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

The Brain Observatory and Jacopo Annese Blaze New Paths With Curriculum, Camps, and Experiences For Students

Dr. Jacopo Annese, the CEO and Founder of The Brain Observatory, sits down with Charles Parisi and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, to discuss the incredible human brain and the program he has built for students in San Diego to provide fun, engaging, and informative immersive experiences to learn about their brains.  

ABC Youth Foundation Has The RIght Combination To Lift Youth and Knock Out Challenges

Charles Parisi, Brandon Joe, and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, are joined in studio by the legendary Billy Moore, the President & CEO of ABC Youth Foundation, and his colleague, LeMar Slater.  Listeners are treated to the amazing words of Billy as he describes the vision of his Dad, the iconic heavyweight boxing champion, Archie Moore, when he started the program.  We also hear the raw emotion of Billiy as he describes the presence of his Dad each time he walks in the gym.  LeMar, a leader and a former youth in the program, discusses its importance to the community, and the lessons learned along the way.  

Pilates Room Studios Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Pioneering Work In San Diego

Charles Parisi and Brandon Joe, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, sit down with Katia Pessoa, the CEO and Founder of Pilates Room Studios, and Susan Farese, the CEO of SJF Communications, to discuss the history of pilates in San Diego, entrepreneurship and the challenges of starting a business, as well as some specials for listeners to help celebrate Katia’s 20th Anniversary!  

We also receive an update on the many happenings and new initiatives from Susan Farese, always a community champion!  

Mom of Triplets in NICU Receives Love and Support From MIracle Babies

Charles Parisi and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosts for Drew Schlosberg, sit down with Marianella Camarillo, the Executive Director of Miracle Babies, and Vanessa Osegueda, a Mom who gave birth to premature triplets. Vanessa Osegueda, shares her story of the love, support, and kindness she received from Miracle Babies while her babies remained in the NICU for 52 days.  Also discussed was the new focus on maternal mental health, something listeners will feel deeply as they listen to Vanessa. 

New Jewish Community Foundation CEO Continues To Blaze The Way for Local Philanthropy

Jeremy Pearl, the new CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation comes into the MIssion Fed Studio to have a discussion with Charles Parisi, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, abojut the wide ranging services of the organization while also providing reflections on his new role as CEO.  

Viva Villa Musica: Making Music Accessible For All

Aaron Bullard, Director of Community Partnerships for Villa Musica, is joined by Nicole Olsson, Community Program and Camp Coordinator, to talk about the organization’s year-round and summer programs, as well as its Link Up program.

SDSU School of Art Shines Light on its Design Gallery Program

Chantel Paul, Galleries and Exhibitions Coordinator for the SDSU School of Art and Design Gallery Program, talks about the program’s exhibitions; its collaboration with the World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana 2024; and the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the University Art Gallery.

Award-Winning Company Helps Hundreds of Individuals Pursue Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity

Peter Sibley, CEO of Journeys Map, is joined by Erin Tanner, Client Services Consultant, to chat about narrowing the gap between cybersecurity industry needs and available qualified candidates.  Sibley talks about the challenge employers face in filling high-paying, emerging technology jobs.

Inspiring Youth to Discover Their Purpose Leads to Success

Bobbi DePorter, Co-Founder and Board President of Community Alliance for Youth Success (CAYS), discusses the mission of the organization, its Discover Your Purpose Curriculum; and its May 31 Youth Success Conference.