Spotlight on the Community

Spotlight on the Community

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Spotlight on the Community episodes

  • Trust-Based Philanthropy and True Kinship: Building Multi-Year, Unrestricted Support for Women, Girls, and Youth Mentorship
    Kim Berry Jones, President of The Kinship Fund, chat about trust-based philanthropy, multi-year unrestricted funding, and innovative collaboration with nonprofits serving women, girls, refugees, immigrants, and justice-impacted youth. Listeners will  hear how strategic partnerships, place-based projects in El Cajon, and youth mentorship collaboratives can maximize community impact and leadership ROI. Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    30 min
  • Therapeutic Riding Center Creates Hope With Those With Diverse Abilities
    Allie Sarnataro, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ride Above Disability (RAD), and Sheri Hughes, a RAD volunteer and speech pathologist, discuss how therapeutic riding helps people of all disabilities “celebrate ability, create hope, and ride above challenges.” They explore measurable impact, volunteer leadership, and strategic philanthropy opportunities for executives seeking to strengthen community, culture, and connectivity. Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    27 min
  • "From Social Isolation to Lasting Connection” – How Mama’s Kitchen and Resounding Joy Change Lives Through Food and Music Therapy
    Eva Matthews, CEO of Mama's Kitchen, and Kerri Fox, Executive Director of Resounding Joy, discuss how medically tailored meals and nonprofit music therapy transform lives and reduce healthcare costs. They share data-driven outcomes, innovative partnerships, and concrete ways San Diego business leaders and executives can invest in food security, mental health, and community impact. Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    32 min
  • Curebound's Secret Sauce to Raising Millions of Dollars for Cancer Research is No Secret: It's Collaboration with a Capital "C"
    Robin Toft, CEO of Curebound, discusses community-powered cancer research, bold philanthropy, and leveraging San Diego’s world-class biotech ecosystem to accelerate cures. Toft, a cancer survivor, explains how collaborative funding, precision medicine and early detection initiatives create measurable impact and meaningful corporate social responsibility opportunities. Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    26 min
  • California Wolf Center Laser-Beamed on Creating an Environment Where Humans and Wolves Share a Healthy Ecosystem
    Jacob Keeton, Director of Education & Engagement, Ciera MacIsaac, Wolf Care Coordinator, and Matt Anderson, Resource Development for the California Wolf Center, discuss wolf conservation, biodiversity and its Guardians of the Wild capital campaign. They share how businesses can align philanthropy, environmental leadership and regional community impact through this Julian-based conservation and education campus. Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    34 min
  • Leveraging Our Existing Arts Assets: Johnathon Glus on a 'Creative City,' $11 Billion in Impact To Revitalize Downtown through Art
    Jonathan Glus, Prebys Senior Art and Design Fellow in Residence at the Downtown San Diego Partnership, discusses leveraging downtown's arts and creative industries to drive economic growth, talent retention and urban revitalization. Glus highlights initiatives like Creative City, World Design Capital 2024, and Far South/Border North that fuels an $11B creative economy and cross-border innovation.

    Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    26 min
  • Veronica Murphy & Todd Blakesley: How Literature "Brings Us Closer to Humanity and to Each Other"
    Veronica Murphy, Artistic Director of Write Out Loud, and Todd Blakesley, an actor in the American Literary Heroes program, discuss the power of reading aloud, inter-generational literacy and how arts programming strengthens community well-being and senior engagement. They share actionable insights for San Diego executives seeking high-impact, mission-driven partnerships with local nonprofits.

    Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    27 min
  • OUR KINGS Builds Safe Spaces and Leadership Pathways for Black Boys
    Anya Owensbrown, Founder and CEO of OUR KINGS, shares how her nonprofit uplifts, inspires and celebrates Black boys through leadership development, mentorship and safe spaces. Discover how executives and community leaders can support this grassroots nonprofit as it expands cohorts, launches a school and builds strong families and future talent.

    Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    24 min
  • Alzheimer's Association is Bullish on Taking Charge of One's Brain Health
    Ron Lewis, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations and Community Manager at Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss Alzheimer's dementia and the impact of the more than 160,000 family and friends providing Alzheimer's care. Lewis and Pendleton talk about brain health, caregiver support and how executive leadership can drive meaningful community change and employee well-being.

    Listen Where You Live!




    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    35 min
  • "Bridging That Accessibility Gap Between Education and Industry" – Junior Achievement's Workforce Development Playbook
    Madeline Bowen, Director of Workforce and Education Initiatives at Junior Achievement, and Christian Rincon, JA Fellows alumnus and USD student, discuss building economic mobility and the future talent pipeline through financial literacy, internships, and networking. San Diego executives will learn how work-based learning, mentoring, and early career exposure strengthen workforce development and social impact across the region. Listen Where You Live!

    About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

    "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

    About Mission Fed Credit Union  

    A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
    29 min

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Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting, proudly presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, we have been…

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