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Join Grant Oliphant and Crystal Page as they sit down to explore the vibrant and evolving landscape of San Diego County, through the lens of the Prebys Foundation's mission and vision. In Stop & Talk, Grant and Crystal engage in thought-provoking conversations with local leaders, changemakers, and community builders who are passionate about creating a more inclusive, purposeful, and opportunity-rich San Diego
Each episode offers an inside look into the foundation's journey, discoveries, and partnerships while highlighting the work being done to cultivate belonging and drive positive change across the region. Whether it's amplifying the voices of upcoming leaders or fostering collaborative solutions to the region's most pressing challenges, Stop & Talk is your go-to space for inspiration and insight on what’s possible when people come together with intention and vision.
Subscribe to get the latest engaging discussions that inspire action and celebrate the power of community.
Each episode offers an inside look into the foundation's journey, discoveries, and partnerships while highlighting the work being done to cultivate belonging and drive positive change across the region. Whether it's amplifying the voices of upcoming leaders or fostering collaborative solutions to the region's most pressing challenges, Stop & Talk is your go-to space for inspiration and insight on what’s possible when people come together with intention and vision.
Subscribe to get the latest engaging discussions that inspire action and celebrate the power of community.
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Update frequency:
every 19 days
Average audio length:
55 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
59 episodes
since Sept. 6, 2023
episodic
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Sparkle Barnes is President and CEO of Health Center Partners of Southern California and its Family of Companies, where she leads a network supporting community health centers across the region. Since joining the organization, she has held a series of leadership roles, including Chief Strategy Offi…
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Mario Ordóñez-Calderón is a Maya Indigenous leader, U.S. Navy veteran, surfer, and Founding Executive Director of Un Mar de Colores, an Indigenous-led nonprofit advancing ocean access, youth wellbeing, and coastal resilience. His work sits at the intersection of coastlines and culture, using enviro…
Alan Sorkin is a nonprofit leader, mentor-coach, entrepreneur, and member of the Prebys Foundation Board. He co-founded and served as volunteer CEO of San Diego Social Venture Partners, now Amplify Impact Partners, led the San Diego-Tijuana Bi-National Coalition to reduce substance abuse, and has a…
Dr. Novien Yarber is the Senior Learning Officer at Prebys Foundation, where he helps the foundation listen, reflect, and learn from its work with community partners. Known around the office as “Dr. Novi,” he brings a rare combination of rigor, warmth, and curiosity to the practice of evaluation. B…
Dana Toppel is CEO of Jewish Family Service of San Diego, one of the region’s most established human services organizations. Founded more than 100 years ago, JFS continues to be rooted in Jewish values while serving people across San Diego County, including older adults, immigrants, families, Holoc…
Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded in April 2026, before the City of San Diego released its initial FY27 budget proposal. That proposal has since raised urgent questions about the future of public arts funding in San Diego, making this conversation with Erin Harkey especially timely.
Erin Ha…
Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded in March 2026, before the City of San Diego released its initial FY27 budget proposal. That proposal has since raised urgent questions about the future of public arts funding in San Diego, making Jonathon and Grant’s conversation about arts, culture, and dow…
Norma Chávez-Peterson is a longtime organizer and civil rights leader who serves as Executive Director of the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, one of the region’s leading voices on civil liberties and immigrant rights. Born in Michoacán, Mexico, and raised in San Diego, she brings lived e…
Jay Buys is the founder and CEO of Visceral, a B Corp-certified creative agency that builds brands and websites exclusively for social change organizations. Working with nonprofits, foundations, and other mission-driven partners, Jay has helped shape a business model that puts people, profit, and p…
Laura Castañeda is a veteran journalist, educator, and community voice who has spent decades helping San Diego understand itself. Known for her work in television and print, including at the San Diego Union-Tribune, she has been a mentor to generations of reporters and a champion for more inclusive…
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