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

For “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” Event Leader the Disease is Up Front and Personal

Ryan Cottingham, a member of the San Diego “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” Executive Team,
shares his personal experience with the devastating disease.  Cottingham chats about the Alzheimer’s Association San Diego and Imperial Chapter’s programs and community outreach.

40 Years and Counting … San Diego’s Mission Fed Artwalk Recognized as One of Top 5 Art Festivals in United States  

Jacob Rocha, Director of Business Operations for ArtWalk San Diego, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public and Community Relations Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, to shout out this year’s Mission Fed ArtWalk in Little Italy.  

Veterans Memorial Celebrates 70 Years with Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Marines Who Fought in Battle of Sangin Afghanistan  

Neil O’Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined by Nathaniel Donnelly, Membership Program Manager, to discuss the Memorial’s 70th Anniversary events, along with its annual Memorial Day Celebration honoring the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines who fought in the Battle of Sangin in the Fall and Winter of 2010 and 2011.  

Award-Winning Foundation Celebrates 20 Years in Bridging Weekend Food Insecurity Gap in Impoverished Neighborhoods  

Angela Brannon-Baptiste, Co-Founder and President of the Board for It’s All About the Kids Foundation, chats about Foundation’s mission and her 20-year journey in bridging the weekend food insecurity gap in impoverished communities.

Write Out Loud Teams with Herbalist to Celebrate NEA’s “Big Read”  

Veronica Murphy, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Write Out Loud, and Cindy Saylor, an Herbalist and Community Educator, talk about this year’s NEA “Big Read” book selections of Circe and Mythology, and the community programming around the books. Saylor describes the Tea Tasting with The Sorceress event that she lead at the end of April.

Educator/Theater Artistic Director Relentless in Showcasing All Aspects of Theatre

Sean Boyd, Co-Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), chats about TTC’s programs and its outreach to anyone interested in the world of theater, and its work with the San Diego County schools.  Boyd discusses the TTC play, I Love You Because.  

Nonprofit Celebrates 30 Years Challenging Underserved Youth to Excel in Life Skills Through Golf

Jennifer Pillsbury, CEO/Executive Director of Pro Kids, First Tee San Diego, is joined by Roberto Rodriguez, a Pro Kids, First Tee board member, to chat about the mission of the organization; it’s locations in City Heights and Oceanside; and its need for support of its program and events.  Rodriguez talks about his personal journey as a Pro Kids participant when he was in middle school to his role as a Board member, and everything in-between.

Director and Actress Share Thoughts on Common Ground Theatre’s STEW Production

Yolanda Franklin, Artistic Director of Common Ground Theatre and the Director of the play STEW, and Jamaelya Hines, an actress in STEW, discuss the play, and the mission of the 40-year-old theater.

Revered Deli and Caterer Owner Shares His Secret Sauce to Entrepreneurial Success

Manny Keriakos, Owner of the Cheers Deli and Golden Cheers Catering, talks about experiences from his 35 years of being a successful entrepreneur.