Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

Authors Share Insights on the Book Publishing Business and Their Recent Books

Tammy Greenwood, the author of 14 novels, including her latest work, Such a Pretty Girl, is joined by her San Diego Writers, Ink. colleague, Amy Waller, author of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies: Sweet & Savory Secrets of Surviving the Writing Life, to share their insights on the writing process.

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Versatile Theatre Company Provides Myriad Experiences for All Ages

Connor Boyd, Associate Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), is joined by Adriana Cuba Cuentas, Marketing Coordinator for the Company, to chat about TTC’s history, outreach to San Diego County schools, its Grown Up Stage performances and partnerships.

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National Health Icon Shouts Out Success of Access Youth Academy

Blair Sadler, former CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital, longtime national health leader and Board Chair of the Access Youth Academy, talks about the Academy’s successful 16-year run. Sadler discusses his recent book (P)LUCK that he co-authored with his twin brother, Alfred. The 15 thought-provoking chapters of (P)LUCK are being developed as an audio curriculum by Cloudcast Media.

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Innovation and Forward-Thinking at Core of Noah Homes Success in Caring for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Molly Nocon, CEO of Noah Homes, chats about her organization’s mission to provide exceptional residential care and choices for adults with developmental disabilities. Nocon talks about their programs and recent Enchanted Village success. Nocon discusses the need to work with forward-thinking public servants in the adult developmentally challenged space.

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Annual Scholarship Fund and Nationally Recognized High School Baseball Tournament Tops Tireless Downtown San Diego Lions Club Current Projects

Douglas Wahl, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, and Jon Mosier, Lions Club First Vice President, discuss the Club’s annual scholarship fund that provides assistance to graduating high school students that plan on attending universities and community colleges. Wahl and Mosier talk about the Lions High School Baseball Tournament this Spring … the largest high school baseball tournament in the nation — along with Lions Camp Jack and other Club projects.

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Cultivating Nonprofit Organizations is Job #1 for Nonprofit Solutions

Christiana Tasto, Executive Director of Nonprofit Solutions, is joined by her Board Chair, Holly Baughman, to talk about their ogranization’s focus on training and development of regional nonprofits. Tasto and Baughman chat about NP’s Mobile Leadership Academy and IDEA concept.

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Institute Empowers Inclusive Innovation and Leadership in Education

Perla Myers, Executive Director of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, talks about the Institute’s mission to advance inclusivity and leadership in education; its new National Science Foundation-funded project: eSPAC3; and its Pactful and Global Innovation Jacobs Teen Challenge.

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Release of Annual Military Economic Report Highlights Massive Impact of Military in Our Region

RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), chats about the recent release of SDMAC’s annual Military Economic Impact Report which highlighted the $36 billion in direct and indirect defense spending that resulted in 356,000 jobs and had a $56.2 billion impact on the region’s economy. Balmert talks about the NAVAR redevelopment and upcoming SDMAC Breakfast meetings.

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Legion Leading Efforts to Grow Rugby in Southern California

David Haigh, Executive General Manager of the San Diego Legion — San Diego’s Major League (MLR) Rugby team — is joined by Legion head coach, Danny Lee, to discuss the 2023 MLR season; its home field at Snapdragon Stadium; growing awareness of rugby in the region; and the unique values and culture of rugby.

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