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Spotlight on the Community

Cloudcast
Dog Training
Mental Health
Protection Dogs
Community Engagement
San Diego
Service Dogs
Graham Bloem
End Of Life Care
Heavenly Home
Southern California Hospice Foundation
Hospice Care
Dignity In Death
Rock Music
Pet Ownership
Behavioral Issues In Dogs
Community Service
Mission Fed Credit Union
Orange County
Volunteering
Financial Education

Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting, proudly presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, we have been amplifying 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 co... more

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Latest Episodes

Merrilee Neal, former Board Chair and top fundraiser for Susan G. Komen San Diego, and Leia Brune, Executive Director of Komen, discuss leadership, surviving breast cancer, and scaling impact through $1.1B in breast cancer research. Neal and Brune sh... more

Krystia Rae, founder of Lavande Vitality House and a breast cancer survivor, shares how facing mortality reshaped her approach to leadership, wellness and impact. She discusses practical ways how people can experience fulfilling lives, lead with purp... more

Lauren Murphy, Vice President of Business Development at Prime Therapeutics, Executive Committee Member at Susan G. Komen San Diego and a 20-year breast cancer survivor, is joined by Abby Kim, Oncology Pharmacist and Director of Clinical Strategy at ... more

Alexis Kimpl, a publicist and young breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Rebecca Shatsky, medical oncologist and clinical trials leader at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center, chat about the rising rates of breast cancer among younger women. Kimpl and Shatsky t... more

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Tom Davis
Bill Walton's high school era teammate; organizer of related projects
Cloudcast Media / San Diego community
Episode: Remembering Bill Walton: 'A Champion for San Diego'
Mike Dupree
Bill Walton teammate at Helix High School; childhood friend
San Diego community
Episode: Remembering Bill Walton: 'A Champion for San Diego'
Jim Bristol
Played against Bill Walton in high school; San Diego community figure
San Diego community
Episode: Remembering Bill Walton: 'A Champion for San Diego'
Richard Lederer
Author, UT columnist
University of California? (as mentioned: UT columnist)
Episode: Sustainable Humans & 'Artificial Stupidity': Keeping the Humans in Humanity
Carlos Stance
Founder and owner of Bowlegged BBQ
Bowlegged BBQ
Episode: Love, Family, Faith = Premier Customer Service and Cuisine at Bowlegged BBQ
Jordan Stance
Pit master, son of the founder
Bowlegged BBQ
Episode: Love, Family, Faith = Premier Customer Service and Cuisine at Bowlegged BBQ
Shannon Ratliff
Board Vice President, Suncoast Market Co-op
Suncoast Market Co-op
Episode: Idea to Impact - Making Nutritious Food Affordable in Low to Middle Income Communities
Fiona Chatwin
Artistic and Executive Director of Villa Musica
Villa Musica
Episode: Creating Access to Quality Music Education: Building a 'Home for Music'
Sean McClendon
Founder and CEO, Sister Cities Project
Sister Cities Project
Episode: Proximity, Trust, and Generational Wealth: Inside the Sister Cities Project Ecosystem

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Drew Schlosberg
Host of Spotlight on the Community
Lindsay Belsky
Co-host, Senior Multimedia Editor

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Idea to Impact - Making Nutritious Food Affordable in Low to Middle Income Communities
Q: I want to hear about the mission of your organization.
The Suncoast Market is a cooperative grocery that serves the community by providing nutritious foods from local farms and by educating residents about the benefits of cooperatives, with ownership and decision-making shared among shoppers.
Creating Access to Quality Music Education: Building a 'Home for Music'
Q: All right. Hi, Fiona. How did that start and what does this growth need for you guys?
We had been looking for space because we were bursting at the seams of our main campus, and we signed a lease on a new 4,000-square-foot facility in East County to extend our reach to Southeast San Diego and nearby communities; the growth requires careful planning and community support, including private lessons and four-week introductory sessions to raise awareness before the formal grand opening.
Sustainable Humans & 'Artificial Stupidity': Keeping the Humans in Humanity
Q: What role does listening play in effective communication?
He suggests listening is the art of truly communicating, citing examples from his own teaching and podcasting experiences to illustrate how listening deepens understanding.
From Impactful Summer Program to Voices of Impact: The Young Entrepreneurs
Q: How did Voices of Impact originate and evolve within the school and community context?
It started as a student-led project during an summer program, then expanded to involve more co-hosts and sponsors, aiming to bridge education with real-world impact by interviewing leaders and resilient students.
Championing Business and Empowering Leaders = Building a Thriving Regional Economy
Q: Can non-members participate in workshops or access resources?
Yes, there are programs and collaborations (like with the SBDC) that provide access to resources; the Chamber aims to be the go-to hub for small business questions and support, not limited to members.

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A community-focused program centered on social impact, local nonprofits, education, and civic leadership within the San Diego region. Episodes frequently feature business owners, educators, philanthropic leaders, and cross-sector collaborators discussing community resilience, local culture, and practical ways listeners can participate — from volunteering and donations to partnerships with local institutions. Notable threads include youth entrepreneurship, accessibility to arts and music education, collaborative economy models, and nonprofit leadership, often framed through personal stories and actionable takeaways for community-building and regional impact. A recurring strength is its emphasis on inclusive, place-based initiatives with spon... more

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Recent guests on Spotlight on the Community include:

1. Tom Davis
2. Mike Dupree
3. Jim Bristol
4. Richard Lederer
5. Carlos Stance
6. Jordan Stance
7. Shannon Ratliff
8. Fiona Chatwin

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