Velocity - Vista Chamber Podcast Vista Chamber of Commerce

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/)

Follow us at @velocityvistapod on IG and Facebook. (www.vistachamber.org)
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.
Velocity is produced by A Different Day Radio.




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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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When Vista Community Clinic first opened in 1972, they set out to provide quality health care to anyone who walked through our doors. Today, over 50 years later, they have helped redefine the community clinic model by pioneering innovative models of primary care delivery. With twelve state-of-the-art clinics treating more than 70,000 patients every year, VCC is a key health provider for the Southern California region.

Join Rachel and she sits down with Dr. Diana Ponsford and NP Joanne Goode to discuss their areas of specialty at VCC. These two compassionate providers are defining what it means to be medical practitioners in today's world.

Dr. Diana Ponsford

NP Joanne Goode

Vista Community Clinic


Book:

⁠A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

A Piece of Mine by J. California Cooper


Song: ⁠

Purple Rain by Prince

Free Fallin' by Tom Petty


Business: ⁠

Milk Organics

Curbside Cafe

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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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Luis Gomez is the owner/operator of Chick Fil A Vista. If you've met Luis, you recognize his warm and authentic smile. His unique path to being a Chick Fil A owner/operator is an inspiration! Join guest host Kent Leithold as he sits down with Luis to talk about community service, investing in team members, and that Chick-Fil-A sauce! Also, learn how your community group can partner with Chick-Fil-A.



Chick-Fil-A Vista

Family Night

Mr. Hugh Balloon Animals



Book: Whale Done: The Power of Positive Relationships

Song: 'Til You Can't

Business: Handel's


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