The Hangout with David Sciarretta

Send us a textJustus Benjamin describes himself as a "recovering attorney", now turned certified somalia. His love of wine has evolved into three exciting concepts in downtown San Diego: Boutique Vino, Le Charcuterie Bar, and the recently opened Sabre Champagne Bar. In this wide-ranging interview, Justus describes his journey from attempting to attend medical school, transitioning to law school, and working as a lawyer for 10 years, before pursuing his passion for wine.Visit the Sabre Champagne Bar website here.Connect with Dr. Sciarretta on Twitter.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textEstephanie recently wrote an article in the San Diego Union-Tribune that gave a snapshot of her life having been born in the Los Angeles area, moving to Tijuana as an infant, and navigating her education journey from elementary in Tijuana, then middle and high school in the United States, culminating in graduating from San Diego State University with a double major in English and Spanish. Hear her inspiring story and gain insight into the experiences thousands of students face every day, living on the US-Mexico border. Read Estephanie’s article here. Connect with Dr. Sciarretta on Twitter.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textBrian is the managing director and manager of Baird’s National Charter School Finance Group and has more than 30 years of experience in public finance. Prior to joining Baird, he managed the national Charter School Group at a leading investment banking firm. He has structured and completed over 140 charter school financings, providing over $4 billion in funding for charter school capital projects nationwide. Brian touches on charter school law, parental choice, and the options charter schools have in acquiring facilities to run their programs. Read more about Brian here.Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, E&E Financial Services. Founded by industry veteran Eric Sams, E&E prioritizes educating and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions they can truly understand and feel confident in. E&E believes in guiding you through your financial goals while providing unbiased, independent advice. Visit them online at eandefinancial.com/ or call (619) 487-9638 for more information.This announcement is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell Scholarship Fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textMaria Ortega is currently the President of the Albert Einstein Academies (AEA) Board of Trustees and has served in various capacities as a volunteer at AEA for over 20 years. She also serves on the Board of another San Diego charter organization, is a Chief Compliance Officer for a scientific research organization, and is a full-time mom. Maria discusses her origin story, role models, and much more in this wide-ranging interview.Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell Scholarship Fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textGrace Ridgeway is currently the Director of Special Education at Albert Einstein Academies in San Diego, CA, and has worked in many capacities within the education sector. In this episode, Grace demystifies the alphabet soup of acronyms that permeates throughout the special education field and does a compelling job of making special education human, real, important, relevant, and urgent.LinkedIn: Dr. Grace Ridgeway Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell Scholarship Fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textEryn Holt, aka Frau Holt (a title that will become clear during the episode), sat down with Dr. Sciarretta for a conversation that covers her accidental and rewarding journey into education, and what elements have changed or remained the same throughout her 20+ year career. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, E&E Financial Services. Founded by industry veteran Eric Sams, E&E prioritizes educating and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions they can truly understand and feel confident in. E&E believes in guiding you through your financial goals while providing unbiased, independent advice.Visit them online at eandefinancial.com/ or call (619) 487-9638 for more information.This announcement is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell Scholarship Fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textEric Sams founded E&E Financial Services in his early twenties with a single goal: to create a firm that focuses solely on its clients and serves their financial and investment needs. Eric is a fiduciary rather than a broker, and he details the difference between those two designations. The episode covers cryptocurrency, hedge funds, golf, the importance of setting up a family budget, and enjoying life while still planning for the future.Visit E&E online at eandefinancial.com/ or call (619) 487-9638 for more information.The information shared during this episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell Scholarship Fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textIn case you missed this inspiring episode we are re-releasing it as a summer special! Tasreen Khamisa is the Executive Director of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), and Tony Hicks is a Board Member at TKF. The mission of TKF is to create safer schools and communities through educating and inspiring children in the restorative principles of accountability, compassion, forgiveness, and peacemaking. TKF was founded in 1995 after Tariq Khamisa, a 20-year-old college student, was killed by Tony, who was a 14-year-old gang member at the time. In this emotional and inspiring conversation, Tariq and Tony discuss the origins of TKF and the life-changing work they are doing now.Learn more and donate to TKF on their website: https://tkf.org/Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell Scholarship Fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textProfessor Justin Brooks founded the California Innocence Project in 1999. Under his direction, the project has exonerated a dozen innocent people, trained hundreds of law students, and helped change multiple laws in California related to wrongful convictions. He has also worked extensively in Latin America. He is the Founder and Director of Cal Western’s Latin American Institute of Law and Justice, which is dedicated to training lawyers in Latin America and improving justice systems. Professor Brooks has published extensively on criminal justice issues and is the author of the only legal case book dedicated to the topic of wrongful convictions. Academy Award-nominated actor Greg Kinnear portrays Professor Brooks in the movie Brian Banks. Professor Brooks is also the author of a recently released book, "You Might Go to Prison," and discusses the genesis of the book in this episode.Connect with Justin Brooks on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedInLearn more about the California Innocence Project here.Purchase Justin Brooks’ book You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You’re Innocent here. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, E&E Financial Services. Founded by industry veteran Eric Sams, E&E prioritizes educating and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions they can truly understand and feel confident in. E&E believes in guiding you through your financial goals while providing unbiased, independent advice.Visit them online at eandefinancial.com/ or call (619) 487-9638 for more information.This announcement is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell Scholarship Fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textElla Fox has achieved five world records and multiple world championships in indoor rowing after just two years in the sport. She is also a small business owner and mother of three young children. This episode covers the world of indoor rowing, what it means to be a small business owner and parent, and how to react to setbacks that force you to reset goals that are more rewarding.Connect with Ella on InstagramRead a local news story on Ella’s rowing here.Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, E&E Financial Services. Founded by industry veteran Eric Sams, E&E prioritizes educating and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions they can truly understand and feel confident in. E&E believes in guiding you through your financial goals while providing unbiased, independent advice.Visit them online at eandefinancial.com/ or call (619) 487-9638 for more information.This announcement is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice.All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell Scholarship Fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.