Episodes

Storyteller, filmmaker, writer and composer James Grisom hails from Lynwood. A recent graduate of USC’s film school, he’s already making his mark, writing and directing short films and documentaries that tell poignant, person...

In this episode of SoCal Voices, a past guest on the podcast, Steve Jacobs, turns the tables to interview SoCal Voices founder and host, Angela Ross. Angela fields questions about her career, the state of media and what she e...

For a brief moment, it appeared that the pandemic’s severe impact on the restaurant industry would ease. As southern Californians began getting vaccinated against the deadly virus, infections, hospitalizations and deaths decl...

What does the future of inland SoCal’s economy look like? Is it all about warehousing or are other opportunities on the horizon? In this episode of SoCal Voices, Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce president Edward Orn...

In this edition of SoCal Voices, host Angela Ross has a fun conversation with radio veteran, founder and CEO of “This is Funner,” Chris Donovan and his lovely wife, the ever-popular morning show co-host at 99.1 KGGI and weeke...

Most people don’t know what it’s like to be President of the Community College campus where they once walked the halls as a student, but Dr. Mark Sanchez knows exactly how that feels. He is President of Southwestern Community...

As the pandemic appears to wind down and people begin living their ‘post-pandemic’ lives, record numbers of employees are quitting their jobs. Last week’s episode, “Back to the Office?” looked at the implications of these res...

The US labor department recently reported that 4 million people quit their jobs in one month. It’s the highest number of resignations in two decades, and it’s happening as companies are requiring employees to return to the of...

Maxie Blasini is a health coach who knows that real quality health care has to be about more than treating illness and being accessible only when someone is sick. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Maxie discusses the experienc...

The Listening Post Collective offers resources, tools, peer-to-peer support and a shared learning space for journalists, newsroom leaders and community groups looking to revitalize their local news and information ecosystems....

When she first started writing, no one suspected that Celeste Barclay was penning what she calls “R-rated historical romance novels.” She didn’t tell anyone what she was doing. But the teacher turned author knows what she’s d...

In a special election on November 2, voters in the city of Moreno Valley’s second district will choose their next representative on the city council. Keri Then — a past Commissioner on the Riverside County Commission on Women...

The rising majority in southern California and across the nation is more racially diverse than ever. This group’s impact on society is becoming more evident every day. That’s a long overdue change for some but for others, the...

Rachel Shemirani is a leader with heart. As Senior Vice President for Barons Market in San Diego, Rachel has worked hard to help create a community-oriented company that leaves a positive impact on workers and patrons. In thi...

With the guilty verdict in the Derrick Chauvin trial now behind us, what’s next in the push for equity and justice? Corey Jackson, founder and director of the Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART), and Janice Rooths of Anti...

As Executive Director of Inlandia Institute, Cati Porter oversees a special gem in southern California’s Inland Empire. An advocate and supporter of literary arts, Inlandia publishes books and programs that deepen people’s aw...

In this episode of SoCal Voices, Angela Ross chats with singer and DJ Myra Washington. Originally from Port Arthur, TX, Myra followed her dreams to come to Los Angeles and pursue a music career. It wasn’t always easy but her ...

In the final installment of her series on local, self-published, African American authors, Angela Ross speaks with James Otis Harris, author of Corey’s Courtroom. The book is a series of fun stories helping kids resolve confl...

In the third installment of SoCal Voices’ local African American author series, we meet James Coats, a poet with a deep, abiding love and message to share. Learn more about his work and perspective and what’s coming next for ...

The second installment in Angela’s series on local African American self-published authors features Monica Woodruff. She brings her lived experience, including her roles in law enforcement and counseling to her writing and sh...

Angela kicks off her series on local African American self-published authors with a fun interview with Dwayne Shigg, author of the book EncourageMINTS for Tough Times. Sometimes you need a breath mint; sometimes you need an e...

Live music performances? There is almost no such thing during the pandemic. If music lovers have missed attending concerts, musicians have missed performing even more. On this edition of SoCal Voices, electric violinist and v...

As the pandemic continues to claim lives in southern California, many families find themselves scrambling to pay for funeral and burial services. This sudden, unexpected need can leave grieving families more vulnerable to agg...

Throughout her career, award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer Sheree Brown has collaborated with multiple artists including Patrice Rushen, Zhane and Syreeta Wright. Her latest work, a music and literary proj...