Denise and Yannis Pihas, owners of Yanni’s Bar and Grill chat about their origins in hospitality and their decision to get into the restaurant business. They discuss the difficulties that COVID has presented and how they were able to push through it and succeed through the strong sense of community they have built through the restaurant over the years.

Eve Nasby, President of Band of Hands, is joined by colleague, Aziz Badra, the company’s CEO, to discuss how Band of Hands works to level the playing field for small business owners by connecting employers to stellar employees. Nasby and Badra chat about how their company’s use of technology differentiates their cutting-edge approach from other recruiting services and gives accessible tools to help employees and employers alike. 

Jeff Wieman, Executive Director of Angels Foster Family Network, is joined by Angels Resource Parents Kim and Jim Kunz, to raise awareness of the dire need of children to be given a safe foster home.  Wiemann chats about how Angels differ from traditional foster care through their intentional, passionate, and collaborative work.  Kim and Jeff share their story as Angels Resource Parents, offering advice and encouragement to other parents looking to become foster parents. 

Toni Giffin, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, discusses the history of the venerable organization. She talks about the valuable employment and job training programs Goodwill offers, such as Ticket-to-Work, which supports career development for SSI and SSDI beneficiaries 18-64 years old. Giffin emphasizes the importance of having an inclusive organization that lifts up individuals through employment with developmental issues, transitioning service members, and more.