This week we sit down with Liloni Ramos, a John F. Kennedy grad who has returned to Denver to reinvest in her home city and advocate for the next generation of Denver Public Schools students. She gives us game and shares her journey through the education system and how navigating two worlds throughout her college experience has shaped her vision. Excited for Liloni to be back in the city and to see how we collectively grow from her brilliance!

Denver Artist Spotlight: Ronny Flukes ft. 3lack - "Da Mans" from his upcoming album 'Insecure' dropping in May!

This week we sit down with Ednium's Cofounder and Engagement Manager Perla Bustillos. She shares with us her journey to Ednium, her why behind supporting those who are undocumented, and her vision to help people be seen and heard. 

Denver Artist Spotlight - Kid Astronaut (Feat. Mayzin) No Consequence from his 2021 project entitled 'Cosmos'

This week we have the pleasure of connecting with Gerardo Munoz who was recently named the Colorado Teacher of the Year. We speak about his approach to teaching, how his upbringing informs his perspective, and learn about his platform heading into 2021. 

This week's Denver Artist Spotlight is Taurean ft Wil Guice - Dreamer

https://soundcloud.com/taureannelson/taurean-ft-wil-guice-dreamer

This week we sit down with current Vice President of the Denver Public Schools Board of Directors and new elected State Representative. We share with her the priorities of Ednium: The Alumni Collective, learn about what it means to lead in this city particularly for Black Women, and get a chance to see how Jen's journey informs her thinking with is community and student focused first. 

Denver Artist Spotlight: Ronny Flukes - "Pressured Diamond" from his recently released EP entitled "Channel Enlightenment"

https://open.spotify.com/track/5U4k3pDOoYBs2iszYLMxuJ?si=2_RaKpzGS-GmGHr8ClC-8w

This week we sit down with Danny Rodriguez, a Abraham Lincoln Alum, who is currently in branch leadership at Canvas Credit Union. We talk about fatherhood, experiences growing up, and how we are looking to move forward and build.

Denver Artist Spotlight: TeeRay Esq - "The Cave" - from the 2019 project entitled "The Imposter Phenomenon" 

https://soundcloud.com/teerayesq/the-cave-imposter-phenomenon-teeray?in=teerayesq/sets/imposter-phenomenon-ep-teeray

This week we connect with Stephanie Lopez a woman who always finds a way to help others find confidence and greatness. We touch on what it means to be a good ancestor, the responsibility of growth, and the pains of no longer being hip (ha). Overall Stephanie speaks to continuous growth and the supports that enabled her to live out her passion.

Denver Artist Spotlight: TheycallhimAP - "Space Jam" from his 2020 project "Dedicated

This week we sit down with State Senator Elect James Coleman. From East Denver, Senator Coleman has dedicated his life to service and building Denver. We talk about his journey, what leadership means to him, and what is needed to move things forward. 

Denver artist spotlight: Lecrae - "Nuthin" from his 2014 album entitled "Anomaly".

https://open.spotify.com/track/1eQVJBZgGIfd37vI63cR4f?si=WwQDtvFzRHONc1s-nJSiUA