Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact podcast

In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President & CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Steve Fambro, Co-Founder and CEO of Aptera Motors. Steve shares his remarkable journey from military service and engineering to leading one of the region's most innovative clean-technology companies. The conversation explores how Aptera is redefining transportation through solar-powered electric vehicles engineered for maximum efficiency, extended range, and minimal environmen

In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President & CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Justin Peek, Founder and CEO of Peak Wealth, for a conversation that goes far beyond investments and retirement planning. Justin shares his journey from immigrant roots and entrepreneurial family influences to building a thriving wealth management practice focused on helping clients design and live their ideal lives. He discusses why traditional financial planning often misses

In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose & Impact, Carlsbad Chamber President and CEO Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Anita Boghoussian, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, to discuss her remarkable journey from an immigrant family upbringing to a successful career in technology leadership and, ultimately, financial advising. Anita shares how her family's pursuit of opportunity brought them from Iraq to Southern California, where she built a 25-year career in technology sales, cybersecurit

In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach welcomes Michael Campbell, Founder and CEO of Signal Verified. Michael shares his unique journey from the Midwest to Japan and back to California, where he now calls North County home. With a background in global tech leadership and education, Michael brings a fresh perspective to one of today’s biggest challenges: hiring the right talent. Signal Verified is transforming how companies evaluate candidates by focusing on

In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, host Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Klara Nyari, CEO of TradeMarker International and a leader behind Hemptique. Klara shares her story of growing up in Hungary, moving to the United States, studying fashion design, and building a career in footwear before joining her husband Peter in growing Hemptique. Together, they have created a company rooted in natural fibers, sustainability, craftsmanship, and creativity. The conversation explor