Spotlight on the Community
19 YEARS AND RUNNING! THE LONGEST RUNNING COMMUNITY PODCAST IN AMERICA Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community amplifies the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels. Come on in and listen to the longest running community podcast in the country, now in its 19th year, brought to you by Mission Fed Credit Union, lifting the San Digo community for over 60 years. "Spotlight On The Community" is one of 80+ shows from Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting. For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit https://cloudcastmedia.us/
Episodes
July 28, 2025 • 29 mins
Katy McDonald, President & CEO of Forever Balboa Park, discusses the restoration of park's Botanical Building and Gardens; its vibrant volunteer program; and how the community can support some of the park's deferred maintenance headwinds.
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"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotlight" is p...
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 p...
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July 28, 2025 • 22 mins
Hala Madanat, Vice President for Research and Innovation at SDSU, chats about the university's loft position as one of the top 5% of universities for its high level of research activities and its significant doctoral research degree conferral. Madanat talks about innovation activities at the university, along with future plans for SDSU in Mission Valley.
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July 28, 2025 • 25 mins
Jane Lee, Chairwoman of the UCSD Asian-Pacific Islander Alumni Council, discusses the Council's work to create scholarships and endowment funds for UCSD Students. Lee chats about bridging graduating students with alumni to create a strong, sustainable network.
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...
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...
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July 28, 2025 • 32 mins
Kate Murphy, a reporter for Axios San Diego, talks about it's launch two years ago; the importance of local reporting; its variety of coverage topics; and its growing audience.
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, telli...
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, telli...
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July 19, 2025 • 33 mins
Lucille Ciudad Real, Principal of Carson Elementary STEAM Magnet School, talks about the school's partnership with Bayside Community Center, along with the its strong dual language program for native and English speaking students. Real is joined by Adam Osorio, Associate Director of Communications for Bayside CC, and Fernando Lucas, a former Bayside student, to talk about Bayside's Academic Club and Back-to-School campaign.
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July 19, 2025 • 31 mins
Elizabeth St. John, a Historical Fiction Author, chats about how her stories are grounded in her family's centuries-long history in England, and the importance of being relentless to uncover original archival sources. St. John talks about her recent book, The King's Intelligencer; then sheds light on her public relations experiences with the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
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Chris Simpson, Director of National University's Center for Cyber Security, discusses the formation of the San Diego Cyber Clinic from $1 million grant funding from Google's Cybersecurity Clinics Fund. Simpson notes that the San Diego Cyber Clinic aims to grow an inclusive cyber workforce, increase digital security for all and serve as a model for regional collaboratives.
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July 19, 2025 • 25 mins
Edward Hershey, CEO and President of Home of Guiding Hands, is joined by Falon Leszczynski, Vice President of Operations, to chat about the organization 58-year history in being one of the largest providers of disability services in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Hershey and Leszczynski talk about the August 2 "Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl"; it's highly regarded Life Planning program; and its Client Social Club.
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Jennifer Zuniga, a NLBWA Board member, is joined by Diana Canales, a NLBWA member, to discuss the mission of the association and how its programs and services have benefitted both of the Latina professionals.
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...
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...
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Meg Jacobsen, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, and Renee Lewis, Director of Youth and Family Education Programs for the UCSD Center for Mindfulness, talk about their partnership that aims to empower educators and school staff to reduce stress, strengthen mental health and exhibit greater compassion for themselves and for those they serve.
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Jeff Nevin, a world renown classical Mariachi performer and Mariachi Professor, chats about his journey to build a Mariachi program at SDSU's School of Music and Dance. Nevin is joined by Kassandra Saucedo, a Mariachi performer and a Public Administration major at SDSU. Nevin and Saucedo shout out the cultural and educational benefits of Mariachi.
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Bill Barnett, CEO and Founder of the Smarter Minds Network, discusses his "Playbook for Life"; the ability to attract and build a network of smarter minds; how everyday is an interview; and that financial independence and smart investing starts early. Barnett talks about his book, Smarter Minds.
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Ron Stark, Board President for the San Diego Veterans Coalition, talks about the Coalition's work with more than 150 organizations, service providers, veterans groups and the like to identify gaps in the resources that veterans and their families need. Stark chats about the Coalition's STARR and Onward Ops programs.
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July 8, 2025 • 30 mins
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.
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"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for ...
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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 country, continuously hosted by Drew Schl...
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"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schl...
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July 8, 2025 • 31 mins
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 Alzheimer's story and why MFCU is supporti...
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June 28, 2025 • 25 mins
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 Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. "Spotligh...
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. "Spotligh...
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June 28, 2025 • 24 mins
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 of powerful local podcasts, telling the...
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 the...
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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.
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June 28, 2025 • 28 mins
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.
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"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country,...
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"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country,...
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