Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact

Bret Schanzenbach•www.carlsbadpodcast.com

The Carlsbad Chamber Podcast is a podcast dedicated to connecting San Diego North County leaders in business, education and civic engagement. Join us every week as we talk with people dedicated to all aspects of our quality of life and are dedicated to leaving a lasting impact.

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Ep. 6 Elevating the Human Experience Through Music with Carolyn Grant

Carolyn Grant, executive director of the Museum of Making Music, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast . Together, they talk about the power music has to inspire and unite communities, and how the museum is creating innovative experiences so that people’s lives can be enhanced by making music. Interview Links Want to visit the Museum of Making Music? Click here ! Connect with the Museum on Facebook . Learn more about A Moment to Reflect. Contact Carolyn Gra...

Aug 17, 2021•27 min

Ep. 5 The Business of Community: A Conversation with Mayor Matt Hall

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall about the past, present, and future of the city. They talk about how Mayor Hall became an elected official, the ways that the city is serving the community’s needs, and the newfound collaboration Carlsbad has experienced among neighboring communities due to the pandemic. Interview Links Click here to register for the virtual State of the Community Luncheon. Learn more about...

Aug 10, 2021•30 min

Ep. 4 Serving the Community at Tri-City Medical Center with Aaron Byzak

In this episode, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with his good friend, Aaron Byzak, the chief external affairs officer for Tri-City Medical Center. Aaron explains how his passions inform his career, how he switched from being an EMT to being involved in healthcare policy, how the hospital responded to COVID, and what’s in store for the future of Tri-City Medical. Interview Links Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronbyzak/ . Check out Tri-City Medical’s website: https://www.tr...

Aug 03, 2021•31 min

Ep. 3 America’s Heroes Live Here: An Interview with Amy Forsythe

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast , Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Amy Forsythe, former Marine and the current U.S. Navy Public Affairs Officer. They talk about her service as a Combat Correspondent where she had the opportunity to report from combat zones, Camp Pendleton’s new 9/11 memorial, how she is using her gifts as a storyteller to memorialize those who have laid down their lives for this nation, and why so many military members love to live in North County...

Jul 27, 2021•30 min

Ep. 2 The Show Must Go On: An Interview with New Village Arts’ Director, Alex Goodman

Alex Goodman, the managing director of New Village Arts, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to discuss the exciting things happening at the theater. They talk about Alex’s journey from the Midwest to California, the innovative ways New Village Arts is connecting with the community, and the upcoming original musicals that you will definitely want to see during their 20th anniversary season. Interview Links Click here to get tickets for Beehive : https://n...

Jul 22, 2021•24 min

Ep. 1 The Power of Experiences in LEGOLAND California with Kurt Stocks

In this conversation with LEGOLAND California President, Kurt Stocks, we discuss what led him from his home in Australia to Malaysia and then to California, and how an experience at LEGOLAND with his son encouraged him to leave his role as a businessman in the health and fitness industry and become a leader at one of the most popular theme parks in the world. Interview Links Connect with Kurt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-stocks-68175139/ . Check out the awesome things going on a...

Jul 16, 2021•23 min

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