Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

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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

Iconic Museum Spotlights Three Spring Exhibitions

Deborah Klochko, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), talks about the museum’s Spring exhibitions. Klochko is joined by Suda House, whose exhibit “The Water Holds Me, Photographs by Suda House,” runs from March 4 through October 15.

Renowned Artists Work Showcased at La Jolla Art Gallery

Zachary Dobbins, Gallery Manager for Bfree Studio in La Jolla, is joined by renowned artists, Glen Wilson and April Banks to discuss their exhibit at the innovative art gallery.

Home Start’s “Blue Ribbon Gala” slated for Saturday, April 29

Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, discusses the mission and programs of the child abuse prevention organization, along with its premier fundraiser, the Blue Ribbon Gala, set for Saturday, April 29 at the U.S. Grant Hotel.

Guardian Scholars Program Advance Ambitions of Foster Youth

Faye Luepton, Director of PR & Marketing for Promises2Kids, chats about the organization’s “life-changing” programs; its Pinwheels for Prevention initiative; and Foodies 4 Foster Kids Campaign. Luepton is joined by Roberto Lopez, who shares his foster story and his experience with the highly regarded Guardian Scholars program.

Network Transforms Boys Lives Through In-School Mentoring; 25th Anniversary Celebration Set for April 22

Joe Sigurdson, Co-Founder and Chief Success Officer for the Boys To Men Mentoring Network, discusses the Network’s mission and its 25th Anniversary Celebration — “Rooted in Resilency” — slated for Saturday, April 22 at the Catamaran Hotel in Pacific Beach.

Accessibility to All is Secret Sauce for Success of Villa Musica

Fiona Chatwin, Founder, and Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica, chats about her organization’s focus on making music accessible to people of all ages and all backgrounds through education, performance and community engagement. Chatwin talks about their citywide satellite outreach, as well as the life-changing Musical Biographies program for those with dementia.

Comic-Con Museum Showcases and Celebrates Ongoing Contribution of Comics to Art and Culture

Rita Vandergaw, Executive Director of the Comic-Con Museum, talks about the museum’s current exhibits — “The Animation Academy – from Pencils to Pixels” and “Cover Story: Five Decades of Comic-Con.” Vandergaw discusses the museum’s membership experience and enhancements to its Education Center and programs.

Author, Mental Health Therapist and Youth Advocate Shares First-Hand Insights to Battling Addiction

Chris Stewart, owner of Chris Stewart Worldwide, chats about his journey from addiction to on-going recovery. Stewart talks about his book, Gifts from God I Didn’t Deserve: The Angels in Life We Never See Coming, along with the current mental state of first responders having to deal with the fentanyl crisis.

Graduate of Leadership Program for Those Overcoming Domestic Violence Shares Success Story

Brittany Dela-Cruz, a graduate of the Leap to Confidence and Transformation Leadership program, is joined by Dana Bristol-Smith, Founder & Executive Director of Leap to Success, to chat about the many success stories of women who are rebuilding the lives from domestic violence, homelessness, trauma or other challenges.