SoCal Voices

17/07/2025

🧐The rise of artificial intelligence has a lot of us wondering about the future of our jobs.

Yes, changes are coming, but AI doesn’t have to be threat.

On the latest episode of SoCal Voices, host Angela Rushen Ross speaks with USC professor Anika Jackson about AI, and what this fast-evolving technology means for local businesses and jobs.

Check out the episode https://www.socalvoices.com/will-ai-take-your-job/ and hear how you can leverage AI for your business and life.

03/07/2025

We hear a lot about how to be a better employee, but what if the person who needs improvement is the boss?

The latest episode of SoCal Voices features Jeff Matlow, leadership coach to Fortune 500 CEOs. He drops solid tips on how to be a more effective leader like, “You can either be ‘always right’ or CEO. You can’t be both.” Boom!

Hear Matlow break down common leadership pitfalls and share how he’s helping seasoned CEOs and new executives become better leaders who improve workplace culture and boost the bottom line. Full episode available now on socalvoices.com.

19/06/2025

The latest episode of SoCal Voices Podcast features UCLA lecturer Lauren Frances Guerra, PhD, the insightful voice behind the Gold Hoops & God podcast. In a candid conversation with host Angela Ross, Dr. G talks about growing up in LA, the values behind her academic mission, and how her faith fuels everything she does.

She also speaks boldly on protests against recent ICE raids. In this clip she shares that most people aren’t aware of the challenges related to immigration.

You'll also hear how Dr. G stays grounded in purpose, faith, and hope — even when the world feels heavy.

🎧 Tap in for truth, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart on socalvoices.com

19/06/2025

Today, we celebrate freedom and are clear-eyed in our determination to keep moving forward in the spirit of joy, equity and justice. Happy Juneteenth! 👊🏾

15/06/2025

💕Happy Father's Day to all the Southern California dads.

07/06/2025

🥎Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera spoke with SoCal Voices Podcast at the May 31 community softball game honoring the history of Negro League Baseball—a powerful day of connection, culture, and vision. In this clip, the Mayor shares why events like the Negro League softball game are significant. In the episode, “Pitching Unity: Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera & the Negro League Community Softball Game,” the Mayor also talks about the City’s future and his favorite things about Moreno Valley and SoCal. Hear the full episode on socalvoices.com or your favorite podcast player.

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05/06/2025

📍New Episode on SoCal Voices:
This week, we hear from Kim Valentine, who went from being unhoused as a teen to leading Operation Helping Hands SoCal, a beacon of hope for the region’s homeless.

This conversation challenges assumptions about who becomes homeless and the financial cost of addressing this crisis. In this clip, Valentine shares the number one thing that we should be doing differently regarding homelessness.

Check out the full episode on socalvoices.com or your favorite podcast player to learn more about how you can help Operation Helping Hands SoCal’s mission and become a better advocate for Southern California’s unhoused population. 💛

03/06/2025

📣WOW! We appreciate the great input we received from everyone who responded to our recent survey about the next season of SoCal Voices Podcast. All survey responders were added to our drawing for a chance to win a $50 Amazon e-Gift Card and we have a winner! Congratulations to Juleen E. of Riverside! We hope you enjoy your gift card!🌸

01/06/2025

Wow! A fantastic day meeting so many wonderful people at the Community Softball Game commemorating the legacy of Negro League Baseball at Woodland Park in Moreno Valley!

Congratulations to organizer James Harris and team for a great event! Big thanks to Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera, the Moreno Valley City Council, and all the sponsors for their support.

Congratulations to Kendyll T. of Moreno Valley, winner of SoCal Voices’ Negro League Baseball Bomber Jacket giveaway! Woo hoo!

28/05/2025

It’s almost time! Are you ready? Someone is going to win this Negro League Baseball Bomber Jacket on Saturday at the Community Softball Game honoring the legacy of Negro League Baseball. Could it be you? 😊

The fun begins at 1pm this Saturday, May 31 at Woodland Park in Moreno Valley. Stop by the SoCal Voices table and enter our giveaway for a chance to win the jacket! (No purchase necessary to enter, must be present to win). More info at link in bio.

🥎See you Saturday!🧢

More info at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negro-league-community-softball-game-tickets-1054749366749

26/05/2025