Ep34 - Manger Baw, creating a new path for the Karen people
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Manger Baw (from Karen Educational Resources) has a goal of informing and connecting her fellow Karen community members to resources and information from across Omaha and Nebraska. As a young person, Manger has a wealth of knowledge and lived experiences that fuel her passion to help her historically-oppressed people carve out a new pathway going forward.
From her experiences growing up in a refugee camp, to adjusting to life in Nebraska, studying communications in college to now becoming a young professional, Manger shares with us so many powerful thoughts. She gives us historical context about the journey of the Karen people, and she shares strong ideas about how she would like to see the Karen community thrive here in the United States.
Join us for Episode 34 of Quest for Fire, the podcast!
#Nebraska #Karen #Burma #Myanmar #Omaha #LNK #Podcast
Mental Health & Masculinity
Two Vatos are joined by Miguel Estevez, mental health professional, to discuss the role of mental health in our communities and what we should focus on going forward.
DACA, Dreamers, and Nebraska
The Two Vatos are joined by Fatima Flores-Lagunas, from Omaha, to discuss how Nebraskans can push for common-sense reforms to our U.S. Immigration process, such as the American Dream & Promise Act of 2021 (#HR6). #Nebraska #Podcast
New Episode! with guest Danielle Helzer, from "Left in the Middle Pod"
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Danielle Helzer is the host of Left in the Middle Pod (Leftinthemiddlepod ), where she invites guests to discuss progressive ideas in conservative-leaning Nebraska. With a background in education, faith, and social justice, Danielle recounts her lived experiences and how they have shaped her into the person she is today. We discuss the calling to get politically engaged, how family and parenthood had a role in that, and how common ground can be found among many Nebraskans from across the political spectrum.
Having lived throughout different communities in Nebraska, Danielle has a thoughtful perspective on how to navigate through the political noise and divisiveness, and she speaks to the importance of policies and the tangible impacts they can have on people's lives.
Join us for Episode 32 of Quest for Fire, the podcast!
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#Podcast #Nebraska #LNK
Meat Packing Plant Worker safety - The Next Steps
Two vatos are joined by Gladys, from Courageous Mujer, to discuss the next few steps for the community, regarding meat packing plant worker safety. #Nebraska
Prison Reform? Prison overcrowding in Nebraska?
Two vatos are joined by Jason Witmer, street advocate, to talk about the role of incarceration in our Nebraska communities.
Paid Sick Leave? Meat Packer protections?
Two vatos talking about pieces of legislation that can impact the communities we come from.
Kevin Abourezk, raising awareness on issues affecting Native communities
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Kevin Abourezk is a father, a journalist, and a community advocate. As a Rosebud Lakota man in Lincoln, Nebraska, Kevin has lived many experiences that helped shape the stories that he tells through journalism, media, and within the various communities that surround him.
During our conversation, Kevin discusses his upbringing on the reservation, his school experiences in a rural South Dakota town, and his early pathway into journalism. We talk messaging and ideas, and navigating political differences through finding common ground. Kevin is a great communicator, and invokes many deep thoughts.
Join us for Episode 31 of Quest for Fire, the podcast!
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#Podcast #Nebraska #LNK
Ep30 - Juan Cangas, creativity & failure
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Juan Cangas is a youth motivational speaker that has reached audiences all across the United States. He has a passion for serving young people and helping them develop as leaders. Whether speaking to an auditorium full of high school students, or engaging immigrant & refugee youth in developing their own peer community, Juan has crafted a professional career that exemplifies his dedication to helping young people find their tribe and their voice.
During our conversation, Juan opens up about his own upbringing, and many of the hard lessons he had to learn along the way. He then unpacks how to approach the fear of failure, how to get past feeling like an imposter, and how to not rush to judging the particular adversity that life presents during any given moment. His communication style is very energetic and motivating, so get ready for a fun and very real conversation!
Follow Juan at: http://juancangas.com/ or on social media at @realjuancangas
Join us for Episode 30 of Quest for Fire, the podcast!
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Perseverance & Failure - Ep29 - clip
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Mike Semrad is the owner of Red Rebel Media, a multimedia marketing company in Lincoln, Nebraska. Over the past few years, Mike has cultivated a strong reputation in the local community, through his support of local music festivals and events, as well as hosting a small business roundtable as COVID19 began to affect many local businesses.
Throughout his life, Mike has demonstrated a love for creating art of various forms, including music and visual media. Growing up in a musical family, Mike has incorporated the arts into his professional life and he has a great perspective on the role of the arts in our daily lives. We also have a powerful discussion on media & messaging, especially with the divisive rhetoric affecting our society in 2020.
Learn more about Red Rebel Media at https://redrebelmedia.net/
Join us for Episode 29 of Quest for Fire, the podcast!
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"What is it going to take for us as a people to truly get our faith back into this political system?"
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Jaden Perkins is the host of "The Initiative", a program that dives into progressive politics and how it all relates to Omaha, Nebraska.
As a young person and as an activist, Jaden unpacks a perspective and a passion for changing the political narrative here in the heartland. From Jaden's experiences growing up, to getting involved with the Kara Eastman campaign for congress, Jaden brings a point of view that relates with many Americans: that of frustration with the political system, and the desire to see things change in a way that truly benefits the people.
During our conversation, Jaden assesses the political climate in Nebraska in 2020, we learn about Jaden's view on a variety of politicians and policies, and we hear about the importance of taking an active role in the community.
You can experience Jaden's show, "The Initiative", by visiting the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFQWR1HwKRwuPunNmCpSNw
Join us for Episode 28 of Quest for Fire, the podcast!
Content by: Romu Media LLC
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#Progressive #Politics
#Omaha #Nebraska #LNK
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