Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

Hosted ByDrew Schlosberg

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

San Diego Service Organization Prepares the 100th Anniversary

Jose Cruz, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, talks about preparations for the Club’s 100th Anniversary in two years. Cruz chats about the Club’s programs and services, and it’s push to increase its membership.

Business Improvement Association Helps El Cajon Blvd. Businesses Navigate Challenges During COVID-19

Tootie Thomas, Executive Director of the El Cajon Blvd. Business Improvement Association (BIA), is joined by Beryl Forman, the Association’s Marketing and Mobility Coordinator, to talk about the BIA’s support of its 1,000 members during the pandemic; it’s leadership role in Transit Oriented Development; and its Blvd 2020 Plan.

Underrepresented Students Thrive in Institute’s Rigorous Hands-On Life Science Immersion Research Experiences

Goran Bozinovic, Founder and President & CEO of the Boz Life Science Research and Teaching Institute, chats about his vision for life science education; the mission of the Institute; and hands-on life sciences experiences underserved students receive during their work at the Institute.

“Storytelling” Media Company Experiencing Meteroic Growth Showcasing Local Brands and Social Impact Organizations

Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, discusses his company’s early success in providing myriad platforms and programs for local brands and nonprofits to showcase their diverse stories.

Pandemic Not Slowing Down “Life-Changing” Work of Options For All

Ken Barnes, President & CEO of Options For All, talks about the organization’s mission to empower individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain independence and become fully participating members in their communities. Barnes discusses Options For All’s “Community Engagement Program,” “Film & Media Studies Program” and “Bow...

Law Enforcement Veteran Celebrates 10 Years of Enhancing School Safety

Jeff Kaye, Founder of School Safety Operations, Inc., discusses how his quarter of a century experience in law enforcement has helped him enhance the safety operations of the many school district’s he serves.

Flexibility and Adaptability Key to Prime Executive Offices Success

Sonya Orme, Founder of Prime Executive Offices, chats about the need for her business to pivot quickly in this COVID-19 era to provide comfortable office spaces and services to help business professionals adapt to the “new normal” working conditions during the pandemic. Orme talks about the shift to digital...

MiraCosta College Career Institute Offers Accelerated Work Skills Programs

Linda Kurokawa, Executive Director of Community Education and Workforce Development at MiraCosta College’s Career Institute, discusses the Institute’s “game-changing” and innovative curriculum that prepares students of all ages for the changing world of work landscape.

It’s All About Transparency for Etha Natural Medicine

Alexander Karp, Co-Founder and Head of Development for Etha Natural Medicine, talks about the company’s mission and products, along with its support of frontline grocery store workers.