Kristin Fogle is joined by Charles Parisi (filling in for Drew Schlosberg) during a conversation with Lavada England, the CEO of House of Restoration Community Connections, and actress Candace Carey. Lavada and Candace discuss the work being done to restore, renew and rebuild the lives of women and children being impacted by poverty, domestic violence and other challenges. We hear the powerful story of Lavada in her journey as well as the upcoming event, “She’s Worthy.” Our listeners are also treated to an incredible song – “Redesigners” – which is metaphorical of the work being done by House of Restoration.

Leia Brune, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen San Diego, discusses the MORE THAN PINK Walk slated for Sunday, November 5 in Balboa Park. More the 8,000 walkers, sponsors, partners, volunteers will gather to amplify their voices in support of breast cancer awareness.

Hansol Hong, CEO and Founder of Robolink, talks about his company’s impact in the nation’s largest K-12 drone competition. Hong chats about Robolink’s focus on STEM education and future job creation.

Jenna-Rose Hannah, Marketing Manager for the Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), talks about the organization’s 41st Annual Charity Golf Classic on October 27 that will be held at the Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan. She is joined by HGH resident Beth Blair, and Aimee Morrison, a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional. Blair discusses her 20 years as a HGH resident.

Betzy Lynch, CEO of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, is joined by Adam Nicoli, Sr. Director of Partnerships for the Center, to talk about the JCC’s support to its sister organization in Israel following the October 7 attack. Lynch and Nicoli discuss Shabbat San Diego, along with the Center’s vibrant partnerships and its community programs and outreach.

Devin Vodicka, CEO of the Learner-Centered Collaborative, talks about the overwhelming positive results when the focus of instruction is student-driven. Vodicka, an award-winning superintendent and author, chats about the collaborative’s growing partnership with 150 school districts across the nation, including local districts in Escondido, Encinitas, Bonsall and Poway to name a few. Vodicka’s book, Learner-Centered Leadership, has been listed as one of the four best education books of all time.

Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of highly regarded Home Start, Inc., discusses the organization’s annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival, slated for Saturday, October 28. The Festival raises funds to support Home Start’s services and programs that include a Maternity Housing Program, free parenting classes, job search assistance, among others. Home Start has been serving San Diegans in need for more than 50 years.

Juli Christensen, a therapist with the Palomar Family Counseling Service, chats about her organization’s passion to make low cost mental health care available for those in need. Christensen, a mother a 13 kids, talks about her experiences to assist parents with their parenting techniques and skills.

Stephanie Van de Wetering, a Workshop Director for The San Diego Watercolor Society, talks about the Society’s nearly 60 years of expanding the appreciation of and involvement in watermedia painting through member instruction, exhibition, community education and promotion. Van de Wetering describes the annual International Exhibition that is being held throughout October at the Liberty Station-based Society.

Ebonique Briggs, aka Pynk Stylez, talks about her winning pitch in the Jacobs Center’s Business Accelerator Program. Stylez credits longtime community leader — Cheryl Morrow — with mentoring her on her pitch, as well as providing invaluable feedback regarding Stylez’ growing business, Hair Asylum. Morrow chats about her own entrepreneurship journey, as well as her role as Stylez’ mentor.