Mission San Luis Rey will be celebrating its 225th anniversary this year. Gwyn Grimes shares the Mission’s best stories - from its history to the gift shop! Join us for an in-depth conversation about Mission San Luis Rey, the largest of California’s missions. From its rich history to its vibrant daily activities, the Mission is an active and truly beautiful place to be. Host to tours, schools, weddings, retreats and so much more, it’s a destination for over fifty thousand visitors a year, and wi...
Jan 17, 2023•22 min
Meet Carlsbad’s Middle School Teacher of the Year 2022 Winner, Edric Uy, who makes math engaging, energetic and relatable to the real world for his students. For students who may not consider themselves “math people”, there is no better teacher than Edric Uy, who has transformed his classroom into an environment where his students feel motivated and capable of understanding and applying challenging math concepts. He makes math relevant and engaging, and in this interview, you’ll hear several of ...
Jan 10, 2023•18 min
ECOLIFE Conservation’s mission is to take a humanitarian approach to conservation, so environments, ecosystems and civilization can coexist and thrive together. In conservation, the old way of thinking used to say, “to protect nature, get the people out”. Well, that’s no longer a reality, because there are no fully natural environments left. So, what to do? ECOLIFE Conservation is at the forefront of helping people understand the issues that affect us all and our futures as citizens of the plane...
Jan 03, 2023•21 min
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Wade Blair as the guest presenter at the very first First Friday Breakfast of the New Year! He’s going to share “The Y Method” and in this fascinating interview, he gives us a preview of what to expect. You can register here https://web.carlsbad.org/events/FirstFriday%20Breakfast-2989/details Why do people set goals and never take the next steps to properly see them through? Wade Blair introduces “The Y Method” in this informative interview. H...
Dec 13, 2022•20 min
Barrio Glassworks, Carlsbad’s very own public glassblowing studio, captures all the art and craft of Italy’s masters and brings it to our doorstep. The Murano glass masters of Venice, Italy have been creating art in glass for generations. Now, that one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted artisan glass can be found right here in Carlsbad, CA at Barrio Glassworks. Listen in as Bret Schanzenbach interviews Mary Devlin, the owner, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about this fascinating art. A family...
Dec 06, 2022•19 min
Meet Ronald Ramirez, the new Dean of The Business School at Cal State San Marcos. His mission: to help students prepare to be outstanding future professionals. Stepping into a new position is always challenging, and Ronald Ramirez meets it head-on as the new Dean of Cal State San Marcos’ School of Business Administration. In this interview, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes peek into the inner workings of the school’s administration, what they are currently doing for the student body, and the amazi...
Nov 29, 2022•23 min
Humility, respect, camaraderie, and excellence: how the core values of Thunder Rugby translate to life on the field and off - an interview with Josh Williams. For most of us, rugby is a bit of a mystery. Is it more like soccer or football? Or maybe it’s a little bit of both? Thunder Rugby Founder and President Josh Williams sets the record straight in this entertaining and illuminating interview. At Thunder Rugby, team building and character building are at the heart of the game, and Josh Willia...
Nov 15, 2022•23 min
Helping people through the greatest crisis in their lives, getting them housed and back on their feet – that’s the mission of Rapid Response Housing Solutions. The solution to homelessness is to have a home. While that may sound simple, reaching that goal is extremely complex. Prevention is the key and helping people stay stabilized financially is the way to get there. Rapid Response Housing Solutions offers programs that do just this. “The Stability Fund” and “The Back to Work Fund” each offer ...
Nov 07, 2022•26 min
When teachers and staff genuinely care about their well-being and success, students thrive - that's the principle ambition of Sage Creek HS’s beloved principal. Amazing things are going on at Sage Creek HS – find out what it takes to serve the students, staff, and community all at once with principal Jesse Schuveiller. The mission and vision of Sage Creek High School is to create a culture where everyone feels welcome and safe, connected, and valued. It’s also the home to a unique program invent...
Nov 01, 2022•23 min
In the world of personal fitness training, the excuses for not following through are many - until now. Hear how The Bright App solves them all. The Bright App is the world’s leading platform for live, one-on-one personal fitness training over Zoom. As the world has gone hybrid, so now too has fitness. Nerissa’s app allows personal trainers and clients from all over the world to work together seamlessly, without having to physically go to or connect in person at a gym anymore. Trainers can earn m...
Oct 25, 2022•19 min
Anita Bennett revives the tradition of business gift-giving, one piece of home-style candy at a time - with hand-made delights at the Sunset Bay Candy Company. In our high-tech and busy world, bringing people together is now more important than ever, which is exactly why Anita Bennett created the Sunset Bay Candy Company. What better way to connect people and businesses than with the gift of delicious, hand-made treats? In this delightful interview, hear the story of her family’s famous Newport ...
Oct 18, 2022•24 min
Sometimes running a business is different than doing what you’re good at. Robyn Koenig has cracked the code to help business owners figure out how to do both. Often, small business owners love what they’re doing, but don’t know how to do it as a business. How do they effectively juggle the myriad of challenges and emotions that come with being in business for themselves? With a working background that spans freelance, corporate, and non-profit, Robyn Koenig has parlayed her vast experience to co...
Oct 11, 2022•20 min
Miguel de Jesus’ mission is to help companies achieve their breakthrough goals, dreams, and aspirations. Learn how he does it in this riveting interview. Miguel de Jesus believes we can do, be and have anything we want if we check our egos at the door and just ask for help. Miguel is an E.I.R. (Executive in Residence) at the CSUSM/College of Business Administration, and in that role, he is a great connector - between students, businesses, and their futures. Miguel understands that busy business ...
Oct 04, 2022•31 min
Join Neall Digert, VP of Solatube for an illuminating conversation about how harvesting daylight improves our psychology, physiology, and functionality. Solatube is the world’s leader in natural lighting systems. Get the inside story of how they push the envelope of innovation and creative inspiration every day, from their VP, Neall Digert. Neall’s knowledge is expert, and his enthusiasm is infectious. There’s no one more passionate about (or better at explaining) the intricacies of light and it...
Sep 27, 2022•29 min
Meet Danny Chen, creator of Happi Spatula, the premiere Asian Cuisine health market and restaurant, where those with food restrictions have unlimited options. Whether eating at the restaurant, buying custom ingredients for a meal kit or scheduling catering for your next event, Happi Spatula has got you covered for uniquely healthy and delicious Asian Cuisine. Danny Chen brings his family’s cooking secrets all the way from Taiwan and shares them in a fascinating interview. Happi Spatula is indeed...
Sep 20, 2022•22 min
90% of people don’t understand what their core talents are. Join Tracey Spangenberg as she helps people find their genius and apply it to business. Tracey Spangenberg is an operational optimizer, and believes that if you put the right person in the right place doing the right thing (according to their unique talents), they’ll thrive and you won’t need to manage them. Sounds easy? Turns out there’s a lot more to it, and her proven 5-step system “Harvesting the Collective Genius” is the roadmap ma...
Sep 13, 2022•26 min
Meet A.J. van de Ven, CEO of Calsense, and hear his story of how getting involved and giving back has led him to make a difference not only in our community but across the planet. A.J.’s remarkable story started while working at Starbucks, where he received a business card, which led to job, which led to a career and ultimately to CEO and ownership of Calsense. Join him for a fascinating conversation about conservation and personal engagement - because no interaction is too small to lead to grea...
Sep 06, 2022•26 min
Meet Aaron Gobidas, CEO of Go Be Rewarded, and learn how positive company culture makes them the go-to firm for small business marketing as well as the “Best Place to Work 2022”. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce https://carlsbad.org/ This year, Go Be Rewarded was voted “The Best Place to Work 2022” by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Hear from their CEO, Aaron Gobidas, as he tells his story and describes the secret to GBR’s success: company culture. Building the right work environment, be...
Aug 30, 2022•27 min
Meet the first-ever Kind Company Inspiration Award winner, Chris Ryan of Ryan Video Productions. Learn what inspired him and how he inspires others. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce here https://carlsbad.org/ This year, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce awarded its first-ever Kind Company Inspiration Award to Chris Ryan of Ryan Video productions. Hear the story of what inspired the award, how it came to be, and how Chris became its first recipient. In this poignant, genuine, and heartfelt e...
Aug 23, 2022•20 min
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dedicated to saving lives of abandoned companion animals, promoting adoption into loving homes, and offering education programs and support services that inspire and strengthen the human-animal bond. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce here https://carlsbad.org/ Beyond The Adoption Of The Animals In The Shelter The Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Community Pet Food Bank is focused on helping low-income families in need of financial assistance who can’t afford ...
Aug 16, 2022•30 min
The mission of Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors is to create active and meaningful connections between Carlsbad and internationally dispersed communities. In this episode featuring Tom Hersant and Polly Yu, you will find out how they go about this. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Polly said, “We want our youth to know what our government is doing in another country for us.” “It’s a real taste of the true Japan. Homestay is so important for citizen-to-citizen connection—lifelong connectio...
Aug 02, 2022•28 min
How does the sport of cricket get more viewers than the NBA? Why does an app featuring games of cricket get a mind-blowing 200 million downloads? You’ll find out all of this and more in this episode featuring Kountinya Sai, an impressive marketer from India. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . After earning an MBA in 1998, Kountinya Sai started in the advertising business. During the dotcom boom, he built India's largest online bookstore. It had over one million books—all the books you could...
Jul 19, 2022•39 min
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | City of Carlsbad, California Claude Jones has a passion for creating opportunities to help others succeed. For over a decade, his life’s mission has been focused on encouraging, inspiring, and motiving others through his words and actions. A seasoned technical leader with over 15 years of experience, Claude was responsible for establishing the Walmart Lab office in Carlsbad and is VP of Engineering for Strava . Claude also runs the Elevate Foundation , The Practica...
Jul 05, 2022•21 min
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | City of Carlsbad, California Dr. Kanika Bembey is with Encinitas Periodontics and Dental Implants. She grew up in India, went to dental school there, and currently lives in California. In an unusual move, she took over a practice from an owner and worked for him for a few months as an associate, then switched, so he's now her associate and she’s the business owner. It’s going well. Dr. Bembey performs LANAP, laser assisted gum surgery. “It's minimally invasive. Tha...
Jun 23, 2022•24 min
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce | City of Carlsbad, California Sandra Estrada was born and raised in Mexico by a single mom, majored in International Trade and Customs, and after a few years of practice, moved to customer service. With eighteen years of customer service experience in a multicultural manufacturing environment, she began helping companies serve their employees via an employee engagement program. Sandra appeared on the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s podcast and talked about her experi...
Jun 14, 2022•25 min
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympic gold medalist? Well, three-time Olympic gold medalist, Kaillie Humphries is here on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to share her story! You don’t want to miss what she says about courage, passion, and resilience. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach speaks with three-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion bobsledder Kai...
Jun 07, 2022•30 min
How do companies stay on schedule and ensure they have a cohesive company culture when they change locations? Co-founders Kate Mood and Susette Hill are here to share how their company, Dynamic Space Solutions, overcome the unique obstacles when a company moves and strengthens the company culture through their individualized approach to their employees. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . How do businesses maintain their outcomes and ensure their employees have everything that they need when...
May 31, 2022•26 min
In this episode, American Cancer Society Relay for Life Carlsbad-Encinitas Event Coordinator Carly Lackey shares how she got involved in the Relay for Life, her personal experiences with cancer, and information about their upcoming event. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach talks with American Cancer Society Relay for Life Carlsbad-Encinitas Event Coordinator, Carly Lackey. Over the past ten years, Carly ...
May 17, 2022•20 min
Denise Mueller is the 2018 World Record holder for cycling, the CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems, and mother of three boys. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a World Record Holder? You’ll definitely want to listen to the 2018 World Record holder and “the fastest cyclist on earth” Denise Mueller shares her story about passion, athleticism, family, and motherhood! Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Scha...
May 10, 2022•43 min
Bitchin’ Sauce Chief of Staff Amanda Miles talks about how the business began, the ways they give back to the community, and their upcoming sauces. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber . On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach speaks with Bitchin’ Sauce Chief of Staff Amanda Miles. She shares how the company began, the incredible volunteer opportunities they offer their employees, the ways they’ve expanded nationwide, and new recipes straight from...
May 03, 2022•21 min
