Spotlight on the Community

Spotlight on the Community

Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting, proudly presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, we have been amplifying 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. These curated community conversations are brought to you by Mission Fed Credit Union, bringing good things to San Diego for over 60 years. LISTEN WHERE YOU LIVE™ "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

October 23, 2026 • 29 mins
Will Hage, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, the world's 10th largest Club, is joined by 
Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., and Lydia S. Martinez, who were honored with the title of  "Mr. and Mrs. San Diego 2026."  Hage chats about the mission of San Diego Rotary Club 33 and the 72nd Annual Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego awards program.  The Martinez' talk about their long history of serving myriad causes in San Diego Coun...
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Devin Vodicka, Co-CEO of the Learner-Centered Collaborative; Fred Hilgers, principal of Madison High School in the San Diego Unified School District; and Nikki DiRanna, director of TK–12 curriculum and instruction for the San Marcos Unified School District, discuss how learner-centered redesign is changing public education in San Diego. They describe Madison’s four-by-four schedule and teacher-led communities of practic...
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Anna Chiles, Founder and Executive Director of Includ(Ed), discusses why families in San Diego struggle to find early education programs that welcome children with developmental disabilities and how her organization is working to change that narrative. Chiles explains how Includ(Ed) combines inclusive education with therapies and early intervention, the benefits for children with and without disabilities, and the funding challenges...
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Dr. Theresa Watts, Founder of One Minute to BOAST, discusses why women often downplay their accomplishments and how confident self-advocacy can strengthen leadership, workplaces, and communities. She describes her company's approach to owning, naming, and sharing achievements in a supportive environment, along with plans to bring its message to schools and community programs in San Diego and beyond. 

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Noah Currier, CEO and Founder of the Oscar Mike Foundation, is joined by Ryan Major, a wheelchair rugby player with Oscar Mike; Karah Behrend, stuntwoman, off-road racer, and participant in the Oscar Mike community; and Bryan Anderson, a member of the Oscar Mike Militia rugby team, to discuss how adaptive sports helps disabled veterans find connection and community after injury. They discuss beginnings of the Oscar Mike Foundation,...
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Neil O’Connell, Executive Director of the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined by Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, Marketing and Communications Director for the Memorial, to discuss how the memorial preserves veterans’ stories and honors service across generations, including living veterans. They also describe the “Guardians of the Promise” Veterans Day celebration, educational visits for local K&ndash...
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Rachael Martin, Founder and CEO of Wylde Horses, explains how a shortage of equine-assisted therapy in San Diego—highlighted by long local waitlists—led her family to build a nonprofit offering individualized services. She describes adaptive riding and horsemanship, complementary ranch activities, sponsorships, San Diego Regional Center support and the volunteers and planned expansion behind a program serving about 150 ...
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Kerstin Lyman, Executive Director of the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) Foundation, Jordyn Hamilton, a FACE Foundation grantee, and Dexter the Dog discuss how emergency veterinary costs can force families to consider euthanasia for their pets—and how grants can help make life-saving veterinary treatment possible. They also explain FACE’s partnerships with veterinary clinics, its outreach and fundraising...
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Steve Bernstein, Founder and CEO of The Compounding Effect, explains how financial understanding, behavior, and the timing of money can help San Diegans build stability amid affordability pressures. He discusses California’s AB 2927 high-school financial education requirement, the role of trusted teachers in bringing money lessons home and how budgeting, consistent investing, cash-flow skills, and formalizing side businesses ...
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H. Puentes, Co-Founder and President & CEO of San Diego Squared, discusses how unequal access to professional networks can limit talented students’ paths into STEM careers—and how his organization builds those connections. He explains how the year-long Fellows program, executive mentorship, company visits, scholarships and entrepreneurship education help San Diego students access career opportunities and build lasti...
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Melissa Linares, senior accounting student at San Diego State University; Andrea Diaz Orozco, senior accounting student at San Diego State University; and Doug Wright, CEO of Mission Fed Credit Union, discuss how students prepare for accounting careers and why the field offers a range of opportunities. They share lessons from internships, SDSU networking and career resources, and using AI to learn responsibly, highlighting the tale...
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Cheryl Morrow, President of California Curl, and Paris Wilson, SDSU chapter vice president of the San Diego Association of Black Journalists, discuss the nine principles of Grand Master Willie Morrow and how they guide self-mastery, entrepreneurship and personal growth. They explore precision, adaptability, honest communication, mentorship and the new podcast and audio experience bringing Morrow’s legacy to San Diego audience...
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Scott Silverman, CEO of Confidential Recovery, discusses why addiction recovery often requires more than short-term treatment and how families can seek help when a loved one is struggling. Silverman examines fentanyl, relapse, and stigma, along with efforts to connect veterans and active-duty military with behavioral-health support through Confidential Recovery, the VA and the Veterans Navigation Center in San Diego. Listen Where Y...
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Chris Rubio, Artistic Director of Arms Wide Open; Patti Long, on-stage helper with Arms Wide Open; and Daniel Long, an Arms Wide Open actor, discuss how inclusive performing arts create opportunities for people with disabilities to perform, develop skills and belong. They describe the Rising Stars and Inspire programs, upcoming productions including The Addams Family and SpongeBob, plans for All Shook Up and the need to find suitab...
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Matt Hebert, Director of the SDSU School of Art and Design; Jacqueline Marino, guest lecturer at SDSU and director of Quint Gallery; and Mary Gowen, MFA candidate at SDSU’s School of Art and Design, discuss how interdisciplinary arts education connects creative practice, students, and San Diego’s cultural community. They explore new approaches to painting, the Becoming Heirlooms exhibition, Gowen’s research on olf...
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Michael Castro, Director of Development at the Autism Society San Diego, discusses how the organization supports families after an autism diagnosis. Castro talks about Camp I Can, adaptive surf and aquatics, year-round social programs, and community partnerships that connect autistic people and families with resources across San Diego. Listen Where You Live!



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Paige Wilhide, Chief Play Officer and Founder of Yes And Co., explains how applied improv and play can help workplace teams listen, adapt, and build more authentic connections. The conversation explores her Joy Riot community dance initiative, her work at Mission Fed Credit Union’s "Community Is Everything" symposium, and how San Diego business and nonprofit leaders can use “yes, and” to support collaboration, cre...
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Paul Downey, Chief Advocacy Officer for the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, discusses how San Diego can address senior isolation and rethink aging through stronger social connections and new “longevity clubs.” Downey chats about intergenerational engagement, AI-enabled elder fraud, Medicare enrollment resources, and the foundation’s "No Senior Alone" campaign. Listen Where You Live!


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Dr. Brian Levy, Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor at San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance; Luke Little, junior bassist in SDSU’s jazz program; and Gilbert Castellanos, faculty Artist in Residence at SDSU’s School of Music and Dance, discuss how SDSU is cultivating the next generation of musicians and strengthening San Diego’s jazz scene. They explore the program’s three...
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September 25, 2026 • 26 mins
Dr. Moises Salinas Fleitman, Executive Director of Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH), and "Celebrity Co-host"  James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, chat about the urgent effort to preserve Holocaust memory in San Diego through a two-year exhibit at the San Diego Central Library, with the goal of establishing a permanent Holocaust museum. Salinas Fleitman explains how survivor testimonies, personal artifacts such as children’s ...
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