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Hosted by NCAIED · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 56 episodes
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Welcome to Native Edge! Join us as we discuss success stories, small businesses, access to capital, and the vibrant spirit of Indigenous business owners and leaders. But it's not all business here - we also know how to have a good time! So grab a seat, tune in, and let's dive into this dynamic world together!
NCAIED hosts Native Edge, a business show with 56 episodes published.
Any questions or comments please send here! For episode 55 we're back in our Mesa studio with Katie Oyan, President and CEO of IndiJ Public Media, the parent company of Indian Country Today. Katie shares her story of gro
Any questions or comments please send here! And last but not the least of our RES 2026 interviews, we welcome journalist (among many other professions) and 40 Under 40 program alumni Kate Nelson (Tlingit). Chris and Yvet
Any questions or comments please send here! We're continuing our series of conversations from RES with DJ Carrasco (Tewa-Puebloan), a former professional baseball pitcher who is now the founder and CEO of Native Nations.
Any questions or comments please send here! In the latest Native Edge, Chris and Yvette welcome Amber Schulz-Oliver, Executive Director of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI). Based in Portland, Oregon, ATN
Any questions or comments please send here! Episode 51 of the Native Edge features a conversation with Larry Wright, executive director of the National Congress of American Indians. Larry shares his journey from (unexpec
Any questions or comments please send here! In the fourth installment of our RES interview series we welcome Mark Fox, Chairman of the MHA Nation in North Dakota. Chairman Fox chats with Chris and Yvette about his leader
Any questions or comments please send here! In the third installment of our RES interview series, Chris and Yvette chat with John Oceguera. John is the CEO and owner of the public affairs firm Strategies 360, which has h
Any questions or comments please send here! We have a very special guest for episode 48 of The Native Edge podcast - Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas! Taboo was a major presence at RES 2026, where he participated in a conver
Any questions or comments please send here! The first episode from our RES conversations features Mary Jane Oatman, Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association. Mary Jane - and yes, she confirms th
Any questions or comments please send here! We're back! Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing some fantastic interviews from RES, ranging from rock stars to distinguished tribal leaders. But first, we have a special epi
Any questions or comments please send here! One of the best parts of the Reservation Economic Summit is recognizing the latest class of the Native American 40 Under 40 award winners. The awards reception will take place
Any questions or comments please send here! In the latest episode, Chris and Yvette visit the Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale for a conversation with museum CEO Todd Bankofier. Yvette recently joined the Board of the
Any questions or comments please send here! Episode 43 features a very special guest - National Center Board Chairman Derrick Watchman. Chairman Watchman has served the organization for decades, and his involvement with
Any questions or comments please send here! For Episode, 46 Chris and Yvette welcome OXDX founder Jared Yazzie to the Mesa studios. Jared shares his journey from an engineering student at the University of Arizona to fin
Any questions or comments please send here! Happy New Year and welcome back to the Native Edge! We're kicking off 2026 with a very special guest - 2025 Native Woman Business Owner of the Year, Chelsee Pettit. Chelsee cam
Any questions or comments please send here! As we wrap season 2 of the The Native Edge during the holiday season, The National Center team reflects on their favorite traditions - some unique, and many shared despite grow
Any questions or comments please send here! We're bringing you a special episode of the Native Edge, recorded at the Native Art Market in Scottsdale, Arizona. Co-founder Heather Tracy and her mother Denise Rosales joined
Any questions or comments please send here! For episode 38, we welcome baseball player Jordan Brewer, who will soon suit up for the inaugural season of the Loco Beach Coconuts - one of the six teams that compete in "Bana
Any questions or comments please send here! For episode 37, co-hosts Nicole Watson and Yvette Fielder welcome hip hop artist Nataanii Means (Oglala Lakota, Diné, Omaha) to the Mesa studio. Nataanii shares his journey fro
Any questions or comments please send here! For the third installment of our Native American Heritage Month series, we welcomed Ron "Hawk" Spoerl, President and CEO of Aambé Corporation, to our Mesa studio. Aambé is a pl
Mark Fox
former Space Shuttle Chief Engineer · @ThePluggedLie
1 appearance on this show
Katie Oyan
IndiJ Public Media
1 appearance on this show
Amber Shulz-Oliver
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
1 appearance on this show
Larry Wright
National Congress of American Indians
1 appearance on this show
John Oceguera
Strategies 360
1 appearance on this show
Mary Jane Oatman
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Eric Trevan
aLocal
1 appearance on this show
Derrick Watchman
National Center
1 appearance on this show
Jared Yazzie
OXDX
1 appearance on this show
Chelsee Pettit
unspecified
1 appearance on this show
Ron "Hawk" Spoerl
Aambé Corporation
1 appearance on this show
Maria Dadgar
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
1 appearance on this show
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