The Gap Minders

Hosted by: Nancy Sasaki and Jose Cruz
A community collective closing gaps, lifting outcomes, and unlocking the potential of every San Diegan.

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🎙️ Tune in for a special replay of The Gap Minders! 🎙️Co-hosts Nancy L. Sasaki and Jose Cruz interview each other, sharing their leadership journeys, passion for equity, and community impact. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or https://t.co/R5nKhaSpZM!

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In a special twist, The Gap Minders co-hosts Nancy L. Sasaki & Jose Cruz take the mic as interviewees! 🎙️Hear their personal stories, passions, and the mission driving their work to close critical gaps in education & life. 🌟 Don't miss this revealing convo! 🎧 Tune in next week!

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New episode alert! Join us as Ryan Norr, owner of San Diego Audio Video, shares his journey from humble garage beginnings to a thriving operation. Hear his insights on storytelling, entrepreneurship, and family. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & https://t.co/R5nKhaSpZM!

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🎙️ Next week, Nancy L. Sasaki and Jose Cruz speak with Ryan Norr, the Creative Director and Owner of San Diego Audio Visual. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about Ryan's journey, the challenges of running a small business, and the importance of staying true to your roots!

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Tune in to today's episode, where we sit down with Catharine Kaufman, local author behind the San Diego Union-Tribune's column, “The Kitchen Shrink.”  If you're curious about how what we eat can nurture both body and soul, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen now!

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Join us tomorrow as we welcome Catharine Kaufman, local food expert and columnist of “The Kitchen Shrink”! Catharine touts herself as a “recovering attorney” who is now on a mission to empower individuals through the power of food. Tune in tomorrow to hear more!

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Join us next week as we welcome Sue Parks, the President and CEO of Orange County United Way! Parks has a long history with Orange County United Way, having served as a board member and a founding member of the Orange County United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund. We can't wait!

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Ever wonder how public and private organizations can collaborate to strengthen our community? In this episode, Kazeem Omidiji, the Director of Community Relations for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), discusses forging partnerships with local nonprofits to help communities thrive

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This week, The Gap Minders invite Kazeem Omidiji, Director of Community Relations for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), to speak about his role overseeing corporate philanthropy and relations with community-based organizations and nonprofits across San Diego County and the OC.

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Our latest episode is now live! This week, we are joined by Maria Murray, Ph.D., Founder, President, and CEO of The Reading League. 

Queue up this episode to hear about how she has successfully expanded her nonprofit to over 33 chapters nationwide! Tune in today!

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Next week on The Gap Minders, we welcome Maria Murray, Ph. D., Founder, President, and CEO of The Reading League, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing awareness, understanding, and the use of evidence-based reading instruction to address the child literacy crisis.

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Today’s guest offers an exclusive and intimate look at a piece of San Diego County history! Join us as we welcome John Thill, local author, speaker, and learning and development facilitator. Tune in to hear about the history of Oceanside collected through love letters!

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Next week’s guest offers an intimate look at a piece of San Diego County history! We welcome John Thill, local Author, Speaker, and Learning and Development Facilitator, who shares a portrayal of his grandparents’ relationship against the backdrop of a developing Oceanside.

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This week on The Gap Minders, we chat with Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD). Leading one of the nation’s largest community college districts, Gregory is committed to providing free and affordable education for all San Diegans.

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Next week, we welcome Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD). Gregory Smith, who now has over 20 years of public service sector experience, shares what's next!

🎙️ Come back next Tuesday to hear more from Chancellor Gregory Smith!

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Check out this week’s guest, Allison Ohle, Executive Director of the Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP) San Diego! In the episode, Allison shares how DEEP helps students excel in and out of the classroom by rallying community resources. Tune in today!

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Join us next week as we welcome Allison Ohle from the Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP) San Diego to The Gap Minders. Motivated to maximize human potential, Allison is leveraging DEEP’s decade of research-driven work to drive social change through education.

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Tune in now to hear from local San Diego children’s book author RaShonne Darling. RaShonne wrote "The Curl Girls: Every Curl is Magic," a story about girls who gain superpowers from their curly hair. Queue this episode to hear about RaShonne's exciting plans for The Curl Girls!

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🎙️ Exciting news! Join us Tuesday, July 9th for our podcast episode featuring RaShonne Darling. RaShonne recently published her first children's book, “The Curl Girls: Every Curl is Magic,” inspired by her daughter's desire to embrace her natural curls.

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Join The Gap Minders podcast this week for a special episode featuring Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, President of CSUSM, where we explore how the university is leading in social mobility efforts and transforming lives. 🎙️🌟