Making Hope Happen

Originally from The Heights in New York City, Robert Carrillo made the South Bronx his home after college and, since 2020, has called San Bernardino home. Robert is building the Launch Pad Collective…

Erin is joined by entrepreneur and community leader Cicero Salmon III. Cicero is a financial and mental health-focused speaker and entrepreneur. His three key principles, INSPIRE, REINFORCE, and MOTI…

From the shadow of gang life to the bright lights of entrepreneurial success, Ifeanyi White’s journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of transformation. In this inspiring e…

Join Erin Brinker as she sits down with Dr. Marisol Flores, MD, a dedicated OB/GYN from Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County. Together, they explore the fascinating journey of a woman’s health …

Dive into the cutting-edge world of water sustainability with Joe Mouawad from the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD). Discover how EMWD has earned national recognition for its Recycled Water Ou…

Diabetes affects nearly 40 million Americans, yet millions remain unaware of their diagnosis. It’s a condition that knows no boundaries, touching lives across all ages, sizes, and socioeconomic backg…

The Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center is shaking up the small business world and transforming lives. Erin is joined by three powerhouse women driving this revolution: Cheryl Ches…

Research on early childhood development is unequivocal: the first five years of life are pivotal to a child’s neurological, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. Today, Erin is joined by two expert…

Lacey Kendall, a highly experienced professional in the field of broadcast media and communication, has an extensive background in various roles such as Recording Engineer, Broadcast Media Consultant…

Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we have an extraordinary story of survival that spans not just one person, but an entire family. Diagnosed at 35, Tasha’s journey is unique—she and her s…

We are thrilled to welcome Adam Russell, a successful business owner, finance professor, and bank owner, to the show. For 15 years, Adam has been a trusted voice on this and other radio programs, but…

In this powerful episode of Making Hope Happen, Erin Brinker is joined by Margot Rittenhouse, LPCC, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a deep passion for helping individuals heal from ea…

Erin is joined by Jenny Mitchell, founder and CEO of Chavender, a dynamic consulting firm dedicated to empowering nonprofits and their leaders. As an executive coach, podcaster, and published author,…

Joining Erin today is Dr. Ashley Zucker, a renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County. Together, they’ll dive deep into one of the most important conve…

As founder and designer for Jordan Alexander Jewelry, Theresa Bruno designed pieces for Oprah, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Hudson, Pink, and Michelle Obama, who named her a favorite designer. She is now …

Imagine having a child with special needs—whether formally diagnosed or not—and finding yourself up against one of the most daunting and complex parts of the public school system: Special Education. …

Join us for a deep dive into America’s founding with two distinguished experts:

Jeff Lowe: A master teacher with accolades from the James Madison Memorial Foundation where he is a Senior Fellow, the A…

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris Hogan, a remarkable individual who faced the unimaginable—two cancer diagnoses at once, including stage 3 kidney cancer. Joined by his dedicated urolo…

Financial contributor, Adam Russell, talks money and the economy in the IE and around the country. 

Utilizing a 32 year career of retail, business, commercial and corporate banking and combining that …