Episode 42: Lisa Cardoza’s Story of Resiliency
In Episode 42 of in our tribe, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Lisa Cardoza who shares her story of triumph and resiliency. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
Episode 41: Brent Trayce Sands
Sands is the creator, writer, and illustrator behind iMPOUND Comics, the story of a former MMA fighter turned superhero who develops his strengths to seek vengeance in his hometown of Sacramento, California. Sands shares his inspiration in creating iMPOUND and why he does what he does. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
Episode 40: Adrian Ruiz Jr. discusses the journey of a young male dancer
In episode 40 if in our tribe, Adrian is joined by his son Adrian Jr. to discuss his journey of being a young male dancer growing up in Sacramento. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
Episode 39: Creciente rockstars Gerardo Cabral and Rosa Flores share their experience as members of the Latinx leadership pipeline
In episode 39 of in our tribe, Creciente Gerardo Cabral and Rosa Flores share their experience as Nueva Epoca Fellows of Cohort One. The Creciente Early-Career Development Program is designed to establish a network of high potential professionals to strengthen Latinx engagement in leadership for the post-pandemic world. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
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 35: Roberto Rivera discusses his approach to education and youth development
In Episode 35 of in our tribe, we have an awesome conversation with hope dealer, liberator, educator, and agitator Roberto Rivera on his work, approach, and views on education and youth development. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!
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 31: Paul Willis – His Story as an Educator, Artist, and Activist
In episode 31 of in our tribe, we are joined by Paul Willis to discuss his new album Wonderland and his story as an educator, artist, and activist. Check out in our tribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!