Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

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Mission Fed Credit Union proudly sponsors “Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community”, the Nation's longest-running community podcast, now in its 19th year. We aim to amplify the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.

Mission Fed Credit Union proudly sponsors “Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community”, the Nation’s longest-running community podcast, now in its 19th year. We aim to amplify the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.


All Episodes

Military Spouse’s Heartfelt Shout Out to USO San Diego

Yolanda Serra Martinez, a military spouse, passionately praises the “over-the-top” services and personal outreach she received from USO San Diego when her family with three young daughters moved from Houston to San Diego. Serra Martinez, who works in the public health space, is joined by Ashley Camac, Executive Director...

Longtime Service Provider’s Regional Recovery Center Lifts Up Those With Substance Abuse Disorders

Lesslie Keller, CEO and Executive Director of Episcopal Community Services (ECS), is joined by her colleague, Stacie Perez, ECS Housing & Clinical Services Director, to discuss the myriad services and programs offered by ECS’s Central East Regional Recovery Center.

Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Learn Valuable Skills With Award-Winning Filmmaker

Joey Travolta, Founder of Inclusion Films and award-winning filmmaker and director, talks about his latest documentary, Let’s Talk. The documentary will be featured in the upcoming annual San Diego International Film Festival, slated for October 15-18. Inclusion Films teaches filmmaking to individuals with developmental disabilities, with two-thirds of the...

Local Nonprofit Celebrates 100 Years of Community Outreach in San Diego

Nancy Sasaki, President and CEO of the United Way of San Diego County, is joined by Tony Russell, United Way Board Chair, to discuss the venerable organization’s impact in the county over the past 100 years and the October 8 “Virtual Centennial Celebration.” Russell, a San Diego County Regional...

Book Tackles Challenges Men Have Acknowledging Importance of Mental Health

Gabe Howard, podcast host and contributing writer of Guts, Grit & the Grind, chats about the self-help book which addresses the importance of men’s mental health. Howard discusses society’s stigmatization of mental health, and what men can do to better manage their mental health.

Those With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Thrive at Award-winning Organization

Ken Barnes, CEO of Options For All, details the organization’s past, present, and future services provided to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Gabby, an Options For All participant since 2016, talks about her favorite aspects of the services offered by the organization.

Iconic San Diego Film Festival Showcases Social Impact Movies

Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival, discusses the October 15-18 Festival schedule. This year’s festival features four drive-in movies, along with 114 films that address topics such as homelessness, prejudice, pollution, and animal and environmental extension.

New San Diego Professional Basketball Team to Launch Season in March 2021

Ken Bishop, Founder and Team Market Owner of The San Diego Guardians — a new San Diego professional basketball team whose season will launch in March 2021– is joined by Chaunteal Webb-Candler, Co-Team Market Owner and Director of Community Engagement, to chat about the team’s tryouts, marketing plans and...

Cannabis Company is All About “Cultural Cannabis”

James Shih, Co-Founder and CEO of MyGreenNetwork, discusses his company’s focus on creating a global network of thriving businesses empowered and driven by green initiatives. Shih talks about MyGreenNetwork’s “Green Quest 2020” initiative that will fund a minority-controlled business looking to become a cannabis entrepreneur.