Making Hope Happen
By Erin Brinker
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We're not just telling stories—we’re igniting a movement. Every week, we bring you inspiring tales of resilience, perseverance, and transformation alongside deep dives into the issues that shape our lives. Hope isn’t just a feeling; it’s a powerful force for change. Join us as we make hope happen, sparking success and joy in our community.
Shows are aired in the San Bernardino area on X95.7 and KQLH 92.5 on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 7:00 AM, respectively.
All of our Uplift San Bernardino Radio Show episodes are in this feed. The new look and focus were launched on September 4, 2024.
Do you have a story you want to tell? Please send me an email at show@makinghope.org
Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/makinghopehappenradio/
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Flu Vaccines: Debunking Myths, Building Trust, and Protecting Our Communities
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Rethinking Mental Health: Human Connection, Healing, and the UnDoctor Approach with Dr. Fred Moss
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Nurturing Hope: Pediatric Health, Parenting, and Resilience with Dr. Neha Vaghasia
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Inspiring Journeys: Gloria Macias Harrison’s Legacy & Community Hope in San Bernardino
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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From Manuscript to Bestseller: Inside the World of Publishing with Conni Francini
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Unleashing Hope: A Teacher's Journey from Trauma to Transformation
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Men’s Health Matters – with Dr. Robert Sallis
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Engaging Dialogue on America’s Founding with Esteemed Historians
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Heart-Centered Leadership with Cynthia Rivard
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May 30, 2025 |
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Breaking the Silence: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Ashley Zucker
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May 23, 2025 |
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Building Vibrant Health: IEHP Foundation's Greg Bradbard on Equity, Advocacy, and Collective Action
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May 10, 2025 |
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Thriving Through Menopause: Expert Advice from Dr. Marisol Flores
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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Power, Potential, and the Journey to Mental Wellness: A Conversation with Dustin Dean & Mick Myers
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Where Purpose Meets Philanthropy: Insights from Fundraising Expert Jack Alotto
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Healing the Healers: Dr. Pamela Buchanan on Burnout, Resilience, and the Human Side of Medicine
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Early Starts, Lasting Change: Celebrating First 5 San Bernardino
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Gut Check: What You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Bridging Education and Industry: The Tomorrow’s Talent Revolution
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Heart Health Matters: Preventing America’s #1 Killer with Dr. William Mosley
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers: How Time for Change Foundation Empowers Women to Rebuild Their Lives
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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From Homelessness to Heroism & Breaking Free from Codependency
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Investing in Health & Hope: Dr. Alberto Yanez on Kaiser Permanente’s Impact in San Bernardino
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Building Hope and Opportunity: Robert Carrillo’s Vision for Economic Resilience in San Bernardino
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Empowering Growth: Cicero Salmon, III on Motivation, Mental Health, and Financial Freedom
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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From Gangs to Greatness: Ifeanyi White’s Journey of Transformation and Triumph
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Navigating the Women’s Health Journey: Puberty to Menopause with Dr. Marisol Flores
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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Recycling Water, Shaping Policy: How EMWD Leads the Sustainability Charge followed by the award-winning author and historian, Dr. Andrew Roberts, in an interview from 2018
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Taking Control of Diabetes: Expert Strategies for Prevention and Management with Dr. Alex McDonald
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Fueling Dreams: How the BBOP Center is Revolutionizing Opportunities for Women of Color
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Building a Strong Foundation: The Critical Role of Early Childhood Development
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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The Incomparable Lacey Kendall Talks About Broadcasting, Journalism and Education
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Unlocking Everyday Peace: Dr. Dravon James on Empowering Women to Achieve Their Next Level of Greatness
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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A Family’s Fight: Triumph, Survival, and the Power of Support in the Face of Breast Cancer
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Behind the Success: Adam Russell Reveals the Untold Story of His Journey to Becoming a Self-Made Business Leader
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Breaking the Cycle: Healing from Eating Disorders and Embracing Inner Strength with Margot Rittenhouse, LPCC
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Unlocking the Power of Nonprofits: A Conversation with Jenny Mitchell on Leadership, Impact, and Economic Influence
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Navigating Youth Mental Health: Insights from Dr. Ashley Zucker, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Theresa Bruno: From Tragedy to Triumph—The Designer Behind Jordan Alexander Jewelry Opens Up About Loss, Resilience, and Reinvention
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Navigating the Special Education Maze: Expert Insights with Legal Advocates and Educators
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Engaging Dialogue on America’s Founding with Esteemed Historians
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Defying the Odds: Chris Hogan’s Journey Through Dual Cancer Diagnoses with Dr. Jibara
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Adam Russell with an Economics Update
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Two young entrepreneurs and advocates, Ulysses Valor and Heather Zappia
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Kaiser Permanente Doctors talk about summer health followed by a classic interview with Gigi Hanna from Habitat for Humanity
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San Bernardino
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Nonprofit Executive Coach Jenny Mitchell and a classic interview with author and historian Robert Dallek
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Raven Casas from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and rising nonprofit leader, Brittany Brown
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Dr. Greg Hammer and Adam Russell
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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April Lewis from CDC Small Business Finance and Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM
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May 29, 2024 |
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Assistant Fire Chief for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Ralph Tovar and Legendary Architect and Activist, Gregory Villanueva
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May 22, 2024 |
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Lt. Jennifer Kohrell from the San Bernardino PD and an business and economics update with Adam Russell
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May 08, 2024 |
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Jill Henderson from the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley followed by two classic interviews with authors Fabian Nicieza and Roben Farzad
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May 01, 2024 |
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Lydie Gutfeld from the City of San Bernardino Parks and Joe Mouawad, General Manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Eric Asiedu and Hyepin Im talk about buying your first home followed by a classic interview with the late New York Times bestselling author, Sue Grafton
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Growing Inland Achievement's CEO Ashish Vaidya talks about education and Adam Russell joins us for an update on the economy
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Best of Episode: Heri Garcia, CEO of Thinkwise Credit Union and Laura Harris, CEO of Americans for Indian Opportunity
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Creator of the Berdoo Film, Nishita Matangi and Karina Villasenor from the 100 Mile Club
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Author and Executive Coach, Judy Wilkins-Smith, and an economics and finance update with Adam Russell
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Historian and Rialto native, Jeff Lowe, followed by CBU Public Health Professor, Melissa Wiggington
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Pi Kappa Alpha from CSUSB and a classic interview with Melanie Moore, the owner of The Body Quarry
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Buying a business and economics update with Adam Russell.
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Clint Davis, founder and executive director of CAPSLL on his entrepreneurial journey and a classic interview with author Dean Koontz
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Dr. Connie McReynolds talks about the power of neuro feedback to overcome ADHD, trauma and other challenges followed by our monthly business and economy update with Adam Russell
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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A Novel Approach to Ending Homelessness with Tiger Todd and How to Heal from Codependency with Dr. Frieda Birnbaum
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Living with Dementia with Julie Leon and Susie Halim followed by a conversation with Dyami Ruiz-Martinez
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Surviving a son's addiction with Ken Guidroz and CSUSB is launching a Physician Assistant program!
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Executive Coach and Change Maker, Sandy Gledhill followed by Adam Russell's Business and Economy Update
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Navigating Special Education in the Public Schools with Attorneys Marsha Johnson and Deliesha Brown and Veteran Teacher, Tobin Brinker
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Heri Garcia, CEO of Thinkwise Credit Union and Laura Harris, Executive Director of Americans for Indian Opportunity
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Adam Russell gives us an update on business and the economy followed by a classic interview with documentarian Patrick Forbes
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Karen DiCarlo from Santa Claus, Inc and Pamela Deans from the Microenterprise Collaborative
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Dr. JoAnn Yánez from the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges and Dr. Carole Osborne, DVM
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Dr. Dale Marsden from Tomorrow's Talent and Adam Russell from Services and Solutions 4 Business
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Ann Marie Sakrekoff from Growing Inland Achievement and Nikki Villalobos from the San Bernardino City Libraries
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Belen Gomez from ILEAP nonprofit and Anthony Parnther, Maestro of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Economy Update with Adam Russell and Jessica Anguiano from Small Business Majority and Michelle Jimenez from Jimenez Sisters Ranch
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Conversation about homelessness with Sergio Hernandez from Inland Counties Legal Services and Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith from Lutheran Social Services of So. Cal
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Entrepreneurs David Friedman and Tansu Philip followed by a classic interview with David Stixrud
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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How to Run for Office with Tobin Brinker
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Entrepreneur Brian Navarro followed by classic interviews with Dr. Robin Cook and Alexander Klimburg
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Gerzón Ceseña from Making Hope Happen Foundation and an update from Adam Russell on the economy
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Tobin Brinker talks about education and Veronica Garcia from Inland Counties Legal Services
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Entrepreneur Monica Robles and author and historian, Andrew Roberts
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Adam Russell with a economics update and Erin talks about protecting yourself from manipulation
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Matthew Kugizaki and Tessie Solorzano from Inland Counties Legal Services and a classic interview with Dr. Robynne Chutkan about the importance of gut health.
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Adam Russell followed by Carolina Rosas from Caravanserai and entrepreneur Magdalena M. Zepeda-SeLegue
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Joseph Kibler from Creative 7 Designs, a classic interview with Amy Chua and remembering D-Day
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Erin discusses homelessness followed by a classic interview with entrepreneur and author, Sandy Gledhill about her book Fearless Revolution
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May 26, 2023 |
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Erin is joined by Economy and Business Correspondent, Adam Russell. What is going on with our economy?
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May 26, 2023 |
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Local author and entrepreneur, Hilda Valenzuela Wendtland and Jorge Osvaldo Heredia from the Garcia Center for the Arts
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May 09, 2023 |
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Full interview with Devin Arciniega and Miguel Guerrero from the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department and a classic interview with author Sarah St. Vincent
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May 09, 2023 |
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Gigi Hannah, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity in San Bernardino, followed by classic interviews with Jorge Cham & Daniel Whiteson, Nathaniel Philbrick, and Heather Haupt
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May 09, 2023 |
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Adam Russell talks about the banking system
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May 09, 2023 |
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Lydie Gutfeld from the San Bernardino Parks Department, Vanessa Perez from Time for Change Foundation & Devin Arciniega and Miguel Guerrero from the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Second half of conversation with Gloria Macias Harrison followed by Herb Bennett and Celia Garcia from EVOOVE and The PACT
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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It's our how-to episode: become a homeowner with Eric Asiedu and Hyepin Im followed by starting a business with Carolina Rosas and Roxana Cervantes
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Publisher and educator, Gloria Macias Harrison and Vanessa Perez from the BBOP Center in San Bernardino
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Veteran Banker, Adam Russell, talks about SV Bank followed by entrepreneur Krista McPhail, owner of IE Loves Yoga
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Nefertiti Long from the Inland Empire Community Foundation and a Business and the Economy Update from Adam Russell from Services and Solutions 4 Business
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Classic interviews with Dr. Dacher Keltner and San Bernardino Mayor, Helen Tran
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Julie Willis Leon, Rebecca O'Connor and a classic interview with author Sophie Sabbage
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Niki Dettman, Executive Director of the Making Hope Happen Foundation and local children's book author, Mitch McAlpine
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Tobin Brinker, President of the Rialto Education Association talks about education
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Entrepreneur Celia Garcia and Adam Russell from Services and Solutions 4 Business
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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David Younce from AM, LLC and a classic interview with documentarian Patrick Forbes
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Best of Show - Fitness Entrepreneur, Melanie Moore, and Real Estate Guru, John Mallett
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Executive Coach, Sandy Gledhill, talks about her book The Lazy Marketer, and Adam Russell with the Economic Update
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Pamela Deans from the Microenterprise Collaborative, Nathan Vincent from Enterprise High School, and two classic interviews with authors Claire Evans and Dr. Steven Masley
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Best-Of Episode: Interview with Dr. Dale Marsden from Tomorrow's Talent first aired in June of 2021
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Lydie Gutfeld, San Bernardino City Parks Director talks about the Miracle on Court Street and local youth entrepreneur & educator, Fabian Leon Torres
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Adam Russell talks money for your business and classic interviews with authors Andrew Roberts and Doug Abrams
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Executive Coach, Sandy Gledhill and First Citizens Bank's David Keeling, Moe Amhaz, & Eric Asiedu
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Lary Townson, creator of the Trauma Shooting Kit, and Darrell Moore from Inland Counties Legal Services
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Entrepreneur Daisy Valdovinos, Philanthropist Amy Brinkerhoff and a classic interview with author, Karen White
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Adam Russell from SS4B talks about the economy and veterinarian, Dr. Carol Osborne, discusses keeping your pet safe on Halloween
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Mikki Chichocki, candidate for San Bernardino City Unified School District
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Brian Kennedy Jr. and Lynette Coachman discuss the AmPac Connecting Faith and Business Summit followed by classic interviews with authors Sue Grafton and Jon Ronson
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Carolina Rosas from Caravanserai Project and Jessica Anguiano from Small Business Majority
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Adam Russell from Services and Solutions 4 Business
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Analina Garcia, owner of Hug a Tree Reiki, talks about her entrepreneurial journey
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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James Martin, III and Brian Kennedy, Jr. Talk Financial Literacy and Empowerment
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Private Property vs Code Enforcement followed by interviews with Sandy Gledhill and Dan Chung
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Lydie Gutfeld, City of San Bernardino Parks Dept and Melanie Steele from the Inland So. Cal. Housing Collective
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Working from Home, the Good, Bad, and the Ugly
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Looking at San Bernardino's Bankruptcy 10 Years On with Former Councilman Tobin Brinker
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Adam Russell from Services and Solutions 4 Business and Clemente Mojica from NPHS
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Jackie Melendez from IEGO and Pamela Deans from the Microenterprise Collaborative
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Corey Hodges and Amanda Hernandez from the City of San Bernardino and Brian Kennedy, Jr. from AmPac Business Capital
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Deadpool Co-Creator, Fabian Nicieza followed by Dr. Gwen Dowdy-Rodgers, member of the SBCUSD Board
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Ginger Ontiveros and Karen Suarez from Making Hope Happen Foundation & Uplift SB followed by Phil Klay and Dawn Raffel
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Horse Whisperer Grant Golliher, Award Winning Journalist & Author Kevin Davis, and Ginger Ontiveros
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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CA Primary Election Results with Erin and Tobin Brinker
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Pam Deans from the Microenterprise Collaborative, author Elliot Ackerman & Millennial Money Expert, Stefanie O'Connell
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May 25, 2022 |
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Gerzon Ceseña talks about men's mental health and local author, Steve Randall, discusses his book, Dude, You're Pregnant
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May 11, 2022 |
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Steve Ely from E-Credible Discusses Building Business Credit
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May 04, 2022 |
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Adam Russell from Services & Solutions for Business
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May 03, 2022 |
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Entrepreneurs Brian Kennedy from AmPac Business Capital and Lionel Thomas from Newman Thomas Appraisers followed by two classic interviews with best-selling authors Sebastian Mallaby and Dean Koontz
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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San Bernardino Mayoral Candidate, Mohammed Khan followed by Heather Turgeon, MFT, and Dr. Robin Chutkan
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Growing wealth, community as the antidote to anxiety, and you don't know as much as you think you do.
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Apr 02, 2022 |
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San Bernardino Mayoral Candidate, Helen Tran, and Erika Christakis, author of The Importance of Being Little
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Adam Russell talks inflation, war, and everything that touches the IE economy
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Monica Robles, CEO of Asosiasión de Emprendador@s, talks about her international career
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Authors Alice Boyes, Suzanne Bouffard, Kathryn Miles, and Dan Jones
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Mar 05, 2022 |
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Brian Kennedy Jr. on His Entrepreneurial Journey
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Carl Dameron, owner of Dameron Communications
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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John Mallett, author of Buy Your First Home Today, and Melanie Moore, Owner of the Body Quarry
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Adam Russell Talks About the Inland Empire Economy and Business Environment
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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News of the day and interviews with authors Dani Shapiro and Stanislas Dehaene
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Jennifer Carter, Owner of Oak Tree Learning Center, talks about her entrepreneurial journey
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Brian Kennedy, Jr. from AmPac Business Capital
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Business and Economy Update with Adam Russell from Services & Solutions for Business, LLC
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Michelle Skiljan from the Inland Empire Women's Business Center and Dr. Treasure Ortiz, candidate for Mayor of San Bernardino
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Karini Pereira from Presence Consulting and Coaching
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Housing, Community Engagement, and Economy with former City Councilman Tobin Brinker and Adam Russell
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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James Dettman from VARP, Inc.
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Adam Russell from Services and Solutions 4 Business
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Christine Hronec from Gauge Girl Training and local author, David Howard
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Manufacturing Day with Dennis Sonney and Cinnamon Alvarez
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Karen Suarez, Director of Uplift San Bernardino at the Making Hope Happen Foundation
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Maria Molina Solano from the LWBA-IE and Hilda Kennedy from AmPac Business Capital
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Patrick Adler from UCR's School of Business about San Bernardino's Economic Forecast
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Ann Marie Sakrekoff from Growing Inland Achievement
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Dr. Dale Marsden & Tomorrow's Talent
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Center for Community Investments, Time for Change Foundation & Arts Connection
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Oct 26, 2021 |