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What if public social services weren’t just about meeting basic needs, but about creating opportunity, dignity, and real community connection? In episode four, we sit down with Dr. Jackie Contreras, Director of the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), to talk about how she’s transforming the largest local social services agency in the nation. 🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: • The diff...

This episode features a vibrant conversation with Kristin Sakoda, the visionary Director of the Department of Arts and Culture. From special events, famous LA Venues, and making the arts more accessible, creative Kristin reveals how the arts are not just nice-to-have — they’re an essential public service. 🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: • How art is essential in all aspects of daily life in L...

In this compelling conversation, Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.), Director of the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD), joins host Rodney Collins for a bold and unfiltered discussion on  transformational leadership ,  second chances , and what it truly means to center equity and care in our justice system. From the bench to the frontlines of system change, Judge Armstead opens up about...

In the debut episode, we go behind the scenes of local governance with  Mr. Yen , Executive Officer for the  Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors . He shares what it takes to lead a department that supports the Board’s operations, dozens of commissions, and vital public transparency efforts, all while championing inclusion, mentorship, and community service. From his legal background to his wor...