Dr. Ashanti Hands, President of San Diego Mesa College, proudly shouts out her college's innovative programs and courses that meet the current and future goals of its diverse student body. Dr. Hands chats about Mesa's Meditation Garden, its Wellness Vending Machines, MESA Center, the Small Business Virtual Incubator and its two Baccalaureate Degree offerings.
Aug 30, 2024•35 min
Veronica Perondi, Executive Director of LEAD San Diego, and Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, an EVP at National University and the Chair of the 2024 LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards, talk about this year's honorees that will be recognized on September 19 at Humphrey's Half Moon Marina. Perondi and Roland-Heinrich chat about LEAD's three programs: Advance, Influence and Impact.
Aug 23, 2024•30 min
Renato Paiva, Executive Director of Access Youth Academy, shouts out the mission of the Academy, which focuses on transforming the lives of underserved youth through academic enrichment, health and wellness, social responsibility and leadership through sports, namely squash. Paiva, a champion Brazilian squash player and at one point the world's 10th ranked squash player, discusses how squash will be introduced at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the leadership role that the Academy will play in...
Aug 23, 2024•26 min
Alex Nunez, Chief Growth Officer for Neighborhood Healthcare, and Dr. Edgar Bulloch, the organization's Assistant Chief Medical Officer, discuss the massive reach of the health center, accumulating more than 500,000 visits at its 29 locations through San Diego and Riverside Counties. Nunez and Dr. Bulloch highlight the myriad services and programs of Neighborhood Healthcare.
Aug 23, 2024•29 min
Connor Boyd, Associate Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company and a performer in Company's production of 35MM, A Musical Exhibition , and Mia Dawson, also a 35MM, A Musical Exhibition performer , chat about the unique production. Boyd and Dawson talk about the Theatre's Fall classes; its school partnerships; and Trinity Tots.
Aug 23, 2024•26 min
Raul Prieto Ramirez, Artistic Director for the Spreckels Organ Society, discusses the history of the iconic Spreckels Organ; the Society's mission; and the San Diego International Summer Organ Festival. Prieto Ramirez is joined by Michael Gerdes, Director of Orchestras at SDSU and the conductor of the August 19 "Organ & Orchestra Concertos."
Aug 23, 2024•30 min
Jose Cruz, longtime CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, chats about the 38-year history of the Council, along with The Truth About Reading Documentary, that delves into the illiteracy problem in our country and proposed solutions for a future where every child learns to read proficiently.
Aug 16, 2024•27 min
Attorney Dawn Hall Cunneen, Founding Partner of Cunneen Booth LLP, discusses the importance of having a trust to ensure that estates do not go into probate. Cunneen talks about the Corporate Transparency Act, a requirement that many small business owners are unaware that they have to complete.
Aug 16, 2024•24 min
David Boone, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, discuss the mission of their respective organizations; the enormous financial impact of the military in our region; the annual SDMAC Achievement Awards event slated for August 22; and the Foundation's upcoming reception and auction at the event.
Aug 16, 2024•31 min
Joe Sammartino, the new Board Chair for Access Youth Academy, talks about the Academy's expansion of school partners and students they are serving. Sammartino is joined by Blair Sadler, immediate past Board Chair, to chat about squash being designated as an Olympic sport for Los Angeles in 2028 and for the Academy to play a major role in expanding its pilot program at the 2028 Olympics.
Aug 16, 2024•30 min
Shelley Zimmerman, Retired Chief of Police for San Diego, discusses her involvement in reforming Proposition 47 by taking a leadership role in placing Proposition 36 on the November ballot. Zimmerman chats about the homelessness crisis in our region, along with her passion to ensure police are able to use technology to prevent and solve crime.
Aug 09, 2024•31 min
Lindsey Purdie, Executive Director of The Crossroads Foundation, is joined by Candice Reed, a PR Consultant for the Foundation, to discuss its mission, vision and services. Purdie and Reed discuss their personal connections to the Foundation.
Aug 09, 2024•28 min
Wes Burt, Founder and Executive Director of +BOX, is joined by Nita Kurmins Gilson, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of ProduceGood, to chat about the missions of their respective organizations, and how they have teamed up to minimize food waste and ensure that those facing food insecurity receive healthy food.
Aug 09, 2024•31 min
Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center (SMSC), talks about the Center's Annual "Haute with Heart" Fashion Show and Luncheon set for August 17 at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Monies raised from the fashion show and luncheon will support SMSC's nationally recognized innovative programs that benefit and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Aug 09, 2024•26 min
When we are in studio with Cheryl Morrow, the daughter of the national legend, Dr. Willie Morrow, you can expect a conversation infused with reflection, inspiration, innovation, and wisdom. This "double" episode does not disappoint. From the state of media and a discussion of intrapreneurship to legacy and product excellence, this episode is a tour-de-force. We're also treated to some insight on her plans for the launch of the C. Morrow Inheritance line of products. We also hear Cheryl talk with...
Aug 02, 2024•54 min
Haley Veniegas, a Director of Services, for the revered San Diego Youth Services, provides the backdrop on the state of teen homelessness in San Diego, while also sharing the well thought out holistic support they provide to homeless teens. Listeners also hear about the legendary "Storefront" which is the only youth emergency shelter, often having children as young as 12.
Aug 02, 2024•34 min
Juliet Terramin, the Business Development Officer for Accessity, shares the powerful mission and incredible track record for powering up local entrepreneurs with access to capital, knowledge, know how, and other supportive services. Having started 30 years ago with five loans for $6,000 in total, Accessity has now made over $70 million in loans, with $11 million alone in 2023. Listen in and learn all about this incredible business launch powerhouse, including their new EMERGE loan.
Aug 02, 2024•30 min
Nicky Moore, the Director of Training & Operations for Shelter To Soldier, joins the show in studio to share how they adopt dogs from shelters and train them to become companions to our veterans. Learn all about the 18 month training process and how lives get changed. You'll also hear about their upcoming "Be The Light" gala at L'Auberge on August 18th.
Aug 02, 2024•29 min
Taylor Wiesner, a client of Guiding Hands for 14 years, is joined by her Mom, Lori Wiesner, and Falon Leszczynski, the Vice President of Operations, and does an outstanding job of allowing listeners to feel the sense of family and love she feels from Guiding Hands. With 28 homes, 4600 clients,1000 employees and 55 years of service, Guiding Hands has managed to maintain its award-winning excellence in helping children and adults with intellectual and learning disabilities.
Jul 25, 2024•28 min
Jimmy Figueroa, the Manager of Donor Relations for True Care, delivers a compelling story about the True Care approach to delivering comprehensive, affordable and culturally sensitive services in its 23 community health centers. Through a hub & spoke model framed with an extensive partnership network, True Care has become an indispensible safety net for over 65,000 clients annually. Jimmy also makes a great case for the need for donations to fund the financial gaps for many of the services p...
Jul 25, 2024•29 min
Betty Mohlenbrock, the Founder and President of Reading Legacies, is joined by Paul Bowers, Board Member, to share the inspiring and life changing work taking place at Reading Legacies. Focused on facilitating the development of supportive and lasting relationships for children through reading, Betty and Paul touch hearts and minds with stories of impact, stories of lives changed by being able to read to their children while distant.
Jul 25, 2024•58 min
Luke Harmon, the Director of Entertainment Operations, joins in studio to share the incredible mission of TERI, empowering individuals with special needs, while changing the lens by which they are seen. Luke shares the role of music and entertainment at TERI and the Campus of Life, while inviting all to come out and check out shows at The Bornemann, a brand new 200-seat live entertainment venue.
Jul 24, 2024•32 min
Kris Kelly, Director of Partnerships for the San Diego Senior Community Foundation, is joined by the Foundation's Marketing Director, Thomas Sherman, to talk about the Foundation's vision of a world where all seniors enjoy a healthy, dynamic way of life. Kelly and Sherman discuss their Senior Center Master Plan and "No Senior Alone" Campaign
Jul 19, 2024•32 min
Stephanie Nichols-Rodas, Director of Communications for Rally4Reilly & Friends, chats about her spinal injury story; the mission of the organization; and how she helps others with spinal cord injuries to thrive and not just survive. Nichols-Rodas is joined by Mark Daggett, the Founder and Executive Director of Rally4Reilly & Friends, to chat about the organization's fundraising events.
Jul 19, 2024•26 min
Kerri Fox, Executive Director and CEO of Resounding Joy, discusses her organization's dedication to transforming lives through the healing power of music therapy. Fox chats about the clients they serve.
Jul 19, 2024•22 min
Karen Van Ness, Treasurer of the San Diego Association Realtors, talks about the myriad educational programs offered to the Association's massive membership.
Jul 19, 2024•29 min
Teresa Valenzuela, Community Outreach Manager for the San Diego Futures Foundation, and Irina Prokhorova, Lead Digital Navigator for the Foundation, discuss the Foundation's mission and its Digital Bridge Initiative.
Jul 11, 2024•30 min
Capt. Todd Perry, USN SEAL (Ret.) and the Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego, chats about the securing of Downtown San Diego location for the Museum. Perry talks about the history of the Navy SEALS and its legacy in San Diego.
Jul 11, 2024•26 min
Steven Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Honorguard Coffee and a retired USMC Staff Sergeant, discusses how providing resources to pair veterans with service dogs is an important piece of solving the veteran suicide crisis. Ferguson talks about his gripping personal story and how his Border Collie service dog -- Venus -- has helped him recover from an intensely dark period in his life after retiring from the Marine Corps.
Jul 11, 2024•25 min
Mark Powell, 2024 President-Elect of the San Diego Association of Realtors, chats about SDAR's mission; the stripping of private property rights; why homes are so expensive in San Diego; and the Association's key initiatives.
Jul 11, 2024•31 min
