Eve Nasby, President of Band of Hands, is joined by colleague, Aziz Badra, the company's CEO, to discuss how Band of Hands works to level the playing field for small business owners by connecting employers to stellar employees. Nasby and Badra chat about how their company's use of technology differentiates their cutting-edge approach from other recruiting services and gives accessible tools to help employees and employers alike.

Russ Thompson, Military Community Outreach Liaison, chats about how the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club works to unite the San Diego and Military community to uplift and honor service members through their Mission Gratitude Initiative. Thompson discusses the importance of the team's values and how they work to support our region's military community and key local causes.

Jeff Wieman, Executive Director of Angels Foster Family Network, is joined by Angels Resource Parents Kim and Jim Kunz, to raise awareness of the dire need of children to be given a safe foster home. Wiemann chats about how Angels differs from traditional foster care through their intentional, passionate, and collaborative work. Kim and Jeff share their story as Angels Resource Parents, offering advice and encouragement to other parents looking to become foster parents.

Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), and Mike Schleyhahn, Past Board Chair and Current Board Vice-Chairman, discuss the organization's 1st Annual "Hope Lives Here Charity Golf Classic," slated for Friday, September 24 at the nationally recognized Grand Del Mar Golf Club. Schleyhahn talks about the key FJV projects and initiatives that will be supported by proceeds of the Golf Classic. Vargas chats about the Turning the Key Initiative.

Toni Giffin, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, discusses the history of the venerable organization. She talks about the valuable employment and job training programs Goodwill offers, such as Ticket-to-Work, which supports career development for SSI and SSDI beneficiaries 18-64 years old. Giffin emphasizes the importance of having an inclusive organization that lifts up individuals through employment with developmental issues, transitioning service members, and more.

James C. Callaghan Jr., President & CEO of Mental Health Systems (MHS), is joined by colleague Wendy Broughton, Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the history of the organization and how it has been providing resources, recovery services, and support for a wide range of mental health issues in the eight California counties it serves. Callaghan and Broughton talk about the mental health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. They highlight MHS's Storage Connect Center and chat about the danger of stigma surrounding mental health and how they combat it.

Gabrielle Cavassa, singer, musician, and songwriter, chats about growing up in Escondido and how schooling in San Francisco began her love of jazz and her journey to the jazz capital of the world ...New Orleans. Cavassa discusses her introduction to the Crescent City's musical community. She talks about the release of her debut album and winning the 2021 International Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition.

Brent Wakefield, President, and CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County chats about the efforts the organization has made during the pandemic to support the independence and well-being of seniors by providing the daily delivery of affordable, fresh meals to homebound seniors. Wakefield discusses the $4 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and the organization's expansion plans.

Mike Umbro, Partner and CFO of Premier Resource Management, dispels common misconceptions about gas and oil production. He chats about Premier Resource Management's efforts to generate jobs and give back to underrepresented communities and create innovative ways to use oil and gas.

Vince Nowicki, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Lending at Mission Federal Credit Union, discusses the real estate market today; low mortgage rates; and low inventory to high demand ratio. Nowicki discusses how Mission Fed works closely with prospective homeowners to ease concerns through the stressful home buying process.