Episodes
September 27, 2022
Ep. 53 Daylight, Innovation, and Inspiration - the Solatube Story
Solatube is the world’s leader in natural lighting systems. Get the inside story of how they push the envelope of innovation and creative inspiration every day, from their VP, Neall Digert.
September 20, 2022
Ep. 52 Happi Spatula Serves It Up Healthy, Tasty and Fun!
Whether eating at the restaurant, buying custom ingredients for a meal kit or scheduling catering for your next event, Happi Spatula has got you covered for uniquely healthy and delicious Asian Cuisine.
September 13, 2022
Ep. 51 Talents, Gifts and Genius: The Alchemy of Finding Your Purpose in Business
90% of people don’t understand what their core talents are. Join Tracey Spangenberg as she helps people find their genius and apply it to business.
September 06, 2022
Ep. 50 Making a Splash in Water Conservation with Smart Irrigation Solutions
Meet A.J. van de Ven, CEO of Calsense, and hear his story of how getting involved and giving back has led him to make a difference not only in our community but across the planet.
August 30, 2022
Ep. 49 Who says going to work can’t be fun?
Meet Aaron Gobidas, CEO of Go Be Rewarded, and learn how positive company culture makes them the go-to firm for small business marketing as well as the “Best Place to Work 2022”.
August 23, 2022
Ep. 48 Kindness is contagious…and good for business!
Meet the first-ever Kind Company Inspiration Award winner, Chris Ryan of Ryan Video Productions. Learn what inspired him and how he inspires others.
August 16, 2022
Ep. 47 Rancho Coastal Humane Society and the Human-Animal Bond
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dedicated to saving lives of abandoned companion animals, promoting adoption into loving homes, and offering education programs and support services that inspire and strengthen the human-animal bond.
August 02, 2022
Ep. 46 Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors Tom Hersant and Polly Yu Create Meaningful International Connections
The mission of Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors is to create active and meaningful connections between Carlsbad and internationally dispersed communities.
July 19, 2022
Ep. 45 App for Teens to Build Good Habits an Interview with Kountinya Sai
How does the sport of cricket get more viewers than the NBA? Why does an app featuring games of cricket get a mind-blowing 200 million downloads? You’ll find out all of this and more in this episode featuring Kountinya Sai.
July 05, 2022
Ep. 44 What Can I Do For You? Helping Students Succeed feat. Claude Jones
Claude Jones has a passion for creating opportunities to help others succeed. For over a decade, his life’s mission has been focused on encouraging, inspiring, and motiving others through his words and actions.
June 23, 2022
Ep. 43 Dr. Kanika Bembey: Doing Right by Treating Only One Patient at One Time
Her motto is “Treat only one patient at one time and we always do what is right for the patient at that time.” Dr. Kenika Bembey says it only takes five minutes to take care of your oral health if you do proper steps. Take good care of your oral health. It’s so important.
June 14, 2022
Ep. 42 Sandra Estrada: Representing Hispanic Women
Sandra Estrada aspires to “be a representative of Hispanic women in this great country where I have lived for over 15 years. The Carlsbad Chamber supports the community and makes a real difference.”
June 07, 2022
Ep. 41 Winning Where You Are feat. Olympic Gold Medalist Kaillie Humphries
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympic gold medalist? Well, three-time Olympic gold medalist, Kaillie Humphries is here on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to share her story!
May 31, 2022
Ep. 40 Strengthening Companies in Changing Work Environments feat. Kate Mood & Susette Hill
How do companies stay on schedule and ensure they have a cohesive company culture when they change locations?
May 17, 2022
Ep. 39: ACS Relay for Life Carlsbad-Encinitas feat. Carly Lackey
In this episode, American Cancer Society Relay for Life Carlsbad-Encinitas Event Coordinator Carly Lackey shares how she got involved in the Relay for Life, her personal experiences with cancer, and information about their upcoming event.
May 10, 2022
Ep. 38 Breaking the World Record feat. Denise Mueller
Denise Mueller is the 2018 World Record holder for cycling, the CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems, and mother of three boys. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a World Record Holder? You’ll definitely want to listen to the 2018...
May 03, 2022
Ep. 37 Building Bitchin’ Sauce feat. Amanda Miles
In this episode, Bitchin’ Sauce Chief of Staff Amanda Miles shares how the company was founded, the ways they give back to the community, and what’s cooking in the Bitchin’ Sauce kitchen.
April 26, 2022
Ep. 36 Creating Opportunities Through Education feat. Dr. Bryan Brockett
Carlsbad High School Principal, Dr. Bryan Brockett talks about his background, the high school’s extracurricular programs, education and COVID, and more.
April 20, 2022
Ep. 35 Building Relationships & Creating Safe Spaces at CUSD feat. Beth Murphy
CUSD teacher Beth Murphy spoke on the podcast about COVID-19’s effects on education and the students, the mentorship program at Valley Middle School, and more.
April 12, 2022
Ep. 34 Big Picture Results feat. Jessica Hornbeck
Did you miss our First Friday Breakfast in March? Well, don’t worry. Our March speaker, Jessica Hornbeck is here to share her story and provide some talking points from her presentation, “How to Operate like a CEO.”
April 05, 2022
Ep. 33 Creating a Resilient Catering Business feat. Matt & Ashley Johnson
Do you love delicious food and resilient people? Then, you’ll want to hear Matt and Ashley Johnson’s story about how they launched Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen and pivoted during COVID.
March 29, 2022
Ep. 32 Cookies, Character, & Camo: Girl Scouts San Diego feat. Carol Dedrich
Girl Scouts San Diego helps girls become leaders who benefit others. Check out how they navigated COVID, manage supply chain shortages, and serve others!
March 22, 2022
Ep. 31 Visit Carlsbad feat. Kim Sidoriak
Learn about all the latest events from Kim Sidoriak, President & CEO of VisitCarlsbad.com.
March 15, 2022
Ep. 30 The Flower Fields feat. Joni Miringoff & Fred Clarke
80 million ranunculus flowers can be found at the Carlsbad, CA Flower Fields open from March 1st to Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th, 2022.