Today, we are joined by residents ⁠Paul Moses, Mariam Butler,⁠ and Matt Kilroy. On this day, we will discuss the Redondo Beach GPAC, the 10 meetings that turned into a 7-year journey. What is the GPAC? What is the general plan? Why should you care? What does this have to do with Beach Cities Health District? As a resident and a voter, what should you know? Mariam gives an update on art in North Redondo, the possible loss of CDC from RBUSD and Keep the Esplanade Beautiful. If you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an official in the South Bay, email it to us at ..read more

As the Founder and CEO of the Special Needs Network, Areva Martin was recently joined by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and St. John’s Community Health for a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting of the Jacqueline Avant Children & Family Center. What was the inspiration and the journey like to make it all happen? Hundreds of Black and Mexican families were forcibly and illegally evicted by the City of Palm Springs, CA from their privately owned houses in the Section 14 neighborhood in the 1950s and 1960s. They were literally burned out of the area. Areva is working to remedy this for ..read more

There are two reasons we don’t trust people: We don’t know them. We know them. Just ask Jeffrey Meshel. At the age of four, he was kidnapped. The next year, his parents divorced and he was raised by his alcoholic mom. As an adult, his marriage fell apart and his kids were turned against him by his ex-wife. Later, he was badly burned by a business partner that he labels a psychopath. He certainly has reasons not to trust others, especially when those closest to him violated his trust. But there is hope. Meshel took to heart the role trust plays in every aspect of our lives and penned a new book ..read more

Today, we are joined by resident Paul Moses. We get into several Redondo Beach topics, including: ~The Closing of the Power Plant ~GPAC's ongoing cost and meetings ~Redondo Beach's finances and money troubles ~LA County Commission of Alcohol and other Drugs updates for District 2 If you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an official in the South Bay, email it to us at info@sandandshores.com. If you cannot catch us live on Facebook, LinkedIn Live or YouTube, subscribe to Leaders & Learners. Catch it later. Share it with a friend or neighbor that needs the i ..read more

You might see her on KTLA 5 as a meteorologist. You may see her on the mic at an event, hosting and entertaining the crowd. You might see her in her workout gear as an example of a healthy lifestyle. You might see her at a meeting or in the process of trying to raise funds for a nonprofit. Vera Jimenez is a TV personality and philanthropist at heart. She is active in her community and a true entrepreneur. I have the honor of calling her a friend. Join us as we talk about some of the newest ventures that Vera has been involved in. She is getting out of her comfort zone and battling the fear of ..read more

Officer Lofstrom from Redondo Beach Police Department joins the show to talk about the recent guns found on campus at Redondo Union High School. What information can the police department share with the public? What is their relationship with the school district and how does it benefit the community? Kyle breaks it down for us. We also chatted about the drug epidemic in the community. Mariam Butler, resident and community volunteer, gives an update on things to be aware of at City Council. If you want to advocate for the students at RUHS, tap in for the info. And it was no surprise that Counci ..read more

After nine years as a probation officer, working in a toxic, racist, hostile environment, Lyreshia Bonds filed a lawsuit in federal court. In retaliation, the NJ Judiciary illegally incarcerated her mentally ill nephew and she was illegally fired from her job. Now, Ms. Bonds is a speaker and a social justice advocate, fighting for justice for her nephew. Find out more at www.Lyreshiaspeaks.com Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: ⁠https://lnkd.in/gefkcV2h⁠ Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Communications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ..read more

What does it take to be a film critic? How do you get plugged in, choose your genre, and become known in the industry? Let's get into with the amazing Jana N. Nagase. Find out more about Jana at https://janaoncamera.com. She is on all social media platforms. Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podcast: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3mEXDXv Leaders & Learners meet at the intersection of ⁠⁠⁠⁠#Communications⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠#Leadership⁠⁠⁠⁠. How do we take the elements of both and apply them in real life to tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives? We bring you ..read more

Join us live every Wednesday at noon to catch up on all-things South Bay. ~Hot Topics ~Redondo Rewind ~LA County Commission updates for District 2 ~South Bay Events ~Any other news impacting The South Bay If you have something to share or have a question that you need answered by an official in the South Bay, email it to us at info@sandandshores.com. If you cannot catch us live on Facebook, LinkedIn Live or YouTube, subscribe to Leaders & Learners. Catch it later. Share it with a friend or neighbor that needs the info. FOLLOW: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SMorvgHY7xnpXokrFR9uB?si=852a4a7 ..read more

AMBESA means lion in the Eritrean and Ethiopian native tongues. The LION's Vision is to move the culture forward through the creative arts for brands and creators in the pursuit of the next generation of growth. Join us as we chat with Abby Alem, the founder of the innovative full-service creative agency specializing in business development, strategy, advertising, marketing activation, & talent management. He has worked with some of the top brands and artists to bring their vision to life through incredible experiences. Get the story behind the story. Follow the LEADERS & LEARNERS Podc ..read more