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

Nov. 13, 2025

Scares, 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 Hedionda Lagoon Foundation . Erin shares her journey from Las Vegas to ...
Nov. 6, 2025

Shielding 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 shares his journey from serving as a Navy aviation ordnance tec...
Oct. 30, 2025

From 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 veteran to tech entrepreneur. Kevin opens up about building his fi...
Oct. 23, 2025

From 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 to create Rivia , a Carlsbad-based firm redefining what “marketing ...
Oct. 16, 2025

Tech, Tools & Taxes: How Janine Burke Helps Businesses Thrive

In this episode, Bret interviews Chamber team member and Spira Accounting founder Janine Burke . They explore her journey from Northern California roots to launching her own bookkeeping business at age 28. Janine shares how t...

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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