Globetrotting with Carol G. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz

Shining a Light on the Life and Career of Dodie R. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz

Suz schmoozes with fellow White Sands resident Dodie Roskies, recollecting the fascinating story of her Jewish upbringing in Montreal and a lifetime of adventures with her husband, Ralph, of over five decades. Her career spans everything from physical therapy to hospital administration, and she pursued it all while raising three amazing daughters. Ever wonder how a woman given the name “Dolores” became a “Dodie”?

Pursuing Passions with David M. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz

Suz sits down with David Miles, White Sands resident, as they explore his extraordinary journey from getting his Ph.D. in molecular biology to his job as a chef at Father Joe’s to becoming a docent at the San Diego Museum of Art! Ever wonder what it’s like to take a leap of faith that changes the course of your life forever?

Globetrotting with Carol G. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz

Suz chats with Carol Grodzins, White Sands resident, in this special Women’s History Month edition of our series. Carol recalls her journey from the South Side of Chicago to nursing school to Harvard and all the way to Southeast Asia — while meeting the likes of Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Yo-Yo Ma! Ever wonder what it means to be a social entrepreneur?

An Adventure Through Audio with Bill K. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz

Suz chats with Bill Koepnick, White Sands resident and Spotlight with Suz Sound Engineer. In this special edition of our series, Bill chats about his journey from rock ’n’ roll drummer to becoming an Emmy Award-winning sound engineer! Ever wonder what it's like to be a Foley artist and create special effects for animated series?

Cultivating Community with Carolyn S. of White Sands | Spotlight with Suz

Suz sits down with Carolyn Shadle, White Sands resident, to reflect on her journey from religious scholar to becoming a social justice activist! Ever wonder what it’s like to compose and publish a memoir documenting your life journey?