Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact
By Bret Schanzenbach
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The Carlsbad Chamber Podcast is a podcast dedicated to connecting San Diego North County leaders in business, education and civic engagement. Join us every week as we talk with people dedicated to all aspects of our quality of life and are dedicated to leaving a lasting impact.
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Ep. 193 | Wayland Lim City of Carlsbad Council Candidate, D3
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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Ep. 192 | Priya Bhat-Patel City of Carlsbad Council Candidate, D3
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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Ep. 191 Melanie Burkholder City of Carlsbad Council Candidate D1
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Ep. 190 Nate Larson Carlsbad City Council Candidate D1
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Ep. 189 How Aptera Is Building the Future of Solar Mobility in Carlsbad
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Ep. 188 Building an Ideal Life: Financial Planning, Community Impact, and Leadership with Justin Peek
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Episode 187: From Tech Executive to Trusted Financial Advisor: Anita Boghoussian's Journey
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Beyond the Resume: Reinventing Hiring with Michael Campbell
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May 28, 2026 |
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Hemp, Heritage, and Heart: Klara Nyari’s Creative Journey
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May 21, 2026 |
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Rental Reality Check: Grace Burch of Chamberlain Property Management
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May 14, 2026 |
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Local Kids, Local Impact: Inside the Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad
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May 07, 2026 |
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From Hockey Rinks to Wealth Management: JP Witkop’s Journey to Carlsbad
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Building with Intention: Laurie Barron on Digital Strategy, WordPress, and Creative Business
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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The Future of Senior Care in North County with Liam Dunfey of Assisting Hands
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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The Real Cost of Chasing Gold: Shane Fisher and the Mission of American Paragons
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Freehab Therapy: Closing the Rehab Gap for Neurological Patients
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Connected Hearts in Carlsbad: Creating Deep Friendships in Midlife with Cheryl Dillon
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Beyond the Bottom Line: Building Community Through Corporate Impact
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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LEGOLAND’s Biggest Expansion Yet: Kurt Stocks on LEGO Galaxy and Galactic Coaster
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Normandy & Champagne: Chamber Travel 2026 Awaits
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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From Shoebox Receipts to Sellable Business: Exit Planning Done Right
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Saving Community Healthcare: Tri-City, Sharp, and the New Era of North County Medicine
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Work Well, Play Well, Be Well: Inside The Bermuda Club with Scott Morris
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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From Dolphins to Desserts: How Gelato Love Turned Science into Sweetness in Carlsbad
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Pickleball Republic: Carlsbad’s First Indoor-Outdoor Pickleball Hub
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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You Are Not So Other Than Me: Audrey Adams on Joyful Business by Design
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Leading with Purpose — Inside the Journey of Carlsbad’s Business Coach, Alan Shimamoto
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Scares, Kayaks, and Community: Inside Agua Hedionda’s Signature Events
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Shielding Veterans: Legal Services with Purpose and Impact
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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From Navy Bombs to Business Bytes: Kevin Clemons on Tech, Grit & Growth
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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From Pulpit to Profits: Tim Holt on Building Revenue-Driven Marketing
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Tech, Tools & Taxes: How Janine Burke Helps Businesses Thrive
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Building Burgers & Community: How Ash Turned Passion into Purpose
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Behind the Badge: Chief Christie Calderwood Talks Leadership, Challenges, and Carlsbad Pride
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Fertility, Healing, and Hope: How Dr. Scarlett Brings Balance Back to Health
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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From Catcher to Counselor: Nick McCoy’s Journey from Pro Baseball to Financial Planning
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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From Alarms to AI: The Entrepreneur Who Never Retired
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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From Moscow to San Diego: Galena Marcus and the Power of Art to Unite a Community
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Uncovering Financial Deception: Lisa Carroll on Forensic Bookkeeping and Fraud Prevention
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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AI's Impact on Video Marketing & SEO with Gwen Beren
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May 05, 2025 |
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Engineering Dreams: Jim Miller's Inspiring Journey
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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From Wildfire to Business: Rachel's Photo Organizing Journey
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Women's Club Legacy: 100 Years of Impact
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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From Engineer to Explorer: Transformative Travel Tales with Ian Scott & Kathy Steffen
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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From Rock Star to Entrepreneur: Chris Swimley's Journey
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Networking & Balance with Laura Bashore
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Igniting Community Change with Stephanie Issa
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Donut Dreams: From College to Sweet Success with Renee Bexiga
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Leap of Inspiration with Devin Hughes
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Innovating Education: Carlsbad's Transformative Journey with Laura Pitts
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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From Dressmaker to Financial Advisor: Andrew's Inspiring Journey
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Transforming Lives with Cake4Kids with Cari Yuen
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Finance to Philanthropy: Lily Fallah's Inspiring Journey
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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From Hollywood to Loft 100: Mary's Media Journey
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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From Corporate Climb to Team Triumph
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Tech-Driven Fitness: Transforming Lives in 20 Minutes
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing Recycling: The Plastic Beach Story
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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ADHD Journeys: From Engineering to Empowering Lives
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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From Page to Screen: Renee Carlino's Creative Journey
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Win-Win Conflict: Scott Silk's Mediation Magic
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing Food Security with Wesley Burt of Plus Box
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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From Corporate to Creative: Bob Berman's Musical Journey
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Building Dreams: Benjamin Schaefer's Journey in Design
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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From Farm to Furniture: Megan Draper’s Journey to Sustainability
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing Ads & Cybersecurity with Garry Heppy
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Carlsbad Cops: Stories of Service and Community Impact
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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From Backyard Performances to a Thriving Arts Center
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Uniting History, Community, & Jazz with Father Doran Stambaugh
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Enriching Lives: Haley DiDonato's Vibrant Community Vision
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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From Marine to Entrepreneur: Jared Sinclair's Journey
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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From Crew to Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Golden Years Game Changers with Kim Shea
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Styling Your Life with Gazelle Parsa
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Mortgage Magic with Carl Streicher
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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From Navy to Caregiving Captain
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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From Cleats to Finance: Christian's Playbook
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Molding Future Leaders at Military School
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Designing Dreams in Carlsbad
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May 27, 2024 |
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Flight Path to Finance: Darcy's Journey
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May 20, 2024 |
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Empowerment Blooms in Green Dreams
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May 13, 2024 |
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Balancing Wealth and Purpose with Jackie Mazur
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May 06, 2024 |
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Fitness Empire to Franchise Guru
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Entrepreneurial Journeys: Ken's Story
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Financial Trailblazer: Catherine Magaña's Journey
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Making Waves with Film: The Blue Water Story
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Brewing Change in Carlsbad
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Ep. 107 Marine to Marketer: Aaron's Local Impact Leap
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Ep. 106 Empowering Carlsbad's Female Innovators with Tamina Madsen
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Ep. 105 Fintech Frontiers with Travis Chrisman
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Ep. 104 Securing Your Home's Future in Carlsbad
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Ep. 103 Compassion in Action: Luis Peralta's Journey
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Ep. 102 Carlsbad Kindness: More Than Real Estate with JR Phillips
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Ep. 101 Flavors Collide at Mas Fuego
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Ep. 100 Carlton Lund: Co-Founder of Lund Team Real Estate Firm
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Ep. 099 Stephanie San Antonio: Founder & President of SSA Insurance Services
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Ep. 098 Sharla Fagan: Owner/Founder Of Shear Karma
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Ep. 097 Kevin Sharrar: From Kevin Sharrar Realtor - Sharrar Builds Community
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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096 Olivia Rutman: From Banker to Childcare Innovator - The KidsCareFinder Story
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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095: Meet Ashley Hawkins - Director of Childcare at Bitchin' Sauce
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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094 REPLAY: After 225 Years, Learn Why Mission San Luis Rey is King of the Missions
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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093 REPLAY: Taking Action Kills Hesitancy Every Single Time - A Preview of “The Why Method” with Wade Blair
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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092 REPLAY: Contagious Kindness with Kids for Peace Co-Founder, Jill McManigal
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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091 REPLAY: Elevating the Human Experience Through Music with Carolyn Grant
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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090 REPLAY: The Power of Experiences in LEGOLAND California with Kurt Stocks
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Ep. 89 The State of the Chamber 2023 with Bret Schanzenbach and Adam Jacobs
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Ep. 88 The Community Resource Center - CBAD’s Non-Profit of the Year 2023
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Ep. 87 Meet CBAD’s Best Large Business of the Year - John Stevenson Plumbing
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Ep. 86 Meet CBAD’s High School Teacher of the Year 2023 - Aimee Nava
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Ep. 85 Connecting Hearts and Minds through Social and Emotional Learning with Kelly Griffin
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May 30, 2023 |
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Ep. 84 Senor Grubby’s: A Culinary Hub and Catalyst for Community Growth
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May 23, 2023 |
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Ep. 83 Built to Last: How Strong Relationships Propel a Carlsbad Design Firm
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May 16, 2023 |
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Ep. 82 Rewiring Your Reality: Unleashing Your Best Life with Crystal Lynn Privett
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May 09, 2023 |
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Ep. 81 Xceptional People Bring Xponential Results - Meet TalentXponential
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May 02, 2023 |
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Ep. 80 After 60 Years, Tri-City Medical Center is Still Evolving and Adapting
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Ep. 79 In Carlsbad, Strawberry Fields…Are Forever
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Ep. 78 Sunshine is Free & Solar Energy is Priceless with EcoDirect
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Ep. 77 The Chamber is Going to Spain - to the Costa del Sol - in November!
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Ep. 76 New Haven Youth & Family Services Believes in New Beginnings
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 75 Meet the Chief “Joy Activator” at Chuao Chocolatier
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Ep. 74 The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, Benefitting Carlsbad Now & Forever
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Ep. 73 Brighter Windows, Brighter Future - The Freedom Window Cleaning Story
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Ep. 72 Did You Know The San Diego Food Bank Feeds 400,000 Families a Month?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 71 CBAD High School Teacher of the Year 2022 Shares Some Classroom Wisdom
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Ep. 70 The “War Against Litter” Takes Education, Engagement and Outreach
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Ep. 69 Photos That Teach High School Seniors They Are Worthy and Beautiful
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Ep. 68 Inspiring the Young Men of Army & Navy Academy to Succeed
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Ep. 67 The Coast News: A Commitment to Cover the News That Matters to You
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Ep. 66 After 225 Years, Learn Why Mission San Luis Rey is King of the Missions
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Ep. 65 There’s a Lot More to Math Than Middle School – An Interview with Calavera Hills Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, Edric Uy
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Ep. 64 Helping Humans & Nature Prosper Together: An Interview with Anne Middleton of ECOLIFE Conservation
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Ep. 63 Taking Action Kills Hesitancy Every Single Time - A Preview of “The Y Method” with Wade Blair
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Ep. 62 Barrio Glassworks: Authentic European Glassblowing Right Here in Carlsbad
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Ep. 61 Applying “Business Intelligence” to The School of Business Administration at Cal State San Marcos - an Interview with the Dean, Ronald Ramirez
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Ep. 60 The Lightning Rise of Thunder Rugby - A Conversation with Founder and President Josh Williams
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Ep. 59 Preventing Homelessness Takes a Rapid Response - a Conversation with Lela Panagides
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Ep. 58 The Sage Leader of Sage Creek High School - A Conversation with Jesse Schuveiller
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Ep. 57 The Bright Idea Behind The Bright App with Nerissa Zhang
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Ep. 56 The Sweet Taste of Success with Anita Bennett and the Sunset Bay Candy Company
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Ep. 55 Coaching, Consulting and Cracking the Code - Go from Functional to Optimal in Your Business
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Ep. 54 The Senior Experience Program - Providing Clarity of Mission, Purpose, and Direction for Students and Businesses in North County
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Ep. 53 Daylight, Innovation, and Inspiration - the Solatube Story
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Ep. 52 Happi Spatula Serves It Up Healthy, Tasty and Fun!
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Ep. 51 Talents, Gifts and Genius: The Alchemy of Finding Your Purpose in Business
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Ep. 50 Making a Splash in Water Conservation with Smart Irrigation Solutions
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Ep. 49 Who says going to work can’t be fun?
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Ep. 48 Kindness is contagious…and good for business!
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Ep. 47 Rancho Coastal Humane Society and the Human-Animal Bond
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Ep. 46 Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors Tom Hersant and Polly Yu Create Meaningful International Connections
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Ep. 45 App for Teens to Build Good Habits an Interview with Kountinya Sai
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Ep. 44 What Can I Do For You? Helping Students Succeed feat. Claude Jones
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Ep. 43 Dr. Kanika Bembey: Doing Right by Treating Only One Patient at One Time
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Ep. 42 Sandra Estrada: Representing Hispanic Women
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Ep. 41 Winning Where You Are feat. Olympic Gold Medalist Kaillie Humphries
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Ep. 40 Strengthening Companies in Changing Work Environments feat. Kate Mood & Susette Hill
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May 31, 2022 |
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Ep. 39: ACS Relay for Life Carlsbad-Encinitas feat. Carly Lackey
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May 17, 2022 |
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Ep. 38 Breaking the World Record feat. Denise Mueller
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May 10, 2022 |
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Ep. 37 Building Bitchin’ Sauce feat. Amanda Miles
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May 03, 2022 |
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Ep. 36 Creating Opportunities Through Education feat. Dr. Bryan Brockett
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Ep. 35 Building Relationships & Creating Safe Spaces at CUSD feat. Beth Murphy
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Ep. 34 Big Picture Results feat. Jessica Hornbeck
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Ep. 33 Creating a Resilient Catering Business feat. Matt & Ashley Johnson
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Ep. 32 Cookies, Character, & Camo: Girl Scouts San Diego feat. Carol Dedrich
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Ep. 31 Visit Carlsbad feat. Kim Sidoriak
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Ep. 30 The Flower Fields feat. Joni Miringoff & Fred Clarke
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Ep. 29 Creating Transparency in Financing with iSoftpull feat. Dan Daniel
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Ep. 28 Sound Advice: Engaging a Trillion-Dollar Market feat. HearCommunications Founder, Teresa Barnes
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Ep. 27 Becoming LabRats feat. SD LabRats’ Executive Director, Jason Merrill
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Ep. 26 Taste & See Carlsbad on a Carlsbad Food Tour feat. Cheri Poulos
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Ep. 25 Enjoying Nature All Around Me feat. the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Ep. 24 Creating Experiences Worth Sharing feat. with Tim Stripe
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Ep. 23 How to Enhance Your Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence with Elaine Swann
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Ep. 22 Minimizing Threats & Increasing Security with Sentir Global’s CEO, Lee Wakefield
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Ep. 21 On Prime Tyme Action Sports feat. Presley & Slater Thomas
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Ep. 20 Carlsbad Village: The Heart & Soul of the City with Christine Davis
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Ep. 19 Fighting for Every Child’s Tomorrow with Beth & Brad Thorp
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Ep. 18 How Murals Bring People Together: A Conversation with Bryan Snyder
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Ep. 17 Responding to the Call with Carlsbad Police Chief Mickey Williams
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Ep. 16 Financial Knowledge is Power with Wells Fargo VP, Chafic Rouhana
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Ep. 15 Strengthening Your Body & Life with Fortis Fitness Owner, Adam Jacobs
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Ep. 14 Connecting Through the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce with Kathleen McNary
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Ep. 13 Helping People Where They Are with Guide My Finances Director, Josh Mazur
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Ep. 12 How VANC Serves America's Heroes with Lori Boody
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Ep. 11 Engaging People Through Visual Storytelling with Chris Ryan
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Ep. 10 Writing & Publishing Stories with Teen Author, Shanti Hershenson
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Ep. 9 Building a Community-Centered Business with Armand & Michele Amoranto
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Ep. 8 Here to Stay: A Talk with Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Manager Geoff Gray
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Ep. 7 Contagious Kindness with Kids for Peace Co-Founder, Jill McManigal
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Ep. 6 Elevating the Human Experience Through Music with Carolyn Grant
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Ep. 5 The Business of Community: A Conversation with Mayor Matt Hall
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Ep. 4 Serving the Community at Tri-City Medical Center with Aaron Byzak
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Ep. 3 America’s Heroes Live Here: An Interview with Amy Forsythe
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Ep. 2 The Show Must Go On: An Interview with New Village Arts’ Director, Alex Goodman
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Ep. 1 The Power of Experiences in LEGOLAND California with Kurt Stocks
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Jul 16, 2021 |