Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact

Meet Ronald Ramirez, the new Dean of The Business School at Cal State San Marcos. His mission: to help students prepare to be outstanding future professionals. Stepping into a new position is always challenging, and Ronald Ramirez meets it head-on as the new Dean of Cal State San Marcos’ School of Business Administration. In this interview, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes peek into the inner workin...

Humility, respect, camaraderie, and excellence: how the core values of Thunder Rugby translate to life on the field and off - an interview with Josh Williams. For most of us, rugby is a bit of a mystery. Is it more like soccer or football? Or maybe it’s a little bit of both? Thunder Rugby Founder and President Josh Williams sets the record straight in this entertaining and illuminating interview. ...

Helping people through the greatest crisis in their lives, getting them housed and back on their feet – that’s the mission of Rapid Response Housing Solutions. The solution to homelessness is to have a home. While that may sound simple, reaching that goal is extremely complex. Prevention is the key and helping people stay stabilized financially is the way to get there. Rapid Response Housing Solut...

When teachers and staff genuinely care about their well-being and success, students thrive - that's the principle ambition of Sage Creek HS’s beloved principal. Amazing things are going on at Sage Creek HS – find out what it takes to serve the students, staff, and community all at once with principal Jesse Schuveiller. The mission and vision of Sage Creek High School is to create a culture where e...

In the world of personal fitness training, the excuses for not following through are many - until now. Hear how The Bright App solves them all. The Bright App is the world’s leading platform for live, one-on-one personal fitness training over Zoom. As the world has gone hybrid, so now too has fitness. Nerissa’s app allows personal trainers and clients from all over the world to work together seaml...

Anita Bennett revives the tradition of business gift-giving, one piece of home-style candy at a time - with hand-made delights at the Sunset Bay Candy Company.  In our high-tech and busy world, bringing people together is now more important than ever, which is exactly why Anita Bennett created the Sunset Bay Candy Company. What better way to connect people and businesses than with the gift of deli...

Sometimes running a business is different than doing what you’re good at. Robyn Koenig has cracked the code to help business owners figure out how to do both.  Often, small business owners love what they’re doing, but don’t know how to do it as a business. How do they effectively juggle the myriad of challenges and emotions that come with being in business for themselves?  With a working backgroun...

Miguel de Jesus’ mission is to help companies achieve their breakthrough goals, dreams, and aspirations. Learn how he does it in this riveting interview. Miguel de Jesus believes we can do, be and have anything we want if we check our egos at the door and just ask for help. Miguel is an E.I.R. (Executive in Residence) at the CSUSM/College of Business Administration, and in that role, he is a great...

Join Neall Digert, VP of Solatube for an illuminating conversation about how harvesting daylight improves our psychology, physiology, and functionality. Solatube is the world’s leader in natural lighting systems. Get the inside story of how they push the envelope of innovation and creative inspiration every day, from their VP, Neall Digert. Neall’s knowledge is expert, and his enthusiasm is infect...

Meet Danny Chen, creator of Happi Spatula, the premiere Asian Cuisine health market and restaurant, where those with food restrictions have unlimited options. Whether eating at the restaurant, buying custom ingredients for a meal kit or scheduling catering for your next event, Happi Spatula has got you covered for uniquely healthy and delicious Asian Cuisine. Danny Chen brings his family’s cooking...

90% of people don’t understand what their core talents are. Join Tracey Spangenberg as she helps people find their genius and apply it to business. Tracey Spangenberg is an operational optimizer, and believes that if you put the right person in the right place doing the right thing (according to their unique talents), they’ll thrive and you won’t need to manage them. Sounds easy? Turns out there’s...

Meet A.J. van de Ven, CEO of Calsense, and hear his story of how getting involved and giving back has led him to make a difference not only in our community but across the planet. A.J.’s remarkable story started while working at Starbucks, where he received a business card, which led to  job, which led to a career and ultimately to CEO and ownership of Calsense. Join him for a fascinating conversa...

Meet Aaron Gobidas, CEO of Go Be Rewarded, and learn how positive company culture makes them the go-to firm for small business marketing as well as the “Best Place to Work 2022”. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce https://carlsbad.org/   This year, Go Be Rewarded was voted “The Best Place to Work 2022” by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Hear from their CEO, Aaron Gobidas, as he tells his sto...

Meet the first-ever Kind Company Inspiration Award winner, Chris Ryan of Ryan Video Productions. Learn what inspired him and how he inspires others. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce here https://carlsbad.org/   This year, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce awarded its first-ever Kind Company Inspiration Award to Chris Ryan of Ryan Video productions. Hear the story of what inspired the award, h...

Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dedicated to saving lives of abandoned companion animals, promoting adoption into loving homes, and offering education programs and support services that inspire and strengthen the human-animal bond. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce here https://carlsbad.org/   Beyond The Adoption Of The Animals In The Shelter The Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Community Pet...

The mission of Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors is to create active and meaningful connections between Carlsbad and internationally dispersed communities. In this episode featuring Tom Hersant and Polly Yu, you will find out how they go about this. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Polly said, “We want our youth to know what our government is doing in another country for us.” “It’s a real ta...

How does the sport of cricket get more viewers than the NBA? Why does an app featuring games of cricket get a mind-blowing 200 million downloads? You’ll find out all of this and more in this episode featuring Kountinya Sai, an impressive marketer from India.   Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . After earning an MBA in 1998, Kountinya Sai started in the advertising business. During the dotcom...

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | City of Carlsbad, California   Claude Jones has a passion for creating opportunities to help others succeed. For over a decade, his life’s mission has been focused on encouraging, inspiring, and motiving others through his words and actions. A seasoned technical leader with over 15 years of experience, Claude was responsible for establishing the Walmart Lab office in...

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | City of Carlsbad, California   Dr. Kanika Bembey is with Encinitas Periodontics and Dental Implants. She grew up in India, went to dental school there, and currently lives in California. In an unusual move, she took over a practice from an owner and worked for him for a few months as an associate, then switched, so he's now her associate and she’s the business owner....

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | City of Carlsbad, California   Sandra Estrada was born and raised in Mexico by a single mom, majored in International Trade and Customs, and after a few years of practice, moved to customer service. With eighteen years of customer service experience in a multicultural manufacturing environment, she began helping companies serve their employees via an employee engagem...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympic gold medalist? Well, three-time Olympic gold medalist, Kaillie Humphries is here on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to share her story! You don’t want to miss what she says about courage, passion, and resilience. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret S...

How do companies stay on schedule and ensure they have a cohesive company culture when they change locations? Co-founders Kate Mood and Susette Hill are here to share how their company, Dynamic Space Solutions, overcome the unique obstacles when a company moves and strengthens the company culture through their individualized approach to their employees. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . How...

In this episode, American Cancer Society Relay for Life Carlsbad-Encinitas Event Coordinator Carly Lackey shares how she got involved in the Relay for Life, her personal experiences with cancer, and information about their upcoming event. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach talks with American Cancer Societ...

Denise Mueller is the 2018 World Record holder for cycling, the CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems, and mother of three boys. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a World Record Holder? You’ll definitely want to listen to the 2018 World Record holder and “the fastest cyclist on earth” Denise Mueller shares her story about passion, athleticism, family, and motherhood! Learn more about th...

Bitchin’ Sauce Chief of Staff Amanda Miles talks about how the business began, the ways they give back to the community, and their upcoming sauces. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach speaks with Bitchin’ Sauce Chief of Staff Amanda Miles. She shares how the company began, the incredible volunteer opportuni...