Lead Up Podcast

On this episode, I sat down with Brian Bulaya, one of the co-hosts of the "We Don't Know Yet" podcast and the Founder of Simple Shift Studio, who shared about his most recent transition from a well-known company and starting up a business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brian has learned and continues to put himself in situations to keep learning to be at the top of his game - don't miss the gems! Check out the "We Don't Know Yet" podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and all other listening platforms for podcasts.  Instagram: @wdkyet --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

On this episode I brought on the wordsmith himself - Christian Landa. Christian is a poet, artist, and nontraditional educator using his gifts to impact and change the lives of those around him. Make sure you have something to write down some notes with because Landa is spewing gems in this one. Enjoy!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

On this episode I brought on one of my best friends and favorite educators, somewhat biased, Chris Garcia. Chris is a San Diego native who is doing amazing work in his community in his 8th year of teaching. Chris shares his journey to the education field and gives insight on how to succeed in online learning. Additionally, he is the founder and host of the "Innovative Pedagogy" podcast.  Follow Chris: Twitter: @chrisgarcia03 Podcast: Innovative Pedagogy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

On this episode, I sat down with Brittany Mitchell the founder of Heart & Soul Consulting, which provides athletes, coaches, and performers with mental skills to enhance performance and overcome mental barriers. Brittany shares his own personal journey as an athlete and how burning out led her to the Sports Psychology field.  Follow Brittany: Instagram - @heartandsoulconsulting | @thementalminute Website - www.heartandconsulting.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

Had to kick off the 2020 new year with a special guest: Mission! Antonio Smith aka Mission is a rap artist in Sacramento who recently released his project "Thank You Lord We Made It Safe" and is now pushing his own music label "AOYNOM" (All of You None of Me). He shares about his background and how he first got started with music and what he's been learning ever since. Hope you enjoy it! Episode topics: [00:39] - Who is Mission? [01:36] - The beginning of the music journey [12:13] -  The music industry [17:02] - Approaching music and life [21:47] - Starting a music label [23:09] - Advice to younger self & future goals Follow Mission & AOYNOM: Instagram: @missionismusic , @aoynommg Website: www.aoynom.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

Got a chance to sit down with my colleagues and mentees during our down time at a California State University Young Men of Color Consortium in Los Angeles. We talked about what leadership means to us, lessons learned, mental health and much more. This was a fun one, hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

Super excited about this episode because I got my good friend, basically a sister, Kendy Braga to share her journey from working in group homes to now working for a software startup company called Webconnex. Webconnex was recently recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in 2019. Not only does the company have a fun culture but also are intentional in developing their team members. Lots of great value in this one - make sure to take notes! Follow Kendy:  Instagram: @kendykayte Sacramento Business Journal Article --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

Caleb Tate aka "Mr. Stir the Pot" is a young leader in Sacramento who is looking to flip the city upside down and wanting to leave his own personal mark. Caleb recently challenged himself to post a video every single day for 60 days straight to talk about anything and everything. You can check out his YouTube page and follow him on Instagram @calebthetate --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

Fernando Cancino is a recent graduate from Sacramento State who experienced some mental health challenges while in school that eventually led him to go back home for 2 years until he came back to finish what he started. Fernando is currently in barber school and his ultimate goal is to have his own barbershop.  Follow him on his journey:  Instagram: @ferncancino1 & @barberos_co --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support

Ozell Wilson is a leader in the making and is preparing for your vote in 2022 as he runs for a seat at City Council in Sacramento. Ozell shares about his story on how he gave up on his first love of basketball and how he pivoted to politics.   Follow Ozell's journey on Instagram @ozell.wilson (Sorry for the background noise about halfway through the episode) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lead-up/support