Phil Johnson, Director of The 39 Steps play, is joined by actress Melanie Mino, to chat about the rip-roaring comedy that runs from October 27 through November 19 at the Scripps Ranch Theatre. Johnson and Mino talk about the versatile actors portraying more than 50 roles.

Jasmine LeFlore, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, talks about her organization’s mission; her personal journey as a diverse engineer; and her program’s impact on underserved students.

Neil O’Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, the Memorial’s Marketing & Communications Director, chat about the November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony that will feature former U.S. Attorney and Vietnam Veteran, Robert S. Brewer, and US Navy Commander Henry James Bedinger, a Vietnam Vet and former POW. O’Connell and Wessman-Lavelle discus the Memorial’s 70th Anniversary in 2024, along with the launch of monthly membership subscriptions.

Kristin Fogle is joined by Charles Parisi (filling in for Drew Schlosberg) during a conversation with Lavada England, the CEO of House of Restoration Community Connections, and actress Candace Carey. Lavada and Candace discuss the work being done to restore, renew and rebuild the lives of women and children being impacted by poverty, domestic violence and other challenges. We hear the powerful story of Lavada in her journey as well as the upcoming event, “She’s Worthy.” Our listeners are also treated to an incredible song – “Redesigners” – which is metaphorical of the work being done by House of Restoration.

Leia Brune, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen San Diego, discusses the MORE THAN PINK Walk slated for Sunday, November 5 in Balboa Park. More the 8,000 walkers, sponsors, partners, volunteers will gather to amplify their voices in support of breast cancer awareness.

Hansol Hong, CEO and Founder of Robolink, talks about his company’s impact in the nation’s largest K-12 drone competition. Hong chats about Robolink’s focus on STEM education and future job creation.

Jenna-Rose Hannah, Marketing Manager for the Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), talks about the organization’s 41st Annual Charity Golf Classic on October 27 that will be held at the Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan. She is joined by HGH resident Beth Blair, and Aimee Morrison, a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional. Blair discusses her 20 years as a HGH resident.

Betzy Lynch, CEO of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, is joined by Adam Nicoli, Sr. Director of Partnerships for the Center, to talk about the JCC’s support to its sister organization in Israel following the October 7 attack. Lynch and Nicoli discuss Shabbat San Diego, along with the Center’s vibrant partnerships and its community programs and outreach.

Devin Vodicka, CEO of the Learner-Centered Collaborative, talks about the overwhelming positive results when the focus of instruction is student-driven. Vodicka, an award-winning superintendent and author, chats about the collaborative’s growing partnership with 150 school districts across the nation, including local districts in Escondido, Encinitas, Bonsall and Poway to name a few. Vodicka’s book, Learner-Centered Leadership, has been listed as one of the four best education books of all time.