Sara Stillman, President of the Coronado Floral Association, discusses the 101st edition of the nation’s largest tented flower show that will take place on April 15 and 16 at Spreckels Park in Coronado. Stillman talks about the recent Homefront Judging Competition, and the annual 1922 Club gala.

James Rowten, President & CEO of the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce. chats about the Chamber’s 2nd Annual Green Transpo Expo on April 22; it’s virtual directory; and “Escondido Eats.”

Krishna Kabra, CEO of the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, talks about the Museum’s upcoming Money Sense Exhibit; its April 22 “Nature Night” event; and the importance of accessible education.

Doug Wright, highly regarded Chief Financial Officer for Mission Fed Credit Union, talks about the recent collapses of U.S. banks. Wright explains the credit union system and how an individual’s account is protected up to $250,000. Wright discusses the benefits of credit union membership and gives invaluable tips to earning money safely; shopping thoughtfully; and putting money aside for savings.

Bill Payne, President & CEO of Second Chance, and Philip Stutzman, Director of Development, discuss the organization’s 30-year history of breaking the cycles of incarceration and poverty by helping people move towards self-sufficiency. Payne and Stutzman highlight Second Chance’s collaboration with public/private advisory group, along with its 30th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, April 27 at the Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park.

Curt Brooker, Director of ArtWalk San Diego, is joined by Sarah Holbach, Executive Director of ArtReach San Diego, to chat about the longest-running outdoor fine art festival in Southern California. The festival will take place in San Diego’s Little Italy district on April 29 and 30. Brooker and Holbach talk about ArtWalk’s support of ArtReach San Diego, an organization that increases equity in visual arts education in K-8 schools throughout San Diego County.

Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, talks about the upcoming 2nd Annual SDCOL Financial Literacy Superheroes competition. Cruz also chats about the state of literacy in San Diego County; the Literacy Index & Cities That Read; the Gap Minders podcast; and more

Bobbi Brink, Founder and Director of San Diego’s Lion, Tigers & Bears sanctuary, discusses the mission of the globally accredited big cat and bear sanctuary; it’s work to end the exotic animal trade; and its “Wild in the Country” fundraiser on Saturday, May 20.

Candice Fee, Learning and Development Director for the Community Alliance for Youth Success (CAYS), discusses the goals of CAYS; the April 21 Student Youth Conference; and its upcoming Charity Golf Tournament on April 22.