Hello everyone!

🎧 In this episode I have a fun and enlightening conversation with Nicolette "Niko" Gomez

Niko is a proud member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and founder of Nopalito Network, where she bridges the digital divide with culturally-relevant tech solutions.

Niko empowers Indigenous entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed while staying rooted in their culture. From digital design to tech workshops, she’s passionate about ensuring Yaqui voices and traditions thrive in today’s digital world, creating lasting change for her community.

If that is not amazing in itself! Listen on how Nico balances life as a student, mother, and entrepreneur, Nicolette is leading the charge for Indigenous innovation and empowerment.

Thank you!

Chiokoe Uttesia'vu

Nopalito Network

Connect with Nico on Linkedin

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Welcome back to the show!

🚀 We have a truly inspiring guest whose work aligns perfectly with our mission to uplift and empower our native communities.

Joining us is Mariah Zavala a passionate advocate for improving health disparities and strengthening communities across Arizona. With a BS in Public Health from Northern Arizona University, Maria brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to everything she does.

Currently, she's making waves as a Business Development Specialist at Mountain Mojo Group, a creative agency known for its values of family, curiosity, and connection. Maria has been mentoring Pascua Yaqui Tribe youth, creating sports and educational opportunities, and is now developing an extension of SPL Sports to reach even more tribal youth in Flagstaff and beyond.

In today’s episode, Maria will be sharing her incredible story, starting with her humble beginnings and the impact of her amazing mother and siblings on her journey. We’ll dive into her passions, the life lessons she’s learned along the way, and her current projects including the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Youth Rafting Expedition in partnership with SPL Sports Inc. 2025!!

So, get comfortable and get ready for an insightful conversation about health, community, and life’s greatest lessons with Mariah Zavala!

Connect with Mariah:

LinkedIn: Mariah Zavala

IG: Mariah Zavala

Thanks for listening.

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🎙 Episode Spotlight: Selina Martinez

In this episode, we're honored to feature Selina Martinez, a trailblazing Yaqui woman whose innovative work with The British Museum and her 3D modeling project, "Species of the River," is making waves in the world of architecture and cultural preservation.

🎧 About Selina: Selina is an inspiring force within the Yaqui community, actively contributing to the cultural and architectural landscapes of Scottsdale (Penjamo), Arizona. As she nears the completion of her journey to becoming an architect, Selina is set to become one of the first, if not the only, female Indigenous architects—a groundbreaking achievement!

During our conversation, Selina graciously shares her origin story, the experiences that have shaped her, the motivations driving her work, and a glimpse into her exciting future projects.

Connect with Selina:

✅ Follow her on Instagram: @kaajoame

✅ Explore her project Juebenaria: @juebenaria

✅ Discover "Species of the River" here

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