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Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact
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.
Episodes
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 199 | Reimagining Pediatric Care: How Dr. Brad Is Bringing Relationships Back to Medicine
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President & CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Dr. Bradley McCammack, the Owner of…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 198 | Thomas Krouse, City of Carlsbad Candidate, For Treasurer
Meet Thomas Krouse, who is running for Treasurer in Carlsbad City Council in the November 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 197 | Christian Peacox, City of Carlsbad Candidate, For Treasurer
Meet Christian Peacox, who is running for Treasurer in Carlsbad City Council in the November 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you?…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 196 | Keith Blackburn, City of Carlsbad Council Candidate, For Mayor
Meet Keith Blackburn, who is running for Mayor in Carlsbad City Council in the November 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 195 | Eric Nixon, City of Carlsbad Council Candidate, For Mayor
Meet Eric Nixon, who is running for Mayor in Carlsbad City Council in the November 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 194 | Bill Arsenault, City of Carlsbad Council Candidate, For Mayor
Meet Bill Arsenault, who is running for Mayor in Carlsbad City Council in the November 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 193 | Wayland Lim City of Carlsbad Council Candidate, D3
Meet Wayland Lim, who is running for Carlsbad City Council in District 3, in the November 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 192 | Priya Bhat-Patel City of Carlsbad Council Candidate, D3
Meet Priya Bhat-Patel, who is running for Carlsbad City Council in District 3, in the November 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you?…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 191 Melanie Burkholder City of Carlsbad Council Candidate D1
Meet Melanie Burkholder, who is running for Carlsbad City Council in District 1 in the November 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you?…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 190 Nate Larson Carlsbad City Council Candidate D1
Meet Nate Larson who is running for Carlsbad City Council in District 1 in November, 2026 Election. Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 189 How Aptera Is Building the Future of Solar Mobility in Carlsbad
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President & CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Steve Fambro, Co-Founder and CEO of…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEp. 188 Building an Ideal Life: Financial Planning, Community Impact, and Leadership with Justin Peek
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President & CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Justin Peek, Founder and CEO of Peak…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEpisode 187: From Tech Executive to Trusted Financial Advisor: Anita Boghoussian's Journey
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President and CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Anita Boghoussian, Financial Advisor…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactBeyond the Resume: Reinventing Hiring with Michael Campbell
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach welcomes Michael Campbell, Founder and CEO of Signal Verified. Michael shares his…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactHemp, Heritage, and Heart: Klara Nyari’s Creative Journey
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Klara Nyari, CEO of TradeMarker International and a leader…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactRental Reality Check: Grace Burch of Chamberlain Property Management
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Grace Burch, Accounts Manager at Chamberlain Property…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactLocal Kids, Local Impact: Inside the Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad
On this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Alex Ghilarducci, Director of Marketing and Events, and Chad…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Hockey Rinks to Wealth Management: JP Witkop’s Journey to Carlsbad
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach welcomes JP Witkop, Vice President at Raymond James & Associates. JP shares his…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactBuilding with Intention: Laurie Barron on Digital Strategy, WordPress, and Creative Business
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach welcomes Laurie Barron, co-founder of Pursu Agency, for a conversation about…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactThe Future of Senior Care in North County with Liam Dunfey of Assisting Hands
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach welcomes Liam Dunfey, President of Assisting Hands of Carlsbad, for a thoughtful…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactThe Real Cost of Chasing Gold: Shane Fisher and the Mission of American Paragons
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Shane Fisher, founder of the American Paragons Foundation, to talk…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFreehab Therapy: Closing the Rehab Gap for Neurological Patients
Matthew Eclevia, President of Freehab Therapy, joins Bret Schanzenbach on Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact to share how a local nonprofit is changing…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactConnected Hearts in Carlsbad: Creating Deep Friendships in Midlife with Cheryl Dillon
On this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach welcomes Cheryl Dillon, founder and CEO of Funderful Experiences and creator of…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactBeyond the Bottom Line: Building Community Through Corporate Impact
Host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Teresa Miller, Founder and CEO of 365 Connect, a purpose-driven 501(c)(3) that helps companies build meaningful corporate…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactLEGOLAND’s Biggest Expansion Yet: Kurt Stocks on LEGO Galaxy and Galactic Coaster
LEGOLAND California Resort President Kurt Stocks returns to Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact with Bret Schanzenbach to share what’s new, what’s next, and…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactNormandy & Champagne: Chamber Travel 2026 Awaits
This episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact highlights the Carlsbad Chamber’s 2026 Chamber Travel adventure to Normandy and the Champagne region of…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Shoebox Receipts to Sellable Business: Exit Planning Done Right
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Bennett Mann, valuation specialist and business broker with The…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactSaving Community Healthcare: Tri-City, Sharp, and the New Era of North County Medicine
Podcast: Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact Host: Bret Schanzenbach, President & CEO, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Guest: Dr. Gene Ma, President & CEO…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactWork Well, Play Well, Be Well: Inside The Bermuda Club with Scott Morris
In this episode, host Bret Schanzenbach, President & CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Scott Morris, local Encinitas native, serial…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Dolphins to Desserts: How Gelato Love Turned Science into Sweetness in Carlsbad
In this episode of “Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact,” host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Paola Richard, CEO and founder of Gelato Love in Carlsbad…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactPickleball Republic: Carlsbad’s First Indoor-Outdoor Pickleball Hub
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Sean Walker and Andy Slip, co-founders of Pickleball Republic…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactYou Are Not So Other Than Me: Audrey Adams on Joyful Business by Design
On Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach talks with Audrey Maria Adams, founder of YANSOTM Co (pronounced “yen-SOD-um”), a consultancy…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactLeading with Purpose — Inside the Journey of Carlsbad’s Business Coach, Alan Shimamoto
In this episode, Bret Schanzenbach talks with Alan Shimamoto, founder of Accelerate Growth Coaching. Alan shares his extraordinary story—from being adopted…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactScares, Kayaks, and Community: Inside Agua Hedionda’s Signature Events
On this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Erin Hardin, director of community relations at the Agua…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactShielding Veterans: Legal Services with Purpose and Impact
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach interviews Michael Stinnett, founder and director of Shield Legal Services. Michael…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Navy Bombs to Business Bytes: Kevin Clemons on Tech, Grit & Growth
In this episode, Bret sits down with Kevin Clemons, CEO of Au Technology Solutions and Chamber board member, to explore his journey from Vista native to Navy…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Pulpit to Profits: Tim Holt on Building Revenue-Driven Marketing
What happens when a youth pastor discovers the power of a boosted Instagram post? For Tim Holt, it launched a journey from ministry to marketing that led him…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactTech, Tools & Taxes: How Janine Burke Helps Businesses Thrive
In this episode, Bret interviews Chamber team member and Spera Accounting founder Janine Burke. They explore her journey from Northern California roots to…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactBuilding Burgers & Community: How Ash Turned Passion into Purpose
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Ash L., founder of Green Madness and owner of MOOYAH Burgers…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactBehind the Badge: Chief Christie Calderwood Talks Leadership, Challenges, and Carlsbad Pride
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Carlsbad Police Chief Christie Calderwood. From her unexpected…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFertility, Healing, and Hope: How Dr. Scarlett Brings Balance Back to Health
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Dr. Yvonne Scarlett, founder of Red Lotus Wellness Center. Dr…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Catcher to Counselor: Nick McCoy’s Journey from Pro Baseball to Financial Planning
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Nick McCoy, former pro baseball player turned financial advisor…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Alarms to AI: The Entrepreneur Who Never Retired
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Dale Stein, CEO and partner at i-NETT, to unpack a lifetime of…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Moscow to San Diego: Galena Marcus and the Power of Art to Unite a Community
In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach, President and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Galina…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactUncovering Financial Deception: Lisa Carroll on Forensic Bookkeeping and Fraud Prevention
In this episode, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Lisa Carroll, president of Number Crunching, Inc., to explore her unique…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactAI's Impact on Video Marketing & SEO with Gwen Beren
Ever wondered how the digital marketing landscape is transforming with the rise of AI? Or how video content is reshaping client engagement? In episode 154 of…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactEngineering Dreams: Jim Miller's Inspiring Journey
Ever wondered how a career in industrial engineering can lead to a thriving podcast empire? Or how breaking into Apple's supply chain can take over two years…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Wildfire to Business: Rachel's Photo Organizing Journey
Ever wondered how a life-threatening wildfire could inspire a thriving business? In episode 152 of the Carlsbad: People, Purpose, and Impact podcast, I sit…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactWomen's Club Legacy: 100 Years of Impact
What role did women's clubs play in shaping modern society? How did the Women's Club of Carlsbad leave an indelible mark on their community over the last…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Engineer to Explorer: Transformative Travel Tales with Ian Scott & Kathy Steffen
Ever thought about ditching your routine for an adventure halfway across the globe? In episode 150 of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Rock Star to Entrepreneur: Chris Swimley's Journey
Ever wondered how a musician's journey from a small town led to a thriving business in the heart of San Diego? In episode 149 of "Carlsbad: People, Purpose…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactNetworking & Balance with Laura Bashore
How do you balance career ambitions with family life? What role does networking play in business success? Join me as I dive into these questions and more with…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactIgniting Community Change with Stephanie Issa
Are you ready to dive into the unknown and explore the world of impactful conversations? Welcome to Episode 147 of "Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact,"…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactDonut Dreams: From College to Sweet Success with Renee Bexiga
Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a spontaneous idea into a thriving business? Or how a passion for art can turn a simple donut into a…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactLeap of Inspiration with Devin Hughes
What drives a man to leap from a stable corporate career into the world of motivational speaking? How do personal struggles transform into powerful narratives…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactInnovating Education: Carlsbad's Transformative Journey with Laura Pitts
How is the Carlsbad Educational Foundation reshaping the future of education? What innovative projects are transforming classrooms today? Join me as I sit down…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Dressmaker to Financial Advisor: Andrew's Inspiring Journey
Have you ever wondered how a chance encounter at a Christmas party could change the course of your career? Or how a former dressmaker from New York found his…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactTransforming Lives with Cake4Kids with Cari Yuen
Ever wondered how a simple cake can transform a child's life? In episode 142 of "Carlsbad: People, Purpose, and Impact," I dive into this heartwarming topic…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFinance to Philanthropy: Lily Fallah's Inspiring Journey
Have you ever wondered how a childhood interest in finance can transform into a lifelong passion for helping families with special needs? Join me, as I sit…
Carlsbad: People, Purpose and ImpactFrom Hollywood to Loft 100: Mary's Media Journey
What does it take to navigate the ever-evolving world of media and marketing? How does one transition from casting extras in Hollywood to leading marketing at…