Jackie Carrera is the President and CEO of one of Santa Barbara's largest community non-profits. The Santa Barbara Foundation helps connect the right people and resources to the appropriate non-profits in Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities as well as steward the immense amount of data our non-profits collect, creating better reports to inform decision making. An incredibly important job and an incredible leader!
Read MoreDr. Lawrie’s life began by escaping communism with her parents to Austria. There, she once had a racist teacher make her lick her dropped food off the ground. Her family made it to America...and now Dr. Smaranda Lawrie is teaching college students about gratitude and resilience. Tune in to this interview if you need some encouragement! Amazing!
Read MoreWill Breman is an extremely gifted musician who came to national prominence on NBC's The Voice. In this episode, Dean interviews Will for a few minutes before Will blessed us with a live performance! What a voice!
Read MoreTaking his practice to the most vulnerable populations of the community, Dr. Fenzi recalls personal stories of medical triumphs small and large - from the uplifting daily smiles of staff to helping during the COVID pandemic.
Read MoreThe Nigerian bombshell is a bundle of inspiration. Hailing from an impoverished life in Africa, she prioritized her schooling, sacrificing a relationship with her mother in order to do so. The now-US based lawyer looks back at her life’s justices and injustices, all of which molded her into the powerhouse she is today.
Read MoreWestmont College’s own John C. Moore opens up to host Dean Wilson about his leadership role as longtime basketball coach at Santa Barbara’s Westmont College. His passion for the sport has influenced all aspects of his life, shaped his personal values, and formed camaraderies lasting a lifetime.
Read MoreSpanning the coasts of South Africa to Southern California, John Davies has dedicated his life to doing good and lending a helping hand wherever he can. Davies and host Dean Wilson examine business, religion, and intrinsic human nature.
Read MoreAmazing Grace…an interview with the incredible Grace and Debbie Fisher.
Read MoreSmiling, love, and special needs children…an interview with Westmont College Campus Pastor Scott Lisea
Read MoreThis Man Knows World History! A Conversation with a National Treasure…Marshall Foster.
Read MoreLoving Kids and Changing Communities…a Conversation with Donnie Feller and Diane Lee.
Read MoreGiving the gift of music to disadvantaged kids. . . an interview with the talented David Rojas!
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