Spotlight on the Community

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

A Hooligans Game Played By Gentlemen | Live At The San Diego Legion Rugby Game With Ryan Patterson and Jon Hinkin

June 14, 2025 • 31 mins
This episode of "Spotlight on the Community" features Charles Parisi and Shreyasi Mukund discussing the San Diego Legion rugby team with owner Ryan Patterson and Jon Hinkin, President and CEO of the United States Rugby Foundation. They highlight the team's community outreach, including the Imagine Rugby initiative to introduce the sport to 50,000 kids by 2031. The San Diego Legion aims to make rugby accessible and affordable, with ...
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Academy Delivers Personalized Learning That Meets the Individualistic and Holistic Needs of Every Student

June 14, 2025 • 33 mins
Jan Dunning, Founder and Director of the Cal Coast Academy, is joined by Krishna Kabra, an Academy parent and board member, to talk about the Academy's 28 years of unprecedented success, which includes an annual community service commitment from each student.

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Theatre Company Thrives Showcasing Talents of Young Actors

June 14, 2025 • 27 mins
Sean Boyd, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), is joined by three young actors to chat about their theater experiences.  Boyd discusses TTC's support of the arts in schools and its upcoming summer camps.

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Young Filmmaker Takes 2nd Place for PSA on Suicide Prevention

June 14, 2025 • 28 mins
Sophia Lee, a member of the Creating Change Youth Council, discusses the mission of the Council and her award-winning short film/PSA "The Conversation," that addresses youth mental health and suicide prevention.


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Local Chef Puts Stamp on Preparing Vibrant, Diverse International Dishes Made with Organic, Nutrient-Rich Ingredients

June 14, 2025 • 27 mins
Ragna Stamm'ler, the Founder and Chef for Ragna's Table, discusses the origin of her business; her business model; and the power of home-cooked meals.  Stamm'ler is joined by her son, Shane, who describes his role with the company.


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Mission Fed, Front Runners and Walkers Support Annual San Diego Pride 5K Run and Walk

June 14, 2025 • 26 mins
Ernesto Jimenez and Alex Aldaco, Mission Fed Credit Union employees, are joined by Tom Murray, President of Front Runners and Walkers, to chat about their support of the July 19 San Diego Pride 5K Run and Walk.  The trio talk about the beneficiaries of their efforts:  LGBT Center's Youth Housing Project and San Diego Pride Community Grants.

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Nyla Henry's Literacy Success Story ... from Adult Who Could Not Read to Author and Facilitator

June 11, 2025 • 28 mins
Nyla Henry, who for many years disguised her inability to read, took the courageous step to get help from the Carlsbad City Library literacy programs. Through hard work and diligence, Henry overcame her inability to read to become a featured learner in the "Voices and Faces" documentary produced by the San Diego Council on Literacy. Henry is joined by Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy.

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Nature Collective on Cutting Edge of Habitat Restoration and Nature Education Programming

June 6, 2025 • 28 mins
Jennifer Bright, CEO and Executive Director of the Nature Collective, and Kristin Evans, Senior Education and Outreach Director, chat about the organization's renowned outreach to San Diego County schools and its habitat restoration efforts.

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Annual "Firefighter Demolition Derby" Fundraiser to Benefit Burn Institute Slated for June 15 at San Diego County Fair

June 5, 2025 • 27 mins
Peter Callstrom, Executive Director of the Burn Institute, is joined by retired Fire Captain Jeff Chumbley to talk about the Institute's annual "Firefighter Demolition Derby" fundraiser, set for June 15 at the San Diego County Fair. Callstrom and Chumbley discuss the Institute's fire and burn prevention programs and volunteer opportunities.

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ProduceGood Partners with Jimbo's to Significantly Reduce Food Waste While Donating Tons of Edible Food to Those Who Are Food Insecure

June 5, 2025 • 26 mins
Alex White, Executive Director of ProduceGood, is joined by Chelsea Nelson, Director of Environmental  Impact for Jimbo's, to discuss their respective missions to reduce food waste through a sophisticated system of food pick-up from retailers and delivery to nonprofits.  White and Nelson talk about their 1,000-plus food recovery events annually.

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Podcast Shines Light on Military Spouses

June 5, 2025 • 26 mins
Surinder Goode, Executive Producer and Host of The Goode Show, chats about her experiences as a military spouse and what motivated her to create a podcast to share stories about the life of military spouses.

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Fueling Small Business Growth: Dr. Tara Lynn Gray on California’s SCALE Network To Power Small Business

June 3, 2025 • 40 mins
Dr. Tara Lynn Gray, head of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, discussed her role in supporting small businesses. She highlighted the office's initiatives, including the $25 million SCALE Network, which provides legal, financial, and accounting support to 4 million small businesses in California. Gray emphasized the importance of democratizing access to capital, noting that for every $1 million invested, the stat...
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Nation's Most Successful College Prep Program Celebrates 45 Years of Unprecedented Success

June 3, 2025 • 30 mins
Traci Grove, Executive Director of AVID's SoCal Regions 9 and 10, is joined by her colleague, Jamie Yorba, an AVID Implementation Strategist.  For 45 years, AVID, short for "Advancement Via Individual Determination," has closed the "opportunity gap" for underrepresented students.  Grove and Yorba discuss the San Diego-born AVID program's focus on preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global societ...
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Humane Society Challenged by Proposed City of San Diego Budget Cuts; Champions Annual Advocacy and Adopt-A-Pet Days

June 3, 2025 • 27 mins
Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the highly recognized and award-winning San Diego Humane Society, discusses the challenges of the proposed City of San Diego budget cuts that will have serious ramifications to animal services.  Weitzman talks about the successful Animal Advocacy Day on April 29 and the upcoming Adopt-a-Pet Day, slated for June 7.

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Latest Scripps Ranch Theatre Production is No Farce

June 3, 2025 • 27 mins
Director Robert May and Actress Melanie Mino chat about the production of Paul Slade Smith's Unnecessary Farce, playing at the Scripps Ranch Theatre through June 15.

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Guardian Scholars Shine Light on Promises2Kids Through Their Foster Care Experiences

June 3, 2025 • 30 mins
Vanessa Brunetta and Alyssa Nieves, Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars, chat about how their experiences as Guardian Scholars led them to complete college degrees at UCLA and Cal State University San Marcos respectively.  Brunetta and Nieves are joined by Faye Lupeton, Director of PR and Marketing for Promises2Kids, to shout the partnership with 42 restaurants to raise funds through the Foodies 4 Foster Kids campaign.  All three talk ...
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Nationally Recognized Fireworks Show Benefits Local Economy, Armed Services YMCA San Diego

June 3, 2025 • 24 mins
Sandy Purdon, Executive Producer and Founder of the Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom fireworks show, talks about the $100 million impact the show has to the local economy, in addition to the more than $1.4 million it has raised for the Armed Services YMCA San Diego.  Purdon discusses how to best view the nation's 3rd Best Fireworks Show according to AOL.

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MCRD Human Performance Division Maximizes Marines Physical Training While Mitigating Injuries

May 23, 2025 • 33 mins
Melissa Mahoney, Director of MCRD's Human Performance Division, is joined by her colleague Bonnie Keating, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, to shout out the Division's collaborative efforts with Certified Athletic Trainers, Sports Medicine MD's, conditioning coaches and the like to reduce musculoskeletal injuries sustained by recruits.  Mahoney and Keating chat about the introduction of the Human Performance Division...
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Marine Recruiters Trained to Recruit the Highest Quality Individuals for Marine Corps Service

May 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Colonel Kendrick Gaines, Assistant Chief of Staff of Recruiting for the Western Recruiting Region, and Gunnery Sergeant Jacob Smith, Course Chief for Marine Corps Recruiters School, talk about their mission; the current military recruiting environment; and why recruiting is critical to the success of the Marine Corps.

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MCRD Mission is Simple and Powerful: "We Make Marines"

May 23, 2025 • 28 mins
Colonel Peter Rummler, the Commanding Officer of Recruit Training Regiment at MCRD, discusses the professionalism of the Marines in the command as it sets the foundation for its warfighting success.  Colonel Rummler chats about the command's approach to training, including how they train the MCRD officers and drill instructors, in addition to the modernization efforts within recruit training.

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