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NextGen Native
by Dennis Worden chats with young Native Americans making a difference for the
We hear from some of the brightest in Indian Country about their success. They share it with you, to inspire you, encourage you and make their success real and relatable. The Next Generation is now.
Episodes
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Chris James on Business Trends in Indian Country
Chris James is the President & CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED). He returned to the show where we discussed current trends in business, leadership development in Indian Country, and the upcoming Northwest Enterprise Development Conference. The event...
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Lance Morgan and the Decline of Federal Indian Law
Lance Morgan on the decline of federal Indian law: "What we're not teaching in law school is the other half of the system, where tribes are aggressively using their newly educated lawyers, their economic power, and their desire to do good to really change the equation." "Once you make the mental...
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Joe Sarcinella on Fatherhood, Minimalism and Intentional Living
When Joe Sarcinella and I spoke, he was days away from becoming a father. As of publishing this episode, he is now a proud father (congrats!!). As a recent parent, I thought it would be fun to have Joe on NextGen Native to get the perspective of a recent first-time parent and a to-be parent. For...
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Heath Clayton on Hacking Growth, Mentors, and Success Through Naivete
"People like genuine people. People like people who are authentic, people lke people who show up with their true identity. And being Chickasaw is part of who I am."-Heath Clayton One of the areas in which I love to dabble is what I call "life system hacking." The basic idea is finding ways to...
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Ryan Red Corn on Building and Creating Things
"There is a trap [in decolonization] that hinders a lot of potential growth. And that is centered in how we think about things. If you are only trained [to deconstruct] then you are stuck in a gear of deconstruction, which is important and useful. But if the goal is to increase capacity in Indian...
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Geoff Roth | Serving as Many as Possible
I felt this need to take my skillset and apply it as broadly as I could as long as I could still feel like I was affecting the community." Geoff Roth is a descendent of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. He recently completed an appointment as the Senior Advisor to the Director of the Indian Health...
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Jared Yazzie | Just Create Something
"What's stopping you from making something?" Jared Yazzie is the founder of OXDX Clothing Company. He joined NextGen Native once again to catch up on his recent projects. Jared's clothing has been a hot commodity for a few years, but recently his business is taking some major strides. He recently...
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Raina Thiele
Raina Thiele, Athabascan and Yup'ik, is President of Thiele Strategies. Before starting her own firm, Raina worked for President Obama in the White House Office of intergovernmental Affairs. Raina joined the show to share her story that led her from Alaska to the White House and now to her…
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John Pepion on Open Minds and Never Ending Grind
The first time John Isaiah Pepion (Piikani) appeared on NextGen Native, I titled the accompanying blog post "Up and Coming Ledger Artist." About 1.5 years later John returned to catch up, and from our conversation, the title was accurate! John's on the move, and if you're not familiar with his...
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Heather Whitemanrunshim |
"Focus on being proactive and use the future as the guidance point when you [encounter] challenges. What you work for is bigger than us [individually]." Heather Whitemanrunshim is Apsalooke (Crow Nation). She is an attorney for the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) where she works primarily on...
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Disruption in Indian Country-Mark Trahant on Emerging Forces in Our Communities
Mark Trahant joined NextGen Native to discuss a wide-range of issues. When we spoke, the Congress was in the midst of considering the recent healthcare bill. Mark delved into health care policy and in particular Indian health care policy several years ago, and it is now an ongoing part of his...
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Warren Montoya | Building Rezilience
"Because of that one choice, so many other possibilities came up. They were already there…" Warren Montoya of Rezonate Art and Rezilience on finding new perspectives. Warren Montoya is the founder of Rezonate Art. He appeared previously on NextGen Native to discuss the company's beginnings and...
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Keith Harper |Go Do It
"If you want to do great things, then you should concentrate not on what you want to be but on what you want to do. You don't have to be anything specific thing to impact issues you care about…[assess] those things you want to impact, and then go do it." Keith Harper (Cherokee) is a partner at…
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Gabe Galanda | Turning the Tide Against Disenrollment
"Look for those opportunities that may not be obvious to you." Gabe Galanda is a member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes. Galanda is also a partner at the law firm Galanda Broadman. He joined NextGen Native previously to share his personal journey. If you haven't heard his story, I recommend...
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Jaclyn Roessel | Taking the Next Big Step
"If I am going to bet on anybody, I'm going to bet on myself."-Jaclyn Roessel Jaclyn Roessel returned to the show to discuss some big changes in her life. For the last decade or so, Jaclyn did amazing things at the Heard Museum, which she described as her dream job. So I was amazed to see a...
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Jessica Begay | Building Emotional Intelligence
"I'm eternally hopeful. Seeing [bad] things around me made me think that things can be better and should be better." I speak with people across Indian Country that share their stories and do amazing, interesting things on a daily basis. Their energy is fiery, resistant, forward thinking or any...
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Chelsea Wilson | Mentors, Growth, and Pushy Friends
"We have to show up and we have to apply for things outside [Indian Country]. There is no one better than us to than to represent at the national level." Chelsea Wilson (Cherokee Nation) works at All Native Group, a division of Ho-Chunk Inc. She is active in the DC chapter of the New Leaders...
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Jim Gray | The Next Generation is Today
Jim Gray is the former Principal Chief of the Osage Nation. Jim returned to NextGen Native for a conversation that I wanted to have since the day I started the podcast. Jim inspired the conversation with a "simple" Facebook post. When I read the post, I knew we had to connect again to dive into…
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Chris James | Reservation Economic Summit
Chris James is the President & CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), a role he recently stepped into. He grew up in Cherokee, North Carolina in the heartland of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Chris is busy preparing for the National Reservation...
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Jackson Brossy | On the Shoulders of Others
Jackson Brossy is the Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Washington Office. He appeared on the show previously and returned for another conversation. Since this was the first episode I recorded in 2017, I asked Jackson about whether he makes any resolutions. He doesn't, but he did share one…
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Lacey Horn on Managing Almost $700 Million
"We are in a period of radical change...step into your role, do what you do best and raise the profile of tribes in a positive light." Lacey Horn is a citizen of and treasurer for the Cherokee Nation. Principal Chief Bill John Baker appointed Lacey to this position In this role, Lacey is...
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Ashley Tuomi | Unexpected Path to Growth
Ashley Tuomi on growth: "Take any opportunity to increase our knowledge." Ashley Tuomi (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) is the Executive Director of the American Indian Health and Family Services. Currently, she is the President of the National Council of Urban Indian Health. Ashley's career...
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Terra Branson | Reflecting on Personal Growth
Terra Branson: "How do you look backward but still move forward?" Terra Branson (Muscogee Creek) is the Executive Director of the Self-Governance Communication and Education Consortium.Terra joined the show previously, and she returned graciously for another wide-ranging conversation. When Terra...
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Reno Franklin | Servant Leadership
"The most important thing is to be open minded to allow forgiveness...some of the horrible things that were done to us, we know our story. We know the horrible things. We don't let that define who we are. Those horrible things that were done to Kashia are not who Kashia are. We'll never forget…
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Brian Howard | To Grow Be Uncomfortable
Brian Howard is Research and Policy Analyst American Indian Policy Institute. He is Pipash, Akimel and Tohono O'odham. I've always respected Brian for his humility, knack for policy, and his commitment to Indian Country. During our conversation, I got to know more about his personal story, which…
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The Navajo Dory (the fish) | Natalie Benally
"You give everything you got. It's hard, It's super challenging. You give all your life force to your art. so when you see the tiny moment when people are smiling, laughing, or being proud..." Natalie Benally, Navajo, wears many hats. Or maybe the better metaphor is...dance shoes. Natalie is a...
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Be Productive Not Busy: A Mindset
Jaclyn Roessel, Navajo, is many things. She is the Public Programs and Education Director at the Heard Museum. She is is one half of Schmooze: Lady Connected. She writes for the fashion site Presence 4.0. She curates her own website Grown Up Navajo. She's even a previous guest on NextGen Native....
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Politics, Art & Bryan Newland
Bryan Newland joined the show the day after the election in 2016. We discussed a variety of issues about politics, from the election itself, what it means for tribes, and broader ideas and actions around politics generally. It's not your normal take on politics, which I think is a good thing. Not...
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Sara-Jane Smallwood | Choctaw Promise Zone and President Obama
"There's nothing holding you back except what's in your mind" Sometimes you speak with someone that has so much positive energy that it's bound to rub off on you. Despite a massive headache during this conversation, I came away feeling energized after speaking with Sara-Jane Smallwood. Sara-Jane…
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Charles Galbraith | From Dug Out to White House
"We've been conditioned to think that we have to compete with each other...which is not the case." Charles Galbraith is Navajo. Currently, Charles (aka Charlie) is Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend Law Firm. Previously, Charlie spent several years working at the White House for President Obama and...
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Jose Acevedo | Finding Arizona
Jose Acevedo is back on NextGen Native. One episode wasn't enough to capture his energy and excitement. To be honest, two shows probably isn't enough, either.! On the first show, we talked about his life. This time, we can skip the details (where you from, etc.) and dive into various subjects.…
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Brian Gunn | Colville Lawyer
Brian Gunn is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. He is a Principal at Powers Pyle Sutter & Verville PC in Washington DC. Brian is someone I've admired for a long time. In addition to being a lawyer that has taken on several large cases and initiatives as part of his...
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Jacqueline Wilson | "Classical" Native
Jacqueline Wilson Highlights "The thing classical music and being Native have in common is reassuring people we are not obsolete." "Even if what you do is unorthodox, or unexpected or outside of the box, what you do and who you are is important and you should share it with other people." In…
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Lance Morgan | A Business Revolution
"If you are interested in Native issues, do what you need to do. One person can make a difference." If you listen to NextGen Native, chances are you know Lance Morgan. Lance is the CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc, a corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. He also is the managing partner of...
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Stacy Leeds | Dean of the Arkansas Law School
"We never control the timing of our opportunities." " I always thought about the removal with anger or sadness...and now I think about survival and resilience." Stacy Leeds is a Citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She is also Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law....
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Kayla Gebeck | Around the World for the Language
"What do [you] feel you are good at and feel you can contribute to your community?" When I spoke to Kayla Gebeck, the thing that jumped out at me was her enthusiasm to try new things, start new adventures, with the goal of preserving her language. After not traveling far beyond the upper Midwest,...
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Amanda Tachine | Center for Indian Education
Amanda Tachine If you need an energy boost, or your spirit lifted, this episode is for you. Amanda Tachine's voice lifted my mood and her enthusiasm and energy lasted throughout the episode. Amanda is Navajo, and is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Center for Indian Education at Arizona State...
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Vince Logan | Special Trustee
Vince Logan (Osage) is the Special Trustee for Native Americans at the Department of the Interior. In that role, he is responsible for the trust assets administered by the Department. He is a Senate-confirmed member of the administration. As impressive as that is, it's only a sliver of his...
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Justin Wilson | No Other Choice
Justin Wilson is an upbeat guy. You sense his energy from the moment you start a conversation with him. Or more likely, when he starts a conversation with you. When you learn about his life, it's amazing to think how he can be so upbeat. But then you realize, it's because he had no other choice....
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Erin Spiceland | Natives in Tech
"Google "Native people in tech…; and see Native people in every field, no matter how much of a walled garden exists. They did it, you can do it." One of the goals for NextGen Native is to connect Native people across a variety of professions, and to tell the story of these people to place their...
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Jacob Aki | On the Future of Hawaii
Jacob Aki on Native histories: "When we look into our history, we have a history of excellence...and we have to reclaim that." Jacob Aki My conversation with Jacob Aki sparked a lot of thoughts about how I think about leadership and solving tough problems. Jacob Aki Jacob's bio below outlines…
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Kekoa McClellan | Native Hawaiian Organizations
Kekoa McClellan: ""We can never forget that we are native first, but we cannot ignore that we are not the only people who matter.. We have to look at the people around us. If we separate ourselves from them, we are separating ourselves from their hearts." Kekoa McClellan Official Bio Kekoa...
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Jose Acevedo | War Cry Warrior
[ed note: Jose Acevedo's challenge to NextGen Natives was actually directed at me (and you). The challenge was for me to use the NextGen Native platform to bring NextGen Natives together in person. If this interests you, let me know by leaving a comment here, or on Facebook/Twitter, etc.] Jose...
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Sooner Davenport | On Healing and Campaigning
"Give yourself six months and do the one thing that absolutely terrifies you." Sooner Davenport's official bio Sooner Davenport is Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa and Navajo. She was born in Shiprock, New Mexico and currently lives in the Oklahoma City area. She graduated with her Bachelor's from...
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Adrienne Keene | Native Appropriations
"Our voices will not be centered unless we fight for Native voices to be heard." Dr. Adrienne Keene (Cherokee) will begin a position at Brown University this fall as a tenure track Assistant Professor in the American Studies Department. She also is the author of Native Appropriations, her website...
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Carina Miller on Success in Indian Country
Carina Miller on success: "Why are we accepting that [success] is not something that is part of an Indian identity?" Carina Miller's Leadership Carina Miller has a unique skill set. She is committed to making her community a better place. She has the drive and persistence to see tough...
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Jaclyn Roessel Creativity and Mindfulness
Jaclyn Roessel "You need to savor, truly savor the life that you built for yourself...it's the worst thing to have a beautiful life and not be able to appreciate it." Jaclyn Roessel is Navajo. She grew up on the Navajo Nation and attended Arizona State University. She is the Education and Public...
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NextGen Natives in the News
On this episode, I share some of these updates with a segment I call "NextGen Natives in the News." This is a mini roundup of things I've come across recently that I think is worth sharing with NextGen Natives. NextGen Native has been around about a year and a half. In that time, we've heard...
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Kraynal Alfred | Navajo
Kraynal Alfred is Navajo. Originally from Tuba City, she moved around as a child. She spent time both in Oakland, CA and Atlanta, GA. Eventually she attended Georgia State University. She’s worked for the National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Health Board, the Speaker of the…
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Three Resources for NextGen Natives
A change up to the normal show, here we share three different resources or ideas that have impacted me recently: Investing for retirement-the impact of compound interest A quote I'm pondering about decision making. Cold showers. Links and resources: Investment Philosophy Magic of compound…
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We hear from some of the brightest in Indian Country about their success. They share it with you, to inspire you, encourage you and make their success real and relatable. The Next Generation is now.
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Dennis Worden chats with young Native Americans making a difference for the
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