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Stop & Talk

Grant Oliphant, Prebys Foundation, Crystal Pagestopandtalkpodcast.com
Join Grant Oliphant and Crystal Page as they sit down to explore the vibrant and evolving landscape of San Diego County, through the lens of the Prebys Foundation's mission and vision. In Stop & Talk, Grant and Crystal engage in thought-provoking conversations with local leaders, changemakers, and community builders who are passionate about creating a more inclusive, purposeful, and opportunity-rich San Diego Each episode offers an inside look into the foundation's journey, discoveries, and partnerships while highlighting the work being done to cultivate belonging and drive positive change across the region. Whether it's amplifying the voices of upcoming leaders or fostering collaborative solutions to the region's most pressing challenges, Stop & Talk is your go-to space for inspiration and insight on what’s possible when people come together with intention and vision. Subscribe to get the latest engaging discussions that inspire action and celebrate the power of community.
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Episodes

Macedonio Arteaga Jr: Taking Time to Help People Heal is a Basic Human Function

As the Executive Director of Izcalli, a long-standing non-profit organization that works with at-risk youth, Macedonio Arteaga has a keen eye for the needs of future generations. If you combine that with his past advocacy experience in the San Diego region and his evident sense of humor, it's clear San Diego has a special and needed resource in hand. In this episode of Stop and Talk, Macedonio discusses how to strengthen communities through art and culture, how being a comedian and using humor c...

Nov 22, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Roxana Velásquez San Diego is a Cultural Center

Roxana Velásquez is the Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO at the San Diego Museum of Art. Since taking over the role in 2010, Roxana has used passion and commitment to art for all to share, invite, and inspire our region. She chooses beauty and wants each San Diegan to feel pride over the richness of our cultures and the art residing in our communities, museums, and archives. In this episode of Stop & Talk, Roxana discusses the delicate balance between the past and future in Balboa P...

Nov 15, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Sidd Vivek: We Build Resilience By Fostering Youth Empowerment and Economic Stability

In this episode of Stop & Talk, we're joined by Sidd Vivek, the President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) in San Diego County. Originally hailing from Boston, MA, Sidd now calls San Diego home and plays a crucial role in empowering young people to secure a stable and hopeful future. Sidd dives into the pressing challenges confronting today's youth, the significance of fostering inclusivity for the younger generation, and the benefits of building a network of public and private institution...

Nov 08, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Megan Thomas: San Diego Philanthropy and Nonprofits Collaborate for Positive Impact

Megan Thomas is the President & CEO of Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Hailing from San Diego, Megan has traveled the country and discovered just how much San Diego has to offer compared to other cities. Because of this, her passion for philanthropic endeavors is strong. In this episode of Stop & Talk, Megan discusses the landscape of philanthropy in San Diego, the pulse of nonprofits in a post-pandemic world and society, the impressive collaborative efforts of funders in Sa...

Nov 01, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Rafael Payare: The Symphony Orchestra is Integral to a Modern Community and Teaches Us How to Work In Harmony

Rafael Payare is the Music Director for the San Diego Symphony. Born in Venezuela and having studied in the acclaimed El Sistema music program, Rafael soon found himself traveling the globe playing the horn before eventually becoming a conductor himself and finding a home here in San Diego. In this episode, Rafael discusses the role of the conductor as a storyteller and program director, how a symphony orchestra is an integral part of any modern community and how it can teach us a lot about work...

Oct 25, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 7

john powell: Belonging is Co-Creation

In this episode of Stop & Talk with Grant Oliphant, john powell discusses how to apply the concept of belonging without othering. Dubbed the father of belonging, john encourages San Diego County to become a "region of belonging" to further a future where everyone belongs. This episode is a precursor to the community panel where local leaders discuss how they are building belonging within their organizations. john a. powell (who spells his name in lowercase in the belief that we should be "pa...

Oct 11, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 5

David Miyashiro: Personalized Education and Community Engagement are Opportunities to help students chart their own success

David Miyashiro is the Superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District . The district consists of more than 17,000 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Under David’s leadership, The White House recognized Cajon Valley School District as one of the “Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning.” As a self-described educator and public servant, David and his team identify opportunities and adapt them for schools in partnership with people across the region. He works to build the bu...

Oct 04, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Felicia Shaw: Artists Make Our Communities Safer and More Vibrant

Felicia Shaw is the Executive Director of the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition (SDRACC). In this episode of Stop & Talk, Felicia uplifts the labor of artists and how they make our communities safer and more dynamic while contributing to a more robust economy. She makes the case that artists deserve to be a line item in any budget. She believes artists express the human experience and push boundaries, making San Diego a vibrant region. Felicia dispels the myth and the validity of...

Sep 27, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Dr. Dan Calac: Community Clinics Provide Front Door Access to Healthcare

Dr. Daniel “Dan” Calac is the Chief Medical Officer at the Indian Health Council . As a boy, he grew up on the Pauma Indian Reservation, the community he serves today. In this episode of Stop & Talk, Dan recalls waiting in the car while his mother, a nurse, performed exams for residents of the reservation before returning to the Indian Health Clinic. With a dad who was a community health representative and an uncle who was one of the last medicine men in the area – Dan had ample opportunity ...

Sep 20, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Svasti Haricharan: Diversity Yields Better Outcomes

Dr. Svasti Haricharan is a scientist at the Sanford Burnham Prebys in La Jolla. Her lab focuses on the role of DNA damage repair in inducing resistance to endocrine therapy in breast cancer. Early in her career, she would have to present her research over IPA beers in the UK. (She learned to love beer as she connected with her scientific community.) While completing her postdoctoral training in Texas, her boss asked her to help him write a grant application on cancer disparities and how race aff...

Sep 13, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Stop and Talk: Teaser - Why a Podcast?

Stop and Talk is a new weekly, placed-based, podcast hosted by Grant Oliphant (CEO of the Conrad Prebys Foundation). A veteran of both podcasting and philanthropy – Grant invites us on a journey to explore building an intentional culture of deeper connection to advance wellness in the greater San Diego region. In this introductory teaser, Grant discusses how the foundation will use the podcast as a tool for learning, connection, and envisioning our shared future.

Sep 06, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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