We're not just telling stories—we’re igniting a movement. Every week, we bring you inspiring tales of resilience, perseverance, and transformation alongside deep dives into the issues that shape our lives. Hope isn’t just a feeling; it’s a powerful force for change. Join us as we make hope happen, sparking success and joy in our community.
Shows are aired in the San Bernardino area on X95.7 and KQLH 92.5 on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 7:00 AM, respectively.
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Two great conversations with Heri "Eddie" Garcia, CEO of Thinkwise Credit Union, and Laura Harris, Executive Director of Americans for Indian Opportunity. Send us comments and thoughts.
Adam Russell talks about the state of commercial real estate and business followed by a classic interview (2017) with documentarian Patrick Forbes about his movie, The Widow Maker. Send us comments and thoughts.
Dr. JoAnn Yánez talks about keeping yourself healthy and well during the stress of the holidays followed by Dr. Carole Osborn, DVM, the holistic veterinarian. Did you know that dogs can get breast cancer too? Send us comments and thoughts.
Erin sits down with Karen DiCarlo from Santa Claus, Inc. and Pamela Deans from the Microenterprise Collaborative. Send us comments and thoughts.
Ann Marie Sakrekoff from Growing Inland Achievement talks about advancements in education in the Inland Empire, and Nikki Villalobos talks about the fun things going on at the San Bernardino City Libriaries. Send us comments and thoughts.
Dr. Dale Marsden from Tomorrow's Talent talks about workforce development, and Adam Russell discusses cybersecurity. Send us comments and thoughts.
Belen Gomez is the founder and executive director of ILEAP in Riverside. The Immigration Legal, Educational & Advancement Program (ILEAP) is a non-profit that provides the immigrant community in the Inland Empire the tools and resources to take the LEAP in its advancement through educational and legal services. Anthony Parnther is Maestro and Music Director of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. His bio is long and storied. His exquisite talent and love for music have led him to incredibl...
It is all about business and economy today with two interviews and three great guests: Jessica Anguiano from Small Business Majority and Michelle Jimenez from Jimenez Sisters Ranch followed by Adam Russell from Services and Solutions for Business. Send us comments and thoughts.
Sergio Hernandez is an attorney specializing in housing issues at Inland County Legal Services. Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith is the President/CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Southern California. Together, we are talking about homelessness and housing insecurity in our region. Send us comments and thoughts.
David Friedman and Tansu Philip are working to transform San Bernardino through entrepreneurship, economic development, and community engagement. They join Erin to discuss their businesses, like Viva la Boba, and the changing economic and community landscape in the city of San Bernardino. The second interview is a classic with David Stixrud about his book, The Self-Driven Child. American kids are grappling with an epidemic of anxiety and depression. Chronic stress is taking a toll during the for...
Erin interviews Caravanserai SEED 2.0 graduate and entrepreneur, Brian Navarro, about his journey as a business owner followed by two classic interviews with: 1) New York Times Bestselling author, Dr. Robin Cook about his book, Charlatans. To date Robin Cook has written a total of thirty-seven worldwide bestsellers, which have sold hundreds of millions of copies. Most all of Dr. Cook’s books have been written to elucidate various medical/biotech ethical and public policy issues, particularly abo...
What to uplift your community? Run for office. Erin sits down with former school board member and city councilman, Tobin Brinker, to give you the information you need to start your journey to become an elected official. Send us comments and thoughts.
Gerzón Ceseña from Making Hope Happen Foundation and an update from Adam Russell from Services and Solutions 4 Business, on the economy. Send us comments and thoughts.
It is back to school time, and veteran teacher, Tobin Brinker, talks about education followed by a conversation with Veronica Garcia from Inland Counties Legal Services. Veronica talks about the Guardianship Law program at ICLS. Send us comments and thoughts.
Erin chats with entrepreneur, Monica Robles, followed by a discussion with author and historian, Andrew Roberts about his book, CHURCHILL: WALKING WITH DESTINY. Send us comments and thoughts.
Adam Russell with a economics update and Erin talks about protecting yourself from manipulation Send us comments and thoughts.
Matthew Kugizaki and Tessie Solorzano from the Inland Counties Legal Services discuss the important legal issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community in the Inland Empire and California followed by a classic interview with famed gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan about the importance of gut health. Send us comments and thoughts.
Business and economy correspondent, Adam Russell joins Erin followed by Carolina Rosas from Caravanserai and entrepreneur Magdalena M. Zepeda-SeLegue Send us comments and thoughts.
Joseph Kibler from Creative 7 Designs, a classic interview with Amy Chua and remembering D-Day Send us comments and thoughts.
Erin is joined by Economy and Business Correspondent, Adam Russell. What is going on with our economy? Send us comments and thoughts.
Erin discusses homelessness followed by a classic interview with entrepreneur and author, Sandy Gledhill about her book Fearless Revolution Send us comments and thoughts.
Is the banking system making you nervous? Veteran banker and finance expert, Adam Russell joins us to give us the scoop. Send us comments and thoughts.
Buckle up for this packed episode with the following interviews 1) Gigi Hannah, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area 2) Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson, about their book, WE HAVE NO IDEA: A GUIDE TO THE UNKNOWN UNIVERSE (Riverhead Books). Cham and Whiteson explore why a vast portion of our universe is still a mystery, and what a lot of smart people are doing to understand it. Along the way, and with over 400 incredible, original illustrations, they illuminate everythin...
The full interview with San Bernardino Municipal Water Department's Devin Arciniega and Miguel Guerrero about water rights, safety, and everything you want to know. Water is life and, despite the rainy winter, we are still in a drought. The second interview is a classic with Human Rights Watch Attorney, Sara St. Vincent, discusses WAYS TO HIDE IN WINTER, her politically-charged debut suspense novel. Send us comments and thoughts....
Local author and entrepreneur, Hilda Valenzuela Wendtland and Jorge Osvaldo Heredia from the Garcia Center for the Arts Send us comments and thoughts.
Erin has three interviews today: 1) Lydie Gutfeld, Director of the San Bernardino Parks Department about the development of the Parks General Plan 2) Vanessa Perez from Time for Change Foundation with a follow up on the BBOP Center and their upcoming gala 3) Devin Arciniega and Miguel Guerrero from the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department for the first of a two-part series about water in the City of San Bernardino. Send us comments and thoughts....
This episode includes the second half of Erin's conversation with college president and publisher, Gloria Macias Harrison followed by Herb Bennett and Celia Garcia with their innovative efforts in San Bernardino: EVOOVE and The Pact. Send us comments and thoughts.
We are celebrating intergenerational wealth building today. We are joined by: How to get into your first home with Eric Aseidu from First Citizen's Bank and Hyepin Im from FACE LA. They are talking about the Black Homeownership Fair scheduled on March 25th. How to start and grow your own business with Caravanserai Project's Carolina Rosas and entrepreneur Roxana Cervantes. The SEED 2.0 initiative is underway and there are resources to be had. Send us comments and thoughts....
Veteran banker and regular guest, Adam Russell talks about the disaster at Silicon Valley Bank and what it means for banking in general followed by a discussion with entrepreneur, Krista McPhail, about her business IE Loves Yoga, a brand new studio in downtown San Bernardino. Send us comments and thoughts.
Legendary publisher, educator, and college president, Gloria Macias Harrison joins Erin for the first of a two-part conversation about her life followed by a discussion with Time for Change Foundation's Vanessa Perez about the grand opening of the BBOP Center scheduled for March 15, 2023. Send us comments and thoughts.
