Velocity - Vista Chamber Podcast Vista Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Eric Chagala is the founding principal of Vista Innovation Design Academy (VIDA), a Vista Unified School District middle school. Eric is an inspirational educator with incredible energy and an impressive shoe collection! As VIDA's 10th year draws to a close, Eric sits down with Rachel to talk about VIDA's transformation, his work as Principal and as Director of Social for VUSD, and why middle school is the most important three years of your life. We discuss the good, the bad, and the "happy honks" of middle school. Want to feel inspired and encouraged about the future? Check out this episode today!

Show Notes
Vista Unified School District
VIDA
The Anxious Generation
Southwest Airlines
UCLA

Rapid Fire
Thank You for Being Late
Little Miss Magic - Jimmy Buffet
Big Jim's 395
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Lisa DeJesus is the President/CEO of ADU Gurus, a Vista-based company that assists with ADU feasibility, design and consulting. In addition to operating ADU Gurus, Lisa is also a real estate broker, a planning commissioner, and volunteers with a number of local non profits. For all these reasons, and more, Lisa was selected as Vista's Businessperson of the Year at Heroes of Vista 2024. Lisa is knowledgeable, kind, and fun - check out her sit down with Rachel today!



Show Notes

ADU Gurus

City of Vista ADU info

City of Vista Planning Commission

Women's Club of Vista

Businessperson of the Year
Chris Ryan Video

Rapid Fire

The Backyard Revolution Kol Peterson

Lovely Day by Bill Withers

Smart Space
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Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org.
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Donnell Hilliard is the owner/operator of Kingdom Kutz on Indiana in downtown Vista. Originally from New Orleans and raised in Oceanside, Donnell is an Army Veteran who has been working the clippers since he was a teenager. Now, his shop’s bold presence in downtown Vista is making an impact – one so big, Kingdom Kutz was recently named Vista’s New Business of the Year at the Heroes of Vista Celebration event. Join Rachel for a conversation about the power of dreams and importance of teams.

Show Notes:

Kingdom Kutz
Book - How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie
Song- My Moment, DJ Drama
Business- Archer's Arrow



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Martha Alvarado is a Marine Veteran, an educator, and a mom. Her background and passion for students led her to run for VUSD School Board of Trustees in 2018. She now serves as the President of the Board. Join Rachel for a conversation with Trustee Alvarado about the role of a Board Trustee, the latest happenings in Vista Unified and what is next for the District. If you are interested in education in Vista, this episode is for you!

Check out Vista Unified School District! https://www.vistausd.org/

Rapid Fire
Book: The Glass Castle (https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Castle-Memoir-Jeannette-Walls/dp/074324754X)
Song: Rapper's Delight, Sugarhill Gang (https://open.spotify.com/track/7sZDbHZiuHEzS00vzCuhqS?si=b09dfa0713e74a19)
Business: The Chiropractic Wellness Center (http://www.crwellnessmassage.com/)

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Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org.
Velocity is produced by A Different Day Radio.




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Clean Energy Alliance is coming to Vista! Listen in as Rachel sits down with Greg Wade CEO and Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez to discuss the new energy plan options and how they impact residents and businesses. The new program rolls out April 1 so keep your eyes peeled for mailed information so you can choose the plan that works for you!

Show notes:
CEA
City of Vista
Climate Action Plan

Book:⁠ ⁠
⁠⁠The Optimist by David Coggins
⁠Go Dog Go by PD Eastman

Song: ⁠
⁠Imagine by John Lennon

⁠Disturbed

Business: ⁠
⁠City of Vista
Melrose Animal Hospital

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Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org.
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Vicente Hinojosa is an advisor with Advanced Financial Solutions who also serves as the CEO of the Vista Education Foundation. The VEF is a a non profit organization that serves Vista students by providing educational funding to support the arts, technology, internships and scholarships.

The Vista Chamber partners with VEF to present Heroes of Vista, an awards event honoring educators, businesses, public safety, and community leaders.



Show Notes:

Vista Education Foundation

Moonlight Youth Theatre

Book: The Success Principals

Song: Don't Stop Til You Get Enough

Business: Nucci's







Follow us at @velocityvistapod on IG and Facebook.

Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org.

Velocity is produced by A Different Day Radio.






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