Megan Dickerson, Director of Exhibitions for The New Children’s Museum, chats about the new developments taking place at the museum. Dickerson talks about the importance of the arts in everyday life, especially during this crippling pandemic. Dickerson discusses the museum’s Artist in Residence — Panca — and her current project, El Mås Allå.

Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC), and Jonathan Applebaum, Conservation Manager of the SDRVC, talk about the conservancy’s dedication to preserving natural spaces and placing importance on climate resilience, carbon sequestration, and social inclusion in their projects. Applebaum elaborates on the SDRVC’s newest acquisition of 117 acres of land…

Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, is joined by Jeff Mohr, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Cloudcast, to talk about Cause Concerts, a program that utilizes the unifying power of music for social good. Parisi chats about how he and his daughter worked together to develop the initial concept for cause concerts through…

Chris Simpson, Director of the National University Center for Cybersecurity, is joined by Bill Reid, Academic Program Director for National University’s BS in Cybersecurity, to talk about the annual SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge, which teaches middle school and high school students practical skills in a competitive setting. Simpson and Reid discuss the vast opportunities for…

John Bolthouse, Executive Director for the Friends of Balboa Park, returns to discuss new happenings in the Jewel of San Diego. Bolthouse emphasizes the importance of collaboration amongst city, philanthropic and park programs to ensure Balboa Park is properly taken care of. Bolthouse highlights projects such as the Moreton Bay Fig Tree observation deck and…

Caitlin O’Connell, renowned Elephant Scientist, Behavioral Ecologist and Author, discusses her new book, Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves. O’Connell underscores the importance of community rituals in the animal kingdom and in human society. O’Connell considers the impacts social isolation will have upon humans once the pandemic subsides.

Matt Carney, Co-Chair of the San Diego Arts & Culture Coalition (SDACC), and Executive Director of the San Diego Ballet, discusses the San Diego Arts and Culture Challenge, now in it’s it 3rd Phase to raise significant resources for artists and art organizations that have been walloped by the pandemic. Carney chats about the invaluable…

Lauren Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, Inc, is joined by Board President, Cameron Clark, to talk about the nonprofit’s efforts to help victims of abuse in the face of COVID-19 challenges. Clarke highlights the lessons Home Start has learned from the pandemic. Tancredi-Baese chats about Home Start’s Social Enterprises, which provides employment opportunities for young…

Len Novarro, an Award-Winning Journalist and Author, talks about his soon-to-be-published book, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: A Journalist’s Journey Amid the Twilight of Truth. Novarro discusses the ever-changing nature of journalism and the effect social media has had on factual and balanced reporting. Novarro, a former San Diego Tribune features editor, recounts stories from his…

Jodi Cilley, Founder and President of the Film Consortium of San Diego, chats about the vibrant San Diego film industry and the contributions of veterans and active-duty personnel to the industry. Cilley discusses the Armed Forces Film Challenge and GI Film Festival.