Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact

Recently, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Chris Ryan of Ryan Video Productions on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . San Diego native Chris Ryan has an extensive background in media, marketing, and advertising. He has traveled across the globe to produce videos for clients, started his own video production business, and is serious about connecting businesses with their clients through...

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with 13-year-old teen author, Shanti Hershenson. She has published two novellas in her series, The Chronicles of Ziel DeLaine , a novel told through poetry called You Won't Know Her Name , and her debut novel, Biome Lock , which is the first book of a trilogy. Shanti lives in Carlsbad where she advocates...

Recently, Bio-One of Oceanside owners, Armand and Michelle Amoranto joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Bio-One is a specialized cleaning company that is committed to helping people in their greatest times of need. In this episode, Armand and Michelle discuss their background in education, how they became part of the Bio-One family and their passion for s...

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Geoff Gray, the general manager of the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club, & Spa. They talked about how Geoff got into the hospitality industry, the beautiful remodel at the resort, the ways they are utilizing their facilities to serve the community, and the secret to the resort’s excellence. In...

Today, on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach talked with Jill McManigal, the co-founder and executive director of Kids for Peace. Jill shared how Kids for Peace began, how the Great Kindness Challenge has exploded into a global movement, and how schools and companies can become kindness-certified. Interview Links Click here to become a kindness-certified company!...

Carolyn Grant, executive director of the Museum of Making Music, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Together, they talk about the power music has to inspire and unite communities, and how the museum is creating innovative experiences so that people’s lives can be enhanced by making music. Interview Links Want to visit the Museum of Making Music? Click he...

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall about the past, present, and future of the city. They talk about how Mayor Hall became an elected official, the ways that the city is serving the community’s needs, and the newfound collaboration Carlsbad has experienced among neighboring communities due to the pandemic.   In...

In this episode, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with his good friend, Aaron Byzak, the chief external affairs officer for Tri-City Medical Center. Aaron explains how his passions inform his career, how he switched from being an EMT to being involved in healthcare policy, how the hospital responded to COVID, and what’s in store for the future of Tri-City Medical. Interview Links Connect with Aaron on Link...

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Amy Forsythe, former Marine and the current U.S. Navy Public Affairs Officer. They talk about her service as a Combat Correspondent where she had the opportunity to report from combat zones, Camp Pendleton’s new 9/11 memorial, how she is using her gifts as a storyteller to memorialize those who have...

Alex Goodman, the managing director of New Village Arts, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to discuss the exciting things happening at the theater. They talk about Alex’s journey from the Midwest to California, the innovative ways New Village Arts is connecting with the community, and the upcoming original musicals that you will definitely want to see dur...

In this conversation with LEGOLAND California President, Kurt Stocks, we discuss what led him from his home in Australia to Malaysia and then to California, and how an experience at LEGOLAND with his son encouraged him to leave his role as a businessman in the health and fitness industry and become a leader at one of the most popular theme parks in the world. Interview Links Connect with Kurt on L...