Excused! Podcast

Cleo Otero from Cleo's Blue Corn Kitchen joins us to share some great words of wisdom from lived experience that has taken a lifetime to learn. She shows us that as long as you follow your heart and "only have to go through it once" then you have the potential to turn it all around. Starting a business might be difficult but if you put in the work, you may find yourself in awe of what you're capable of. Tune in to hear Cleo's Blue Corn Kitchen from the beginning!

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Welcome back to the Excused! Podcast! Our first guest of 2024 is none other than Homegrownm Trading Post. A specialty artists collective that seeks to help leave a positive impact on local community and the world through art. With plans to expand and collaborate with vendors there is no slowing down for a Native American owned business that spans 4 co-owners. Join Lindsay Tsosie in all things Homegrownm!

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This week we welcome Native Hip hop artist L.O.G Rez who is pushing boundaries and  breaking archaic norms all while honoring his roots and community.  His highly produced sophomore album "Rezology" is a surefire of catchy verses and melodic expression that helps to lead the way for Native artists hoping to break into the music industry and is the follow up to his self-described "grime" homage to Rez life in his debut that is "The Fulcrum". Our guest teaches us that it's never too late to reach for your goals as he drives toward a higher education in Mathematics. The great enigma that is life can only be explained by living it- on your terms.

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In this weeks episode we delve deep with Chas Laila Tso, Chair of the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico. Laila shares her story of growing up on the reservation and coming into her own as a native trans woman. Claiming your own identity isn't a walk in the park for some, especially as a native trans woman. Laila brings us a wealth of knowledge to the table and is eager to share her story as she had to learn how to fight and stand up for herself. By carving a way for her own indigenous space we'll be able to take in a fraction of a difficult life turned into a new life of fruitful work, advocacy work, giving back, and staying true to your identity. A surefire inspirational pillar of hope, our people are resilient and proud.

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Big round of applause and congratulations to Miss Navajo 2023-2024 Amy Naazbah Reeves-Begaye! In this week's episode we'll take a look into the life of Miss Navajo and start from the beginning of when Ms. Begaye decided to run for Miss Navajo. With an elevated platform, the competition for the title was a grueling process that took time, dedication and a focused mindset, all of which Miss Navajo carries with her in her day to day schedule. Tune in as we get to hear some words of encouragement and get to know our current reigning Miss Navajo 2023-2024. Ahee'hee Nitsaago!

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This weeks episode will highlight indigenous causes at the forefront of our community. From pop culture to giving back, each of our topics contain representation, strength, unity, creativity and nobility in some shape or form. Listen in for the latest in Indian Country that are keeping us connected. There is creativity and beauty wherever you look. Enjoy!

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This week my multi-talented guest is none other than Liz McKenzie of Howdy Cakes and Prickly Foods. We'll dish you up how Liz got her start in the hospitality industry to come up with a remarkable brand that infuses native elements into delicious culinary pastry masterpieces that are bursting with flavor but above all, love. Let's catch up with Liz if we can, since she's now a 18 time Ultra Marathon runner! From cakes to recording music,  self-expression is the top of the tier for Liz. So come sit with us in our cozy corner while we treat our self-selves to another episode of the Excused! Podcast.

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Welcome to my spooky Halloween Edition! Just in time for the spooky season we have Native American Ghost Hunting show The Pitch Dark Paranormal here! Local to the 505, our latest guest feature takes reality into their own hands to weave an intricate and compelling series of self-produced super reality paranormal television show! Their monster episodic journey leads them throughout the Southwest from haunted houses, to jail cells, mining caverns and biohazard warehouses to capture a one of a kind supernatural experience. Our superstar crew are here to communicate with all things that go bump in the night. But don't just take my word for it, put the covers over your head and take a listen cause this is one spooky ride!

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Please welcome social media mogul Jojo Jackson! We'll take a look at the early days of Jojo and how he found his passion and his life journey in social media influencing, content creating, modeling, acting and preservering in life- all on his own terms! Our special guest is as humble and down to earth as you can expect from someone with very humble beginnings. Jojo is taking the world by storm and we're here for it!

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Our featured guest this week is none other than real estate broker, entrepreneur and business owner Alyssa Begay! Alyssa shares her fascinating story of how she was able to take hard challenges in life and overcome them. She has set herself on a path of hardwork and perseverance that definitely paid off. Enjoy!

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It's never easy when our four legged best friends leave us. As the saying goes, All Dogs do go to Heaven. For me it's never really goodbye, it's just until I see you in the next life. On the other hand, the pressures of holding my business together for Weekends 1 & 2 during the biggest and busiest time of the year approaches full steam ahead. How do you balance a full time job with work life, handle personal life trauma with your pets life waining before your eyes and prepare your business life for the most important engagement just a few hours away? Giving it your best might not be enough, but it’s a start.

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In this episode, we'll see that life is full of relationships and it comes in many different forms, but the one you have with yourself is the most important. We'll also catch up on Indian Market and all the fiasco's the internet drudged up as of late in Indian Country. Buckle in!

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We'll recall some atrocities and afflictions made toward Navajo and Native people in general so we don't forget what our elders and ancestors experienced. Never forget our history, this will guide us forward on our journey, together. Decolonized. So take up some indigenous space and stand tall. Stand proud. 

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This week we'll look back at a super special interview given by our late Matriarch Annie Dodge Wauneka and see how she was years ahead of her time. As foretold by Mrs. Wauneka, we look now at what pieces of our identity as Indigenous People, as Dine, we are giving up in this fast new modern colonized society. The book "Red Nations Rising" has many important pieces to speak of regarding many Native American inequalities we are facing today in Indian Country. Taking a piece we'll touch upon 'Gender Violence' as 2 Spirit beings, pre-colonialism.

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Join in our conversation "Alk'idaa'jiin- Today in History", Horoscopes Today and a quick update on Native Boba Tea's weekend sale. The Prickly Pear Bobas were a hit at the Gallup Flea Market. Come along and sip on this!

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How can you claim your own space and confidently live in your own shoes if you don't know who you are? As a child my white-washed Christian background sequestered me from learning Navajo tradition. Now as an adult it took just a little bit of motivation and curiosity to rediscover Navajo and my roots. So I can confidently stand on my own two feet with identity and claim my Indigenous space. 

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Driving back from university one evening, I witnessed something in the sky that I thought was the crescent shaped Moon. I quickly saw that it was not. Another time I experienced an encounter where they definitely were not people, but something similar. Tune in!

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This week we'll delve into the presentation at the Red Valley Chapter House for the Native Youth Program.  I decided that my first booking was going to be given free of charge so I can deliver an impactful message to boost self esteem, positivity and help foster a new wave of entrepreneurs, business owners and self-sustaining individuals- Native Boba Tea style. The message of T’áá hwó’ ají t’éego Yá’át’éegó jináá'łeh - only by your own doing can you make something of yourself- was a message of love and following your passion.

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This weeks episode we'll catch up with Native Boba Tea after the 4 day back to back sale at Gallup Flea Market and NACE Window Rock. I've never had to turn around so quick to sell again and never had to do it 4 times in a row! But wanting to capture this special time left me feeling a bit nervous. But as the saying goes, "if your dreams don't scare you, are you dreaming big enough?". Full speed ahead on this leap of faith. And beginning a new milestone in my career as an Entrepreneur join in on the latest gossip that I've been offered because of NBT.  :) Enjoy.

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This week we'll delve into the sale at Dine Pride and understand that sometimes your presence to show your brand is more valuable than the monetary value. The Boba Tour Part II dates are in the works and being released. Two new segments of the show are being added so stay tuned in!

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