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Season 10 Episode 94 Giselle Garcia

Episode 94 | Season 10 with Giselle Garcia, Program Director at NorCal Resist, in a conversation rooted in community, humanity, and the values that sustain collective growth. Giselle shares how the strength of an organization comes from the people behind it—the commitment of her team, the support they give one another, and the shared belief that communities thrive when we move together. Through her leadership, she reminds us that true impact is built through trust, mutual aid, and staying grounded in the people we serve. She speaks on hope and humanity not as abstract ideas, but as something deeply personal—forces that continue to guide her work, her purpose, and her way of showing up for others. From mutual aid to community building, Giselle reflects on resistance not only as action, but as a way of living with intention, dignity, and compassion. This conversation is about more than leadership. It's about creating spaces where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to keep moving forward together. 🎧 Episode 94 — Season 10 — is live. #InOurTribePodcast #GiselleGarcia #NorCal Resist #Community #MutualAid #Leadership #Humanity #Resistance #Hope #YDN #CrecienteLeadership

Season 10 Episode 93 Cathy Rodriguez

Episode 93 | Season 10 with Cathy Rodriguez in a conversation rooted in leadership, community, and the power of connection. As President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Cathy shares how strong, connected communities are the foundation for thriving businesses across the Sacramento region. From her upbringing to her leadership today, her journey reflects resilience, purpose, and a deep commitment to uplifting others. Cathy speaks on the strength and impact of Latinx small businesses, emphasizing how they are not only contributors—but essential drivers—of Sacramento's economic and cultural growth. She highlights the importance of networking, building relationships, and creating spaces where collaboration leads to collective success. This conversation goes beyond titles. It's about leadership in action—about showing up, bringing people together, and understanding that we are always stronger when we move as a community. 🎧 Episode 93 — Season 10 — is live. #InOurTribePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inourtribepodcast] #CathyRodriguez [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cathyrodriguez] #Sacramento [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sacramento] #CommunityLeadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communityleadership] #LatinxBusiness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/latinxbusiness] #StrongerTogether [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/strongertogether] #Networking [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/networking] #YDN [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ydn] #CrecienteLeadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/crecienteleadership]

Season 10 Episode 92 Francisco Castillo

Episode 92 | Season 10 with Francisco Castillo in a conversation rooted in authenticity, community, and purpose. From his childhood in Nicaragua and San Francisco to his work today as a community advocate and government relations leader in Sacramento, Francisco shares a journey shaped by family, service, and staying true to who he is. His story reflects a deep commitment to uplifting others while navigating spaces where representation and voice matter. Francisco opens up about embracing his identity, including his decision to come out on social media, and how that moment became a catalyst for deeper connection, advocacy, and impact within the LGBTQ+ community. He speaks to the power of visibility, the importance of supportive spaces, and what it means to live authentically—both personally and professionally. Grounded in humility and driven by purpose, Francisco reminds us that community-building starts with courage, honesty, and showing up as your full self. 🎧 Episode 92 — Season 10 — is live. #InOurTribePodcast #FranciscoCastillo #LGBTQ #CommunityLeadership #Authenticity #Sacramento #YDN #CrecienteLeadership

Season 10 Episode 91 Felix Contreras

Recorded live at The Rink Studios as part of the Inspiración Speaker Series, we kick off Season 10 with a powerful opening conversation. Our first guest, Félix Contreras—NPR journalist and co-creator of Alt.Latino and Tiny Desk Concerts—joins us for a dialogue rooted in culture, identity, and storytelling. Widely respected for amplifying Latino voices in music and media, Félix shares insights from his journey and the impact of creating spaces where stories can be heard and celebrated. From his early influences to shaping national conversations through NPR, Félix reflects on the importance of representation, the evolution of Latino music, and the responsibility that comes with storytelling at scale. This conversation explores how culture, media, and community intersect—and why preserving authentic voices matters now more than ever. Grounded in purpose and driven by passion, Félix reminds us that storytelling is not just about visibility—it's about legacy, connection, and creating pathways for others. 🎧 Episode 91 — Season 10 premiere — is live. #InOurTribePodcast #FelixContreras #AltLatino #TinyDesk #NPR #InspiracionSpeakerSeries #Storytelling #LatinoVoices #YDN #CrecienteLeadership

Season 9 Episode 90 Chaez Boswell

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:5a4650f3-fc91-49f4-90cc-0b6c6ae82d4f-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Episode 90 features Chaez Boswell, owner and operator of The Rink Studios, in a conversation grounded in gratitude, purpose, and people-centered leadership. With an extensive background in youth development, Chaez brings a human-first lens to the entertainment and concert events industry—an industry not often known for prioritizing internal growth. He shares how he takes a non-traditional approach to developing his team, investing in people, leadership, and well-being behind the scenes while navigating a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Deeply grateful for life and proud to be part of the momentum along Del Paso Boulevard in Sacramento, Chaez reflects on building something bigger than events—contributing to a community, creating opportunity, and showing that how you treat people matters just as much as what you produce. As the final episode of the season, this conversation closes us out with a powerful reminder: leadership rooted in humanity creates impact that lasts well beyond the moment. 🎧 Episode 90 — the season finale — is live. #InOurTribePodcast #ChaezBoswell #TheRinkStudios #ConcertEvents #TeamDevelopment #YouthDevelopment #DelPasoBoulevard #Sacramento #YDN