Ep. 18: D-Well: Vegas Changemakers

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

On this episode, we are joined by Lucas Ybarra and Brent Buffone, residents of D-Well Las Vegas.

D-Well is a co-living residence for changemakers in the Las Vegas community that have a strong social mission, are community-driven and want to live and collaborate together. Lucas and Brent share about how they are trying to create a positive impact in Las Vegas and why they were drawn to the D-Well project. They talk about building relationships that have lead to exciting collaborations that have enriched them both personally and professionally. We were lucky to have Brent perform a live spoken word performance and Lucas was generous enough to provide a beat to end the episode titled ‘The Dream.’ Here’s to all the dreamers and changemakers in Vegas!

To learn more about D-Well and apply, visit their website at: https://d-well.vegas

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Special Edition: Creating Community

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

In this special edition episode, Alison shares a talk she recently gave at Creative Mornings Las Vegas (https://creativemornings.com/cities/lv) on the theme of ‘Community.’ Alison’s main mission in life is to build a stronger, more just and empathetic community. In her talk, Alison shares her struggles to find a sense of self and community in her home state of Chihuahua, then in college at Michigan State University and finally here in Las Vegas and the steps she has taken to foster community in her new home. She also talks about the causes she’s passionate about and the people that have been fundamental in inspiring, nourishing and fulfilling her.

This episode features an original song “To Porto” by our produce Jose Sotelo.

Hey Nevadans! Are you registered to vote? If you are not please visit https://www.registertovotenv.gov/ and get yourself registered ONLINE by THURSDAY OCTOBER 18th.

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Ep. 17: You down with NCG? (Yeah, you know me!)

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

In this episode we welcome Barbara Paulsen and Deacon James Hobart who are volunteer leaders with Nevadans for the Common Good (https://www.facebook.com/nevadansforthecommongood) (http://www.nevadansforthecommongood.org/) which is a grassroots interfaith organization that works to find common ground on issues in order to improve the lives of all Nevadans. Deacon James and Barbara tell us about Nevadans for the Common Good, as well as discuss their priorities for the legislative session. They also share with us some local successes that have been achieved by the group.

Hey Nevadans! Are you registered to vote? If you are not please visit https://www.registertovotenv.gov/ and get yourself registered ONLINE by THURSDAY OCTOBER 18th.

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Ep. 16: Whose tweet is it anyway?

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

In this episode we speak again with our friend and immigration attorney Sarah Perez. Sarah joins us to talk about some of the more recent developments with immigration policy and practice. Sarah gets real as she speaks of the asylum process, as well as the real story of kids who have been separated by their families. The news and pundits tell us one thing, but we get down to learn what actually happen.

If you or someone you know needs legal assistance with immigration issues in light of recent moves by the White House, you can contact the UNLV Law Immigration Clinic (https://law.unlv.edu/clinics/immigration), Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Immigration Services (https://www.catholiccharities.com/service_details/immigration-services/) or Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (https://www.lacsn.org/).

Hey Nevadans! Are you registered to vote? If you are not please visit http://www.nvsos.gov and get yourself registered by FRIDAY OCTOBER 5th.

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Ep. 15: Astrid the DREAMer & Gandalf the Wise pt. 1

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

In this episode we speak with Astrid Silva, activist, DREAMer and founder of Dream Big Nevada (http://www.dreambignv.org/dbn). Astrid talks with us about how she became a nationally known DREAMer activist. She also discusses the importance of DACA and how individuals who are DACA recipients may still be able to re-apply.

If you or someone you know needs legal assistance with immigration issues in light of recent moves by the White House, you can contact the UNLV Law Immigration Clinic (https://law.unlv.edu/clinics/immigration), Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Immigration Services (https://www.catholiccharities.com/service_details/immigration-services/) or Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (https://www.lacsn.org/).

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Ep. 14: The Young and the Not So Restless

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

In this episode we are joined by Daigo and Patricia from the Young Nonprofit Professional Network of Southern Nevada (www.ynpnsouthernnevada.org). YNPN of Southern Nevada envisions a vibrant community of nonprofit professionals, who positively impact Southern Nevada through innovation, collaboration, and cultivation. They will be talking about the work of members in the community as well as how they see our community changing for the better.

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Ep. 13: Las Vegans who Podcast Pt.2

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

In Part 2 of this two part episode, we are thrilled to again be joined by Las Vegas Weekly’s Best of Vegas Winners for the “Best Local Podcast” in 2018, Emmanuel “Babelito” Ortega and Justin “FavyFav” Favela, the voices behind “Latinos Who Lunch” (www.latinoswholunch.com). In this episode we get to know these fine gentleman a bit more. We want to know what makes each of them tick. Babelito speaks of how he fell in love with art history, and FavyFav talks about representation in the art world. 

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Ep. 12: Las Vegans who Podcast


Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

In Part 1 of this two part episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Las Vegas Weekly’s Best of Vegas Winners for the “Best Local Podcast” in 2018, Emmanuel “Babelito” Ortega and Justin “FavyFav” Favela, the voices behind “Latinos Who Lunch” (www.latinoswholunch.com). Between the laughter, the tears and the food, we discuss: #hustling and creating opportunities for yourself; understanding and knowing your worth as a creative; supporting brown and Latinx podcasts; advice for locals who want to launch a podcast; and how to deal with online groupies (like Alison). 

Make sure to subscribe to Wild and Free: A Battle Born Podcast to catch Part 2 of our interview with Latinos Who Lunch when we try to find out FavyFav and Babelito’s deepest darkest secrets. 

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Ep. 11: Creating Sustainable Impact


Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.


In this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, activist, small business owner, native Las Vegan and new mom, Ashley Ayala about social impact through business, and creating positive change in our community. Ashley will also discuss her unique and inspiring journey to create her own business. Ashley is the owner and founder of Sister House Collective (https://www.sisterhousecollective.com/) and is the co-founder of WORKSHOP Downtown (https://www.facebook.com/theworkshopdowntown/).

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Ep. 10: PodCrushing

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a podcast that serves as a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We will talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.

In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite podcasts. We all have crushes...and when it comes to podcasts, we like to act upon those crushes. It is also summer and that means more hours of daylight to fill with entertainment, politics and social issues. Hopefully you’ll find a new podcast to enjoy. 
 

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