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Spotlight on the Community

Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting, proudly presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, we have been amplifying the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels. These curated community conversations are brought to you by Mission Fed

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25:49

By, For and About the Military: Building Community...

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2026/04/10

Nico Marcolongo, Advisory Committee Member for the G.I. Film Festival, and Jeanne Scott, producer of "The Craftsman," a G.I Film Festival entrant, discuss how films by, for, and about the military help bridge the gap between veterans and the broader community. They explore veteran leadership, community impact, and why supporting the May 6-8 G.I. Film Festival at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park matters to civic and business leaders alike. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and

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23:25

Not Your Traditional Historical Society: A Look at...

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2026/04/10

Lauren Lockhart, Executive Director of the La Jolla Historical Society, discusses the Society's innovative historic preservation, and how arts and culture drive community engagement. Lockhart chats about the Society's 27th Annual Secret Garden Tour fundraiser, the Space Maker exhibition and its "Growing Together Family Festival." Discover how interdisciplinary exhibitions, school partnerships, and family festivals create meaningful ROI for purpose-driven leaders. Listen Where You Live!About

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32:32

UC San Diego and County of San Diego Bullish on...

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2026/04/10

Morgan Appel, Assistant Dean and Instructor for UC San Diego Teacher and Community Education, Steve Lockett, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Prosperity for the County of San Diego, and Eden Brukman, Chief Sustainability Officer for the County, talk about the green economy and regional collaboration. They explore how sustainability, workforce development, nonprofits, and the military can drive long-term economic prosperity and climate resilience for the community. Listen Where You

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25:18

Music Meets Memory: Advancing Brain Health,...

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2026/04/10

Janet Hamada Kelley, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association San Diego Imperial Chapter, and David Crean, the Alzheimer's Association's Brilliance Gala Chair, discuss brain health, caregiving leadership, and the "Music Meets Memory" innovation transforming dementia care. Discover how philanthropy, research investment, and corporate social impact can change the trajectory of Alzheimer's for local families and workplaces. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight

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28:21

Walden Family Services: 50 Years in Breaking the...

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2026/04/10

Teresa Stivers, CEO and Sales Manager of Walden Family Services, and Haley, former Walden Family Services foster youth, discuss breaking the foster care‑to‑homeless pipeline through housing, education and life‑skills programs. They dive into leadership, corporate social responsibility, and strategic philanthropy for executives who want to drive measurable community impact and support youth independence. ListenWhere You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the

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32:42

Meeting Students Where They Are: Guided Pathways and...

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2026/04/04

Wes Lundburg, President of San Diego Miramar College, and Rodrigo Gomez, an English faculty member and AI innovator, discuss faculty‑led, student‑centered AI initiatives, guided pathways and building an ethical talent pipeline for the modern workforce. Lundburg and Gomez are bullish on how community colleges meet students where they are in their education journey, while preparing them for an AI‑driven future.Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is

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22:35

Connecting Communities to Empower Lives with Hope For...

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2026/04/04

Caroline Grondin, Founder and Executive Director of Grondin Community Bridge, discusses the mission of her organization to link San Diego communities to bring resources, human capital and support to underrepresented students. Grondin chats about her Circle of Impact program that funds pantries, garden and parent programs.Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew

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29:51

Not Just a Bill, It’s a Movement – SB 1407 and...

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2026/04/04

David Boone, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), and Jim Gruny, Community Liaison Officer for MCRD San Diego, discuss SB 1407 that calls for a full tax exemption on military retirement pay. Boone and Gruny explain why retaining veterans is a strategic advantage for California’s economy. They break down the data on military-driven economic impact, skilled talent pipelines and what business leaders and policymakers can do to support this movement. Listen Where You

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32:24

A Spirit of Joy Instrumental in Leading a Terminal...

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2026/03/30

Neville Billimoria, Chief Marketing Officer at Mission Fed Credit Union and organizer of the May 9 "Joy Jam," is joined by Shayna Kaufmann, a forensic psychologist and cancer patient, and her husband, Eric Kaufmann, a leadership coach, to talk about how Shayna's "spirit of joy" played a key role in her amazing journey from terminal cancer to full remission. Billimoria discusses how the May 9 event at the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living from 3:00-7:00 p.m. will mesh community, music, healing and

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16:42

USS Midway Live Event: Pete Mirisola Discusses SB...

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2026/03/27

Welcome to a SPECIAL "fusion" episode created between "Spotlight" and "Mission: San Diego Mission" to discuss SB 1407, an initiative to exempt military pensions from California state taxation. The episode took place on the USS Midway to support a press conference held by the San Diego Military Advisory Council and its CEO, David Boone. In this episode, Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, filled in for Drew Schlosberg and David Boone (the co-host of Mission: San Diego Military) and was

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26:02

USS Midway Live Event: SB 1407 and The Economic and...

Spotlight on the Community ·

2026/03/27

Welcome to a SPECIAL "fusion" episode created between "Spotlight" and "Mission: San Diego Mission" to discuss SB 1407, an initiative to exempt military pensions from California state taxation. The episode took place on the USS Midway to support a press conference held by the San Diego Military Advisory Council and its CEO, David Boone. The special episode of two Cloudcast Media podcasts, co-hosted by Charles Parisi and Noa Brady discussed the importance of retaining veterans in California. Guests

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27:59

Preparing Critical Thinkers for Jobs That Don't Exist...

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2026/03/27

Dr. Moises Aguirre, Superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District , discusses opening doors of opportunity through college and career pathways in a binational border region. Aguirre shares how community schools, cross-border partnerships, and regional collaboration with business and education leaders are building a stronger, future-ready workforce. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the

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30:26

Leading the Transformation of the Aging Experience

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2026/03/27

Michael McHale, President and CEO of St. Paul's Senior Services, unpacks the "tsunami of seniors," the hidden middle and our region's fastest growing homeless population ... seniors over 55. Learn how housing, healthcare and community partnerships can transform the aging experience and protect Social Security-era retirees. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew

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24:55

Combat Senior Isolation and Promote Healthy Aging:...

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2026/03/27

Meagan McKissick, Vice President of Philanthropy for San Diego Oasis, and Michelle Irby, Intergenerational Tutor Program Manager, discuss combating senior isolation, promoting healthy aging and scaling intergenerational tutoring across local schools. They share how people can help with community impact through corporate philanthropy, cross-sector partnerships and engaging employees as volunteers to support low-income and at-risk older adults. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

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30:18

True Love, Not Tough Love': Meeting People Where They...

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2026/03/27

Gretchen Burns Bergman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of A New PATH, shares how "heart not harm" and harm reduction strategies are saving lives and creating safer neighborhoods. She discusses addiction as a public health issue, the Moms United to End the War on Drugs program and how business and civic leaders can support effective community solutions. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country,

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31:06

From 'Think Tank to Do Tank': Building a Community...

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2026/03/27

Tad Parzen, President and CEO of the Burnham Center for Community Advancement, discusses building a "think tank to do tank" that uses data-driven civic dialogue to make the region a better place to live, work, and play for all. Parzen shares how cross-sector collaboration, the One SD initiative and a problem-solving mentality over polarization can provide dividends for long-term regional goals and objectives. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community"

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15:24

Everyone Knows Someone Affected by Breast Cancer: How...

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2026/03/20

Merrilee Neal, former Board Chair and top fundraiser for Susan G. Komen San Diego, and Leia Brune, Executive Director of Komen, discuss leadership, surviving breast cancer, and scaling impact through $1.1B in breast cancer research. Neal and Brune share how corporate leaders and executives can drive health equity, employee engagement, and community impact through strategic philanthropy and advocacy. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the

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24:23

Addressing the Rise of Breast Cancer in Our Younger...

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2026/03/20

Alexis Kimpl, a publicist and young breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Rebecca Shatsky, medical oncologist and clinical trials leader at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center, chat about the rising rates of breast cancer among younger women. Kimpl and Shatsky talk about the power of patient advocacy and the impact of research-driven care. Hear how intuition, early detection and community partnerships like Susan G. Komen shape healthier, more resilient workplaces and communities. Listen Where You Live!About

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18:50

Don't Wait for the Wake Up Call: Coming Home to...

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2026/03/20

Krystia Rae, founder of Lavande Vitality House and a breast cancer survivor, shares how facing mortality reshaped her approach to leadership, wellness and impact. She discusses practical ways how people can experience fulfilling lives, lead with purpose and build heart-centered organizations. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight"

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20:57

A Journey for All: Support Circles, Patient...

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2026/03/20

Lauren Murphy, Vice President of Business Development at Prime Therapeutics, Executive Committee Member at Susan G. Komen San Diego and a 20-year breast cancer survivor, is joined by Abby Kim, Oncology Pharmacist and Director of Clinical Strategy at Prime Therapeutics, to discuss precision medicine, oncology innovation and patient navigation. This episode dives into how research, clinical trials and addressing financial toxicity and social determinants of health create better outcomes for cancer

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