SoCal Voices

SoCal Voices

Angela Ross

How exciting is it to listen to a podcast about the people where you live? If you call Southern California "home," this show might pique your interest. Here at SoCal Voices, we take a deep dive into the inspiring stories of folks living here and all the things that interest them.  Episodes feature candid conversations about living and thriving in Southern California. Hear interviews that inspire you to take positive actions that enhance your life and community, and help you discover the people and places that make Southern California special. From high-profile people who lead in their chosen niche to eve...

Annie Korzen: Actor, Author & Social Media Sensation

Annie Korzen: Actor, Author & Social Media Sensation

Annie Korzen is an 86-year-old actor and comedian who had a recurring role playing the obnoxious Doris Klompus on the hit TV sitcom Seinfeld. Today, Korzen is a social media sensation, sharing pearls of wisdom with nearly half-a-million followers of all ages. She’s the author of The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Korzen talks about her mission to help change people’s minds about what it is to be “old” and what she loves m

Feb 13, • 25:33

Plus Size in SoCal

Plus Size in SoCal

In her book, Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change, Los Angeles author and activist Mekdela Ejigu chronicles the body positivity movement through a collection of essays reflecting her journey as a target of fatphobia and its intersectionality with other ways people are marginalized in our society. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Ejigu shares the experiences that led her to write Plus Size. She also provides insight on the state of the body positivity movement, and off

Jan 30, • 30:32

The Inland Empire “News Mirage”

The Inland Empire “News Mirage”

Is SoCal’s Inland Empire the land of the local news mirage? While news outlets cover the region, media observers say some elements of the IE’s local news coverage are a mirage, giving residents the illusion of vigorous local journalism when in fact, that coverage is absent. Thomas Corrigan is a communications professor at Cal State University San Bernardino and coordinator of the university’s Local Journalism Partnership Initiative. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Corrigan talks about his work

Jan 16, • 33:18

Feeding the Hungry in Inland SoCal

Feeding the Hungry in Inland SoCal

Southern California’s vibrance and abundance bely the fact that a number of our neighbors don’t have enough food to eat. Led by CEO Carolyn Fajardo, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, the region’s largest food bank, works daily to meet the food needs of the community. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Fajardo talks about the work Feeding America is doing to ensure Inland Empire residents without enough food receive the help they need during the holidays and beyond.Resources:Help support

Nov 14, 2024 • 19:50

Black Maternal Health in SoCal

Black Maternal Health in SoCal

Alarming statistics reveal that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Dana Sherrod, co-founder and executive director of the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice, helps us understand why this is happening, and what can be done to address these disparities and improve birth outcomes for more Black families. Resources:California Coalition for Black Birth JusticeLike the episode?Share it

Oct 31, 2024 • 32:16

Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part III

Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part III

Forty-million adults under 30 are eligible to vote in the November election. About eight million of them are first-time voters and they’re registering to vote in record numbers. While many young people between 18 - 30 say they intend to vote, some also say they are disillusioned by the binary nature of contemporary U.S. politics. How will young voters’ frustrations with the current system impact their vote in November? In this final installment of SoCal Voices’ young voter series, 19-year-old fi

Oct 3, 2024 • 20:27

Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part II

Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part II

People under 30 are registering to vote in record numbers. The uptick is attributed in part to “the switch” when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Endorsements from Taylor Swift and other celebrities have also inspired many young people to register to vote, prompting predictions that young voters will have a major impact on the outcome of the election this fall.With young millennials and Gen Z comprising one of the

Sep 19, 2024 • 19:50

The Young Vote, Part I

The Young Vote, Part I

The 2024 Presidential Election is under way and since President Joe Biden left the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic party’s nominee, young voters have responded to her candidacy with record breaking voter registrations, campaign volunteer signups and donations. Gen Z and young millennials make up one of the largest voting blocs this election cycle and could impact the results if they vote — and if they don’t. So what issues are young voters concerned about and

Sep 5, 2024 • 26:04

Community Development in SoCal

Community Development in SoCal

Community development is essential to how all the elements of where we live fit together and impact how we experience our communities. Eric Nelson is a 20-year community development expert who has impacted the lives of thousands of Southern Californians through his work in residential and commercial developments. He is Vice Chair of the Planning Commission at the City of Dana Point, a past President of the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California and Vice

Aug 8, 2024 • 28:58

Leading Homeboy Industries: A Radical Approach to Business and Life

Leading Homeboy Industries: A Radical Approach to Business and Life

For more than 30 years, Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles has been helping former prisoners and ex-gang members redirect their lives to become productive, contributing members of the community. A human services agency offering legal, mental health, and education services and more, Homeboy Industries makes second chances possible by combining practical services and hope with an unconventional approach to meeting the bottom line. Tom Vozzo, Homeboy Industries’ CEO, has led the organization for nea

Jul 25, 2024 • 26:49

Beyond Her Diagnosis: Jennifer Gasner’s Unexpected Life

Beyond Her Diagnosis: Jennifer Gasner’s Unexpected Life

When she was 17 years old, San Diego author Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia or FA, a rare progressive neuromuscular disease. The impact of FA varies from person to person, but generally causes difficulty walking, a loss of coordination and impaired speech. Initially, Jennifer was shocked and in denial about her diagnosis and, at times, used alcohol as a way to cope, but ultimately decided to live her life with joy. She chronicles her journey in her book, My Unexpected Life

Jul 11, 2024 • 29:39

Embracing Change: A Conversation on Thriving in SoCal

Embracing Change: A Conversation on Thriving in SoCal

Born in China and raised in Los Angeles, certified life coach, podcaster, speaker and author Lucy Liu is a self-described ex-overachiever and recovering perfectionist who is thriving in Irvine. On this episode of SoCal Voices, she shares how she mastered the art of slowing down and how she helps women business owners, creatives, coaches and influencers transform their lives, boost their income, have a greater positive impact and have more fun. Her experience and tips for living well may inspire

Jun 27, 2024 • 25:17

How SoCal’s “The Mighty 690” inspired a novel

How SoCal’s “The Mighty 690” inspired a novel

Long before podcasting and FM radio, AM radio ruled. And in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the biggest dog on the porch was THE MIGHTY 690. The 50,000-watt station was heard throughout SoCal. And its top-40 format was popular with teenagers and young adults. The story of the station — and a real-life contest it ran in the summer of 1981 — has been fictionalized in a fun new novel, The Mighty 690  by Alexander Hamilton Cherin. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Cherin talks about the impact of the

Jun 13, 2024 • 14:02

How the Arts Teach Life Skills: Dancing with Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer

How the Arts Teach Life Skills: Dancing with Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer

Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer is having a strong impact on young people from SoCal and beyond as she helps youth develop critical life skills through exposure to the arts. She has developed some of Hollywood’s most sought-after young dancers, including the 2016 winner of “So You Think You Can Dance,” the 2018 “World of Dance” stars, and more. Her graduates have worked with artists like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Usher. Listen as Miss Tee talks about her inspiring journey from humble begi

May 30, 2024 • 31:24

Boosting Confidence in SoCal Girls: The 20/20 Club

Boosting Confidence in SoCal Girls: The 20/20 Club

Studies and surveys have shown that children start life with similar levels of confidence and self-esteem, but as girls become pre-teens, their confidence and self-esteem decline. LaTina McGhee-Simmons, a teacher at Virginia Primrose Elementary School in Fontana, aims to change that dynamic. She facilitates a mentoring program — the 20/20 Club  —  for upper elementary school girls to boost their confidence and self-esteem. In this episode of SoCal Voices, LaTina and four of the club members — 4t

May 23, 2024 • 22:53

Mental Health and a Memoir

Mental Health and a Memoir

If you have struggled with anxiety, you may find some inspiration in this episode featuring San Diego author Jessica Keith. Her debut memoir, Saying Inshallah with Chutzpah, is a humorous and poignant coming-of-age story about her unorthodox path navigating an inter-faith/cross-cultural landscape in her professional and personal life, and finding the resilience to persevere. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Jessica shares how writing the book impacted her mental health, and how facing her anxiet

May 16, 2024 • 20:25

Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship

Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship

The mother-daughter relationship has been described as many things - special, complicated, loving, perplexing and more. For many people, it can be one of the most rewarding relationships in their lives. For others, the bond may be broken, especially if mother or daughter feels unseen and unheard. In this episode of SoCal Voices, therapist Hilary Mae shares how she helps mothers and daughters across the country see their relationship through a new lens ad make a more meaningful connection.Resourc

May 2, 2024 • 22:13

Organ Donation in Southern California: The mission of OneLegacy

Organ Donation in Southern California: The mission of OneLegacy

Do you have the pink “donor dot” on your driver’s license? Do you know why you should? April is Donate Life Month and there’s an organization in southern California that’s dedicated to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. That organization, OneLegacy, serves more than 200 hospitals, 10 transplant centers, a diverse population of 20 million donors and families across SoCal  and waiting recipients across the country.  In this episode of SoCal Voices, One Legacy’s Public Education a

Apr 18, 2024 • 19:34

Breaking Barriers: How Black Women Invest is Bridging the Wealth Gap

Breaking Barriers: How Black Women Invest is Bridging the Wealth Gap

Schelo Doirin Collier is all about helping Black women become strong investors. Her organization, Black Women Invest, started as a small social media group and has grown into a national community of more than 14,000, including chapters in Southern California. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Schelo talks about Black Women Invest’s holistic approach to financial wellness, and how the organization empowers Black women — whether new or seasoned investors — to secure their financial futures and buil

Apr 4, 2024 • 23:57

A safe haven: Her Sisters Keeper Foundation

A safe haven: Her Sisters Keeper Foundation

Her Sisters Keeper Foundation provides a safe space for women in SoCal’s Inland Empire to recover from major setbacks or simply reset from the daily stress in their lives. In this episode of SoCal Voices, founder and executive director Kimberly Wallen shares the experiences that led her to create her organization and how she helps empower women to live their best lives.Like the episode? Share it on social media and tag @socalvoices Enjoy the show? Leave a 5-Start review on Apple PodcastsSupport

Mar 21, 2024 • 17:18

Can police reform work? Reimagining Safety

Can police reform work? Reimagining Safety

The killing of George Floyd at the hands of police focused the world’s attention on the problem of police abuse and misconduct in ways that few other cases have. In the US, the murder of Floyd renewed calls for police reform and led to calls to abolish policing as we know it. Maintain the status quo, some said, and policing will continue to cause more harm than good. Others worry that dismantling the police will lead to anarchy. What can be done in the realm of “public safety” so that everyone i

Mar 7, 2024 • 26:14

2024 Presidential Primary Election - Who will voters choose?

2024 Presidential Primary Election - Who will voters choose?

The 2024 Presidential Primary is underway in California and voters are navigating a range of issues as they make decisions on candidates and propositions. From debates about the age of the likely presidential candidates to the war in Gaza, voters have a lot to consider. How will they vote?  In this episode of SoCal Voices, Keri Then, Area 5 Trustee for the Riverside Community College District, returns to the podcast to offer some insight on some of the current issues voters are considering, and

Feb 29, 2024 • 34:26

Black History and Music: Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and Musicians

Black History and Music: Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and Musicians

The second episode in our series on Black History and Music spotlights The Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and Musicians at California State University, Dominguez Hills. The Center is known as the preeminent site for the study and preservation of music of the African Diaspora. In this episode of SoCal Voices the center’s director, ethnomusicologist Oghenevwarho Gabriel Ojakovo, shares what inspired him to study music in its social and cultural contexts, helps us understand the intersect

Feb 22, 2024 • 24:28

Black History and Music - A Concerto in Riverside

Black History and Music - A Concerto in Riverside

As Black History Month 2024 gets under way in Southern California, the Riverside Philharmonic will present two special pieces in a performance on February 24: Negro Folk Symphony, by the late African American composer William Dawson, and Concerto Cinematique, by Los Angeles composer and violinist Chris Woods. In this episode of SoCalVoices, Chris shares his perspective on a range of topics including his journey with the violin, how classical and jazz music inform his creative expression, the imp

Feb 8, 2024 • 27:41

Impact Investing: Aligning your investments with progressive values

Impact Investing: Aligning your investments with progressive values

Conventional wisdom says that your personal wealth often has to come at the cost of your personal values — that you have to sell out. Financial advisor Marie Thomasson of Modern Assets says it is possible for your investments to align with your personal values, even if you identify as a political progressive. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Marie shares how she landed in the world of financial advising, who the investment system truly serves, how to find socially conscious financial institution

Jan 25, 2024 • 43:05

Is DEI Dead?

Is DEI Dead?

In a marked change from the racial reckoning that occurred in 2020, some have declared that DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) is dead. Is it?  Where exactly are we with DEI initiatives? In this episode of SoCal Voices, Jonathan Dumas, an organizational psychologist, leadership and career coach, and host of the podcast Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood, pushes back on the notion that DEI is finished, and shares his insights about his own experience helping companies and individuals do t

Jan 11, 2024 • 27:58

How to Succeed Without A Role Model

How to Succeed Without A Role Model

Jackie Gutierrez is Founder of Women Kick Balls — an independent, one-woman multi-media company aiming to elevate the standard of soccer media. She’s living her dream as a journalist and content creator, interviewing professional players from the National Women’s Soccer League and the US Women’s National Team. Somehow, she also finds time to provide media and marketing services to soccer organizations and athletes. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Jackie talks about her passion for soccer, how s

Nov 30, 2023 • 28:10

A Celebration of New Music - Tomasz Golka

A Celebration of New Music - Tomasz Golka

The California Festival is a two-week state-wide celebration of new music from across the globe. Music directors of the LA Philharmonic, San Diego Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony envisioned this event featuring compositions from compelling and forward-looking composers. On November 19, the Inland Empire will be represented at one of the festival’s concerts by none other than the Riverside Philharmonic. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Riverside Philharmonic conductor Tomasz Golka discuss

Nov 16, 2023 • 25:04

RENEGADE MD

RENEGADE MD

Susan Partovi’s colleagues call her “The Skid Row Doctor.” She’s a leading expert on street medicine who has treated hundreds of the most underserved patients in Los Angeles — substance users, and people experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness. On this episode of SoCal Voices, Dr. Partovi opens up about her unique approach to providing healthcare to some of southern California’s most vulnerable people. Hear Dr. Partovi describe why she pursued medicine as a career, the circumstances

Nov 2, 2023 • 34:20

From Gang Member to CEO

From Gang Member to CEO

Terrance Stone is a southern Californian committed to steering young people away from the life that cost him much of his precious youth. He spends his time helping students discover their personal worth and true-life purpose as Founder and CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, an organization the state of California recognized as Non-Profit of the Year in 2022. In this episode of SoCal Voices, he shares how he went from gang member to CEO and how he helps young people realize their

Oct 19, 2023 • 25:05

Things to See in Arizona

Things to See in Arizona

Mary Vensel White is President of the Orange County branch of the California Writer’s Club, an English and writing professor, an editor, and author. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Mary shares insights about her latest novel, Things to See in Arizona, a teen coming-of-age story about the adventures of Tuesday and Cristian as they make their way through this unique teen coming-of-age story.Support the show

Oct 5, 2023 • 24:47

Hajar Yazdiha

Hajar Yazdiha

In her book, The Struggle for the People’s King: How Politics Transforms the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement, Hajar Yazdiha, an assistant professor of  sociology at USC, outlines how decades-long efforts to sanitize the civil rights movement perpetuate injustice and threaten America’s multicultural democracy. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Professor Yazdiha discusses her book, and the life experiences that fuel her passion to help bring about positive changes in society.Support the show

Aug 24, 2023 • 26:23

“I’m 13 Yo!” - Jeneen Robinson

“I’m 13 Yo!” - Jeneen Robinson

Actor, director and show creator Jeneen Robinson has been recognized as Best Woman Filmmaker at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival for her TV series, “I’m 13 Yo!” — a hip-hop coming-of-age comedy about the adventures of a 13-year-old boy who constantly tests the patience of his mother. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Jeneen shares inspiring insights about her artistic journey.Support the show

Aug 10, 2023 • 26:29

Mary Kennedy

Mary Kennedy

Mary Kennedy is an actor and comedian who has appeared in film, TV and stage roles. She played the “New Fiona” character in Season 7 of Showtime’s Shameless, and performs at some of LA’s most popular comedy clubs. When she’s not performing, she coaches and teaches young actors and comics. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Mary discusses what led her to comedy, her experience working on Shameless, her thoughts on the actor/writer strike and her future project “bucket list.”Support the show

Aug 3, 2023 • 21:28

Living Your Best Life Through Service - Twillea Evans-Carthen

Living Your Best Life Through Service - Twillea Evans-Carthen

Twillea Evans-Carthen has a servant’s heart. She is University Ombuds Officer at Cal State San Bernardino, an active member of a number of community organizations, and serves on the board for the Inland Ivy Foundation and League of Women Voters San Bernardino. She is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and much more.  Well-known in SoCal’s Inland Empire for lifting people up and getting things done, Twillea is living her best life through service.  In this edition of SoCal Voices, she s

Jul 27, 2023 • 27:39

Daughters of Promise - LaTina McGhee-Simmons

Daughters of Promise - LaTina McGhee-Simmons

With over a decade of teaching experience, educator LaTina McGhee-Simmons saw that many girls in her classroom lacked confidence. She launched Daughters of Promise — a program that helps instill a greater sense of value, resilience and purpose in young girls. In this edition of SoCal Voices, LaTina discusses the impact her program has on participants and how their positive transformation impacts her life.Support the show

Jul 13, 2023 • 20:12

California’s Forgotten Children - Melody C. Miller

California’s Forgotten Children - Melody C. Miller

Melody C. Miller is the filmmaker behind the multi-award winning documentary “California’s Forgotten Children.” The film focuses on the complex issue of child sex trafficking through the lens of survivors. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Melody discusses what inspired her to make the film, what people should and shouldn’t do if they suspect someone is being trafficked, and the ongoing work needed to help protect children from exploitation.Support the show

Jun 29, 2023 • 22:07

Millions of Possibilities - Kimberle Smith Austin

Millions of Possibilities - Kimberle Smith Austin

Kimberle Smith Austin is a business growth, communications and lifestyle strategist who helps corporations and businesses experience life at the next level. She is a sought-after speaker and coach, and author of Millions of Possibilities: Taking Your Ideas from Inspiration to Monetization. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Kimberle shares her thoughts on the real meaning of success and how to achieve true balance in our lives. Support the show

Jun 15, 2023 • 35:59

Bibi Pirayesh - Educational Therapy, Learning Disabilities & Social Justice

Bibi Pirayesh - Educational Therapy, Learning Disabilities & Social Justice

Bibi Pirayesh is an educational therapist based in Los Angeles.  For 15 years her work has focused on helping children, families, and schools better understand the unique needs of kids with learning disabilities.  More recently, her work has shifted toward the fight for the learning rights of kids in LA, where children's educational experiences are directly linked to their socio-economic status. On this edition of SoCal Voices, Bibi shares her views on learning disability as a social justice iss

May 11, 2023 • 26:06

Kevin Roth, Between the Notes

Kevin Roth, Between the Notes

Kevin Roth is firmly rooted in American folk music history. As a singer-songwriter and dulcimer player, he rose to international fame in the 1970s and 1980s recording albums and collaborating with other folk artists, including the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. He was riding high on success when his life changed dramatically. Diagnosed with melanoma, he had to figure out a way to not just survive but thrive. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Kevin discusses his journey from musician to c

Apr 20, 2023 • 29:54

Water Wise - Steve Creech

Water Wise - Steve Creech

As part of Earth Month activities this April, cities across the nation can show how water-wise they are by participating in the Wyland Foundation’s National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Wyland Foundation President Steve Creech provides details about the Mayor’s Challenge and how water conservation efforts are key to keeping the environment clean and safe.Support the show

Apr 6, 2023 • 34:54

Courtney McKenna - Thriving with Marketing and Music

Courtney McKenna - Thriving with Marketing and Music

Courtney McKenna is an LA-based artist and marketer on a mission to help society shift into a healthier and happier collective. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and stand in their power. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Courtney shares how she channeled all the fears and challenges she faced while pursuing her goals in marketing and music. Her story may help inspire others to overcome fear and pursue dreams.Support the show

Mar 23, 2023 • 27:35

DJ's Mean Business! - Amani Roberts

DJ's Mean Business! - Amani Roberts

Amani Roberts is a successful DJ, music producer, podcaster, educator, business pro and author of the book DJs Mean Business. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Amani speaks with host Angela Ross about blending art with savvy business strategy, the life experiences that inspired him, the hard work required to reach goals, the importance of having mentors and supporters, and the importance of paying it forward.Support the show

Mar 9, 2023 • 28:22

Flobo Boyce

Flobo Boyce

A self-described “Urban Polymath,” Flobo Boyce has been entertaining audiences for over 15 years. He’s a comedian, author, master of ceremonies, DJ, and owner of the digital network Knew Amsterdam Entertainment. In this episode of SoCal Voices, you’ll hear Flobo share his wit and wisdom and how he persevered through challenges to accomplish many entrepreneurial pursuits.Support the show

Feb 23, 2023 • 21:09

I Found Her - Rosalyn Carter

I Found Her - Rosalyn Carter

As a teenager, Rosalyn Carter gave birth to a baby girl who was soon adopted by another family. Both the baby and Rosalyn went on to live fulfilling lives apart from one another. Then, many years later, they reconnected. These days the mother-daughter duo host the I Found Her podcast which chronicles their reunification journey and serves as inspiration to many.Support the show

Feb 9, 2023 • 25:43

American Forces Network Broadcast Center - Jason Stevenson

American Forces Network Broadcast Center - Jason Stevenson

From its broadcast center on March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, the American Forces Network (AFN) ensures that “a touch of home” reaches US military personnel stationed overseas. The service provides radio and television news, entertainment and sports programming as well as critical worldwide, regional and local command information to US service members across the globe. In this special “On the Road” edition of SoCal Voices, host Angela Ross speaks with AFN sports programming specialist Jason

Jan 26, 2023 • 17:16

Paul Joseph and KIIS-FM

Paul Joseph and KIIS-FM

Los Angeles has an ample supply of radio stations but historically only a few have been real standouts. One of them is LA staple KIIS-FM. On this edition of SoCal Voices, Paul Joseph or PJ as he’s known, shares how he got into radio, how he started working with the great Rick Dees, and what he believes the radio industry needs to do to stay viable in the future. Support the show

Dec 8, 2022 • 29:31

Trees Without Roots, Episode 76

Trees Without Roots, Episode 76

In her book Trees Without Roots, author Ella Colic recounts the true story of her father and aunt who experienced life as refugees of the Bosnian war in the early 1990s. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Ella discusses the powerful and emotional journey she faced while writing the book, the impact of her relatives’ story on her life today, and how her own trip to Bosnia inspires her course of study and future career.Support the show

Nov 22, 2022 • 27:11

Anatomy of a Hustle - Clinton Galloway

Anatomy of a Hustle - Clinton Galloway

In this edition of SoCal Voices, host Angela Ross chats with Clinton Galloway, author of Anatomy of a Hustle: Cable Comes to South Central LA and What Did you Think was Going to Happen? — books that detail his experiences trying to establish the first Black-owned cable franchise in the country and the government corruption that he says stopped it.Support the show

Nov 10, 2022 • 33:43

Kim Moffat talks midterms

Kim Moffat talks midterms

Midterm election day is just around the corner and as voters go to the polls, they have economic inflation, voter suppression, reduced access to abortion and candidate conduct on their minds. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Kim Moffat returns to discuss the upcoming elections, and the work she’s doing with We’re The People, a voter outreach and advocacy organization that aims to increase voter turnout nationwide and specifically among 18 - 24 year olds.Support the show

Nov 3, 2022 • 23:27

Music and Healing - Mark Romero

Music and Healing - Mark Romero

Music can instantly transport us to a specific place or special time in our lives. Many believe it also has the power to heal. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Master Speaker, Energy Sound Healer and Visionary Mark Romero shares his experience with high-vibration healing music and how listening to it can shift you into a greater sense of awareness and well-being. Support the show

Oct 20, 2022 • 27:40

Connections, Inc.

Connections, Inc.

Jocelyn Harris is Founder and CEO of Connections, Inc. Her organization helps bring joy to struggling low-income families in San Bernardino County. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Jocelyn shares how Connections makes a meaningful difference in the lives of people who need a helping hand.jollyconnectionsinc.comSupport the show

Oct 7, 2022 • 19:14

80s TV Ladies

80s TV Ladies

Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson are super fans of television. They channel their passion for TV into a fun and informative podcast, The 80s TV Ladies! Susan and Sharon bring their joy, fun and wit to this edition of SoCal Voices, as they describe their love for 80s TV, with a special focus on the female-driven shows of this fabulous era.(Photo credit of Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson goes to Keida Mascaro)Support the show

Oct 6, 2022 • 40:52

Justice for Bruce’s Beach

Justice for Bruce’s Beach

LA County elected leaders and government officials have received well-deserved praise this year for returning Bruce’s Beach, prime coastal land in the city of Manhattan Beach, to the descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce. This comes nearly 100 years after the Bruce’s endured anti-Black harassment, and the Manhattan Beach city council unjustly condemned and seized the land through eminent domain, depriving Charles and Willa of their livelihood and the opportunity to pass down generational wealth

Sep 22, 2022 • 32:03

The Mission Inn

The Mission Inn

This first installment in SoCal Voices’ “On the Road” series begins at one of the most iconic sites in Southern California, the Historic Mission Inn in Downtown Riverside. The story of the Mission Inn spans more than 100 years including 30 years of construction and powerful stories about the people who worked for founder Frank Miller and made the hotel the icon that it is today. In this edition of SoCal Voices, host Angela Ross speaks with Mission Inn Foundation Executive Director Jarod Hoogland

Sep 8, 2022 • 23:38

Teen author - Shanti Hershenson

Teen author - Shanti Hershenson

We close out this season of SoCal Voices with an interview featuring Shanti Hershenson, a 14-year-old southern California teenager who has written 15 books including You Won't Know Her Name, a novel-told-in-poetry about bullying in middle school. Want some Sci-Fi? Dystopia? She has that and more. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Shanti talks about what inspired her to become a writer, her super-charged workflow, how she stays on track, and what she’s working on next. Listen and be inspired by Sh

Jun 16, 2022 • 24:26

Dear Barack: The Extraordinary Partnership of Barack Obama and Angela Merkel - Claudia Clark

Dear Barack: The Extraordinary Partnership of Barack Obama and Angela Merkel - Claudia Clark

Claudia Clark is an expatriate activist, historian and author of Dear Barack: The Extraordinary Partnership of Barack Obama and Angela Merkel. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Claudia discusses the inspiration behind her book about two of the world’s most influential leaders, and her struggles to get published. She also shares her views on current events through the lens of an American living in Berlin.Support the show

Jun 9, 2022 • 42:51

SoCal Voices “Extra” - Let’s talk about voting - Kim Moffat

SoCal Voices “Extra” - Let’s talk about voting - Kim Moffat

In this mid-term primary election season, voters have a lot on their minds, including the possible overturning of Roe v Wade, the war in Ukraine and public safety, following back-to-back-to-back mass shootings. How are voters feeling? Will they vote? What will they decide? In this special edition of SoCal Voices, Kim Moffat, host of the “Here’s What’s Happening” and “My America” podcasts, talks about the work she does to help get out the vote, and shares her thoughts on how recent events may inf

Jun 4, 2022 • 29:49

Alabama Grandson - Cedrick Bridgeforth

Alabama Grandson - Cedrick Bridgeforth

In his award-winning book, Alabama Grandson: A Black, Gay Minister’s Passage Out of Hiding, Cedrick Bridgeforth chronicles the many years he spent shielding his truth from the world, the pain he experienced when his secret was exposed and how he found his way to self-acceptance. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Bridgeforth talks about his life and faith, his experience writing Alabama Grandson, and how he came to embrace all of who he is - and how his story might help others struggling to live f

Jun 2, 2022 • 35:54

Employee to Entrepreneur - Bert Wright

Employee to Entrepreneur - Bert Wright

Are you ready to transition from employee to entrepreneur? There are many matters to consider before you take that leap. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Bert Wright, entrepreneur and #1 Amazon best-selling author of the book Say Y.E.S.! Going from Employee to Entrepreneur in 5 Steps, discusses his journey through entrepreneurship and outlines what you need to know to make an informed decision about becoming an entrepreneur.Support the show

May 26, 2022 • 26:31

China Unraveled - Jason Szeftel

China Unraveled - Jason Szeftel

Is China really the economic behemoth we hear about in the media? What are the real long- and short-term impacts of China’s role in the global economy? In this edition of SoCal Voices, author and China Unraveled podcast host Jason Szeftel shares his perspective on China’s role in the global economy, and what China’s future could mean for the economies of the US and southern California.https://www.chinaunraveled.com/ Support the show

May 19, 2022 • 44:44

Center for Powerful Public Schools - Alicia Montgomery

Center for Powerful Public Schools - Alicia Montgomery

Alicia Montgomery is CEO of the Center for Powerful Public Schools, a Los Angeles-based organization that helps educators create and sustain powerful public schools that prepare every student for college, career, and life. In this episode of SoCal Voices, hear how Ms. Montgomery and her team work to address the needs of students working to thrive in a system that was not designed for their success.Support the show

May 12, 2022 • 33:53

Old School Jewel

Old School Jewel

One of southern California’s most unique and authentic voices belongs to a former DJ who got her start in radio as a teenager. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Jewel, host of the Old School Jewels podcast, discusses how she became interested in radio, how her personal life experiences inform her podcast topics, the challenges of raising her grandchildren, and how her faith sustains her.Support the show

May 5, 2022 • 23:30

Beating Imposter Syndrome - Michele Molitor

Beating Imposter Syndrome - Michele Molitor

Are you dealing with imposter syndrome? That nagging, anxious feeling that you don’t have what it takes and don’t belong in the spaces you occupy? Maybe a workplace bully shattered your confidence and you’re unsure how to get it back. In this edition of SoCal Voices, author, coach and hypnotherapist Michele Molitor shares how she regained her confidence after being bullied at a previous job and how she helps others beat imposter syndrome.Support the show

Apr 28, 2022 • 28:14

Inland Empire Black Worker Center - Dominique Dean

Inland Empire Black Worker Center - Dominique Dean

The Inland Empire Black Worker Center (IEBWC) serves as a resource to help address Black unemployment and under employment. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Community Organizer Dominique Dean shares the principles that guide IEBWC’s approach to helping workers learn about all the services available to help them carve a path toward higher-wage jobs in the water industry.Support the show

Apr 14, 2022 • 26:28

An Excellent First - Gail B. Smith

An Excellent First - Gail B. Smith

Riverside’s Gail B. Smith started working for Pacific Telephone/Pacific Bell (known today as AT&T) in the 1970s. When she was hired, she was Riverside’s first African American woman splicer and installer for the phone company  — jobs that were held primarily by Caucasian men. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Ms. Smith discusses her experience being the first person like her in her workplace, the “nice nasties” she experienced from some of her co-workers, the support she received from others, and

Apr 7, 2022 • 36:22

Life Coach - Kathy Murphy

Life Coach - Kathy Murphy

Kathy Murphy is an author, singer, inspirational speaker, surfer, mother and certified health and life coach who believes in faith and trust over fear. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Kathy discusses her coaching business, The Rising Tide, and how she helps empower people who lead to overcome challenges and see their lives in a whole new way.Resources:https://wearerisingtides.comInstagram: @wearerisingtides.comSupport the show

Mar 17, 2022 • 37:27

StartempireWire - Verious Smith, III

StartempireWire - Verious Smith, III

Verious Smith, III is a man on a mission. He’s a web developer by trade, podcaster and founder of Startempire Wire that aims to foster and build the startup culture in the Inland Empire. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Smith shares what led him to launch his project and his vision for the Inland Empire’s startup ecosystem.startempirewire.comSupport the show

Mar 10, 2022 • 28:30

The Confession of Copeland Cane - Keenan Norris

The Confession of Copeland Cane - Keenan Norris

Novelist, essayist and short story teller Keenan Norris’ new coming-of-age novel, The Confession of Copeland Cane is being hailed as “simply genius,” “potent” and “engaging.” In this edition of SoCal Voices, Norris, a SoCal native who teaches American Literature and Creative Writing at San Jose State University, discusses his latest work and what inspired his writing career. Norris also shares his perspective on the creative process and what he wishes his students would ask him more often.www.ke

Mar 3, 2022 • 30:29

Shaping Champions - Coach Josh Giles

Shaping Champions - Coach Josh Giles

Josh Giles is the super successful head coach of the Corona-Centennial High School’s boys basketball team. As coach of the Huskies, Giles’ long list of honors includes being named the 2020-21 Cal-Hi Sports Coach of the Year. He’s also known for his dedication to helping students become champions on and off the court. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Coach Giles shares how he came to basketball and the experiences that helped shaped his coaching philosophy.Resources:coronacentennialboysbball.comS

Feb 24, 2022 • 35:16

Bridge That Carried Us Over - Marc Robinson

Bridge That Carried Us Over - Marc Robinson

The John M Pfau Library on the campus of Cal State University San Bernardino holds a digital archive honoring inland southern California’s Black history. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Assistant Professor of History Marc Robinson shares how “The Bridges that Carried Us Over” project came to be and his role in helping to preserve African American history in the Inland Empire.Resources:https://www.instagram.com/ieblackhistory/https://www.facebook.com/IEBlackHistorybit.ly/bridges-projectSupport t

Feb 17, 2022 • 37:45

IE Business Edge - Norm Pelzer

IE Business Edge - Norm Pelzer

A new business publication in the Inland Empire — IE Business Edge — promises content that is informative and actionable. The brains behind this new magazine brings years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience to this latest enterprise.  In this episode of SoCal Voices, publisher Norm Pelzer discusses why he launched IE Business Edge, the challenges he overcame to get the magazine off the ground, and what he believes the publication can do for business owners. He also offers advice to anyon

Feb 10, 2022 • 30:05

Angela, Evelyn, Black History Month and More

Angela, Evelyn, Black History Month and More

In this “Ask Me Anything” episode, the tables are turned as SoCal Voices host Angela Ross answers questions posed by KGGI and KOST radio personality Evelyn Erives on Black History Month and more!#socalvoices #socal #california #podcast #lifestyle #workforce #ad #chamberofcommerce #InlandEmpire #news #media #community Support the show

Feb 3, 2022 • 33:34

Negativity Disrupter  - Dianne Callahan

Negativity Disrupter - Dianne Callahan

Dianne Callahan is an award-winning communication professional and non-profit executive who lives what many would describe as a charmed life, but she has experienced challenges, including three bouts with cancer. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Dianne talks about her life and expertise as a negativity disrupter and how she inspires people to live joyful lives. Resources:www.catalystcoaching.biz https://www.lightheartedlife.orgSupport the show

Jan 27, 2022 • 42:24

The Frontline Observer - Anthony Victoria

The Frontline Observer - Anthony Victoria

Anthony Victoria is a journalist, community organizer and communications advisor who has spent years focusing on local civic and environment justice. Recently, Anthony’s newly launched outlet, The Frontline Observer, received a grant from The Listening Post Collective. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Anthony discusses how the grant will help him chronicle social and environmental justice issues in the Inland Empire and help improve lives along the way.Resources:Twitter: @eyeofthebarrioInstagram

Jan 20, 2022 • 33:11

I Fly - Lauren Harris

I Fly - Lauren Harris

When you think of a pilot or certified flight instructor, chances are, thanks to your social conditioning, you don’t think of a petite 26-year-old African American woman. Free your mind and meet pilot and certified flight instructor Lauren Harris of Moreno Valley. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Lauren discusses what pulled her into the world of aviation, what she loves most about flying, and how she hopes to inspire others to take the controls and fly.Support the show

Jan 13, 2022 • 30:55

Holiday Heroes - Stephanie Otero

Holiday Heroes - Stephanie Otero

Brief summary of show: Feeding America Riverside-San Bernardino CEO Stephanie Otero returns to SoCal Voices to share how you can be a real holiday hero by helping people dealing with food insecurity.ResourcesInstagram: @feedingamericaieFacebook: @feedingamericaieTwitter: @feedingieWebsite: www.feedingie.orgSupport the show

Dec 9, 2021 • 17:24

Fundraising Powerhouse - Juleen Erives

Fundraising Powerhouse - Juleen Erives

Juleen Erives is a young woman who wants to be limitless, and she’s well on her way! She was one of The Press Enterprise Newspaper’s “25 Most Remarkable Teens,” she has given SUE Talks (Successful Unstoppable Empowering Women Changing the Face of Business) and she raised over $64,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through her “Mission CANcer-vive” campaign. Today, as a college freshman, she continues to pursue her passion for helping others. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Juleen discusses

Dec 2, 2021 • 25:57

No burnout! - Sylvia Melena

No burnout! - Sylvia Melena

Sylvia Melena is founder and CEO of Melena Consulting Group, a San Diego-based leadership and management consulting and training company. She is also the award-winning author of Supportive Accountability: How to Inspire People and Improve Performance. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Sylvia shares her thoughts on how leaders can achieve greater trust and accountability in their companies and what employees can do to maintain a greater sense of life balance wherever and however they work.Resource

Nov 18, 2021 • 30:52

Equine Empowered Therapy - Mike Dunne

Equine Empowered Therapy - Mike Dunne

On this edition of SoCal Voices, host Angela Ross speaks with Mike Dunne, founder of Equine Empowered Therapy (EET). Throughout the southern California region, EET helps veterans dealing with trauma experience the healing nature of horses. Mike shares why he started EET, how the program works, the joy he experiences seeing veterans lives changed for the better, and how people can help support EET’s mission.Resources:Website: www.equineempoweredtherapy.com Instagram: @EquineEmpoweredTherapy Faceb

Nov 11, 2021 • 37:13

Perseverance Personified - Carl Dameron

Perseverance Personified - Carl Dameron

To the people who know and work with him, Carl Dameron is a dynamic, hard-driving, award-winning advertising and public relations expert with more than 30 years of success helping organizations and people throughout California meet their goals. He is also a cancer survivor. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Carl shares the story of starting and growing his company, how he dealt with his cancer diagnosis and offers sage advice for anyone facing a challenge.Website: dameroncommunications.comInstagr

Nov 4, 2021 • 37:03

Local Celeb -Thalia Hayden

Local Celeb -Thalia Hayden

Award-winning television journalist Thalia Hayden is host of NBC Palm Springs’ Midday News, a motivational speaker, media expert and best-selling author. She has also struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Thalia discusses her new book Local Celeb: Addict to Anchor, and how she came to face some hard truths about her life, learned to ask for help and achieved sobriety and happiness.Instagram: @thalia_haydenWebsite: thaliahayden.comResourcesNational Substance Abus

Oct 28, 2021 • 30:00

The CARE Project - Carrie Madrid

The CARE Project - Carrie Madrid

Carrie Madrid knows first hand what it is like to be diagnosed with breast cancer and the many challenges that follow. While dealing with her own diagnosis through “laughter, lipgloss and hard work,” she established The CARE Project, a nonprofit based in Riverside. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Carrie discusses how The CARE Project is fulfilling its mission: emotionally and financially supporting male and female breast cancer patients.Resources:Website: https://thecareprojectinc.orgPodcast Ha

Oct 21, 2021 • 25:23

Oliver Petty - Passion Over Paycheck

Oliver Petty - Passion Over Paycheck

Oliver Petty is changing lives with an inspiring message that shows what’s possible when hard work, dedication and determination collide. He is a sought-after speaker who delivers a soul-shaking message that challenges the status quo. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Oliver shares how he’s empowering people of all ages to release their creativity and passion to lead more fulfilling and successful lives. www.oliverpetty.comInstagram: @omrnegativeSupport the show

Oct 14, 2021 • 29:11

Made for You - Cecilia Clark

Made for You - Cecilia Clark

Cecilia Clark knows what it is like to be a very young child trying to make sense of a world where you’re removed from a home with familiar faces then dropped off at a house filled with strangers. Deeply impacted by her foster care experience, Cecilia, in her teens, started the Made for You project, which helps foster kids know they are worthy and loved. In this edition of SoCal Voices Cecilia discusses her foster care experience, the changes she feels are needed in the foster care system, and h

Oct 7, 2021 • 26:21

James Grisom, Film and Music

James Grisom, Film and Music

Storyteller, filmmaker, writer and composer James Grisom hails from Lynwood. A recent graduate of USC’s film school, he’s already making his mark, writing and directing short films and documentaries that tell poignant, personal stories and shed light on cultural and social issues that shape our lives. In this episode of SoCal Voices, James talks about what inspired his move into film and music and offers sage advice for anyone aspiring to become a filmmaker.https://www.jamesagrisom.com/Instagram

Sep 30, 2021 • 30:11

Ask Angela

Ask Angela

In this episode of SoCal Voices, a past guest on the podcast, Steve Jacobs, turns the tables to interview SoCal Voices founder and host, Angela Ross. Angela fields questions about her career, the state of media and what she enjoys most about hosting SoCal Voices.www.socalvoices.comInstagram and Facebook: @socalvoicesSupport the show

Sep 30, 2021 • 35:56

Bill Addison: LA's Restaurants and the Pandemic

Bill Addison: LA's Restaurants and the Pandemic

For a brief moment, it appeared that the pandemic’s severe impact on the restaurant industry would ease. As southern Californians began getting vaccinated against the deadly virus, infections, hospitalizations and deaths declined, and there was talk of a return to indoor dining. That moment didn’t last. Thanks to the Delta variant and — public health experts say — too few people getting vaccinated, it’s going to take a bit longer for LA’s restaurant industry to rebound. In this episode of SoCal

Aug 9, 2021 • 34:58

Edward Ornelas on Inland SoCal's Economy

Edward Ornelas on Inland SoCal's Economy

What does the future of inland SoCal’s economy look like? Is it all about warehousing or are other opportunities on the horizon? In this episode of SoCal Voices, Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce president Edward Ornelas discusses what’s next for the Inland Empire’s economy and names the IE cities he believes are uniquely poised to thrive when the pandemic ends.ResourcesSocial Media: @IERCCWebsite: https://www.iechamber.orgSupport the show

Aug 2, 2021 • 27:23

Chris and Evelyn!

Chris and Evelyn!

In this edition of SoCal Voices, host Angela Ross has a fun conversation with radio veteran, founder and CEO of “This is Funner,” Chris Donovan and his lovely wife, the ever-popular morning show co-host at 99.1 KGGI and weekend host on KOST 103.5, Evelyn Erives.  Chris and Evelyn talk about how they met, their radio careers, podcasting, the importance of family and how they support their local community.Resources:Social MediaChris Donovan: @Chris_Donovan, @ThisIsFunner@EvelynErivesSupport the sh

Jul 26, 2021 • 38:51

Leading with Intention - Dr. Mark Sanchez

Leading with Intention - Dr. Mark Sanchez

Most people don’t know what it’s like to be President of the Community College campus where they once walked the halls as a student, but Dr. Mark Sanchez knows exactly how that feels. He is President of Southwestern Community College in San Diego, and his leadership style is challenging the status quo. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Dr. Sanchez describes how he and his team lead with intention, and work to foster an environment where students from all walks of life can thrive on campus and bey

Jul 19, 2021 • 38:16

Back to the Office? Part 2

Back to the Office? Part 2

As the pandemic appears to wind down and people begin living their ‘post-pandemic’ lives, record numbers of employees are quitting their jobs. Last week’s episode, “Back to the Office?” looked at the implications of these resignations. In this episode, “Back to the Office, Part II,” Miriana Gonzalez discusses what it has been like to navigate the pandemic as Deputy Director of Human Resources for the City of Riverside. She shares what she learned about herself during this period, and how the Cit

Jul 12, 2021 • 30:45

Back to the Office?

Back to the Office?

The US labor department recently reported that 4 million people quit their jobs in one month. It’s the highest number of resignations in two decades, and it’s happening as companies are requiring employees to return to the office after a year of working from home. In this edition of SoCal Voices, San Diego Workforce Partnership Senior Economist Daniel Enemark, discusses what’s driving this “Great Resignation,” and it’s potential impact on employers and southern California’s workers. Later in the

Jul 5, 2021 • 37:34

Maxie Blasini - Health Coach

Maxie Blasini - Health Coach

Maxie Blasini is a health coach who knows that real quality health care has to be about more than treating illness and being accessible only when someone is sick. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Maxie discusses the experiences that informed her choices to improve her own health, how she serves her clients as a health coach, and her vision for how health care can be reconfigured to better serve people in more meaningful, substantive ways.Support the show

Jun 28, 2021 • 29:47

Listening Post Collective

Listening Post Collective

The Listening Post Collective offers resources, tools, peer-to-peer support and a shared learning space for journalists, newsroom leaders and community groups looking to revitalize their local news and information ecosystems. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Quinn Mays discusses what drew her to The Listening Post Collective’s efforts in Inland southern California, how self-representation is changing media and communities, and her hopes for what the initiative can accomplish in the region.Additi

Jun 21, 2021 • 31:12

From Teacher to Author: Celeste Barclay

From Teacher to Author: Celeste Barclay

When she first started writing, no one suspected that Celeste Barclay was penning what she calls “R-rated historical romance novels.” She didn’t tell anyone what she was doing. But the teacher turned author knows what she’s doing. Yes, her novels, “bring the steam,” but Celeste also brings a well-honed knowledge of European history, and her life experience as a woman of English and Moroccan heritage. Hear Celeste describe her unconventional path to becoming an author who has reached both financi

Jun 14, 2021 • 28:52

Conversation with a candidate: Keri Then

Conversation with a candidate: Keri Then

In a special election on November 2, voters in the city of Moreno Valley’s second district will choose their next representative on the city council. Keri Then — a past Commissioner on the Riverside County Commission on Women and a former Chair and two-term appointee to the Moreno Valley Unified School District Measure M Citizens Bond Oversight Committee — is a candidate for this council seat. On this edition of SoCal Voices, Then discusses her candidacy and vision for Riverside County’s second

May 26, 2021 • 32:24

A conversation with Alex Jun

A conversation with Alex Jun

The rising majority in southern California and across the nation is more racially diverse than ever. This group’s impact on society is becoming more evident every day. That’s a long overdue change for some but for others, the growth in numbers and power of people of color is perceived as a threat and continues to feed the racial divide. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Alex Jun, a professor at Azusa Pacific University and co-author of books about white cultural dominance, discusses the implicati

May 12, 2021 • 32:32

Rachel Shemirani - A leader with heart

Rachel Shemirani - A leader with heart

Rachel Shemirani is a leader with heart. As Senior Vice President for Barons Market in San Diego, Rachel has worked hard to help create a community-oriented company that leaves a positive impact on workers and patrons. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Rachel discusses her history with Barons, and how her leadership style and the company’s values have contributed to the market’s success.Additional Resourcesbaronsmarket.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/baronsmarket/Instagram: https://www.inst

May 5, 2021 • 27:12

Beyond the Verdict

Beyond the Verdict

With the guilty verdict in the Derrick Chauvin trial now behind us, what’s next in the push for equity and justice? Corey Jackson, founder and director of the Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART), and Janice Rooths of Anti-Racist Riverside discuss where we go from here in the continuing fight for equity and justice locally and across the USA.Additional Resourceshttps://www.destroyracism.orgFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/weareCART/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wearecart/Twitter: h

Apr 29, 2021 • 35:27

Cati Porter and Inlandia

Cati Porter and Inlandia

As Executive Director of Inlandia Institute, Cati Porter oversees a special gem in southern California’s Inland Empire. An advocate and supporter of literary arts, Inlandia publishes books and programs that deepen people’s awareness, understanding and appreciation of inland southern California. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Cati discusses her journey into the literary world, Inlandia’s history and growth and what the future holds for the organization.Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.inlandiai

Apr 28, 2021 • 28:26

Myra Washington

Myra Washington

In this episode of SoCal Voices, Angela Ross chats with singer and DJ Myra Washington. Originally from Port Arthur, TX, Myra followed her dreams to come to Los Angeles and pursue a music career. It wasn’t always easy but her tenacity paid off and continues to help her thrive through the pandemic. Additional ResourcesMyra's Twitter: https://twitter.com/shesingsanddj?lang=enMyra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesingsanddj/?hl=enMyra's Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MyraWashingtonSinger

Apr 21, 2021 • 27:21

A Conversation with James Harris

A Conversation with James Harris

In the final installment of her series on local, self-published, African American authors, Angela Ross speaks with James Otis Harris, author of Corey’s Courtroom. The book is a series of fun stories helping kids resolve conflict, maintain friendships and develop problem-solving skills.Additional ResourcesAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Adventures-Coreys-Courtroom-Harris/dp/0979927307Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coreys_courtroom13/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Coreys-Cou

Apr 14, 2021 • 29:19

A Conversation with James Coats

A Conversation with James Coats

In the third installment of SoCal Voices’ local African American author series, we meet James Coats, a poet with a deep, abiding love and message to share. Learn more about his work and perspective and what’s coming next for this talented and promising poet.Additional Resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/BigGameJamesChttps://www.instagram.com/mrlovingwords/liftourvoiceseducation@gmail.comFollow SoCal Voices on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! To contact Angela Ross, email: contactus@socalvoices.com

Apr 7, 2021 • 29:51

A Conversation with Monica Woodruff

A Conversation with Monica Woodruff

The second installment in Angela’s series on local African American self-published authors features Monica Woodruff. She brings her lived experience, including her roles in law enforcement and counseling to her writing and shares an inspiring story about the power of saying “no” and “enough,” and focusing on the importance of self-care.Additional Resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/mjoyinc/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Monica+woodruff&ref=nb_sb_nossFollow SoCal Voices on Facebook, Instagram and Twitt

Mar 31, 2021 • 27:50

A Conversation with Dwayne Shigg

A Conversation with Dwayne Shigg

Angela kicks off her series on local African American self-published authors with a fun interview with Dwayne Shigg, author of the book EncourageMINTS for Tough Times. Sometimes you need a breath mint; sometimes you need an encourageMINT. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Shigg discusses how his book helps you “go through” so you can “get to.”Additional Resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/dwayne.shigg/https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dwayne+shigg&ref=nb_sb_noss_1Follow SoCal Voices on Facebook, Instagram

Mar 24, 2021 • 32:00

Ginny Luke on the future of live music

Ginny Luke on the future of live music

Live music performances? There is almost no such thing during the pandemic. If music lovers have missed attending concerts, musicians have missed performing even more. On this edition of SoCal Voices, electric violinist and vocalist Ginny Luke discusses the future of live music.Additional Resourceswww.ginny-luke.com@ginnyluke on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTubeFollow SoCal Voices on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! To contact Angela Ross, email: contactus@socalvoices.com. Visit SoCalVoices.

Mar 17, 2021 • 30:32

Be Ready: The case for pre-need planning

Be Ready: The case for pre-need planning

As the pandemic continues to claim lives in southern California, many families find themselves scrambling to pay for funeral and burial services. This sudden, unexpected need can leave grieving families more vulnerable to aggressive up-selling and overspending for these services, or force them to rely on others for monetary donations that may not over all costs. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Bishop Jon Harris discusses the importance of purchasing funeral and burial services before they are n

Mar 10, 2021 • 32:04

Sheree Brown

Sheree Brown

Throughout her career, award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer Sheree Brown has collaborated with multiple artists including Patrice Rushen, Zhane and Syreeta Wright. Her latest work, a music and literary project entitled Messages From the Spirit: The Collective, features a stellar collection of uplifting songs including her hit, Take A Walk with Love. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Sheree discusses how the project came together, and the affirmation and confidence she hopes it

Mar 3, 2021 • 31:35

Greg and Gina Lee

Greg and Gina Lee

For over a decade, Greg Lee served as the City of Riverside’s economic development manager. For 13 years he served as the City’s Technology Ombudsman where, among other things, he spearheaded several of the City’s technology initiatives. He hosted a weekly radio show and podcast called “Explore Riverside Weekly,” that highlighted all the things that make Riverside a great place to live work and play. Then, in September 2015, a medical diagnosis took Greg and his then fiancé on a major detour.  O

Feb 24, 2021 • 25:45

Food Insecurity in the IE

Food Insecurity in the IE

In San Bernardino and Riverside counties, over 400,000 people experience food insecurity. One in four children in the Inland Empire is food insecure and the pandemic has only made things worse. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Feeding America Riverside| San Bernardino CEO Stephanie Otero discusses how her organization helps feed people in need and what we all can do to help alleviate hunger.Additional Resources:www.feedingamericaie.org951-359-4757Upcoming Events: https://www.feedingamericaie.org

Feb 17, 2021 • 27:00

Ending Child Marriage and Sex Trafficking

Ending Child Marriage and Sex Trafficking

Rima Nashashibi is the founder and president of the Orange County based nonprofit GlobalHope 365, dedicated to ending harmful practices toward women and girls such as Child Marriage and Sex Trafficking. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Nashashibi discusses the factors that contribute to these abuses and what can be done to help end them.Additional ResourcesFor help text: Be Free to 23733National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888CA Coalition to End Child Marriage Digital Letter-Writing Camp

Feb 10, 2021 • 46:04

A Conversation with Noble Drakoln

A Conversation with Noble Drakoln

Noble Drakoln is a crowdfunding and capital raising consultant who knows his way around trading, commodities, crypto coin and more.  In his late teens, he was homeless, but his strong interest in commodities and futures and a little help from someone who shared his vision set him on a path to become a best-selling author, managing director of Drakoln Capital, and a sought-after radio and television financial commentator on Bloomberg and Fox Business News. On this edition of SoCal Voices, Drakoln

Feb 3, 2021 • 28:27

Insurrection and Accountability

Insurrection and Accountability

In this edition of SoCal Voices, San Bernardino native Brandon Watts, a first year law student at Howard University, shares his thoughts about the January 6 insurrection, double standards in policing, and whether equity can be achieved in America.Follow SoCal Voices on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @SoCalVoicesVisit SoCal Voices at www.socalvoices.com  Email: contactus@socalvoices.comSupport the show

Jan 20, 2021 • 32:38

My Thoughts on the Insurrection

My Thoughts on the Insurrection

The storming of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 showed the glaring and undeniable difference between how Black people and white people are treated by law enforcement. The good news? Acts like these only pushes seekers of justice, fairness and equity to work even harder and be more committed to move this nation closer to truly living up to the ideals of this country. Hear my thoughts about the insurrection and what needs to happen next.Follow SoCal Voices on Facebook, Instagram and T

Jan 18, 2021 • 6:37

Breathe Again with TM

Breathe Again with TM

For Black people dealing with the generational trauma of systemic racism, 2020 has added a hefty dose of uncertainty, anxiety and stress to daily living, all of which can take a heavy toll on overall health and well-being. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Sibongile West, Chairwoman and Founding Member of Breathe Again with TM, discusses a new initiative in Los Angeles that aims to help Black Americans reduce anxiety and manage stress using the simple and proven technique of Transcendental Medita

Dec 2, 2020 • 27:03

Hello Riverside!

Hello Riverside!

What do you do when you can’t find a children’s book about the city you love? Write it yourself! Hear Mark Cloud, author of Hello Riverside, Good Night Scranton and Fun at the Office discuss his books, love of family and community and the advice he has for anyone who believes they have a story to tell.Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram and Twitter at @SoCalVoicesVisit SoCal Voices at www.socalvoices.com  Email: contactus@socalvoices.comAdditional Resources:Find Hello Riverside! and other books by

Nov 25, 2020 • 23:57

Doctor, Doctor!

Doctor, Doctor!

Dr. Leita Harris has been helping patients in southern California’s  Inland Empire since 1990. In 2015 she launched Nurturing You, Women’s Health and Wellness, a holistic approach to addressing menopause and other conditions related to changes in hormonal balance, much to the relief of patients who had almost given up on feeling well. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Dr. Harris discusses what led her to become a doctor, why she launched Nurturing You, and how her patients have responded to the c

Nov 18, 2020 • 23:04

Two Suicides

Two Suicides

Inland Empire-based photographer/videographer Steve Jacobs talks about the recent death of a close friend and his father, both from suicide.  An eight-year Air Force veteran, Steve discusses how their deaths affected him, and how these events are making him reach out to friends and family more often just to check in.Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram and Twitter at @SoCalVoices Email: contactus@socalvoices.comAdditional ResourcesNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255suicideprevention

Nov 11, 2020 • 29:09

Math Master

Math Master

Pomona College mathematics professor Edray Goins brings an energy and enthusiasm to his craft that is truly inspiring. In this episode of SoCal Voices, he describes his unshakable self-confidence and determination to do the work beyond what was expected, and how that helped propel him through his math journey. Math “nerds” will appreciate hearing him describe what sparked his interest in science and math, and the story behind the math equation that bears his name. All listeners will benefit from

Nov 4, 2020 • 40:07

Conversation with a Candidate

Conversation with a Candidate

State Senator Holly Mitchell of Los Angeles is a candidate for the 2nd District seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. She is known for her strong record of success in fighting for equity and social justice, and possesses an authenticity rarely seen in political leadership. On this edition of SoCal Voices, Senator Mitchell discusses her candidacy and what she hopes to accomplish if elected.Follow us on Twitter @socalvoices and Instagram @socalvoicesWeb: www.socalvoices.comEmail: co

Oct 28, 2020 • 32:53

Will it Change Anything?

Will it Change Anything?

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. It aims to address long-standing disparities in housing, employment, criminal justice and more. On this edition of So Cal Voices, activist Grayson Bell shares his thoughts on whether the Board’s action can make a real and meaningful difference in people’s lives.Follow us on Twitter @socalvoices and Instagram @socalvoicesWeb: www.socalvoices.comEmail: contactus@socalvoices.comAddi

Oct 21, 2020 • 26:48

A Conversation with Patrice Rushen

A Conversation with Patrice Rushen

As Chair of the Popular Music Department at USC, four-time Grammy nominee Patrice Rushen navigates music, teaching, campus policies and politics. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Patrice discusses how the pandemic has changed her approach to teaching, and what she believes is the path forward for today’s music students. Follow us on Twitter @socalvoices and Instagram @socalvoicesWeb: www.socalvoices.comEmail: contactus@socalvoices.comSupport the show

Oct 14, 2020 • 14:50

When COVID-19 Hits Home

When COVID-19 Hits Home

Having one family member with coronavirus can cause major disruption to the daily routine. Imagine what that disruption is like if the entire household is stricken with the virus. Musician and teacher John Brannon of San Bernardino doesn’t have to imagine - because it happened to him and his family. Hear his story on this edition of SoCal Voices. NOTE: This episode of SoCal Voices was recorded before the President of the United States tested positive for COVID-19.Join the SoCal Voices mailing li

Oct 7, 2020 • 36:04

Social Justice and the Bottom Line

Social Justice and the Bottom Line

The murder of George Floyd while in police custody sparked protests against police brutality and renewed calls for social justice. While a number of major corporations publicly decried Floyd’s murder and recommitted to diversity and inclusion, other businesses remained silent. In this edition of SoCal Voices with Angela Ross, Rootwize CEO and Anti-Racist Riverside co-founder Janice Rooths outlines which path is best for business. Join the SoCal Voices mailing list at contactus@socalvoices.comTwi

Sep 30, 2020 • 16:54

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