Spotlight on the Community

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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.

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Friday · 33 min
How Internships and AI Shape the Next Generation of Accountants
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...
Friday · 25 min
The Nine Laws Behind a Master Barber’s Legacy
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...
Friday · 27 min
The Message Behind “You’re Not God. That Job Is Taken"
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...
Friday · 26 min
What Inclusive Theater Teaches Performers About Belonging
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...
Friday · 33 min
Beyond the Canvas: Expanding What Painting Can Be
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...
October 2 · 24 min
After an Autism Diagnosis, Where Do San Diego Families Turn?
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...
October 2 · 24 min
Improv Helps Teams Go From “Yes, But” to “Yes, And” at Work
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...
October 2 · 28 min
Can Longevity Clubs Reinvent San Diego Senior Centers?
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...
September 29 · 28 min
How SDSU Is Building San Diego’s Next Generation of Jazz
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...
September 25 · 26 min
Why San Diego Needs a Holocaust Museum Now
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...
September 25 · 25 min
Farm to Bay: Funding Access to Coastal Nature
Shayna Foreman, Interim Executive Director of Living Coast Discovery Center, and "Celebrity Co-host" James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, discuss how a “hidden gem” on San Diego Bay is expanding access to coastal nature through conservation, education,...
September 25 · 29 min
Inside SDSU’s 100th Season and The Wild Party
Stephen Brotebeck, Director of the School of Theater, Television, and Film at San Diego State University and Courtney Corey, Director of The Wild Party and Lecturer in the School of Theater, Television, and Film at San Diego State University, are...
September 25 · 25 min
Turning Tijuana Sewage Crisis into Public Health Action
Emily Young, Vice President of Programs at The Prebys Foundation, is joined by "Celebrity Co-host" James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, to examine how strategic philanthropy is reshaping San Diego’s future through investments in public health, medical...
September 25 · 28 min
Dance, Education, and Belonging at UC San Diego ArtPower
Liz Bradshaw, Director of Artistic Programming for ArtPower at UC San Diego, is joined by "Celebrity Co-host" James Zanewicz, CEO of Connect, to discuss how ArtPower’s 23rd season uses the theme “Follow Curiosity and Find Connection” to engage...
September 18 · 28 min
Workforce: How UC San Diego Extends Learning “From Twinkle to Wrinkle” Purpose, Community and the Next Chapter After 50
Ed Abetya, Associate Dean of Student and Community Outreach at UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies, and Rebecca Smith, Lead Instructor at UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies and President of W2 San Diego, discuss how lifelong learning...
September 18 · 25 min
Housing, Food, and Mental Health Support for San Diego Veterans
Christina Pineda, Courage to Call Program Manager at TURN Behavioral Health Services, and Jim Callahan, CEO of TURN Behavioral Health Services, discuss how the Courage to Call program connects San Diego’s active-duty service members, veterans, and...
September 18 · 25 min
Shared Housing as a Real Solution to Homelessness
Melissa Peterman, Executive Director of Townspeople, and Jack Borja, a participant in Townspeople’s shared housing program, discuss how viewing housing as healthcare and expanding shared housing options offers a practical path out of homelessness for...
September 18 · 25 min
How Purpose-Driven Small Businesses Are Shaping San Diego
Katrina Oprisko, Board Member of Business for Good and Owner of Earthwell Refill, discusses how purpose-driven microbusinesses across San Diego are banding together to advocate for community issues like homelessness, immigrant support, and...
September 18 · 28 min
Closing the Leadership Gap for San Diego Military Teens
Malia Henry, Manager of Youth Social Responsibility (YSR) and Military Families for 365 Connect, discusses how YSR Connect is closing the leadership and opportunity gap for military-affiliated teens through tailored programming in San Diego. Henry...
September 11 · 32 min
Disability Housing: What Happens When Parents Can No Longer Provide Care?
Hunter Christian, Executive Director of Villa de Vida, discusses San Diego’s shortage of affordable housing for adults with developmental disabilities. Christian talks about how the Poway community helps residents live independently. She explains how...

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