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

Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Childhood Domestic Violence

Kristie Bruce-Lane, Founder and President of the Thumbprint Project Foundation (TPF), is joined by Elisabeth Caetano, Licensed Psychotherapist and TPF Board Member. Bruce-Lane highlights TPF’s mission to aid in the transitional process of homeless children who have been impacted by childhood domestic violence. Caetano discusses the life-changing applications of...

College Student Shines a Light on Invisible Illness and Misdiagnosis

Isabella Pihas, a Bard University psychology major, illuminates the often overlooked pattern of misdiagnosis in patients with invisible illnesses. Pihas recounts her personal experiences with an autoimmune disorder and the implicit biases within the medical community which led to her misdiagnosis. Pihas also brings attention to the communities that...

Success Stories Abound at Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

Shauna Stalnaker, an Alumnus of the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by Patty Zamora, Salvation Army Community Relations Manager, to discuss Stalnaker’s journey from addiction to recovery. Stalnaker talks about her future aspirations, while Zamora talks about the Salvation Army’s ongoing fundraising efforts that include a...

San Diego Writers, Ink – Helping Writers Tell Their Stories

Kristen Fogle, Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink, chats about her organization’s dedication to nurturing writers at all stages in their career. Fogle provides advice for young writers looking to tell their stories. Fogle also highlights her newest book, This is My Life … A Guided Journal, as...

Transforming Adversity into Opportunity With Ken Druck

Ken Druck, CEO of Druck Enterprises, speaks about his mission to help people transform adversity in their lives into opportunities for growth and courageous living. Druck discusses the “new not normal” we will face in the wake of COVID-19 and how individuals will need to recalibrate moving forward.   ...

Valuable Tax Season and Retirement Tips From Mission Federal Credit Union

Doug Wright, Chief Financial Officer for Mission Federal Credit Union (MFCU), is joined by his colleague, MFCU 1st Vice President, Sreeni Rao, to talk about changes to the tax laws, along with tax planning tips when filing taxes this year. Rao underscores the importance of saving early and often...

Journeys Map Provides Roadmap for Lifelong Learners Navigating Their Academic and Career Aspirations

Peter Sibley, CEO of Journeys Map, is joined by Journeys Map Director, Scott Sibley, to discuss their company’s “game-changing” app that helps learners at all life stages navigate to their next journey. The father/son duo highlight their company’s work with Junior Achievement and the San Diego Cyber Center of...

Insurance Services Company Provides Concierge Experiences to Clients

Stephanie San Antonio, Founder and President of SSA Insurance Services, talks about her company’s mission to help business owners cultivate a company culture founded in wellness and happy lifestyles. San Antonio details the Happy Health Wealthy Challenge, a transformative nine-week program geared towards impact CEOs and their teams. San...

“Go, Grow, Exceed, Excel” Mantra of East West Building Solutions

Jhoie Cruz, President & CEO of East West Building Solutions, discusses the region’s ever-changing real estate market in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cruz highlights the hard work of her close-knit team and details how her company’s fast-paced remodeling work benefits clients. Cruz recounts her entrepreneurial journey and...