Coffee with an Indian
of ’s Great Basin chapter stops in to talk about Nevada’s tribal culture, being away from home, and the vast and varied world of the motorcycle club scene. ------- Coffee with an Indian is a provocative conversation from Indian Country, for Indian Country, and for our relatives around the globe. Hosted by Brian “BB” Melendez from the in Reno, NV. If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian, you’re going to love Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, uncut version of the very best from Season 2 and features the unabashed, R-rated...
info_outline Episode 1: The Lesson LearnedCoffee with an Indian
It’s been a while. Brian ruminates on post-pandemic change in Indian Country, in the world, and in himself. ------- Coffee with an Indian is a provocative conversation from Indian Country, for Indian Country, and for our relatives around the globe. Hosted by Brian “BB” Melendez from the Tribal Minds Studio in Reno, NV. If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian, you’re going to love Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, uncut version of the very best from Season 2 and features the unabashed, R-rated cuts from every...
info_outline Episode 21: For the Greater [Indian] GoodCoffee with an Indian
The things we do for the Greater Indian Good. Have you ever wondered about the power of meditation? Ever consider how spiritual wellness and finding balance impacts your life? What about learning how significant our individual choices can be, in relation to the rest of the world? If you’ve been following this story, listen right now, to hear the final installment of Season 1.
info_outline Episode 20: Indian LandCoffee with an Indian
Do you understand how valuable real estate is in the United States? Have you ever wondered about the mechanisms and trends of modern spirituality? Listen today, to hear a version of American history, told from a tribal perspective, that is seldom ever heard.
info_outline Episode 19: The Emerald CityCoffee with an Indian
Ever wondered how powerful it is to be connected to the land of your Ancestors? Learn a diverse tribal perspective on morality and strength, as it pertains to humanity. Listen right now, and discover, how to find empowerment in any situation. So, put on your ruby slippers, because we got some walking to do…
info_outline Episode 18: SovereigntyCoffee with an Indian
Have you ever wondered just how powerful dancing in the Sun can be for humanity? Are you ready to learn about creating sacred space? Listen right now, to learn a unique history, and probable future—about American Indians—all from a tribal perspective.
info_outline Episode 17: Coloring Outside The LinesCoffee with an Indian
Have you ever had to start all over again in life; and the quickest way to a new beginning, was simply taking the unorthodox path? Has there ever been a moment, when you knew you just had to keep on walking? Listen today, to learn about the intricacies of co-parenting, institutional thinking, and recreating new spaces through love: all from a tribal perspective.
info_outline Episode 16: A Tale of Two CitiesCoffee with an Indian
Have you ever wanted to learn about intricate details of modern tribal leadership? Learn about the ever-changing paradigm shifts that impact Indigenous cultures and belief systems. Listen right now, to experience a raw human side of life and family, in a way that is rarely disclosed.
info_outline Episode 15: Blood in the DirtCoffee with an Indian
Have you ever found yourself in circumstances that never seemed to make any sense? Have you ever had a dream so prolific, that by just holding onto the thought of it changed your life? Listen right now, to learn about life as non-traditional tribal student, a struggling father, and an emerging young leader!
info_outline Episode 14: Finding The SacredCoffee with an Indian
Have you ever learned something so special that you knew that it was going to change your life? Ever wondered what inspired the tribal people of the past, to carve divine messages on high rock walls? Listen right now, to hear how tenets of faith; are created and destroyed, all at the same time.
info_outlineHave you ever wondered how American Indian family’s transition after a suicide? What do you think life is like, for a child born with serious childhood disabilities? Or consider how difficult it must be to provide a struggling child with comfort? Learn why an Indian boy, would leave the only caregivers he would ever know, to live with his biological mother in a broken home? To find out all these mysterious details, listen right now…
Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience.
I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it.
-BB
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You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.
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Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast.
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