Spotlight with Suz

Suz chats with Bill McGrath, White Sands resident, as they recall his journey from journalism to becoming an attorney and ultimately a judge, while remaining a loving husband to Grace, a dad and a loyal Padres fan. Ever wonder what it’s like to fall in love in Vienna with your college sweetheart and literally age GRACEfully together?

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”?

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?

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?

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?

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? 

Suz talks with Dr. Clifford Colwell, White Sands resident, about his journey from Flint, Michigan, to becoming one of the most distinguished physicians working in orthopedic surgery and research in the world! Ever wonder what it's like to be the team physician for the San Diego Padres?

Suz talks with Chuck Dorigan, White Sands resident, about his journey with the Air Force and his work in a top secret squadron. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a docent giving tours with only a “wing and a prayer” at the San Diego Air & Space Museum?

Suz talks with Ursula Pfeffer, White Sands resident, about her journey from Germany to the U.S., settling in New York City, where she worked for a prominent art collector.  Ever wonder what it’s like to have VIP access to the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

Suz talks with Kathy Denno, a White Sands resident, about Kathy’s journey from budding artist to magazine publisher to educator. Ever wonder where artists get their inspiration?

Suz talks with Dr. Bob Kriegel, a White Sands resident, about Bob’s journey from advertising to Esalen hippie to prominent sports psychologist and lecturer. Ever wonder what it was like at the original Esalen Institute?

Suz talks with Jill Drexler, a White Sands resident, about Jill’s journey in the world of theater. Ever wonder what goes on backstage?