Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact

Recently, CBAD award-winning Carlsbad High School Principal, Dr. Bryan Brockett came on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to talk about his background, the high school’s extracurricular activities and programs, and more! Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach speaks with Dr. Bryan Brockett, the principal of Car...

CUSD teacher Beth Murphy spoke on the podcast about COVID-19’s effects on education and the students, the mentorship program at Valley Middle School, and more. Check out Bret Schanzenbach’s conversation with CBAD award-winning teacher Beth Murphy about COVID’s effects on education and the students, how teachers are creating connections for their kids, and more. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chambe...

Did you miss our First Friday Breakfast in March? Well, don’t worry. Our March speaker, Jessica Hornbeck is here to share her story and provide some talking points from her presentation, “How to Operate like a CEO.” Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . Do you want to operate like a CEO, but don’t know where to start? CEO of Big Picture Results, Jessica Hornbeck knows what that’s like and is her...

Do you love delicious food and resilient people? Then, you’ll want to hear Matt and Ashley Johnson’s story about how they launched Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen and pivoted during COVID. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . The owners of Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen, Matt and Ashley Johnson, come on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to talk about family, catering, and business w...

Girl Scouts San Diego helps girls become leaders who benefit others. Check out how they navigated COVID, manage supply chain shortages, and serve others! Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach talks with the CEO of Girl Scouts San Diego, Carol Dedrich. As a veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm and former...

Connect with the Carlsbad Chamber . Recently, the CEO and President of Visit Carlsbad, Kim Sidoriak, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Before she became the President and CEO of Visit Carlsbad, Kim began at Saatchi and Saatchi Advertising in Santa Monica, where she worked in marketing for leading automotive brands, like Toyota. However, after a while, s...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . Have you ever seen 80 million flowers? Well, if you want to get the chance, then head over to the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch! In this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach is joined by Joni Miringoff and Fred Clarke from the Flower Fields. About a century ago, this area of Carlsbad was the “flora capital of Amer...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . In this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach speaks with iSoftpull founder and owner, Dan Daniel. Dan is a Carlsbad native, whose passion for sports informs his “win as a team” mindset. When his career at a top corporation left him unfulfilled, he decided to change his life and create the life he dreamt of. Now, he...

Teresa Barnes of HearCommunications talks about the reality of hearing loss, the ways you can prevent hearing loss, how businesses can be more inclusive and reach a trillion-dollar market, and so much more! Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . Recently, HearCommunications’ founder and hearing loss advocate, Teresa Barnes joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podca...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber Learn more about SD LabRats On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach speaks with Jason Merrill of SD LabRats. SD LabRats is a dynamic non-profit that is committed to providing engaging STEM programs for kids. SD LabRats was founded by Jason’s dad and his brother, who has a M.S. in Chemistry from the University of...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber Visit the Carlsbad Food Tours In this episode, Bret Schanzenbach is joined by Cherimarie Poulos, the owner of Carlsbad Food Tours. Cheri has lived in Carlsbad for over 30 years. Originally a nurse specializing in open-heart surgery, she decided to combine her love for health with her passion for food when she retired from the healthcare industry. Now, Cheri an...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber .Listen to their conversation here! Bret Schanzenbach recently spoke with the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s CEO, Lisa Cannon-Rodman, and its COO, Samantha Richter, on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Originally founded in 1990, the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation began with a passionate group of Carlsbad citizens who wanted to ensure that...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . SEO Description: In this episode, Tim Stripe, the co-president and co-founder of Grand Pacific Resorts, talks about the company, their mission, and the changes in the hospitality industry. In this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , co-president and co-founder of Grand Pacific Resorts, Tim Stripe, talks with Bret Schanzenbach. As a...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, etiquette expert Elaine Swann speaks with Bret Schanzenbach. Elaine has appeared on Dr. Oz, CNN, Access Hollywood, and Fox News, consults for pageants, and leads the Swann School of Protocol where she helps people enhance their self-esteem and self-confidence. Although people may be familia...

Recently, the CEO of Sentir Global, Lee Wakefield, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Lee’s military service has taken him all over the world, including Norway, Afghanistan, and Iraq. After serving in both the Army and the Marines, Lee decided to start his own security organization in order to equip service members, local governments, schools, churches,...

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with brothers, Presley and Slater Thomas. Together, Presley and Slater host Prime Tyme Action Sports on YouTube where they talk about all things sports! Their passion for sports-inspired them to run a YouTube channel, which now has over one million views worldwide. Whether they’re talking about profession...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: https://carlsbad.org/ . Recently, Christine Davis, the Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association, sat down to talk with Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Boasting fantastic shops, restaurants, services, and close proximity to the beach, the Village is a favorite for locals and tourists alike! Chri...

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: https://carlsbad.org/ . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach speaks with Brad and Beth Thorp from the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. They began their foundation after their son, Mitchell, died from an undiagnosed illness in 2009. Now, they are leading the charge in supporting families who have childre...

Find out more about the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: https://carlsbad.org/ .  Would you ever like to paint a mural? On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Brian Snyder, the creative director of Snyder Art and Design. He has spearheaded a variety of projects in the city of Carlsbad, including the new Alley Art Wall, which will be the city...

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, the new Carlsbad Chief of Police, Mickey Williams, joined Bret Schanzenbach. Mickey talks about how he joined the police force, the importance of relationships between the police and the community, and the department’s future goals. San Diego-native Mickey Williams always knew he wanted to join law enforcement. While he attended...

Wouldn’t we all like to know more about how to handle our finances? In this episode, the Vice President and District Manager of the San Diego Region of Wells Fargo shares how the bank focuses on putting its customers first. Recently, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Chafic Rouhana, the Vice President and District Manager of the San Diego Region of Wells Fargo. He has been with Wells Fargo for almost t...

Former professional baseball player and current gym owner, Adam Jacobs recently joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Adam created Fortis Fitness & YOGALUX, a gym that combines hot yoga, cycling, TRX, group exercise classes, and personal training, so everyone can strengthen their physical and mental health. Together, they discuss how Adam founded Fortis...

Find out more about the Chamber: https://carlsbad.org On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s very own Vice President of Member Relations, Kathleen McNary. Not only does she have an extensive background in international business and marketing, she is also a relational powerhouse as she connects with peopl...

Recently, Bret Schanzenbach was joined by Josh Mazur on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Josh is the director of business development for the financial consulting company, Guide My Finances, and the chairman-elect of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Not only does he have a deep understanding of the business world, he also has a passion for serving the communit...

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach talks with the executive director of VANC, Lori Boody. With 30 years of business experience, Lori has been a successful business owner and has worked with many humanitarian organizations, including Adventist Health and the American Cancer Society. Her passion for helping people has guided her to volunteer at va...