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Send us Fan Mail Find Rebecca Instagram: Indigevegan About Rebecca Hernandez Rebecca Hernandez, PhD (she/her), is the new Community Archivist at the UCSC University Library where she partners with local stakeholders to promote the acquisition, preservation, and use of archival materials that document the communities of Santa Cruz County. She has worked in higher education administration for over 1...

Send us Fan Mail Find DeAndre https://pvhealthtrust.org/ Instagram : @pvhealth Facebook & Twitter: pvhealthtrust Linkedin: Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley About Often, we are left wondering how to navigate the murky waters of the corporate world while being a person of color. How can we persevere through the darkness and everyday challenges that come with it? There’s no one better to a...

Send us Fan Mail About What if the business you've worked so hard to build faces the threat of being torn down by racial discrimination and power dynamics? This is the lived reality of Michelle and Lasalle Strong, owners of Capitola Bar & Grill, who found themselves embroiled in a tense standoff with a hostile, possibly racist, landlord. Throughout this episode, you'll walk a mile in...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever contemplated the potency of a well-written novel or the impact of a compelling story? Join us as we tap into the power of literature with none other than New York Times bestselling author, Nic Stone. We dive deep into the world of young adult literature, discussing the need for representation, and the importance of highlighting human experiences. Stone shares her spi...

Send us Fan Mail FInd Teagan https://persephonephoenix.com/ https://www.teaganfaran.com http://www.instagram.com/teagbby About Teagan A native of Buffalo, NY, Teagan Faran is a multidisciplinary musician focused on enacting social change through the arts. Faran has collaborated with the International Contemporary Ensemble, Alarm Will Sound, Palaver Strings, and the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Rec...

Send us Fan Mail Find Adam! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/adamhappyberry About Adam Sadberry Named one of The Washington Post’s 23 for ‘23, flutist and educator Adam W. Sadberry is paving a distinctive career with his citizenry, creativity, and vibrancy both on and off stage. As a winner of Concert Artists Guild’s 2021 Victor Elmaleh Competition, he is making debuts in the 22/23 season with...

Send us Fan Mail Raymond Menchaca aka Moki is a podcast host , a Veteran, Fashion designer and wonderful human being! After an 8 year career in the Marine Corps he got out and pursued his dream of fashion design. After earning his bachelors in Fashion Design he launched Extended Family apparel and shortly after created The Put The Stress Down podcast dealing with mental health and PTSD. In this ep...

Send us Fan Mail The Central Coast Creative Corps Grant Application Deadline: May 1, 2023. Location: The Central Coast Region (Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties). Eligibility: Nonprofit/fiscally sponsored organizations, Government agencies, Tribal government. Amount:  $140,000 in funding for One year (9/23-8/24). $100,000 goes to the  artists. Im...

Send us Fan Mail About Gabriella: Gabriella Weaver (she/they/G) is an evolutionary astrologer, creative coach, and certified digital wellness educator. She grew up in Santa Cruz, California (Ohlone/Awaswas territory) and has been living in Portland, Oregon (Chinook/Multnomah territory) since 2013. In addition to an intensive mentorship around energy healing and shamanic arts and nearly 15-years of...

Send us Fan Mail About Oregon Supported Living Program: The mission of Oregon Supported Living Program is to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the purpose of their Arts & Culture Center is to break down barriers to participation in the arts for people of all abilities, building bridges to a more diverse and inclusive community. About Mija: Mija is an artist, m...

Send us Fan Mail About Alyssa: Alyssa grew up in a low-income town in rural Oregon with a single mom who works harder than anyone she knows. Alyssa's big break was being offered a full ride to college - a dream Alyssa  always had, but didn't know was in the cards for her. Alyssa's mom wasn't a voter until recently and she lived in a middle-of-nowhere bubble, so she didn't...

Send us Fan Mail About Athena Athena Delene is a full-time photographer born on a full moon in September. She is self taught which means she is learning more everyday. She comes from a long line of hard working women with a zest for life. Born and raised in Eugene with family on the Oregon trail, pioneer blood and wide feet have gotten her far. She is an admirer of people first and photographer se...

Send us Fan Mail Donate Money!: Farm Worker Family:   https://farmworkerfamily.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63cdeeeeffd86e64d7d64ef8 Campesina Womb Justice https://linktr.ee/campesinawombjustice?fbclid=PAAaZel4jriBDLUBdsxg3XvzyLqok06O_nFK10TBl34pckPnooowiezil44uw Volunteer/Donate (New Clothes, Big Jackets, Underwear, Socks etc) Raíces y Cariño Address: 1205 Freedom Blvd Unit 3B, Watsonville, C...

Send us Fan Mail About Talicia Talicia Brown-Crowell moved  to Eugene in 2000.  For more than 20 years, Talicia has worked in public health, staffed rites-of-passage for Black folks in Memphis, and built her successful Black-owned business, Harmony Massage, in Eugene, Oregon. Her work is inspired by the mentorship of two dearly beloved people in her life.  Her best friend of 17 years, Bob Dritz, w...

Send us Fan Mail About Dante Dante Zúñiga-West is a storyteller and outdoorsman who lives in the coastal mountain range of Oregon. He is author of the novel Rumble Young Man Rumble (2014, Zharmae Press) and founder of the Oregon-based writing collective known as The Stonecutters Union. His writing is frequently published in alternative newspapers, lifestyle magazines and adventure journals. He hol...

Send us Fan Mail About Kory Lamberts The owner of the Irie outdoor company,  Self Taught Crypto enthusiast, board member of NABS (national association of black scuba divers), member of NIN (Negus in Nature), and assistant scientific dive instructor at USC. Find Kory https://www.instagram.com/irie.klamb/ Everyone's Music School Creating positive and lasting change in people's lives with mus...

Send us Fan Mail Find August http://Linktr.ee/augustleestevens https://www.instagram.com/augustleestevens About August August Lee Stevens is a musician/singer songwriter from Hercules, CA. She got her early music education with piano and vocal studies from the Oakland School for the Arts.  (Depending on if this interview is before or after June) She graduated from UC Santa Cruz with Film and Polit...

Send us Fan Mail Find Leela & Dean http://www.santacruzmovement.com http://Instagram.com/santacruzmovement Email: info@santacruzmovement.com About Leela & Dean Leela Kalow and Dean Yerushalmy are the only two people in Santa Cruz, California teaching classes based on the work and philosophies of Ido Portal under his direct guidance in his Mentorship Program. They are honored to be in this...

Send us Fan Mail Find Mak Nova: https://www.maknovamusic.com https://www.instagram.com/maknova_music/ About Mak Nova: Mak Nova is a west coast rapper/performance artist rooted in the awareness of her impermanence and the potential of her humanity. Her mission is to use her music and live performances to empower and inspire everyone she comes into contact with. With her fiery delivery, reflective l...

Send us Fan Mail Find Natalie: https://www.regenerationpajarovalley.org About Natalie: Natalie Olivas, who is the Community Organizer at Regeneracion where she helps to build community capacity to advocate for equitable climate action. She works across sectors to interweave climate justice into various programs and curriculums. Natalie has experience working with local governments, businesses, and...

Send us Fan Mail ** Trigger warning,  In this interview we do talk about domestic violence and abuse so please feel free to skip this episode if you are vulnerable to these topics. ** Find Eric Butler w ww.talking-peace.org  Instagram.com/wearetalkingpeace About Eric Eric Butler is an award winning Restorative Justice activist and educator. Eric Butler believes in the power of relationship buildin...

Send us Fan Mail About Malcolm: C o-founder and the Executive Director of Freedom Within Prison Project, a Santa Cruz based nonprofit whose mission is to help "restore wholeness to Individuals, families and communities impacted by incarceration through a path of compassion, insight and accountability". Contact Malcolm: freedomwithinproject.org facebook.com/freedomwithinprisonproject free...

Send us Fan Mail Find Gregory Speed His Book https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Perfectly-Plain-Sight-Gregory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grownmanspeed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1036261842 About Greg Speed Born and raised in North Carolina, Greg Speed is a poet, former U.S. Army soldier, and a current staff member at UC Santa Cruz. In his spare time Greg enjoys playing...

Send us Fan Mail FInd Faith https://www.instagram.com/_faith.yeah_/ About Faith Faith Brown and 18 year old girl who previously attended Harbor High School in Santa Cruz CA and lives in felton ca. She switched schools after experiencing racism at SLV elementary, middle school, and high school. Faith had put together the highway 9 protest and has been an advocate for mental health,  anti-racism wor...

Send us Fan Mail Find Faina: https://www.instagram.com/coastconnectscc/ About Faina: was born and raised in Santa Cruz County and is a graduate of Watsonville High School. After 9 years in tech, she has turned to being a full time advocate for sustainable and equitable transportation. She is also the Board Chair of The Friends of The Rail and Trail Support the show