21st Century Native Leaders

In this episode, Lacey Trujillo (Navajo) talks with me about how she started her career working for Nike as a Color Designer. Lacey overcame two rejections for internships and ended up landing a life changing job with Nike. She talks about working with several Nike professional athletes. Lacey is available to speak with students. She can be reached at Lacey@laceytrujillo.com or on her website http://www.laceytrujillo.com #nike #navajo #designer

In this episode, Josh Lucio (Zuni) talks with me about financial aid for two- & four-year, graduate and doctoral degrees. Josh discusses some of the barriers to attending college and the types of scholarship American Indian Graduate Center provides. Follow American Indian Graduate Center on all social media platforms to get updates on the scholarships.

In this episode, Jason Allison (Navajo) talks with me about financial literacy and the importance of planning for your future. Jason and his wife own DreamCatcher Financial Strategies. Jason is available to help people prepare their finance. Call him at 480-415-5764 to attend one of his Zoom sessions. Check out their website: https://www.dreamcatcherfinancialstrategies.com

In this episode, I talk about teaching from an equity, culturally responsive and student centered perspective. On October 25th, 2020, I presented this topic at San Juan College, in Farmington, New Mexico.  #equity #culturallyresponsive #studentcentered 

In this episode, Erickson Billy (Navajo) talks about what inspired him to start Blue Naadaa Sweets. He also talks about some of the challenges he faced opening his business, how he overcame the fear of failing, and how he is responsible for every aspect of running his business as a sole proprietor.  Follow Blue Naadaa Sweets on Facebook and Instagram.   

In this episode, Paulette Jordan (Coeur d’Alene Tribe) talks about her path to leadership and her platform as she is running for the United State Senate in the State of Idaho. Paulette Jordan talks about prioritizing people over politics. Follow Paulette on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Paulette's webpage: https://pauletteforsenate.com  

In this episode, Jennifer Jackson Wheeler talks with the Dine Community Development Corporation (DCDC) staff about food sovereignty amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. She also shows us how she prepares Navajo kneel down bread, which is a traditional Navajo food.   I worked with Dine Community Development Corporation on this project. You can watch the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Wvnk4o-cgLY  

In podcast episode 130, I talk with Cyndi Frank (Navajo) who is the owner of Cynergy Dine Body Therapies in Shiprock, New Mexico. Cyndi talks about her experience opening her small business on the Navajo reservation. Follow Cyndi on Facebook at Cynergy Dine Body Therapies. Checkout the services Cyndi provides: http://www.dinecynergy.com  

In this webinar Brandon Francis talks with us about the Navajo Nation food system and Dine knowledge & food. Dine Community Development Corporation created this webinar. Funding was provided by the Native American Agriculture Fund.   I worked with Dine Community Development Corporation on this project. You can watch the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wA_ErG78Cag  

In podcast episode 129, Dr. Ernestine Chaco (Navajo) talks about how she completed her juris doctorate and medical degree simultaneously. She shares some of the specific details about each degree and provides some tips to successfully complete each degree. This is one of the most amazing stories I have heard.  Dr. Chaco is available to speak with students. Contact her on Facebook.

In this episode, Venaya Yazzie (Diné) talks about utilizing matriarchal power over feminism. One of my students sent me the audio file.

In this episode, Dr. Lloyd Lee (Navajo) talks about Navajo patriarchy. Dr. Lee is a Professor at the University of New Mexico. One of my students sent me the audio file.  

In this podcast episode, Kelsey Dayle John and Aresta Tsosie-Paddock talk about Navajo Relocation, the impact fences have on Navajoland and how horses can give us guidance to decolonize. A Dine College student who follows my podcast sent me the audio recording.  

In this episode, Noreen Kelly (Navajo) talks about her platform as she is running for the New Mexico State Senate for District 4. Noreen Kelly is tódích’íi’nii. Bit’ahnii are her fathers. Haltsooí are her maternal grandfather. And Táchii’nií are her paternal grandfather. Follow Noreen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noreen4nm/

In this podcast episode, Homer Hubbell and Lorene Legah talk about the Blessing Way songs.  A Dine College student who follows my podcast sent me the audio recording.  

In this episode, Brian Bradley and Farrah Begay share their experiences with COCID-19. They are from the Chilchinbeto, Arizona area the first hotspot on the Navajo Nation.   I received approval from Farrah Begay to share the audio.

In this episode, Paul Spruhan, J.D., talks about the role of law in the Navajo Nation Since the Treaty of 1868.  A Dine College student who follows my podcast sent me the audio recording.  

in this episode, Avery Denny, Adrian Lerma and Michael Lerma talk about how tobacco saved the world from destruction and healed the people.  A Dine College student who follows my podcast sent me the audio recording.

In this episode, James McKenzie (Navajo) talks about Navajo Language and Culture Revitalization.  One of my listeners sent me the audio recording.  

In this episode, I provide some updates and talk about a possible $2,000 per month additional stimulus check for 6 months. If you need help preparing your taxes text me at 505 330 6853.