Moms Building Community

How can we protect our youth and families from the dangers of tobacco and build healthier communities for future generations?

In this episode of the Health Series, Moms Building Community Podcast and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast welcome Liliam Perez Avila, Senior Tobacco Control Manager for Community Rising through Education & Civic Engagement (CRECE), a project of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).

Together, we explore the importance of tobacco prevention, youth education, public health awareness, and the role families and communities play in creating healthier environments.

From understanding the risks of tobacco and vaping to empowering young people to make informed decisions, this conversation highlights the power of education, prevention, and community engagement.

Join us as we discuss how parents, educators, community leaders, and youth can work together to protect the next generation and build a healthier future for everyone.

Welcome to another episode of Your Vote, Their Voice, a special series presented by Moms Building Community Podcast and Tomorrow's Table Podcast.

Our mission is to create a nonpartisan platform where candidates have the opportunity to share their stories, their priorities, and their vision for the communities they hope to represent.

In this episode, we're joined by Jenny Leilani Callison, candidate for California State Assembly District 11.

We'll get to know the person behind the campaign, explore what inspired her to run for public office, and discuss the issues she believes matter most to families, youth, and communities across District 11.

Through Your Vote, Their Voice, we believe that informed communities are empowered communities. Our goal is to bring voters closer to the candidates, encourage meaningful conversations, and provide an opportunity for every voice to be heard.

Because your vote matters, and their voice deserves to be heard.

Nonprofit Spotlight

Presented by Solano Community Foundation

Episode 1: From Incarceration to Opportunity: How CEO Is Rebuilding Lives Through Employment

Welcome to Nonprofit Spotlight, a special podcast series in partnership with the Solano Community Foundation, where we highlight the incredible nonprofit organizations making a difference in our communities.

Every nonprofit has a mission, every mission has a story, and behind every story are people working to change lives.

For our very first episode, we're focusing on second chances, new beginnings, and the power of employment to transform lives.

For individuals returning to their communities after incarceration, finding employment can be one of the biggest challenges. But with the right support, resources, and opportunities, a new chapter is possible.

Today, we're honored to welcome Veronica Tarutani, Solano County Site Director for the Center for Employment Opportunities, also known as CEO.

CEO is dedicated to helping individuals returning from incarceration overcome employment barriers, gain valuable job skills, and create pathways toward financial stability and brighter futures.

We'll explore the work CEO is doing right here in Solano County, the challenges individuals face when rebuilding their lives, and how employment can strengthen not only individuals and families but entire communities.

Welcome to another episode of Your Vote, Their Voice, a special series by Moms Building Community Podcast, where we bring candidates and community members together through meaningful conversations.

In this episode, we sit down with Dotty Pritchard, candidate for Yolo County Supervisor, District 3, to learn more about her personal journey, connection to Yolo County, and what inspired her to run for public office.

We explore her vision for the community, the priorities she hopes to address, and how she plans to support local families, businesses, and residents.

Our mission is to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates, understand their perspectives, and make informed decisions at the ballot box.

Your Community. Your Questions. Your Vote. Their Voice. 🎙️

Thank you for listening to Moms Building Community Podcast, where every voice matters and every conversation helps build a stronger community.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Moms Building Community Podcast, where we bring voices together to strengthen families, empower communities, and inspire positive change.

In this episode, we sit down with Demetrius “Mr. Meech” Nelson, a dedicated father, mentor, and community leader who is making a meaningful difference throughout Solano County.

Through his work with fathers, youth mentorship, and community programs, Mr. Meech is helping men embrace fatherhood, become more present in their children's lives, and build stronger relationships with their families.

We explore his personal journey, the challenges fathers face, the importance of positive male role models, and how mentorship, accountability, and community support can help break cycles and create brighter futures for the next generation.

This conversation is about more than fatherhood. It's about showing up, leading by example, healing, and building stronger communities one family at a time.

Join us for a powerful conversation about the impact of fathers, the importance of community connections, and why every child deserves love, guidance, and support.

🎙️ Strong Fathers. Strong Families. Stronger Communities.

Introduction: In this episode of Moms Building Community and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast, we sit down with Pleasant Hill Mayor Zac Shess to learn more about his leadership journey, his connection to the community, and the priorities shaping Pleasant Hill today.

We talk about local leadership, community engagement, resources for families and youth, and what it takes to build a strong, connected city.

Join us as we get to know Mayor Shess beyond the title and hear more about his vision for Pleasant Hill and the people he serves.

Introduction: In this episode of Moms Building Community and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast, we continue our special election series, Your Vote, Their Voice, with Nikila Walker-Gibson, candidate for Mayor of Fairfield.

We sit down with Nikila to learn more about the person behind the campaign, what inspired her decision to run, her connection to the Fairfield community, and the issues and priorities she believes are most important to residents.

Our goal with Your Vote, Their Voice is to give candidates the opportunity to speak directly to the community while encouraging residents and young people to stay informed, ask questions, and become more engaged in local government.

Join us as we hear directly from Nikila Walker-Gibson about her experiences, priorities, and vision for the future of Fairfield.

Your community. Your questions. Your vote. Their voice.

Welcome to Moms Building Community Podcast and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast.

In this episode, we continue our community conversation about Measure V and hear the Vote Yes perspective.

Joining us are Drew Battaglia with the Vacaville Firefighters Association and GeorgeAnne Meggersmith, Vacaville resident and Assistant City Manager. They share why they are advocating for a Yes vote on Measure V, what they believe the measure could mean for Vacaville, and the issues they want residents to consider before Election Day.

We believe community conversations should include different voices and perspectives. Our goal is to raise awareness, encourage informed conversations, and give our community the opportunity to hear directly from those involved.

Different voices. Different perspectives. One community.

This episode represents the Vote Yes perspective on Measure V.

Welcome to Moms Building Community Podcast and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast.

In this episode, we continue our community conversation about Measure V, which Vacaville voters will consider on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Joining us are Juan Desmarais and Marc Reed, who are sharing the Vote No perspective on Measure V. They discuss their concerns about the measure, why they believe voters should reject it, and the questions they believe Vacaville residents should consider before Election Day.

Our goal is to bring different perspectives to the table so our community can hear directly from those involved, understand the arguments being made, and make their own informed decision at the ballot box.

This episode represents the Vote No perspective on Measure V.

YOUR VOTE, THEIR VOICE | CONGRESSMAN MIKE THOMPSON: CALIFORNIA’S 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

YOUR VOTE, THEIR VOICE | CONVERSATION WITH CONGRESSMAN MIKE THOMPSON

Moms Building Community Podcast and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast had the opportunity to sit down with Congressman Mike Thompson as part of our Your Vote, Their Voice series.

In this episode, Congressman Thompson discusses his 2026 re-election campaign, his experience representing the district, the issues he is hearing from communities across the region, and the priorities he believes are important moving forward.

Our Your Vote, Their Voice series is a nonpartisan platform that gives candidates and elected leaders an opportunity to share their perspectives directly with the community while giving voters the chance to hear from those seeking to represent them.

Your community. Your questions. Your vote. Their voice.