Making Hope Happen
The Uplift San Bernardino Radio Show has a new name: Making Hope Happen! We're not just telling stories—we’re igniting a movement. Every week, we bring you inspiring tales of resilience, perseverance, and transformation alongside deep dives into the issues that shape our lives. Hope isn’t just a feeling; it’s a powerful force for change. Join us as we Make Hope Happen, sparking success and joy in our community.
All of our Uplift San Bernardino Radio Show episodes are in this feed. The new look and focus was launched on September 4, 2024.
Got a story you want to tell? Send me an email at show@makinghope.org
Episodes
136 episodes
Fueling Dreams: How the BBOP Center is Revolutionizing Opportunities for Women of Color
The Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center is shaking up the small business world and transforming lives. Erin is joined by three powerhouse women driving this revolution: Cheryl Chesnut, Vice President of Operations; Jennifer Y...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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59:51
Building a Strong Foundation: The Critical Role of Early Childhood Development
Research on early childhood development is unequivocal: the first five years of life are pivotal to a child’s neurological, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. Today, Erin is joined by two experts in child development from the San Bernardin...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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59:10
The Incomparable Lacey Kendall Talks About Broadcasting, Journalism and Education
Lacey Kendall, a highly experienced professional in the field of broadcast media and communication, has an extensive background in various roles such as Recording Engineer, Broadcast Media Consultant/Host, Broadcast-Media Consultant, Professor,...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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59:10
Unlocking Everyday Peace: Dr. Dravon James on Empowering Women to Achieve Their Next Level of Greatness
Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of greatness. Dr. Dravon is a Tran...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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58:44
A Family’s Fight: Triumph, Survival, and the Power of Support in the Face of Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we have an extraordinary story of survival that spans not just one person, but an entire family. Diagnosed at 35, Tasha’s journey is unique—she and her sister battled breast cancer simultaneously. T...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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59:30
Behind the Success: Adam Russell Reveals the Untold Story of His Journey to Becoming a Self-Made Business Leader
We are thrilled to welcome Adam Russell, a successful business owner, finance professor, and bank owner, to the show. For 15 years, Adam has been a trusted voice on this and other radio programs, but this time he’s pulling back the curtain to s...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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59:20
Breaking the Cycle: Healing from Eating Disorders and Embracing Inner Strength with Margot Rittenhouse, LPCC
In this powerful episode of Making Hope Happen, Erin Brinker is joined by Margot Rittenhouse, LPCC, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a deep passion for helping individuals heal from eating disorders and body image s...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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58:16
Unlocking the Power of Nonprofits: A Conversation with Jenny Mitchell on Leadership, Impact, and Economic Influence
Erin is joined by Jenny Mitchell, founder and CEO of Chavender, a dynamic consulting firm dedicated to empowering nonprofits and their leaders. As an executive coach, podcaster, and published author, Jenny is on a mission to inspire more meanin...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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59:02
Navigating Youth Mental Health: Insights from Dr. Ashley Zucker, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Joining Erin today is Dr. Ashley Zucker, a renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County. Together, they’ll dive deep into one of the most important conversations of our time—mental health. From unde...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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58:45
Theresa Bruno: From Tragedy to Triumph—The Designer Behind Jordan Alexander Jewelry Opens Up About Loss, Resilience, and Reinvention
As founder and designer for Jordan Alexander Jewelry, Theresa Bruno designed pieces for Oprah, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Hudson, Pink, and Michelle Obama, who named her a favorite designer. She is now host of
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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59:20
Navigating the Special Education Maze: Expert Insights with Legal Advocates and Educators
Imagine having a child with special needs—whether formally diagnosed or not—and finding yourself up against one of the most daunting and complex parts of the public school system: Special Education. That’s exactly what we’re diving into today i...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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59:44
Engaging Dialogue on America’s Founding with Esteemed Historians
Join us for a deep dive into America’s founding with two distinguished experts:Jeff Lowe: A master teacher with accolades from the James Madison Memorial Foundation where he is a Senior Fellow, the American Revolution Institute, a...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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58:39
Defying the Odds: Chris Hogan’s Journey Through Dual Cancer Diagnoses with Dr. Jibara
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris Hogan, a remarkable individual who faced the unimaginable—two cancer diagnoses at once, including stage 3 kidney cancer. Joined by his dedicated urology oncologist, Dr. Jibara from Kaiser Permane...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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45:23
Adam Russell with an Economics Update
Financial contributor, Adam Russell, talks money and the economy in the IE and around the country. Utilizing a 32 year career of retail, business, commercial and corporate banking and combining that with business ownership, I can a...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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43:40
Two young entrepreneurs and advocates, Ulysses Valor and Heather Zappia
Ulysses Valor has overcome so much in his young life, and he has launched a link of journals and tools to help men struggling with mental wellness, followed by Heather Zappia from the Making Hope Happen Foundation. Her work with youth is settin...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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57:24
Kaiser Permanente Doctors talk about summer health followed by a classic interview with Gigi Hanna from Habitat for Humanity
Kaiser Permanente Doctors share how to stay healthy in the summer heat. Dennis Khalili-Borna, MD, FACSM, FAAFPPhysician-in-Charge, Fontana Family MedicineRegional Physician Lead of Sports Medicine, SCPMGAssociate Program ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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58:00
Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San Bernardino
Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San Bernardino
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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58:00
Nonprofit Executive Coach Jenny Mitchell and a classic interview with author and historian Robert Dallek
Nonprofit Executive Coach Jenny Mitchell and a classic interview with author and historian Robert Dallek
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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58:00
Raven Casas from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and rising nonprofit leader, Brittany Brown
Raven Casas from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and rising nonprofit leader, Brittany Brown
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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58:00
Dr. Greg Hammer and Adam Russell
Greg Hammer, MD, Stanford School of Medicine professor, physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert followed by Adam Russell with a business and economics update
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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58:29
April Lewis from CDC Small Business Finance and Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM
April Lewis talks about CDCs Small Business Finance mini-grant for entrepreneurs, and Dr. Carol Osborne talks about aggressive dogs and what to do about them.
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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54:57
Assistant Fire Chief for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Ralph Tovar and Legendary Architect and Activist, Gregory Villanueva
Assistant Fire Chief for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Ralph Tovar talks about fire safety and preparedness and Legendary Architect and Activist, Gregory Villanueva talks history in Southern California.
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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58:00
Lt. Jennifer Kohrell from the San Bernardino PD and an business and economics update with Adam Russell
Lt. Jennifer Kohrell from the San Bernardino PD and an business and economics update with Adam Russell
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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56:37
Jill Henderson from the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley followed by two classic interviews with authors Fabian Nicieza and Roben Farzad
Jill Henderson from the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley followed by two classic interviews with authors Fabian Nicieza (co-creator of Dead Pool) and Roben Farzad (from NPR's Full Disclosure)
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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58:48
Lydie Gutfeld from the City of San Bernardino Parks and Joe Mouawad, General Manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District
Lydie Gutfeld from the City of San Bernardino Parks joins us to talk about the upcoming Festival and Joe Mouawad, General Manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District, chats about water issues and technologies as well as Tap Water Day. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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57:59