SoCal Voices

Angela Ross
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SoCal Voices

How exciting is it to listen to a podcast about the people where you live? If you call Southern California "home," this show might pique your interest. Here at SoCal Voices, we take a deep dive into the inspiring stories of folks living here and all the things that interest them.  Episodes feature candid conversations about living and thriving in Southern California. Hear interviews that inspire you to take positive actions that enhance your life and community, and help you discover the people and places that make Southern California special.  From high-profile people who lead in their chosen niche to everyday residents who have something meaningful to share, we amplify the voices of people who open up about compelling real-life experiences and accomplishments, and elevate your perspectives and mindset. Find out how to start a positive shift in your own life and what it takes to feel fulfilled. If you don’t know your purpose yet and feel stuck, you'll hear from people with powerful nuggets of wisdom for building a better you.  The host of SoCal Voices is Los Angeles native Angela Ross,  a former broadcast journalist and award-winning leader of media, public affairs, marketing communications, and public relations divisions in government and healthcare.  Her deep interest in what moves people and love for storytelling inspired her to launch SoCal Voices. As you listen to her insightful conversations with various guests, you also get a glimpse inside Angela’s mind and heart. Southern California is filled with interesting people, compelling stories and wonderful places. Let this podcast guide your journey to see this region in ways you might not have before.  Listen on socalvoices.com or your favorite podcast player.

  1. 14 DE NOV.

    Feeding the Hungry in Inland SoCal

    Southern California’s vibrance and abundance bely the fact that a number of our neighbors don’t have enough food to eat. Led by CEO Carolyn Fajardo, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, the region’s largest food bank, works daily to meet the food needs of the community. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Fajardo talks about the work Feeding America is doing to ensure Inland Empire residents without enough food receive the help they need during the holidays and beyond.Resources:Help suppo...

    20min

  2. 31 DE OUT.

    Black Maternal Health in SoCal

    Alarming statistics reveal that Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Dana Sherrod, co-founder and executive director of the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice, helps us understand why this is happening, and what can be done to address these disparities and improve birth outcomes for more Black families. Resources:California Coalition for Black Birth JusticeLike the episode?...

    32min

  3. 3 DE OUT.

    Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part III

    Forty-million adults under 30 are eligible to vote in the November election. About eight million of them are first-time voters and they’re registering to vote in record numbers. While many young people between 18 - 30 say they intend to vote, some also say they are disillusioned by the binary nature of contemporary U.S. politics. How will young voters’ frustrations with the current system impact their vote in November? In this final installment of SoCal Voices’ young voter series, 19-year-old...

    20min

  4. 19 DE SET.

    Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part II

    People under 30 are registering to vote in record numbers. The uptick is attributed in part to “the switch” when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Endorsements from Taylor Swift and other celebrities have also inspired many young people to register to vote, prompting predictions that young voters will have a major impact on the outcome of the election this fall.With young millennials and Gen Z comprising one of ...

    19min

  5. 5 DE SET.

    Election 2024: The Young Vote, Part I

    The 2024 Presidential Election is under way and since President Joe Biden left the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic party’s nominee, young voters have responded to her candidacy with record breaking voter registrations, campaign volunteer signups and donations. Gen Z and young millennials make up one of the largest voting blocs this election cycle and could impact the results if they vote — and if they don’t. So what issues are young voters concerned about a...

    26min

  6. 8 DE AGO.

    Community Development in SoCal

    Community development is essential to how all the elements of where we live fit together and impact how we experience our communities. Eric Nelson is a 20-year community development expert who has impacted the lives of thousands of Southern Californians through his work in residential and commercial developments. He is Vice Chair of the Planning Commission at the City of Dana Point, a past President of the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California and V...

    29min

  7. 25 DE JUL.

    Leading Homeboy Industries: A Radical Approach to Business and Life

    For more than 30 years, Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles has been helping former prisoners and ex-gang members redirect their lives to become productive, contributing members of the community. A human services agency offering legal, mental health, and education services and more, Homeboy Industries makes second chances possible by combining practical services and hope with an unconventional approach to meeting the bottom line. Tom Vozzo, Homeboy Industries’ CEO, has led the organization for ...

    27min

  8. 11 DE JUL.

    Beyond Her Diagnosis: Jennifer Gasner’s Unexpected Life

    When she was 17 years old, San Diego author Jennifer Gasner was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia or FA, a rare progressive neuromuscular disease. The impact of FA varies from person to person, but generally causes difficulty walking, a loss of coordination and impaired speech. Initially, Jennifer was shocked and in denial about her diagnosis and, at times, used alcohol as a way to cope, but ultimately decided to live her life with joy. She chronicles her journey in her book, My Unexpected L...

    30min
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How exciting is it to listen to a podcast about the people where you live? If you call Southern California "home," this show might pique your interest. Here at SoCal Voices, we take a deep dive into the inspiring stories of folks living here and all the things that interest them.  Episodes feature candid conversations about living and thriving in Southern California. Hear interviews that inspire you to take positive actions that enhance your life and community, and help you discover the people and places that make Southern California special.  From high-profile people who lead in their chosen niche to everyday residents who have something meaningful to share, we amplify the voices of people who open up about compelling real-life experiences and accomplishments, and elevate your perspectives and mindset. Find out how to start a positive shift in your own life and what it takes to feel fulfilled. If you don’t know your purpose yet and feel stuck, you'll hear from people with powerful nuggets of wisdom for building a better you.  The host of SoCal Voices is Los Angeles native Angela Ross,  a former broadcast journalist and award-winning leader of media, public affairs, marketing communications, and public relations divisions in government and healthcare.  Her deep interest in what moves people and love for storytelling inspired her to launch SoCal Voices. As you listen to her insightful conversations with various guests, you also get a glimpse inside Angela’s mind and heart. Southern California is filled with interesting people, compelling stories and wonderful places. Let this podcast guide your journey to see this region in ways you might not have before.  Listen on socalvoices.com or your favorite podcast player.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Angela Ross
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2024
  • Episódios
    122
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2024 SoCal Voices
  • Site do podcast
    SoCal Voices

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