Maria Paula Lorgia, Artistic Director for the San Diego Latino Film Festival, is joined by the Festival's Director of Development, Moises Esparza, to discuss the March 19-23 Festival that will be held at AMC Mission Valley Mall and the Digital Gym Cinema. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local po...
Mar 09, 2025•28 min
Mia Harenski, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, is joined by Jim Gruny, the Co-Chair of Rotary 33's Military Affairs Committee, to chat about the Rotary's venerable Camp Enterprise program and the impact of the Rotary's Military Affairs Committee. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podca...
Mar 09, 2025•29 min
Ruben Davis, who began serving a life sentence at 16 for a murder and robbery conviction, discusses his 38 years behind bars before being granted freedom and how his life was transformed due to the work of the Center for Employment Opportunities. Ruben is joined by Rob Smith, Site Director for the Center, to talk about the mission of the Center; April 10 event with Mayor Todd Gloria; and employment and funding opportunities. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the...
Mar 09, 2025•28 min
Jess Burger, National Operations Manager Girls Rugby, Inc., discusses the growth of girls rugby in San Diego; the upcoming season; empowerment based programming; and affordable and accessible programs. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, ...
Mar 09, 2025•25 min
Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere, a firm that advises and mentors small businesses on growth strategies, chats about her motivation to write a nonfiction book on the extraordinary journeys of 12 inspiring female CEO's. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, high...
Mar 09, 2025•30 min
Georj Lewis, President of Clayton State University, discusses the regional impact of his social mobility university. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast a...
Mar 09, 2025•18 min
Cipriano Vargas, a Vista Unified School District Board Member, chats about the importance of social mobility in the K-12 environment. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more informati...
Mar 09, 2025•18 min
Charles Welch, President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), is joined by his colleague, Matt Ceppi, Vice President of AASCU, to discuss the need for social mobility to a core component of all institutions of higher learning. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful lo...
Mar 09, 2025•16 min
Nate Hilger, author of The Parent Trap , talks about his book; the need to quit overloading parents; and a blueprint for reform. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on...
Mar 09, 2025•15 min
Octavio Martinez, President of the CSUSM Student Body, is joined by Kirra Robusto, a CSUSM Junior, to chat about the students' view on social mobility. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. ...
Mar 09, 2025•16 min
Sam Rodriguez, Associate Membership Director and Ambassador for SPARTA Pride, discusses the organization's mission; it's community outreach efforts; and the impact of reinstating a ban on transgender troops. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the pe...
Mar 05, 2025•25 min
Nora Carman, author of Tiger in My Tummy , discusses the inspiration for her book; confronting world hunger; her partnership with Kids Around The World (KATW); and her recent trip to the Dominican Republic with a KATW team. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, hig...
Mar 05, 2025•23 min
Leaders from the Fleet Science Center, A Reason to Survive (ARTS) and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center share the power of their collaborative efforts in National City focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Eric Meyer, Assistant Director of Education and Engagement for the Fleet Science Center, is joined by Olimpia Vazquez Ojeda, Program Manager of ARTS and Jeni Barajas, Director of Youth Programs for the Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, to talk about the collabor...
Mar 05, 2025•27 min
Steve Breen, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, chats about his work at inewsource; the Fentanyl Project; and illustrated storytelling. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of lo...
Mar 05, 2025•27 min
Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages, is joined by Paul Delessio, FJV's Director of Coordinated Services, to discuss its expanded services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual that include adding Psychiatry and Harm Reduction outreach to the Street Health program and innovative housing solutions. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosber...
Mar 03, 2025•35 min
Martha Martinez, Head of Research and Evaluation at SEAL, is joined by Patty Chavez, SEAL's Head of External Relations, and Izela Jacobo, Senior Director of Multilingual Education and Global Achievement for the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), to talk about the SEAL/SDCOE partnership and the importance of Multilingualism. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg fo...
Mar 03, 2025•34 min
Baltazar Perez, Director of Innovation and Partnerships for the Elementary Institute of Science, shouts out the Institute's 60-plus years of shining a light on STEM education and STEM-related careers. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, a...
Mar 03, 2025•28 min
Jasmine LeFlore, Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, and Dr. Brittany Wheeler, the organization's Director of Education, chat about their company's mission; its roots and STEM Fairs. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebratin...
Mar 03, 2025•29 min
Joseph Clevenger, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Programs for the San Diego County Office Education (SDCOE), shouts out SDCOE's bold "North Star" initiative to significantly reduce the number of students receiving free or reduced lunch by the end of the 2029-30 school year. Clevenger promotes SDCOE's 1st Annual "A Salute to Purple Star Schools" event that will recognize those schools that support military-connected students and their families. The event will be held on March 20...
Feb 24, 2025•32 min
Peter Callstrom, a longtime San Diego County community leader and new Executive Director of the Burn Institute, is joined by David Ott, the Institute's Board President, to talk about the 43-year history of the organization. Callstrom and Ott chat about the Institute's prevention and education programs; its Burn Survivor Engagement/Support Programs; and its annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser, slated for March 5. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest runnin...
Feb 24, 2025•26 min
Greg Mizel, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services for the Poway Unified School District, discusses the importance of educators' personal connection to students that create a sense of belonging at school. Mizel chats about the Herman's Way Project and the correlation between adult expectations and student achievement. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for ...
Feb 24, 2025•28 min
Catherine Breen, Founder of Stay Social Now, and Alex Kisgen, Stay Social's Director of Operations, chat about the need for adults with special needs to have a social network. Breen and Kisgen talk about Stay Social Now events and the organization's vision for the future. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of ...
Feb 24, 2025•27 min
Ted Pawela, Executive Director of The Music Company, discusses the origins of the organization; its mission; and upcoming Music Matters benefit concert on March 15. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational pow...
Feb 24, 2025•25 min
Dr. Niki Elliott, Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at the University of San Diego's School of Leadership and Education Sciences, chats about the Center's mission; the Heart-Centered Connections Certificate Program; and the Higher-Ed Professional Certificate in Trauma-Informed Neurodiversity. 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 yea...
Feb 14, 2025•47 min
Dawn Hall Cunneen, Managing Partner at Cunneen Booth LLP--a trusts and estates firm -- talks about the importance of estate planning at all ages. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For mo...
Feb 14, 2025•31 min
Mark Powell, a former Vice President of the San Diego County Office of Education, shares his seven must needed school reforms. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on C...
Feb 14, 2025•27 min
Sean Boyd, Co-Founder of the Trinity Theatre Company, is joined by Ava, a 13-year-old actress performing in Annie Jr. , and Vivian White, who is launching her professional directing debut in Seussification of Romeo & Juliet . Boyd, Ava and White discuss their beginnings in the performing arts. 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 Clo...
Feb 14, 2025•25 min
Joey Landwehr and Noelle Caliguri, actors in the Scripps Ranch Theatre premiere of WHITE , chat about their roles in the James Ijames play and the contemporary themes highlighted in the play. 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 Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebr...
Feb 14, 2025•30 min
Bob Lehman, Executive Director of the San Diego Museum Council, and Andrew Utt, Executive Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, chat about February's Museum Month that offers free admission to San Diego County museums. Lehman and Utt are joined by Brian Zumbano, Chief Development and Stewardship Officer for the San Diego Foundation. Zumbano talks about the Foundation's partnership with the Museum Council in celebration of the Foundation's 50th Anniversary. About Spotlight and ...
Feb 02, 2025•28 min
Christina Luke Luna, Chief Learning Officer for Digital Promises' Center for Learners Pathways, is joined by Bianca Alvarado, Director of Digital Promises' San Diego STEM Pathways Initiative, to discuss the mission of Digital Promise; the STEM Pathways Initiative; and the San Diego STEM Pathways Community Advisory Committee. https://digitalpromise.org/initiative/strengthening-stem-pathways-in-san-diego/ About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running commu...
Feb 02, 2025•25 min
