Spotlight on the Community

Kamin Samuel, the Navy's first African American Helicopter Pilot, talks about her passion to transform lives through her coaching business. Samuel discusses her new book co-authored by Steve Chandler, Wealth Creation for Coaches: A Workbook to Create a Prosperous Coaching Practice One Small Step at at Time . A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running...

Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages, is joined by Marc Stevenson, a Licensed Behaviorial Health Clinician for Father Joe's, chat about their "Harm Reduction" approach with our homeless neighbors. 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...

Marianela Camarillo, Executive Director of Miracle Babies, and Marelys Padilla, a Miracle Babies Clinician, discuss the wide-ranging programs to perinatal mothers in need by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supporting services. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Dr...

Claudine Casillas, Event and Communications Manager for KPBS and Nico Marcolongo, Advisory Committee Member, discuss the always incredible GI Film Festival San Diego. Running this year from May 15-20, 2023, the GI Film Festival will show up to 30 films. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted b...

Rincon Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) Board Chair, Riz Mazzetti, discusses REDCO and the 3rd Anniversary of their spectacular brewery, Rincon Reservation Road. 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...

Doug Wright, the CFO of Mission Federal Credit Union, joins in studio to discuss economic uncertainty, prospects for a recession, and inflation concerns, 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...

Two leaders from Chula Vista Elementary School District, Michael Bruder, Innovation and Instruction Coordinator, and Marc Keehmer, VAPA Coordinator, share the development of the "Sound Station, " which will be the sixth station for students to explore strengths and different career pathways. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcas...

Rita Redaelli, Executive Director of the American Lung Association in California, chats about the Sunday, January 29 Lung Force Walk at Liberty Station. Redaelli talks about the Association's focus on lung health advocacy, education and research. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew...

Greg Schuett, Vice President of the San Diego County Outdoor Education Foundation (SDCOEF), discusses how the Foundation raises funds to provide scholarships to families who cannot afford to send their child to the hallowed Cuyamaca Outdoor School (COS). Schuett is joined by Kris Pamintuan, Principal of COS, and Dustin Burns, COS Project Specialist, to talk about the importance of the outdoor educ...

Kathy Brombacher, Director of Lucky Stiff , and Ted Lieb, an actor in the Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) and Oceanside Theatre Company's (OTC) co-produced play, chat about the zany musical that will run from January 27-February 19 at SRT and March 3-19 at OTC. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously host...

Natalie Sherod, the 2022 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Woman of the Year, talks about her role as a LLS Visionary. Sherod is joined by Kathlene Seymour, Executive Director of LLS's Southern California/Hawaii Region, and Jennifer Kornreisch, Visionaries of the Year Campaign Development Director, to chat about LLS's mission, its rank as the global leader in the fight against blood cancer and...

Danitza Villanueva, Chairman of the 114th Anniversary Charity Ball, and Dr. Lisa Conradi, Executive Director of Chadwick Center at Rady Children's Hospital, discuss the February 4 event at the Hotel Del Coronado. Villanueva talks about the history of the Charity Ball and why she selected the Chadwick Center as this year's beneficiary. Conradi chats about the essential services the Center provides...

Tammy Greenwood, the author of 14 novels, including her latest work, Such a Pretty Girl , is joined by her San Diego Writers, Ink. colleague, Amy Waller, author of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies: Sweet & Savory Secrets of Surviving the Writing Life, to share their insights on the writing process. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running commun...

Connor Boyd, Associate Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), is joined by Adriana Cuba Cuentas, Marketing Coordinator for the Company, to chat about TTC's history, outreach to San Diego County schools, its Grown Up Stage performances and partnerships. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, cont...

Norm Mackenzie, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center, talks about the Center's services and two of its upcoming events: the Wednesday, January 25 "Second Chances Celebration" from 10:00-11:30 at the Center's Otay Mesa locale, and the Saturday, January 28 "Walkathon" beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Leidos in University City. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast...

Captain Tim Barelli, USCG (Ret.), talks about his experiences as Commander of the Coast Guard Sector San Diego, leadership, fatherhood and future opportunities. 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...

Blair Sadler, former CEO of Rady Children's Hospital, longtime national health leader and Board Chair of the Access Youth Academy, talks about the Academy's successful 16-year run. Sadler discusses his recent book ( P)LUCK that he co-authored with his twin brother, Alfred. The 15 thought-provoking chapters of (P)LUCK are being developed as an audio curriculum by Cloudcast Media. A bout Spotlight a...

Douglas Wahl, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, and Jon Mosier, Lions Club First Vice President, discuss the Club's annual scholarship fund that provides assistance to graduating high school students that plan on attending universities and community colleges. Wahl and Mosier talk about the Lions High School Baseball Tournament this Spring ... the largest high school baseball tourname...

Molly Nocon, CEO of Noah Homes, chats about her organization's mission to provide exceptional residential care and choices for adults with developmental disabilities. Nocon talks about their programs and recent Enchanted Village success. Nocon discusses the need to work with forward-thinking public servants in the adult developmentally challenged space. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spot...

Christiana Tasto, Executive Director of Nonprofit Solutions, is joined by her Board Chair, Holly Baughman, to talk about their ogranization's focus on training and development of regional nonprofits. Tasto and Baughman chat about NP's Mobile Leadership Academy and IDEA concept. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the count...

Perla Myers, Executive Director of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, talks about the Institute's mission to advance inclusivity and leadership in education; its new National Science Foundation-funded project: eSPAC3; and its Pactful and Global Innovation Jacobs Teen Challenge. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podca...

RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), chats about the recent release of SDMAC's annual Military Economic Impact Report which highlighted the $36 billion in direct and indirect defense spending that resulted in 356,000 jobs and had a $56.2 billion impact on the region's economy. Balmert talks about the NAVAR redevelopment and upcoming SDMAC Breakfast meet...

David Haigh, Executive General Manager of the San Diego Legion -- San Diego's Major League (MLR) Rugby team -- is joined by Legion head coach, Danny Lee, to discuss the 2023 MLR season; its home field at Snapdragon Stadium; growing awareness of rugby in the region; and the unique values and culture of rugby. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running...

Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), is joined by FJV's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Norris, to talk about the organization's critical Street Health program. 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 Cl...

Richard Lederer, prolific author, language aficionado, humorist and community do-gooder, chats about his lifelong joy of language and his purpose-driven 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 l...