The Hope Table

As founder and designer for Jordan Alexander Jewelry, Theresa Bruno designed pieces for Oprah, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Hudson, Pink, and Michelle Obama, who named her a favorite designer. She is now host of The Soul Talks Podcast .   Theresa Bruno’s life reads like a fairy tale in many ways. Like life, though, fairy tales are often darkened with tragedy, and Theresa’s life is no exception. She has...

Imagine having a child with special needs—whether formally diagnosed or not—and finding yourself up against one of the most daunting and complex parts of the public school system: Special Education. That’s exactly what we’re diving into today in this encore presentation, featuring a vital conversation with Inland Counties Legal Services attorneys Marsha Johnson and Deliesha Brown, along with veter...

Join us for a deep dive into America’s founding with two distinguished experts: Jeff Lowe : A master teacher with accolades from the James Madison Memorial Foundation where he is a Senior Fellow, the American Revolution Institute, and the George Washington Teachers Institute. His extensive knowledge and dedication to teaching the nation’s early history have earned him recognition. Tobin Brinker :...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris Hogan, a remarkable individual who faced the unimaginable—two cancer diagnoses at once, including stage 3 kidney cancer. Joined by his dedicated urology oncologist, Dr. Jibara from Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County, Chris shares his incredible journey of resilience, hope, and determination. Together, they delve into the challenges of naviga...

Financial contributor, Adam Russell, talks money and the economy in the IE and around the country.  Utilizing a 32 year career of retail, business, commercial and corporate banking and combining that with business ownership, I can assist you or your clients with improving various facets of your business. With a focus on financial forecasting, expense management, bank negotiations and strategic pla...

Ulysses Valor has overcome so much in his young life, and he has launched a link of journals and tools to help men struggling with mental wellness, followed by Heather Zappia from the Making Hope Happen Foundation. Her work with youth is setting up the next generation to do great things in San Bernardino.  Send us comments and thoughts.

Kaiser Permanente Doctors share how to stay healthy in the summer heat. Dennis Khalili-Borna, MD, FACSM, FAAFP Physician-in-Charge, Fontana Family Medicine Regional Physician Lead of Sports Medicine, SCPMG Associate Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Kaiser Permanente, San Bernardino County Phillip Hsu, MD Department of Dermatology Chief of Dermatology Kaiser Permanente Medical C...

Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San Bernardino Send us comments and thoughts.

Nonprofit Executive Coach Jenny Mitchell and a classic interview with author and historian Robert Dallek  Send us comments and thoughts.

Raven Casas from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and rising nonprofit leader, Brittany Brown Send us comments and thoughts.

Greg Hammer, MD, Stanford School of Medicine professor, physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert followed by Adam Russell with a business and economics update Send us comments and thoughts.

April Lewis talks about CDCs Small Business Finance mini-grant for entrepreneurs, and Dr. Carol Osborne talks about aggressive dogs and what to do about them.  Send us comments and thoughts.

Assistant Fire Chief for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Ralph Tovar talks about fire safety and preparedness and Legendary Architect and Activist, Gregory Villanueva talks history in Southern California.  Send us comments and thoughts.

Lt. Jennifer Kohrell from the San Bernardino PD and an business and economics update with Adam Russell Send us comments and thoughts.

Jill Henderson from the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley followed by two classic interviews with authors Fabian Nicieza (co-creator of Dead Pool) and Roben Farzad (from NPR's Full Disclosure) Send us comments and thoughts.

Lydie Gutfeld from the City of San Bernardino Parks joins us to talk about the upcoming Festival and Joe Mouawad, General Manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District, chats about water issues and technologies as well as Tap Water Day.  Send us comments and thoughts.

Eric Asiedu and Hyepin Im talk about buying your first home followed by a classic interview with the late New York Times bestselling author, Sue Grafton Send us comments and thoughts.

Growing Inland Achievement's CEO Ashish Vaidya talks about education and Adam Russell joins us for an update on the economy Send us comments and thoughts.

Best of Episode: Heri Garcia, CEO of Thinkwise Credit Union and Laura Harris, CEO of Americans for Indian Opportunity Send us comments and thoughts.

Creator of the Berdoo Film, Nishita Matangi and Karina Villasenor from the 100 Mile Club Send us comments and thoughts.

Judy Wilkins-Smith, author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns, discusses  her groundbreaking research and approach, followed by our finance and economics expert, Adam Russell.  Send us comments and thoughts.

Historian and Rialto native Jeff Lowe and educator Tobin Brinker join Erin to discuss the importance of civil discourse, followed by a discussion with CBU Public Health Professor Melissa Wiggington about the importance of heart health.  Send us comments and thoughts.

Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) fraternity at CSUSB is hosting a fundraiser benefiting the Making Hope Happen Foundation and two of their members joined Erin to talk about it followed by a classic interview with entrepreneur Melanie Moore, owner of The Body Quarry.  Send us comments and thoughts.

Adam Russell talks about buying a business and updates us on the economy.  Send us comments and thoughts.

Clint Davis, Founder and CEO  of CAPSLL, on his entrepreneurial journey followed by a classic interview with author Dean Koontz Send us comments and thoughts.