Join Tiffany as she sits down and reflects on lessons learned and what 2026 will hold. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the conversation. See you in 2026!

Join Tiffany Wolfe as she chats with Pascha Madrid, an Indigenous artist from Isleta Pueblo. We chat about how she became an artist which developed from the need to take care of her horse’s medical expenses to showing at artist markets. This conversation weaves us through her journey as a full time creative, she shares the challenges, and the fun experiences.You will enjoy this convo as we dive into what artist life looks like, grab a seat, you are right on time!Pascha Madrid, an Indigenous artist from Isleta Pueblo New Mexico, whose work blends tradition, personal discovery, and a deep love for Pueblo art. She creates authentically Native-made beadwork, weaving, and digital art inspired by her culture. Pascha continues to explore fiber arts and spinning while preserving and celebrating Pueblo creativity. IG: @BathurCreationsEtsy: https://bathurcreations.etsy.com

Join Tiffany as she sits and chats with the talented portrait artist, Randi Nuanes (Luiseño/ San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians). They discuss what it takes to get into art gallery spaces, networking, and painting techniques. This is a fun chat about daily life as an artist and the grit and stick to it mindset you need. Grab a chair you are right on time!Randi Nuanes (Luiseño/ San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians) is a portrait artist born and raised in Southern California. Her preferred medium is acrylic paint, she does experiment with many mediums such as: oil paint, ink, pastels/ charcoal, clay, paper cutouts, textile work, and have even used 100% makeup in my portraiture.More about Randi:https://www.instagram.com/randinuanes...https://www.studioace.org/exhibition-...  / 919138723582178    / 919138723582178  https://temeculaca.gov/1227/Galleries

Join Tiffany Wolfe as she chats with YoNasDa LoneWolf (Oglala Lakota) about her journey and amazing life. They discuss Native activism in the 70s, the "crab in the barrel" mentality and how the community can expand, and how she is living with chemotherapy treatment. This is an episode you will want to hear. Pull up a chair you are right on time.

Born amidst the activism of the American Indian Movement with shared Oglala Lakota and African American heritage, Queen YoNasDa LoneWolf is a multifaceted force for justice whose career bridges entertainment and community building. Transitioning from a background in hip hop and choreography to becoming a nationally recognized advocate, she champions "edu-tainment" through initiatives like #BMoreYouthRise and philanthropic efforts such as Hip Hop 4 Flint. Her relentless dedication to social justice has earned her honors like "Queen YoNasDa Appreciation Day" in South Fulton, Georgia, and features in global media outlets. Today, despite a diagnosis of Stage 4 Lung Cancer, she continues to embody resilience through her "Revolutionary Healing" platform, offering holistic wellness workshops and serving as an enduring beacon of hope, empowerment, and cultural pride.

Shop her shop: https://getcrowned.net

Queen YoNasDa LoneWolf:

https://www.queenyonasda.com

https://www.instagram.com/queenyonasda/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/@CertifiedSquadShow/videos

Join Tiffany Wolfe as she chats with the talented Shauna White Bear, owner of White Bear Moccasins. We discuss her journey as an entrepreneur and artist. She is carrying the torch of moccasin making, handmade moccasins in the US by an Indigenous artist. She shares her story of learning how to make them, and then teaching others. You will hear about the Pow-wow pitch, Macklemore, and learn about bison hide! Pull up a chair, you are right on time!Shauna White Bear is a self taught moccasins maker, and founder of White Bear Moccasins based in Bozeman, MT. She is an enrolled member of MHA Nation. White Bear Moccasins create modern style moccasins with traditional flair, made out of Bison leather. Every pair are hand crafted by an Indigenous moccasin maker.More about Shauna and White Bear Moccasins:https://www.tiktok.com/@whitebearmocshttps://www.instagram.com/white_bear_moccasins/?hl=enhttps://www.whitebearmoccasins.com/shop

This weeks guest is the brilliant and inspiring, Mary Descheeny-Reyna, MSW, TMP, THRP II. Mary is the CEO of Indigenous Workplace Solutions, and she shares insight into what workplace wellness looks like. From cultural workplace policy, to what reciprocal leadership looks like, this episode is full of inspiration and amazing conversation. Pull up a seat, you are right on time.

Mary Descheeny-Reyna, MSW, TMP, THRP II is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, where she was born and raised. Her professional path is shaped by a strong foundation in both Human Resources- Employee Relations and Social Work, a combination that brings depth to her understanding and approach to workplace dynamics. Mary approaches workplace challenges with insight, empathy, and precision. She sees each engagement as an opportunity not only to assess, but to coach those she works with, fostering growth through respect and culturally responsive support.

Mary holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, and is a Tribal Human Resources Professional II (THRP II) and a Tribal Management Professional (TMP). She is deeply inspired by the vision of fair and healthy Indigenous workplaces. Therefore, she empowers Indigenous organizations in creating respectful, responsive and resilient environments where all voices are honored.

Mary has led numerous workplace investigations & assessments, conflict resolution processes, employment hearings, HR training and policy reviews.  She credits her tireless work ethic, meticulous nature, and dedication to high-quality work to the values instilled in her by her reservation upbringing and community. Mary is always striving to build spaces where accountability, balance, and harmony are not only practiced—but lived.

More about Mary:

indigenousworkplacesolutions.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-d-50700911b/

This week Tiffany sits down with Casandra to share story about healing, family, and being your authentic self. Casandra weaves a beautiful basket of storytelling. Every moment of the episode holds wisdom and uplifting moments. I hope you enjoy this episode and please take a moment to LIKE - SHARE - SUBSCRIBE.Casandra Stouder, Indigenous Leader Who Carries Seen and Unseen Medicines of Indigenous Wellness, Community Empowerment Specialist, and proud member of the Seminole and Navajo (Diné) tribes. Cas is a Sacred knowledge keeper walking in two worlds, awakening ancestral medicine to heal seven generations forward and back. Drawing inspiration from her ancestors and a personal path of profound resilience and recovery, Casandra dedicates her 22 years of experience as a prevention expert to serving Native communities across the nation. Currently, she collaborates with Tribal communities as an Indigenous Prevention Specialist and Consultant, using wellness and social justice frameworks to promote Hózhó (the Diné principle of walking in beauty and balance) and advocate for equitable maternal health outcomes and holistic wellbeing for Native families.Through ceremony and innovation her initiatives aren't just transforming systems - they're restoring the circle of Indigenous wellness. For those called to journey toward collective liberation, our paths are meant to cross.More on Cas:  / casandra-s-75893a36a  Warm Embers:  / warmemberspodcast    / warmemberspodcast  Tiffany Wolfe:  / uc8xjlfd4oxabxy2j6dwqocg     / tiffanyawolfe  

Join us as Nanibaah (Navajo) shares her journey in music, songwriting, and her gifted insight. Nanibaah gives us a peek behind the scenes of her craft, the music industry, and spirituality. This a conversation you don't want to miss.nihookááʼ diyin dineʼé (Earth Surface People) Album:https://earthsurfacepeople.bandcamp.com/album/nihook-diyin-dine-earth-surface-peopleMore about Nanibaah:https://www.instagram.com/nanibaah/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nanibaah_

Join Tiffany as she sits with Tenille K. Campbell, PhD. They chat about 'Indian Love Poems', empowerment, matriarchy, and what does a contemporary Indian look like? This is a fun and meaningful conversation, pull up a chair, you are right on time!----Tenille K. Campbell is a Dene and Métis artist from English River First Nation, SK. She completed her MFA in Creative Writing at UBC and holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Saskatchewan. Her poetry collections, #IndianLovePoems (Signature Editions, 2017) and Nedi Nezu (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2021), focuses on Indigenous Erotica – using humour, storytelling, and sensuality to reclaim and explore ideas of Indigenous sexuality. She is the artist behind sweetmoon photography, specializing in capturing Indigenous stories throughout Canada. She currently resides in Saskatoon, SK.Tenille K. Campbell: https://www.instagram.com/sweetmoonphoto/Indigenous Business highlight:https://clayandrain.com

In this episode of Warm Embers, I sit down with Dr. Jill Fish, a member of the Tuscarora Nation, to have an honest and uplifting conversation about mental health, healing, and therapy. We discuss what to expect when starting therapy, the importance of culturally grounded healing, and the courage it takes to seek support.I chose to feature Dr. Fish in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, to shine a light on the power of community, conversation, and care.Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time, supporting a loved one, or seeking new perspectives on wellness, this conversation offers guidance, reflection, and hope.✨ If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.----Jill Fish is a licensed psychologist and owner of Fish Psychotherapy & Consulting. Jill earned her PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2020 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in health services research at the Minneapolis VAHCS in 2023. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on promoting Native American and Indigenous peoples’ well-being across the lifespan. She is broadly interested in how Native peoples use their histories and cultures to overcome oppression and to support their healthy functioning. Jill is from the Tuscarora Nation of Western NY where she was born and raised until she moved to Saint Paul, MN in 2014, where she currently lives with her husband and son.----More about Dr. Fish:https://www.instagram.com/fishuponast...https://www.fishpsychotherapy.comIndigenous Joy Worksheet:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JkZf...