Spotlight on the Community

In this Part 1 episode of a very special "live" community event taking place at Yanni's, Drew Schlosberg and his co-host, Isabella Pihas, sit down with both Jong Rho, M.D., the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Rady Children's Hospital, as well as Professor of Neurosciences, Pediatrics & Pharmacology at UCSD, and Denise Pihas, the co-founder of Yanni's, a supporter of the Pediatr...

Monica Santos, Founder and Executive Director of Advancing Students Forward, chats about her organization's "over-the-top" success in providing underserved students in the Colonia Tecolote neighborhood of Tijuana with the skills to become the first in their families to complete high school and attain success in universities. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is th...

Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, discusses the Center's more than 56-year mission to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Emerson shouts out the Center's 22nd Annual "Morning Glory Brunch," slated for Saturday, April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Center's highly acclaimed grounds in El Cajon. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast M...

Dave Robbins, Advisory Board Chair for the San Diego Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by ARC Graduate Tekraugh Jordan Jones, and ARC Community Engagement Coordinator Norm Mackenzie, to chat about ARC's life-changing programs, as well as the upcoming ARC Golf Tournament that will be held on Saturday, June 17 at the Chula Vista Golf Course. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  ...

Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), is joined by Alma Hutcherson, Manager of FJV's Therapeutic Childcare Center, to talk about the services and programs offered by the 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 for 20 years.  "Spotlight...

Michelle Gonzalez, President & CEO of TrueCare, and Dr. Marie Russell, TrueCare's Chief Medical Officer and COO, talk about TrueCare's collaboration with myriad organizations to provide diverse communities with high quality health care to individuals and families no matter their income or insurance status. Gonzalez and Russell discuss TrueCare's new "Older Adult Center," and the plethora of pr...

Deborah Klochko, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), talks about the museum's Spring exhibitions. Klochko is joined by Suda House, whose exhibit "The Water Holds Me, Photographs by Suda House," runs from March 4 through October 15. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country,...

Zachary Dobbins, Gallery Manager for Bfree Studio in La Jolla, is joined by renowned artists, Glen Wilson and April Banks to discuss their exhibit at the innovative art gallery. 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 li...

Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, discusses the mission and programs of the child abuse prevention organization, along with its premier fundraiser, the Blue Ribbon Gala, set for Saturday, April 29 at the U.S. Grant Hotel. 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...

Faye Luepton, Director of PR & Marketing for Promises2Kids, chats about the organization's "life-changing" programs; its Pinwheels for Prevention initiative; and Foodies 4 Foster Kids Campaign. Luepton is joined by Roberto Lopez, who shares his foster story and his experience with the highly regarded Guardian Scholars program. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community"...

Chris Stewart, owner of Chris Stewart Worldwide, chats about his journey from addiction to on-going recovery. Stewart talks about his book, Gifts from God I Didn't Deserve: The Angels in Life We Never See Coming , along with the current mental state of first responders having to deal with the fentanyl crisis. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest runnin...

Rita Vandergaw, Executive Director of the Comic-Con Museum, talks about the museum's current exhibits -- "The Animation Academy - from Pencils to Pixels" and "Cover Story: Five Decades of Comic-Con." Vandergaw discusses the museum's membership experience and enhancements to its Education Center and programs. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running...

Fiona Chatwin, Founder, and Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica, chats about her organization's focus on making music accessible to people of all ages and all backgrounds through education, performance and community engagement. Chatwin talks about their citywide satellite outreach, as well as the life-changing Musical Biographies program for those with dementia. A bout Spotlight and C...

Joe Sigurdson, Co-Founder and Chief Success Officer for the Boys To Men Mentoring Network, discusses the Network's mission and its 25th Anniversary Celebration -- "Rooted in Resilency" -- slated for Saturday, April 22 at the Catamaran Hotel in Pacific Beach. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hos...

Krishna Kabra, CEO of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, talks about the Museum's upcoming Money Sense Exhibit; its April 22 "Nature Night" event; and the importance of accessible education. 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...

Brittany Dela-Cruz, a graduate of the Leap to Confidence and Transformation Leadership program, is joined by Dana Bristol-Smith, Founder & Executive Director of Leap to Success, to chat about the many success stories of women who are rebuilding the lives from domestic violence, homelessness, trauma or other challenges. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the...

Sara Stillman, President of the Coronado Floral Association, discusses the 101st edition of the nation's largest tented flower show that will take place on April 15 and 16 at Spreckels Park in Coronado. Stillman talks about the recent Homefront Judging Competition, and the annual 1922 Club gala. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community po...

James Rowten, President & CEO of the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce. chats about the Chamber's 2nd Annual Green Transpo Expo on April 22; it's virtual directory; and "Escondido Eats." 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 Clo...

Bill Payne, President & CEO of Second Chance, and Philip Stutzman, Director of Development, discuss the organization's 30-year history of breaking the cycles of incarceration and poverty by helping people move towards self-sufficiency. Payne and Stutzman highlight Second Chance's collaboration with public/private advisory group, along with its 30th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, April 27...

Doug Wright, highly regarded Chief Financial Officer for Mission Fed Credit Union, talks about the recent collapses of U.S. banks. Wright explains the credit union system and how an individual's account is protected up to $250,000. Wright discusses the benefits of credit union membership and gives invaluable tips to earning money safely; shopping thoughtfully; and putting money aside for savings....

Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, talks about the upcoming 2nd Annual SDCOL Financial Literacy Superheroes competition. Cruz also chats about the state of literacy in San Diego County; the Literacy Index & Cities That Read; the Gap Minders podcast; and more A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the cou...

Curt Brooker, Director of ArtWalk San Diego, is joined by Sarah Holbach, Executive Director of ArtReach San Diego, to chat about the longest-running outdoor fine art festival in Southern California. The festival will take place in San Diego's Little Italy district on April 29 and 30. Brooker and Holbach talk about ArtWalk's support of ArtReach San Diego, an organization that increases equity in vi...

Bobbi Brink, Founder and Director of San Diego's Lion, Tigers & Bears sanctuary, discusses the mission of the globally accredited big cat and bear sanctuary; it's work to end the exotic animal trade; and its "Wild in the Country" fundraiser on Saturday, May 20. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuou...

Candice Fee, Learning and Development Director for the Community Alliance for Youth Success (CAYS), discusses the goals of CAYS; the April 21 Student Youth Conference; and its upcoming Charity Golf Tournament on April 22. 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. ...

Dr. Emily Schell, Executive Director of the California Global Project (CGEP), chats about global education, curiosity and exploration, and empathy, kindness and compassion. 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...