The Hope Table

As founder and designer for Jordan Alexander Jewelry, Theresa Bruno designed pieces for Oprah, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Hudson, Pink, and Michelle Obama, who named her a favorite designer. She is now host of The Soul Talks Podcast.

Theresa Bruno’s life reads like a fairy tale in many ways. Like life, though, fairy tales are often darkened with tragedy, and Theresa’s life is no exception. She has suffered more than her share of pain. However, she is still writing her story, and in this chapter she is vanquishing the fear and shame that gutted her after her husband’s death and the sudden collapse of her business by bringing it into the light and talking about it- fearlessly.

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Imagine having a child with special needs—whether formally diagnosed or not—and finding yourself up against one of the most daunting and complex parts of the public school system: Special Education. That’s exactly what we’re diving into today in this encore presentation, featuring a vital conversation with Inland Counties Legal Services attorneys Marsha Johnson and Deliesha Brown, along with veteran educator Tobin Brinker.

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Join us for a deep dive into America’s founding with two distinguished experts:

Jeff Lowe: A master teacher with accolades from the James Madison Memorial Foundation where he is a Senior Fellow, the American Revolution Institute, and the George Washington Teachers Institute. His extensive knowledge and dedication to teaching the nation’s early history have earned him recognition.

Tobin Brinker: A seasoned history teacher with a decade of experience in local elected office. Brinker brings a unique perspective, blending historical insight with practical political experience, offering a nuanced understanding of America’s founding principles and their lasting impact.

Together, Lowe and Brinker will engage in a thought-provoking discussion that explores the complexities of America’s origins, the intentions of the Founding Fathers, and how their vision continues to shape the nation today. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about the roots of American democracy, this conversation promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris Hogan, a remarkable individual who faced the unimaginable—two cancer diagnoses at once, including stage 3 kidney cancer. Joined by his dedicated urology oncologist, Dr. Jibara from Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County, Chris shares his incredible journey of resilience, hope, and determination. Together, they delve into the challenges of navigating a dual cancer battle, the treatment strategies that saved Chris’s life, and the emotional and physical toll of fighting against nearly overwhelming odds. This is a story of courage, the importance of expert care, and the human spirit’s capacity to triumph in the face of adversity.

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Financial contributor, Adam Russell, talks money and the economy in the IE and around the country. 

Utilizing a 32 year career of retail, business, commercial and corporate banking and combining that with business ownership, I can assist you or your clients with improving various facets of your business. With a focus on financial forecasting, expense management, bank negotiations and strategic planning, I can help make a road-map for your business and set achievable goals that will grow your business. I have successfully secured PPP funding for a variety of businesses and I can work with businesses to navigate the 11 page PPP loan forgiveness application to secure the loan forgiveness they need. 

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Ulysses Valor has overcome so much in his young life, and he has launched a link of journals and tools to help men struggling with mental wellness, followed by Heather Zappia from the Making Hope Happen Foundation. Her work with youth is setting up the next generation to do great things in San Bernardino. 

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Kaiser Permanente Doctors share how to stay healthy in the summer heat.
Dennis Khalili-Borna, MD, FACSM, FAAFP
Physician-in-Charge, Fontana Family Medicine
Regional Physician Lead of Sports Medicine, SCPMG
Associate Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Kaiser Permanente, San Bernardino County

Phillip Hsu, MD
Department of Dermatology
Chief of Dermatology
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Followed by a classic interview with Gigi Hanna, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity in San Bernardino.

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Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San Bernardino

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Nonprofit Executive Coach Jenny Mitchell and a classic interview with author and historian Robert Dallek 

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Raven Casas from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and rising nonprofit leader, Brittany Brown

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