Good Life Conversations with Dean Wilson

Courtney Horvath is mom to Colby who has been battling lymphoma for the last two years. They join Dean Wilson to talk about their journey and some of the other amazing things he has been doing in his life!

Josh Youssef is the President of Help the Persecuted and shares about his faith and the mission of Help the Persecuted. To learn more about this important work, visit their website here . 

Rebecca knows the struggles of mental health and its connection to your body. Now, she is committed to helping others break free from eating disorders and mental health issues. As the founder of Mind Body Thrive, an holistic psychotherapy organization whose goal is to help others by "blending cognitive behavioral therapy with mind/body practices." To learn more about the amazing work Rebecca is do...

Barbara is an accomplished softball coach in both her own career and her coaching of the CSU Northridge Matadors women's softball team. She is also started the amazing organization Always Bev in honor of her sister Beverly. Always Bev helps educate women and train them with self-defense resources. To learn more about all the amazing work that they do, click here !

In 2013, Sally and Chuck founded Hope Refuge out of the huge need to house and support sex trafficked minors. They particularly help minors 12 to 17 with wrap-around supportive, therapeutic care where victims can get the help they need to grow into a strong, resilient member of the community. To learn more about the amazing work that the Cook's do, visit their website here !

Janet is a world class tennis star, but that's not the most amazing thing about her. Janet is the director of the new movie, Wake Up , a powerful movie about human trafficking and how it can easily happen in plain sight. She has partnered with local non-profits already working in this field to help people become more aware of this important issue! To learn more about the movie, click here !

Ryan Ballard is the great-treat grandson of John Ballard, the first black landowner in the Santa Monica mountains. Ryan tells the story of the area now known as Ballard Mountain along side Ana Beatriz Cholo, a member of the U.S. Forrest Service and the documentary To Right a Wrong: The Story of Ballard Mountain . You definitely do not want to miss this interview!

Tyson Ramsdell is the founder of Hope Outreach and is a pastor at a church in Newbury Park.

Cooper Mulholland who has recovered from two accidents and is a recent amputee who has an amazing story !

Jodi King is the singer/songwriter of her and her husbands band, Love and the Outcome

John Wallace is a pastor and a long time mentor of host Dean Wilson !

Don Schoendorfer is a biomedical engineer and the Founder of Free Wheelchair Mission. A nonprofit that designs and manufactures durable and cost-efficient wheelchairs for developing countries around the world.

Officer Baker may be one of the funniest Sheriff's Deputies there is...that is as long as he isn't pulling you over. Mike Bake has done just about every job the department has to offer. From traffic to hostages, Mike has seen it all. Listen in to this interesting (and hilarious) officer discuss his profession with out host Dean Wilson!

Tami Barnett is the executive director of a nonprofit she co-founded called RaisingHOPE, Inc that empowers children in foster care to achieve their dreams through resources and relationships. RaisingHOPE provides funds, mentoring, life skills and advocacy for children who are or were in the foster care system. She has a passion for coaching and providing resources to young adults aging out of the...

Barry Zegel worked at CBS Television City, and has served as Senior VP of Studio Operations in Hollywood, CA. He has received two Emmy awards for his work in the coverage of Olympic Sports. He started his career in 1994 working summers as technician at WCAUTV in Philadelphia. 

Officer Baker may be one of the funniest Sheriff's Deputies there is...that is as long as he isn't pulling you over. Mike Baker has done just about every job the department has to offer. From traffic to hostages, Mike has seen it all. Listen in to this interesting (and hilarious) officer discuss his profession with our host Dean Wilson!

Host Dean Wilson and Nolan, the Turner Foundation's Communication Coordinator, talk about what's been going on at the Turner Foundation and some exciting things to look forward to! To learn more about all the amazing work of the Turner Foundation, visit our website !

Ed France is the Executive Director of Leading from Within. At Leading from Within, they help leaders in all sectors become better leaders and more collaborative members of their communities so collectively, we can tackle the big, sticky issues! To learn more about Leading from Within, visit their website !

Lisa started with a simple mission: pass on kindness and pay it forward with goodness. Now her mantra has spread like wildfire all over the internet as people organically spread kindness through their communities! You'll get a big dose of the good stuff listening to this interview! To learn more about Spread Goodness, visit their website !

Barbara Robertson is the President and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Every year SFSB awards millions of dollars in the form of collegiate scholarships to Santa Barbara County students. These scholarships help launch these young learners into the next chapter of their life with confidence! To learn more about the amazing work that the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara do...

Pastor Murray of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Santa Barbara has led an incredible life of personal transformation. He now is committed to helping others in his community, especially the elderly in a very personal way. What an incredible man! 

Patsy talks about her and her husband’s work with Wycliffe Bible Translators in a remote Chinantec village of Palantla, Oaxaca, Mexico. Their work has changed the lives of millions of people who previously no written language. Listen in on a truly unique interview! Check out more of Wycliffe’s work here !

Claris Health provides amazing support and care for pregnant women and families, mothers with young children, and women who have had an abortion. Talitha Phillips, CEO, and Niki Woolsey, Director of the Parenting Support Program talk about the holistic care that Claris gives to every person they serve. Amazing work! To check out more head to https://www.clarishealth.org !

Jonathan is a jack of all trades! He works with lasers, writes screenplays, and has worked on numerous movie sets. You won’t want to miss out on this interesting interview with this amazing man!

Gail Kvistad is a Californian through and through. She has a passion for nature and its protection. In order to raise awareness among our youngest community members, Gail and her friends began Save the Mermaids as a tool to teach students about the importance of keeping our oceans clean. To read more about their work, visit their website !