Spotlight on the Community

Ellyse Briand, Events and Culinary Manager for Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, and Freida Casas, a Kitchenista and Cocinera Tradicional for Olivewood, talk about celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a special cooking class at Olivewood.  Briand and Casas shout out Olivewood's long time practice of engaging youth and adults in hands-on experiences that connect them to nature, the origins...

Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of the Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, talks about the Farm's mission of creating a serene environment of mostly rescued animals, while practicing sustainable, chemical-free agriculture.  Barrelet chats about how the Farm serves as a living classroom for students. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running c...

Dr. Karen Koner, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at SDSU, discusses the mission of SDSU's School of Music and Dance, along with its new Masters Program in Music Education.  Koner is joined by Chris Wilson, a junior in the music education program, whose goal is to teach music in the K-12 education space. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is th...

Amber Webb, a Trustee for the Future Construction Leaders Foundation (FCL), and Azahalia Valdez-Rosas, Executive Director of the Foundation, shout out FCL's programs; it's FCL Camp Teen Girls; and the Hard Hat Expo on October 18. 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...

Pearl Mecenas, Founder of Gifted Blind Artists, Crafters and Knitters, talks about the organization's mission and how her personal background shaped her commitment to this work.  Mecenas is joined by Jennifer Finlan, a blind artisan who lost her vision in 2012, to discuss Finlan's specialties in watercolors and pottery.  Mecenas and Finlan chat about the October 4 In the Dark event, a collaboratio...

Sean Boyd, Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC) and Director of the play Witch , is joined by Isadora Swann, an actress in Witch , and Audrey Boull't, a member of TTC's Teen Leadership Program, to talk about TTM's focus on youth programming; its Trinity Tots classes; and the October 17 through November 2 run of Witch . About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Comm...

Bestselling Author Scott McGaugh, Co-Founder and Founding Marketing Director of the USS Midway Museum, discusses the origins of the one of the nation's most popular museums; the museum's Freedom Park fundraising status; and the Navy SEAL Museum opening, slated for October 4. McGaugh chats about his transition into one of the country's most prolific nonfiction military history book authors, includi...

Scott Sibley, Co-Founder of SHAmory, discusses his company's mission; demystifying Bitcoin to all age groups; creating STEM Authenticated Bitcoin education products; and the launch of its new podcast:  "The Bitcoin for Families Show." About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg fo...

Chris Thorne, CEO of the North San Diego Business Chamber, shouts out the Chamber's new 2025-2027 strategic plan; it's September 9 signature event honoring first responders, military and community heroes; and it's focus on serving all San Diego County businesses and communities. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the count...

Janice Cipriani-Willis, Executive Director of Dorland Mountain Arts, talks about Dorland's 46-year history of bringing the arts to nature and nature to the arts as it creates a forum for resident artists from across the country and world to interact with local at lovers and creators. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the...

Staci Reidinger, Director of the 2th Annual Cause Conference, chats about this year's iteration of the conference; key topics that will be addressed at the day-long event; and the importance of harnessing the power of business and community. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlos...

Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations & Community Manager at Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss the partnership between their organizations; San Diego Hunger  Awareness Month; and the annual Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Communi...

Adela Sanchez, a recent high school graduate and a Project Next Ambassador, is joined by Lisa Stout, Executive Director of Project Next, to talk about the organization's life-changing work in connecting education, industry and community for lasting change. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted...

Chris Jennewein, Editor and General Manager of the  Times of San Diego , discusses the origins of Internet Radio, now better known as podcasting.  Jennewein, the former Union-Tribune Internet Executive, is joined by Drew Schlosberg, who discusses how Jennewein got him started in the podcast business in 2007.   About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest runnin...

Carol Gendel, President of the San Marcos Foundation, discusses her organization's 38 years of supporting critical causes in San Marcos. 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 of powerful local podcasts, telling...

Ana Hutz, Owner/Instructor of Namaste Fitness, talks about its upcoming Namaste On The Run wellness festival to benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego, slated for September 13; services offered at its two studios; and its August 20 fundraiser in Eastlake. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew S...

Dorothy Howard, Board Secretary for Dynamic Inclusive Dance (DID), is joined by her colleague, DID Board member Stephanie Nichols-Rodas, to chat about DID's mission; upcoming Showcase event; and the transformative power of dance. 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...

It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency!  Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by Literacy Learning Collaborative, where they discussed how the nation's reading crisis can be solved. 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...

It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency!  Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by Shelley Zimmerman, the retired San Diego police chief, where they discussed her experiences visiting Nazi death camps and San Diego's Sister City in Israel. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the coun...

It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency!  Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by LEAD San Diego, where they discussed the San Diego County Leaders to be honored at the Annual LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Dr...

It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency!  Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by UCSD ArtPower, where they discussed their launch of the 22nd season of performing arts events, including Clue: A Walking Mystery. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by...

It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency!  Drew Schlosberg was joined in studio today by the Children's Museum of Discovery, where they discussed their new name, 25th anniversary, and annual gala. 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 ye...

It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency!  Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by the San Diego Automotive Museum, where they discussed how the museum "Ignites" students exploring careers in the automotive industry. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hoste...

It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency!  Drew Schlosberg was joined in studio today by Susan G. Komen where they discussed how breast cancer mortality has dropped by 42% since the founding of Susan G. Komen About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosbe...

It is Flagship Friday again, where connectivity capital is the currency!  Drew Schlosberg was joined in the studio today by Wahupa Educational Services, where they discussed how their services light the way for low-income and first-generation students to build meaningful lives. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the countr...