Best Luis Flores Podcasts (2025)

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Chosen Family, Community Care & Healing with Luis Cornejo 1:11:56

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In this episode of Tamarindo, we sit down with Luis Cornejo, licensed therapist and host of the Queer Magic Podcast, to explore the power of chosen family in queer and Latine communities. Luis shares their personal journey and the vital role chosen family has played in their life, both personally and professionally. We discuss the emotional and cul…

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S4E24: Trauma to The Brain and Where We Go From Here - Albert 'Jits' Hobaugh and Matt Domyancic. 1:04:37

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUN09. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Albert 'Jits' Hobaugh II - Served in the 12th Special Forces Group and later with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Albert's public service continued as he went on to be a paramedic, special agent, and tac…

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Why we need more Latine-led News Rooms with Lucy Flores 1:03:09

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Today's guest is Lucy Flores, a fierce advocate for our community and the co-founder of both Luz Media and the Latino Media Consortium. Lucy’s story is inspiring. She is one of 13 children who was raised primarily by a single parent, her dad, who worked multiple jobs to sustain the family. As a teen, she spent time in juvenile detention, but she ov…

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S4E23: Use of Force: California and Beyond – Brandon Sontag and Kenny Van Dyke. 1:02:36

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY22. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: President Brandon Sontag and Treasurer Kenny Van Dyke – California Force Instructors Association (CALFIA) - As a non-profit organization in California, our mission is to develop balanced and educat…

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Queer Joy & Celebration: Thriving Beyond Survival with Reyna Tropical 55:29

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On this episode of Tamarindo, we’re joined by the incredible Fabi Reyna of Reyna Tropical for a vibrant and soul-nourishing conversation about joy, healing, and the radical power of music as resistance. Fabi opens up about her creative journey, how she honors her ancestors through sound, and what it means to live and create with deep intention and …

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S4E22: Solutions Require The Right People In The Room - Jean Bota and Becky Wylie-Jardine. 56:33

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Executive Director Jean Bota and Director Becky Wylie-Jardine - Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association - ACCPA's goal is to ensure safety to Albertans and their communities through educatio…

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Blossoming: Tamarindo's live storytelling event with Que Me Cuentas 53:05

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This is a very special episode of Tamarindo featuring the true stories told live during our live storytelling event. The theme for the night was stories about Blossoming and it kicked off our spring break from the pod. Plus, we have a really exciting life update from our very own, Delsy Sandoval. Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Go…

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S4E21: Foreign Interference Is Closer Than It Appears - Detective-Sergeant John Khoshandish 55:02

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Detective-Sergeant John Khoshandish - unit commander for the York Regional Police Tactical Intelligence Unit, leading intelligence development on organized crime, and supporting national security, c…

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S4E20: Canada’s Evolving Role In A Precarious Environment – Jonathan Berkshire Miller 45:38

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Jonathan Berkshire Miller – is the co-founder and principal of Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory, Senior Fellow at the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI), and holds concurrent fellowships w…

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S4E19: Quick Reaction Force to Suicide Prevention - Mark Messina 54:38

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR29. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Mark Messina - Vice President for QRFup and a retired US Army Veteran whose organization and strategic leadership will bring the vision of QRFup across the nation. Mark's deference for the mission o…

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S4E18: Perilous Journalism & Living In Exile – Luis Najera 1:08:51

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Luis Horacio Najera - is an acclaimed journalist and crime analyst from Mexico who has lived in exile in Canada since 2008. He was the PEN Canada-George Brown Writer in Residence in Toronto, and rec…

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S4E17: Romantic Violence and (Anti)Racists – Arno Michaelis 48:43

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Arno Michaelis – filmmaker, speaker, and author of My Life After Hate and co-author of The Gift of Our Wounds. Arno WAS a founding member of what became the largest racist skinhead organization in t…

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Community-Driven Policy: Lessons from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation with State Senator Celina Villanueva and Executive Director Oswaldo Alvarez 47:58

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If you’re listening to this on Wednesday April 23rd, there’s still time for you to join us Tonight for our live storytelling event at 6:30pm in Highland Park, get free tickets at tamarindopodcast.com/live We met with representatives from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation to talk about their 2025 Raices Report and how it helps advanc…

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S4E16: A History on "Excited Delirium" and the Current Conversation - John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. 1:04:24

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR03. Co-host John Simpson. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. - serves as president and Chief Learning Officer of the Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, Inc. A former adm…

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Replay: Dolores Huerta on Tamarindo 29:43

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Join us on April 23 for our Live storytelling event. Get free tickets and details at tamarindopodcast.com/liveToday's episode is our chat with Dolores Huerta, activist, civil rights leader, feminist, and icon. She is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, which later became the UFW, and she continues to inspire, organize, and energi…

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S4E15: From Drug Kingpin to Law Enforcement Educator – Margarito “Jay” Flores Jr. 1:31:51

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR04. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Margarito "Jay" Flores Jr. - Jay and his twin brother were steeped in the narcotics business, establishing a pivotal distribution network for the Sinaloa cartel across Nort…

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Tamarindo Podcast is on Spring Break 2:52

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Hola Amiguis! We want to invite you to a live storytelling event called Blossoming happening on Wednesday April 23 at 6:30pm. Tamarindo is teaming up with Que Me Cuentas podcast to host a fun evening of live performances, connecting, and community! Join us and hear true stories told live by our talented Latine storytellers. This is a FREE event hos…

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S4E14: The Disinfectant for Disinformation - Marcus Kolga 41:45

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR26. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Marcus Kolga - the founder and director of DisinfoWatch and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier and CDA institutes. DisinfoWatch - a leading Canadian foreign disinform…

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S4E13: Rangers Lead the Way! – Lawson Magruder and Fred Kleibacker 1:15:09

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR10. Co-host John Simpson. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Lawson Magruder, LTG, US Army Retired - has led highly successful organizations in the military, industry, and academia sectors over the past 55 years…

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How to Make and Maintain Friendships, Plus Musical Guest QUITAPENAS 1:02:57

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Today, we are talking to members of the band QUITAPENAS, a high-energy band that blends Afro-Latin rhythms and tropical beats to create a vibrant, danceable sound that lifts the spirit and gets everyone dancing. Before that, Delsy and Brenda talk about the challenges and joys of making and maintaining friendships as adults—why it’s harder, what hel…

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S4E12: What Became Of...?: One Answer to the Calls for Service - Paige Arnone 59:00

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Paige Arnone - Founder of Firstgevity: E-RYT 500, YACEP, AZPOST Instructor. Firstgevity is a program dedicated to helping 1st responders thrive both on- and off-duty. A pers…

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Embracing Our Aging Bodies as Latinas: Navigating Cultural Expectations & Breaking Free from Diet Culture 58:15

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Delsy is back for this powerful conversation about how to accept our aging and changing bodies. We discuss how we’re embracing or attempting to embrace how we’re changing in our bodies, how cultural expectations on Latinas have impacted our perspectives, and how notions of what is “healthy” has evolved. Next, we speak to Dalina Soto, also known as …

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S4E11: A Learned Discussion on Hybrid Warfare - Cynthia Alkon and Scott McGregor 56:12

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR03. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Cynthia Alkon – Professor of Law, and Director of Criminal Law, Justice & Policy Program at Texas A&M University School of Law; Steering Committee Member and Senior Fellow o…

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90s Nostalgia with Artivist Julio Salgado (Part 2) 32:21

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90s Nostalgia with Artivist Julio Salgado Today’s episode is a two-part conversation with artist and activist Julio Salgado. Viewers can see Julio’s vibrant art work at immigrant rights rallies, the LA Times, or promoting one of LA’s greatest dance nights, Cumbiaton. Julio’s status as an undocumented, queer artivist has fueled the contents of his v…

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90s Nostalgia with Artivist Julio Salgado 1:05:29

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Today’s episode is a two-part conversation with artist and activist Julio Salgado. Viewers can see Julio’s vibrant art work at immigrant rights rallies, the LA Times, or promoting one of LA’s greatest dance nights, Cumbiaton. Julio’s status as an undocumented, queer artivist has fueled the contents of his visual art, which depict key individuals an…

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S4E10: The Possibility of Objective Journalism – Peter Klein 52:17

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR03. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Peter Klein – Emmy Award-winning journalist and full professor at UBC's School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founder of the UBC Global Reporting Centre. The intended ou…

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S4E9: North American Landscape of Law Enforcement Wellness and Fitness - Patrick Szpak 51:38

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Patrick Szpak - Physical Training Instructor at Edmonton Police Service, and Founder of Tactical Edge Wellness & Resiliency. Pat's story: chase experience, not opportunity. …

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How to Meditate with Rompe Founder Daniel Carrillo 36:17

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Born in Los Angeles, Daniel Carrillo has been practicing meditation for eight years and he uses it as a pathway to connect to Spirit while cultivating peace, joy, and balance in every aspect of his life. He is the founder of Rompe Coffee, a brand that honors his roots by sourcing beans from his family’s farm in Nayarit, Mexico. He is also the host …

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S4E8: A Real Discussion On Firearms And The Message Being Delivered – Chris Taylor. 1:04:21

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB06. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Chris Taylor – ATF Attache to Canada. Reading into the numbers and the messages being sent. Seized vs traced. Firearm types. Geographic differences. Consistency of investiga…

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Growing Our Message of Inclusion with Writer, Producer, and Entrepreneur Betsy Aimee Cardenas 48:26

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Today’s guest is Betsy Aimee Cardenas, a purpose-driven, entrepreneur, producer, writer and creative marketing expert who has dedicated her career to championing the Latinx community through various advocacy efforts. Betsy has also produced two podcasts for iheart radio “Out of the Shadows: Children of 86” and “Rep: A Story About the Stories We Tel…

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S4E7: Environments of Failure and Lasting Success - Dr. Johanna Pagonis. 1:06:26

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Dr. Johanna Pagonis - Founder and CEO - Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting. The story behind Dr. Pagonis' drive. Who does the "boys club" actually work for? Nature vs N…

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Joy and Self-care in the Era of Chaos with Therapist Daniela Sarmina 50:50

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We talk to our friend and therapist Daniela Sarmina and ask her to share with us some helpful resources and tips on how we can cope with the chaos that's been around us since the election. Daniela, or Dani as we like to call her, is a licensed therapist, creative, and student of life. Born in Mexico City and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, she dr…

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S4E6: Misinfo to Disinfo, and The Money Trail to Truth - Gregory Carpenter 1:10:05

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Gregory Carpenter - Co-Owner - CW Pensecc. This one is pretty straightforward. Misinformation, to Disinformation, and Truth Sourcing and following the money. ----more---- RE…

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Meet Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš : The Latina Championing Global Ocean Conservation 44:23

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On this episode we welcome back climate justice leader, Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš and discuss her unwavering commitment to keep our oceans clean and to galvanizing the Latine community to get involved. We discuss the threat that this administration poses on climate conservation efforts, and what lessons we can take from environmental disasters like …

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S4E5: Border Security in the Face of U.S. Concerns - Brian Sauve 44:06

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Brian Sauve - President and CEO - National Police Federation. Recommendations for strengthening Canada/U.S. border. Each of the four recommendations examined in more depth. …

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Rooted in Empowerment: Robyn Moreno on Ancestral Wisdom, Curanderismo, and Finding Your Ser 49:28

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Our guest today is Robyn Moreno, a storyteller, meditation teacher, practitioner of Curanderismo, and Emmy-nominated TV host. She’s worked tirelessly as a cross-platform storyteller, mentor, and thought leader to stand up, speak out, and highlight stories and issues that matter to Latinas and W.O.C. We talk about her latest book: Get Rooted and exp…

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Authentic Storytelling and Why it Matters with Vanessa Vancour 47:04

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This week on the pod, Vanessa Vancour joins Brenda to discuss the power of authentic storytelling, how we can all be savvy consumers of media, and why it’s more important than ever before to seek out and celebrate community as we enter this new era. Vanessa is a Mexican-American, Award-winning storyteller, bilingual editorial consultant, and Latinx…

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S4E4: Artificial Intelligence Within Law Enforcement – Ron Anderson and Anthony Odoardi. 50:18

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Ron Anderson of the Edmonton Police Service and Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi of the Peel Regional Police. AI in policing. Can we do it…

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You, Transformed with Wendy Amara 44:29

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This is a rough week for our beloved Los Angeles, the home of this podcast. Several of our Tamarindo past guests have lost homes and thousands have been directly affected. We are thinking about everyone whose lives have been disrupted by this massive disaster and about everyone who is stepping up to help. To help the most vulnerable, please donate …

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S4E3: A Personal Account of Sex Trafficking: Part 2 – Callie Love – Founder of Phoenix Arise Foundation. 1:47:33

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN02. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Callie’s life story. The escape to freedom and the Foundation. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/ P…

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S4E2: Edmonton Police Service: 2024 In Review and Looking Forward. 48:56

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Original Recording Date: 2024DEC13. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: A sit-down with the three Deputy Chiefs of the Edmonton Police Service. Addressing public safety. Open drug use. Violence. State of the Service. Staffing and member wellness. Looking ahead. ----more---- REFERENCES …

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S4E1: A Personal Account of Sex Trafficking: Part 1 – Callie Love – Founder of Phoenix Arise Foundation. 1:45:19

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Original Recording Date: 2024DEC30. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Callie’s life story. Formative years through late teens. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/ Profile…

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Reaching Our Financial Goals with Savvy Ladies 53:13

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Today’s episode is brought to you by SavyLadies.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to take control of their financial futures. Savvy Ladies is providing women with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions, plan for the future, and achieve long-term financial independence. To tell us a bit more about this…

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S3E52: Risk, Ego, Clarity - Chris Aboussafy - Retired Phoenix PD and Owner of Bishop One Training. 1:04:34

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Original Recording Date: 2024DEC09. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chris' background. F.A.I.D. - Fugitive Apprehension Investigations Detail Turning it around - tactics to cultural issues. Big change in risk management and learning from others. Tr…

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S3E51: Leader, Authenticity, Performance - Tim Ulmer - Chief of Leadership Performance with On Step, LLC.. 57:20

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Tim's background. Leadership Development. How one is developed and what it looks like in high performing organizations. Who is at the forefront? Authentic leadership. Genuine acts …

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S3E50: Chaos, Politics, Horizon - Dale McFee - Chief of Police for the Edmonton Police Service. 49:31

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chaos University occupation / campus protests. Politics Geopolitics - working with both sides. Municipal politics, policing, problems. Navigation centre and helping those in need. …

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S3E49: Wellness, Development, Blue Grit - Eric Tung - Podcaster and Commander with Kent Police Department. 58:45

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Eric’s story. Wellness in policing. Departmental help – proactive vs reactive on the issues. Dealing with recent events in the U.S. Race in policing and community relationships. Er…

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Feminists for Racial, Economic, & Gender Justice: Women’s Foundation CA 49:59

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As we process the 2024 Election, we meet with our friends from the Women's Foundation of CA, a statewide, publicly supported foundation dedicated to achieving racial, economic, and gender justice by centering the experience and expertise of communities most impacted by systemic injustice. We speak to the organization's first Latine CEO, Bia Vieira …

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S3E48: Public Safety, Roles, Responsibilities - Michael Janz - Councillor for the City of Edmonton. 1:04:57

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Michael's story and path to politics. Suspicions of the system. Benefits and power. Running a city. Budgets, decisions, allocation. Policing. Ride-along with the Gang Suppression T…

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Richard Cabral and Healing through Theater 31:55

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Richard Cabral is an Emmy-nominated actor, producer, writer and storyteller. His story is one of resilience, having battled addiction, incarceration, and generational trauma. Recorded before a live audience at Cal State Los Angeles, Richard generously opens up to us about his personal story, how he first discovered his talent for writing, and what …