Leaders and Learners, a Sand and Shores Production

Actor, writer, author, comedian, and Emmy® award-winning producer ⁠Sean Kanan⁠ 's first role in Hollywood was bad-boy "Mike Barnes" in the blockbuster franchise film Karate Kid III. In 2022 Kanan reprised his iconic role, receiving critical acclaim in the pop-culture hit series' 6th season of Cobra Kai, now streaming on Netflix. Kanan also appears as bad boy with a heart of gold,...

Nicki Micheaux is best known in the acting arena for appearances on such series as Good Trouble, S.W.A.T., Veep, Lincoln Heights, and The Shield, to name just a few. This multi-talented woman received two NAACP Image Award Nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Lincoln Heights. Be on the lookout for her new project, Summer of Violence , in theaters on 9/27. In this e...

Take a deep dive into hot topics and current events from a PR perspective with some of the best public relations and communications professionals. The years of experience and the extensive backgrounds of our contributors will help the audience unravel and make sense of the issues and topics dominating the headlines, airwaves, computer screens, podcasts and cell phones. This week, we had Chandra Go...

Shawn grew up with 5 siblings in a single-parent household after divorce plunged the family into poverty. He was failing in school due to 5 documented learning disabilities and a debilitating stutter. An average football player with no accolades, he was even voted “Most likely to fail” in his graduating class. Shawn Harper was on the road to becoming another inner-city statistic but chose a new jo...

Performance expert Scott Mautz has been studying great leaders for thirty years and has identified six specific “muscles” that comprise mental strength. In his new book, THE MENTALLY STRONG LEADER, he provides a step-by-step plan to develop the habits that will build these crucial mental muscles of exceptional leadership. For more info: https://scottmautz.com/ Get the story behind the story. Follo...

Tickets, fines, and more tickets... Join us as we chat with Andre LeRoux of GreenRedondo.com to chat about the many things that can get you in trouble in the city. From street sweeping, bushes, and leaf blowers, there are so many things that you can wind up being reprimanded for. We get into that. Join the conversation. Weight in. ⁠Paul Moses⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Mariam Butler ⁠⁠are our co-hosts and always...

His professional journey began as a copywriter at a small agency, where he had the fortune of working with high-profile clients like Disney and Hard Rock Cafe. This experience cemented his love for brands as vehicles for storytelling and sparked a fascination with building and sustaining brands that inspire love and loyalty across generations. In the late 2000s, Chris Rubin moved to Silicon Valley...

The white-hot controversy over criminal justice and bail reform has ramped up yet another notch. This time, however, a progressive district attorney and a professor of math are at the forefront of recent evidence that strongly suggests that defendants released on zero-bail are more likely to re-offend. 70% of defendants released for free reoffended and were twice as likely to commit a new crime, c...

Join our esteemed panel of public relations professionals as we break down the global, national, and local impact of the recent events involving Kendrick Lamar. This includes the conflict with Drake, the battle, the Pop Out concert, and the media behind it all. We will discuss hits, misses, opportunities, stories, and lessons learned. The Kendrick Lamar Breakdown From a #PR Perspective - We get in...

Learn how a marriage can go from toxic and abusive to bliss. The authors, Leon & Carita Montgomery, are transparent about the good, bad, ugly, and unbelievable moments of their marriage. We talk about their book that tackles the controversial topics of submission, head of household, finances and the main reasons that couples divorce. The COVID-19 pandemic was a reset and saved their marriage....

Hey neighbors, let's see who is in the community today... Brian "Big Country" Conwella is a disabled army veteran who lost his left leg on January 7th 2014. The doctor said that he would never walk again. After 5 years of deep depression, anxiety and PTSD, he learned how to walk on his own. Brian now has a paralympic license and shot put disc and powerlifting. He plays Pro wheelchair...

NOT ANOTHER CHURCH MOVIE is a wild ride through the fabulous world of Taylor Pherry (his P is silent), an ambitious young man given a holy mission from God Himself: to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. His only concern? His family and community. What he doesn't know, is that the Devil has plans of his own. Join us. Meet the producer & co-director, James Michael Cummings...

The issue surrounding the Redondo Beach Fire Department and LA County Fire Department is complex. Former City Councilwoman Laura Emdee joins us to break it down and help you understand the finances and repercussions of sending the city's first responders to the county. Join us. Ask questions live. Get a real understanding of what's at stake. The Redondo Beach Fire Department is designated...

She discovered podcasts and launched her business in 2018 pitching clients to be interviewed on podcasts. How do you go from having an MS in Law to being known as The Podcast Matchmaker? Now, she has written a book and given away her gems in HOW TO GET ON PODCASTS. Join me as I chat with my friend and Bay Area podcast royalty, Michelle Glogovac. Find out more about Michelle Glogovac, her book and...

The South Bay Galleria has been dying a slow death for a while now. The community has been hoping and waiting for the South Bay Social District to take shape and bring liveliness and joy back to the once well-patronized mall. Even as excitement builds, there are a mounting number of obstacles that may keep the project from happening. Join us as we talk to former City Councilman Christian A. Horvat...

The YOU ARE ENOUGH movement is all about helping people feel worthy, seen, and supported. When you think about it, we all just want to be seen and the movement is helping people come together to help individuals feel that yes, they are enough and that they are not alone when it comes time to feeling worthy. We are in this together and our mental health is all about health and wellness. Join us as...

We are joined by Robin Garfield , NRBBA Board Member and Chair of the Springest Annual Event. We will be updated about the BIGGER and BETTER event for the community. You will want to make plans to be there this year. Paul Moses & Mariam Butler are our co-hosts and always bring great updates and commentary. Together, we bring perspective, history, and a diversity of thought to educate, inform,...

Join us as we chat with Darius Fennell . We get into his new book Leaving Jupiter: Navigating Your Anxiety Recovery . Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: ⁠⁠Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMorvgHY7xnpXokrFR9uB?si=a5728f3848b744e0   ⁠Leaders and Learners, a Sand and Shores Production⁠   has been selected by Feedspot as one of the  ⁠Top 25 California Le...

We are joined by the only woman currently serving on the Redondo Beach City Council, Mrs. Paige Kaluderovic. She is a mom, a leader, and a businesswoman serving the city she lives in while creating space to empower young people and collaborate with our community partners. This South Bay Edition of Leaders & Learners is a good look at local government done right. Although Councilwoman Kaluderov...

Today, we are joined by residents ⁠Paul Moses, Mariam Butler,⁠ and Matt Kilroy. On this day, we will discuss the Redondo Beach GPAC, the 10 meetings that turned into a 7-year journey. What is the GPAC? What is the general plan? Why should you care? What does this have to do with Beach Cities Health District? As a resident and a voter, what should you know? Mariam gives an update on art in North Re...

As the Founder and CEO of the Special Needs Network, Areva Martin was recently joined by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and St. John’s Community Health for a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting of the Jacqueline Avant Children & Family Center. What was the inspiration and the journey like to make it all happen? Hundreds of Black and Mexican families were forcibly and illegally evicted b...

Today, we are joined by residents ⁠Paul Moses & Mariam Butler. We get into several LA County and Redondo Beach topics, including: ~The state of our youth ~GPAC's ongoing cost and meetings ~Update on Keep the Esplanade Beautiful ~Public Art ~Events and Announcements If you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an official in the South Bay, email it to us at in...

There are two reasons we don’t trust people: We don’t know them. We know them. Just ask Jeffrey Meshel. At the age of four, he was kidnapped. The next year, his parents divorced and he was raised by his alcoholic mom. As an adult, his marriage fell apart and his kids were turned against him by his ex-wife. Later, he was badly burned by a business partner that he labels a psychopath. He certainly h...

Today, we are joined by resident Paul Moses . We get into several Redondo Beach topics, including: ~The Closing of the Power Plant ~GPAC's ongoing cost and meetings ~Redondo Beach's finances and money troubles ~LA County Commission of Alcohol and other Drugs updates for District 2 If you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an official in the South Bay, emai...

You might see her on KTLA 5 as a meteorologist. You may see her on the mic at an event, hosting and entertaining the crowd. You might see her in her workout gear as an example of a healthy lifestyle. You might see her at a meeting or in the process of trying to raise funds for a nonprofit. Vera Jimenez is a TV personality and philanthropist at heart. She is active in her community and a true entre...