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Spotlight on the Community

20 YEARS AND RUNNING! THE LONGEST RUNNING COMMUNITY PODCAST IN AMERICADrew Schlosberg"s Spotlight on the Community amplifies 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. Come on in and listen to the longest running community podcast in the country, now in its 20th year, brought to you by Mission Fed Credit Union,

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25:28

Organization Laser-Beamed on Reducing Food Waste and...

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2025/11/15

Alexandra White, co-founder of Produce Good, discusses their mission to recover and redistribute citrus and produce to address food insecurity in San Diego, where 850,000 residents are food insecure. Produce Good captures about 500,000 pounds of food annually, providing 1.5 servings per person. They rely on 1,500 volunteers and collaborate with various organizations. Produce Good's website offers volunteer opportunities and donation options.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The

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26:05

Townspeople's "Fund Housing, End Homelessness...

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2025/11/15

Melissa Peterman, Executive Director of Townspeople, discusses their mission to provide affordable housing and support to maintain it, aiming for a fully housed San Diego. She notes progress in reducing homelessness through affordable housing, behavioral health support, and shared housing initiatives. Melissa also discusses shared housing as a practical solution to homelessness, with over 1000 people expressing interest and 150 currently in shared housing. Townspeople's online store supports their

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29:01

Social Service Agency and Southwestern College Team...

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2025/11/15

Jess Baron, founder of Guitars And Ukes In The Classroom, along with colleagues Annie Lee, Manager of Training and Development at MAAC, and Jeannine Venegas, Early Childhood Educator at Southwestern College Child Development Center, discuss how Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom integrates music into education to promote social-emotional learning and academic growth. They offer free training to educators and provide instruments to students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged

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30:07

Transforming Lives, Restoring Relationships and...

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2025/11/15

Dr. Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC), discusses ECTLC's mission to transform lives, restore relationships, and heal communities, serving 150 children and 540 adults, including families and single individuals. She highlights the center's unique community model, which includes job training and life skills development. Dr. Hayden also emphasizes the need for community support, particularly during the holidays, and the importance of success stories in inspiring

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24:40

Operation Mental Health and Women's Veterans Center...

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2025/11/10

Rick Espitia, President and Executive Director of Wounded Warriors Homes, chats about the organization's mission, its new programs, and its Food Pantry. 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.

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26:30

Member of Iconic San Diego Family Talks About the...

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2025/11/10

Jim Jessop, a Trustee of the San Diego History Center and the Managing Partner of the Jessop Clock LLC, discusses the history of the Jessop Family and the famous Jessop Clock, which will find its new home at the San Diego History Center after a major fundraising campaign to endow the clock.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

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23:51

YMCA of San Diego County Welcomes New EVP and COO

Spotlight on the Community ·

2025/11/10

Cesar Silva, the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the YMCA of San Diego County, talks about the Y's "Two Countries, One Community" agreement; its re-branding approach to community well-being and belonging; and the Escondido YMCA.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

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31:43

Classical Pianist Shout Out Newest Book and Album

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2025/11/10

Jeeyoon Kim, a San Diego classical pianist, chats about her new book, Beyond the Keys, and her newest album, Radiance. Kim's mission: to make classical music more accessible, creating a bridge between people and classical music.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,

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25:53

Collective Impact Solutions Teams with Vista Unified...

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2025/11/02

Dr. Rebecca Celes Mendiola, CEO of Collective Impact Solutions, Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent of the Vista Unified School District, and Eve Lorentzen, President of the Vista Unified Special Education PTA, discuss their unique and impactful partnership. All three chat about the February 2026 "San Diego North County Special Education Conference and SYNC Inclusion Event."About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country,

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23:04

Company Laser-Beamed on Elevating the Voice of...

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2025/11/02

Jourdan Ziff, a former professional soccer player and Co-Founder and Director of Marketing and Growth for Her Sports San Diego, shouts out the mission of Her Sports and the challenges women's sports face due to lack of visibility.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,

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28:17

Rotary Club and Bike Riding Event Raise Critical...

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2025/11/02

Debra Gookin, Service Director and Past President of the Point Loma Rotary, is joined by Dr. Richard Stakelum, Director to the "Ride the Point" Bike Ride, and Gale Krause, widow of the bike ride's namesake, Jim Krause, a rotarian, who passed away from pancreatic cancer. Krause talks about the life-changing work of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, which has received more than $450,000 from "Ride the Point" for pancreatic research. Stakelum chats about origin of "Ride the Point," while Gookin

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27:57

Academy Promotes Building Communities Through Sports

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2025/11/02

Adrian Lawrence, Co-Owner and Director of Operations for The National Academy of Athletics, chats about the how youth sports can bridge gaps between families, schools and neighborhoods. Lawrence talks about the importance of character over competition and the power of 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

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26:33

Fleet Week's Long History of Honoring, Celebrating...

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2025/11/02

Larry Blumberg, President & CEO of Fleet Week San Diego, talks about the effect that the continuation of the government shutdown could have on one of San Diego's longstanding iconic events: Fleet Week San Diego. Blumberg discusses the mission of Fleet Week, the contributions of the military to the San Diego Community and those events that will not be affected by the shutdown.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the

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35:17

A Coming Home Moment At The San Diego Tijuana...

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2025/10/31

Escondido and San Diego's very own Gabrielle Cavassa, a renowned jazz vocalist recently signed by Blue Note Records, joins Drew Schlosberg, the Host, and Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, to discuss her success, journey, and challenges, as well as her recent virtuoso performance at the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival. 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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28:24

Local Prep Baseball Phenom Bullish on Love for...

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2025/10/30

AJ Curry, one of the country's top high school baseball players, talks about his experiences in playing in the prestigious Perfect Game All-American Classic in Petco Park; how he balances being an athlete and student; and his family's community outreach values. 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

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24:12

Mainly Mozart Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of Bringing...

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2025/10/29

Nancy Laturno, Founding CEO and Artistic Director for Mainly Mozart, chats about its mission; its youth orchestra; and the largest Mozart Festival in North America.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

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22:25

Sports San Diego Enhances Economic Impact of Regional...

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2025/10/29

Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, President of the Sports San Diego Board of Directors, and Marc Sawyer, Vice President of External Affairs, talk about the economic impact of increased tourism and hotel nights by producing events such as the annual Holiday Bowl, Rady Children's Invitational Basketball Tournament and California State Games, to name a few. 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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26:31

Top Leaders at SDSU, San Diego Community College...

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2025/10/29

Dr. Adela de la Torre, SDSU President, is joined by Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, to chat about the new collaboration and transfer agreement between the two higher education entities. Smith and de la Torre are joined by Mark Cafferty, President & CEO of the San Diego Regional EDC, to discuss EDC's partnership with SDSU and SDCCD; its inclusive growth goals; and talent initiatives.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the

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26:57

45th Annual Food Drive Aims to Help the 860,000 San...

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2025/10/29

Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships, to talk about the Food Bank's 45th Annual Food Drive; the huge number of San Diego County residents that experience daily food insecurity; and strategies to deal with food shortages due to the government shutdown and federal funding cuts.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the

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32:31

Local Credit Union's Use of Agile Methodology Leads...

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2025/10/29

Amber Nguyen, Vice President of Process Innovation & Transformation Leader for Mission Fed Credit Union, discusses the use of Agile methodology to significantly improve its operational performance. Amber chats about the variety of careers at Mission Fed, as well as the credit union's long history of community outreach.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.

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