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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. ...
Dr. Isabel Newton: Centering humanity in all aspects of healthcare
In this episode, host Grant Oliphant sits down with Dr. Isabel Newton, a distinguished physician-scientist and passionate mentor, whose work is transforming how patien...
Amina Sheik Mohamed: Health equity, cultural awareness, and belonging are key to well-being
Amina Sheik Mohamed is a dedicated advocate for health equity and cultural inclusivity. Her incredible work led her to be awarded one of Prebys Foundation’s inaugural ...
Dan Yates: The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
In this episode, Stop & Talk host Grant Oliphant engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dan Yates, board chair of the Prebys Foundation and co-founder/CEO of Endeavo...
Dr. Benjamin Maxwell: Community can help youth thrive psychologically and flourish
Dr. Benjamin Maxwell, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Rady Children’s Hospital, joins host Grant Oliphant to discuss enhancing youth psychological well-bei...
Dr. Mary Walshok: When the world wants to see the future, they look at California
In this episode of Stop & Talk, host Grant Oliphant sits down with Dr. Mary Walshok, an influential thinker and powerhouse in the San Diego community. Recently retire...
Dr. Constance Carroll: The incredible impact of community colleges
In this episode, Dr. Constance Carroll, Chancellor Emerita of the San Diego Community College District, joins host Grant Oliphant to share her extraordinary journey in...
Irwin Jacobs: Using What We Have to Strengthen San Diego County
Irwin Jacobs, joins host Grant Oliphant to reflect on his extensive, impactful philanthropic work in the San Diego region and beyond. He shares an inspiring journey o...
Ramel Wallace: Creativity as Care, Reflection, and Connection
In this episode, Stop & Talk host Grant Oliphant talks with Ramel Wallace, a multifaceted artist, activist, and community builder deeply embedded in the San Diego crea...
Preeti Bhattacharji: Using all a foundations assets to impact social change
Preeti Bhattacharji &Impact Investing: Shaping Communities Through Sustainable InvestmentsPreeti Bhattacharji, Head of Sustainable Investing at J.P. Morgan Chase Priva...
Diane Moss: Removing Barriers to Good Food Is a Community Effort
On the latest episode of Stop & Talk, host Grant Oliphant engages in a dynamic conversation with Diane Moss, the CEO of Project New Village. Founded in 1994, Project N...
Micah Parzen: It's About ALL of Us
Welcome back, friends! We’ve missed you. In this first episode of season 2, host Grant Oliphant and Micah Parzen, CEO of the Museum of Us, delve into efforts to preser...
Minisode: We Want to Know What You Think
As we prepare to launch season 2, we would like to know what you think of Stop & Talk. What do you like? What should we explore? Please complete the listener survey by...
Season 1 Wrap Up
In this installment of "Stop & Talk," we take a journey through the highlights of Season 1, revisiting the wisdom and insights shared by each guest. Grant delves into ...
Calling All Musicians: We Need Your Help with the Season 2 Music
At Stop & Talk, we want to show our love of local music. For Season 2 of the podcast, we want to hire a San Diego County musician (or musicians) to create our theme m...
Cara Dessert: At the Center of Our Advocacy is Joy
Hailing from El Centro, CA, Cara Dessert has always been an organizer and powerful galvanizer of community and equality. She has nearly two decades of experience in no...
Macedonio Arteaga Jr: Taking Time to Help People Heal is a Basic Human Function
As the Executive Director of Izcalli, a long-standing non-profit organization that works with at-risk youth, Macedonio Arteaga has a keen eye for the needs of future g...
Roxana Velásquez San Diego is a Cultural Center
Roxana Velásquez is the Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO at the San Diego Museum of Art. Since taking over the role in 2010, Roxana has used passion and commi...
Sidd Vivek: We Build Resilience By Fostering Youth Empowerment and Economic Stability
In this episode of Stop & Talk, we're joined by Sidd Vivek, the President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) in San Diego County. Originally hailing from Boston, MA, ...
Megan Thomas: San Diego Philanthropy and Nonprofits Collaborate for Positive Impact
Megan Thomas is the President & CEO of Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Hailing from San Diego, Megan has traveled the country and discovered just how much...
Rafael Payare: The Symphony Orchestra is Integral to a Modern Community and Teaches Us How to Work In Harmony
Rafael Payare is the Music Director for the San Diego Symphony. Born in Venezuela and having studied in the acclaimed El Sistema music program, Rafael soon found himse...
john powell: Belonging is Co-Creation
In this episode of Stop & Talk with Grant Oliphant, john powell discusses how to apply the concept of belonging without othering. Dubbed the father of belonging, john ...
David Miyashiro: Personalized Education and Community Engagement are Opportunities to help students chart their own success
David Miyashiro is the Superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District. The district consists of more than 17,000 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Unde...
Felicia Shaw: Artists Make Our Communities Safer and More Vibrant
Felicia Shaw is the Executive Director of the San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition (SDRACC). In this episode of Stop & Talk, Felicia uplifts the labor of arti...
Dr. Dan Calac: Community Clinics Provide Front Door Access to Healthcare
Dr. Daniel “Dan” Calac is the Chief Medical Officer at the Indian Health Council. As a boy, he grew up on the Pauma Indian Reservation, the community he serves today....
Svasti Haricharan: Diversity Yields Better Outcomes
Dr. Svasti Haricharan is a scientist at the Sanford Burnham Prebys in La Jolla. Her lab focuses on the role of DNA damage repair in inducing resistance to endocrine th...
