We’re The Leaders We’re Looking For

Episode 9: Deep Listening and the Courage to Stand for What Matters Most with Renee Saucedo

In this powerful episode, host Lisa Carreño sits down with Renee Saucedo, the coordinator of the Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead from a place of revolutionary love, proximity, and moral accountability.

Episode 8: Truth, Resilience, and Indigenous Wisdom

Lisa sits down with Charlie Toledo, Executive Director of the Suscol Intertribal Council [https://suscolcouncil.org/]. In this beautiful, meandering conversation, Charlie reflects on the vital importance of showing up every day—for ourselves and for one another—and of always speaking the truth, first to ourselves and then to the people closest to us.

Episode 7: The Daily Practice of Generosity with Oscar Chavez

Lisa sits down with Oscar Chavez, President and CEO of the Community Foundation Sonoma County. Oscar shares his profound personal journey—from arriving in the United States as an undocumented child to achieving the "American Dream."

Episode 6: We're the Leaders We're Looking For 2025 Retrospective

Over three conversations in 2025 with three local heroes J Mullineaux, Laurie Fong, and Herman G. Hernandez, we've had the opportunity to explore leadership from within and the kind of impact we can have by just showing up authentically, maybe a little bit afraid, but nonetheless overcoming our fear to be who we are, where we are because our community needs us now.

Episode 5: Part 2 of Herman G. Hernandez on Fighting Systems, Building Belonging, and the Next Generation of Latinx Lead

In the powerful second part of this conversation, Herman G. Hernandez dives deep into the systems and narratives he is actively working to transform within Sonoma County. Herman and Lisa explore the concept of the Sage Warrior (inspired by Valerie Kaur's work), discussing how to balance inner healing and reflection (the Sage) with the outward fight against injustice (the Warrior). Herman also shares the deeply personal source of his inspiration and perseverance, and outlines his vision for a future defined by diverse, representative leadership.