Episode 38: Jen Bradford – Northern California Dance Conservatory

In episode 39 of in our tribe, Northern California Dance Conservatory Founder and Executive Director Jen Bradford shares NCDC’s mission, vision, and triumphs in a love letter to the dance community. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Episode 37: Alex Gutierrez – The Afro-Latinx Experience

In Episode 37 of in our tribe, we are joined by educator, producer, and host of AFROSAYA Alex Gutierrez to have a transparent and real conversation on the Afro-Latino/Latinx experience. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Episode 36: YDN Camp Alumni

YDN Camp Alumni Olivia Contreras Fernandez, Quincy Brown, and Nicoda Adams join host Adrian Ruiz to have a reflective conversation on their experiences at YDN’s youth leadership camp. Thanks to all of our supporters and staff who lead the charge to create the magic of camp! It couldn’t be done without the heart and soul […]

Episode 34: Imani Lucas – United and Guided

In Episode 34 of in our tribe, Executive Director Imani Lucas shares about United and Guided–its philosophy, approach, and reason for existence. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Episode 33: Rivkah Sass – Sacramento Library

In Episode 33, we have a conversation with Library Director & CEO Rivkah Sass regarding The Sacramento Library – its offerings, its approach, challenges, and future endeavors. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Episode 32: Meg Birmingham – Sacramento Youth Engagement Report

In Episode 32 of in our tribe, we are joined by YDN Youth Development Specialist/Trainer Meg Birmingham to discuss why there is a drop in youth engagement in school and community programs based on data from YDN’s Sacramento Youth Engagement Report. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Episode 29: Alexsys Thompson – A White Space and Becoming Anti-Racist

In Episode 29 of in our tribe, Alexsys Thompson discusses creating A White Space and it’s goal of assisting white people and others become anti racist. Alexsys Thompson, MLC, BCC is the creator of the Trybal Gratitude Journal, a keynote speaker, executive coach, a certified Soul Language Practitioner, and member of the Forbes Coaches Council. […]

Episode 28: Kevin McCarthy – Leadership and the Public Square

In Episode 28 of in our tribe, Kevin McCarthy emphasizes on how leaders can bring the public square back and what is the danger of a world without it. This episode also addresses how to navigate the vast sea of separate echo-chambers during this moment of disruption and agitation. Tune in on the platforms below:

Episode 27: Monica Blanco – Create and Facilitate Social Spaces

During this episode, Monica Blanco is referred to as the Interim Youth Division Manager. She has now taken the position and is officially the Youth Division Manager for the City of Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment. Listen in to hear Monica Blanco share what it takes to create and facilitate excellent social […]

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