The Bay Area Beat Podcast: Recent Episodes
Adam Mendoza
This podcast features stories that reach into the heart of the amazing work being done by communities and individuals all across the San Francisco Bay Area. Unheralded achievements in education, technology, civic engagement, arts, and entertainment that convey the pulse of the bay area’s unique diversity will be the focus of the Bay Area Beat podcast. So tune in as Host Adam Mendoza interviews fascinating guests and features unique stories that highlight positivity, cooperation, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Today we return after a long absence to talk with Joseph Jacques of Harmonic Humanity. They arrived in Santa Cruz in January, 2022 and have already distributed 800 "HERO", albums thus far. This equals $16k worth of revenue for those on the streets of Santa Cruz. The model is simply. Great musicians donating great music to great individuals who are ready to make a change in their lives. Everyone deserves employment. Harmonic Humanity’s CD program provides an immediate job to any homeless, disabled or low-income individual living on the street. Homeless individuals are offered 10 free HERO albums plus 10 Be Love Revolution Post cards to get started which they can sell on the streets to raise their initial $250. The program offers a dignified way for these homeless individuals to make their own money, build respect and rise up.
Learn more at https://harmonichumanity.org/
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Today on part two of our conversation with Danny Sanchez we talk about his organization, The City Peace Project. The City Peace Project exists as a catalyst that empowers youth to thrive in every sphere of life. Through personal mentorship, TCPP promotes life altering values and skills that equip students to cultivate lives marked by love and peace.
The City Peace Project is grounded in the belief that a cultural transformation will be the fruit of investing in this generation; one youth at a time. We have witnessed the tremendous ripple effect that can come from just one student’s commitment to being a ‘peacemaker,’ and we move confidently into the future with the HOPE of witnessing a wave of peacemakers victoriously shifting a culture of violent chaos to one where peace reigns.
Learn more at https://thecitypeaceproject.org/
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Today on the program, we feature Part One of our conversation with Author Danny Sanchez.
From pain to purpose, purpose to peace. In 1999, Danny Sanchez was an inmate in San Quentin Prison. In 2012, he was commended for his work in youth violence prevention and named a Champion of Change by President Barak Obama. Experience his journey through the trauma that shaped his childhood, his spiral in self-destruction, then his radical transformation and quest to serve the community he loves. Danny grew up in the juvenile incarceration system and lived a violent life, including police brutality, suicide attempts, and surviving multiple stabbings. Today Danny is a city chaplain and the founder of The City Peace Project non-profit organization in San Jose, California where he inspires youth through his innovation as social entrepreneur.
The book is available at amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092YVWP18/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
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Today on The Bay Area Beat, we get to sit down once again with Matthew Smith and are joined by Hope Grey to talk about Intercontinen7al and their new record launch. 22 musicians using the service BandLab were able to collaborate virtually to create 12 original songs and prove music can thrive in the COVID era. All proceeds for the album will go towards IJM . (after taxes/store fees)
Learn more at https://intercontinen7al.com/
The songs featured are Puerto Aisen https://youtu.be/OBCuBthHTGY
And Flying or Falling https://youtu.be/AtxYMqWRsaU
Which features Hope Grey on vocals.
Want to help? International Justice Mission is a global organization with a solution to end Global Human Trafficking https://ijm.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=3639
To learn more and donate!
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Today we speak with Sarah Leonard about the important work being done at MHCAN (Mental Health Client Action Network) THE ONLY MENTAL HEALTH PEER-RUN ORGANIZATION IN SANTA CRUZ, CA.
MHCAN is dedicated to providing mutual support and networking for those facing mental health challenges. Providing a voice in all matters which affect those individuals, and creating programs controlled by peers, while advocating for the rights to choose individual life paths. And to educating the public from their own perspective, working to eradicate treatment disparities and confronting discrimination.
MHCAN provides a place of connection in the tumult of life.
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Today we speak with Serg Kagno Executive Director of Recovery Cafe , Santa Cruz. Recovery Café Santa Cruz is a local 501(c)3 organization with a mission to provide a sober, social, support network in a healing community for individuals recovering from life’s traumas.
Recovery Cafe envisions a world where their members heal and learn coping strategies to live fulfilling, stable and healthy lives.
They offer recovery groups at partner agencies, and will offer site-based day services, peer-supported and professionally-led. These services are open to anyone with 24 hours of sobriety, offering compassion, safety, food, resources and support for recovery.
Recovery Cafe is operating temporarily out of Cavalry Church in Santa Cruz, also known as The Little Red Church Mondays at 1 PM.
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The Mission Statement for Harmony At Home is:“To end the cycles of violence and abuse by empowering children and young adults with knowledge, skills and confidence to lead healthy and productive lives.”
Executive Director, Julianne Leavy, worked for a number of years developing and managing domestic violence and children’s programs.
Today she joins us on The Bay Area Beat. Learn more at http://harmony-at-home.org/
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Today we are chatting with Suzanne Agasi about Clothing Swap. For 27 years, ClothingSwap.com has spearheaded eco-chic 'green glamour' by gathering women together in a fun environment to exchange clothing, shoes and accessories + happily augment their wardrobes. Fashion + Phillanthropy
Learn more at http://clothingswap.com/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clothingswap
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Today we are joined by Kristy Newstrom talking about her brain child Divine Equine Assisted Therapy Center.
Divine Equine helps facilitate connection between horse and human to promote confidence, belonging and independence beyond the diagnosis. They are dedicated to creating a safe space for the purpose of making a positive impact on the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with functional diversity. Divine Equine offers therapeutic riding lessons, both on and off the horse. Learn more at https://divineequinetherapy.org/
And you can reach Kristy directly : kristy@divineequinetherapy.org
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Today we speak with Author and Head Collaborator Jessica Verrill, whose new book "Soul Mission" brings 21 authors together to share stories of empowerment, personal growth and over coming obstacles. I am very grateful to be a part of this team effort bringing these messages to so many. Jessica Verrill is the Founder of House of Indigo, a multimedia publishing company based in Maine. She’s an international best-selling author and is driven to support spiritual leaders in sharing their unique gifts and teachings, helping them expand their ripple of impact through increased visibility.
Her skills as an intuitive coach and energetic alchemist supports high levels of growth and alignment, while working directly as a channel to her personal guides. As a life long learner, she is often immersed in books and classes including all aspects of herbalism and flower essences, anything health, wellness and personal development related as well as spirituality and enhanced psychic development.
Jessica lives in Maine with her husband, daughter, and black lab. She loves gardening, communing with nature spirits, hiking, exploring nature and water sources and traveling.
publishing@jessverrill.com
Websites: http://www.jessverrill.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/HouseOfIndigoPublishing
Instagram: @Jess.Verrill
Clubhouse: @JessVerrill
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Today on The Bay Area Beat we sit down with Elaine Johnson who works with the DA's office in Santa Cruz County and spearheads The Neighborhood Courts Program.. The Neighborhood Courts program is a community driven, pre-filing diversion program designed to divert low level misdemeanor offenses from entering the criminal justice system.
First time offenders are given an opportunity to take responsibility and repair the harm they caused through a community-based process using restorative justice principles instead of a courtroom.
Neighborhood Courts address criminal violations that impact the quality of life in the community and are an alternative to entering into criminal court.
The purpose of the program is to: reduce recidivism by understanding why offenders offend, address the harm the offense had on the victim (if applicable) and the community and, using restorative principles rather than punitive principles, effectively and efficiently restore the local community, victim and offender back into community.
We are thrilled to share this revolutionary program right here on The Bay Area Beat.
Learn more at https://datinternet.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Home/neighborhoodcourts.aspx
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Today we are delighted to talk with award-winning author of Money Matters Brian Finny. Whose new novel Dangerous Conjectures really hits home as it takes place in the East Bay during the start of Covid. It's an explosive family drama set in the Bay Area during the early months of the pandemic: a suspenseful tale of transgressions, betrayals, and the rise of outrageous conspiracy theories. Learn more and pick it up today at https://www.bhfinney.com/
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Today we talk to Trina Jackson of Sisters in Solidarity.
Sisters in Solidarity/Hermanas en Solidaridad is an annual public gathering hosted by the Richmond City Council Office in collaboration with the community. Celebrating achievements by women in the community. Empowered women empower women.
Find them at https://www.facebook.com/SistersInSolidarityRichmondCalifornia
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Today we sit down with David Arriaga, Steve Alameda and Jennifer Arrouzet of West Contra Costa Salesian Boys and Girls Club.
At the West Contra Costa Salesian Boys and Girls Club we continue to provide programs to the kids of your communities. We have done our best to support our children this summer through learning activities that are both educational and entertaining to the kids of. Examples of these virtual learning programs are as follows: Art, Reading, Life Skills and STEM (a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines - science, technology, engineering and mathematics) . We hope to continue and expand these virtual learning options by partnering with local schools either as part of their regular school day or as an extended school day. We have been producing athletic training videos as well as podcasts with local athletes which can be viewed on our YouTube channel. We would like to be able to continue and expand these services when school begins and grow the number of families that we serve.
If you own a business or corporation sign up on the website with the contact name & phone number that we can send flyers so they can put out in their news to their employees, family & friends. In fact why not have a drive in your business to support this special club. Learn more at http://WWW.WCCSBGC.ORG
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Today we speak to Matt Smith about the amazing recording project that is Intercontinen7al. During 2020, when people all over the world became impacted by the pandemic, 22 musicians using the service BandLab were able to collaborate virtually to create 12 original songs and prove music can thrive in the COVID era. All proceeds for the album will go towards the COVID-19 Relief Fund. (after taxes/store fees)
Learn more at https://intercontinen7al.com/
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Today we talk with Co-Founder Keith McHenry of Food Not Bombs. Food Not Bombs is trying to inspire the public to participate in changing society and focus our resources on solving problems like hunger, homelessness and poverty while seeking an end to war and the destruction of the environment. Also showing by example that we can work cooperatively without leaders through volunteer effort to provide essential needs like food, housing, education and healthcare. When over a billion people go hungry each day, how can we spend another dollar on war?
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Today we talk to Christie Lynn Achor of www.badmimi.com.
"OUR DESIGNS ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A WOMAN—TO LOVE OURSELVES, LOVE OUR BODIES, AND WEAR OUR VAGINAS PROUDLY." Learn more about Christie's amazing journey to help empower woman and embrace their sexuality today on The Bay Area Beat
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This week we sit down with Michele Murphy, a Santa Cruz County resident who has started a Facebook group, "Throw Away People", whose focus is on bringing light to the stories of so many individuals who have been displaced and are facing the challenges of being without a home. Throw Away People is dedicated to all the men, women, children and pets who don’t have a safe comfortable home to go to sleep, cook, bathe or even just be. We are so thrilled to be featuring the work Michele and her friends are doing and look forward to participating is more activities that will spark real systemic change, one beautiful soul at a time. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/throwawaypeople
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This week on The Bay Area Beat, we speak to 3 amazing young entrepreneurs who have started there own business venture known as Konect.
They are developing AI technology to ensure safe reopening for public venues,
businesses, and office spaces. They’ve even launched there own software, SpaSpect, which conducts real-time analytics of existing camera feeds, providing insightful data pertaining to current social distancing and proper face covering
guidelines. By collaborating with reopening businesses and local governments, their goal is to allow them to use this data to make smart and informed policy decisions.
Learn more at https://sites.google.com/view/konect-co/home
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Today we are excited to feature Kathleen Nestler, Executive Director of Girls On The Run, Silicon Valley. A wonderful organization which inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through a research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event. This year GOTRSV has created a Virtual 5K during SIP. You can STILL sign up at https://www.gotrsv.org/5K-Detail#show-reg-details
Learn more about the event at https://www.gotrsv.org/5K-Detail#show-reg-details
Learn all about Girls on the Run Silicon Valley at https://www.gotrsv.org/
Also Girls on the Run Bay Area outside of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.
https://www.gotrbayarea.org/
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In this episode, we interview Evelyn Chua about all the incredible work the Love Mask Brigade has been doing with sewing and distributing masks to first responders, frontline workers, and members of the community.
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In our last segment with Sarah Poet, we talk about Masculine & Feminine archetypal qualities and how these can change and shift in the upcoming months post Corona. Sarah Poet, M.Ed is the founder & creator of Embodied Breath, where she is a presence-based teacher, healer, mentor, & coach for individuals & couples interested in building conscious relationships with Self and Others. Sarah helps us to remember the sacred truth that lies within. The truths we often spend many years looking for outside of ourselves. What makes Sarah unique is that she doesn’t bypass the difficult stuff on the way to awakening, rather we need to go through it all.
In working with Sarah, clients find that they are able to be more of their true self than ever before, as well as have stronger boundaries, better communication, and also deeper connections & intimacy than they’ve previously experienced. Sarah is the host of the Sacred Remembering podcast for “Modern women waking up to the truth of who they are,” which includes leading conversations on modern feminine leadership through our grounded awakenings. Sarah is also an expert on the feminine & masculine archetypes, and how to heal & balance them, within all bodies & relationships. You can learn more, schedule private coaching, and see her TEDx at www.sarahpoet.com.
We welcome Sarah and are profoundly honored to have her share her expertise with us on The Bay Area Beat.
http://www.sarahpoet.com
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In segment 3 we talk about one on one relationships as couples.
Sarah Poet, M.Ed is the founder & creator of Embodied Breath, where she is a presence-based teacher, healer, mentor, & coach for individuals & couples interested in building conscious relationships with Self and Others. Sarah helps us to remember the sacred truth that lies within. The truths we often spend many years looking for outside of ourselves. What makes Sarah unique is that she doesn’t bypass the difficult stuff on the way to awakening, rather we need to go through it all.
In working with Sarah, clients find that they are able to be more of their true self than ever before, as well as have stronger boundaries, better communication, and also deeper connections & intimacy than they’ve previously experienced. Sarah is the host of the Sacred Remembering podcast for “Modern women waking up to the truth of who they are,” which includes leading conversations on modern feminine leadership through our grounded awakenings. Sarah is also an expert on the feminine & masculine archetypes, and how to heal & balance them, within all bodies & relationships. You can learn more, schedule private coaching, and see her TEDx at www.sarahpoet.com.
We welcome Sarah and are profoundly honored to have her share her expertise with us on The Bay Area Beat.
http://www.sarahpoet.com
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In this episode, we talk with Raj Desai about what it was like to transition such a large, vibrant community from in-person gatherings to online gatherings, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Desai shares some of the work that the India Community Center has also been doing to help feed seniors during this time.
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Today we focus on the at home dynamics in families during this Shelter In Place Time.
Sarah Poet, M.Ed is the founder & creator of Embodied Breath, where she is a presence-based teacher, healer, mentor, & coach for individuals & couples interested in building conscious relationships with Self and Others. Sarah helps us to remember the sacred truth that lies within. The truths we often spend many years looking for outside of ourselves. What makes Sarah unique is that she doesn’t bypass the difficult stuff on the way to awakening, rather we need to go through it all.
In working with Sarah, clients find that they are able to be more of their true self than ever before, as well as have stronger boundaries, better communication, and also deeper connections & intimacy than they’ve previously experienced. Sarah is the host of the Sacred Remembering podcast for “Modern women waking up to the truth of who they are,” which includes leading conversations on modern feminine leadership through our grounded awakenings. Sarah is also an expert on the feminine & masculine archetypes, and how to heal & balance them, within all bodies & relationships. You can learn more, schedule private coaching, and see her TEDx at www.sarahpoet.com.
We welcome Sarah and are profoundly honored to have her share her expertise with us on The Bay Area Beat.
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Today we are joined by Lily Strong of Earth Diaper. You can find them at https://www.earthdiaper.org/
Earth Diaper creates a cleaner, greener world for all by composting diapers that would otherwise overcrowd landfills. They support healthy, stress free babies and parents by providing diapers and composting to those struggle to afford them.
Why diapers? Because over and over again they hear from families that this is too difficult a thing to provide and that diaper changes happen too infrequently from lack of supply. Plus diapers are 3% of our landfill waste and growing. They take 500 years to break down. And mothers will tell you, it hurts their hearts to create so much garbage. Thus the idea was born: compostable diapers for the most vulnerable families.
You can also learn more about compostable and bamboo diapers at https://www.babyadvisor.org/best-biodegradable-diapers/ and The SF Bay Area's Compostable Diaper Service https://earthbaby.deliverybizpro.com/home.php
The composting center Lily mentions is https://www.zankerrecycling.com/zbest/
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Today we feature the first in a series of in depth conversations with Sarah Poet, M.Ed. The theme of these conversations is "Relationships, Family, and The Home In The Time of Covid -19"
In our first segment we delve into the notion of the "Mindful Pause" and discuss how individuals and families can use this unprecedented opportunity to really sit down and proactively resolved the challenges that are a part of living in The Bay Area.
Sarah Poet, M.Ed is the founder & creator of Embodied Breath, where she is a presence-based teacher, healer, mentor, & coach for individuals & couples interested in building conscious relationships with Self and Others. Sarah helps us to remember the sacred truth that lies within. The truths we often spend many years looking for outside of ourselves. What makes Sarah unique is that she doesn’t bypass the difficult stuff on the way to awakening, rather we need to go through it all.
In working with Sarah, clients find that they are able to be more of their true self than ever before, as well as have stronger boundaries, better communication, and also deeper connections & intimacy than they’ve previously experienced. Sarah is the host of the Sacred Remembering podcast for “Modern women waking up to the truth of who they are,” which includes leading conversations on modern feminine leadership through our grounded awakenings. Sarah is also an expert on the feminine & masculine archetypes, and how to heal & balance them, within all bodies & relationships. You can learn more, schedule private coaching, and see her TEDx at www.sarahpoet.com.
We welcome Sarah and are profoundly honored to have her share her expertise with us on The Bay Area Beat.
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Ritu Riyat is a Public Health Professional and Global Educator on stress management. We talk to Ritu in this episode about ways to cope with any negative emotions and feelings that might be coming up, while we go through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Today we speak with Amy Morgan who is putting together a call to action group addressing the homeless situation in Monterey County. Her goal is to try and help people find jobs and shelter in Monterey County. We here at The Bay Area Beat want to help them add more resources so that people can find leads for shelter and jobs. Amy, like so many of us, truly believe everyone deserves shelter.
Get involved and learn more at their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Jobs-and-housing-for-the-people-of-Monterey-County-102594964676181
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Today we are talking with Grace Mora Operations Manager at Grey Bears. Grey Bears improves the health and well-being of seniors and our community through food distribution, volunteerism, resource conservation and recycling.
Each year they provide 2.3 million Pounds of food delivered via 1,916,550 meals and 40,000 plus meals served to the community from their community kitchen.
Their Vision is that all seniors live healthy, meaningful lives. Learn more at https://www.greybears.org/
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The Homeless Garden Project is celebrating 30 years in Santa Cruz. The Homeless Garden Project provides job training, transitional employment and support services to people who are experiencing homelessness. HGP's vibrant education and volunteer program for the broad community blends formal, experiential and service-learning. The programs take place in our 3-acre organic farm and related enterprises. They believe, in the soil of this urban farm and garden, people find the tools they need to build a home in the world. And the envision a thriving and inclusive community, workforce, and local food system.
Learn more at http://www.homelessgardenproject.org/
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Really thrilled to talk with a woman who is truly in alliance with our messaging here at The Bay Area Beat. Amy Paulson is CEO and co-founder of Gratitude Alliance, an organization that is dedicated to transforming individual, collective, and generational trauma into healing and resilience. There vision is creating a world where everyone has the resources to heal themselves, their families, and their communities.
This truly is an organization we all need to get behind and we look forward to future collaborations. Learn more at https://www.gratitudealliance.org/
And to learn more about this springs upcoming Healing Cycles of Harm
Spring Training 2020, "Transformative Healing Circle and Training For People Who Have Been Impacted By Violence" visit https://www.wetakeroot.com/spring-2020-healing-cycles-of-harm
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Today we sit down with Daniel Garcia Founder of Content Magazine. The innovative & creative people of Silicon Valley. Content spotlights and connects the creative residents, innovators, and artists to South Bay culture through a bimonthly magazine, online community, and local event experiences.
Daniel also talks about his work with SV Creates, a network of leaders who care about the cultural and aesthetic quality of life in Silicon Valley. They accelerate Silicon Valley’s creative culture through their partners, programs, and publications. And believe in the transformative power of arts and creativity to inspire, heal, teach, enlighten, connect and drive social change.
More about Content Magazine at http://content-magazine.com/
And get involved with SV Creates at https://www.svcreates.org/
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Today we talk with Indy Rishi, part of our cast for the Night of Word Wizardry and Visceral Vibrations in Santa Cruz. Indy is an amazing entrepreneur, artist, social activist, and all around renaissance man. He is currently involved with a number of organizations involved in creating a better work space, a better health space and an overall more compassionate and fulfilling approach to life in the digital age. Learn about how you can participate and get easy suggestions to increase your wellbeing
with Nola, the FREE AI-based app. Stop "getting through the day."
Start enjoying every moment. Nola learns the simple actions that make you feel good each day, and chats with you to prompt your well being.
https://nola.chat/
Also learn about the groundbreaking work Indy is involved with helping nurses deal with burnout at https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Also a vivacious spirit, it's so great to finally sit down with Indy Rishi.
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This week, we talk with Laughlin Artz, Executive Director of www.2020orbust.org
We are honored to feature this interactive website and app where users can track there own personal carbon profile. The mission of 2020 or Bust is mobilizing humanity to end the climate crisis, and it is their committed position that anyone who wants to do something about ending the climate crisis should have that opportunity. Existing alternatives for reducing one’s personal carbon footprint are very complex, and as a result, not widely used. 2020orbust's intention is to make this global initiative simple and easy for anyone to participate. By simplifying and gamifying the end of the climate crisis, aim to engage the everyday person.
Learn more at https://www.2020orbust.org/
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This week we talk with Eva Vennari, founder of The Elevate Institute. A program that promotes innovative and natural solutions to the maze of modern day medicine.
At The Elevate Institute, it’s believed that if you give the body what it needs it will heal itself. This isn’t a new concept. It’s one that seems forgotten, however. With the adoption of our chemical revolution that has brought so many people to rely on pharmaceuticals, we’ve negated the power of what’s so beautifully available to us by design – our own internal pharmacy, intuition, and integrity.
Learn how it's possible to take control of your healthcare at https://theelevateinstitute.com/
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Today on The Bay Area Beat we visit The Resource Center for Non Violence in Santa Cruz and talk with Drew Glover, Volunteer Coordinator and Program Coordinator at RCNV.
The Resource Center for Nonviolence, founded in 1976, is a peace and justice organization promoting the practice of nonviolent social change. Located in Santa Cruz, California, we cultivate relationships with allies around California, across the United States, in Latin America, the Middle East and elsewhere. Our primary mission is to support the growth of nonviolent activists. The Center hosts activists and analysts from nonviolent struggles around the world.
Drew will share with us the rich history of the center and the current goings on with The Bay Area Beat.
Learn more at https://rcnv.org/
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This week we feature Zeeshan Patel and Nithurhan Carthikeyan, two 17 year old Irvington High School students who have started a non profit student workshop organization which teaches coding skills to young people FREE. They were inspired to develop this organization after witnessing the disparity between those who have and those who do not have access to STEM education. STEM programs cost thousands of dollars outside, allowing only students with a higher socioeconomic status to benefit. To keep this wonderful organization going, we would like to extend this opportunity to help in our professional circles. Learn more at https://codingcosines.org/
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Today we talk with Angelica Acton and Anandini Wadera about Health and Wellness in what we plan on being a series of health tips with these two amazing women.
Angelica Campanale Acton, L.Ac. is a second-generation licensed acupuncturist in the state of California and owner of Juniper Acupuncture Orthopedics and Wellness in Los Gatos California. She earned her four-year Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University, with additional certification in sports medicine, Tuina massage, and Five Element acupuncture which focuses on psycho-emotional balancing.
Anandini Wadera also is educated in Chinese Medicine which includes the use of acupuncture, herbal medicine, cups, moxibustion and tui na (Chinese massage) to treat a wide spectrum of ailments. Some common complaints for which Chinese Medicine is sought after are pain management, musculo-skeletal disharmonies, headache, infertility and women’s health. With that said, Chinese Medicine’s ability to increase the function of the immune system and promote the parasympathetic nervous system make it suitable for addressing autoimmune disorders, the common cold or flu, digestive health and other stress-induced complaints. It can manage PTSD and emotional imbalances, and the U.S. military employs acupuncturists at some VA hospitals for this purpose.
Learn more with Angelica at http://juniperacupuncture.com/
And Anandina at https://anandiniwadera.com/
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Today we are very pleased to be speaking with Esther Peralez-Dieckmann and Laura Diaz with Next Door Solutions. Next Door Solutions (NDS) is the premier domestic violence agency in Santa Clara County. And are the only stand-alone domestic violence agency and the largest provider of these services.
Since 1971, NDS has helped thousands of survivors and families move out of crisis and violence and into safety, stability and self-sufficiency.
If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the 24/7 Crisis Hotline (408) 279-2962
Learn more at https://www.nextdoorsolutions.org/
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Today we speak with Brooke Newman of Downtown Streets Team Santa Cruz.
DTS is a volunteer work-experience program. In exchange for beautifying your community, participants receive gift cards to help with basic needs and access to employment and case management services that support in achieving individual goals. Five days a week you will find part of the Team working to keep the streets of downtown clean and debris free, while performing peer to peer outreach to men and women experiencing homelessness in this area. Don’t forget to say hi when you see them at work.
Learn more at https://www.streetsteam.org/santacruz
Follow them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DSTSantaCruz
and learn about a Team in your area at https://www.streetsteam.org/index
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Today we sit down with Eric Shapiro. Eric, with his wife Rhoda started the Milpitas beat to bring community news to Milpitas in an enlightening and enthusiastic way. The Milpitas Beat is a community-based print and online newspaper located in Milpitas, California. Their vision is to cultivate a more connected, conscious, and vibrant community by providing news coverage that truthfully reflects the expression, ideas, and culture of the people of Milpitas.
The new print edition, which just launched in April 2019, is monthly, and comes out on the third Thursday of every month.
There’s no use sugar-coating it: Local journalism is in jeopardy. All across this country, newspapers, faced with decreasing revenue, are closing up shop. And many of the newspapers that are still surviving have been gobbled up by private equity firms. These firms put their focus on building profit, and not community; and in the process, have turned once-vibrant newspapers into shells of their former selves.
That’s why they created The Milpitas Beat. They want to work to create a newspaper that is deeply in touch with what the residents of Milpitas are thinking, feeling, and wanting to see in their community. Guided by a deep fascination of people, stories, culture, art, education, and politics, the Milpitas Beat works with passion, always, to deliver the articles and media that speak most directly to the people they serve. Also, as residents of Milpitas themselves, they are deeply committed to creating a print and online newspaper that supports and enriches the community in any way it can.
Learn more at http://milpitasbeat.com/
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This week we sat down with 17 year old Nithu Carthikeyan from Irvington High School in Fremont. Who, through a class project, was inspired to start an e-waste recycling program. Nithu is using money collected from saving e-waste parts to donate it to the House of Grace, which is a non-profit for people in need
His other initiative is called Coding Cosines, which is a 501(c) 3 class that teaches children free math and coding at the Milpitas Library. You can access it here,
http://www.Facebook.com/codingcosinescc
Nithu has been interviewed and received award forms:
Eealanadu Newspaper
Uthayan Newspaper (both can be accessed under the news section of
http://www.keepbayareabeautiful.com
Mayor Tran of Milpitas
Assembly Member Kansen Chu
Assembly Member Anurag Pal
More can be found at https://m.facebook.com/beautybaes101
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Today we are in conversation with Sanjeev Tanna, Founder & CEO of Next Generation Nations. NGN is an international organization that addresses social, economic, environmental, political, and many global issues that challenge humanity and the progress of societies around the world. NGN is dedicated to providing education on global issues to one child, one community and one country at a time. Empower the next generation to solve problems affecting the progress of societies around the world by year 2120.
For more information, contact https://ngn.org
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This week we meet with Molly Hildebrand and Pam Gharibians of Be Rooted Botanicals. Two incredibly knowledgeable women entrepreneurs in Felton CA.
Be Rooted Botanicals CBD Arnica Cream is handcrafted in the Santa Cruz Mountains,
using the finest organic full-spectrum cannabinoids and other organic ingredients.
We'll learn about CBD's benefits and dispel some myths this week on The Bay Area Beat.
Learn more at https://www.berootedbotanicals.com/
and https://www.projectcbd.org/
Also learn more about the Homeless Garden Project mentioned by Molly visit:
http://homelessgardenproject.org/
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This week we talk to Scorpiana Xlynn about the San Jose Poetry Slam coming up Dec 8th and The Caravan in San Jose. We'll learn her story and how she became involved in Spoken Word Wizardry and how to get involved in their events. Learn more at http://www.pcsj.org/
The event info can be found on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/811052876009550/
And stay in touch with them on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/Thesanjosepoetryslam
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In continued celebration of Bad Ass Women Entrepreneurs, this week we feature Tracie Root and her amazing space in Santa Cruz "Gather-Santa Cruz". As they point out, "Our location in downtown Santa Cruz offers a unique vibe, with the beach and the mountains so close-by, and historic Pacific Avenue only a couple of blocks away. This is a space where everyone can relax and be present, where we can focus on the people around us and on getting to know each other better, so we can create fulfilling lives for ourselves, for our families, and have a positive impact on the community and the world around us."
Learn more at https://www.gatherinsantacruz.com/
Gather In Santa Cruz
181 Walnut Ave
Santa Cruz, California
Call (831) 291-3839
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Today on a very special edition of The Bay Area Beat we celebrate women and song as we feature The Raise Her Voice Project spearheaded by Chelsea Marie in Santa Cruz. It’s a collective of women singer songwriters who are taking their talents and message through new and unique paths. Unsatisfied with bars and coffee houses, the women featured as part of Raise her Voice Project spread their songs through collaborative concerts that take place anywhere from community halls to yoga studios. And it’s not just the amazing showcases of talent coming from the Santa Cruz area. Raise Her Voice is empowering women who have had doors closed on them through conventional platforms and are taking their songs to people straight into their hearts. We caught up with Chelsea and a few other singer songwriters after a truly dynamic concert featuring 7 woman artists this past week in Santa Cruz. They share their vision, their journeys and their songs with us today on The Bay Area Beat.
For more info: https://www.chelseamusicandsoul.com/
Featured Artists:
Lyndsay Stone: https://lyndsaystone.bandcamp.com/releases
Lyric Raven: https://www.facebook.com/lyricravenmusic
Sea Reinas: https://www.seareinasmusic.com
Sarah Songbird: https://www.facebook.com/SarahFSongbird/
Emily Perry: https://www.facebook.com/emilyperryyoga/
Jenny Hollidae: Jenny is a word wizard. Using language to cast poetic strings of magic , she has been writing for 13 years in an effort to understand her own consciousness and what the heck is really going on here in this collective soup we call reality. If She had to generalize with a genre It’d be Hip Hop and folk, songs in the name of Love.
Rose Dayal: Rose was introduced to music at 16 years old when her father gave her a guitar. He taught her a few chords and she has been expressing her emotion through songwriting ever since. She receives and writes medicine music and is passionate about learning traditional medicine songs from around the world. Along with music, she studies eastern philosophy, yoga, South American shamanism and the connecting threads between diverse spiritual traditions.
The opening song is by Sea Rienas.
Closing song "Finch" by Lyndsay Stone
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Today we speak to Alex Ontiveros, Founder and CEO of Silicon Valley Latino. Alex has had a long career helping to empower students and professionals in the Latino Community. We'll get more information about the Raíces: Creo en ti Event Saturday, November 9, 2019. This day long conference strives to empower and educate historically underrepresented Latino/a high school students by providing them exposure to various aspects of college. They hope to inspire students of marginalized backgrounds to pursue higher education while also providing them with critical tools to further their success.Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to interact with various members of the Latino/a community, including Latino/a professionals as well as Santa Clara University professors and students.
That evening there will also be a Latino Leaders Awards Celebration designed to pay tribute to the work of numerous exceptional Latinos.
Learn more about Silicon Valley Latino at http://www.svlatino.com
You can register for the Creo En Ti summit at https://ugrdslate.scu.edu/register/?id=a9c04769-619e-46d0-a27a-abcb62465d87
Professionals can attend by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raices-creo-en-ti-summit-2019-tickets-75161830057?fbclid=IwAR1pDmXwc9cRQ6iBJWEJ68yge850GWjF-Lf8QFi-6PV82I16oa4ikAX_XBA
And get tickets for the evenings awards ceremony at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/svl-latino-leaders-award-ceremony-tickets-77891839589?fbclid=IwAR3tJg8UGCOsgac0lBh-KgbVVLama84aUVXV3YlSjTstKUzN6saZePJU3-A
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This week we are talking all things FILM, as we are really excited to be involved with The Poppy Jasper Film Festival. We'll talk with Festival Director Mattie Scariot who's professional life has been devoted to creative film and TV productions, and we'll learn more about her community spirit in supporting the Santa Clara Valley arts scene. Independent films are on the rise, bringing new stories to the screen and winning Academy Awards. Filmmakers need access to industry professionals and to their audience. They’re finding it through film festivals like Poppy Jasper and digital age media distributors like Netflix. It’s why this festival exists, and we are looking to spread the support to make 2019 our best year ever. Young film makers and industry professionals rub elbows and dig deep into the creative conversation with their audiences in this unique setting taking place in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Juan Bautista and Hollister. Film makers have until Oct. 28th to submit their films for review and there will be a best of Poppy Jasper Film Festival from last years submissions on November 1st and 2nd. To learn more about all the events and happenings surrounding the festival, go to http://www.pjiff.org
Film makers, submit your entries at https://filmfreeway.com/ThePoppyJasperInternationalFilmFestival
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Today we sit down with our old friend David Ocampo and talk about his work with producing Dia San Jose. The premier Dia De Los Muertos event in Downtown San Jose. Día San José is a much needed San José celebration that promotes our resilient cultural pride. The goal is to produce a downtown destination festival that center stages traditions, while creating new ones that are relevant today. This Day of the Dead inspired festival combines music, culture, tradition, food and art into a mezcla that tastes as good if not better than your abuelas capirotada. We look forward to hanging with you on October 18th & 19th, 2019 as we rock the dead, rattle your bones and shake the soul. Experience the signature Calavera Camp for kids hosted by KQED. Walk through the Artist colony filled with over thirty five contemporary and traditional artists who have masterfully captured the spirit of Día De Los Muertos. You don’t want to miss the signature altars that the low and slow amigos at Blvd Bombs create every year from the back of their trunks, you thought their cars were a work of art, wait until you see the altars they create. On the main stage enjoy music that we are sure will put you into the muerto mood, cheer on your favorite Lucha Libre match, or watch in awe of local Chicano youth artists paint murals live at the festival, all while having home cooked authentic Comida Mexicana, no food trucks here, they keep it old school con safos. Relax in the signature beer garden with a cold chela, brought to you by Modelo.
Learn more at http://www.diasanjose.com
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Today on The Bay Area Beat we sit down with Natasha Gupta who is running for State Assembly Seat in the 25th District. The district straddles the divide between the East Bay and Silicon Valley. The district consists primarily of suburban residential areas and is one of the most heavily Asian state legislative districts in California. Natasha is a new comer to politics and brings an infections and fresh perspective to her campaign.
"I am a political outsider from the private sector, and have worked in Silicon Valley for six years. I was born and raised in the Bay Area, and grew up in Danville, CA. I moved to San Jose after graduating with a BA in Environmental Policy from the University of California, San Diego." says Natasha.
"I am the first in my family to run for office, and while I’ve never held a political position, I have always been civically involved at the grassroots level. I was a volunteer for Obama’s 2008 campaign in high school, and more recently, was a community organizer for Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, and ran one of the largest independent organizations for Pete Buttigieg, Silicon Valley for Pete."
"The turning point that propelled my decision to run was when the Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting had happened. It hit home personally, because I had gone the day before with my husband, Michael. It showed me that even in California, the divisions of our country showed up at our front door. I couldn’t stop thinking that it could have been us. I couldn’t believe that it could happen here. Seeing the response of the federal government and no solutions from the top after the incidents in Dayton and El Paso, I felt compelled to take action.
My platform focuses on many of the pressing issues in California todaywith a message of making moral leadership a cornerstoneof California’s policy priorities. I am running on an ambitious agenda of a housing and rehabilitation guarantee for the homeless, a complete reform of the cost of college, California Care for All as a public option, a statewide Green New Deal, and ending the epidemic of gun violence and domestic terrorism."
Learn more about the campaign at http://www.gupta2020.com
And follow her at https://www.facebook.com/Gupta4Assembly/
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Today on The Bay Area Beat, we are in conversation with Kim Clark, Silicon Valley Internal Communications Expert, as she discusses Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Kim describes her role as a “Culture of Belonging Designer.”
Kim has had a wide and varied career that has led her on this path helping corporations create an inclusive workplace for all. She has shared her talents with GoDaddy, NetApp and GitHub, just to name a few. She also was co-producer of the groundbreaking 2006 independent film “God and Gays: Bridging the Gap.”
Kim will be hosting a Diversity and Inclusion Master Class Nov 8th in San Francisco. Find more information at:
https://www.ragan.com/store/diversity-and-inclusion-for-communicators-master-class/
You can also find the TedTalks Kim references at:
Verna Myers TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/verna_myers_how_to_overcome_our_biases_walk_boldly_toward_them?language=en
Janet Stovall TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/janet_stovall_how_to_get_serious_about_diversity_and_inclusion_in_the_workplace?language=en
We’ll discover what inclusiveness really means and the positive impact this is having at work in and in the community, this week on The Bay Area Beat.
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In this week’s segment of The Bay Area Beat we sit down with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley CEO Leslie Bacho as she talks about the amazing community work Second Harvest does all year round. We’ll learn how you can volunteer to be part of the tremendous effort needed to help thousands of individuals and families in the Bay Area struggle to just put food on the table. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley(formally Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties) has been helping those in need since 1974 and has grown to provide food for more than 58 million meals a year, and half of that was fresh produce. Second Harvest is committed to doing whatever it takes to build a hunger-free community. That means distributing nutritious food to neighborhoods throughout Silicon Valley, leveraging every available food resource, and collaborating with organizations and people who share their belief that hunger is unacceptable. Nutritious food is the foundation for a healthy, productive life.
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On today’s very special segment of The Bay Area Beat, we sit down in conversation with Reverend Deborah Johnson, or Rev D as we know her, Founding Minister and President at Inner Light Ministries in Soquel CA. We’ll discuss her spiritual journey and share the joy of mindful life practices and her transformative outreach work. We’ll celebrate a career that includes prison outreach work which she’s done for 20+ years now.
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Today on The Bay Area Beat we speak to Alyssa Lynch Superintendent with Metro Education in San Jose.
Metro Ed prepares students to thrive in College and Careers through SVCTE (Silicon Valley Technical Education) and SVAE (Silicon Valley Adult Education).
SVCTE provides eligible high school students an opportunity to succeed in careers and college in a professional, hands-on environment. Courses are offered within a variety of industry sectors. High school junior and senior students can explore and develop technical skills that will lead them to higher education or into the workplace.
For adults, SVCTE offers classes for free or at a very low cost. They are one of the oldest and best known adult education programs in California, providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students to achieve their fullest potential by empowering them with skills to succeed.
At SVAE, students can advance communication, reading, writing, and math skills with adult education courses. Select from English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, Adult Basic Education, or earn your Adult High School Diploma or California High School Equivalency certificate.
Learn more at www.metroed.net
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We have a very exciting segment on The Bay Area Beat.
Today we are speaking to Virtual Reality artist Parul Wadhwa, a prolific new media artist and immersive storyteller. As an XR producer, her art work includes immersive and interactive digital storytelling, films, virtual and augmented reality and games. She is committed to the use of new technologies (AR/VR/XR) for social impact. Currently, she is a Facebook Oculus Launchpad fellow and in 2017, was a new media entrepreneurial fellow at Catalyst, NYC Media Lab.
Previously, she worked in the film industries in the United Kingdom, South Korea, and India, in film production, color-grading, and digital film restoration.
She holds an MFA in Digital Arts and New Media from the University of California and an MA in English Literature.
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Today we talk about a wonderful facility in Milpitas serving students and the community with great services and unique opportunities.
Michael Mooney and Michael Castro join us to discuss this amazing place right in Milpitas.
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Today on The Bay Area Beat we talk about parenting in the digital age with Jennifer Ozgur and Deana Hsu from Parenting Empowerment.
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On today’s episode of The Bay Area Beat we celebrate badass women with the first of our series of conversations with successful entrepreneurs.
Michelle Diederich is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group facilitator and Founder and owner at www.solacemist.com. Michelle overcame a near death experience in 2009 and has dedicated her life to the health and well being of herself and her community. She is also a Theta healer and Reiki Master practitioner. As well as Practicing CBT Cognitive Behavior therapy through her son Noah who is on the Spectrum.
“These children are our teachers. Autism needs no cure. Autism needs acceptance and a world that is willing to learn from souls on the spectrum.”
Lacy Vincent is a graduate with honors from Gurnick Medical Academy as a nurse. Currently, her focus has turned to helping others, especially women find their inner strength and beauty by aligning with a conscious entrepreneurial company that strives on health, wealth and a balance between work/life. She has successfully helped many learn how to tap into the digital space, teaching them how to create multi-streams of revenue that provides the ability to work remotely so that they are able to earn the income they desire, travel and spend quality time with their families.
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Today on The Bay Area Beat, we delve into the San Jose Live Music Scene with Riley McShane of San Jose COME UP, a DIY music collective that organizes showcases of Bay Area musicians. Their mission is to bring new life to the growing San Jose music scene by creating unique community experiences around live music. The Come Up is run by local creatives for local creatives.
What started as an idea by three friends to put on just one show snowballed into the collaboration now known as San Jose COME UP. With the help of a $ 1000 creative award by Pitch Please?!, an event sponsored by Exhibition District at Local Color in Downtown San Jose, Riley, along with his partners Isaiah Wilson and Leo Macaya, had the juice to push bigger shows and create a more solidified platform.
Since its debut in February 2018, COME UP has grown into a major force in San Jose’s growing music scene: presenting over 60 unique live acts across 8 different venues, and distributing more than $4,000 to performers in the greater Bay Area.
More info can be found at https://sjcomeup.com/
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Today on The Bay Area Beat we have a conversation with Joey “Jam” Flores as we talk about the rich history of Lowrider Magazine, which was originally started in San Jose. Joey’s Uncle Sonny Madrid launched the publication in 1977 that celebrated the urban lifestyle, culture and music of the lowrider community. We talk about the rich history of urban culture and how today Joey keeps the vibrations going with his tribute band Cisco Kid, which celebrates the music of WAR and serves as an integral musical ingredient to that lifestyle.
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Today’s segment of The Bay Area Beat is focused on women’s empowerment and overcoming trauma. We will be speaking with three amazingly inspirational women who have taken back their power through an intense recovery and healing process. They have all activated that power to share, teach and motivate women to take those steps to freedom and empowerment.
Suzanna Quintana is a writer, speaker, abuse survivor, divine rebel, and single mom of three sons. After escaping nearly two decades of abuse at the hands of a diagnosed Narcissist, she now helps other women recover and heal after abusive relationships and leave the pain behind them for good. Suzanna is the bestselling author of the new book, “You’re Still That Girl: Get Over Your Abusive Ex for Good!” www.suzannaquintana.com
Angel Vetrano is a PTSD warrior and author of the book “Little Girl Lost a real story of PTSD.” She is a well known psychic & medium, life coach and Author. She is also the Owner of Angel’s mystic readings.
Sarah Poet a Soul Doula, Truth Teller & Modern Healer. A seer and an activator, both by nature and cultivated consciously. She works as a couples & individual coach in the realms of authenticity & conscious relating. She is a teacher at heart and loves creating transformative group experiences and retreats. Her webinar series can be found at www.yourembodiedbreath.com
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A special recording to let our guests know more about the Bay Area Beat and our mission. Host Adam Mendoza also has a special message of empowerment to share!
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On today’s podcast episode, we have three special guests — Donnie Eiland, Henry Nichols, and David Mosqueda. This trio was instrumental in producing the film ’54, which delves into the history of the Sunnyhills neighborhood in Milpitas. Sunnyhills was the first planned racially integrated community in the United States.
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Today on the Bay Area Beat we’ll talk about jobs, opportunity and the invisible workforce that is migrant skilled labor. This latest episode features Chester Ruiz, who has a long history of migrant advocacy dating back to his work alongside Ceasar Chavez; we’ll also delve into how those rights are still in jeopardy.
Learn more about Senate bill SB-1159, which our guest draws attention to here.
And learn more about the amazing community service in professional development Chester Ruiz is doing here.
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In this week’s edition of Bay Area Beat, we bring you the story of Conscious San Jose and the movement to bring healthy and conscious lifestyle practices to those in at risk areas in San Jose. Thank you Taraneh Sarrafzadeh from Be The Change Yoga and Kat Da Silva from Root2Rise Yoga for taking the time to talk to us about these exciting events you are putting on and the wonderful work you are doing in the community. Conscious San Jose is presenting free yoga and workshops Monday thru Friday at noon at Ceasar Chavez Plaza in Downtown San Jose.
You can learn more about their big Festival September 21st at: http://conscioussanjose.org
Thanks again to Be The Change Yoga: https://btcwellness.org/
And Root2Rise Yoga: www.r2ryoga.com
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Featured on our inaugural podcast of the Bay Area Beat, we present an inspiring story on local Bay Area athlete Molly Cuevas and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Cuevas is currently running across the United States (at a pace of 40 miles a day) to bring awareness to the foundation, an organization that provides opportunities and support to individuals with physical challenges. Hosted by Adam Mendoza. And music from today’s podcast is from Peter Colclasure featuring his latest LP “Longform” available here.
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Based in the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits in Milpitas, Teen Success, Inc. is making a tremendous impact in our community.
Not only is it empowering young moms to graduate from high school, but it’s breaking down the stigma associated with teen motherhood, while also helping to lift families out of poverty.
In our country, only 38% of teen moms graduate from high school. However, Teen Success, Inc. has a 93% graduation rate among teen moms who take their program.
In Episode 2 of our new podcast, The Bay Area Beat, we interviewed Diana Heinrich, the Communications and Marketing Manager for Teen Success, Inc, along with Sofia Jaquez, a young mom whose life has been transformed by completing the program and graduating from high school.
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