Spotlight on the Community

San Diego’s Maritime Museum at Work Dr. Kevin Sheehan, Curator and Manager of Collections at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, discusses how the museum preserves its historic vessels and keeps San Diego’s maritime history alive, including plans to sail the Star of India for its 2027 San Diego centennial. Hear how staff and volunteers preserve these ships, train new tall-ship sailors, and bring maritime stories to life for visitors. Dr. Sheehan also reflects on the changing Embarcadero, the museum’s community role, and how listeners can support its work. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the history, care, and community spirit that make San Diego’s waterfront a living museum.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Dr. Christina Brophy, President and CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, and Dr. Caroline Collins, Assistant Professor of Social and Spatial Justice at UC San Diego’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning, discuss how museums can broaden maritime history through community partnerships and co-curation. Drawing on the “Take Me to the Water” exhibit and their Sydney workshop, they explore the Gateway Project, youth maritime education, a forthcoming “Women of the Water” portrait and oral-history exhibit, and ways to deepen San Diego’s connection to its maritime heritage and careers.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Aaron Morales, rigger for the Maritime Museum of San Diego, explains the hands-on craft and constant care required to keep its historic sailing ships operational—from maintaining rigging and sails to climbing high above deck to furl them. The conversation explores how mentorship, traditional skills, student programs, and community support help preserve Star of India, Californian, and San Salvador despite the high cost of maintaining a nonprofit fleet.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Dr. Caroline Collins, Assistant Professor of Social and Spatial Justice at UC San Diego, explores the histories behind Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific, her exhibit at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Spanning the 16th century through the mid-20th century, the exhibit uncovers Black people’s roles across Pacific waters and examines how archival cataloging can leave important stories hidden. Collins also shares the remarkable story of San Diego sailor and otter hunter Alan Light—and why engaging with local museums and cultural institutions matters to the region.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Will Hage, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, the world's 10th largest Club, is joined by
Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., and Lydia S. Martinez, who were honored with the title of "Mr. and Mrs. San Diego 2026." Hage chats about the mission of San Diego Rotary Club 33 and the 72nd Annual Mr./Mrs./Ms. San Diego awards program. The Martinez' talk about their long history of serving myriad causes in San Diego County and how service above self can sustain civic leadership and prepare the next generation to serve. They discuss the Rotary's 400-member, 52-committee network, its work in military affairs and youth initiatives, Ted’s work developing Latino community-college leaders, and Lydia’s education and nonprofit partnerships.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Devin Vodicka, Co-CEO of the Learner-Centered Collaborative; Fred Hilgers, principal of Madison High School in the San Diego Unified School District; and Nikki DiRanna, director of TK–12 curriculum and instruction for the San Marcos Unified School District, discuss how learner-centered redesign is changing public education in San Diego. They describe Madison’s four-by-four schedule and teacher-led communities of practice, San Marcos’s research-based high school redesign and mental-health pathway with Cal State San Marcos, and partnerships that are strengthening student engagement, belonging, and career-connected learning.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Anna Chiles, Founder and Executive Director of Includ(Ed), discusses why families in San Diego struggle to find early education programs that welcome children with developmental disabilities and how her organization is working to change that narrative. Chiles explains how Includ(Ed) combines inclusive education with therapies and early intervention, the benefits for children with and without disabilities, and the funding challenges of making this model accessible to more families.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Dr. Theresa Watts, Founder of One Minute to BOAST, discusses why women often downplay their accomplishments and how confident self-advocacy can strengthen leadership, workplaces, and communities. She describes her company's approach to owning, naming, and sharing achievements in a supportive environment, along with plans to bring its message to schools and community programs in San Diego and beyond.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Noah Currier, CEO and Founder of the Oscar Mike Foundation, is joined by Ryan Major, a wheelchair rugby player with Oscar Mike; Karah Behrend, stuntwoman, off-road racer, and participant in the Oscar Mike community; and Bryan Anderson, a member of the Oscar Mike Militia rugby team, to discuss how adaptive sports helps disabled veterans find connection and community after injury. They discuss beginnings of the Oscar Mike Foundation, the role of peer mentorship and team sports, wheelchair rugby’s classification system, and the origins of the documentary Sum Function, which is featured at the San Diego International Film Festival.

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About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Neil O’Connell, Executive Director of the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined by Trevor Wessman-Lavelle, Marketing and Communications Director for the Memorial, to discuss how the memorial preserves veterans’ stories and honors service across generations, including living veterans. They also describe the “Guardians of the Promise” Veterans Day celebration, educational visits for local K–12 students and a developing partnership with La Jolla Meals on Wheels. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Rachael Martin, Founder and CEO of Wylde Horses, explains how a shortage of equine-assisted therapy in San Diego—highlighted by long local waitlists—led her family to build a nonprofit offering individualized services. She describes adaptive riding and horsemanship, complementary ranch activities, sponsorships, San Diego Regional Center support and the volunteers and planned expansion behind a program serving about 150 families with 160 lessons a week. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Kerstin Lyman, Executive Director of the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) Foundation, Jordyn Hamilton, a FACE Foundation grantee, and Dexter the Dog discuss how emergency veterinary costs can force families to consider euthanasia for their pets—and how grants can help make life-saving veterinary treatment possible. They also explain FACE’s partnerships with veterinary clinics, its outreach and fundraising efforts, including its 20th-anniversary Gala on November 8 at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. Lyman discusses FACE's 5th Annual Wag 'n Purr Resale Boutique. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Steve Bernstein, Founder and CEO of The Compounding Effect, explains how financial understanding, behavior, and the timing of money can help San Diegans build stability amid affordability pressures. He discusses California’s AB 2927 high-school financial education requirement, the role of trusted teachers in bringing money lessons home and how budgeting, consistent investing, cash-flow skills, and formalizing side businesses can strengthen household and small-business financial capability across San Diego. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

H. Puentes, Co-Founder and President & CEO of San Diego Squared, discusses how unequal access to professional networks can limit talented students’ paths into STEM careers—and how his organization builds those connections. He explains how the year-long Fellows program, executive mentorship, company visits, scholarships and entrepreneurship education help San Diego students access career opportunities and build lasting relationships. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Melissa Linares, senior accounting student at San Diego State University; Andrea Diaz Orozco, senior accounting student at San Diego State University; and Doug Wright, CEO of Mission Fed Credit Union, discuss how students prepare for accounting careers and why the field offers a range of opportunities. They share lessons from internships, SDSU networking and career resources, and using AI to learn responsibly, highlighting the talent and workforce needs shaping San Diego’s business community. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Cheryl Morrow, President of California Curl, and Paris Wilson, SDSU chapter vice president of the San Diego Association of Black Journalists, discuss the nine principles of Grand Master Willie Morrow and how they guide self-mastery, entrepreneurship and personal growth. They explore precision, adaptability, honest communication, mentorship and the new podcast and audio experience bringing Morrow’s legacy to San Diego audiences. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Scott Silverman, CEO of Confidential Recovery, discusses why addiction recovery often requires more than short-term treatment and how families can seek help when a loved one is struggling. Silverman examines fentanyl, relapse, and stigma, along with efforts to connect veterans and active-duty military with behavioral-health support through Confidential Recovery, the VA and the Veterans Navigation Center in San Diego. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Chris Rubio, Artistic Director of Arms Wide Open; Patti Long, on-stage helper with Arms Wide Open; and Daniel Long, an Arms Wide Open actor, discuss how inclusive performing arts create opportunities for people with disabilities to perform, develop skills and belong. They describe the Rising Stars and Inspire programs, upcoming productions including The Addams Family and SpongeBob, plans for All Shook Up and the need to find suitable venues to sustain this work in San Diego. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Matt Hebert, Director of the SDSU School of Art and Design; Jacqueline Marino, guest lecturer at SDSU and director of Quint Gallery; and Mary Gowen, MFA candidate at SDSU’s School of Art and Design, discuss how interdisciplinary arts education connects creative practice, students, and San Diego’s cultural community. They explore new approaches to painting, the Becoming Heirlooms exhibition, Gowen’s research on olfactory art and neurodiversity and efforts to connect SDSU’s artists with broader audiences and regional institutions. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Michael Castro, Director of Development at the Autism Society San Diego, discusses how the organization supports families after an autism diagnosis. Castro talks about Camp I Can, adaptive surf and aquatics, year-round social programs, and community partnerships that connect autistic people and families with resources across San Diego. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/