Join veteran #banker, Quentin Strode, President & CEO of NEW Community Investments, as he discusses the journey from large corporate banker to focusing on #community and the “smallest of the small” and the new platform, “Impresario" and their goal of facilitating capital access for entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Join CivitasLA for Episode 81, 'Crowdfunding Community' here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Starting her local government career as a Women’s Advisory Board member, to leading the City of West Hollywood Government (described as “1.9 square miles of the most fun you’ll ever have.”), CivitasLA extends our congratulations to Lindsey Horvath on her recent election to serve on the LA County Board of Supervisors, the largest county government in the country. We wish her every success. To hear more about Lindsey’s engagement in community, please catch Episode 58 here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Offering the largest selection of Black-owned wines, join entrepreneur LeAnn Jones, Co-owner of 1010WineandEvents as she shares the vision of having a place within the community they could come to and enjoy. Join the Jones sisters as we celebrate #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth. Hear Episode 80 here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Celebrating #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth, CivitasLA is joined by Leslie and LeAnn Jones, co-owners of 1010WineandEvents, and their sister, Lia Dias, owner of Hype Hair and Girl Cave LA as they share their passion for entrepreneurship learned from their grandfather. Hear the conversation in Episode 80 here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
If you’re in #BoyleHeights this weekend for Self Help Graphics & Art’s 49th annual “Dia De Los Muertos” celebration, stop in to local favorite, Casa Fina - Restaurant & Cantina, as shared by Episode 77 guests Josefina Lopez and Alfred Fraijo. Hear Josefina share some of her fave items on the menu and you can catch the conversation in “Community Spotlight” Boyle Heights” here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
CivitasLA extends best wishes for a very #HappyBirthday to Nora Houndalas of Le Petit Greek! Hear Nora share a few of her favorites in our conversation in Episode 62 here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
As we recognize both #AlzehimersAwarenessMonth and #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth, CivitasLA is joined by entrepreneur Dani Klein Modisett, Founder & CEO of Laughter On Call to discuss their work with patients experiencing Alzheimers and dementia. Learn more in Episode 79, “Creating Connection Through Laughter” here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Have a hankering for some #chilaquiles this weekend? Join CivitasLA past guests Gustavo Herrera (Arts for LA), Betty Avila (Self Help Graphics & Art), and Leticia Buckley (LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes) as they share their favorite spots for chilaquiles in our region.
CivitasLA was pleased to join several past #podcast guests, including Gustavo Herrera of Arts for LA for their first in-person #StateoftheArtsConference, held in DTLA at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, hosted by recent guest Leticia Rhi Buckley. Hear the importance of our creative communities in Episodes 11, 76, and 45 with Betty Avila at Self Help Graphics & Art here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
CivitasLA was pleased to hear from local business owner, LeAnn Jones of 1010WineandEvents, as she shared her perspectives on the economic impact of the Los Angeles Rams to the #Inglewood business community. Join our 75th episode with Rams executive, Kevin Demoff (Episode 75) as he discusses efforts to support local small businesses in the community - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Join CivitasLA as we continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in conversation with Arturo Sneider, Founding Partner & CEO of Primestor Development Inc as we discuss their work successfully investing in and developing in diverse communities across our region. Hear the conversation, Episode 78 here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
CivitasLA appreciated joining past guest Betty Avila of Self Help Graphics & Art for the launch of #DiaDeLosMuertos season. We look forward to their community festival on Saturday, Nov 5th, in #BoyleHeights. Get more info at www.selfhelpgraphics.com
As we recognize #IndigenousPeoplesDay, CivitasLA acknowledges the first “community” of residents who made the region their home, the Tongva people. We appreciated our conversation with Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, a member of the Wyandotte Nation and first Native American to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council, as he discusses his efforts to create this recognition day. Hear more of our convo in Episode 50 - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Serving as a #museum and #cultural center, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes recognizes the enduring cultural influence of #Mexicans, #Mexican Americans and all Latinas/Latinos in #LosAngeles. Join CivitasLA in conversation with Leticia Rhi Buckley, CEO, as we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth. Find Episode 76 here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Serving his 14th year in leadership of Super Bowl LVI champions, Los Angeles Rams, Kevin Demoff, COO, joins CivitasLA to discuss the impact the team has had since their return to #LosAngeles in 2016 and their ever-expanding engagement and investment in community. Join CivitasLA for Episode 75 here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Join CivitasLA for our latest #podcast convo with Ayahlushim Getachew (@ayahlushim), The T.A. Group & Kacy Keys (@keys2thekastle), Praxis Development Group, as they discuss their successes (and challenges) navigating the competitive world of #commercialrealestate development. Hear Episode 73 – ‘Women Building Community’ at the link in our bio.
CivitasLA thanks Ashley Little (@bossybynatureco) for capturing some great moments as the #CivitasLA #family gathered to celebrate two years of our podcast journey. Thank you to our great guests for their participation in and support of this effort! To learn more and to join us in this work, please visit the link in our bio.
Serving and leading community for more than three decades, join CivitasLA #podcast as we celebrate the leadership of Lorri Jean, outgoing CEO, @lalgbtcenter as she prepares to retire. Join us for Ep #68: ‘Championing Community’ at the link in our bio.
To catch mind-blowing programs during #PrideMonth, hear Revry Co-Founders Alia J. Daniels and Christopher J. Rodriguez share a number of new launches on our recent episode. Hear more in CivitasLA Episode 67, which you can find here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
Living in “Next on Sixth Apartments” in K-town during the onset of the pandemic, hear Alex Valente share how the issue of open space (or lack of) impacted him and informs his views of our diverse communities and his work developing multi-family communities in our region with the Trammell Crow Company. Join CivitasLA for Episode 65: 'Journaling LA' here - https://linktr.ee/CivitasLA
