The Sages Among Us

Host Keith Porter helps reveal details of the life journey of Rich Crosby, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, real estate broker and developer. Rich talks about owning and operating Crosby Real Estate and Crosby Development, and his goal of mentoring others to help them identify, find and live their best life. 

Host Brian Buckley interviews Twin Ridges School District Superintendent Scott Mikal-Heine, who describes his childhood growing up on the South side of Chicago, his switch from being a builder to an educator, and his current perspectives on education and role of schools in a community.

Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews the man in charge at South Yuba River Citizens League, Executive Director Aaron Zettler-Mann. Learn about this amazing and essential community asset, and what it takes to keep it thriving. 

Host Maddie Davis interviews Daniel Elkin, who was born in New Jersey, raised in Dallas, Texas, and educated in Upstate New York. He has lived in the Nevada County area for the past 25 years. He spent 20 years in education as a High School English teacher at both Bear River High School and Bitney Prep Charter High School. He is now the Communications & Engagement Director at SYRCL (the South Y...

Tonight, on The Sages Among Us , host Kimberly Ewing speaks with Carlos Caruncho a local educator, a wine maker and an arts advocate. Carlos weaves a story of international travel and growing up in Cuba and Russia and finds himself in Nevada County where he raises a family and finds his passion for wine and more.

Host Keith Porter brings us the story of Maddie Davis, a woman who went away for college and returned to bring her talents to work as Community Engagement Manager for South Yuba River Citizens League. Maddie talks about her interests in restorative justice in education, environmental racism, local ecology, and civic engagement in her community. 

Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with Eileen Mello a little bit about philanthropy and fundraising but also how astrology works and its affect on how we live our lives

Tonight, on The Sages Among Us , host Kimberly Ewing chats with Kristine Alcamo. She’s the House Manager of Auburn State Theatre, has been part of Creating Communities Beyond Bias for over 3 years, she also helped with Grass Valley Downtown’s Love Walk this year. As well she’s been instrumental in helping with MLK day festivities locally with the Unity Church in Grass Valley. She’s also an actor &...

Host Brian Buckley talks with Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson about his background, his job, and how we can make our great community even better.

Host Brian Buckley, himself a former education administrator, talks all things education with his former colleague Nevada City School District Superintendent John Baggett.

Lori Burkart Frank interviews Rick Partridge, Board Chair of Nevada County Pride and Board Member of Color Me Human.  Rick also contributes his time and expertise in Human Resources to a variety of organizations.  Rick was a Human Resources Executive and a lecturer in Human Resources at San Jose State.

Tonight, on The Sages Among U s, host Kimberly Ewing chats with local musician and Nevada City Council Member ADAM KLINE about his life here in Nevada County as an artist and how he likes being involved in civic work. 

Host Keith Porter brings us the story of Jim Bair, a retired pioneer in computer science, an award-winning photographer and a citizen activist in Nevada County.

Hollie Grimaldi Flores interviews Union Newspaper editor Elias Funez about the importance and challenges of running a small newspaper.  Funez has an extensive background in media including multi media photographer, reporter and editor for a number of newspapers from Modesto to Nevada County. 

Host Keith Porter talks with Tom Anderson, retired Nevada County Superior Court Judge about his life, his experiences as a Public Defender, and his perspective on justice after serving many years on the bench. 

Lori Burkart Frank interviews Maggie Gilmore, Manager of the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada County.  Maggie shares Punk Rock concert library stories from Washington DC to the many programs here in Nevada County.

Tonight, on The Sages Among Us , host Kimberly Ewing speaks and connects with local artist of many genres, Sharon Rose. She's the President of Lake Wildwood's Art Club, an involved community leader with Professional Women's Club, National Alliance for Mental Illness, Hospitality House & more. We'll find out more about how and why she advocates for such important and vital local organizations.

Host Keith Porter interviews Greg Fowler, fifth-generation Nevada County resident, long time community activist and owner of B&C Hardware in Grass Valley.

Host Brian Buckley talks with Nevada County native Amy Guy Wagner about her involvement as a Director of the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) and the impact of her childhood growing up by the river.  She also shares her insights about environmental issues gained from her studies at Stanford University and her work as a globally recognized expert consultant in sustainable energy.

Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Scott Neeley M.D. FACP President and CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital since March 2022.

Tonight, on The Sages Among U s, host Kimberly Ewing talks with Gary Bowman, a local musician, community volunteer, and retired educator.

Host Keith Porter interviews attorney Kit Elliott, who has performed a wide variety of roles in the legal profession: Public Defender, a private practitioner of criminal law, and a County Counsel, most recently in Nevada County since 2019. Learn about her life, her career and the unique challenges of managing the legal issues for a dynamic and complex local government. 

Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and guest Shanin Martin discuss the importance of philanthropy.  How nonprofits can best utilize sponsors for a successful event, the importance of consistent messaging and branding, all while having fun contributing to causes you love.

Lori Burkart Frank interviews Robin Milam, a global earth rights activist and local community volunteer.

Host Kimberly Ewing speaks with local farmer, Tim Van Wagner, from  C.S.A. farm First Rain Farm about what it takes to farm in the foothills, life as a local farmer and land steward, his background and history, and what makes him an important community member.