Videos from our YouTube channel

April 28, 2023

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. A.J.’s remarkable story started while working at Starbucks, where he received a business card, which…

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April 28, 2023

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”. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce https://carlsbad.org/ This year, Go Be Rewarded was voted “The Best Place to…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 37 Building Bitchin’ Sauce feat. Amanda Miles

Bitchin’ Sauce Chief of Staff Amanda Miles talks about how the business began, the ways they give back to the community, and their upcoming sauces. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach speaks with Bitchin’ Sauce Chief of…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 46 Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors Tom Hersant and Polly Yu Create Meaningful International...

The mission of Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors is to create active and meaningful connections between Carlsbad and internationally dispersed communities. In this episode featuring Tom Hersant and Polly Yu, you will find out how they go about this. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Polly said, “We want our youth…

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April 28, 2023

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! Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach talks with the CEO of Girl Scouts…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 64 Helping Humans & Nature Prosper Together: An Interview with Anne Middleton of ECOLIFE...

ECOLIFE Conservation’s mission is to take a humanitarian approach to conservation, so environments, ecosystems and civilization can coexist and thrive together. In conservation, the old way of thinking used to say, “to protect nature, get the people out”. Well, that’s no longer a reality, because there are no fully natural…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 61 Applying “Business Intelligence” to The School of Business Administration at Cal...

Meet Ronald Ramirez, the new Dean of The Business School at Cal State San Marcos. His mission: to help students prepare to be outstanding future professionals. Stepping into a new position is always challenging, and Ronald Ramirez meets it head-on as the new Dean of Cal State San Marcos’ School…

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April 28, 2023

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. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and…

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April 28, 2023

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, an impressive marketer from India. Learn more about the Carlsbad…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 58 The Sage Leader of Sage Creek High School - A Conversation with Jesse Schuveiller

When teachers and staff genuinely care about their well-being and success, students thrive - that's the principle ambition of Sage Creek HS’s beloved principal. Amazing things are going on at Sage Creek HS – find out what it takes to serve the students, staff, and community all at once with…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 57 The Bright Idea Behind The Bright App with Nerissa Zhang

In the world of personal fitness training, the excuses for not following through are many - until now. Hear how The Bright App solves them all. The Bright App is the world’s leading platform for live, one-on-one personal fitness training over Zoom. As the world has gone hybrid, so now…

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April 28, 2023

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. Check out Bret Schanzenbach’s conversation with CBAD award-winning teacher Beth Murphy about COVID’s effects on education and the students, how teachers are creating connections for…

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April 28, 2023

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. Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. The owners of Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen, Matt and Ashley Johnson, come on the…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 62 Barrio Glassworks: Authentic European Glassblowing Right Here in Carlsbad

Barrio Glassworks, Carlsbad’s very own public glassblowing studio, captures all the art and craft of Italy’s masters and brings it to our doorstep. The Murano glass masters of Venice, Italy have been creating art in glass for generations. Now, that one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted artisan glass can be found right here in…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 65 There’s a Lot More to Math Than Middle School – An Interview with Calavera Hills...

Meet Carlsbad’s Middle School Teacher of the Year 2022 Winner, Edric Uy, who makes math engaging, energetic and relatable to the real world for his students. For students who may not consider themselves “math people”, there is no better teacher than Edric Uy, who has transformed his classroom into an…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 62 Barrio Glassworks: Authentic European Glassblowing Right Here in Carlsbad

Barrio Glassworks, Carlsbad’s very own public glassblowing studio, captures all the art and craft of Italy’s masters and brings it to our doorstep. The Murano glass masters of Venice, Italy have been creating art in glass for generations. Now, that one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted artisan glass can be found right here in…

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April 28, 2023

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. Tracey Spangenberg is an operational optimizer, and believes that if you put the right person in the right place doing the right thing (according to…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 63 Taking Action Kills Hesitancy Every Single Time - A Preview of “The Y Method” with...

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Wade Blair as the guest presenter at the very first First Friday Breakfast of the New Year! He’s going to share “The Y Method” and in this fascinating interview, he gives us a preview of what to expect. You can register…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 72 Did You Know The San Diego Food Bank Feeds 400,000 Families a Month?

Get to know CBAD’s Non-Profit of the Year, 2022 - The San Diego Food Bank. Join CEO Casey Castillo to learn about all the good they do for our families in need. We all experience storms in life, and The San Diego Food Bank is there to help and support…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 71 CBAD High School Teacher of the Year 2022 Shares Some Classroom Wisdom

For Kim Wakefield, teaching Spanish has always been much more than simply teaching a language. It’s teaching another culture in a very open and passionate way. An appreciation of other cultures is something Kim Wakefield grew up with, and it’s something that has informed her teaching for over 25 years.…

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April 28, 2023

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. Visit the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce here https://carlsbad.org/ Beyond The Adoption Of The Animals In The Shelter The…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 60 The Lightning Rise of Thunder Rugby - A Conversation with Founder and President Josh Williams

Humility, respect, camaraderie, and excellence: how the core values of Thunder Rugby translate to life on the field and off - an interview with Josh Williams. For most of us, rugby is a bit of a mystery. Is it more like soccer or football? Or maybe it’s a little bit…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 66 After 225 Years, Learn Why Mission San Luis Rey is King of the Missions

Mission San Luis Rey will be celebrating its 225th anniversary this year. Gwyn Grimes shares the Mission’s best stories - from its history to the gift shop! Join us for an in-depth conversation about Mission San Luis Rey, the largest of California’s missions. From its rich history to its vibrant…

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April 28, 2023

Ep. 56 The Sweet Taste of Success with Anita Bennett and the Sunset Bay Candy Company

Anita Bennett revives the tradition of business gift-giving, one piece of home-style candy at a time - with hand-made delights at the Sunset Bay Candy Company. In our high-tech and busy world, bringing people together is now more important than ever, which is exactly why Anita Bennett created the Sunset…

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