Floyd Strayer, Team Leader and Director for Team VetPics, is joined by his talented team members, Tommy Anderson, Writer/Screenwriter/Producer/Actor, and Susan Farese, Producer/Actor/Publicist, to discuss the production of their newest film, “Life After Oblivion.” Strayer chats about his experiences during his first leap into filmmaking. Farese highlights the GI Film Festival. Anderson dispels commonly…

  Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director for the San Diego International Film Festival, chats about the upcoming festival and the changes that will be taking place this year. Mantooth details the International Shorts Festival and the special nature of the short film genre. Mantooth also chats about the festival’s joint curriculum program with SDUSD…

  Jared Basler, Co-Founder and Lead Designer of Maxable, discusses his mission to connect homeowners with the education and tools they need to build accessory dwelling units (ADU), otherwise known as granny flats. Basler chats about the myriad uses these additional units provide for homeowners. Basler also talks about the easing of state and local…

  Mary Jurgensen, Community Engagement Manager for Gary and Mary West PACE, is joined by Medical Director, Dr. Ross Colt to chat about their organization’s commitment to providing empowering care for their elderly participants. Dr. Colt elaborates on the impact COVID has had on the community West PACE serves. Jurgensen underscores West PACE’s problem-solving prowess….

  Rachael Orose, Executive Director of Words Alive, discusses her organization’s dedication to helping children, teens and families connect to the world of reading. Orose chats about the massive increase in volunteer efforts to fight against illiteracy in the community. Orose talks about how strategic philanthropy is driving her organization.

  Drew Schlosberg, Host of “Spotlight on the Community,” takes a seat in the interview chair as Stephanie San Antonio guest hosts this special episode. Schlosberg discusses his lengthy career working in the media and education as well as his goals moving forward. Schlosberg chats about his passion for education and giving back to the…

  Stephanie San Antonio, Founder and President of SSA Insurance Services, is joined by Walter Wolmart, Human Resources Director for CTM Apartment Services, to discuss their businesses’ collaborative, symbiotic business relationship. Wolmart chats about CTM’s community outreach efforts and family-oriented business model. San Antonio provides an update for her team’s “Happy, Healthy, Wealthy” challenge and…

  Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations and Community Manager for Mission Federal Credit Union, is joined by Joe Heinz, Commissioner for CIF San Diego Section, to talk about the impact of the pandemic on high school student-athletes and the return to competition. Heinz and Pendleton chat about Mission Fed’s partnership and shared-vision with CIF’s education-focused athletics…

  Jim Floros, President and CEO of the San Diego Food Bank, discusses how his organization has met the unprecedented food insecurity challenges brought on by the pandemic. Floros highlights the generosity of the community in helping the Food Bank provide for those in need. 

  Ashley Virtue, Director of External Relations for the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC), is joined by Nene and Ekene Okolo, 2021 NCRC Local Peacemaker Honorees, to chat about the NCRC’s mission and its 33rd Annual Peacemaker Awards, featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden. The Okolo sisters discuss their honored…