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

Landscape Architects Discusses the Importance of Urban Plazas

Chris Stebbins, President of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), San Diego Chapter, talks about the profound benefits well-designed architecture can have on a community’s health. Stebbins explains the social nature of urban plazas, how they strengthen communities, and how they can be implemented into American cities. Stebbins...

Former Presidential Advisor and Award-Winning Journalist Shares Insights on New Administration’s Early Performance

Barry Jagoda, Award-Winning Journalist, Advisor to President Carter, and Author of his memoir, “Journey’s with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media,” chats about the early performance of the Biden-Harris Administration and the challenges they face. Jagoda underscores the importance of media impartiality.

Parisi Speed School Builds Young Athlete’s Physical and Mental Strength

Paul David, Owner and Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Parisi Speed School, highlights the importance of exercise for maintaining physical and mental health. David details the services the Parisi Speed School offers athletes, including long-term physical conditioning, nutrition advice, and injury prevention training. David comments on the negative...

Local Junior Achievement Org: 70 Years of Connecting Classroom Lessons to the Real World

Sidd Vivek, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of San Diego County, details the nonprofit’s mission to empower young people to achieve economic success through relevant programs that bring classroom lessons to life. Vivek promotes the March 9 JA Stock Market Challenge and June 7 JA Golf Classic events....

An Extended Conversation with Legendary Sitcom Writer, Ed Weinberger

Ed Weinberger, a multi-award-winning sitcom writer and producer, shares stories from his prolific career in television. Weinberger discusses his new book, “GOTCHA!: Inside Trump’s 2020 Campaign” – a satirical look at the 2020 election cycle.

Father Joe’s Villages Successfully Combats COVID-19 Within Shelters

Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe’s Villages, talks about the ever-evolving nature of COVID-19’s impact on homeless individuals. Vargas chats about the challenges of mitigating the spread of the disease throughout homeless communities, while also highlighting the success Father Joe’s has had in flattening the curve...

Talking Fear and Stress Management with best-selling author and decorated Navy SEAL, Ed Hiner

Ed Hiner, Retired Navy Seal and Best Selling author, is joined by Cloudcast Media Founder and CEO, Charles Parisi, to talk about Hiner’s new book, “GUTS: Greatness Under Tremendous Stress.” Hiner chats about the book’s powerful lessons for dealing with fear and stress in everyday life. Hiner and Parisi...

“Ride With Emilio” Author Richard Nares Exemplifies Strength and Hope Through Difficult Times

Richard Nares, Author and Illustrator of the new children’s book Ride With Emilio and founder of the Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), discusses his intention to help parents cope with the difficulties of having a child with a cancer diagnosis. Nares also talks about ENF’s commitment to ensuring young cancer...

USS Midway Museum, San Diego’s Top Tourist Attraction, Re-Opens

Sara Hanscom, Director of Education for the USS Midway Museum, is joined by Dave Koontz, the Museum’s Director of Marketing, to talk about the recent COVID-19 safe re-opening of San Diego’s number one tourist attraction. Koontz chats about the Museum’s core mission, whole Hanscom talks about Museum’s venerable education...