Gary Grossman, Co-Author of the international thriller RED Hotel, chats about the high octane book that incorporates the elements of a hair-raising suspense novel -- terrorism; espionage; Russian involvement – much of it based on real-life events.

John Montieth, Founder and Executive Director of Adapt Functional Movement Center, is joined by Eric Glader, Co-Founder and CEO of PowerDot, In., discuss how they have collaborated to help those diagnosed with neurodegenerative conditions, such as MS.

Veronica Murphy, Artistic Director of Write Out Loud, is joined by Pamela Brittain, a teacher and performer for the organization, talk about the production of the 10th Annual TwainFest that will be held on August 17 at Old Town Park. Murphy and Brittain discuss Write Out Loud’s Story Concert Season 13 and NEA’s annual BIG READ program.

Claire Groebner, Director of Development for the Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, chats about the Center’s mission, programs and events.

Debbie McKeon, President and CEO of San Diego Grantmakers, talks about how San Diego’s business and philanthropy scene is different from those in other regions and cities of the United States. McKeon discusses how long-standing ideas about charity and corporate philanthropy are changing across the country.