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.
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Episodes
127 episodes since 2021
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
September 18, 2024
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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...
September 11, 2024
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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...
September 04, 2024
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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...
August 28, 2024
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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...
August 22, 2024
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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...
August 14, 2024
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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 ...
July 24, 2024
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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
June 27, 2024
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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
June 19, 2024
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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
June 17, 2024
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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
June 05, 2024
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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.
May 29, 2024
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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.
May 22, 2024
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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
May 08, 2024
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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)
May 01, 2024
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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. ...
April 24, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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57:59
Creator of the Berdoo Film, Nishita Matangi and Karina Villasenor from the 100 Mile Club
Creator of the Berdoo Film, Nishita Matangi and Karina Villasenor from the 100 Mile Club
April 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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56:29
Best of Episode: Heri Garcia, CEO of Thinkwise Credit Union and Laura Harris, CEO of Americans for Indian Opportunity
Best of Episode: Heri Garcia, CEO of Thinkwise Credit Union and Laura Harris, CEO of Americans for Indian Opportunity
April 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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55:47
Growing Inland Achievement's CEO Ashish Vaidya talks about education and Adam Russell joins us for an update on the economy
Growing Inland Achievement's CEO Ashish Vaidya talks about education and Adam Russell joins us for an update on the economy
April 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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58:00
Eric Asiedu and Hyepin Im talk about buying your first home followed by a classic interview with the late New York Times bestselling author, Sue Grafton
Eric Asiedu and Hyepin Im talk about buying your first home followed by a classic interview with the late New York Times bestselling author, Sue Grafton
April 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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58:00
Author and Executive Coach, Judy Wilkins-Smith, and an economics and finance update with Adam Russell
Judy Wilkins-Smith, author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns, discusses her groundbreaking research and approach, followed by our finance and ...
March 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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58:00
Historian and Rialto native, Jeff Lowe, followed by CBU Public Health Professor, Melissa Wiggington
Historian and Rialto native Jeff Lowe and educator Tobin Brinker join Erin to discuss the importance of civil discourse, followed by a discussion with CBU Public Health Professor Melissa Wiggington about the importance of heart health.
February 27, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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56:00
Pi Kappa Alpha from CSUSB and a classic interview with Melanie Moore, the owner of The Body Quarry
Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) fraternity at CSUSB is hosting a fundraiser benefiting the Making Hope Happen Foundation and two of their members joined Erin to talk about it followed by a classic interview with entrepreneur Melanie Moore, owner of The B...
February 27, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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56:11
Buying a business and economics update with Adam Russell.
Adam Russell talks about buying a business and updates us on the economy.
February 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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58:05
Clint Davis, founder and executive director of CAPSLL on his entrepreneurial journey and a classic interview with author Dean Koontz
Clint Davis, Founder and CEO of CAPSLL, on his entrepreneurial journey followed by a classic interview with author Dean Koontz
January 26, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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59:42