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Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. 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 Hollywood, and Fox News, consults for pageants, and leads the Swann School of Protocol where she helps…

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 over the world, including Norway, Afghanistan, and Iraq. After serving in both the Army and the Marines, Lee decided to start his own security…

Recently, Bio-One of Oceanside owners, Armand and Michelle Amoranto joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Bio-One is a specialized cleaning company that is committed to helping people in their greatest times of need. In this episode, Armand and Michelle discuss their background in education, how…

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall about the past, present, and future of the city. They talk about how Mayor Hall became an elected official, the ways that the city is serving the community’s needs, and the…

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. SEO Description: In this episode, Tim Stripe, the co-president and co-founder of Grand Pacific Resorts, talks about the company, their mission, and the changes in the hospitality industry. In this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, co-president and co-founder of Grand…

Find out more about the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: https://carlsbad.org/. Would you ever like to paint a mural? On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Brian Snyder, the creative director of Snyder Art and Design. He has spearheaded a variety of projects…

Learn more about the Carlsbad ChamberLearn more about SD LabRats On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach speaks with Jason Merrill of SD LabRats. SD LabRats is a dynamic non-profit that is committed to providing engaging STEM programs for kids. SD LabRats was founded…

Recently, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Chris Ryan of Ryan Video Productions on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. San Diego native Chris Ryan has an extensive background in media, marketing, and advertising. He has traveled across the globe to produce videos for clients, started his own video production business,…

In this episode, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with his good friend, Aaron Byzak, the chief external affairs officer for Tri-City Medical Center. Aaron explains how his passions inform his career, how he switched from being an EMT to being involved in healthcare policy, how the hospital responded to COVID, and what’s…

Alex Goodman, the managing director of New Village Arts, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast to discuss the exciting things happening at the theater. They talk about Alex’s journey from the Midwest to California, the innovative ways New Village Arts is connecting with the community,…

Teresa Barnes of HearCommunications talks about the reality of hearing loss, the ways you can prevent hearing loss, how businesses can be more inclusive and reach a trillion-dollar market, and so much more! Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. Recently, HearCommunications’ founder and hearing loss advocate, Teresa Barnes joined Bret…

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. In this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach speaks with iSoftpull founder and owner, Dan Daniel. Dan is a Carlsbad native, whose passion for sports informs his “win as a team” mindset. When his career at a top corporation…

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: https://carlsbad.org/. Recently, Christine Davis, the Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association, sat down to talk with Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Boasting fantastic shops, restaurants, services, and close proximity to the beach, the Village is a…

Recently, Bret Schanzenbach was joined by Josh Mazur on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Josh is the director of business development for the financial consulting company, Guide My Finances, and the chairman-elect of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Not only does he have a deep…

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with Amy Forsythe, former Marine and the current U.S. Navy Public Affairs Officer. They talk about her service as a Combat Correspondent where she had the opportunity to report from combat zones, Camp Pendleton’s new 9/11…

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber. Have you ever seen 80 million flowers? Well, if you want to get the chance, then head over to the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch! In this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach is joined by Joni Miringoff and…

Former professional baseball player and current gym owner, Adam Jacobs recently joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Adam created Fortis Fitness & YOGALUX, a gym that combines hot yoga, cycling, TRX, group exercise classes, and personal training, so everyone can strengthen their physical and mental…

Connect with the Carlsbad Chamber. Recently, the CEO and President of Visit Carlsbad, Kim Sidoriak, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Before she became the President and CEO of Visit Carlsbad, Kim began at Saatchi and Saatchi Advertising in Santa Monica, where she worked in…

Learn more about the Carlsbad Chamber.Listen to their conversation here! Bret Schanzenbach recently spoke with the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s CEO, Lisa Cannon-Rodman, and its COO, Samantha Richter, on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Originally founded in 1990, the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation began with a passionate group…

Carolyn Grant, executive director of the Museum of Making Music, joined Bret Schanzenbach on the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast. Together, they talk about the power music has to inspire and unite communities, and how the museum is creating innovative experiences so that people’s lives can be enhanced by…

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, the new Carlsbad Chief of Police, Mickey Williams, joined Bret Schanzenbach. Mickey talks about how he joined the police force, the importance of relationships between the police and the community, and the department’s future goals. San Diego-native Mickey Williams…

In this conversation with LEGOLAND California President, Kurt Stocks, we discuss what led him from his home in Australia to Malaysia and then to California, and how an experience at LEGOLAND with his son encouraged him to leave his role as a businessman in the health and fitness industry and…

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach spoke with brothers, Presley and Slater Thomas. Together, Presley and Slater host Prime Tyme Action Sports on YouTube where they talk about all things sports! Their passion for sports-inspired them to run a YouTube channel, which now…

On this episode of the Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact Podcast, Bret Schanzenbach talks with the executive director of VANC, Lori Boody. With 30 years of business experience, Lori has been a successful business owner and has worked with many humanitarian organizations, including Adventist Health and the American Cancer Society.…