**Hosts:** Rebekah Henderson and Samuel González
**Guest:** Dr. Les Hutchinson-Campos
In this episode of **Off Color**, hosts Rebekah Henderson and Samuel González welcome Dr. Les Hutchinson-Campos, an Indigenous scholar, activist, and former professor. Together, they delve into the complexities of the nonprofit industrial complex, the challenges within academia, and the personal toll of activism. Dr. Hutchinson-Campos shares their journey through various past lives—both metaphorical and spiritual—including working in emergency medicine, navigating systemic oppression in higher education, and embracing Indigenous practices and beliefs.
Rebekah also shares exciting personal news about her art exhibition and becoming a stock model, adding a lighter touch to a conversation rich with insights and profound experiences. The episode wraps up with the hosts and guest playing a fun celebrity guessing game, showcasing their camaraderie and offering a delightful end to a thought-provoking discussion.
Show Notes
**00:00:00 - Introduction**
- Rebekah and Samuel introduce the episode and welcome Dr. Les Hutchinson-Campos.
**00:05:00 - The Nonprofit Industrial Complex**
- Dr. Hutchinson-Campos explains the term "nonprofit industrial complex."
- Discussion on how nonprofits can perpetuate systemic oppression.
**00:10:00 - Past Lives and Academic Burnout**
- Dr. Hutchinson-Campos shares experiences of feeling like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
- Talks about burnout in academia and the nonprofit sector.
**00:15:00 - Unconventional Career Paths**
-Dr. Hutchinson-Campos recounts early jobs, including weed pulling and working in retail.
- Shares stories from working in an emergency room in rural California.
**00:25:00 - Lessons from Emergency Medicine**
- Discusses the desensitization in medical professions.
- Emphasizes the importance of maintaining humanity and compassion.
**00:30:00 - Journey Through Academia**
- Dr. Hutchinson-Campos talks about pursuing multiple degrees and becoming a professor.
- Explores challenges faced as a first-generation college student.
**00:40:00 - Spiritual Beliefs and Past Life Regression**
- Samuel shares experiences with past life regression.
- The group discusses beliefs around reincarnation and ancestral connections.
**00:50:00 - Rebekah’s Artistic Endeavors**
- Rebekah announces her upcoming art exhibition at ALSi Ceramics Gallery in Denver.
- Shares excitement about becoming a stock model and previews a new song.
**01:00:00 - Challenges in Academia and Activism**
- Dr. Hutchinson-Campos opens up about facing systemic racism and discrimination at Boise State University.
- Discusses the lack of support during the George Floyd protests and being forced to resign.
**01:10:00 - Health Struggles and Workplace Stress**
- Shares experiences with long COVID and a heart attack due to workplace stress.
- Emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting boundaries.
**01:15:00 - Founding the Mushroom Resilience Project**
- Introduces the new nonprofit focused on soil and water regeneration using mushrooms.
- Talks about working with Lucky (a previous guest) to support Indigenous communities.
**01:25:00 - Celebrity Guessing Game**
- The hosts and Dr. Hutchinson-Campos play a fun game, guessing celebrities based on clues.
**01:30:00 - Closing Remarks**
-Dr. Hutchinson-Campos shares where to find them on social media (@tortillas with four i's on Twitter).
- Rebekah and Samuel thank Dr. Hutchinson-Campos for joining and wrap up the episode.
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CONTACT THE SHOW: https://www.instagram.com/1ridescent1/
Links and Resources:
Dr. Hutchinson-Campos book https://upcolorado.com/utah-state-university-press/item/3942-privacy-matters
About Magazine(featuring additional work from Sylvie Pabion Martin)
Rebekah's Stock Model Photos on Shutterstock
Free Intelligence Test (entertainment purposes only)
Gallery Info for Rebekah's Art
