Holding Infinite, Restorative, Revolutionary Possibility
As a Denver native, Kim Desmond was raised in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado where she graduated from Manual High School. Kim has over 15 years of experience in the non-profit and go...
10 Sep 202055min
Preserving Black Identity in the Latinx Community
With a strong commitment to reproductive justice, Juana Rosa builds power for transformative change. She has dedicated her professional career and community advocacy to projects that make real improve...
3 Sep 202048min
Breaking Generational Trauma Through Community & Family Support
***Episode contains content related to physical abuse and childhood sexual abuse***When Tran Wills, Base Coat Founder, was pregnant with her fourth child, she swung by her local salon for a pedicure. ...
20 Aug 202049min
Grief, Loss & Building Resilience Through Storytelling
Born and raised in Elgin, Illinois to Mexican immigrant parents and youngest of 6. Grew up in a traditional family and exposed to her Mexican roots, customs and traditions throughout her life as a chi...
13 Aug 202053min
Play As A Form of Resistance
Shontel Lewis was elected to the RTD Board of Directors in November 2018 and took office in January 2019 representing the northeastern portion of the Regional Transportation District. This area is com...
6 Aug 202047min
Disrupting Power Through Vulnerability
Senator Julie Gonzales represents Colorado’s Senate District 34, which includes north, west, and downtown Denver. First elected in 2018, she currently serves as Chair of the Finance committee, Vice Ch...
31 Jul 202050min
Racial Trauma, Invisible Lines and Generational Resilience
My name is Dr. Melody Brown (she/her/hers). I am a cisgender female, an educator, couple and family therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant, and public speaker. My passion is working to decimate so...
23 Jul 202038min
Internalized Oppression and Finding Community
Saira (NOT Sara) Rao grew up in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of Indian immigrants. For forty years, she wasted her precious time aspiring to be white and accepted by dominant white society, a futi...
16 Jul 202034min
