Karlene Chavis – Chief Meteorologist CBS 8
I’m the Chief Meteorologist for CBS 8 in San Diego. I have worked as a Broadcast Meteorologist for over 13 years. Prior to working in San Diego, I worked in Miami, Florida, and Palm Springs,…
Joe Sigurdson – Boys to Men Mentoring Network
I’m the the cofounder of Boys to Men Mentoring Network with my friend Craig McClain. My life has been a perfect storm to prepare me to create Boys to Men Mentoring. I was a…
Abby Boretto – Philanthropist / Activist / Documentary Film Producer
(Photo by Brooke Preece) San Diego’s Abby Boretto has added a new skill to her already full resume. Well known as a philanthropist, influential community activist, civic volunteer, Mrs. California All-Star United States 2021,…
Jordan Jacobo – Entertainment
Jordan Jacobo is a humorist, writer and host who’s KPBS series “Jordan Loves” highlights the seldom-explored corners and unknown history of his native San Diego, as well as featuring groups, causes, and people who…
Liz Edwards – San Diego Spirits Festival
Liz Edwards is the visionary behind the San Diego Spirits Festival, which she founded in 2009, its now in its 16th year, The festival is one of Southern California’s premier celebration of craft cocktails, premium…
Amy Scruggs – Recording Artist/Public Speaker/Author/Podcast Host
With 20 years’ experience as a Media Executive, TV host, Recording Artist, Public Speaker, Corporate Spokesperson, and Sales Professional, I love to help others present and communicate a concise and professional message, for TV,…
Dawn Hough Sebaugh – Artist / Photographer / Philanthropist
I have had such an amazing life. I was born and raised in Mooresville, North Carolina. I have degrees in Marketing and Color and Design. Moved to New York, then Denver (got married), moved to…
Sheila Alston – Wellness Advocate / Author / Magazine Publisher
Hi! I’m a wife and mother of three young adults and a serial entrepreneur. I have always loved creating and designing things and over the years have been a family and wedding photographer, interior…
Ruth-Ann Thorn – Art Dealer / Documentary Filmmaker / Native American Entrepreneur.
I am an art dealer, documentary filmmaker, and Native American entrepreneur. I have lived in San Diego, my whole life, residing from the Rincon band of Luiseño Indians, located in Valley Center. About…

