Episodes

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.
Guest: Beth Murphy
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 5, 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.
Guest: Kim Sidoriak
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.
March 8, 2022

Ep. 29 Creating Transparency in Financing with iSoftpull feat. Dan Daniel

Dan Daniel leads a company that helps businesses, consumers, and individuals succeed by providing software to check people’s credit, without affecting their credit score.
Guest: Dan Daniel
Feb. 22, 2022

Ep. 28 Sound Advice: Engaging a Trillion-Dollar Market feat. HearCommunications Founder, Teresa Barnes

Teresa Barnes of HearCommunications talks about the reality of hearing loss, the ways you can prevent hearing loss, how businesses can be more inclusive and reach a trillion-dollar market, and so much more!
Feb. 8, 2022

Ep. 27 Becoming LabRats feat. SD LabRats’ Executive Director, Jason Merrill

Bret Schanzenbach speaks with Jason Merrill of SD LabRats. SD LabRats is a dynamic non-profit that is committed to providing engaging STEM programs for kids.
Guest: Jason Merrill
Jan. 25, 2022

Ep. 26 Taste & See Carlsbad on a Carlsbad Food Tour feat. Cheri Poulos

Cheri and her team of guides take people on tours to visit various restaurants around the city. During their tours, they detail the history of the city, create bonding experiences among the group, highlight the art in the ci…
Jan. 11, 2022

Ep. 25 Enjoying Nature All Around Me feat. the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

.Listen to their Bret Schanzenbach recently spoke with the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s CEO, Lisa Cannon-Rodman, and its COO, Samantha Richter, on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Originally founded in…
Jan. 4, 2022

Ep. 24 Creating Experiences Worth Sharing feat. Tim Stripe

An interview with Tim Stripe, Grand Pacific Resorts.
Guest: Tim Stripe
Dec. 14, 2021

Ep. 23 How to Enhance Your Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence with Elaine Swann

Elaine Swann, the Swann Schools of Protocol
Nov. 30, 2021

Ep. 21 On Prime Tyme Action Sports feat. Presley & Slater Thomas

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with brothers, Presley and Slater Thomas. Together, Presley and Slater host Prime Tyme Action Sports on YouTube where they talk abo…
Nov. 23, 2021

Ep. 20 Carlsbad Village: The Heart & Soul of the City with Christine Davis

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: . Recently, Christine Davis, the Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association, sat down to talk with Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact …
Nov. 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.
Nov. 9, 2021

Ep. 18 How Murals Bring People Together: A Conversation with Bryan Snyder

Connecting the Community Through Murals.
Guest: Bryan Snyder
Nov. 2, 2021

Ep. 17 Responding to the Call with Carlsbad Police Chief Mickey Williams

Becoming Blue: Mickey Williams’ Journey to Become the Chief of Police
Oct. 26, 2021

Ep. 16 Financial Knowledge is Power with Wells Fargo VP, Chafic Rouhana

How the bank focuses on putting its customers first.
Oct. 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.
Guest: Adam Jacobs
Oct. 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
Sept. 28, 2021

Ep. 12 How VANC Serves America's Heroes with Lori Boody

Lori Boody’s Heart for the Military