Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, chats about his organization’s signature event, the 38th Annual Fur Ball.  Weitzman discusses the myriad programs that will benefit from funds raised from the Fur Ball.

Dr. Chris Warren, Associate Producer of Digital Composition at SDSU, talks about the new SDSU Sound Lab; his popular Echo Thief impulse response library; and the intersection between the physical world and the digital world.

Tanya Ross, CEO of the Once Upon a Book Fair, is joined by author Jolie Tunnel, to discuss the annual event that features 75 authors, whose work ranges from children’s books to young adult and older. The event will be held October 12 at the San Marcos Community Center.

Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival, chats about the Festival’s mission; its 102 films and panels; its partnership with UCSD; Joey Travolta’s inclusion films; the Women’s Film Series; and the Festival’s Impact Education Program.

Fiona Chatwin, Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica, discusses the organization’s programming; it’s expansion into Point Loma and East County; and it’s All School Recital on November 24.

Sarah Federman, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution for the University of San Diego Kroc School of Peace & Justice, and USD Graduate Student Katelyn Alam, talk about Federman’s innovative use of train travel to expose students to diverse regions of the U.S.

Wyatt Hinshaw, Founder & CEO of Fundamental Health, is joined by the mother (Cate) of Fundamental Health’s first client, to chat about the mission of the organization and how Fundamental Health connected Cate’s son with a health provider that changed the son’s life. Hinshaw and Cate discuss Fundamental Health’s impact since its December 2022 inception, along with the December 19 “Brunch with a View Gala” that will be held at the Viewpoint Brewing Company.

Makeda Cheatom, Founder and Executive Director of the World Beat Cultural Center, discusses the many programs and partnerships of the multidisciplinary cultural organization. Cheatom is joined by Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA.  Cheatom and Acosta chat about their collaboration to produce the October 25 “Rumours Un-Covered” concert that features Fleetwood Mac’s epic “Rumours” album. Cheatom talks about the Center’s new and hard-fought-for 25-year-lease with the City of San Diego.

Patti Roscoe, one of our region’s treasured community leaders, chats about her journey to form PRA Destination Management, one of the top destination management company’s in the world.  Roscoe discusses her passion for giving back through her service on myriad boards and her support of numerous nonprofit organizations.