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Sort of like, what happens when you get overpowered by the Nevada Sun—while listening to Nuthin’ but a G Thang (on repeat)—and at the same time, listening to a heavily tattoo'd guy from HV1, intelligently-and-existentially deconstruct (and reconstruct) strange meanings of life. All from a tribal perspective. Yeah, it’s kind of like that…

Brian "BB" Melendez


    • Dec 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 21 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Episode 21: For the Greater [Indian] Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 50:16


    The things we do for the Greater Indian Good. Have you ever wondered about the power of meditation? Ever consider how spiritual wellness and finding balance impacts your life? What about learning how significant our individual choices can be, in relation to the rest of the world? If you’ve been following this story, listen right now, to hear the final installment of Season 1. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 20: Indian Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 45:03


    Do you understand how valuable real estate is in the United States? Have you ever wondered about the mechanisms and trends of modern spirituality? Listen today, to hear a version of American history, told from a tribal perspective, that is seldom ever heard. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 19: The Emerald City

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 34:46


    Ever wondered how powerful it is to be connected to the land of your Ancestors? Learn a diverse tribal perspective on morality and strength, as it pertains to humanity. Listen right now, and discover, how to find empowerment in any situation. So, put on your ruby slippers, because we got some walking to do… Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 18: Sovereignty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 37:04


    Have you ever wondered just how powerful dancing in the Sun can be for humanity? Are you ready to learn about creating sacred space? Listen right now, to learn a unique history, and probable future—about American Indians—all from a tribal perspective. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 17: Coloring Outside The Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 39:35


    Have you ever had to start all over again in life; and the quickest way to a new beginning, was simply taking the unorthodox path? Has there ever been a moment, when you knew you just had to keep on walking? Listen today, to learn about the intricacies of co-parenting, institutional thinking, and recreating new spaces through love: all from a tribal perspective.    Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 16: A Tale of Two Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 47:05


    Have you ever wanted to learn about intricate details of modern tribal leadership? Learn about the ever-changing paradigm shifts that impact Indigenous cultures and belief systems. Listen right now, to experience a raw human side of life and family, in a way that is rarely disclosed. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 15: Blood in the Dirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 30:18


    Have you ever found yourself in circumstances that never seemed to make any sense? Have you ever had a dream so prolific, that by just holding onto the thought of it changed your life? Listen right now, to learn about life as non-traditional tribal student, a struggling father, and an emerging young leader! Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 14: Finding The Sacred

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 24:51


    Have you ever learned something so special that you knew that it was going to change your life? Ever wondered what inspired the tribal people of the past, to carve divine messages on high rock walls? Listen right now, to hear how tenets of faith; are created and destroyed, all at the same time. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 13: The Day Before All Lives Mattered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 35:06


    Have you ever made decisions in your life, that you knew were going to change your path forever? Have you ever been in love with life and at the same time pulled by the arm towards death? This is a tribal perspective on modern chaos, community heartache, and the social phenomenon of gun violence? If you want to learn something mind shattering…listen right now! Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 12: What Am I To You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 31:57


    Have you ever wanted to know the fragile insides of modern tribal spirituality? Have you ever had to do something that you knew had to be done, but found opposing forces at every turn trying to stop you? Have you ever been so confused in lust, excitement, and fear, that you lose your breath? If you haven’t…get ready, because here it is. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 11: Comity of the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 31:20


    Have you ever found yourself on a spiritual journey; one that you never thought you’d ever be on? While trying to move forward in life, have you ever felt inadequate and not good enough? There’s something special about learning new things, making new relationships, and witnessing sacred moments that heals old wounds. Listen today, to learn about how Indigenous People worship the power of the Sun. “We get our power from the Sun” – Chief Good Day Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 10: The Third Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 27:02


    Have you ever allowed yourself to be lost in the moment? Have you ever had to forgive yourself for choices that you've made? Have you ever had an experience we're your life changed in an unexpected turn—a moment that so beautiful—that it made you believe in God? Listen today, to hear a story of ritual, customs, and tradition: a story of suffering for glory and dancing for the people. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 9: You Don't Even Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 22:12


    Have you ever struggled with addictions, mourned the loss of a loved one, or isolate yourself from you family in the grieving process? Ever think to yourself, “what am I doing here?” or “why is this my life?” and not find any immediate answers. Have you ever simply just let go and allowed others to take care of you? Listen today to hear a story of a life changing events, opportunities, and curiosity. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 8: Chief Good Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 22:49


    Have you ever experienced death in a way that changes every part of your soul? Have you ever witnessed a gang funeral? Ever think about the impact, that just one life, has on a community. This is a story of great loss, tragedy, heartbreak and sadness. Listen today, to hear about just how fragile and unforgiving life can be. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 7: Frybread & Circuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 23:11


    Have your ever wondered about the structural complications of Indian Education? Ever think about how parenting impacts the capabilities of children? Have you ever thought about the tenets of institutional thinking? Listen today, to hear how so many of our tribal youth struggle through the educational system and how our families and communities are fumbling to correct this phenomenon. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 6: Gangster Lean

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 18:19


    Have you ever wondered about the intricacies of early 90’s gang culture and the criminality that took the lives of many young people and left others incarcerated? Ever want to know what it’s like to attend a gang funeral? Have you ever wanted to know about how to prevent juvenile delinquency? Listen today, to learn about a rampant sub-culture that has the power to shift lives and change the destinies of young people. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 5: Bending Spoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 16:12


    Have you ever thought about what it must be like to grow up on an American Indian Reservation in the 90’s? Have you ever wondered about the impacts that a broken home, alcohol abuse and drug addictions, and domestic violence has on a child’s worldview? Ever think about how important your own unique role is in a community setting? Listen today, to hear about teenage angst and unintended social apathy. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 4: In-Between Dwellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 16:21


    Have you ever wondered how American Indian family’s transition after a suicide? What do you think life is like, for a child born with serious childhood disabilities? Or consider how difficult it must be to provide a struggling child with comfort? Learn why an Indian boy, would leave the only caregivers he would ever know, to live with his biological mother in a broken home? To find out all these mysterious details, listen right now… Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 3: The Green Side of the Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 15:17


    Do you want to know what was life was like, as an Indian child, in Reno during the late 80’s?  Do you understand how violence and trauma can shape a young mind? Have you ever wondered how common another person’s depression can impact other people’s paths forever? If you’re prepared to find out, listen right now… Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you can listen to the episodes in this order, you’ll appreciate the intended experience. I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory, and it takes me awhile to get the content the way it needs to be, so thank you for your patience. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

    Episode 2: Indian Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 12:15


    Why is it crucial to know the history of where your family comes from? Have you ever thought to yourself, just how impactful your parent’s life experiences have been in your own story? Listen now to learn about the secrets and tricks of little Indian Boys. First and foremost, I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you all for your time and consideration. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow me ( @lucentree ) on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree  

    Episode 1: Ground Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 19:21


    Welcome to Coffee with an Indian, I’m BB, your Host and Resident-Indian.  You are now about to listen to a brilliantly composed tribal narrative, in a way that has never been done before on any podcast. Have you ever wondered what it’s like living on a modern Indian Reservation? Have you ever had to make something out of nothing? Are you ready for a unique and complex story, filled with struggle and spirit? We’ll you’re in luck because here it is. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode 21. If you do this, you’ll get the best experience. First and foremost, I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory. After you give this episode a listen, if you can please tag this post and share the content with your friends and relatives, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you all for your time and consideration. -BB ------- If you enjoy Coffee with an Indian…you’re going to love Coffee with an Indian_Black. Please consider subscribing to Coffee with an Indian_Black, which is the Extended, R-Rated version of each and every episode. This service is exclusively on Patreon. Every subscription helps us move the podcast further in every way possible. You’ve been warned; this is the dark side of the podcast.   ------- Brian “BB” Melendez, is a Northern / Southern Paiute - Western Shoshone, CEO / Problem Solver of Lucentree, LLC; Tribal Community Leader; American Indian Spirituality Scholar; Practitioner of Great Basin Custom(s) and Culture(s); the Creator or Mahkwuhoo (Guided Meditation); and Host of the Coffee with an Indian, Podcast. Contact Information: bb@lucentree.com ------- Follow Me: @lucentree   You can find me on: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter #coffeewithanindian #cwaiblack #thelessonlearned #lucentree

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