Burn The Wagon

<p>On this episode, Miguel Franco, aka G-Heaven, shares his journey from Santa Cruz roots to becoming an artist and community organizer. He discusses gentrification, his Salvadorian heritage, art, mental health, and...

<p>On this episode of Burn the Wagon, host and guest Jackie Fawn discuss the intersection of identity, environmental advocacy, and the role of art in community activism. Jackie shares her experiences as a WASHO member...

<p>The Indigenous Cats come on the show to talk about their journey as hip hop artists, the importance of having ceremony in your life, and their up-coming show on January 24th in Santa Cruz, California.</p>

<p>Ken engages in a heartfelt conversation with artist Ken Mayfield, exploring his journey from sports to art, the importance of community and mentorship, and the transformative power of sobriety. Ken shares insights...

<p>Lady Shug speaks with me about the intersections of indigenous culture, their journey as a drag performer, and how drag intersects with their activism like feeding and clothing the un-housed community.</p>

<p>On this episode of the Burn the Wagon podcast, Priest Martinez discusses the importance of cultural heritage, financial literacy, and community engagement among tribal members. He emphasizes the need for revitalizing...

<p>on this episode Auntie Mo leads a panel with Gramma Jo and Aunt Del talking about the rules they learned growing up, the paths they took and what it took for them to come back to traditional ways and much more. </p>

<p>Steph Little Bird speaks with me about the complexities of indigenous idesntity and gives us insights into their new childerens book they are writing and illustrating. We also discuss how art can be a powerful medium...

<p>Theresa and I talk about or shared experiences of being adopted and why its important to tell our stories. She also explains her ongoing fight to get her families land back, Felix Cove, in Tomales Bay.</p><p>To...

<p>We welcome back Eric for his second appearance on the podcast. He tells us stories of his journey as an artist and gives thanks to his friends and family who supported him along the way. Eric also talks about whats...

<p>Lee is a talented photographer/artist who speaks with me about his tribe's culture, community engagement, and his journey of photographing the punk scene.</p>

<p>Alex Suniga is a chef out of Santa Cruz. We talk about the value in sharing cultures with food and the ways in which food brings people together and creates community. </p>

<p>My guest Duelle Gore grew up on the rez in Florida playing basketball and wrestling gators. He went on to play basketball professionally in places like Mexico and London. We talk about his non-profit Rez famous mvmt...

<p>I recently got the opportunity to go on our local radio, KGUA 88.3. There I spoke with Peggy Berryhill where we talked about the beginning of Burn the Wagon, where I get my inspiration from, and where I want to take...

<p>Isaac comes to discuss growing up in major farming town like Watsonville, CA, the importance of going to places like Standing Rock and being on the front lines of a social movement. I thank Isaac for inspiring me...