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
Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego's Premiere Professional Choral Ensemble, and William "BJ" Robinson, Director of Music & Art for Christ United Presbyterian Church, the nation's third-oldest Black Presbyterian Church, to talk about the May 25 "Sliding Glass Doors" concert that will take audiences into the heart of American Black music through the lens of acclaimed composer, arranger and gospel s...
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May 8, 2025 • 35 mins
Ballard Smith and Dick Freeman, former Presidents of the San Diego Padres Baseball Club, go down memory lane to chat about highlights during their respective tenures. From the signings of Hall of Fame reliever Goose Gossage, starter Bruce Hurst and first baseman Steve Garvey, to the promotion of the famous San Diego Chicken and the road to the team's first World Series in 1984, Smith and Freeman reminisce about their Padres careers...
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Dr. Alexis Avina, Chief Early Childhood Education Officer, chats about the transformative impact of Head Start and Early Head Start; empowering families beyond the classroom; the importance of advocacy for early education and community investment.
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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" ...
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" ...
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May 8, 2025 • 28 mins
Jeffrey Sitcov, President & Founder of Doors of Change, talks about his organization's 24 years of serving more than 23,000 youth. Sitcov discusses the Homeless Youth Advocacy Program; Angel Team; and the annual Concert of Hope event slated for September 6 at UCSD.
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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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Rick Fultz, the CEO of Acurion, an exciting new start-up in San Diego's world class life sciences community, joins us in studio to discuss the simple but urgent mission of Acurion: to bring the power of precision medicine to more cancer patients, faster. Behind that mission is a leadership team made up of some of the world’s foremost oncologists, widely respected scientists, and global life science leaders. Rick does a great job ex...
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Eva Matthews, the CEO of Mama's Kitchen, an incredible social impact non-profit which has served over 12 million meals since 1990, joined us in studio to discuss the importance of medically-tailored meals, their recognition as the first on the West Coast to be included in the "Food Is Medicine Coalition" and the launching of The Resiliency Fund to keep the meals rolling during a difficult funding environment.
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Katelyn Woodside, a violinist and Executive Director of The VAPA Foundation, joins us in studio to discuss the incredible impact of the VAPA Foundation and their recent award of $1 million from the inaugural Prebys Sparx Award to bring transformative, in-classroom arts programs to over 4,700 San Diego students. In partnership with the Expressive Arts Institute and San Diego Unified School District, they are embedding expressive art...
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Sandy Basaka, the Founder and CEO of UniExchange, an online marketplace for students and by students, joins the show to discuss her start-up, a company intending to create a safe platform for student-to-student commerce, while also building a community for student entreprenuers to tap into a natural marketplace.
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Listen to Teresa Gunn, the Founder & Executive Director tell the amazing story of Musicians for Education, a non-profit organization of artists, educators and community member’s dedicated to providing emotional, creative and educational support to teen mothers (ages 12-18) in urban San Diego who are at the highest risk of homelessness and incarceration due to the generational effects of drug addiction, alcoholism and poverty. ...
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Dr. Ken Druck, a highly sought after mental health expert, talks about his latest book, How We Go On. Druck talks about how to survive tragic losses and how to cultivate hope, meaning, loving kindness, joy and compassion.
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 Med...
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 Med...
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April 24, 2025 • 28 mins
Dr. Lis Johnson, a revered retired superintendent and Adjunct Faculty at UMASS Global, talks about her passion for teaching students how to be effective communicators. Johnson, a mentor to many sitting superintendents, chats about effective communication skills that lead to collaboration in solving current real-world problems.
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Chris Nho, Director of Community Partnerships of the MathHappens Foundation, explains the importance of math literacy; the Foundation's community outreach efforts; and its collaboration with the Fleet Center in Balboa Park.
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 Med...
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 Med...
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April 24, 2025 • 26 mins
Dr. Ritika Bhawal, a mathematics and natural sciences professor at National University, talks about NU's And-ers initiative; her road to teaching; how team sports fosters resilience, collaboration and leadership; and how a "champion mindset" translates into the classroom.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg fo...
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
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April 24, 2025 • 23 mins
David Perez, North County General Manager of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships, to shout out the Food Bank's 13th Annual Gala, slated for Saturday, May 3. Perez and Moore talk about the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
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Neville Billimoria, President of the North County Philanthropic Council (NCPC), is joined by his council colleagues-- Jim Ristuccia, Mike Gellman and Josh Meza -- to discuss the Council's Leadership Development program; its promotion of the values of philanthropy; and its training in fundraising.
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April 21, 2025 • 37 mins
CyberAegis, under the tutelage of Coach Paul Johnson, wins its 14th National CyberPatriot Championship, with two siblings, Ethan Zhao, Captain, and Evyn Zhao, Captain, leading teams in their divisions. You'll also listen to the leadership strategy of Ethan Zhao, developed over several years of being a member of CyberAegis.
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Listen to Jacob Rocha, Director of Business Operations for ArtWalk and Mission Fed's Neville Billimoria discuss the 41st Annual Mission Fed ArtWalk, San Diego’s original fine art festival, filling the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun.
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April 18, 2025 • 26 mins
Veronica Macedo, Director of Development and Community Relations for the Chicano Federation, talks about the Federation's Annual Unity Day Luncheon, set for May 2; the life-changing impact of the 56-year old Federation; and its volunteer and support opportunities.
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 yea...
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 yea...
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Lisa Marcolongo and Keshia Javis-Jones, Advisory Committee Members for the San Diego GI Film Festival, describe the films and events that will be featured at the May 7-9 festival. Film screenings at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park will be followed by discussions with filmmakers, actors, directors and the like.
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April 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Lisa Stout, Executive Director of Project Next, is joined by Ambassador, Jaely Cevallos, to chat about Project Next's student-centered, purpose-driven and community-connected focus. Stout discusses the origin of the organization; its Future Centers; and the power of partnerships.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schl...
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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