The Ednium Podcast

This week we sit down with iamMTG a talented artist who shares her story and her vision. She reminds us that you have to believe in yourself more than anyone else.  Denver Artist Spotlight - iamMTG - "Do You Remember" https://open.spotify.com/album/1uUhE0aOB40jaJ0CDXmlIE?si=1ZUuKAkVQUm8cb2H1InZCw&nd=1

This week we sit down with Duane Rich, An Abraham Lincoln High School Grad and long time DPS high school football coach. We discuss balance, the information that was hidden from us, and how to thrive.  Denver Artists Spotlight: Taurean - "Deja Vu" from his 2020 album Houdini https://open.spotify.com/album/1lWdoHWNtg6EHxpza9gOtx Ednium.org

This week we sit down with Ruben Helo who gives us game on achieving mindfulness and the real estate game.  James Roy article on Legacy of Redlining: https://denver.cbslocal.com/2021/02/01/legacy-redlining-denver-black-latino-families-leaving/ Denver Artist Spotlight - Ramond - 'Kings & Queens' from his 2018 project 'Seeds' Recorded at Urbanity Live Studio - Book now at https://urbanity.l...

This week we sit down with Shawn Greene. A George Washington High School Alum, and long time resident of Denver's Park Hill neighborhood. We get some real insight into the realities of the profiling, and get put onto game about the ways by which we can become full participants within our democracy.  Denver Artist Spotlight - A Meazy - "Absolutely" https://open.spotify.com/album/62m8JV9HujKomLsHqnm...

This week we sit down with Liloni Ramos, a John F. Kennedy grad who has returned to Denver to reinvest in her home city and advocate for the next generation of Denver Public Schools students. She gives us game and shares her journey through the education system and how navigating two worlds throughout her college experience has shaped her vision. Excited for Liloni to be back in the city and to se...

This week we sit down with Ednium's Cofounder and Engagement Manager Perla Bustillos. She shares with us her journey to Ednium, her why behind supporting those who are undocumented, and her vision to help people be seen and heard.  Denver Artist Spotlight - Kid Astronaut (Feat. Mayzin) No Consequence from his 2021 project entitled 'Cosmos'

Happy New Year! We are excited to kick off 2021 with this week's special guest Mawukle Yebuah Founder and Owner of Flare and Square. A Denver South graduate gives us a peak into his experience in the public education system and how his professional experiences led him to Found his own formal wear company along side his business partner Fatima Rashad.  Kick back and relax as we continue to hear ama...

This week we have the pleasure of connecting with Gerardo Munoz who was recently named the Colorado Teacher of the Year. We speak about his approach to teaching, how his upbringing informs his perspective, and learn about his platform heading into 2021.  This week's Denver Artist Spotlight is Taurean ft Wil Guice - Dreamer https://soundcloud.com/taureannelson/taurean-ft-wil-guice-dreamer

This week we sit down with current Vice President of the Denver Public Schools Board of Directors and new elected State Representative. We share with her the priorities of Ednium: The Alumni Collective, learn about what it means to lead in this city particularly for Black Women, and get a chance to see how Jen's journey informs her thinking with is community and student focused first.  Denver...

This week we sit down with Danny Rodriguez, a Abraham Lincoln Alum, who is currently in branch leadership at Canvas Credit Union. We talk about fatherhood, experiences growing up, and how we are looking to move forward and build. Denver Artist Spotlight: TeeRay Esq - "The Cave" - from the 2019 project entitled "The Imposter Phenomenon"  https://soundcloud.com/teerayesq/the-cave-imposter-pheno...

This week we connect with Stephanie Lopez a woman who always finds a way to help others find confidence and greatness. We touch on what it means to be a good ancestor, the responsibility of growth, and the pains of no longer being hip (ha). Overall Stephanie speaks to continuous growth and the supports that enabled her to live out her passion. Denver Artist Spotlight: TheycallhimAP - "Space Jam" f...

This week we sit down with State Senator Elect James Coleman. From East Denver, Senator Coleman has dedicated his life to service and building Denver. We talk about his journey, what leadership means to him, and what is needed to move things forward.  Denver artist spotlight: Lecrae - "Nuthin" from his 2014 album entitled "Anomaly". https://open.spotify.com/track/1eQVJBZgGIfd37vI63cR4f?si=WwQ...

This week we connect with Elijah Huff Manual HS Alum and founder of Eastend Visions serving the Five Points Community. We dive deep into his story and the process of making change vs simply making change. Denver artist spotlight: Jacob Campbell - “Live in this Moment” from his 2019 project entitled “Who am I” - https://open.spotify.com/album/2ehQZkFTxWeNgP0hdFfS7X?si=pF95IByxTXe0zaRG6ss7Tg

Welcome to the Ednium Podcast. Today we connect with Alvaro Marquez a Denver entrepreneur who owns a local family owned construction company and is founding a new apparel brand. An Abraham Lincoln Alum. We dive into the mentality of his entrepreneurial spirit and his perspective of what it takes to grow. Denver Artist Spotlight: A Meazy - Busy Livin’ https://music.apple.com/us/album/busy-livin/150...