Velocity – Vista Chamber Podcast

Though Chris Swimley was born an artist, his entrepreneurial drive came a bit later through the culmination of creativity, curiosity, and hustle. You don't want to miss how this rocker turned his experience and hunger for success into a thriving promotional products company, Machine Print Shop while remaining a super amazing human!Show NotesMachine Print ShopBook: The Daily Stoic on AudibleSong: Easy Rider, Jimmy HendrixBusiness: Cosmic Bloom Coffee

Meet Vista's newest City Council Member representing District 2. A lifelong Vistan, Jeff Fox is a business owner and community supporter. Join Rachel for the Season 4 kickoff as she sits down with Jeff for a chat about entrepreneurship, what it's like to be a City Council Member and his priorities for the next four years.Show Notes: Star Fox MediaCity of Vista District 2City of Vista General Plan UpdateCity of Vista Communications TeamBook: The Book of Five Rings (https://www.amazon.com/Book-Five-Rings-Japanese-Shambhala/dp/1590302486) Creative Followership: In the Shadow of Greatness (https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Followership-Greatness-Jimmy-Collins/dp/1929619480)Song: Four Horsemen by MetallicaBusiness: The Film Hub (https://thefilmhubinc.com/)

Enjoy this holiday message from Rachel Beld. And check out her list of recommendations for delicious sips and holiday cheer: A Guide to Holiday Cheer in Vista See you in 2025!!

Lauren Fehlhaber is a dynamic, inspirational leader who created something unique with The Film Hub. The Film Hub is a coworking space that inspires creativity. Film Hub members have access to coworking spaces, sound stages, a podcast studio, and beautifully designed conference rooms created to the backdrop in photos, video, or your next Zoom call. Join Rachel and Lauren for a thoughtful conversation about leading the way with vulnerability, self-acceptance, and authenticity. So many great lessons in this episode! Show Notes: The Film Hub Book: Selling from the Heart by Larry Levine Song: Just Be Held by Casting Crowns Business: Gysio Bookkeeping Follow us at @velocityvistapod on IG and Facebook. Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org. Velocity is produced by ⁠⁠A Different Day Radio.⁠

Kurtis Indorf is the CEO of The Classical Academies, a local charter school network serving more than 5,000 students in North County . Kurtis joined The Classical Academies in August 2024 after the retirement of founder and long-time CEO Cameron Curry. Join Rachel for a conversation with Kurtis and learn more about The Classical Academies approach to education, partnering with parents and students for success. Show Notes The Classical Academies Great Hearts Texas Great Hearts America Book: The Abolition of Man: Lewis, C. S.: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't The Name of the Wind:Rothfuss, Patrick: Song: And So It Goes, Billy Joel Business: Cat Brock, Realtor

Frank Pierce is the General Manager of North County Ford. While he's new to Vista, he's already making a big impact! Join Rachel and she sits down with Frank to discuss lessons in leadership and grit. As the Presenting Sponsors of the Vista Christmas Parade, North County Ford has been creating community in Vista for 30 years!

Kristin Fracassi is the founder and owner of Root & Splendor, Vista's own premium all-natural laundry detergent company. When Kristin, a mom of four boys, went searching for a safe, natural detergent that would actually clean clothes, she found that it did not exist. She realized she would have to create it herself! Armed with a mission of clean clothes and clean ingredients, Root & Splendor was born. October is Women's Business Month and Manufacturing Month. Join Rachel as she sits down with Kristin for a chat about her journey from stay-at-home mom to natural laundry soap guru whose products are now in over 400 stores nationwide. Show Notes Root & Splendor Find Root & Splendor at retailers nationwide Book: The Alchemist Song: Three Little Birds Business: Sand & Straw Farm Follow us at @velocityvistapod on IG and Facebook. (www.vistachamber.org)Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org. Velocity is produced by ⁠A Different Day Radio.⁠

Gumaro Escarcega is well known in North County as the CEO of Main Street Oceanside but he and his wife Fabiola Plata are also owners of two Vista businesses - Embroidery Image and The Watershack. Gumaro sits down with Rachel to share his experience as an entrepreneur, the importance of taking risks, and the value of relationships. Show Notes: Main Street Oceanside Embroidery Image The Watershack Micro Enterprise Alchemy Print Co Elephant Goes Potty Three Little Birds Handel's Vista

Joe Green, business owner, father, and PTA leader, was elected to Vista City Council in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 on a platform to increase communication. As Joe wraps up his last term on Council, he sits down with Rachel to discuss his work over the past eight years, why public service matters, and what's next. Show Notes: #WAVE - We Are Vista Everyday Green Team Realty Vista Unified Council of PTA City of Vista PickleballHuman Resources | City of VistaCity of Vista District Map California Policy Consultants Rapid Fire Book: The Fault in Our Stars Song: It Don't Matter to the Sun Business: Invita Head Spa Follow us at @velocityvistapod on IG and Facebook. (www.vistachamber.org)Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org. Velocity is produced by ⁠A Different Day Radio. Special consideration for the Vista Viking Festival!

As Vice President of People and Culture at Watkins Wellness, Silvia Rocha-Espino is responsible for leading the HR teams globally. Her team develops strategy and solutions in areas such as talent acquisition, development, compensation, and employee wellness. They partner with leadership enterprise-wide to maximize the success of our organization, drive towards achieving  business initiatives, and most importantly, ensure that our employees thrive. Her mission is to create a positive and engaging work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth for our employees and for Watkins Wellness. Learn more about Silvia and the Watkins way today!. Rapid Fire: Book: The Art of War for Women Song: Fields of Gold, Sting Business: SA Beauty Follow us at @velocityvistapod on IG and Facebook. (www.vistachamber.org)Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org. Velocity is produced by A Different Day Radio.