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
September 30, 2025 • 31 mins
Steve Bernstein, Executive Vice President and San Diego Regional Manager for the Banc of California, chats about the bank's vision for building a stronger, more connected San Diego through banking with a purpose. Bernstein talks about the importance of relationship banking.
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"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosber...
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September 30, 2025 • 23 mins
Krystsina Shchelkunova, Executive Director of the Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization (SRISO), shouts out the essential services, education and community programs that promote stability, integration and well-being for those who have been displaced by the Russia-Ukraine War. Shchelkunova is joined by Chef Taras Klipin to discuss his role with SRISO.
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September 30, 2025 • 25 mins
Robert Wicks, Vice President of Philanthropy at Gladstone Institutes and the CEO of the Gladstone Foundation, talks about the impact of philanthropy as a social good; the endless possibilities of medicine today with the biomedical revolution and artificial intelligence; and the Gladstone Now Campaign.
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September 30, 2025 • 23 mins
Wesley Burt, Founder of +BOX and Director of Brighter Bites San Diego, and Gregg Burt, former +BOX Board Chair and Board Director of Brighter Bites, chat about the merger of +BOX and Brighter Bites San Diego. The Burts discuss the current state of food insecurity in San Diego and the importance of providing nutritious food to those in need.
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September 30, 2025 • 29 mins
Ted Leib, Director and Sound Designer for the Kimberly Akimbo play at the Scripps Ranch Theatre, is joined by Debra Wanger, the actress playing a 16-year-old with a rare genetic disease that accelerates her aging process. Leib and Wanger talk about their respective roles in Kimberly Akimbo, which runs from September 26 to October 19.
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September 26, 2025 • 27 mins
Theodora Bellinger, Director of Artistic Operations for the San Diego Symphony, chats about the opening concert -- Ravel's The Child and the Magical Spells -- of the 2025-26 Masterworks season at the renovated Jacobs Music Center. Bellinger is joined by Jonathan Gilmer, Creative Producer of the Ravel performance, and Tasha Hokuao Koontz, a soprano performing in the cast of The Child and the Magical Spells.
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September 26, 2025 • 25 mins
Lisette Islas, CEO of Lifeline Community Services, discusses the organization's myriad programs; leadership in times of change; the importance of connecting behavioral health and economic mobility; and shifts in mental health needs for children of immigrant families.
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"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19...
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September 26, 2025 • 30 mins
Jill G. Hall, a former teacher in the San Diego Unified School District, chats about her journey to become a best-selling author. Hall talks about the October 20 release of her new novel, On a Sundown Sea: A Novel of Madame Tingley and the Origins of Lomaland.
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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September 26, 2025 • 27 mins
Ellyse Briand, Events and Culinary Manager for Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, and Freida Casas, a Kitchenista and Cocinera Tradicional for Olivewood, talk about celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a special cooking class at Olivewood. Briand and Casas shout out Olivewood's long time practice of engaging youth and adults in hands-on experiences that connect them to nature, the origins of their food and sustainable livi...
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September 26, 2025 • 26 mins
Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of the Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, talks about the Farm's mission of creating a serene environment of mostly rescued animals, while practicing sustainable, chemical-free agriculture. Barrelet chats about how the Farm serves as a living classroom for students.
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September 26, 2025 • 34 mins
Dr. Karen Koner, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at SDSU, discusses the mission of SDSU's School of Music and Dance, along with its new Masters Program in Music Education. Koner is joined by Chris Wilson, a junior in the music education program, whose goal is to teach music in the K-12 education space.
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September 17, 2025 • 25 mins
Amber Webb, a Trustee for the Future Construction Leaders Foundation (FCL), and Azahalia Valdez-Rosas, Executive Director of the Foundation, shout out FCL's programs; it's FCL Camp Teen Girls; and the Hard Hat Expo on October 18.
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 Cloudc...
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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 part of Cloudc...
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September 15, 2025 • 25 mins
Pearl Mecenas, Founder of Gifted Blind Artists, Crafters and Knitters, talks about the organization's mission and how her personal background shaped her commitment to this work. Mecenas is joined by Jennifer Finlan, a blind artisan who lost her vision in 2012, to discuss Finlan's specialties in watercolors and pottery. Mecenas and Finlan chat about the October 4 In the Dark event, a collaboration with the University of San Diego.
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September 15, 2025 • 27 mins
Sean Boyd, Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC) and Director of the play Witch, is joined by Isadora Swann, an actress in Witch, and Audrey Boull't, a member of TTC's Teen Leadership Program, to talk about TTM's focus on youth programming; its Trinity Tots classes; and the October 17 through November 2 run of Witch.
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September 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Bestselling Author Scott McGaugh, Co-Founder and Founding Marketing Director of the USS Midway Museum, discusses the origins of the one of the nation's most popular museums; the museum's Freedom Park fundraising status; and the Navy SEAL Museum opening, slated for October 4. McGaugh chats about his transition into one of the country's most prolific nonfiction military history book authors, including his 12th book, Sitting Ducks, wh...
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September 9, 2025 • 24 mins
Scott Sibley, Co-Founder of SHAmory, discusses his company's mission; demystifying Bitcoin to all age groups; creating STEM Authenticated Bitcoin education products; and the launch of its new podcast: "The Bitcoin for Families Show."
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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 part of C...
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 C...
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September 9, 2025 • 25 mins
Chris Thorne, CEO of the North San Diego Business Chamber, shouts out the Chamber's new 2025-2027 strategic plan; it's September 9 signature event honoring first responders, military and community heroes; and it's focus on serving all San Diego County businesses and communities.
About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media
"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlo...
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Renowned Working Retreat Continues to Inspire Creativity Among Visual Artists, Writers and Musicians
September 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Janice Cipriani-Willis, Executive Director of Dorland Mountain Arts, talks about Dorland's 46-year history of bringing the arts to nature and nature to the arts as it creates a forum for resident artists from across the country and world to interact with local at lovers and creators.
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September 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Staci Reidinger, Director of the 2th Annual Cause Conference, chats about this year's iteration of the conference; key topics that will be addressed at the day-long event; and the importance of harnessing the power of business and community.
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 pa...
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 pa...
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September 9, 2025 • 33 mins
Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations & Community Manager at Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss the partnership between their organizations; San Diego Hunger Awareness Month; and the annual Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
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