Our guest this episode is Monica Galvan, Executive Director and Founder of Arte Del Corazón, a nonprofit organization that focuses on establishing a local hub for creativity, hands-on training, and art exposure; while uplifting local BIPOC artists and addressing the systematic inequalities in our counties arts sector. Providing mentorship, skill building, jobs and financial advancement opportunities to emerging and established artists alike.

"Mission: To provide artists - especially those historically excluded from the arts sector - opportunities for financial advancement, professional development and community engagement.

Vision: To create spaces where Watsonville-based artists can connect with each other and the community. It’s important for people to see art, talk about art, and show the next generation that creative jobs can be sought out. Our artists need exposure and income to make it here and community support is vital to making it happen. ." -- www.artedelcorazon.com

Release Date: 4/17/2024

Host: Ana Pimentel-Calero

Co-Host: Joe Neto Jr.

Sound Engineer: Isabella Cariño-Hernandez

Our guest this episode is Erin Salazar, Executive Director and Founder of Local Color, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of building "...equitable pathways for creatives to thrive!"

"The staff and board of Local Color SJ believe artists and creatives draw vital connections between people and place.

Our commitment is to provide multifaceted opportunities for emerging and established artists by keeping creatives employed, engaged, and active in our communities.

We are devoted to providing equitable platforms and opportunities for all artists across race, age, ethnicity, neuro & physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, religion, geography, and culture." -- www.localcolorsj.org

Release Date: 4/3/2024

Host: Ana Pimentel-Calero

Co-Host: Joe Neto Jr.

Sound Engineer: Isabella Cariño-Hernandez

Our guest this episode is David Schrom, Co-Founder, Resident Fellow, and Secretary-Treasurer of Magic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching the use of “science to discern and realize value.”

"Magic is a service organization that sponsors an intentional community by the same name. We are people developing and disseminating valuescience, a scientific approach to value. We research, teach, publish, and aim to walk our talk by applying valuescience to act for common good.!" -- ecomagic.org

Release Date: 3/20/2024

Host: Ana Pimentel-Calero

Co-Host: Joe Neto Jr.

Sound Engineer: Isabella Cariño-Hernandez