Harp Foundation, is joined by Chanelle Hawken, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for Cox Communications. Steppe chats about the community that has developed around the David's Harp Foundation, which allows students to trade good grades for studio recording time. Hawkens talks about the fruitful partnership Cox Communications has developed with the David's Harp Foundation.
Dr. Rupali Chadha, Psychiatric Physician, discusses the history and current state of feminism, as well as the shortcomings of the movement. Dr. Chadha talks about what steps society can take in order to become more pro-woman. Dr. Chadha also provides guidance to those looking to improve mental wellness.
Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center (SMSC) San Diego, emphasizes SMSC's goal of educating and empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. Emerson details SMSC's Virtual Morning Glory Brunch Frog Race, which raises funds for the center's garden and aquatic programs.
Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent of National School District, chats about her innovative district's mission to ensure students are prepared to succeed in a competitive global society. Dr. Brady, the 2021 Classroom of The Future Foundation's "Superintendent of the Year," highlights her school district's efforts to aid the National City community in recovering from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Lauren Short, Community Programs Manager for I Love A Clean San Diego, speaks about the importance of caring for and enhancing San Diego's natural spaces through "cleanup" events. Short details the 19th annual "Virtually Hosted" Creek to Bay Cleanup Event on April 24, during Earth Week. Short also underscores the importance of volunteerism in ensuring a clean environment.
Anne Marberger, Executive Director of Padres Pedal the Cause, to discuss the organization's mission to accelerate cures for cancer by funding collaborative research and clinical trials among San Diego’s top cancer research and treatment centers. Marberger chats about the upcoming Bound for Cures virtual event, in which participants run, walk or cycle to raise funds for cancer research.
Chris Stebbins, President of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) San Diego Chapter, returns to kick off World Landscape Architecture Month. Stebbins chats about Park(ing) Day, an annual event that encourages community members to transform metered parking spaces into temporary parklets. Stebbins highlights public spaces in San Diego that foster social connection and discusses why these spaces are so sparse in the United States.
Kristie Bruce-Lane, Founder and President of the Thumbprint Project Foundation (TPF), is joined by Elisabeth Caetano, Licensed Psychotherapist and TPF Board Member. Bruce-Lane highlights TPF's mission to aid in the transitional process of homeless children who have been impacted by childhood domestic violence. Caetano discusses the life-changing applications of EMDR therapy - a treatment that allows patients to heal from past traumatic events. Caetano also speaks about challenges victims of childhood domestic violence face moving through life.
Isabella Pihas, a Bard University psychology major, illuminates the often overlooked pattern of misdiagnosis in patients with invisible illnesses. Pihas recounts her personal experiences with an autoimmune disorder and the implicit biases within the medical community which led to her misdiagnosis. Pihas also brings attention to the communities that are most affected by implicit biases, particularly women of color.
Shauna Stalnaker, an Alumnus of the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by Patty Zamora, Salvation Army Community Relations Manager, to discuss Stalnaker's journey from addiction to recovery. Stalnaker talks about her future aspirations, while Zamora talks about the Salvation Army's ongoing fundraising efforts that include a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 21 for their new Rehabilitation facility in Otay Mesa.
Kristen Fogle, Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink, chats about her organization's dedication to nurturing writers at all stages in their career. Fogle provides advice for young writers looking to tell their stories. Fogle also highlights her newest book, This is My Life ... A Guided Journal, as well as upcoming programs and workshops at San Diego Writers, Ink.
Ken Druck, CEO of Druck Enterprises, speaks about his mission to help people transform adversity in their lives into opportunities for growth and courageous living. Druck discusses the "new not normal" we will face in the wake of COVID-19 and how individuals will need to recalibrate moving forward.
Doug Wright, Chief Financial Officer for Mission Federal Credit Union (MFCU), is joined by his colleague, MFCU 1st Vice President, Sreeni Rao, to talk about changes to the tax laws, along with tax planning tips when filing taxes this year. Rao underscores the importance of saving early and often for retirement and emergency funds.
Peter Sibley, CEO of Journeys Map, is joined by Journeys Map Director, Scott Sibley, to discuss their company's "game-changing" app that helps learners at all life stages navigate to their next journey. The father/son duo highlight their company's work with Junior Achievement and the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence. The Sibley's emphasize the importance of creating career pathways that are tailored to the individual interests of their users, as well as programs that foster lifelong learning.
Stephanie San Antonio, Founder and President of SSA Insurance Services, talks about her company's mission to help business owners cultivate a company culture founded in wellness and happy lifestyles. San Antonio details the Happy Health Wealthy Challenge, a transformative nine-week program geared towards impact CEOs and their teams. San Antonio also chats about the challenges that come with being a mother of young children and a CEO of a thriving business.
Peter Comiskey, Executive Director of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, is joined by John Bolthouse, Executive Director of the Friends of Balboa Park. Comiskey chats about the collaborative work of the park's myriad cultural organizations. Bolthouse underscores the important role public advocacy plays in maintaining the park.
Jhoie Cruz, President & CEO of East West Building Solutions, discusses the region's ever-changing real estate market in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cruz highlights the hard work of her close-knit team and details how her company's fast-paced remodeling work benefits clients. Cruz recounts her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons that came along with it.
Nancy Jones, Associate Faculty at the National University Department of Engineering & Computing, discusses the role mentors play in the SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge. Jones highlights NU's Mentor Training program and the interpersonal skills that are sharpened throughout the challenge.
Paolo Piscatelli, President of Rescu, discusses the origins Rescu, which were borne out of his family's 50 years in the world of public safety dispatch. Piscatelli talks about the benefits Rescu subscribers enjoy, including quicker emergency response times and automatic notifications for family members.
Sebastian Slovin, Founder and President of Nature Unplugged, is joined by Sonya Mohamed, Co-Founder and COO, to discuss the positive psychological benefits that come with decreasing screen time and stepping outside away from our devices. Slovin and Mohamed, a husband and wife team, chat about their new book, Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age.
Megan Dickerson, Director of Exhibitions for The New Children's Museum, chats about the new developments taking place at the museum. Dickerson talks about the importance of the arts in everyday life, especially during this crippling pandemic. Dickerson discusses the museum's Artist in Residence -- Panca -- and her current project, El Mås Allå.
Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC), and Jonathan Applebaum, Conservation Manager of the SDRVC, talk about the conservancy's dedication to preserving natural spaces and placing importance on climate resilience, carbon sequestration, and social inclusion in their projects. Applebaum elaborates on the SDRVC's newest acquisition of 117 acres of land north of Del Dios Highway. Boaz highlights the importance of working alongside other conservation-minded organizations to ensure natural spaces remain development-free.
Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, is joined by Jeff Mohr, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Cloudcast, to talk about Cause Concerts, a program that utilizes the unifying power of music for social good. Parisi chats about how he and his daughter worked together to develop the initial concept for cause concerts through their Songs for Shelter events benefitting homeless teens. Parisi and Mohr discuss how Cause Concerts adapt to challenges presented by the pandemic.
Chris Simpson, Director of the National University Center for Cybersecurity, is joined by Bill Reid, Academic Program Director for National University's BS in Cybersecurity, to talk about the annual SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge, which teaches middle school and high school students practical skills in a competitive setting. Simpson and Reid discuss the vast opportunities for growth in the cybersecurity field.
John Bolthouse, Executive Director for the Friends of Balboa Park, returns to discuss new happenings in the Jewel of San Diego. Bolthouse emphasizes the importance of collaboration amongst city, philanthropic and park programs to ensure Balboa Park is properly taken care of. Bolthouse highlights projects such as the Moreton Bay Fig Tree observation deck and new lighting fixtures, which enhance the park-going experience. Bolthouse chats about the ever-evolving state-mandates, which allow Balboa Park to gradually reopen.
Caitlin O'Connell, renowned Elephant Scientist, Behavioral Ecologist and Author, discusses her new book, Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves. O'Connell underscores the importance of community rituals in the animal kingdom and in human society. O'Connell considers the impacts social isolation will have upon humans once the pandemic subsides.
Matt Carney, Co-Chair of the San Diego Arts & Culture Coalition (SDACC), and Executive Director of the San Diego Ballet, discusses the San Diego Arts and Culture Challenge, now in it's it 3rd Phase to raise significant resources for artists and art organizations that have been walloped by the pandemic. Carney chats about the invaluable role arts play in everyday life and the myriad benefits that come with "creative" education.
Lauren Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, Inc, is joined by Board President, Cameron Clark, to talk about the nonprofit's efforts to help victims of abuse in the face of COVID-19 challenges. Clarke highlights the lessons Home Start has learned from the pandemic. Tancredi-Baese chats about Home Start's Social Enterprises, which provides employment opportunities for young mothers, along with its virtual Blue Ribbon Broadcast for Bright Futures -- It's A Family Affair event, slated for Saturday, May 8.
Len Novarro, an Award-Winning Journalist and Author, talks about his of his soon-to-be-published book, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: A Journalist's Journey Amid the Twilight of Truth. Novarro discusses the ever-changing nature of journalism and the effect social media has had on factual and balanced reporting. Novarro, a former San Diego Tribune features editor, recounts stories from his career including his experiences traveling with the KKK, exposing nuclear waste issues and government cover-ups in Memphis, and a fight he once had with Paul McCartney.
Jodi Cilley, Founder and President of the Film Consortium of San Diego, chats about the vibrant San Diego film industry and the contributions of veterans and active-duty personnel to the industry. Cilley discusses the Armed Forces Film Challenge and GI Film Festival.
Walter Philips, Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Youth Services, talks about the key issues that face San Diego youth, such as homelessness, bullying and sex trafficking. Philips discusses how his organization help kids mitigate these issues.
Floyd Strayer, Director and Team Leader of Team VetPics, is joined by Producer, Actor, and Publicist Susan J Farese, and Screenwriter, Producer and Actor, Tommy Anderson, to discuss their film, Life After Oblivion. The trio talks about their team's mission to showcase films produced and written by veterans that shed a light on critical issues such as PTSD and mental illness. Strayer elaborates on his passion for raising awareness on struggles faced by military veterans.
Abegale Flores Colmenar, Site Director for BioLabs San Diego, chats about her organization's supportive role in San Diego's growing bioscience sector. Colmenar chats about BioLabs' youth outreach programs.
Captain Paul Swain, Business Administrator for the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by Santiago Ortega, an ARC alumnus. Ortega discusses his journey to recovery and the impact sobriety has had on his life. Captain Swain underscores the center's success rate and promotes the ongoing Paver Fundraiser, which allows donors to permanently cement their names into the grounds of the new rehabilitation facility.
Chris Stebbins, President of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), San Diego Chapter, talks about the profound benefits well-designed architecture can have on a community's health. Stebbins explains the social nature of urban plazas, how they strengthen communities, and how they can be implemented into American cities. Stebbins discusses the design philosophy of most U.S. cities, which tend to focus on efficiency as opposed to cultural activation.
Barry Jagoda, Award-Winning Journalist, Advisor to President Carter, and Author of his memoir, "Journey’s with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media," chats about the early performance of the Biden-Harris Administration and the challenges they face. Jagoda underscores the importance of media impartiality.
Paul David, Owner and Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Parisi Speed School, highlights the importance of exercise for maintaining physical and mental health. David details the services the Parisi Speed School offers athletes, including long-term physical conditioning, nutrition advice, and injury prevention training. David comments on the negative effects brought about by canceling school sports.
Sidd Vivek, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of San Diego County, details the nonprofit's mission to empower young people to achieve economic success through relevant programs that bring classroom lessons to life. Vivek promotes the March 9 JA Stock Market Challenge and June 7 JA Golf Classic events. Vivek talks about BizTown, a simulated city that teaches students economic fundamentals in a tangible way.
Ed Weinberger, a multi-award-winning sitcom writer and television producer, chats in-depth about his storied career. Weinberger also discusses his new book, "GOTCHA!: Inside Trump’s 2020 Campaign" - a satirical look at the 2020 election cycle.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages, talks about the ever-evolving nature of COVID-19's impact on homeless individuals. Vargas chats about the challenges of mitigating the spread of the disease throughout homeless communities, while also highlighting the success Father Joe's has had in flattening the curve in their facilities. Vargas tells the story of Ollie, a woman who was forced onto the streets after losing her job, and eventually found success through the service offered by Father Joe's Villages.
Ed Hiner, Retired Navy Seal and Best-Selling author, is joined by Cloudcast Media Founder and CEO, Charles Parisi, to talk about Hiner's new book, GUTS: Greatness Under Tremendous Stress. Hiner chats about the book's powerful lessons for dealing with fear and stress in everyday life. Hiner and Parisi discuss their joint venture, SEALpreneurship, which teaches students the tools for managing stress and fears.
Richard Nares, Author and Illustrator of the new children's book Ride With Emilio and founder of the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), discusses his intention to help parents cope with the difficulties of having a child with a cancer diagnosis. Nares also talks about ENF's commitment to ensuring young cancer patients are able to attend their doctor's appointments by giving free rides throughout San Diego and Orange County.
Sara Hanscom, Director of Education for the USS Midway Museum, is joined by Dave Koontz, the Museum's Director of Marketing, to talk about the recent COVID-19 safe re-opening of San Diego's number one tourist attraction. Koontz chats about the Museum's core mission, whole Hanscom talks about Museum's venerable education programs, including the new distance learning experiences for students and teachers. Hanscom also chats about Midway's long partnership with the Classroom of the Future Foundation.
Liz Bui, a Diversity and Inclusion Officer, speaks about the important role and the growth of her profession plays in facilitating an empathetic workplace. Bui underscores the necessity of gathering data in order to ensure a diverse and inclusionary work environment.
Jeff Martin, CEO of Yulex, talks about his company's mission to produce environmentally friendly products with the use of renewable, natural rubber. Martin highlights the importance of moving away from oil-based materials. Martin also discusses the practical applications Yulex rubber has in the surf and footwear industries.
Rob Woodbyrne, CEO of Regrow, Inc, chats about the trials and tribulations cannabis growers must overcome in the emerging industry. Regrow, a newly developed Supply Chain Management software company, aims to ease the headache of navigating compliance regulations in California.
Cheryl Morrow, Publisher of the San Diego Monitor News and daughter of San Diego icon and entrepreneur, Willie Morrow, discusses her vision for the expansion of black media in San Diego. Morrow chats about the cultural significance of Willie's Barbershop and recounts her proudest moments, which include providing opportunities for budding black journalists.
Paul Brencick, an experienced Government Public Information Officer, speaks about the importance of accurate information and transparent communication from government officials. Brencick recounts his experiences working through various crises, including the initial months of the COVID-19 outbreak. Brencick discusses how to combat accusations of fake news and disinformation.
Dr. Suresh Menon, Founder and President of Menon BioSensors, articulates the applications of his Molecular Mirror technology to rapidly and accurately detect COVID-19. Dr. Menon gives a history of the Molecular Mirror's use within the US Government, as well as the timeline for when this technology will be ready for nationwide use. Dr. Menon chats about his team being a finalist in the $6 million X-Prize Rapid COVID Testing Competition.
Ed Wallace, Retired Community Affairs Executive for Sony, talks about best practices he learned from his 25-year career at the iconic electronics company. Wallace defines the behaviors and practices of a good corporate citizen, while discussing the community roles corporations play in the COVID-19-era. Wallace also details practices corporations should avoid when working with nonprofits.
John Bolthouse, Executive Director of Friends of Balboa Park, is joined by David Marshall, Board Chair. Bolthouse chats about park funding challenges, new safety and security measures as well the prestigious Stewardship Award to organization received from the Save Our Heritage Organization. Marshall discusses the history of Balboa Park's Botanical Building, a few of the restoration projects currently underway, and plans to update fixtures in the park with improved versions of 100-year-old designs.
Scott McGaugh, recently retired Founding Marketing Director for the USS Midway Museum and a New York Times Best-Selling Author, chats about his experiences aboard the world's #1 ship museum. McGaugh depicts the odyssey which led the iconic aircraft carrier to San Diego. McGaugh, who is working on his 11th book, discusses his journey as a highly sought-after historical writer.
Jack Webb, Founder and Director of Border Voices, is joined by Seretta Martin, Assistant Director and Managing Director of the San Diego Poetry Annual, and Katherine Kavouklis, a poet and Language Arts Teacher at Bonita Vista Middle School. Webb talks about the project's origins and how students learn empathy, practice self-expression and enhance their literary skills, all thanks to poetry. Martin details her many roles at Border Voices. Kavouklis describes the value of teaching poetry in the classroom. The trio also share poems they either wrote themselves or are featured in the Border Voices Anthology book.
Katie Croskrey, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association San Diego Chapter, discusses the Association's mission to accelerate global research, drive risk reduction and early detection, and maximize quality care and support. Croskrey is joined by Susan Bos, Support Group Leader and Podcast Host, and Joice Curry, an Alzheimer's caregiver and volunteer, to talk about their personal experiences in caring for those afflicted with the debilitating disease.
Erin Hogeboom, Director of San Diego for Every Child, is joined by Randy Everett, a member of the Interim CEO Team for the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), to chat about their organizations' combined effort to ensure digital equity for students across San Diego County. Hogeboom underscores the importance of closing the digital divide, especially with the prevalence of distance learning. Everett details CFF's commitment to promoting innovative learning environments.
Karen Trimble, President of CRE Execution Strategies, discusses how leveraging her real estate acumen has enabled her to be a longtime supporter of local nonprofit organizations. Trimble underscores the value her expertise and training programs bring to lenders, law firms and nonprofits. Trimble also discusses the mutually beneficial relationship that can be fostered between banks and nonprofit organizations.
Barry Jagoda, award-winning journalist and author of Journey's with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media, recounts his experience covering iconic events such as the JFK assassination, the moon landing and Watergate. Jagoda chats about his work within the Carter administration, as well as the state of journalism and politics today.
Anne Fege, Urban Forester and Co-Founder of Kate Sessions Commitment, discusses the movement's focus on increasing San Diego's tree canopy, engaging communities, and inspiring local climate action. Fege underscores the environmental and psychological benefits of a greater number of trees in the community. Fege also discusses the role youth play in the movement.
Captain Paul Swain, Business Administrator for the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, details the center's successful methods for helping adults struggling with addiction to get back on their feet. Captain Swain talks about the challenges adults in recovery face and the skills they learn at the center. Captain Swain also discusses the Paver Fundraiser, which allows donors to permanently cement their names into the grounds of the new Rehabilitation Center in Otay Mesa.
Nancy Maldonado, CEO of the Chicano Federation, speaks on behalf of the newly formed San Diego Latino Health Coalition to underscore the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on Latino communities. Maldonado presents figures depicting the overrepresentation of Latino workers in more susceptible industries. Maldonado emphasizes the Coalition's strong message to only attend holiday gatherings with those in one's household.
Jorge Israel Luna, Co-Founder, Drummer and Singer for the band ROCIO, is joined by Isabella Pihas, Singer-Songwriter and Psychology and Ethnomusicology student at Bard College, to talk about being a musician in the COVID-19 era. Luna explains the scientific reasons people are negatively affected by a world without live music. Pihas discusses the trend of mental illness in musicians and the impacts of a loss of connection due to social distancing. Luna and Pihas also chat about their creative processes and musical influences.
Christina Jordan, Executive Director of the Immunotherapy Foundation, is joined by Dr. Ezra Cohen M.D., Medical Oncologist and Associate Director of Translational Science at Moores Cancer Center, to detail promising cancer treatment methods. Jordan talks about the foundation's $6 million fundraising campaign and its Help Our Cancer Heroes campaign, which provided meals and PPE to nurses and doctors. Dr. Cohen explains the process of immune system activation for treating cancer and highlights the Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte clinical trials taking place at UCSD.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, is joined by Amanda Kowalski, the Humane Society's Director of Behavior Programs, to talk about the pandemic's impact on animals and their owners. Dr. Weitzman discusses the unprecedented low number of animals in shelters, as well as his behavioral training books written for families. Kowalski identifies new behavioral challenges pet owners faced in 2020 as they spent significantly more time with their pets since the pandemic began in early 2020.
Dr. Munish Batra, CEO of Coastal Plastic Surgeons and author of Animal, discusses his background as a surgeon and the events which led to his advocacy for animal rights. Dr. Batra chats about the influence his son has had on shaping his world view regarding animal rights, as well as the lessons he has learned from owning pets.
Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages, talks about his organization's campaign to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time. Vargas discusses the new process of distributing three meals a day to those in need, as well as the Turn the Key Initiative, which will establish 2,000 affordable housing units in San Diego. Vargas also underscores the exponential benefits of helping even just one person get off the street and into a stable life.
Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of the San Diego Women's Foundation (SDWF), chats about her foundation's goal of connecting, inspiring, and educating local women through collective philanthropy. Cook highlights the SDWF's desire to tackle the most pressing issues in the community by allowing the organizations which they sponsor to use funds in any manner that best suits their needs. Cook talks about the Foundation's latest grants cycle which focuses on nonprofit organizations that provide critically needed services to help individuals and families acquire or maintain stable housing.
Neville Billimoria, SVP Membership/Marketing & Chief Advocacy Officer for Mission Federal Credit Union, is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Lee Lescano, the San Diego County Coordinator for the Salvation Army, to discuss how their respective organizations are combating the tremendous increase in food insecurity and hardships this holiday season. Billimoria talks about Mission Federal's continued efforts to raise money to give back to the community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lescano details the Salvation Army's plan to continue their annual Angel Tree toy drive program, food distribution, and Red Kettle campaign in a COVID-safe way this year.
Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, is joined by Brianna Ahern, a Board Member of the Same Organization, to discuss the nearly 80-year-old organization's annual outreach to 500,000 military men and women and their families. Camac underscores USO's efforts to connect military personnel with their families during their deployments. Ahern speaks about the duties of USO Board members, as well as how listeners can get involved with the USO San Diego Board. Camac and Ahern touch on the evolving needs of military families during COVID-19 and how USO San Diego meets those needs.
Jennifer Paroly, President of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation, is joined by Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer, to shout out the "game-changing" David C. Copley Foundation gift, which will allow the hospital to upgrade and renovate its Emergency Department. Byzak discusses the hospital's 60th Anniversary Plans next year; while Paroly talks about the hospital's outstanding reputation in cardiovascular and stroke care.
Nick O'Brien, CFO and one of three founders of Aeris, Inc., is joined by Co-Founder Andrew Medland, COO, discuss the science behind copper as a germ-killing product to reduce the spread of pathogens. O'Brien and Medland talk about their company's commitment to helping protect frontline healthcare workers.
Tracy Jones, editor, writing coach, and founding member of the San Diego Memoir Writers Association (SDMWA), is joined by Chili Cilch, SDMWA memoirist, to discuss how their organization helps writers hone their memoir writing skills. Jones highlights the December 5 Memoir Showcase, which will feature a host of memoirs from local writers. Cilch chats about her journey to becoming a writer and speaks to how valuable her involvement with SDMWA has been for her work.
Rich DeMarco and Pete Medhurst, longtime play-by-play announcers for Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen football teams, preview the 121st gridiron tilt slated for Saturday, December 12 at Michie Field on the West Point campus. DeMarco and Medhurst chat about the Army-Navy House Sweepstakes, in which one Army fan and one Navy fan will win a ticket to next year's game in New York City. DeMarco and Medhurst reminisce about memorable moments from prior games, as well as underscore the pageantry of "America's Game."
Dr. Sheldon Zablow, Nutritional Psychiatrist and Author of Your Vitamins Are Obsolete, describes the correlation between essential vitamin deficiencies and chronic inflammation, a contributing factor in 9 out of 10 leading causes of death. Dr. Zablow discusses why multivitamins many people take are ill-suited for maintaining healthy vitamin levels, as well as the critical role that B12 and folate play in maintaining a highly functioning body.
Sharon Lutz, Executive Director of Hospice of the North Coast (HNC), is joined by her colleague, Jim Reiser, Bereavement Coordinator at Hope Bereavement Center, to talk about the end-of-life services HNC provides. Lutz highlights the Pacifica House, the only General In-Patient Hospice home in North County, along with HNC's annual "Light Up A Life Memorial" event scheduled for Thursday, December 3. Reiser recounts the challenges that have come with the pandemic as well as the promising results of EMDR - an emerging method for overcoming trauma.
Trevor Blair, Founder and CEO of Blair Search Partners, discusses his business' knack for matching companies with the right candidates to fill C-Level to staff positions. Blair chats about his long history in talent-acquisition, why San Diego is a prime location for conducting business, and what the job and candidate markets look like for job seekers and companies looking to hire.
Michelle Pius, Chief Development Officer for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, talks about her organization's commitment to providing cost-free, high-grade medical treatments and surgeries for children with physical and cosmetic deformities. Pius explains how Fresh Start doctors have performed more than 8,000 surgeries and medical services valued at $45 million dollars since its founding in 1991.
Jeffery Sitcov, President and Founder of Doors of Change, is joined by Joanne Newgard, Program Director, to talk about the organization's nearly 20 years of work in changing the lives of homeless youth. Sitcov describes how Doors of Change builds trust through free music and art courses, a process which has been instrumental in helping over 2,000 homeless youth find stability in their lives. Newgard and Sitcov discuss the upcoming virtual symposium, "Invisible to Invincible: Success Stories of Homeless Youth," which will feature former homeless teens that have benefited from the Doors of Change programs. The free Virtual Homeless Youth Symposium will take place on December 1 at 7:00 p.m.
John Highkin, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Fern Street Circus, and Marcella Mercado, President of the Board of Directors, highlight the circus' 30 years of community outreach in San Diego. Highkin chats about his origins in circus performing arts and the impact Fern Street Circus has had on underserved communities. Mercado talks about her experience as Board president as well as the benefits her three children have received from taking part in the circus. Fern Street Circus' 2020 Neighborhood Tour will culminate with two live-streamed shows on November 21 and 22.
Meredith Hall-Chand, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen San Diego, is joined by her Board Chair, Merrilee Neal, to chat about the organization's mission to end breast cancer forever. Hall-Chand discusses the challenges breast cancer patients face in the era of COVID-19, while Neal talks about the recent virtual Race for the Cure.
Heather Nemour, Program Specialist for the San Diego County Office of Education's Student Support and Services Division, and Charisma De Los Reyes, the Division's Project Specialist, detail the Student Wellness and Positive School Climate (SW&PSC) program. SW&PSC stresses the importance of mental health education in schools; addresses the threat of human trafficking; supports suicide prevention initiatives.
Alberto Cortes, CEO of Mama's Kitchen, talks about his organization's 30 years of serving nutritious meals to people with critical illnesses. Cortes chats about Mama's Kitchen's various programs that benefit the communities they serve, including its annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale which aims to serve 50,000 meals to those in need of food assistance. Cortes discusses Mama's Kitchen's quick pivot once COVID-19 hit, and how the organization has managed to continue to serve its clients despite a massive increase in food service requests.
Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psychologist and Impact Entrepreneur, is joined by her colleague, Sebastian Slovin, Mental Health Advocate and Co-Founder of Nature Unplugged, to discuss the work of United Suicide Survivors International to educate people about suicide prevention and mental health issues. Spencer-Thomas details how the workplace can serve as a support system for those with mental health struggles. Slovin and Sally-Spencer highlight the critical role storytelling plays in suicide prevention.
Brent Wakefield, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels, talks about the critical work of the hundreds upon hundreds of volunteers that deliver thousands of meals to those food insecure isolated seniors. Wakefield discusses the growing need for food assistance as well as the effects long-term isolation has had on the populations that Meals on Wheels serve.
Kanika Chaudhary and Luke Dubois, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students and Co-Leaders of the Breaking Down Barriers training conference, discuss the importance of inclusiveness at their university. The Breaking Down Barriers training conference provides student leaders the tools to foster more inclusivity and diversity on campus. Chaudhary and Dubois chat about their experiences which led to the conference's development as well as their community's reception of the event.
Annie Buckley, Founder and Director of the Prison Arts Collective, is joined by her colleague and Teaching Artist, Jennifer Poynter, to discuss their programs aimed at bringing the transformative power of art to correctional institutions in California. Buckley chats about the importance of helping those in prison connect with their creative side. Poynter discusses her role as a yoga, meditation, and breathwork instructor and what her incarcerated participants have taught her about life.
David Miyashiro, Superintendent of the nationally acclaimed Cajon Valley Union School District, talks about his district's innovative and student-focused approach to education. Miyashiro chats about the district's much anticipated World of Work Summit that will be held November 5-6 in conjunction with the San Diego Workforce Partnership.
Kenneth Bishop, Founder/Team Market Owner, of the San Diego Guardians, is joined by Chaunteal Webb-Candler, Director of Community Engagement/Team Market Owner, to discuss new developments on their endeavor to bring professional basketball back to San Diego. Bishop highlights the team's upcoming events and programs, such as the November 12 press conference aboard the USS Midway Museum; current partnerships and membership opportunities; and the new Guardians' Elite club. Webb-Candler elaborates on the Guardians' commitment to community outreach.
Megan Dowell and Stacy Dertien of The Salvation Army talk about their charitable organization's mission to help homeless individuals and families during this holiday season. Dowell, the Homeless Services Director, talks about the newly opened Rady Residence - a housing development that will serve 32 families, as well as the Salvation Army's Rescue Christmas effort which will provide food and presents for families in need. Dertien, Director of Volunteers and Community Engagement, outlines the ways listeners can help the Salvation Army's volunteer efforts including the donation-based Online Red Kettle program.
Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent for the Escondido Union School District, discusses his award-winning district's strong response to the challenges of COVID-19. Dr. Rankins-Ibarra details the district's quick pivot to virtual teaching in the Spring and its recent pivot to a hybrid model. The school district will be honored at the annual Classroom of the Future Foundation's virtual Innovation in Education event with the Inspire Award for the Central Elementary School's Beebots & Cubelets program.
Andrea Luoni, CEO and Founder of RateCraft, discusses her company's nearly 25 years of helping businesses and organizations save millions of dollars in insurance premiums. One such organization that has benefitted from RateCraft's unprecedented success is TERI (Training, Education, Resource, Institute), a venerable, 40-year San Diego County organization whose mission is to change the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals with special needs. Joe Michalowski, Chief Financial Officer for TERI, talks about the myriad services offered TERI.
Jose A. Cruz, CEO of the Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI), chats about BLCI's focus on breaking the cycle of poverty in local underserved communities by providing a pathway for young students to reach higher education. BLCI annually serves between 750-1,000 students, starting in 3rd grade through college graduation and beyond. Cruz highlights the resiliency of his students and staff through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dan Dubois, Managing Partner for Retirement DNA, talks about his organization's mission of helping companies prepare their employees for retirement. Dubois underscores the need to develop financial literacy skills as well as highlighting what people need to know about the new CalSavers program.
Annie Buckley, Director and Professor at the SDSU School of Art & Design, is joined by SDSU's Vice President for Faculty and Staff diversity, Jennifer Imazeki, and Student Assistant/Diversity & Inclusion Committee member, Sabrina Davidson to discuss the critical need to embrace and support inclusivity and diversity on college campuses. Imazeki describes specific changes the School of Art & Design is making and how those changes can be adapted campus-wide. Davidson talks about her representative mural projects and the plans the Diversity & Inclusivity Committee have to reach local middle school children.
Author Sherrie Miranda discusses her new book, Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans, a novel about the shady happenings in 1980s New Orleans. Sherrie recounts her own experiences in New Orleans and describes why it was important for her to write this novel.
Veronica Murphy, Artistic Director for Write Out Loud, talks about her organization's annual PoeFest, that will stream from October 23 through November 1. Murphy discusses Write Out Loud's mission to inspire and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience.
Rebecca Jones, Mayor of the City of San Marcos, returns with her colleague Rick Rungaitis, CEO of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, to chat about the strong partnership between the City of San Marcos and its Chamber of Commerce; new developments in the city; its vibrant Farmer's Market; and the impact COVID-19 on local businesses.
David Marshall, Principal at Heritage Architecture & Planning, and Board Chair of Friends of Balboa Park, is joined by Executive Director of Friends of Balboa Park, John Bolthouse, to talk about the the architectural history of Balboa Park architecture; the growing deferred maintenance challenges of the park; and recent restoration work completed by Friends.
Yolanda Serra Martinez, a military spouse, passionately praises the "over-the-top" services and personal outreach she received from USO San Diego when her family with three young daughters moved from Houston to San Diego. Serra Martinez, who works in the public health space, is joined by Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, to elaborate on the plethora programs offered by the nearly 70-year-old organization.
Lesslie Keller, CEO and Executive Director of Episcopal Community Services (ECS), is joined by her colleague, Stacie Perez, ECS Housing & Clinical Services Director, to discuss the myriad services and programs offered by ECS's Central East Regional Recovery Center.
Joey Travolta, Founder of Inclusion Films and award-winning filmmaker and director, talks about his latest documentary, Let's Talk. The documentary will be featured in the upcoming annual San Diego International Film Festival, slated for October 15-18. Inclusion Films teaches filmmaking to individuals with developmental disabilities, with two-thirds of the Let's Talk film crew being comprised of neuro-diverse individuals. Travolta chats about his background as a former special education teacher with a passion for filmmaking.
Nancy Sasaki, President and CEO of the United Way of San Diego County, is joined by Tony Russell, United Way Board Chair, to discuss the venerable organization's impact in the county over the past 100 years and the October 8 "Virtual Centennial Celebration." Russell, a San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Director, talks about his involvement with United Way, as well as the Airport Authority's longtime support of the organization.
Gabe Howard, podcast host and contributing writer of Guts, Grit & the Grind, chats about the self-help book which addresses the importance of men's mental health. Howard discusses society's stigmatization of mental health, and what men can do to better manage their mental health.
Ken Barnes, CEO of Options For All, details the organization's past, present, and future services provided to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Gabby, an Options For All participant since 2016, talks about her favorite aspects of the services offered by the organization.
Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival, discusses the October 15-18 Festival schedule. This year's festival features four drive-in movies, along with 114 films that address topics such as homelessness, prejudice, pollution, and animal and environmental extension.
Ken Bishop, Founder and Team Market Owner of The San Diego Guardians -- a new San Diego professional basketball team whose season will launch in March 2021-- is joined by Chaunteal Webb-Candler, Co-Team Market Owner and Director of Community Engagement, to chat about the team's tryouts, marketing plans and focus on community engagement.
James Shih, Co-Founder and CEO of MyGreenNetwork, discusses his company's focus on creating a global network of thriving businesses empowered and driven by green initiatives. Shih talks about MyGreenNetwork's "Green Quest 2020" initiative that will fund a minority-controlled business looking to become a cannabis entrepreneur.
Lenny Leszczynski, Executive Director of the San Diego Automotive Museum, is joined by David Young, General Manager of Precious Metals: Fine Motorcars of San Diego, to discuss the Museum's "Shifting Gears" car rally on October 10 that begins at the Museum and ends at Sycuan Casino Resort. Leszczynski and Young talk about the mission of their respective businesses and how their organizations have pivoted during the pandemic.
Laura Piening, Founder and Facilitator of the Power Peers Network, chats about the recent launch of her online forum, geared for those who desire to have thoughtful, diverse and respectful conversations on issues close to their hearts.
John Bolthouse, Executive Director of the Friends of Balboa Park, is joined by Board Member, Pat Caughey, Principal Owner of the one of the region's most sought after landscape architecture firms -- Wimmer Yamada & Caughey -- to talk about the mission of the Friends organization. Bolthouse and Caughey chat about the venerable Moreton Bay Fig Tree project; the impact of COVID-19 on the horticulture of the park; and their favorite gardens in Balboa Park.
Author David O'Brien, chats about his recently released book, Building Smart Nonprofits: A Roadmap for Mission Success. O'Brien discusses what he learned during his research and interviews with more than 60 nonprofit leaders across the country.
Staci Reidinger, Board President of HomeAid San Diego, is joined by Mark Janda, Senior VP of Development for AvalonBay Communities and current HomeAid Board Member, to discuss how their organizations collaborate to build temporary homes for the homeless. Janda talks about AvalonBay's commitment to HomeAid, while Reidinger details HomeAid's impact on the homeless community. Reidinger shouts out the 2nd Annual STEP UP! Walk to End Homelessness Virtual 5K from November 1-6.
Kandace Crystal, San Diego actor, educator and director, and actor Susan Clausen, represent Scripps Ranch Theater and Oceanside Theater Company as they discuss their roles in the virtual performance, "Donna Orbits the Moon." Crystal and Clausen talk about the challenges of storytelling in the age of social distancing, and chat about other work they perform throughout the community.
Joice Curry, Founder and President & CEO of c3Communications, chats about her 25+ years in public relations; why a company should hire a PR agency; and the keys to her company's success. Joice is joined by her husband and c3's COO, Sean Curry, to talk about the importance of messaging to the right audiences.
Amber Ravenscroft, Manager of Innovation for the nationally recognized EdVenture Group, is joined by Ed Hiner, President of Asymmetrical Evolution, to talk about the collaboration between both innovative-focused organizations to form The Curiosity Mission ... an initiative to inspire curiosity, creativity and entrepreneurship in students.
Rachael VanWormer, Manager of Educational Events for Write Out Loud, discusses three free education programs the organization is kicking off this year: NEA BIG Read, Student Shakespeare Festival and Poetry Out Loud.
Samantha Holt, Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton, discusses the organization's programs and services, along with challenges its constituencies face due to the pandemic.
Rebecca Jones, Mayor of the City of San Marcos, chats about her unplanned path to political office. Mayor Jones talks about the myriad features the city offers from its college and university to its Union Cowork space to its vibrant Chamber of Commerce.
Jill Hall, a best-selling author, discusses how her background as an artist and teacher led her to become a writer. Hall, who calls herself an intuitive writer -- she does not use an outline to guide her writing -- chats about her passion for artists (visual and performing) who are struggling during the pandemic crisis. Hall serves on the San Diego Arts & Culture Steering Committee to raise emergency funds for individual artists.
Mia Roseberry, Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Homes, talks about the organization's major fundraiser, the 6th Annual Fairways for Veterans event. This year's fundraiser will be held virtually from September 17-20 to coincide with the actual U.S. Open major golf tournament. Participants will choose pros who are participating in the U.S. Open as their "teammates" during the virtual event. Roseberry discusses other programs and services offered by the Wounded Warrior Homes.
Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director for the renowned San Diego International Film Festival, discusses the lead up to this year's Festival through drive-in movies at the Westfield UTC parking lot on September 18, 19, 25 and 26. Mantooth chats about the four-day Festival that will run from October 15-18.
Ariella Pacheco, a San Diego County high school student, makes look-a-like dolls for children with physical deformities who are undergoing reconstructive surgery through Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. Pacheco is joined by Michelle Pius, Chief Development Officer for Fresh Start, to talk about the organization's mission, which has provided $45 million in free medical services for more than 8,100 children since its founding in 1991.
Caroline Heinze, Co-CEO of HempMeds, chats about the growth of HempMed's CBD products in the United States, as well as in Brazil and Mexico.
John Huemoeller, CEO of AXIM Biotechnologies, discusses his company's recently announced COVID-19 test that aims to speed up the COVID testing process that would, hopefully, lead to a COVID-19 vaccine more quickly. Huemoeller chats about AXIM's pivot into cancer care.
Matt Schulte, a Health Insurance Broker and Agent for Schulte Insurance Agency, discusses his company's recognition as a Top 100 Insurance Agency in California. Schulte talks about Group Health Insurance, Employee Benefits and how to administer a successful Health Insurance Benefit Plan
Jose Cruz, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, talks about preparations for the Club's 100th Anniversary in two years. Cruz chats about the Club's programs and services, and it's push to increase its membership.
Tootie Thomas, Executive Director of the El Cajon Blvd. Business Improvement Association (BIA), is joined by Beryl Forman, the Association's Marketing and Mobility Coordinator, to talk about the BIA's support of its 1,000 members during the pandemic; it's leadership role in Transit Oriented Development; and its Blvd 2020 Plan.
Goran Bozinovic, Founder and President & CEO of the Boz Life Science Research and Teaching Institute, chats about his vision for life science education; the mission of the Institute; and hands-on life sciences experiences underserved students receive during their work at the Institute.
Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, discusses his company's early success in providing myriad platforms and programs for local brands and nonprofits to showcase their diverse stories.
Ken Barnes, President & CEO of Options For All, talks about the organization's mission to empower individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain independence and become fully participating members in their communities. Barnes discusses Options For All's "Community Engagement Program," "Film & Media Studies Program" and "Bow Ties & Sandals" virtual gala slated for Saturday, August 29.
Jeff Kaye, Founder of School Safety Operations, Inc., discusses how his quarter of a century experience in law enforcement has helped him enhance the safety operations of the many school district's he serves.
Sonya Orme, Founder of Prime Executive Offices, chats about the need for her business to pivot quickly in this COVID-19 era to provide comfortable office spaces and services to help business professionals adapt to the "new normal" working conditions during the pandemic. Orme talks about the shift to digital office space.
Linda Kurokawa, Executive Director of Community Education and Workforce Development at MiraCosta College's Career Institute, discusses the Institute's "game-changing" and innovative curriculum that prepares students of all ages for the changing world of work landscape.
Alexander Karp, Co-Founder and Head of Development for Etha Natural Medicine, talks about the company's mission and products, along with its support of frontline grocery store workers.
Chris Kelly, CEO & Co-Founder of ProductionCrate, talks about his company's mission to help creators, filmmakers, businesses and the like with high-quality creative digital content.
Greg May, Co-Founder and CEO of Renovating Lives, chats about how his 30-years of experience in home renovations and real estate investing has consistently grown the profit margins of home sellers.
Tony Madureria, longtime mold remediation expert, discusses the founding of "Back to Work After COVID," a company whose mission to to heighten awareness about the safety gap in guidance related to COVID-19 safety protocols.
Michelle Geller, Economic Development Manager for the City of Oceanside, talks about the City's response to support businesses affected by COVID-19. Geller discusses the "Hire Local" partnership with Mira Costa College, along with regional collaboration with public-serving organizations.
Pat Caughey, President and Principal Owner of Wimmer Yamada & Caughey landscape architects, the longest running landscape architecture firm in San Diego, discusses the firm's pro bono work with the Friends of Balboa Park on the iconic Moreton Bay Fig Tree in the park.
Janet Hamada Kelley, President of the Pacific South Coast Chapter, chats about the Chapter's impact on Multiple Sclerosis research, advocacy and services for those individuals and families affected by MS. Hamada Kelley talks about upcoming virtual MS Society events.
Dr. Emily Young, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego, discusses the Institute's focus on research, partnerships and virtual programs to strengthen San Diego County's nonprofits in order to meet the region's critical community needs.
Sara Jacobs, Chair of San Diego for Every Child: The Coalition to End Child Poverty, talks about the Coalition's partnership with the Classroom of the Future Foundation to form the Equitable Distance Learning Taskforce. The Taskforce's mission is to work with a wide range of organizations to take on distance learning challenges.
Andrea Luoni, CEO and Founder of RateCraft, discusses the negotiation tactics her company utilizes to significantly improve her clients' bottom line by reducing their insurance premium costs.
Jennifer Barnes, CEO and Founder of Optima Office, Inc., chats about her company's growth as a leader in providing outsourced accounting and human resources services for small and large business clients.
Authors Marshall and Debbie Hockett talk about their recently published book, Tripping 1975: Falling in Love One Country at a Time. The Hocketts discuss their year-long European odyssey 45 years ago in their yellow VW camper, appropriately named the "Banana."
Agnes Barrelet, Executive Director of the Children's Nature Retreat Foundation, chats about the Foundation's vision to offer a rich connection between humans, animals and nature through student field trips, family events, team building activities and tours.
Dr. Hector Salazar, Plastic Surgeon for the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, is joined by Monique Ramsey, GLAMFam-bassador and Chief Creative Officer, to chat about the Centre's innovative approach to patient education and informed consent. Dr. Salazar and Ramsey talk about the Centre's re-opening and its community philanthropy.
Dr. Corey Pahanish, Executive Director of Bayside Community Center, is joined by Adam Osorio, Associate Director of Communications, to chat about the myriad programs, services and advocacy the Center provides the culturally diverse Linda Vista community.
Kevin Crawford, President of Kevin Crawford Consulting, uses his wide-ranging and diverse leadership background to work with current C-Suite executives to enhance their crisis management skills, as well as become "comforter-n-chiefs" during times of uncertainty, such as COVID-19.
Neville Billimoria, Senior Vice President of Membership & Marketing for Mission Federal Credit Union, talks about his company's overwhelmingly successful fundraising campaign with the San Diego Food Bank that raised funds to provide more than 1.8 million meals for San Diegans suffering from food insecurity. Billimoria discusses the credit union's long history of its leaders investing their time and treasure in the community.
Jose Angel Cruz, new CEO of the Barrio Logan College Institute, discusses his top priorities to support the Institute's mission to break the cycle of poverty by preparing underserved students to be the first in their families to go to college.
Mia Roseberry, CEO and Founder of Wounded Warriors Homes, describes the organization's mission and vision of facilitating the transition of wounded warriors with Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Post Traumatic Stress to successful civilian life.
Joshua Bonnici, Founder of the Bonnici Law Group and a San Diego Mountain Biking Association Board Member, chats about importance of bicyclists and motorists understanding the rules of the road to ensure that each can share the streets safely. Bonnici talks about the Association's fundraising work for sustainable bike trails.
Halee Kalevitch and Andrea Kelley, Co-owners of Bear Necessities, Co., talk about their THC-free CBD products that are 100% hand-made. Kalevitch and Kelley discuss the diverse uses of the products.
Lenny Leszczynski, Executive Director of the San Diego Automotive Museum, chats about the importance of highlighting how our county's rich automobile culture is interwoven in our region's history. Leszczynski talks about the recent re-opening of the museum; it's current exhibit featuring cars of the 1970s; and the restoration of the building where the museum is housed, which dates back to the 1935-1936 California Pacific International Exposition.
Reid Carr, Founder and CEO of Red Door Interactive, discusses his company's core values that has led to it's growth as one of the region's top marketing agencies servicing major brand clients. Carr talks about Red Door's laser-beamed approach to data driven marketing strategies and initiatives for its clients.
Kristie Bruce-Lane, Founder and President of The Thumbprint Project Foundation, chats about the Foundation's mission to aid in the transitional process of homeless children who have been impacted by childhood domestic violence. Bruce-Lane talks about the organizations that have partnered with the Foundation to combat the cycle of domestic violence.
Matthew Trautt, Founder and CEO of his recently launched CLSICS (pronounced "Classics"), business, to talk about his company's lifestyle brand that is founded on the intersection of cannabis and art.
Betzy Lynch, CEO of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, discusses the Center's recent re-opening; its JCC Cares Initiative; and its Inclusion Playground Grant Award.
Todd Lane, President & CEO of California Coast Credit Union, chats about the credit union's emergency relief loan programs, along with it's partnership with the City of San Diego and San Diego Grantmakers to establish a San Diego Small Business Grants Fund--COVID19. Lane talks about Cal Coast's donation to the La Mesa Business Disaster Relief Fund and Black Business Relief Grant Fund of the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce.
Don Wells, Executive Director of Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), and Virgo Villajin, Education/Outreach Manager for JIT, talk about the success of their virtual annual event that netted $24,000 above their $700,000 goal. Wells and Villajin, discuss how JIT's "College Bound" program is and other JIT services are adjusting to COVID-19 challenges.
Barry Price, President of the Hemlock Society, is joined by the organization's founder, Faye Girsh, to talk about the Society's mission; COVID-19 and End of Life choices; and the need for a dementia-related advanced Health Care Directive.
Laila Aziz, Director of Operations for Pillars of the Community, and Ana Ardon, a researcher for the National Latino Research Center (NLRC), talk about the critical economic and social justice ramifications of having everyone participate in the 2020 Census. Aziz and Ardon discuss the strategies their respective organizations are utilizing to ensure all voices are represented in the Census count.
Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director for the San Diego's Children's Choir, discusses the growing popularity of the San Diego Children's Choir, which is entering its 30th year as one of the region's highly acclaimed choirs. Millgard chats about the choir's Fall 2020 programming in the midst of COVID-19.
Sara Jacobs, Chair of San Diego for Every Child: The Coalition to End Child Poverty, talks about the coalition's work with myriad community organizations to cut the experience of child poverty in San Diego County in half by 2030. The coalition launched the San Diego COVID-19 Children's Fund to address food security, childcare, equitable distance learning, housing insecurity and access to health care.
Greg Quirin, Program Specialist and Resource Teacher for the San Diego Unified School District's Career Technical Education Division, is joined by Omar Sevilla, automotive teacher at Madison High School, talk about the opening of two new state of the art high school automotive facilities; preparing students to become successful in the global transportation industry; and STEM automotive projects.
Dr. Michelle Moore, Director of MS-Cyber Security Operations & Leadership for the USD Center for Cyber Security and Engineering & Technology, chats about the growth of the center; its emphasis on cyber security leadership; and enrollment opportunities.
Jodie Grenier, CEO of the Foundation for Women Warriors and a former marine, talks about the Foundation's 100-year history, along with the programs and services it offers to women veterans.
Sean Boyd, Artistic Director for Trinity Theater Company, and Kandace Crystal, Class Coordinator of the Company, discuss the Company's mission, its focus on arts education and its laser-beamed approach to unify through performances that address current societal issues.