Run & Build Podcast: Recent Episodes
Run & Build
A training series on how to Run for Office and Build Your Community! Workshops & Discussions with Community Leaders. With your host Oscar Valdez and SJ Williams.
Run-&-Build w/ guest Rosalba Valdez, singer, songwriter, musician, and activist.
Rosalba Valdez is a Mexican-American musician born and raised in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. From the age of five, Rosalba would take guitar classes anywhere and everywhere they were offered in her community. The name of her debut EP, “Yo Soy Mexicana,” comes from the immense pride Rosalba has for being of Mexican descent and being first generation, Mexican-American born of immigrant parents. In today’s political climate Rosalba believes it is important to not only be vocal but active in the community. Rosalba is proud of her culture and heritage and seeks to preserve and honor it with her music.
A conversation on Public Investment in Higher Education, COVID-19, the College Experience, and what role politicians play when it comes to Higher Ed, with your host Oscar Valdez and SJ Williams.
Run-&-Build Podcast is part of a training series on how to Run for Office and Build Your Community!
Check out the website freemundo.org for more information on Workshops & Discussions with Community Leaders.
Run and Build 101 – 5 Week Online Course - Interested in running for Office?
FREE online course, that will carefully weighed the pros and cons of holding an elected office, and help you create your campaign for office.
Run-&-Build w/ guest Andrew Hopson, a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Andrew had the opportunity to study Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales under Charleston’s early entry program before earning his Bachelor’s Degree (Foodservice Management) in the Charlotte campus.
Andrew has 13+ years in hotel food and beverage operations across different brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Westin. Throughout the stages of his professional career Andrew has taken on the role of coach, teacher, mentor because his belief is one should always be adding “tools in the toolbox”.
A conversation on how COVID-19 has changed the Hospitality Industry for the long term, and what roles politicians can play when it comes to the pandemic relief, with your host Oscar Valdez and SJ Williams.
Run-&-Build Podcast is part of a training series on how to Run for Office and Build Your Community!
Check out the website freemundo.org for more information on Workshops & Discussions with Community Leaders.
Run and Build 101 – 5 Week Online Course - Interested in running for Office?
FREE online course, that will carefully weighed the pros and cons of holding an elected office, and help you create your campaign for office.
Run-&-Build w/ guest Marlena Ward-Dodds, teacher, trainer, change agent, innovator, coach, and servant leader with over 20 years of successful professional experience that includes entrepreneur, college professor, insurance professional, training and development consultant, and instructional design consultant..
A conversation on Public Investment in Higher Education, COVID-19, the College Experience, and what role politicians play when it comes to Higher Ed, with your host Oscar Valdez and SJ Williams.
Run-&-Build Podcast is part of a training series on how to Run for Office and Build Your Community!
Check out the website freemundo.org for more information on Workshops & Discussions with Community Leaders.
Run and Build 101 – 5 Week Online Course - Interested in running for Office?
FREE online course, that will carefully weighed the pros and cons of holding an elected office, and help you create your campaign for office.
Run-&-Build w/ guest Joshua Johnson, Co-Founder of MyPay Circle and VP of Space Continuum LLC.
A conversation on Government Contracts for Women, Minorities and Small Businesses, with your host Oscar Valdez and SJ Williams.
Learn how Small Businesses Benefit Local Communities.
Run-&-Build Podcast is part of a training series on how to Run for Office and Build Your Community!
Check out the website freemundo.org for more information on Workshops & Discussions with Community Leaders.
Run and Build 101 – 5 Week Online Course - Interested in running for Office?
FREE online course, that will carefully weighed the pros and cons of holding an elected office, and help you create your campaign for office.
Run-&-Build w/ guest Alicia Maria Ruiz, 6th Ward Alderman, City of Berwyn, Illinois.
A conversation on understanding the role of an alderman, in Building a Better More Inclusive Community, with your host Oscar Valdez and SJ Williams.
Run-&-Build Podcast is part of a training series on how to Run for Office and Build Your Community!
Check out the website freemundo.org for more information on Workshops & Discussions with Community Leaders.
Run and Build 101 – 5 Week Online Course - Interested in running for Office?
FREE online course, that will carefully weighed the pros and cons of holding an elected office, and help you create your campaign for office.