District 3 Podcast

Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with the remarkable former Arkansas Senator, Joyce Elliot. As a passionate advocate for social justice and education, Senator Elliot has dedicated her career to making a positive impact on the lives of Arkansans and beyond. In this enlightening interview, we delve into Senator Elliot's tireless efforts to pass the Dream Act in Arkansas, a critical piece of legislation aimed at providing opportunities and legal protections for undocumented young immigrants. We explore the challenges she faced during the legislative process and gain valuable insights into the importance of fostering inclusivity and compassion in our communities. Senator Elliot's deep connection to Arkansas is a prominent theme throughout our conversation. From her childhood in the heart of the state to her tenure in the Arkansas Senate, she shares personal anecdotes and reflects on the rich history and cultural fabric that have shaped her advocacy work. Her unwavering commitment to representing the voices of underrepresented communities and amplifying their concerns shines through as she discusses her experiences navigating the political landscape. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as we uncover the multifaceted journey of Senator Joyce Elliot, a trailblazer who has left an indelible mark on Arkansas and beyond. Her resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice serve as an inspiration to all who seek to create a more equitable and inclusive society.

We sat down with Vicky Hernandez and Alma Garcia from VIVA Insurance and talked about their annual Backpack Giveaway in Springdale, Arkansas. Every year they give out about 800 backpacks and have a positive impact on the lives of many kids. We ask them about the origins of the event and what it means to them.

Irvin and his wife Mayra Esquivel sat down to talk about her journey in applying for Advanced Parole while on DACA to travel back to Mexico for her first time in 29 years. This episode is loaded with emotions and feels. We also recorded it very late at night on our kitchen table. Make sure you give it a listen.

On this episode we sat down with Nate Walls. Nate Walls is the founder of Second Hand Smoke NWA which is a catering company in Northwest Arkansas. He is also the Co Founder of Second Helping NWA. A local non profit that feeds those in need in our community. Nate is a gem of our community and we look forward to you listening to this episode to learn about what he's working on at the moment!

For this episode we were joined by Katarina Derrick who is an organizer for NWA Social Club and the Founder of Hot Girl Walk NWA. Two movements created for women to meet other women in their community and have a good time while doing it.

This is a fun episode you'll want to hear and hopefully get your Hot Girl Walk going. :)

Joining us this week is the Program Director and Co Founder of Music Moves, Anthony Ball!

We talk about the now annual Freedom Festival he organizes every year in Downtown Springdale, Arkansas to celebrate Juneteenth.

Make sure you check out the Freedom Festival this Sunday June 27th, 2023 at the Shiloh Square in Springdale.

We sat down with local musical artist Haley Madison and talked about her musical inspirations, her musical journey so far and her new musical video "Call Me' that's out now on Youtube. Listen to this episode to learn about one of Arkansas's up and coming talents performing near you!

No guest for this episode but we sit down and just talk about things happening in our lives and let you know about some cool things happening around town this weekend!

Ricardo Cardenas helps run a daily show in the weekdays called "Los Hijos de La Mazorka.' That show which he helps host is one of the most listened to radio shows in the entire state, arguably the most listened to. On this episode we sit down with him and talk about his journey from El Salvador to his current work in Northwest Arkansas. Check out this episode and get to know more about El Gallo and how he's mastered his voice in so much of his daily work.

On this episode we sat down with friend of the pod Francisco "Frisco" Valencia to talk about how he's been lighting up the local comedy scene since the last time we spoke with him last year. He'll be performing this Thursday at Black Apple in Downtown Springdale!