Welcome back to in our tribe! We kick off Season 7 with author of Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships From Challenging to Collaborative, Katie McCleary. In this episode she talks about challenges she had to face when deciding to co-write a book. Katie touches on practicing not being reactive to a situation but to be responsive, leaning into curiosity, and many more gems! Order Bridge the Gap on Amazon here!

In this episode of in our tribe, Kerry and Jason talk about the CIty of Lincoln and it's small town community feel. They talk about the growth of the community and what that means for the youth of Lincoln. Kerry and Jason talk about the Youth Development Plan and what it will look like for the young people of Lincoln.

On this episode, Monica, current member in Nueva Epoca's Cohort 4, speaks on her role as a Youth Coordinator at Sac Kids First. She talks about the origin of the organization and what they strive for to support the youth in the Sacramento region. Monica is very passionate about what she does and it clearly shows in this episode! To learn more about Sac Kids First click here and check out their Facebook page Sac Kids First Coalition and IG @sackidsfirst.

In this episode of in our tribe our YDN team discusses our 4 day, 10 hour work week. We disect what had worked for us and what kind of bumps that may come along with this approach. We also talk about how we use the extra day off. If you would like more information about the benefits of a 4/10 work week, click here!

In this episode of in our tribe Chaez Boswell, one of the producers of the Sacramento Sol Blume Music Festival, talks about how this festival came to life in 2018 at Cesar Chavez to now, 2023 at Discovery Park. Chaez speaks on how the team plans to continue making improvements from the festivals before and who we should expect to see on the main stages! Mark your calendars becasue this R&B, Alt. R&B and Hip-Hop Springtime Festival comes to Sacramento April 29th, and 30th. To learn more about the Sol Blume Music Festival & to buy your tickets, click here!

In this episode of in our tribe Artie & Julie from the Fresno Developing Regions Inclusive and Vibrant Economy Initiative speak about their roles as the Initiative Director & Program Officer for Racial Equity and Inclusion. They talk about the potential Fresno has for growth in various areas of the city, what their goals are to get there, and how the DRIVE Initiative helps Fresno reach their fullest potential.

In this episode of in our tribe Jason and Jose, from Lutheran Social Services, talk about homelessness surrounding college students. They talk about different programs that can help students in a time of need and the services their program provides. They touch on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how college campuses go about making students feel wanted and like they belong. To learn more about Lutheran Social Services and who they are, click here!

On the fourth episode of this season we are joined by Trina Camping. Trina discusses the 745.5 Square One, a Maker's Space in the Woodland Public Library. She discusses everything Square One has to offer such as a woodshop, electronics, textiles, etc. and how much of an impact it has in the Woodland community. To find out more about Woodland Public Library's Square One click here!

On the third episode of this season Dwight Taylor Sr., Personal & Professional Development Coach and Author of Domain Your Day, speaks about the power of effective communication and how the importance of building bridges instead of barriers. To take Dwight's online course, click here!

On the second episode of this season Dr. Stacey, founder of The Race and Gender Equity Project, speaks on what kind of leadership is not sustainable in the long run and how restful leadership helps do less so you can do more. To help Dr. Stacey's work please fill out the Restful Leadership Survey.