Likhi and Oscar have a very heavy conversation with the Director of Prevention from Without Permission- Clint Rangel. Without Permission aims to end sex and human trafficking not only in the Central Valley but across the nation. Rangel provides a deep dive on Without Permission and the services they provide for victims. With a country life upbringing, Rangel explains the importance of helping other and speaking up for the silenced and providing the needs necessary to provide an escape for sex trafficking victims. Please visit their website: withoutpermission.org and give them a follow-on Instagram @woutpermission.

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Likhi and Oscar sit down with MJC's Rise Up Center Program Specialist- Brenda Pedraza. Brenda gives Likhi and Oscar a deep dive on her everchanging childhood, explaining how her childhood experiences shaped and molded the person she is today. Brenda, as the program specialist at MJC's Rise Up Center gives students the opportunities to grow. With overseeing the different programs, students have the ability to get the tools necessary to be successful and to continue their higher education. Brenda reminders listeners to be kind, put others before themselves and to stand up for what they believe in. Please check out the Rise Up Center's page at Rise Up Center - MJC.

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The Health Equity Director for CAL Pride and Modesto native, Anthony Arauza, sits down with Likhi and Oscar and has an open conversation about advocacy, breaking generational barriers and the importance of giving back. Arauza gives Likhi and Oscar a detailed taste of being a queer person in the Central Valley and the daily obstacles one faces, as well as Arauza's motivation for getting into advocacy and putting the community first.

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Cohosts Likhi and Oscar give listeners updates on what's happening at WMCC. Everything from past, present and futures events, Likhi and Oscar invite and encourage everyone to attend events that are coming up and check out what's happening at WMCC.

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Returning guests of the show- Liliana Felix and Stephanie Ortiz, join Likhi and Oscar in explaining a new program being provided to the community by WMCC. CWOP, the (California Workplace Outreach Project) is in its beginning stages of a new and improved version! Both Felix and Ortiz explain the different changes made to CWOP, as well as their hopes and expectations for this new version. With a focus of workers' rights, Felix and Ortiz emphasize the importance of programs like these and share their own backgrounds and pathways to being a part of the CWOP team. As always, don't forget to check out our Vibe Songs playlist!

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In this episode, hosts Likhi and Oscar dive into a deep conversation in the world of immigration, resource services and programs- as they sit down with the Vice President of Operations: Jose Moreno and the Lead Outreach Specialist: Natalia Sanchez, from El Concilio CA. As first generation Mexican- American's, Jose and Natalia share the familiar struggles and obstacles many first gen's face in their day-to-day life, and explain the various solutions being implemented to ease those struggles by El Concilio. From immigration services to childcare resources, Jose and Natalia express how El Concilio is here to help the ones that are in need.

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StanCo HSA Health Educator: Anysleydi Sandoval joins the Vibin' with West Modesto Podcast and engages in everything health. Anysleydi shares her empathetic and selfless upbringing along with her unorthodox journey to the world of Public Health, going on a deep dive on all of the health services and programs StanCo HSA offers to the communities across Stanislaus County. During her conversation with Likhi and Oscar, Anysleydi expresses her passion for Public Health and shares how everyone can be a part of the programs that aim to make the world a healthier place.

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Hosts Liki Rivas and Oscar Vasquez sit down with Jack Souza, founding artistic director of Prospect Theater Project, as he reflects on 25 years of groundbreaking theater in Modesto through the company he helped build from the ground up. Jack shares stories of home, artistic purpose, and the journey from modest beginnings to a thriving creative hub. As he steps into retirement and a new season of life, Jack opens up about what’s next—and what theater has always meant to him.

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