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Season 10 Episode 96 Wendy Aguilar

Episode 96 | Season 10 with Wendy Aguilar, Media & Communications Specialist for the Office of the Chief at the Sacramento Fire Department. Wendy shares her journey from a curious child wondering how people fit inside a television screen to building a successful career in journalism, communications, and public service. She reflects on the power of storytelling, her passion for travel, and the leadership lessons she's gained along the way. She also talks about how the Creciente Leadership Program helped her find community, strengthen her voice, and grow as a leader. This conversation is a reminder that leadership starts with curiosity, connection, and the courage to tell meaningful stories. 🎧 Episode 96 — Season 10 — is live. #InOurTribePodcast #WendyAguilar #Storytelling #Leadership #FireDepartment #Sacramento #CrecienteLeadership #YDN

Season 10 Episode 95 Hip Hop Goes Global - Gareth Love & Jim Vetter | Performing and Fine Arts Academy at Natomas Charter School

Episode 95 of Season 10 features Gareth Love, Principal, and Jim Vetter, Visual Art Teacher at the Performing and Fine Arts Academy at Natomas Charter School, in a conversation about creativity, culture, and community through Hip Hop Goes Global. Now in its 11th year, Hip Hop Goes Global continues to bring together students, educators, artists, and the community through the many elements of hip hop integrated into education — including graffiti, breakdancing, beat making, DJing, and more. The program creates spaces where young people can express themselves, build confidence, and connect through culture and creativity. Gareth Love and Jim Vetter reflect on how the program has evolved over the years, the impact it has had on students and teachers alike, and how hip hop can be a powerful tool for education, collaboration, and community building. Their conversation is a reminder that when culture, creativity, and education come together, students and communities thrive in meaningful and lasting ways. 🎧 Episode 95 is live. 🎥 Watch the short documentary YDN created about Hip Hop Goes Global: https://youtu.be/DLcPBu8NTMY [https://youtu.be/DLcPBu8NTMY] #InOurTribePodcast #HipHopGoesGlobal #NatomasCharterSchool #YouthDevelopment #YDN

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