Faye Luepton, PR and Marketing Manager for Promises2Kids, is joined by Jose Lopez, a Promises2Kids Guardian Scholar, to discuss the organization's 40th Anniversary Year events, including the Dream on Concert Gala, slated for September 13. Jose chats about his challenging upbringing and the resilience and motivation he has put forth to attend Grossmont College and earn an Associates's Degree.

Mary Jean Anderson, President & CEO of Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, discusses her company's history and her passion for educating and connecting people to the world of plumbing, heating, and air through the Anderson Career Builder Institute. Anderson chats about the triumphs and tribulations of being a female CEO and in her male-dominated business, along with her involvement with local nonprofits including Susan G. Komen San Diego. Anderson talks about her book, Here Comes Cannonball.

Isabella Pihas is joined by fellow curiosityshipper Ruby Rothman to chat about what a curiosityship means, how it differs from a typical internship, and how they are following their curiosities and career interests at Cloudcast Media. They also reveal their respective upcoming four-part podcast series’ and the goals of their curiosityships.

Chad Stewart, award-winning educator and best-selling author, chats about the Britfield Movement in its dedication to facilitate storytelling in children. Stewart discusses the Institute's outreach to underrepresented students through his 2019 book “Britfield & the Lost Crown” and workshops to encourage literacy and writing.

Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent of National School District, is joined by colleague, Dr. Lisbeth Johnson, former Superintendent of the Santee School District, to chat about their book “Transforming Ice Age Schools-A Practical Guide for School Leaders.” Brady and Johnson emphasize thought, discussion, and problem-solving education over lecture-based education to help both students, teachers, and educational leaders.

Gary Weitzman, President & CFO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses his latest bookazine “The Pet Lovers Guide” published by National Geographic ... his ninth book with the venerable publication. Weitzman gives important tips to pet parents to ease their pets into post-pandemic life. Weitzman talks about the waiving of late fees for dog licenses during June, as well as the organization's upcoming annual “Fur Ball” event.

Tootie Thomas, Executive Director of the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association (BIA), and her colleague, Beryl Forman, Marketing and Mobility Coordinator, discuss their successful efforts in supporting El Cajon Boulevard Businesses in the unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. Thomas and Forman talk about and their facilitation of town halls; the Stroll the Boulevard event; and Fair@44.

Doug Wright, CFO of Mission Federal Credit Union, returns to the show to discuss the current state of inflation and the factors that contribute to it, such as high demand, low supply, and low inventory. Wright talks about how to mitigate the effects of inflation.

Andrew Holets, Director of Development at the Waldorf School of San Diego, discusses the esteemed pre-K-12 City Heights school and its unique learning style to benefit the children’s learning experience. Holets highlights the school's ability to conduct outdoor in-person learning due to its small class size, and its emphasis on prioritizing students’ interest to give them the power to influence their own education. Holets discusses Waldorf's upcoming 40th Anniversary Gala.

Kathryn Cloward, an award-winning author, publisher and multi-genre songwriter, discusses her book, Father Joe: Life Stories of a Hustler Priest.
Cloward's more than 40-year relationship with Father Joe made her the perfect author for this "must-read" memoir with one of our region's most beloved community icons. Cloward is joined by Dennis Moore, writer and book reviewer for the East County Magazine, who reviewed the soon-to-be best-selling book.