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

Creating Community Through Food and Over-the-Top Customer Service: How a Local Restaurant has Prevailed through the Pandemic

  Denise and Yannis Pihas, owners of Yanni’s Bar and Grill chat about their origins in hospitality and their decision to get into the restaurant business. They discuss the difficulties that COVID has presented and how they were able to push through it and succeed through the strong sense...

Making Sense of “A Wonderful World” Gone Mad through Music

  Wise John, a local musician, and singer-songwriter, chats about his recent album, “A Wonderful World.” He discusses the challenges of being a musician when it feels as though the world is ending. Wise John talks about his upbringing and love of music and the process of creating an...

Giving Employers and Employees a Helping Hand

  Eve Nasby, President of Band of Hands, is joined by colleague, Aziz Badra, the company’s CEO, to discuss how Band of Hands works to level the playing field for small business owners by connecting employers to stellar employees. Nasby and Badra chat about how their company’s use of...

Soccer Club Loyal to San Diego’s Military Community

  Russ Thompson, Military Community Outreach Liaison, chats about how the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club works to unite the San Diego and Military community to uplift and honor service members through their Mission Gratitude Initiative. Thompson discusses the importance of the team’s values and how they work to...

Fostering a Safe, Warm, and Caring Environment for Children in Need

  Jeff Wieman, Executive Director of Angels Foster Family Network, is joined by Angels Resource Parents Kim and Jim Kunz, to raise awareness of the dire need of children to be given a safe foster home.  Wiemann chats about how Angels differ from traditional foster care through their intentional,...

Teeing Off on Homelessness: Father Joe’s Villages First Annual Golf Tournament is Set for September 24

  Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe’s Villages (FJV), and Mike Schleyhahn, Past Board Chair and Current Board Vice-Chairman, discuss the organization’s 1st Annual “Hope Lives Here Charity Golf Classic,” slated for Friday, September 24 at the nationally recognized Grand Del Mar Golf Club. Schleyhahn talks...

Creating Good Will in San Diego through Services That Puts the Community First

  Toni Giffin, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, discusses the history of the venerable organization. She talks about the valuable employment and job training programs Goodwill offers, such as Ticket-to-Work, which supports career development for SSI and SSDI beneficiaries 18-64 years old. Giffin emphasizes...

Organization Provides Critical Programs and Services as Mental Health Challenges Soar

  James C. Callaghan Jr., President & CEO of Mental Health Systems (MHS), is joined by colleague Wendy Broughton, Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the history of the organization and how it has been providing resources, recovery services, and support for a wide range of mental health issues in...

From Escondido to San Francisco To New Orleans: A Local Singer’s Journey to Fame

  Gabrielle Cavassa, singer, musician, and songwriter, chats about growing up in Escondido and how schooling in San Francisco began her love of jazz and her journey to the jazz capital of the world …New Orleans. Cavassa discusses her introduction to the Crescent City’s musical community. She talks about...