This podcast is about Rezzilient individuals who are defying the odds in Indian Country. We will hear the stories of Native entrepreneurs, leaders, as well as, game changers in their communities who are making positive changes, promoting social and economic growth.
Lena shares space with Annita Lucchesi, the Executive Director of Sovereign Bodies Institute. She is a descendant of the Cheyenne people, she is pursuing her PhD at University of Arizona, as well as, a survivor of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and hear how she ended up finding her life's work from her personal experiences.
Lena sits down with Heat Laliberte of One Arrow meats a Two Spirit Owned & Operated Handmade, Locally Sourced & Naturally Smoked Bacon expert. Hear how Heat brings home the bacon, literally.
Lena shares space with Cece Meadows, Founder & CEO of Prados Beauty. Cece shares some of her most intimate moments of childhood, growth, family, and love. She is bringing her dreams into reality, all while breaking generational curses and working towards creating generational wealth. Stay and listen to the end and find out some exclusive news. You heard it here first on the Rezzilient Podcast! Please download, like, follow, subscribe to my podcast, as well as, my social media accounts.
Yo, Welcome back to another season of the Rezzilient Podcast. I am your host Lena Ortega, and I am of the Kwatsáan Nation. Currently, I reside on O'odham land and am glad to be back doin' what I love. Do me a favor catch up on season 1 and like, subscribe, share and leave me a 5-star review (any negative feedback is welcomed but do it in my DM's or keep to yourself). I really hope you enjoy the episodes that are set to drop on September 30th. Thank you, for your continued support!
Member of the Ft. Yuma Quechan Tribe, Ramiro Marquez, joins Lena in conversation about how he brought his dreams of Red Moon Ale House to Yuma, Az.
On this upcoming episode, Lena will be talking with the owners of Bison Star Naturals and they’ve been featured on local TV, New Mexico Mag, Native Business Magazine and more. Angelo and Jacque come from humble beginnings and have made #bisonstarnaturals a household name. This podcast is All Native, all the time. Thank you, for your continued support.
Bonus Episode! Kwatsan Tribal elder Barbara Levy sits down with me to talk about her journey, her passion for teaching our language and more.
On this episode of Rezzilient, Lena sits with Haley Laughter, of the Navajo Nation. She is the owner of Hozho Total Wellness, an Indigenous Yoga movement for Native American Individuals. Lena and Haley discuss her triumphant journey, love for yoga, family, addiction, business, as well as, new adventures for the upcoming year.
On this episode of Rezzilient, Lena sits down with Melinda Williamson, owner of Morning Light Kombucha. Melinda, discusses her journey back to her native homelands to start her kombucha business.
Lena has a chill conversation with owner of Quw'utsun' Made, Arianna Lauren. Together they discuss her journey from Canada to New Mexico, to preserve the traditional knowledge of the Coast Salish Nation in order to pass it on to the next generations.
On Rezzilient's first episode, your host Lena sits down with Tudor Montague, owner of Spirit Mountain Roasting Co. Together we chat over a cup of coffee and talk about the journey, the entrepreneurial process and bringing a coffee roasting business back to the Ft. Yuma Quechan reservation.
Lena sits down with Chief Judge White, of the Ft. Yuma Quechan Tribe to discuss her journey into the judicial field.