Don Wells, Chief Empowerment Officer for Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), talks about JIT's myriad programs for those leaving the foster care system after age 18. Wells is joined by Virgo Villajin, Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement, and Sanam Charlton, Youth Services Coordinator, to chat about JIT's "Walk the Talk EMpower" parties; Pedal Ahead partnership; College Bound service; and LIFT Report.

Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and Dr. Matt Tessier, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Instruction for the highly regarded district, discuss the district's strong innovation programs; mental health support for students; and lessons learned from the pandemic.

Lindsay Hood, a local news producer, and Founder and Contributing Editor of Stories of San Diego is joined by long-time journalists, Paul Krueger and J.W. August, to chat about their mission to chronicle the impact of the COVID pandemic among our region's diverse communities.

Tom Davis, Director of Business Development for the Center for Educational Innovation, talks about the 500 families in the National School District that are participating in the Center's STEAM programs.

Randy Hahn, Director of Business Development and Marketing for AFC Flood and Restoration, discusses his transition from the media to the world of home restoration. Hahn also discusses the trials and tribulations of navigating the topsy-turvy world of being a parent of a child with cancer.

Longtime event organizers, Teresa Miller and Carlen Haag, talk about the mission of their 365 Events San Diego business to connect socially responsible corporations with key nonprofits and community causes.

Steven Wright and Waylon Matson, Founders and Directors of 4Walls International, discuss their passion for finding solutions for more sustainable harmony between the environment, communities and human livelihoods.

Floyd Strayer, Team Leader and Director for Team VetPics, is joined by his talented team members, Tommy Anderson, Writer/Screenwriter/Producer/Actor, and Susan Farese, Producer/Actor/Publicist, to discuss the production of their newest film, "Life After Oblivion." Strayer chats about his experiences during his first leap into filmmaking. Farese highlights the GI Film Festival. Anderson dispels commonly held misconceptions about PTSD.

Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director for the San Diego International Film Festival, chats about the upcoming festival and the changes that will be taking place this year. Mantooth details the International Shorts Festival and the special nature of the short film genre. Mantooth also chats about the festival's joint curriculum program with SDUSD High Schools.

Jared Basler, Co-Founder and Lead Designer of Maxable, discusses his mission to connect homeowners with the education and tools they need to build accessory dwelling units (ADU), otherwise known as granny flats. Basler chats about the myriad uses these additional units provide for homeowners. Basler also talks about the easing of state and local ordinances which once inhibited the construction of ADUs.