Steve Breen, the two-time Pulitzer Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonist, chats about his editorial cartoon career with the Asbury Park Press and The San Diego Union-Tribune. Breen talks about what opportunities are down the road. .

Dr. Roslyn Knox, Executive Director of the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation, is joined by Dr. Divya Kakaiya, CEO of Healthy Within, to discuss the quality of life for brain injury survivors and a non-medication path to treat brain health.

Sharlene O’Keefe, Executive Director of Poway OnStage, talks about its 2023-24 Professional Performance Series featuring the likes of award-winning performers such as Dave Mason and Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. O’Keefe chats about the more than 100,000 students who benefit from the organization’s Arts in Education program.

Todd Smoogen, HMC Consultant for Paylocity, talks about the company’s mission to help people achieve their best through automation, data-driven insights and engagement. Smoogen discusses Paylocity’s PCTY Gives corporate philanthropy efforts.

RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, President & CEO of the USS Midway Museum, and RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), advocate for the passage of California Assembly Bill 46 that would exclude military retirement pay from gross income state income tax purposes. Studies have shown that many veterans leave California for more “military retirement tax friendly” states. Doug Wright, CFO for Mission Fed Credit Union, discusses the potential financial wellness impact that AB46 would have on military retirees.

Jean McAlister, CEO and Founder of the McAlister Institute, and Michelle Kveen, the Institute’s Development Director, talk about the company’s 24 programs that represent a complete continuum of care for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. McAlister, who is in her 67th year of sobriety, discusses the 11th Annual Walk for Sobriety that is slated for September 30 at Liberty Station.

Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Neville Billimoria, SVP at Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss Mission Fed’s partnership with the Food Bank during San Diego Hunger Awareness Month. Castillo chats about food insecurity in our region and how businesses and individuals can work together to provide food assistance to those in need.

Paul Luangkhot, Employee Benefits Consultant for The Culture Insurance Group, chats about the company’s mission to build a better culture for one’s team, customers and community.

Dr. Erhard Vogel, Founder of Natajara Ashram, discusses his organization’s mission to promote the spiritual, physiological and psychological welfare of individuals. Vogel talks about his Expert in Life Program.

Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, talks about San Diego’s premiere choral ensemble; its use of social justice themes in its 15th Season of Concerts; and its commitment to education outreach.