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To close out our season of stellar Youth Developers and Changemakers we’re joined by Dr. Addie Ellis, author of the book Black Butterfly: Essays on isms and lived experiences in a race-centric nation, and the call to action. Dr. Ellis walks us through the three parts of her book and what it looks like to take off our masks and show up, exactly as we are. We couldn’t have asked for a better final episode of season seven, we’ll be back in your ear soon. 

In this episode we're joined again by two YDN Legends, Chaez Boswell (Season 6, Episode 57) and Anthony Vincent (Season 2, Episode 16). We get down into the weeds about passion driven entrepreneurship and the risks and rewards of doing what you love. Our friends give us some excellent gems in this one, like "don't mistake effort for results", working to inspire others to follow their own path, and the meditation of doing the dishes.

Everyone has something to offer and we need everyone involved to develop our communities. In this episode of in our tribe we reconnect with Ron Dwyer-Voss, a black-belt in Asset-Based Community Development and the Chief Executive Officer and Lead Consultant of Pacific Community Solutions, Inc. Together we dive into the importance of inclusion, equity, relationships, and culture in Community Development.
Highlight of the episode? "Most of the solutions that you have a grant to find or implement will work better and more sustainably if those solutions are tied to the web of the community." 

In Episode 67 of in our tribe we sit down with Carlos Santini, the CEO of Mizzen Education, to connect on the events and experiences that define Youth Development in our lives and in the lives of young people now. The world has changed but young people still need the same Supports and Opportunities, so let’s talk about what do practitioners need to do to learn and grow alongside the people they serve and build community with their allies within the lab that is Youth Development Programming.

In season 7 episode 66, Woodland Joint Unified School District Superintendent Elodia Lampkin and Board President Rojelio Villagrana share the highlights of creating the "Woodland Community Call to Action: Our United Aspiration for Youth". Tune in to find out how the community of Woodland plans on making their city the place to be for youth and their families in the next decade.  The District and the City jointly approved the Call to Action on April 20, 2023, you can read more about it on the district website. 

In this episode, Felix Contreras discusses his journey to National Public Radio's Alt. Latino. A seasoned voice in music journalism, takes us behind the scenes of his journey covering Latinx artists and stories in the music industry. Gain a unique perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and untold stories that shape the narrative of Latinx musicians.From groundbreaking stories to the evolving landscape of musical narratives, this episode explores the dynamic intersection of culture, identity, and the ever-evolving soundscape. Tune in for an engaging exploration of the stories that resonate and the voices that continue to shape the soundtrack of Latinx culture.