Season 6 Episode 59: Monica Ruelas Mares discusses her role at Sac Kids First and the organizations goals and accomplishments in the Sacramento region.
Release Date: 03/14/2023
Season 9 Episode 85 Rudy Corpuz
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rudy Corpuz Jr., founder of United Playaz, a violence-prevention and youth leadership organization serving San Francisco’s SoMa community. Since 1994, United Playaz has supported the city’s hardest-to-reach youth through street outreach, case management, in-school services, recreational programs, and support for incarcerated young people. What began as Rudy’s effort to create a safe after-school space has grown into a powerful movement transforming lives in one of San Francisco’s most challenged neighborhoods. In this episode, Rudy shares his...
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Season 9 Episode 84 Carlos Kandia
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Join us for a powerful conversation with Carlos Kandia, a Sammie Award Winner and Artist of the Year recognized by the Midtown Association in Sacramento, California. A multi-genre singer, percussionist, dancer, actor, business owner, nonprofit leader, teacher, and father, Kandia has built an artistic career spanning over 15 years. Originally from Colombia, he has shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists such as Julieta Venegas, Enanitos Verdes, Tony Vega, Charlie Aponte, and La Sonora Dinamita, among many others. With more than 2,000 live performances and appearances in major...
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Season 9 Episode 83 Armoni Easley
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Armoni Easley, a Social Impact Entrepreneur and Empowerment Facilitator with over 16 years of experience making a difference in communities. As the Co-founder of Project Optimism, Inc., Armoni has helped shape the lives of thousands of youth through mentorship and leadership programs that foster growth, resilience, and purpose. Building on that success, he founded Easley Done & Company, delivering high-impact workshops, keynote speeches, and consulting services across California with the same energy and dedication, whether in large auditoriums or...
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Season 9 Episode 82 Lydia Ramirez
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In this episode of In Our Tribe, we’re honored to welcome Lydia Ramirez, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Five Star Bank. A corporate trailblazer and inclusive thought leader, she shares her journey through the financial sector, her passion for empowering women in leadership, and her commitment to creating space for Latinx voices. Named one of ALPFA’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas and a member of the Program Advisory Committee for YDN’s Creciente Latinx Leadership Program, she brings insight, heart, and purpose to every conversation. This episode is a powerful reflection on resilience,...
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Season 9 Episode 81 Sergio Robles
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In this episode of In Our Tribe, we welcome Sergio Robles — Vice Mayor of Elk Grove, Senior Fellow of YDN’s Creciente Latinx Leadership Program, and member of the National Guard. Sergio opens up about his path to leadership, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the importance of creating space for Latinx voices in our communities. It’s a thoughtful and uplifting conversation about service, resilience, and leading with heart.
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Season 8 Episode 80 Dr. Ernest Uwazie & Julius Austin
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We are so excited to share in this episode the important work that Afripeace from Sacramento is doing to provide life transforming experiences for youth through a cultural exchange program. The Youth Peace and Cultural Education Program aims to promote global education and conflict resolution among the youth through exchanges between US and African youth. The year- long conflict resolution orientation and cultural immersion program culminates in a 4 week summer trip to a select African country by 10-15 students with 2 teachers as guides. A special thank you to Dr. Ernest Uwazie, Founder and...
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Season 8 Episode 79 Paul Willis
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This episode is for all of our fellow hip-hop heads and aficionados! Paul WIllis has been in the lab in Boston assembling his latest and greatest work, titled Hip Hop Leadership. Hip Hop Leadership is an album, book, and curriculum that focuses on 10 core values of hip hop leadership. We are proud to endorse Hip Hop Leadership as an absolute must have for youth developers, and leaders world-wide. Listen in and get involved! for more information go to
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Season 8 Episode 78 Clarissa Laguardia
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In episode 78 Adrian sits down with Clarissa Laguardia, Executive Director of The California Center for Civic Participation to chat about the importance of youth voice and leadership in the civic arena., Clarissa also shares her lens on leading during these interesting times and the importance of creating and staying in community.
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Season 8 Episode 77 Live with Cheech Marin
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For the third installment of the Creciente Leadership Inspiración Series, Adrian is joined by author, actor, and owner of the largest collection of Chicano Art: Cheech Marin. Adrian and Cheech discuss his history with the arts, the importance of the Chicano Movement, and how we make sure we show up for ourselves and our community.
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Season 8 Episode 76 Doni Blumenstock
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In this episode of in our tribe Adrian sits down with leadership extraordinaire Doni Blumenstock to discuss her journey as a leader of leaders and what is needed now more than ever to lead in this brave New World.
info_outlineOn this episode, Monica, current member in Nueva Epoca's Cohort 4, speaks on her role as a Youth Coordinator at Sac Kids First. She talks about the origin of the organization and what they strive for to support the youth in the Sacramento region. Monica is very passionate about what she does and it clearly shows in this episode! To learn more about Sac Kids First click here and check out their Facebook page Sac Kids First Coalition and IG @sackidsfirst.