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

Life Lessons Bigger Than Basketball for Coach of Lincoln High, CIF San Diego Division II Champs

Jeff Harper-Harris, the head coach for the Lincoln High Hornets, the 2023 CIF San Diego Division II Basketball champs, discusses the life lessons that he teaches his cagers day in and day out. Commitment, Teamwork, Character, Academics are just a few of the lessons that resonate with his squad. Harper-Harris also chats about the “Only The Hive” Podcast being developed with Cloudcast Media and Understand The Grind Foundation

Association Gearing Up for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Ron Lewis, Vice Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association, San Diego/Imperial Chapter, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations and Community Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, talk about the Association’s focus on raising funds for critical Alzheimer’s research; the Longest Day fundraising effort; and Alzheimer’s Association events. Pendleton chats about Mission Fed’s support of the Alzheimer’s Association and its initiatives.

“Bootleggers Ball” Showcases Organization’s More Than 55 Years of Championing Those With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Edward Hershey, President/CEO of Home of Guiding Homes (HGH), and Falon Leszczynski, Vice President of of Operations for HGH, discuss the organization’s mission; its programs and services; and its Bootleggers Ball, slated for Saturday, June 10 at the U.S. Grant Hotel.

Thrivata Empowers Individuals to Take Greater Control of Their Health and Wellness

Dr. Matt Kritz, Founder of Thrivata and Executive Director of Human Performance at UCSD, discusses the mission of Thrivata and how AI tools can personalize the process of measuring a person’s mind, body and energy competency.

Quiet Hiring Replaces Quiet Quitting as Latest Workplace Trend

Yigal Adato, Founder of Leaderato, a nontraditional leadership coaching system, chats about the newest workplace trends. Adato talks about developing one’s internal leadership qualities.

San Diego Military Advisory Council Approaching Two Decades of Advancing the Partnership Between the Military, Businesses and Community Organizations

RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses the mission of SDMAC; its key initiatives; and its iconic breakfasts featuring our nation’s leading military officers and leaders.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Praises Role of Nurse Practitioners; Addresses Nation’s 5th Leading Cause of Death: Stroke

Jason Gleason, a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force and Air National Guard, talks about his experiences as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, along with his founding of the Rocky Mountain Stroke Conference, due to his personal experience of losing his wife to stroke.

Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom’s Robust Program Enhances Music Education Throughout San Diego

Jess Baron, Founder and Executive Director of Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom (GITC), chat about GITC’s collaboration with myriad partners to expand the role of music in education and elevate student engagement by making purposeful, inclusive music a joyful and integral part of literacy, academic and social-emotional learning throughout the school day and beyond.

Youth Fit2Lead’s Unwavering Mission to Empower Youth to Unlock Their Full Potential

Karen Rangel, Founder and Youth Resilience Coach for Youth Fit2Lead, is joined by Erin Tanner, a facilitator for Youth Fit2Lead, to talk about the mission and programs of the organizations focus on empowering teenage girls.