Fiona Chatwin, Artistic and Executive Director of Villa Musica, known as San Diego's Community Music Center, talks about the Center's history; a Prebys Foundation Grant to expand its Musica Biographies program; and its expansion to a new location in East County. 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 l...
Feb 02, 2025•27 min
Lisa Dawley, Co-Founder of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education's "Pactful" Project, is joined by Nadiah Al-Gasem, "Pactful" Project Manager, and Ashley Ahrens-Viquez, Program Operations and Engagement Manager, to discuss the "Pactful" curriculum app and how it is used by thousands of students in 35+ countries to participate in the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the ...
Jan 23, 2025•33 min
Diane Nares, Co-Founder of the Emilio Nares Foundation, is joined by the Foundation's Executive Director-- Elsa Morales Roth -- to share the Foundation's mission, programs and growth. Nares chats about her book, His Place at the Table . 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...
Jan 23, 2025•26 min
Mercedes Elridge, a San Diego Blood Bank recipient, talks about how the resources of the San Diego Blood Bank enabled her to receive life-saving regular blood transfusions. Elridge is joined by Douglas Morton, San Diego Blood Bank CEO, to discuss the Blood Bank's new facility in the Clairemont Mesa area. Morton chats about the Blood Bank's 75th anniversary year and how a business can coordinate a blood drive. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running...
Jan 23, 2025•27 min
Linda Doughty, Director of the San Diego and Imperial Counties California Student Opportunity and Access Program (SOAP), chats about Cal-SOAP's mission and services. 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 po...
Jan 23, 2025•27 min
Ballard Smith, former President of the San Diego Padres, discusses the build up to the 1984 National League Champion Padres; the iconic San Diego Chicken; Beach Boy Concerts following Padres games at Jack Murphy Stadium; and the Padres unprecedented community involvement. 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 ...
Jan 23, 2025•26 min
Charles Parisi, co-hosting for Drew Schlosberg, joined by Associate Producer Brandon Joe, enjoy a fascinating conversation with two "South County babies" who picked up their golden tickets of education and headed off to great UC universities, ultimately returning to San Diego to serve the public health needs of San Diego through the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. Enjoy listening to Maritza Gomez and Dahlia Sandoval tell their powerful and inspiring stories About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotli...
Jan 23, 2025•29 min
Stath Karras, Executive Director of USD's Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, discusses the mission of the Center; the importance of the Center's strong interaction with real estate industry leaders; and its 20-year objective. 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 storie...
Jan 17, 2025•29 min
Janine Mason, Founder and Executive Director of the Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego, talks about the Network's diverse leadership programs; including the Clare Rose Sabbatical program. 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 celeb...
Jan 17, 2025•28 min
Kim Heinle, Executive Director of the Bayside Community Center, and Adam Osorio, the Center's Associate Director of Communications, chat about the Center's ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs in the Linda Vista community; its Linda Vista Community Garden, Bayside Co-op Garden, and Linda Vista Farmer's Market; and its myriad community outreach efforts. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hos...
Jan 17, 2025•25 min
Brigadier General James A. Ryans, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD) and Western Recruiting Region, discusses MCRD's historic legacy; the Marines approach to recruiting and training; and how Marines engage with the local community and foster relationships beyond the Depot. 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 p...
Jan 17, 2025•36 min
Junee Esguerra, Chief Program Officer for the San Diego Senior Community Foundation (SDSCF), chats about how the Foundation's Senior Center Empowerment Grants are transforming the region's senior centers into vital community hubs. Esguerra is joined by Ashley Simpkins, Executive Director of Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC), whose organization has been successful in utilization the Foundation's grant program. Esguerra and Simpkins discuss the unique challenges of seniors and how SDSCF's Maste...
Jan 13, 2025•31 min
Mario Lopez, CEO and Founder of The Border Group, talks about the origins, evolution and the future of the CaliBaja region. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 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 Clou...
Jan 13, 2025•27 min
Shahriar Afshar, Executive Director of the Autism Society San Diego, chats about his role as a "Dadvocate" for families with autistic children. Afshar discusses the Society's new strategic plan that will have a dramatic impact on the lives of autism families. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful loca...
Jan 13, 2025•29 min
Dr. Nancy Jones of National University, talks about her role as the Coordinator of the SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge. Jones is joined by Rachel Lee, a Georgia Tech student majoring in Computer Science with an emphasis in Cybersecurity. Lee chats about her experiences in cyber competitions. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media...
Jan 13, 2025•23 min
Listen to Charles Parisi and Brandon Joe (guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg) sit down in studio with Courtney Pendleton, the Public Relations and Community Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, as she announces a new $500,000 " Community Is Everything Fund " to further its financial support for current and new collaborative social impact partners. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew ...
Dec 26, 2024•37 min
Guest Hosting for Drew Schlosberg, listen to Charles Parisi and Brandon Joe discuss author Dr. Sarah Federman discuss her new book "Transformative Negotiation" and the impact it can have on creating equitable futures and everyday changes. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling t...
Dec 26, 2024•31 min
Angela Zappia, Director of Development for Accessity, chats about the organization's 30 years of success in funding underserved entrepreneurs. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 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 ...
Dec 18, 2024•32 min
Randy Rebold, Event Producer of the Pine Valley Camp Christmas holiday festival, discusses the myriad attractions that attendees will experience at the festival that runs through Sunday, December 22. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, an...
Dec 18, 2024•22 min
Dr. Kat Donnelly, Founder of Azentive and its sister organization, Aswapna, and Sun Mutialu, Chief Strategy Officer, talk about their organization's initiatives of building food systems that make healthy food available locally to everyone year round. Donnelly and Mutialu discuss their goal to work with school gardens. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spot...
Dec 18, 2024•26 min
Phillip Coleman, President of the Block Club, is joined by La Raza Webb, Vice President of the Block Club, to discuss the Club's mission and its focus of supporting the Black Arts and Culture District. Webb chats about the symbiotic relationship between Afro Hair and water. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up o...
Dec 18, 2024•33 min
Enjoy this very special episode of "Spotlight" as Drew Schlosberg sits down with Deborah Serra, the author of the recently published "Lost In Thought" exploring the illusion of free will and subconscious decision making. This interview took place during a live "CloudTALKS" event held at UCSD's Studio 8980 in collaboration with UCSD Extended Studies. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Dre...
Dec 06, 2024•32 min
Mia Harenski, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, is joined by the Club's Executive Director, Jordan Maharaj, to talk about the annual Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego Award, started in 1976. Harenski and Maharaj chat about Rotaract Clubs and the outreach to seniors in our county. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up o...
Dec 05, 2024•26 min
Chris Simpson, the Director of National University's Center for Cybersecurity, discusses San Diego Cybersecurity Clinics; cybersecurity careers; students providing free cybersecurity work for small businesses; and the SOCAL Cyber Cup. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the s...
Dec 05, 2024•24 min
John Maffei, a legendary San Diego County sportswriter, chats about his 50-year career covering sports in our region. Maffei talks about a recent story he wrote about a former CIF Player of the Year who robbed a bank, was sentenced to four life terms for kidnapping and was recently paroled. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast ...
Dec 05, 2024•27 min
Derek Danziger, a longtime PR practitioner, talks about the recent release of his second children's book, Teddy the Tiny Tree. Danziger discusses the importance of storytelling and using stories to share messages of hope and perseverance. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling t...
Dec 05, 2024•28 min
Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, and Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, talk about "The Gap Minders" podcast that informs, inspires and illuminates gaps in our culture and provides solutions to tackle these gaps. Jose Cruz, a co-host of " The Gap Minders" produced by Cloudcast Media, discusses the new season ahead kicking off in January 2025. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the count...
Nov 26, 2024•33 min
Eugenia Welch, President & CEO of Alzheimer's San Diego, is joined by her colleague, Nellie Hernandez, Bilingual Dementia Educator, to chat about the organization's mission and its outreach to provide Latino families with support that address their unique needs and cultural sensibilities. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcas...
Nov 26, 2024•29 min
Dave Oates, Founder of PR Security Service and longtime crisis communications maven, discusses the "do's and don'ts of managing a crisis; the likelihood that an organization -- big or small -- will experience a crisis PR event; and how to prevent a crisis from occurring. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of p...
Nov 26, 2024•27 min
Dr. Angela Bass, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Leadership for the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), chats about SDCOE's ambitious "North Star" framework, whose goal is reduce the number of students in poverty from 51% to 35% by the end of the 2029-2030 school year. Bass talks about the "Portrait of a Graduate" and multilingual learners About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously host...
Nov 26, 2024•29 min
