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.

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Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programing. Join the fellas as we visit a conversation from earlier in the summer with between David, Langston and current At Large Denver City Councilwoman, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez (SGG). A 4th generation Denver North High graduate and former House District 4 state representative. We get to hear about SGG's experience as a mother, wife, community member and OG denverite, more than being an elected official. In the pursuit of honoring and humanizing our leaders as people we invite our listeners to see one our most deeply connected leaders as a holistic person. And ask yourself what kind of ancestor do you want to be?

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Following up our DPS board candidate episodes, we wanted to have some meaningful conversation with key players across this city connected to the pulse of the current state of education in Denver. This episode finds our guys having a conversation with two school practitioners. Current DSST Green Valley 8th grade Literature teacher, Janei Maynard. With Janei, Patton Lowell a current Denver Scholarship Foundation advisor at Denver South High school, joined us for discussion. Stay tuned as Langston and David have some more interesting conversations with people implementing the work in the city.

Following up our DPS board candidate episodes, we wanted to have some meaningful conversation with key players across this city connected to the pulse of the current state of education in Denver. This first episode finds the fellas having a conversation with one former DPS board member and current Assistant Majority representing Colorado House District 7, Jennifer Bacon. Alongside, Rep. Bacon we have former teacher, current professor and outgoing district 3 board member for DPS, Dr. Carrie Olson. Stay tuned as Langston and David have some more interesting conversations with people implementing the work in the city.

Welcome to a special edition of Backyard Brilliance, where the fellas are hosting the candidates for Denver Public Schools Fall 2025 school board of education election. This episode is with a District 4 candidate Timiya Jackson. Tune into this week of 10/14-10/17 as we release conversations from candidates from all the districts up for election.

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Welcome to a special edition of Backyard Brilliance, where the fellas are hosting the candidates for Denver Public Schools Fall 2025 school board of education election. This episode is with a District 4 candidate Jeremy Harris. Tune into this week of 10/14-10/17 as we release conversations from candidates from all the districts up for election.

Disclaimer: Ednium: The Alumni Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidates or political parties. This interview is for educational purposes only and is intended to inform the public about issues related to public education and community leadership.

Welcome to a special edition of Backyard Brilliance, where the fellas are hosting the candidates for Denver Public Schools Fall 2025 school board of education election. This episode is with a District 4 candidate Michelle Quattlebaum, who currently serves as district 4's board member, seeking reelection. Tune into this week of 10/14-10/17 as we release conversations from candidates from all the districts up for election.

Disclaimer: Ednium: The Alumni Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidates or political parties. This interview is for educational purposes only and is intended to inform the public about issues related to public education and community leadership.

Welcome to a special edition of Backyard Brilliance, where the fellas are hosting the candidates for Denver Public Schools Fall 2025 school board of education election. This episode is with a District 3 candidate Scott Esserman. Who currently sits as an at large board member, looking to be reelected now in district 3. Tune into this week of 10/14-10/17 as we release conversations from candidates from all the districts up for election.

Disclaimer: Ednium: The Alumni Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidates or political parties. This interview is for educational purposes only and is intended to inform the public about issues related to public education and community leadership.

Welcome to a special edition of Backyard Brilliance, where the fellas are hosting the candidates for Denver Public Schools Fall 2025 school board of education election. This episode is with a District 3 candidate DJ Torres. Tune into this week of 10/14-10/17 as we release conversations from candidates from all the districts up for election.

Disclaimer: Ednium: The Alumni Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidates or political parties. This interview is for educational purposes only and is intended to inform the public about issues related to public education and community leadership.

Welcome to a special edition of Backyard Brilliance, where the fellas are hosting the candidates for Denver Public Schools Fall 2025 school board of education election. This episode is with an District 3 candidate Caron Blanke. Tune into this week of 10/14-10/17 as we release conversations from candidates from all the districts up for election.

Disclaimer: Ednium: The Alumni Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidates or political parties. This interview is for educational purposes only and is intended to inform the public about issues related to public education and community leadership.