Thanks as always for being apart of the WE DREAM family, if you've been with us for a while, you know we stay busy over here at Men's and Women's Leadership Academy! And of course, we gotta take breaks to make sure we are pushing out the best content we possibly can. With that said, there are some special things we are working on behind the scenes and can't wait to share when we come back. Thanks for being a dope big family and hey, don't stop the DREAMS while we're on a hiatus! See you soon and...
Apr 07, 2021•3 min
Welcome to another WE DREAM Podcast episode! This week I go through virtual "boot camp" by learning the ins and outs of military life with Matteo Gomez. Matteo graduated from West Campus High School in 2018 and enlisted in the Army right after. He has had many positive experiences from getting an education paid for to smacking on some fire food while in the service. We sincerely hope that by sharing some of the knowledge he has acquired, we might inform anyone out there thinking of going down th...
Mar 31, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Need some fresh music to listen to this Spring Break??? Luis Guerrero, aka DJ LG has got you covered! Besides sharing his dope Mixcloud page with us, he also shares some insight on what it's like to be an established DJ from Sacramento. Luis covers how he got started in turning his interests and love for sound into a career. We learn all about the expertise he uses while controlling a crowd to keep the party liiittt!!! From spinning at Kings games to broadcasting over the air, Luis is a DJ by ni...
Mar 24, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 19
ATTENTION PPL ... Yeah I'm talking to you! We have hit our 3,000th listen at the WE DREAM Podcast and props go to all the amazing guests and people who made this possible, and of course you as well for tuning into our show each week. This one is so crazy, as we have the experience of getting to talk to the broadcast legend Damian Barling, who runs a sports talk-show on ESPN and who created the Be Heard Platform. I get the chance to ask Damian what Be Heard is and what it means to him. Also I ask...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Join us as we continue on our college knowledge journey! This week we highlight a former community college student who not only has experience taking classes at multiple JCs (Junior Colleges) but also transferring over to a CSU. Steven Baul gives us his advice on what to watch out for if you decide to go the JC route. We also discuss some stigmas about community college you may have heard and why these schools have a lot of "bang for your buck". Tune in to hear Steven's college knowledge and of ...
Mar 10, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Join us this week as we continue our college conversations! We are aiming to highlight all different types of colleges and universities and this week it's all about the private colleges. Who better to talk to than a stellar student who goes to one of the best private schools in Cali? That would of course be Amantina Rossi in her first year at Stanford University! Tina shares why the hardest schools might seem hard to reach, but it's all worth it in the end. Which is exactly why we encourage stud...
Mar 03, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 16
One of the most exciting (or daunting) times in a high school senior's year, is choosing what college he/she will attend. There are so many great choices out there, we would be crazy not to gather some college students to share their experiences with us on their universities. This week we have a college knowledge segment as we talk to Maurice Pugh (aka Mo) from the historic Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Mo comes from Sacramento and knows what its like to be far away from home while in s...
Feb 24, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 15
The team over at the RAGE Project is extremely proud to present their newest project - The Power of Now Docuseries. Come along with us and explore youth activism in Sacramento through the lens of local youth and past activists. Today’s guest Sydney Butler was on board with the project from the very start, so she gives us some insight on what this film was created to do and how it will inspire its viewers. Tap in and join us on Instagram @rageproject for our live-stream next Tuesday at 5:30!!! @r...
Feb 17, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 14
For all the listeners out there who are looking to get outdoors a bit more and staring at your screens a bit less, this episode is just what the doctor ordered! Today we have Kyle Murphy the outdoors-man to help us out! Kyle has gained experience in the wilderness by leading river rafting trips, taking hands-on courses, and really just spending a whole lot of time in adventure recreation activities. For those who are beginning to spend more and more time in mother-nature nowadays, Kyle shares so...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Drum-roll please..... It's an honor to sit down and talk to this episode's content creators who are paving the way in the sports radio and broadcast game. As proud owners of their own podcast in addition to being NBA G-League color commentary and play by play analysts, Deuce and Mo have been serving the sports world quality content for a minute now, so tune in to hear where this prominent duo got their start and the future they have in store. We also get to talk about equity issues in the career...
Feb 03, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 12
The New Year is the perfect time to break some bad habits, but that isn't the only thing that the WE DREAM Podcast thinks about breaking, we also support Jackie and her team as they aim to Break The Gap! What is breakthegap.org? Listen to today's great conversation with founder Jackie Meza to find out what her organization is doing to unite all walks of life together, no matter how rich or poor one may be. It is especially awesome to highlight a program that was started by a 19 year old and has ...
Jan 27, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 11
At the WE DREAM Podcast, #AgainstTheFormula is a whole mood for 2021! Check out what that means to the NBA video editor and YouTuber, Jake Soriano. Jake graduated from Sac State in hopes of landing his dream job on the media crew for the Sacramento Kings - and that is exactly what he did! On this episode, learn how Jake got into the position he is in and hear some valuable information especially for our younger listeners who are deciding what their future career path's will look like. Make sure ...
Jan 20, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Welcome to our first (official) episode of 2021!!! For a special treat, we just HAD to reach out and talk to some heavy-hitting guests. Tiffany Ann Rea, 2020 Miss United States and Marcus Strother, President of Mentor California sit down to discuss all things mentoring! Marcus and Tiffany discuss everything from why mentoring is important, to how a beauty pageant winner and CEO of a mentoring program are teaming up for change. Thanks to our great guests, this conversation holds tons of insight f...
Jan 13, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Going into the new year, it seems to be the perfect time to upload a long overdue message to all of the people who make the WE DREAM Podcast possible (that includes you listeners). After hitting our 2,000th play not too long ago, we see how the growth is coming along. We truly couldn't do it without ALL of you. Thanks for keeping the DREAM alive! @MWLAsacramento @beheardplatform If you are enjoying the WE DREAM Podcast please SHARE, RATE, & SUBSCRIBE. Thank you for listening and supporting!!...
Jan 06, 2021•3 min
Each time Wellington Smith has been a guest on the WE DREAM Podcast, we always share a couple laughs and a whole lot of wisdom. Listen to this week's episode as Wellington (aka PJ) describes what narrative and authenticity mean to him and other content creators. Consumers often get a single story, but Wellington nods to some media creators that we both very highly recommend you check out! Out of all of the famous creators we talk about though, we most highly recommend tapping into PJ's endeavors...
Dec 30, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Tune into this week's episode to hear from an impressive student athlete who's morning routine makes me tired just talking about it. Mahkai Davis-Macias is running cross country for the University of Nevada by way of West Campus High School in Sacramento. Hear Mahkai's take on how to live a productive lifestyle as a student-athlete and how he maintains a healthy diet as well. Of course, with the NBA season starting, Mahkai and I will share our brief hopes for the Sacramento Kings 2021 season! Th...
Dec 23, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, the WE DREAM Podcast sits down with the Sactown native Jairon Jackson as he discusses the pros and cons of Sacramento’s recent growth and how his non-profit (Architects of Hope) is teaching their students to positively grow alongside our city. Jairon and his twin brother Damone have done impactful work with Architects of Hope (AOH) so make sure to tune in to hear the DREAM! @architectsofhope916 https://architectsofhope.us/ @MWLAsacramento @beheardplatform If you are enjoying the...
Dec 16, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Welcome back to another WE DREAM Podcast episode! This is one for the books, as we sit down with Cole Carman and learn about what makes creating art and motivational speaking so important to him. Cole was also the President for Sacramento State University's Black Student Union, hear what he learned from that journey and how it took his leadership to the next level. Get motivated with this one! And as always, DREAM ON! @thiscoleysworld This Coley's World (Youtube) @mwlasacramento @beheardplatform...
Dec 09, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join us today on the WE DREAM Podcast as we wrap up our SCUSD Scholarship mini-series! Our guest is Maureen Farrell, who is continuing the legacy of Thomas Eustis by providing a yearly scholarship to our students to keep his dream in action! Maureen is one of the many people behind the scenes that is able to provide resources and capture a very powerful dream. To hear or support Maureen's profound dream, give today's episode a listen-though and we hope you enjoy! https://www.scusd.edu/scholarshi...
Dec 02, 2020•18 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Thank you for tuning in this week to the WE DREAM Podcast! It is always great to hear about financial opportunities and good news for our students, especially during these difficult times. Vincent Harris comes back to guest star for round two of the SCUSD scholarships coverage. We want to give a huge shout-out to all of the donors, administrators, and faculty that make these scholarships possible. Be ready to grab that bag as we hear all about these amazing scholarships! https://www.scusd.edu/sc...
Nov 26, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
At the WE DREAM Podcast, we hope to provide our listeners with amazing content to prepare high school students for college, and in this episode, Dimitrous from Cal Poly came though to do just that! As one of the more difficult CSU schools to get into, Cal Poly thrives on preparing their students for the real world by practicing the “Learn by Doing” philosophy. Check out this episode to hear just how Cal Poly does so well at getting you ready for your career and then ready to reach those dreams! ...
Nov 20, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Come get that college knowledge! We sit down with Wesley Veiga as we find out what it was like to fight for financial aid to make college affordable even as tuition prices are consistently rising! Learn about the scholarships that are exclusive to our Sacramento City Unified School District students! Get ‘em while they’re hot! For more info on financial aid and great support, also check out the resources tab on our amazing mentor website. (see link below) Thanks for tuning in and buckle your sea...
Nov 13, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Our special guest for this episode is Vincent Harris, Chief of Continuous Improvement and Accountability at Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD). Vincent shares the many scholarship opportunities that are available to students in SCUSD. Listen in and learn more about these scholarships and how you can apply. To learn more about the requirements for these scholarships or to apply, please visit www.scusd.edu/scholarships. If you are enjoying the WE DREAM Podcast please SHARE, RATE, &...
Feb 19, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Check out this WE DREAM podcast’s episode recorded at the 2019 Western Regional SAAB (Student African American Brotherhood) Conference. This was a 2 day conference on October 11th & 12th, 2019 in San Bernardino, Ca. The Student African American Brotherhood, with nearly 200 chapters in the United States and abroad, was founded on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia on October 17, 1990. SAAB mentors young African American men by educating them on their resp...
Jan 22, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode you will meet Brandon Louie, Community Engagement Coordinator, UC Davis Center For Regional Change. Brandon is an expert in YPAR (Youth-led Participatory Action Research) which is used to empower youth and improve society. Listen and learn about how we our using this process with MWLA and how you can use it when engaging youth to create change. Tap in and listen! If you are enjoying the WE DREAM Podcast please SHARE, RATE, & SUBSCRIBE. Thank you for listening and supporting!!...
Oct 23, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode you will hear from our very own Wellington Smith, Program Associate in Youth Development at Sacramento City Unified. Wellington shares the details of the Be HERE Campaign that is addressing chronic absenteeism in our district. Listen in and learn more about how he is engaging students to build excitement and stress the importance of being present in school everyday. You can follow the Be HERE Campaign on social media @BeHERESac. If you are enjoying the WE DREAM Podcast please SHA...
Oct 16, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this College Knowledge episode you will hear from Brenda Fudge-Jensen, Associate Director of Public Advising at University of California, Davis. Brenda shares valuable information on the TAG program and what admissions is looking for from applications. Tap in and get ready!! In these episodes we discuss tips, information, and personal testimonies in order to better prepare our peers as they approach their transition into college. We will highlight solutions to challenges a student may face an...
Oct 02, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In these episodes we discuss tips, information, and personal testimonies in order to better prepare our peers as they approach their transition into college. We will highlight solutions to challenges a student may face and how to successfully navigate your college experience. In this episode you will hear from the Director of Guidance and Counseling of the Sacramento Unified School District. We will be discussing important dates and things to prepare for as we approach October. Tap in and get re...
Sep 25, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Our guest for the latest installment of the WE DREAM Podcast is the one and only DeWayne Lamont, who you might know as the Sacramento hip-hop artist, Consci8us. Listen to our conversation as we talk about where Consci8us made a name for himself and how he plans to use his platform to enlighten and uplift his community. And of course we cover his big dreams and plans for the future. Congrats to the 2019 Sammies winner, Consci8us. Tune in asap and hear what we have to dream about!
Aug 06, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Hear about some of the amazing work and updates happening with the Men's and Women's Leadership Academy. We have been busy with conferences, documentaries, and prepping for our trip to Peru. Please stay tuned and keep dreaming!!
Jun 11, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 7
