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Sponsored by Her Many Voices Foundation (HMVF), Gaia Gossip uses storytelling to explore the intersection of ecological impacts, Indigenous wisdom and modern technology, with the heart of community connection. Join us and be part of the conversation on sustainability, innovation and preservation of Mother Earth. Her Many Voices is a small organization that does big things in the world. We started out as artists responding to humanitarian need. Now we're joined by global community members as well. ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 23h ago

    High Impact in Higher Education with Dale Sky Jones

    In this episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman is joined by Dale Sky Jones, President & CEO of Oaksterdam University and longtime hemp policy reformer. Together, they explore the powerful role education can play in shaping the future of hemp, from challenging misinformation and stigma to understanding the history and policies in an industry that has been criminalized for generations. Dale shares lessons from nearly two decades of advocacy and education, including helping educate more than 110,000 alumni across 116 countries. Mary Jane and Dale also discuss what Tribal communities can teach us about caring for future generations and why education must be part of creating policy that repairs past harms while building something better for the next generations. Tune in for a powerful conversation about education, policy, and plants with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth. Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine. Produced by BiCurean.com. Technical production by Peggy McCartha. Narrative strategy, graphics and design by Victoria Carrington Chávez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    High Impact in Higher Education with Dale Sky Jones

  2. Aug 6

    Food is Our Medicine

    In this episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman is joined by Dionne Holmquist, Co-Founder of Magnanimous Urban Grow and Director of the Biobased Solutions Initiative at Makoce Agriculture Development. Together, they explore why food is medicine, how regenerative agriculture can strengthen communities, and why Indigenous ecological knowledge is essential to building a healthier future. Dionne shares her work supporting tribal and rural communities, creating sustainable food systems, and reconnecting people to the land through regenerative practices. When we heal our relationship with the land, we create opportunities to heal ourselves, our communities, and future generations. Tune in for a delightful conversation with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth. Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine. Produced by BiCurean.com. Technical production by Peggy McCartha. Narrative strategy, graphics and design by Victoria Carrington Chàvez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Food is Our Medicine

  3. Jul 9

    Growing Women’s Economic Power

    In this episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman is joined by Candy Schibli, coffee entrepreneur, chemical engineer, and owner of Southeastern Roastery and Blend & Brew. Tune in for an invigorating conversation with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth as Candy shares her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship and her work supporting women throughout the global coffee supply chain. Together, they explore women's leadership, generational legacy, and practical business wisdom for growing, scaling, and building economic independence. They also dive into the surprising connections between coffee and cannabis, working directly with farmers, and how intentional business practices can create lasting impact for communities around the world. Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine. Produced by BiCurean.com. Technical production by Peggy McCartha. Narrative strategy, graphics and design by Victoria Carrington Chàvez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jun 25

    What Our Kids Taught Us About Being Men

    What does it mean to be a father in a changing world? In this special Gaia Gossip conversation, host Theo EJ Wilson joins Dr. Paul Rivera, Blake Kent, and Jason Jacobs to explore fatherhood, positive masculinity, and the responsibility of raising the next generation with intention. Together, they discuss breaking generational patterns, redefining strength, embracing vulnerability, and honoring the vital partnership between Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies. From being a girl dad and cultural traditions to presence, love, and healing, this heartfelt conversation offers an honest look at the challenges and rewards of fatherhood while celebrating the men working to create a better future for their children and communities. Tune in for a meaningful episode with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth. Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Theo Wilson powerfully blends artistic expression with a profound commitment to social justice. As a founding member of the National Poetry Slam-winning Denver Slam Nuba team and Executive Director of Shop Talk Live, Inc., he inspires community dialogue and healing. Theo is the author of "The Law of Action," and was launched nationally with his widely viewed TED Talk, "A Black Man Goes Undercover in the Alt Right". Theo is a recognized media personality and the  host of The History Channel’s "I Was There" and a recognized media personality.  Produced by BiCurean.com. Technical production by Peggy McCartha. Narrative strategy, graphics and design by Victoria Carrington Chàvez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Our Kids Taught Us About Being Men

  5. Jun 18

    Speaking The Language of Food

    In this episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman is joined by acclaimed Indigenous author, educator, and advocate Chef Sean Sherman. Known for his James Beard Award-winning cookbook The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and as co-founder of Owamni, Chef Sean shares how Indigenous food systems connect and heal communities. Together, they explore Indigenous food sovereignty, community food models, and restoring Indigenous foodways for future generations, by sharing the stories from the seeds. “Food is a language and it’s a language we all share.” -Chef Sean Sherman Tune in for an replenishing episode with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth. Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine. Learn more about Sean’s work: seansherman.com natifs.org owamni.com @IndigenousFoodLab on YouTube Produced by BiCurean.com. Technical production by Peggy McCartha. Narrative strategy, graphics and design by Victoria Carrington Chàvez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Speaking The Language of Food

  6. May 14

    Restoring Balance: How Plant Relatives Heal the One Human Family

    In this episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman is joined by veteran Holly Butler of Dawg Daze Podcast, and the Indigenous Women’s Cannabis Chamber of Commerce for an intriguing conversation on the healing power of plant medicine.  Butler shares her path from undiagnosed PTSD and avoidance of pharmaceuticals to studying cannabis through a Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, then launching the pro-cannabis, veteran-focused Dawg Daze podcast. She discusses stigma and legal barriers in Wyoming, activism through the Wyoming NORML chapter, and her role co-founding the Indigenous Women’s Cannabis Chamber of Commerce after connections made at MJBizCon and Melanie Wenzel’s Cannabis Queen book event, emphasizing inclusive partnerships and seven-generations thinking. They preview IWCCC’s RES 2026 launch events, discuss medical cannabis quality, cite Montana’s Sensei Care as a model, note political pushback efforts, and highlight cultural self-care through women’s sweat lodge. Connect with Holly on LinkedIn and iwccc.org. Tune in for an invigorating episode with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth. Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine. Produced by BiCurean and narrative strategist, Victoria Carrington Chàvez.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Restoring Balance: How Plant Relatives Heal the One Human Family

  7. Apr 9

    Reconnecting to Our Roots

    "This plant has so much more to offer us than the narrow uses that have been told to us" — Aicila Lewis, Organizational Strategist In this grounded and energizing episode of Gaia Gossip, host Mary Jane Oatman is joined by Aicila Lewis to explore hemp as more than a plant, but as a pathway back to relationships with ourselves and each other. Together, they discuss hemp as an ecosystem solution rooted in Indigenous knowledge, the power of community as a source of healing, and what it means to build systems that truly sustain both people and the planet. This conversation is a call to reconnect, to celebrate what we already have, and to remember that the antidote to greed is community, connection, and care. Tune in for a refreshing episode with plenty of dirt from Mother Earth. Aicila (EYE-ee-sila) is a strategic advisor, dynamic community organizer, and the founder of BiCurean Consulting. She has a deep, long-standing connection to the Her Many Voices Foundation, having partnered with Alicia Fall as the organization's Organizational Strategist for over six years. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, advocacy, and systems design—including earning a Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition for her community organizing—Aicila guides visionary entrepreneurs and mission-driven organizations in building systems that honor their capacity and values. She is the creator of The Energy Equation™, a framework that helps leaders manage not just their time and money, but their most critical and renewable resource: energy. Aicila is also the host and producer of the Business as UNusual podcast, where she explores human-centered business strategies that challenge hustle culture and redefine what sustainable success looks like. Queer, unapologetically geeky, and deeply passionate about social justice, Aicila is a powerful voice for founders and activists ready to lead with clarity, integrity, and ease. Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth. Our host, Mary Jane Oatman, is a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of the Delaware Tribe, as well as a proud mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), founder of the Indigenous CANNabis Coalition (ICANNC), and publisher of THC Magazine. Produced by BiCurean.com. Technical production by Peggy McCartha. Narrative strategy, graphics and design by Victoria Carrington Chàvez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reconnecting to Our Roots

  8. Mar 26

    Decolonized Storytelling: Black and Indigenous History, Erasure, and Resistance

    Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison, Her Many Voices Board Member, leads Theo EJ Wilson in a discussion on the origin of Black History Month, tracing it from Carter G. Woodson’s Negro History Week near Abraham Lincoln’s birthday to its expansion after the civil rights era. He explains what it means to be in a Black historical family, citing lineages like Douglass, Tubman, Shabazz, King, and his own connection through his grandfather, Tuskegee Airman Theobald Wilson. Wilson argues attempts to erase Black history will fail because knowledge is widely accessible, and critiques anti-“woke” politics, DEI rollbacks, and book bans. He links Black and Indigenous histories through shared resistance, colonization, extraction, and decolonization, emphasizing accurate storytelling that contextualizes divisions such as slavery among some tribes and Buffalo Soldiers’ role. He recommends restoring banned books, centering displaced voices, and using the 1619 Project’s rigor against efforts like PragerU/1776 Project, framing Black and Indigenous history as resilience, community wisdom, and a guide to resisting tyranny. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:49 Origins of Black History Month 01:36 Growing Up in Black History 03:28 Can Black History Be Erased 05:31 Black and Indigenous Parallels 07:42 Why the Right Targets History 10:16 DEI Backlash and Reality Check 12:29 Reclaiming Education with 1619 16:00 Indigenous History and Who Tells It 18:25 Responsible Storytelling Together 21:34 Protecting History in Practice 23:45 Final Reflections and Sign Off Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs amplifies climate solutions and empowers community connection for the betterment of Mother Earth.  Host Theo Wilson powerfully blends artistic expression with a profound commitment to social justice. As a founding member of the National Poetry Slam-winning Denver Slam Nuba team and Executive Director of Shop Talk Live, Inc., he inspires community dialogue and healing. Theo is the author of "The Law of Action," and was launched nationally with his widely viewed TED Talk, "A Black Man Goes Undercover in the Alt Right". Theo is a recognized media personality and the  host of The History Channel’s "I Was There" and a recognized media personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Decolonized Storytelling: Black and Indigenous History, Erasure, and Resistance
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Sponsored by Her Many Voices Foundation (HMVF), Gaia Gossip uses storytelling to explore the intersection of ecological impacts, Indigenous wisdom and modern technology, with the heart of community connection. Join us and be part of the conversation on sustainability, innovation and preservation of Mother Earth. Her Many Voices is a small organization that does big things in the world. We started out as artists responding to humanitarian need. Now we're joined by global community members as well. ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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