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

Lawyer and Biking Enthusiast Promotes Bike Safety and Sustainable Bike Trails

Joshua Bonnici, Founder of the Bonnici Law Group and a San Diego Mountain Biking Association Board Member, chats about importance of bicyclists and motorists understanding the rules of the road to ensure that each can share the streets safely. Bonnici talks about the Association’s fundraising work for sustainable bike...

San Diego Company “Bears” Down with Natural CBD Products

Halee Kalevitch and Andrea Kelley, Co-owners of Bear Necessities, Co., talk about their THC-free CBD products that are 100% hand-made. Kalevitch and Kelley discuss the diverse uses of the products.

Highlighting the History of the Automotive Culture in San Diego County is Job #1 for this Museum

Lenny Leszczynski, Executive Director of the San Diego Automotive Museum, chats about the importance of highlighting how our county’s rich automobile culture is interwoven in our region’s history. Leszczynski talks about the recent re-opening of the museum; it’s current exhibit featuring cars of the 1970s; and the restoration of...

Local Agency Epitomizes Interactivity with Major Brand Clients

Reid Carr, Founder and CEO of Red Door Interactive, discusses his company’s core values that has led to it’s growth as one of the region’s top marketing agencies servicing major brand clients. Carr talks about Red Door’s laser-beamed approach to data driven marketing strategies and initiatives for its clients.

Foundation Addresses Rise in Childhood Domestic Violence Due to COVID-19

Kristie Bruce-Lane, Founder and President of The Thumbprint Project Foundation, chats about the Foundation’s mission to aid in the transitional process of homeless children who have been impacted by childhood domestic violence. Bruce-Lane talks about the organizations that have partnered with the Foundation to combat the cycle of domestic...

Newly Launched Local Company Intertwines Cannabis and Art to Build Brand

Matthew Trautt, Founder and CEO of his recently launched CLSICS (pronounced “Classics”), business, to talk about his company’s lifestyle brand that is founded on the intersection of cannabis and art.

Diversity and Inclusiveness are Hallmarks of Lawrence Family JCC

Betzy Lynch, CEO of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, discusses the Center’s recent re-opening; its JCC Cares Initiative; and its Inclusion Playground Grant Award.

Venerable Credit Union’s Partnerships Provide Wide-Ranging COVID-19 Financial Support

Todd Lane, President & CEO of California Coast Credit Union, chats about the credit union’s emergency relief loan programs, along with it’s partnership with the City of San Diego and San Diego Grantmakers to establish a San Diego Small Business Grants Fund–COVID19. Lane talks about Cal Coast’s donation to...

Resiliency Enables Foster Youth Organization to Exceed Fundraising Goal

Don Wells, Executive Director of Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), and Virgo Villajin, Education/Outreach Manager for JIT, talk about the success of their virtual annual event that netted $24,000 above their $700,000 goal. Wells and Villajin, discuss how JIT’s “College Bound” program is and other JIT services...