Making Hope Happen
We're not just telling stories—we’re igniting a movement. Every week, we bring you inspiring tales of resilience, perseverance, and transformation alongside deep dives into the issues that shape our lives. Hope isn’t just a feeling; it’s a powerful force for change. Join us as we make hope happen, sparking success and joy in our community.
Shows are aired in the San Bernardino area on X95.7 and KQLH 92.5 on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 7:00 AM, respectively.
All of our Uplift San Bernardino Radio Show episodes are in this feed. The new look and focus were launched on September 4, 2024.
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 162
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Authors Alice Boyes, Suzanne Bouffard, Kathryn Miles, and Dan Jones
Erin sits down with author, Alice Boyes about her book Stress-Free Productivity followed by classic interviews with award-winning author and historian Dan Jones, author and journalist Kathryn Miles, …
Brian Kennedy Jr. on His Entrepreneurial Journey
Regular guest, Brian Kennedy Jr. talks about his entrepreneurial journey and why he loves what he does not. This is part of a series on Black Entrepreneurs. They are building the dream on their own t…
Carl Dameron, owner of Dameron Communications
Erin sits down with Carl Dameron, owner of Dameron Communications to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Dameron Communications is San Bernardino's oldest PR firm, which also happens to be Black-ow…
Adam Russell Talks About the Inland Empire Economy and Business Environment
Regular guest, Adam Russell, joins Erin to discuss the state of the economy in the Inland Empire.
John Mallett, author of Buy Your First Home Today, and Melanie Moore, Owner of the Body Quarry
Our series on the journey of Black entrepreneurs continues with a discussion with Melanie Moore. She is a frequent guest talking about health and fitness. This discussion is about her life as an entr…
News of the day and interviews with authors Dani Shapiro and Stanislas Dehaene
Erin talks about current events and then plays two interviews from her On the Brink Morning Show days. The first is with Dani Shapiro about her gripping memoir: Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Pa…
Jennifer Carter, Owner of Oak Tree Learning Center, talks about her entrepreneurial journey
Jennifer Carter joins Erin to talk about her entrepreneurial journey. This interview kicks off a series for Black History month with a focus on people who have built companies.
Jennifer is the owner …
Brian Kennedy, Jr. from AmPac Business Capital
Small business and entrepreneurship advice and tips from an expert in the field.
Business and Economy Update with Adam Russell from Services & Solutions for Business, LLC
We are talking money in the IE and having fun while we're doing it.
Michelle Skiljan from the Inland Empire Women's Business Center and Dr. Treasure Ortiz, candidate for Mayor of San Bernardino
Michelle Skiljan joins us to talk about the great programs at the Inland Empire Women's Business Center, and Dr. Treasure Ortiz talks about her candidacy for mayor.
Karini Pereira from Presence Consulting and Coaching
Erin and Karini talk about the fundamental needs of humanity - safety, dignity and belonging.
Housing, Community Engagement, and Economy with former City Councilman Tobin Brinker and Adam Russell
Neighborhood Associations, City beautification, small business programs, and some recent history of City programming with Tobin Brinker. Economy and business with Adam Russell from Services and Solut…
James Dettman from VARP, Inc.
Erin chats with James Dettman from VARP, Inc. to talk about homelessness, addiction and recovery. Originally aired on October 12, 2021
Manufacturing Day with Dennis Sonney and Cinnamon Alvarez
It is Manufacturing Day! Dennis Sonney, CEO of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and Cinnamon Alvarez, President at A19 Artisan Lighting, Entrepreneur, Coach, Speaker & Author join Erin …
Adam Russell from Services and Solutions 4 Business
Adam Russell joins Erin to talk about all things money and business in the Inland Empire. He is the PPP guru with 30 years experience in business banking.
Christine Hronec from Gauge Girl Training and local author, David Howard
Christine Hronic from Guage Girl Training and local novel and comic book author, David Howard join Erin Brinker. Christine is all about fitness, wellness and living your best life and David, a Westpo…
Karen Suarez, Director of Uplift San Bernardino at the Making Hope Happen Foundation
Karen Suarez joins the program to talk about the latest and greatest in collective impact initiative that is Uplift San Bernardino. Small business resources, housing pipeline, workforce development …
Maria Molina Solano from the LWBA-IE and Hilda Kennedy from AmPac Business Capital
Today's show is all about small businesses from getting the tools and support you need to be successful to finding financing. Erin is joined by Maria Molina Solano from the Latina Women's Business As…
Patrick Adler from UCR's School of Business about San Bernardino's Economic Forecast
Erin talks about the news of the day and is then joined by Patrick Adler, Manager of Sustainable Growth and Development at the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Deve…
Ann Marie Sakrekoff from Growing Inland Achievement
Ann Marie Sakrekoff from Growing Inland Achievement, a region-wide collective impact initiative focused on improving educational outcomes, talks with Erin about the status of education in the Inland …