
Spotlight on the Community
19 YEARS AND RUNNING! THE LONGEST RUNNING COMMUNITY PODCAST IN AMERICA Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community amplifies the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels. Come on in and listen to the longest running community podcast in the country, now in its 19th year, brought to you by Mission Fed Credit Union, lifting the San Digo community for over 60 years. "Spotlight On The Community" is one of 80+ shows from Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting. For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit https://cloudcastmedia.us/
Show episodes

San Diego Symphony's 2025-26 Masterworks Season Kicks Off with Ravel's The Child and the Magical Spells
Theodora Bellinger, Director of Artistic Operations for the San Diego Symphony, chats about the opening concert -- Ravel's The Child and the Magical Spells -- of the 2025-26 Masterworks season at the renovated Jacobs Music Center. Bellinger is joined by Jonathan Gilmer, Creative Producer of the Ravel performance, and

Lifeline Community Services' 50+ Years of Building Self-Reliance Among Youth, Adults and Families
Lisette Islas, CEO of Lifeline Community Services, discusses the organization's myriad programs; leadership in times of change; the importance of connecting behavioral health and economic mobility; and shifts in mental health needs for children of immigrant families. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On
Jill G. Hall, a former teacher in the San Diego Unified School District, chats about her journey to become a best-selling author. Hall talks about the October 20 release of her new novel, On a Sundown Sea: A Novel of Madame Tingley and the Origins of Lomaland. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Co

Renowned National City Organization Nourishes South County Communities Through Nutrition Education
Ellyse Briand, Events and Culinary Manager for Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, and Freida Casas, a Kitchenista and Cocinera Tradicional for Olivewood, talk about celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a special cooking class at Olivewood. Briand and Casas shout out Olivewood's long time practice of engaging y
Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of the Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, talks about the Farm's mission of creating a serene environment of mostly rescued animals, while practicing sustainable, chemical-free agriculture. Barrelet chats about how the Farm serves as a living classroom for students. About Spotl
Dr. Karen Koner, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at SDSU, discusses the mission of SDSU's School of Music and Dance, along with its new Masters Program in Music Education. Koner is joined by Chris Wilson, a junior in the music education program, whose goal is to teach music in the K-12 education