I'm There For You Baby - The Entrepreneur's Guide to the Galaxy

Neil shares his prison experience and recounts the time Barbara introduced him to Dr. Alan Mobley of San Diego State University's Rebound Program. Mobley's inherent entrepreneurial spirit is changing the lives of students impacted by the justice system, or transitioning out of prisons and jails.

(Originally aired 2March21)

Neil and Barbara talk perseverance with Kim Folsom of Founders First Capital Partners and how she has overcome systemic and institutional obstacles to now fund BIPOC entrepreneurs. Jack Kennedy shares how San Diego's Platform Science was founded and its extraordinary impact on a competitive tech industry.

(Originally aired 15Feb21)

Ahead of Valentine's Day, Neil reveals his love for pockets to Nichole MacDonald, creator of the Sash Bag. Also, Barbara gets Art Castañares to share how 'ignorance led to innovation' at La Prensa, San Diego's original bilingual Latino Newspaper and his many business ventures.

(Originally Aired 8Feb21)

Donna DeBerry of the San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce speaks to Barbara and Neil about the pandemic, systemic racism, and business literacy. Summer Williams explains how Rap a Tap Center for the Arts made the business steps to dance through COVID's limitations.

(Originally aired 1Feb21)

Barbara and Neil discuss two contrasting pandemic impacts on two San Diego businesses that are re-investing into its community members. Bret Peace, general counsel for local cannabis dispensary, March and Ash shares his mission to lead the industry by beginning with a local focus.  Toni Giffin shares the COVID-19 challenges 2020 posed as CEO and President of Goodwill Industries of San Diego County. 

(Originally aired 25Jan21)

San Diego's love for fish tacos is no secret but the sauce for Hector Casanova's Casanova Fish Taco's actually is.  Neil places his special order and Barbara discusses the storied success with the help of the Hispanic Chamber of e-Commerce and CEO, Tayde Aburto.

(Originally aired 18January21)

On this inaugural episode we speak with Caitlin Wege, President of the Tech Coast Angels, San Diego Chapter who talks investors, friends, family and fools.  Neil and Barbara also talk to Jared Criscuolo of Upcycle and Company about how TCA and a LinkedIn search have led to a lucrative business in fertilizer and more.

(Originally aired - 11January21)