In episode 77, Jimmie Joe (Navajo) talks about: how he started running 100 mile races, tips to training for ultra marathons, tips to avoid overtraining/injuries, and the mental and physical aspects of running 24 hour races.

 

Episode sponsored by www.navajostore.com

 

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In episode 76, Sean McCabe (Navajo) discusses the challenges of running a business on the reservation, how he over came the fear of failure, the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a business, what Navajos need to do to be prosperous, and what the future looks like for Native Americans. 

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In episode 75, Kreig Benally (Navajo & Apache) talks with me about how he started mixing music and the keys to producing popular content. In fact, one of his videos has over 2 million views on Youtube. Follow Neon Nativez on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNi__fnadTM

 

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In episode 74, Tacey M. Atsitty (Navajo) chats about the highlights of her career, how she became a writer, her opinion about modern Dine women, her advice to future writers, and the release of her latest book, "Rain Scald." You can purchase her book at: http://taceymatsitty.com.

PC: Dorothy Grandbois

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In episode 73, Damen Bell-Holter (Haida) discusses his experience about playing professional basketball, the rigors of traveling as a pro, the importance of eating healthy and training. Damen is one of the first Native Americans to play basketball professionally. He signed a contract with the Boston Celtics and then played professionally around the world. Damen is available to conduct skills camps and to speak with youth about his experiences. Contact him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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In episode 72, Dr. Christine Ami (Navajo) talks about the Navajo Cultural Arts Program (NCAP) at Dine College, the importance of teaching business skills to Native entrepreneurs, the BA in Navajo Psychology, keys to completing her Ph.D., and her struggle with homesickness while away at college. Check out NCAP https://www.navajoculturalartsprogram.org

 

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In episode 71, Ariana Young (Navajo) discusses: ke based self awareness, how she deals with winning and losing pagents, her kinalda experience, and her perspective of Navajo taboos. Contact her mom Ann Young on Facebook for speaking engagements with your students.

 

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In episode 70, Jordan A. Johnson (Navajo) talks about the keys to succeeding at NYU and Harvard, overcoming homesickness, securing college funding, the importance of Navajo culture, and restorative justice.

 

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In episode 69, Kamryn Bennett (Navajo, Papago & Pima) discusses playing football for the California Bears. Additionally, he explains balancing college life, maintaining a competitive advantage and the keys to playing college football.

 

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In episode 68, Mr. Leland Becenti (Navajo) talks about the role of Navajo men. He further discusses the songs that a father sings during the various stages of their child's life and how men and women are not supposed to be affectionate during the day. Lastly, Mr. Becenti explains why people need to keep their house clean.

 

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