Episodes
November 16, 2021
Ep. 19 Fighting for Every Child’s Tomorrow with Beth & Brad Thorp
Leading the charge in supporting families who have children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders.
November 09, 2021
Ep. 18 How Murals Bring People Together: A Conversation with Bryan Snyder
Connecting the Community Through Murals.
November 02, 2021
Ep. 17 Responding to the Call with Carlsbad Police Chief Mickey Williams
Becoming Blue: Mickey Williams’ Journey to Become the Chief of Police
October 26, 2021
Ep. 16 Financial Knowledge is Power with Wells Fargo VP, Chafic Rouhana
How the bank focuses on putting its customers first.
October 19, 2021
Ep. 15 Strengthening Your Body & Life with Fortis Fitness Owner, Adam Jacobs
A gym that combines hot yoga, cycling, TRX, group exercise classes, and personal training, so everyone can strengthen their physical and mental health.
October 12, 2021
Ep. 14 Connecting Through the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce with Kathleen McNary
A relational powerhouse as she connects with people and helps businesses succeed
October 05, 2021
Ep. 13 Helping People Where They Are with Guide My Finances Director, Josh Mazur
The CBAD Awards Oct 14, 2021.
September 28, 2021
Ep. 12 How VANC Serves America's Heroes with Lori Boody
Lori Boody’s Heart for the Military
September 21, 2021
Ep. 11 Engaging People Through Visual Storytelling with Chris Ryan
Storytelling and Visual Branding.
September 14, 2021
Ep. 10 Writing & Publishing Stories with Teen Author, Shanti Hershenson
The Chronicles of Ziel DeLaine series.
September 07, 2021
Ep. 9 Building a Community-Centered Business with Armand & Michele Amoranto
A passion for serving the Carlsbad community. Bio-One is a specialized cleaning company that is committed to helping people in their greatest times of need.
August 31, 2021
Ep. 8 Here to Stay: A Talk with Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Manager Geoff Gray
How Geoff got into the hospitality industry, the beautiful remodel at the resort...
August 24, 2021
Ep. 7 Contagious Kindness with Kids for Peace Co-Founder, Jill McManigal
The Great Kindness Challenge: The Movement That Became a Wildfire
August 17, 2021
Ep. 6 Elevating the Human Experience Through Music with Carolyn Grant
Carolyn Grant, executive director of the Museum of Making Music, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Together, they talk about the power music has to inspire and unite communities, and how the museum is...
August 10, 2021
Ep. 5 The Business of Community: A Conversation with Mayor Matt Hall
On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall about the past, present, and future of the city. They talk about how Mayor Hall became an elected official, the ways that the...
August 03, 2021
Ep. 4 Serving the Community at Tri-City Medical Center with Aaron Byzak
In this episode, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with his good friend, Aaron Byzak, the chief external affairs officer for Tri-City Medical Center. Aaron explains how his passions inform his career, how he switched from being an EMT to being involved in...
July 27, 2021
Ep. 3 America’s Heroes Live Here: An Interview with Amy Forsythe
On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Amy Forsythe, former Marine and the current U.S. Navy Public Affairs Officer. They talk about her service as a Combat Correspondent where she had the opportunity to report from combat zones, Camp Pendleton’s new 9/11 memorial, how she is using her gifts as a storyteller to memorialize those who have laid down their lives for this nation, and why so many military members love to live in North County.
July 22, 2021
Ep. 2 The Show Must Go On: An Interview with New Village Arts’ Director, Alex Goodman
Alex Goodman, the managing director of New Village Arts, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to discuss the exciting things happening at the theater. They talk about Alex’s journey from the Midwest to California, the innovative ways New Village Arts is connecting with the community, and the upcoming original musicals that you will definitely want to see during their 20th anniversary season.
July 13, 2021
Ep. 1 The Power of Experiences in LEGOLAND California with Kurt Stocks
In this conversation with LEGOLAND California President, Kurt Stocks, we discuss what led him from his home in Australia to Malaysia and then to California, and how an experience at LEGOLAND with his son encouraged him to leave his role as a businessman in the health and fitness industry and become a leader at one of the most popular theme parks in the world.