Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact podcast

Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact podcast

An essential podcast for those who live, work, visit and play in Carlsbad.

The CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 2, 2025

Behind 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 career shift from aspiring English teacher to law enforcement leade...
Sept. 25, 2025

Fertility, 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. Scarlett shares her extraordinary path—from corporate travel and engine...
Sept. 5, 2025

From 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 entrepreneurship, innovation, and service. From childhood, Dale d...
Aug. 28, 2025

From 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 Marcus , founder and CEO of the San Diego Art Directory , to explo...

Recent Blog Posts

Jan. 4, 2022

Creating Experiences Worth Sharing with Tim Stripe

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. Listen to the conversation here! In this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, co-president and co-founder of Grand Pacific Resorts, Tim Stripe, talks with Bret Schanzenbach. As a forme…

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Dec. 14, 2021

How to Enhance Your Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence with Elaine Swann

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. Listen to the conversation here! On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, etiquette expert Elaine Swann speaks with Bret Schanzenbach. Elaine has appeared on Dr. Oz, CNN, Access Ho…

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Dec. 7, 2021

Minimizing Threats & Increasing Security with Sentir Global’s CEO, Le…

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. Listen to the conversation here! Recently, the CEO of Sentir Global, Lee Wakefield, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Lee’s military service has taken him all…

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