Velocity - Vista Chamber Podcast Vista Chamber of Commerce

Rachel and Kent from the Chamber have a special announcement surrounding this year's Vista Christmas Parade!

The Vista Chamber will host the 65th Annual Vista Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd at 1pm in Downtown Vista. Presented by Barnicle's Express with support from the City of Vista, Children's Paradise, Tideline Partners, Freddie's Place and EDCO this year's Grand Marshal is Danny Villasenor from Peppertree Frosty!

Learn more at www.vistachamber.org


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We’re on a break this week but wanted to share a few special
thoughts with you. See you in December with all new episodes!









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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is a true community partner. Join a sweet conversation with Rachel, Shawnta Fleming and Jennifer Vu who work with six Handel's locations, including Vista. These dedicated ladies help Handel's invest in the future, whether that's through fundraising efforts supporting local schools and nonprofit orgs or by hiring local employees - many of them for their very first job! The Handel's team sprinkles love and community support onto every scoop! Check out this convo today.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Vista

The Handel's Story

Moonlight Amphitheatre

Vista Strawberry Festival

The Vista Christmas Parade

Books: Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgenson Burnett

Song: Sugar, Maroon 5

Love's Stronger Than Hatred, Gregory Page

Business: Shak's Bistro

Mikko Sushi

Boys & Girls Club Vista

Kingdom Kutz





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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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Glen Henry, also known as Beleaf, is an online influencer who shares content about parenting on his website Beleaf in Fatherhood. With millions of followers on multiple platforms, Beleaf aims to equip fathers, bring hope to mothers, and inspire children. His hope is that real stories of fatherhood will bring connection and healing to people everywhere. He sits down with Rachel to talk about finding hope, inspiration, marriage, parenting, and so much more. He also shares tips for content creators everywhere. Check out this conversation today!

Show Notes

Beleaf in Fatherhood

Youtube

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

X (Twitter)

Black Art Festival by My Black City

Walk for Earth Day

The Chocolate Babies Story Time

Book: Building a Storybrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen

Business: Tempest Academy
Song: Superpowers by Daniel Caesar



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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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John Franklin has served as Mayor of Vista since 2022, previously serving on the City Council for eight years. Originally from Kansas, Mayor Franklin was drawn to public service as a college student. After serving as a Congressional aide in Washington DC, Franklin chose Vista as his permanent home due to the size of community, quality of life, and the great weather. Mayor Franklin is focused on addressing homelessness.

Join Rachel for a candid conversation about public service and Mayor Franklin's approach to this critically important issue impacting the Vista community.


Mayor John Franklin

Homelessness Strategic Plan

North County Food Bank

Operation HOPE North County

Solutions for Change

Safe Parking Program

Vista Block Party

Access Vista App

Book Recommendation: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie

Music: Johnny Cash

Business Shoutout: Nucci's Italian 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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Don Stump is a lifelong helper. After growing up in Texas and attending school in Boston, an internship with a juvenile court diversion program changed the course of his life, leading him to a career in non-profit leadership. After 30 years as a non-profit leader, and sixteen as CEO for Lifeline Community Services, Don is now preparing to retire. As Lifeline celebrates 50 years on community impact, the organization readies for the next generation of leadership. Join Rachel for a conversation about non-profit leadership, the importance of helpers, and what's next for Lifeline.

About Lifeline Community Services:
Lifeline Community Services is a community-based human services organization that serves low-income and underserved populations in San Diego County. Every year Lifeline serves more than 5,000 members of our community through clinically-strong and evidence-based programs that focus on positive youth development, child abuse prevention and domestic violence intervention, housing and self-sufficiency, behavioral health, and human trafficking victim and survivor services.Show Notes:

Lifeline Community Services

Jesuit education

Operation HOPE

Interfaith Community Services

Just In Time

Vista Unified School District

Book: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Song: The Long and Winding Road

Business: 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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