Thank you for joining us for Season 2 of “Stop & Talk”! This season, we dove deep into the themes of purpose and opportunity, guided by the insights of leaders in the arts and culture, health, philanthropy, finance, and innovation fields. Together, we celebrated local achievements and envisioned what's possible in San Diego County. 

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Season 2 Wrap-Up

Season 2 of Stop and Talk brought us stories of resilience, creativity, and community action across San Diego. Hosts Grant Oliphant and Crystal Page welcomed guests wh...

Thelma Virata de Castro: Expressing Yourself is a Powerful Thing

In this episode, host Grant Oliphant sits down with Thelma Virata de Castro, a Filipinx artist, playwright, and community teacher based in San Diego. Thelma's work del...

Carol Dedrich: Fun is a critical component of mental health

Carol Dedrich, CEO of Girl Scouts San Diego, joins host Grant Oliphant to explore the evolving role of Girl Scouts in shaping the next generation of leaders. Drawing f...

Omar Blaik: Downtowns should be for everyone

In this episode of Stop & Talk, host Grant Oliphant sits down with visionary urban planner Omar Blaik, CEO of U3 Advisors, to explore the future of downtown spaces and...

Live Episode - Dr. Sindy Escobar Alvarez: The Intersection of Medical Research and Philanthropy

In this special live episode of Stop & Talk, Dr. Sindy Escobar Alvarez, Program Director for Medical Research at the Doris Duke Foundation, joins host Grant Oliphant. ...

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