Spotlight on the Community

Scott Brown, Board President for the San Diego County Crime Stoppers, chats about his organization's "Students Speaking Out" program that empowers students to speak out to law enforcement officers when they observe or are aware of bullying, substance abuse, violence or weapons on their campuses. Brown is joined by Dr. Divya Kakaiya, Founder and CEO of Healthy Within, who works closely with Crime S...

Janice Luna Reynoso, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Mundo Gardens, discusses her organization's mission and its goal of shining a light on the need for indigenous human-centered approaches in public health, education and commerce. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg...

Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, talks about his company's focus on featuring the life-changing work of local brands, companies and nonprofits. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerf...

Sidd Vivek, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of San Diego County, is joined by Hanna Jensen, Vice President of Impact (JA), to talk about JA's economic education programs for students; its cross-functional collaboration within the social sector; and its Summer Youth Employment program. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community pod...

Monica Emery, Executive Director of the Center for World Music, discusses the mission of the Center; it's footprint in the schools; and upcoming concerts. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local...

Bill Payne, President & CEO of Second Chance, chats about the organization's Youth Garden Fence Project ribbon cutting on January 20; it's $250,000 Prebys Foundation grant for youth success and financial stability; and the business case for San Diego employers to hire the justice-involved and other other under-resourced populations. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Comm...

Doug Wright, Chief Financial Officer for Mission Fed Credit Union and a well-known and respected market analyst, talks about the general financial market, along with projections for the year ahead. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of...

Brandon Joe, Co-Founder and CEO of Treasure Hacks, discusses his journey to entrepreneurship. Joe chats about the February 17 "Treasure Hacks: Soft Skill Seminar," along with the generational communications gap. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotligh...

Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), chats about the myriad services and programs offered by the 73-year-old organization to those experiencing homelessness. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudc...

Dr. William "Randy" Rebold, Director and Producer of the annual Pine Valley Camp Christmas, talks about the family-oriented activities at the 20-night holiday event, which runs through December 23. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of...

Attorney and Author Jim Brosnahan returns to the "Spotlight" show to discuss memorable cases he tried that are highlighted in his memoir, Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases. Brosnahan recounts the first court case he tried in his 60-year law career. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country,...

Jess Baron, Founder and Executive Director of Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom (GITC), is joined by Sean Curry of c3 Communications, to discuss GITC's mission to expand the role of music in education and to elevate student engagement. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg...

Doug Morton, CEO of the San Diego Blood Bank, and Claudine Van Gonka, the Blood Bank's Director of Community Relations and Media, talk about the Blood Bank's partnership with Rady Children's Hospital to launch Precision Blood clinical trials. Van Gonka chats about the upcoming National Blood Donor Month in January. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest...

Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean of UCSD's Division of Extended Studies, is joined by his colleague, Assistant Dean Morgan Appel, to shout out the Division's passion to cultivate and implement trailblazing education initiatives to meet the learning needs of diverse audiences. Abeyta and Appel chat about UCSD's Parent University and it's revered partnerships with community leaders and their organizations....

Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, talks about the record number of dogs in its care; the Society's efforts in getting the Telehealth Assembly Bill 1399 passed into law; and its new Adoption Center. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg fo...

Jeff Carver, an attorney and military veteran, talks about becoming a foster and adoptive parent later in life. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlightin...

Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, a premier choral ensemble, is joined by Heidi Knuff, Executive Director of the San Diego Diplomacy Council, to discuss their partnership to promote citizen diplomats. Knuff chats about the Council's mission and programs. Acosta talks about the ensemble's December 15 concert: "A Light in the Darkness," along with SACRA/PROFANA's collaboration...

Lenny Leszczynski, CEO of the San Diego Automotive Museum, chats about the museum's tremendous growth since the 2020 pandemic. Leszczynski shouts out the museum's 35th anniversary; its Career Technical Education Academy; and it's new library renovations. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted...

Scott Phelps, Executive Director of the Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership, is joined by the Partnership's Communications Director, Noah Dingley, to discuss the organization's mission to provide reasoned, objective presentations to teenagers on sex education issues. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the coun...

Patty McEvoy, Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator for the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, talks about the museum's "Ales 'N Rails" beer tasting fundraiser, slated for Saturday, December 16 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. McEvoy discusses their 2024 campaign to redo the flooring of their event space and classroom, along with the museum's outreach to schools. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "...

Bianca Alvarado, Associate Director of EdTech and Innovation Impact for USD's Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, highlights the goals of the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloud...

Krishna Kabra, immediate past CEO of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum and highly regarded brand marketing expert, chats about the origins of leadership and what it will take to raise future leaders to embrace compassion, collaboration and inclusivity. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously h...

Michelle Wulfestieg, Executive Director of the Southern California Hospice Foundation, talks about her journey from two-time stroke victim to lead a hospice foundation. Wulfestieg describes her foundation's purpose and mission. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 y...

Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, talks about the record-breaking attendance at this year's Veterans Day Ceremony. O'Connell is joined by Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, the Memorial's Director of Marketing & Communications, to discuss their upcoming Annual Giving Tuesday Campaign on Tuesday, November 28, and the Memorial's 70th Anniversary in 2024. A bo...

Aaron Adamson, Founder & CEO of PPC Profit Pros, a premier digital marketing company, is joined by one of his clients, Cherie Mills, Expedition Leader/Executive Director of Compass Behavioral Health, to chat about Compass' growth due to its work with PPC Profit Pros. Mills discusses the mission and services of her Compass. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is...