in our tribe

On the fourth episode of this season we are joined by Trina Camping. Trina discusses the 745.5 Square One, a Maker's Space in the Woodland Public Library. She discusses everything Square One has to offer such as a woodshop, electronics, textiles, etc. and how much of an impact it has in the Woodland community. To find out more about Woodland Public Library's Square One click here!

On the third episode of this season Dwight Taylor Sr., Personal & Professional Development Coach and Author of Domain Your Day, speaks about the power of effective communication and how the importance of building bridges instead of barriers. To take Dwight's online course, click here!

On the second episode of this season Dr. Stacey, founder of The Race and Gender Equity Project, speaks on what kind of leadership is not sustainable in the long run and how restful leadership helps do less so you can do more. To help Dr. Stacey's work please fill out the Restful Leadership Survey.

In this episode of in our tribe we are honored to welcome Juan Novello and Cathy Rodriguez to discuss the state of the Latinx community in the Sacramento Region. 

In the 50th episode of in our tribe, we are honored to be joined by Tina Dyer to discuss the power of holding space in difficult moments. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify , Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher! 

In Episode 49 of in our tribe, Alma Elizabeth López joins us to shine a light on the function and offerings of Brown Issues.  

In Episode 48 of in our tribe, we are joined by Julius Austin to have a real transparent conversation regarding the Sacramento Promise Zone led by the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency.

In Episode 47 of in our tribe, we are joined by Sara Bernal to discuss her work as Program Manager for The West Sacramento Urban Farm Program, a program of the Center for Land Based Learning.

Heads up, in this episode we discuss very real topics. This episode contains explicit language and the content may be triggering, including violence, abuse and use of marijuana In Episode 46 of in our tribe, we are honored to be joined by Henry Ortiz to have a transparent discussion on his experiences with resiliency. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!

In episode 45 of in our tribe, we are joined by Sacramento County Office of Education's Mark Drewes and Monica Gonzalez to discuss the state of expanded learning in the Sacramento region. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher!

In Episode 44 Pt. 2 of in our tribe, we discuss Sacramento Chief of Police Daniel Hahn's upcoming retirement and a reflection on his impact on Sacramento. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts , and  Stitcher !

In Episode 44 Pt. 1 of in our tribe, we discuss Sacramento Chief of Police Daniel Hahn's upcoming retirement and a reflection on his impact on Sacramento. Listen to the newest episode now on Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts , and  Stitcher !

In Episode 43 of in our tribe, we are joined by changemaker Armoni Easley to discuss Project Optimism, a nonprofit organization focused on being the catalyst that will properly equip community members with an optimistic mindset, to be productive contributors to society. 

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!

Welcome back to in our tribe! We are launching Season 5 with a Sacramento hero--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.

In episode 40 if in our tribe, Adrian is joined by his son Adrian to discuss his journey of being a young male dancer growing up in Sacramento.

In episode 39 of in our tribe, Nueva Epoca Gerardo Cabral and Rosa Flores share their experience as Nueva Epoca Fellows of Cohort One. The Nueva Epoca 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

In episode 38 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.

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.

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 you've poured into it all these years.

In Episode 35 of in our tribe, we have a discussion with Roberto Rivera on his work, approach, and views on education and youth development.

In Episode 34 of in our tribe, Executive Director Imani Lucas shares about United and Guided--it's philosophy, approach, and reason for existence.

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.

In Episode 32, 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.

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.