Season 8, Episode 4 of the Brown Sound welcomes Esperansa Aguilera, a higher ed professional whose journey is rooted in mentorship, advocacy, and community. As a first-get Latina and Native student navigating a PWI, Esperansa shares how her identities shaped her path, the power of storytelling in healing, and the lessons she carries from mentors and her grandmother. We dive into the importance of bringing joy, social justice, and authenticity into education and beyond.

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In this episode, Daniel and Javi sit down with Auburn Logan, a model, fashion designer, and influencer repping her people from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Oregon with Kalapuya, Chinook, Yurok, and Tolowa roots. She shares her journey in fashion, modeling, and the world of social media, and how she's using her platform to inspire, uplift, and create positive change for her community.

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In this episode, we're joined by Chef Salvador Alamilla, the powerhouse behind Amano in Caldwell, Idaho. From his journey as a young immigrant to becoming a James Beard Award-winning chef and receiving the Key to the City, Sal shares how family, cultura, and resilience shaped his culinary path. Tune in as we talk food, identity, and what it means to stay rooted in rising.

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