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Angelina Renteria: Trust, Tradition, and Tribal Healthcare

Angelina Renteria is the Chief Operating Officer of Indian Health Council, a tribally-run health center serving nine sovereign tribal nations in North San Diego County...

Grant Oliphant: Reconnecting with Why Our Work Matters

Grant Oliphant is the CEO of the Prebys Foundation and a longtime leader in philanthropy and social impact. With decades of experience guiding foundations through mome...

Chris Appleton: Prescribing Art as Medicine

Chris Appleton is the founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, a pioneering initiative using social prescribing to integrate the arts into healthcare and improve mental well-b...

The Alternative is Unacceptable

In this episode, Grant sits down with four  motivated leaders who are driving solutions to the Tijuana River sewage crisis. Ramon Chairez, Sarah Davidson, Lesly Galleg...

Tijuana River Pollution: Speaking Up for Patient Health with Dr. Dickson and Dr. Nguyen

Special Series: This season, Stop & Talk is diving into one of San Diego County’s biggest environmental and health emergencies: the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis. Throug...

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...

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