Spotlight on the Community

Jacopo Annese, Founder and President & CEO of The Brain Observatory, and Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, team up to provide neuroscience experiences to students through programs and camps at the Observatory that bridge science, art and education. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, conti...

Rodolfo Farber, President/CEO of Creative Builds Construction, talks about his company's mission; internship opportunities; and the importance of the Small Business Association's Mentor Protege Programs.  Farber is joined by his colleague, Mario Lopez, Founder of The Border Group. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the cou...

Janet Hamada Kelley, Executive Director of the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, discusses the national and local impact of those living with Alzheimer's dementia, especially the more the 160,000 friends and family members providing care for their loved ones.  Kelley is joined by Doug Wright, President and CEO of Mission Fed Credit Union, to talk about his personal Alzheim...

Mia Harenski, 2024-25 President of San Diego Rotary Club 33 -- the 12th largest Rotary Club in the world -- is joined by longtime San Diego region community leader, Wendy Urushima-Conn, who will take over the Club's reins for the 2025-26 Rotary year. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Dr...

LuLu Bonning, Executive Director of the San Diego Diplomacy Council, discusses the Council's mission; citizen diplomats; and its International Visitors Leadership Program. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up o...

Todd Tibbits, President and CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County, the nation's largest YMCA, is joined by Dr. Mark Milliron, President and CEO of National University, and Dr. Chris Graham, NU's Executive Vice President of Workforce and Community Education, to talk about NU's "Nest Healthy Learning Center" and the partnership with the YMCA. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Com...

Dr. Mark Milliron, President and CEO of National University, chats about NU's ANDers Campaign, an initiative to support students juggling their academic pursuits and work and other key responsibilities.  Milliron is joined by Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of the WD-40 Company and Co-Chair of the ANDers Campaign. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest run...

Drew Schlossberg and Charles Parisi reflect on nearly two decades of podcasting with purpose, spotlighting the impact of San Diego’s community and military. With new shows like SheEO Military and a relaunch featuring Rear Admiral David Boone, Cloudcast Media is leading the charge in local storytelling. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running commun...

Steve Smith, the Director of the USS Midway Museum's Aircraft Restoration Program, talks about the importance of the program, along with the challenges of obtaining and restoring old military aircraft. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part...

Jack Gale, Director of the USS Midway Museum Docent Program, chats about the more than 800 volunteers of the USS Midway Museum, many of them in the role of docent.  The 800 volunteers contribute more than 21,000 hours each month to the operation of the nationally recognized museum. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the co...

RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, President of the USS Midway Museum, gives an update on the status of the Freedom Park build-out, while shouting out the opening of the Museum's new Carrier Intelligence Center Exhibit, slated for June 27. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19...

This episode of "Spotlight on the Community" features Charles Parisi and Shreyasi Mukund discussing the San Diego Legion rugby team with owner Ryan Patterson and Jon Hinkin, President and CEO of the United States Rugby Foundation. They highlight the team's community outreach, including the Imagine Rugby initiative to introduce the sport to 50,000 kids by 2031. The San Diego Legion aims to make rug...

Jan Dunning, Founder and Director of the Cal Coast Academy, is joined by Krishna Kabra, an Academy parent and board member, to talk about the Academy's 28 years of unprecedented success, which includes an annual community service commitment from each student. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hos...

Sean Boyd, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), is joined by three young actors to chat about their theater experiences.  Boyd discusses TTC's support of the arts in schools and its upcoming summer camps. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosber...

Sophia Lee, a member of the Creating Change Youth Council, discusses the mission of the Council and her award-winning short film/PSA "The Conversation," that addresses youth mental health and suicide prevention. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight...

Ragna Stamm'ler, the Founder and Chef for Ragna's Table, discusses the origin of her business; her business model; and the power of home-cooked meals.  Stamm'ler is joined by her son, Shane, who describes his role with the company. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 1...

Ernesto Jimenez and Alex Aldaco, Mission Fed Credit Union employees, are joined by Tom Murray, President of Front Runners and Walkers, to chat about their support of the July 19 San Diego Pride 5K Run and Walk.  The trio talk about the beneficiaries of their efforts:  LGBT Center's Youth Housing Project and San Diego Pride Community Grants. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The C...

Nyla Henry, who for many years disguised her inability to read, took the courageous step to get help from the Carlsbad City Library literacy programs. Through hard work and diligence, Henry overcame her inability to read to become a featured learner in the "Voices and Faces" documentary produced by the San Diego Council on Literacy. Henry is joined by Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Lit...

Jennifer Bright, CEO and Executive Director of the Nature Collective, and Kristin Evans, Senior Education and Outreach Director, chat about the organization's renowned outreach to San Diego County schools and its habitat restoration efforts. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlos...

Peter Callstrom, Executive Director of the Burn Institute, is joined by retired Fire Captain Jeff Chumbley to talk about the Institute's annual "Firefighter Demolition Derby" fundraiser, set for June 15 at the San Diego County Fair. Callstrom and Chumbley discuss the Institute's fire and burn prevention programs and volunteer opportunities. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The C...

Alex White, Executive Director of ProduceGood, is joined by Chelsea Nelson, Director of Environmental  Impact for Jimbo's, to discuss their respective missions to reduce food waste through a sophisticated system of food pick-up from retailers and delivery to nonprofits.  White and Nelson talk about their 1,000-plus food recovery events annually. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On...

Surinder Goode, Executive Producer and Host of The Goode Show , chats about her experiences as a military spouse and what motivated her to create a podcast to share stories about the life of military spouses. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" i...

Dr. Tara Lynn Gray, head of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, discussed her role in supporting small businesses. She highlighted the office's initiatives, including the $25 million SCALE Network, which provides legal, financial, and accounting support to 4 million small businesses in California. Gray emphasized the importance of democratizing access to capital, noting that for...

Traci Grove, Executive Director of AVID's SoCal Regions 9 and 10, is joined by her colleague, Jamie Yorba, an AVID Implementation Strategist.  For 45 years, AVID, short for "Advancement Via Individual Determination," has closed the "opportunity gap" for underrepresented students.  Grove and Yorba discuss the San Diego-born AVID program's focus on preparing all students for college and career readi...

Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the highly recognized and award-winning San Diego Humane Society, discusses the challenges of the proposed City of San Diego budget cuts that will have serious ramifications to animal services.  Weitzman talks about the successful Animal Advocacy Day on April 29 and the upcoming Adopt-a-Pet Day, slated for June 7. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotl...