Spotlight on the Community

Spotlight on the Community

20 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 20th 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

Organization Laser-Beamed on Reducing Food Waste and Hunger

November 15, 2025 • 25 mins
Alexandra White, co-founder of Produce Good, discusses their mission to recover and redistribute citrus and produce to address food insecurity in San Diego, where 850,000 residents are food insecure. Produce Good captures about 500,000 pounds of food annually, providing 1.5 servings per person. They rely on 1,500 volunteers and collaborate with various organizations. Produce Good's website offers volunteer opportunities and donatio...
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Townspeople's "Fund Housing, End Homelessness Campaign" and "Shared Housing Strategy" Aim to Tackle Homelessness

November 15, 2025 • 26 mins
Melissa Peterman, Executive Director of Townspeople, discusses their mission to provide affordable housing and support to maintain it, aiming for a fully housed San Diego. She notes progress in reducing homelessness through affordable housing, behavioral health support, and shared housing initiatives. Melissa also discusses shared housing as a practical solution to homelessness, with over 1000 people expressing interest and 150 cur...
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Social Service Agency and Southwestern College Team with Guitars in the Classroom to Amplify Importance of Music in Child Development

November 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Jess Baron, founder of Guitars And Ukes In The Classroom, along with colleagues Annie Lee, Manager of Training and Development at MAAC, and Jeannine Venegas, Early Childhood Educator at Southwestern College Child Development Center, discuss how Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom integrates music into education to promote social-emotional learning and academic growth. They offer free training to educators and provide instruments to s...
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Transforming Lives, Restoring Relationships and Healing Communities is Mission of Living Center

November 15, 2025 • 30 mins
Dr. Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC), discusses ECTLC's mission to transform lives, restore relationships, and heal communities, serving 150 children and 540 adults, including families and single individuals. She highlights the center's unique community model, which includes job training and life skills development. Dr. Hayden also emphasizes the need for community support, particularly during...
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Operation Mental Health and Women's Veterans Center Lead Wounded Warrior Homes Transformation

November 10, 2025 • 24 mins
Rick Espitia, President and Executive Director of Wounded Warriors Homes, chats about the organization's mission, its new programs, and its Food Pantry. 

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"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 podcasts, telling the stories, highlig...
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Member of Iconic San Diego Family Talks About the History and Future of the Jessop Clock

November 10, 2025 • 26 mins
Jim Jessop, a Trustee of the San Diego History Center and the Managing Partner of the Jessop Clock LLC, discusses the history of the Jessop Family and the famous Jessop Clock, which will find its new home at the San Diego History Center after a major fundraising campaign to endow the clock.


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YMCA of San Diego County Welcomes New EVP and COO

November 10, 2025 • 23 mins
Cesar Silva, the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the YMCA of San Diego County, talks about the Y's "Two Countries, One Community" agreement; its re-branding approach to community well-being and belonging; and the Escondido YMCA.

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Classical Pianist Shout Out Newest Book and Album

November 10, 2025 • 31 mins
Jeeyoon Kim, a San Diego classical pianist, chats about her new book, Beyond the Keys, and her newest album, Radiance.  Kim's mission: to make classical music more accessible, creating a bridge between people and classical music.

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Collective Impact Solutions Teams with Vista Unified School District and Vista Unified Special Education PTA

November 2, 2025 • 25 mins
Dr. Rebecca Celes Mendiola, CEO of Collective Impact Solutions, Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent of the Vista Unified School District, and Eve Lorentzen, President of the Vista Unified Special Education PTA, discuss their unique and impactful partnership.  All three chat about the February 2026 "San Diego North County Special Education Conference and SYNC Inclusion Event."

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Company Laser-Beamed on Elevating the Voice of Women's Sports in the Media

November 2, 2025 • 23 mins
Jourdan Ziff, a former professional soccer player and Co-Founder and Director of Marketing and Growth for Her Sports San Diego, shouts out the mission of Her Sports and the challenges women's sports face due to lack of visibility.

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Rotary Club and Bike Riding Event Raise Critical Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research

November 2, 2025 • 28 mins
Debra Gookin, Service Director and Past President of the Point Loma Rotary, is joined by Dr. Richard Stakelum, Director to the "Ride the Point" Bike Ride, and Gale Krause, widow of the bike ride's namesake, Jim Krause, a rotarian, who passed away from pancreatic cancer.  Krause talks about the life-changing work of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, which has received more than $450,000 from "Ride the Point" for pancreatic rese...
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Academy Promotes Building Communities Through Sports

November 2, 2025 • 27 mins
Adrian Lawrence, Co-Owner and Director of Operations for The National Academy of Athletics, chats about the how youth sports can bridge gaps between families, schools and neighborhoods.  Lawrence talks about the importance of character over competition and the power of play.

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Fleet Week's Long History of Honoring, Celebrating and Thanking the Men and Women of the Military

November 2, 2025 • 26 mins
Larry Blumberg, President & CEO of Fleet Week San Diego, talks about the effect that the continuation of the government shutdown could have on one of San Diego's longstanding iconic events: Fleet Week San Diego.  Blumberg discusses the mission of Fleet Week, the contributions of the military to the San Diego Community and those events that will not be affected by the shutdown.

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A Coming Home Moment At The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival for Blue Note Records Artist Gabrielle Cavassa

October 31, 2025 • 35 mins
Escondido and San Diego's very own Gabrielle Cavassa, a renowned jazz vocalist recently signed by Blue Note Records, joins Drew Schlosberg, the Host, and Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, to discuss her success, journey, and challenges, as well as her recent virtuoso performance at the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival.  

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Local Prep Baseball Phenom Bullish on Love for Community and Family

October 29, 2025 • 28 mins
AJ Curry, one of the country's top high school baseball players, talks about his experiences in playing in the prestigious Perfect Game All-American Classic in Petco Park; how he balances being an athlete and student; and his family's community outreach values.  

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Mainly Mozart Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of Bringing World-Class Musicians to San Diego

October 28, 2025 • 24 mins
Nancy Laturno, Founding CEO and Artistic Director for Mainly Mozart, chats about its mission; its youth orchestra; and the largest Mozart Festival in North America.

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Sports San Diego Enhances Economic Impact of Regional Sporting Events

October 28, 2025 • 22 mins
Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, President of the Sports San Diego Board of Directors, and Marc Sawyer, Vice President of External Affairs, talk about the economic impact of increased tourism and hotel nights by producing events such as the annual Holiday Bowl, Rady Children's Invitational Basketball Tournament and California State Games, to name a few.  

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Top Leaders at SDSU, San Diego Community College District and Regional EDC Shout Out New Collaboration Agreement

October 28, 2025 • 26 mins
Dr. Adela de la Torre, SDSU President, is joined by Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, to chat about the new collaboration and transfer agreement between the two higher education entities.  Smith and de la Torre are joined by Mark Cafferty, President & CEO of the San Diego Regional EDC, to discuss EDC's partnership with SDSU and SDCCD; its inclusive growth goals; and talent initiatives.

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45th Annual Food Drive Aims to Help the 860,000 San Diego County Residents Who Experience Nutrition Insecurity

October 28, 2025 • 26 mins
Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships, to talk about the Food Bank's 45th Annual Food Drive; the huge number of San Diego County residents that experience daily food insecurity; and strategies to deal with food shortages due to the government shutdown and federal funding cuts.

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Local Credit Union's Use of Agile Methodology Leads to Operational Success Stories

October 28, 2025 • 32 mins
Amber Nguyen, Vice President of Process Innovation & Transformation Leader for Mission Fed Credit Union, discusses the use of Agile methodology to significantly improve its operational performance. Amber chats about the variety of careers at Mission Fed, as well as the credit union's long history of community outreach.

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