Voices for Change w/Greg Lee

Bryan Bishop, also known as "Bald Bryan", talks with Greg Lee about his new documentary "Growth", and asks "How do you joke about cancer?". The films creator was diagnosed in 2009 with an inoperable brain tumor and six months to live. Now, he's using his remarkable personal story to help others find meaning and be willing to laugh at the journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voices for Change's Greg Lee sits down with trailblazing chef, Jade Cunningham, to celebrate Women's History Month. Chef Cunningham shares culture through food as Napa Valley gets its taste of the Philippines, with the restaurant "Carabao". Chef Cunningham details the process, encouraging future female restaurateurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball bringing nations together. The new documentary that explores the culture of America's pastime in Japan. Japan has built and curated a deep culture around baseball that's helped produce some of the biggest stars in the U.S. Names like: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Rōki Sasaki, and Shohei Ohtani. Director Jason Sterman chronicles their return home in "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bay area woman is helping continue the growth of women's professional basketball. As we continue to celebrate "Black History Month", one Oakland woman is creating a pathway for young athletes who dream of playing in the WNBA to improve and thrive. Faatimah A, founded the Women's Premier Basketball Association to help turn passions into reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding community in the fight against cancer. The Sonoma County winery founder that turned her trial into purpose. Sarah Citron had just given birth to her baby girl and her winery, Bricoleur Vineyards, was thriving. Then she was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer at the age of 32. The winery had just hosted a "V Foundation" event where she learned about a clinical trial. A trial she qualified for. She tells Greg Lee how she turned her journey into a way to give back and built an unshakeable bond with the "V Foundation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime East Bay Congresswoman and current Oakland Mayor, Barbara Lee, walked alongside Reverend Jackson for decades. They worked together and had a personal friendship. She spoke to Greg Lee about his life and enduring legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Napa Valley Winery is serving up more than good food and good drinks. Gentleman Farmer Wines was founded by two partners in business and husbands in life. They've launched their "Rainbow Label" Pride Month red wine. Donating a portion of sales to LGBTQ+ youth organizations. Greg Lee sits down with owner Jeff Durham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carolyn Wysinger has been a staple of Pride celebrations for years. Now She's using her talents to lead the City of El Cerrito. She recently became the first out black lesbian mayor in California history. In her new role, she's spreading a message of inclusion, and touting the city as a safe space for the gay community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frameline, the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival, is the world's largest and longest running LGBTQ+ film festival. The program this year included nearly 150 films from 40 countries. Greg Lee sits down with executive director, Allegra Madsen about the impact and importance of the film festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue our celebration of Pride Month - including a conversation with the trailblazing Mayor of El Cerrito, Carolyn Wysinger is the first black lesbian mayor in California history. Plus - We'll spotlight a gay-owned Napa Valley winery, that's released a special bottle for Pride Month. As the owners spread a message of inclusion and acceptance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's first female spacewalker, Dr. Kathy Sullivan, talks about her incredible accomplishments, creating human habitats in the deep sea and her continued efforts to encourage young girls and women to seek out careers in STEM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 'Making Waves' documentary made its San Francisco debut during CAAM Fest, spotlighting the struggle for the inclusion of Asian American studies in school curriculum. Director Jon Osaki joins Greg Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The East Bay's own, Kristina Cho, is celebrating another distinct honor. Her lates cook book "Chinese Enough" was nominated for the prestigous "James Beard" Award. Cho's first book, "Mooncakes and Mild Bread" won two James Beard Awards. Cho explores her own experiences as a first-generation American. Her recipes, drawn of the influence of her family, but with a twist of her own unique flair. It was this self-exploration that she says made her realize, she is enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of 'Voices for Change,' we continue our celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. We speak to the director of a new documentary that explores the efforts to include Asian American studies in school curriculum. We also speak to the award-winning author of a new cookbook called 'Chinese Enough,' that features recipes inspired by her family mixed with her unique flair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's episode of Voices for Change we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, Earth Day, and the work being done at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March marks Women's History Month as Greg Lee and Voices for Change catches up with some barrier-breaking women, like Hall-of-Fame Tennis Player Kim Clijsters. Along with the first American woman to walk in space, Dr. Kathy Sullivan, and the woman spearheading one of the most iconic races in the world, "Escape from Alcatraz" triathlon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Season 6 premiere of Voices For Change, we honor Black History Month. This episode takes a closer look at the NBA All-Star Game and it's impact beyond the court, along with how a Bay Area astrophysicist is breaking barriers by linking diversity and the stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Season 6 premiere of Voices For Change, we honor Black History Month. This episode takes a closer look at the NBA All-Star Game and it's impact beyond the court, along with how a Bay Area astrophysicist is breaking barriers by linking diversity and the stars, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices