Ednium Presents: Backyard Brilliance

Ednium: The Alumni Collective
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The people’s show made by and for the community of Denver. A space where we get to practice the power of storytelling intentionally rooted in Hope and Love

  1. MAY 4

    Ep. 98 Just Do The Thing

    Wishing your April showers bring you May flowers here at Ednium! This episode of Backyard Brilliance features a social media and hustle man extraordinaire, Jadyn Nguyen. Jadyn is a DSST Green Valley Alumni and former social media and marketing contractor with Ednium. Jadyn is proud to be from Denver; From his work with Social Fabric Hub to founding his own marketing firm, Penkhay J. Jadyn continues to find ways to support home grown talent and their stories. Let us know what you think Content Disclaimer:  Our ultimate goal as a podcast platform is to host and facilitate the authentic voices of our guests so that those who sit with us are able to express themselves freely. Our job is not to censor the voice of our guests. Ednium: The Alumni Collective does not endorse all sentiments shared on the podcast.  (LIKE COMMENT & FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE) Leave us a review too!

    1h 6m

  2. APR 13

    Ep. 97 Scared Money Don’t Make No Money

    Now that we are in April, Spring is in full effect. This episode of Backyard Brilliance brings multi-program participant and one of the most civically engaged homies in the community, Karen Valenzula. Being an alumna from Denver South and Metro State University, is proud to be from the city and certainly is among the rising brilliance from our backyard. The fellas and Karen have conversations about the importance of travel, taking risks, and we will only go as far as we are willing to push and expose ourselves to. Tune in to another wonderful conversation on Backyard Brilliance. Let us know what you think. Content Disclaimer:  Our ultimate goal as a podcast platform is to host and facilitate the authentic voices of our guests so that those who sit with us are able to express themselves freely. Our job is not to censor the voice of our guests. Ednium: The Alumni Collective does not endorse all sentiments shared on the podcast.  (LIKE COMMENT & FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE) Leave us a review too!

    1h 1m

  3. MAR 23

    Ep. 96 Live With Purpose, Love With Passion

    Welcome to Spring Ednium family! And we could not think of a better way to plant some beautiful seeds for growth, for the rest of the year. This episode we have the fellas sitting down with business and life partners ; Jazmin Chavez and Armando Somoza. Who run their own personal and executive coaching group, Alma Mia. With over 20+ years of experience in the legal, creative, and executive fields, the pair hold a wealth of knowledge, the lends to their abilites to connect with clients. Alma Mia alongside Community Development Manager, Xochitl Ramirez, at the top of the year have piloted a coaching services for Ednium alumni. Sit down and take a listen to a wonderful conversation about, Love, commitment, and exploration. Between four curious and compassionate human-beings. Let us know what you think? Content Disclaimer: Our ultimate goal as a podcast platform is to host and facilitate the authentic voices of our guests so that those who sit with us are able to express themselves freely. Our job is not to censor the voice of our guests. Ednium: The Alumni Collective does not endorse all sentiments shared on the podcast. (LIKE COMMENT & FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE) Leave us a review too!

    1h 11m

  4. MAR 9

    Ep. 95 Hoop Dreams

    Ednium Family! Welcome to our latest episode of Backyard Brilliance and our first of the month of March. The fellas sit down with 2025 Game Giver of the Year from this past year Ednium Homegrown awards. Brendan "Bones" Bonner is a proud Thomas Jefferson High School alum, Restorative Justice Coordinator at Polaris Elementary, and assistant boys basketball coach at Bruce Randolph High School. We get learn about the impact not only playing basketball but coaching ball has had on Bones. His value put into family and community and the Love for the eastside. Give episode 95 a listen and let us know what you think!

    57 min

  5. FEB 13

    Ep. 94 We Lift as We Climb

    Happy Black History Month, Ednium fam! As we are on the eve of our favorite capitalistic holiday about romance, the fellas Loved their time with this week's guest, Ednium OG, board member, and episode 3 guest, Colorado Senate President James Coleman. As a special treat, all three gentlemen are joined by Senior Advisor to the president and Secretary of the Colorado State Democratic Party, Micaela Parker. Micaela and President Coleman share how their paths crossed and what led them to their roles in policy. More fruitfully, all 4 of the crew share in-depth about their relationship with faith and what it means to them to be faithful. This year, we are aiming to give you unique perspectives from both familiar and new faces alike, while always honoring our Backyard Brilliance. Tune into this episode and let us know what you think.

    56 min

  6. JAN 26

    Ep. 93 Everything Ain't For Everybody

    Our second episode of the new year, has the fellas sitting down with a man who has committed himself to creating communal space in Denver and expressing himself unapologetically. Pines. invites the David and Langston into his home to have a conversation about not only his journey as a creative but even more so his values as one. From Adult Ent. to Fifth Coffee Shop in Five Points, Pines has not only created a lane for himself but also has cultivated a physical space for others to get a sip and chop it up with fellow creatives and strangers alike. Content Disclaimer:  Our ultimate goal as a podcast platform is to host and facilitate the authentic voices of our guests so that those who sit with us are able to express themselves freely. Our job is not to censor the voice of our guests. Ednium: The Alumni Collective does not endorse all sentiments shared on the podcast.  (LIKE COMMENT & FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE) Leave us a review too!

    1h 12m

  7. JAN 12

    Ep. 92 A Time to Reflect

    With us being 12 days into January, we're unsure if we can say Happy New Year anymore. However, we are confident that we can welcome you to the first episode of Backyard Brilliance of 2026! The fellas are excited to bring you an episode that is bit overdue. In this episode we just get David and Langston reflecting on their first full calendar year as host of the show. We learn more about how the friendship they share has shaped and shapes how they show up with guest and each other. Reintegrating the function of the podcast and if the current iteration is meeting the initial vision from 2024. The team looks forward to you sharing more vulnerable, honest, and meaningful moments in 2026. Let us know what you think! Content Disclaimer:  Our ultimate goal as a podcast platform is to host and facilitate the authentic voices of our guests so that those who sit with us are able to express themselves freely. Our job is not to censor the voice of our guests. Ednium: The Alumni Collective does not endorse all sentiments shared on the podcast.  (LIKE COMMENT & FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE) Leave us a review too!

    1 hr

  8. 12/01/2025

    Ep. 91 Hope Is The Homies

    We welcome you to the first episode of December and our last traditional conversation of the year (don't worry we are cooking something cool for the end of 2025). This episode of Backyard Brilliance, the fellas have a dope opportunity to share space with a Denver Westwood homie that has been putting in work for many years, Sarahi Hernandez. We have a conservation about power of reflection, the responsibilities of being a trailblazer, and the significance of investing in family & community. Content Disclaimer:  Our ultimate goal as a podcast platform is to host and facilitate the authentic voices of our guests so that those who sit with us are able to express themselves freely. Our job is not to censor the voice of our guests. Ednium: The Alumni Collective does not endorse all sentiments shared on the podcast.  (LIKE COMMENT & FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE) Leave us a review too!

    1h 5m
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