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Native Edge

NCAIED

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 20

Welcome to Native Edge!
Join us as we discuss success stories, small businesses, access to capital, and the vibrant spirit of Indigenous business owners and leaders. But it's not all business here - we also know how to have a good time! So grab a seat, tune in, and let's dive into this dynamic world together!

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Ep. 20 | Tourism with the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development

Season 2 · Episode 20

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 • Duration 45:22

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For episode 20, we're joined by Bobby Martin, Program Manager for Navajo Nation Tourism and Tony Skrelunas, Director of the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development. Yvette and guest host Kyia Jackson sat down with Bobby and Tony during a recent Native Edge Institute in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Bobby and Tony shared some of the Navajo Nation's incredible work in tourism, which has become an important part of its economic development portfolio. They also discuss Navajo Tourism's support for local small businesses and eagerness to partner for future endeavors.

Plus, you can hear Yvette's excitement when recounting the time she stood on corner in a certain small town in Northern Arizona.

Want to learn more about tourism? Join us at next week's Reservation Economic Summit, where Native tourism will be a big topic of conversation. You can also learn more about The National Center's tourism program, linked below.

Thanks for listening - and tell a friend!

Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development |
https://navajoeconomy.org/

Navajo Nation Tourism |
https://discovernavajo.com/

Contact Bobby Martin |
bobby.martin@navajo-nsn.gov

Native Edge Tourism Technical Assistance Center |
https://nativeedgetourism.org/

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Ep. 19 | Traci Morris

Season 2 · Episode 19

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Duration 01:02:40

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We're just six days from the Reservation Economic Summit, and that means back-to-back episodes of the Native Edge podcast. Special guest host Nicole Watson steps in for Yvette for a great conversation with Dr. Traci Morris, Executive Director of the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, located within the American Indian Policy Institute at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.

Dr. Morris discusses her career path, starting out as a hairdresser and ultimately completing three degrees and becoming a go-to expert on all things related to tribal broadband, including writing a book on the subject that is expected to be released later this year. Dr. Morris will be speaking about tribal broadband as a foundation for economic development on a RES panel on Tuesday, March 11.

In addition, the Spring 2025 cohort of the Indigenous Leadership Academy will be presenting their business pitches at RES on Monday, March 10. RES attendees are welcomed to attend the ILA meeting.

Enjoy this engaging conversation - and see you next week at RES!

Traci L. Morris, PhD |
https://aipi.asu.edu/traci-l-morris-phd

American Indian Policy Institute/Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty |
https://aipi.asu.edu/ctds

The Indigenous Leadership Academy |
https://aipi.asu.edu/ila

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Ep. 10 | Native Tourism with Ed Hall

Season 1 · Episode 10

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 52:31

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Episode 10 of The Native Edge podcast is all about tourism. Yvette solo hosts (with an assist from producer Mikaela Garcia) this episode, which features a conversation with Ed Hall. Ed is a consultant for The National Center working on our new tourism program.

Ed and Yvette talk to the tremendous potential for tourism in Indian Country, as well as some challenges and regional differences. This is the beginning of the conversation about tourism; a future episode will feature the rest of our tourism team representing five regions across the country.

To learn more about our work with tourism, check out this press release announcing the cooperative agreement between The National Center and the Office of Indian Economic Development at the Department of Interior.

Thank you for listening - and tell a friend!

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Ep. 9 | Maricopa County (AZ) Recorder Stephen Richer

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, October 4, 2024 • Duration 51:41

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Election Day is just around the corner! To get you ready to cast your ballot and answer some questions about our voting process, we invited Maricopa County, Arizona Recorder Stephen Richer to join us in studio. Stephen has established himself as one of the foremost experts on voting systems and the election process in the country.

Chris and Yvette talk to Stephen about his background, why he decided to run for Recorder, how he withstood and fought back against unfounded attacks after the 2020 election, the importance of voting and democracy, and being named a "Democracy Defender" by Time Magazine. Plus, Stephen shares his love of learning - and challenges with changing a flat tire.

We hope you enjoy the episode. Please tell your friends to listen - and don't forget to register to vote and make your voice heard!

You can follow Stephen on X for the latest on voting - and everything from sports, to politics, to the latest Arizona news.

A few of the websites discussed on the podcast, including for helping those affected by Hurricane Helene, are found below.

Vote.gov
Servicearizona.com (To register to vote in Arizona - deadline for the 2024 election is Monday, October 7!)
Maricopa.gov | (For information on the voting process in Maricopa County)
Blue Ridge Public Radio | (Information on Hurricane Helene relief efforts)
Register for the 2025 Reservation Economic Summit

Ep. 8 | John Ambrosino

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, September 30, 2024 • Duration 55:41

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On Episode 8 of the Native Edge Podcast, Chris and Yvette sat down with actor and producer John Ambrosino. John recently played the role of "Uncle Ernie" in the hit Broadway remake of the musical Tommy. Members of The National Center's team had the opportunity to see John under the bright lights when they were in New York for a recent Native Edge Institute.

John talks about his career, going from behind the stage to a leading role in an iconic rock opera. He also talks about the business of theater, and what happens behind the scenes to make a successful show - and a successful career.

We hope you enjoy the latest episode - and tell your friends!

Read John's bio

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Support The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development |
https://ncaied.org/get-involved/make-a-gift-today.html

Ep. 7 | Advocacy with Tylynn Gordon

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 43:25

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Episode 7 of The Native Edge podcast returns to a familiar subject - advocacy - with an in-person interview with Tylynn Gordon, a longtime friend of and former consultant for The National Center. Tylynn has a wealth of knowledge about politics and federal lobbying and advocacy across many fields, including Native American and Alaska Native policy.

Tylynn was on the cutting-edge of the changing dynamics of federal lobbying, with Fortune Magazine calling her a “a new breed” of in-state grassroots lobbyists. She shares her observations with Chris and Yvette, including the importance of Indian Country telling its own story.

We hope you enjoy Episode 7 - and tell your friends!

Tylynn Gordon | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylynngordon

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Support The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development |
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Ep. 6 | Lance Morgan on Innovation in Indian Country

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, August 15, 2024 • Duration 46:53

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Welcome back Native Edge Listeners!

In this episode, Chris James and Yvette Fielder sit down with Lance Morgan, CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc., for an insightful conversation about his journey in building a diversified company, changing the law on Indian gaming, and eventually evolving into sports betting.

Lance shares advice through the challenges and successes of government contracting, creating a diversified enterprise, and building a system of checks and balances. He also mentions how he used modules like the Tribal Leverage Buy Out to acquire Ho-Chunk, Inc.

There's a lot of information to uncover in Episode 6 with Lance Morgan, so sit back, relax, and we hope you enjoy!

For more information on the individuals highlighted, click the links below!

Ho-Chunk Inc. | https://www.hochunkinc.com/

WarHorse Casino | https://www.warhorsecasino.com/

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Support The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development |
https://ncaied.org/get-involved/make-a-gift-today.html

Ep. 5 | Advocacy with Clara Pratte

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, July 18, 2024 • Duration 01:01:10

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Episode 5 of the Native Edge Podcast is all about advocacy!

Hosts Chris James and Yvette Fielder welcome guest Clara Pratte, who has a long and distinguished history of advocacy across Indian Country. They discuss Clara's background and experience, the importance of advocacy and making your voice heard, Native representation and tribal consultation, voting, and work-life balance.

Check it out - and make sure to tell your friends to download! Thank you for your support of the Native Edge Podcast.

Clara Pratte | Founder and Principal of Strongbow Strategies
https://www.strongbowstrategies.com/

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Support The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development |
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Ep. 4 | United States Department of Agriculture

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 • Duration 29:07

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What's up Native Edge listeners!

On Episode 4, we share more of the conversation from Episode 2 between Chris James, President and CEO of The National Center, and Tedd Buelow, the Tribal Relations Team Lead for USDA's Office of Rural Development. This interview was recorded in April.

Buelow gives insight into USDA programs related to telecom infrastructure, rural housing development, commodity foods programs, and more. They also discuss the improvements in USDA programs and how these changes are helping Indigenous-owned businesses bid in the bidding processes. You can hear more of the RES speech from Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.

So let's dive into and get our podcasting on!

For more information on the individuals highlighted, click the links below!

The Honorable Tom Vilsack | Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/our-secretary

Ted Buelow | USDA Office of Rural Development
https://www.rd.usda.gov/

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Support The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development |
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This podcast is brought to you in part through the generous support of the Rich Davis and Tylynn Gordon Charitable Fund.

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Ep. 3 | Native Edge Institutes

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, June 21, 2024 • Duration 22:19

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Thank you for tuning in to the Native Edge!

In our latest episode, Program Director Yvette Fielder, Business Development Specialist Kyia Jackson, and Producer Mikaela Garcia talk about Native Edge Institutes - the free, one-day training business training sessions The National Center hosts across the country.

One of the participants in NEIs is CEO of Turtle Island Protection Services Shawntay Negrete. We share some of her remarks and her business's story, including its incredible growth.

From hands-on workshops and mentorship programs to access to critical funding, NEIs' comprehensive approach ensures that new business owners are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the modern market.

So, sit back and relax as we uncover the impactful stories and innovative strategies helping to shape the future of Native business!

If you’d like to learn more about the programs and individuals we highlighted you can visit the websites below!

Shawntay Negrete | Turtle Island Protection Services
https://www.facebook.com/Turtleislandprotectionservices/

Yvette Fielder | Native Edge Institutes
https://www.ncaied.org/native-edge/

AZ MBDA Export Center
https://www.ncaied.org/arizona-mbda-export-center/

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
https://www.ncaied.org/

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