In honor of Women’s History Month, we sit down with Stephanie Bermudez, founder of Startup Unidos, to explore how she’s building cross-border innovation ecosystems and expanding opportunity for women entrepreneurs. Hear how her leadership journey is shaping what’s possible along the borderlands.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a look at Change Labs’s Pitch Your Hustle competition and the Native entrepreneurs driving impact across Arizona. Learn more about how our Explore alumni were able to support this important community event.
Watch our conversation with Sam Gomez, Executive Director of The Sagrado Galleria, as part of VL’s National Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight. Sam shares the inspiration behind The Sagrado, the only community arts organization and gallery in South Phoenix, and how art and design serve as tools for cultural identity, equity, and community resilience.
Strong communities don’t just happen, they’re built by leaders who are willing to step up, work together, and drive meaningful change. Participating in a leadership program is more than a professional development opportunity; it’s a pathway to making a lasting difference in Arizona. Learn how you can take action today.
In this inspiring interview, Tony Skrelunas, Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Division of Development and CEO of Tribe Awaken, discusses how Native communities are embracing sustainable economic solutions. Learn about the shift from extractive industries to culturally rooted practices, the mission behind Tribe Awaken, and how individuals can support Native entrepreneurship. Discover how Native communities are creating a sustainable, culturally connected future.
To celebrate the start of Pride Month, we interviewed Gabe Hagen, co-founder of Brick Road Coffee, a locally owned coffee shop in Tempe, Arizona that is LGBTQA and sober-community friendly, to discuss the importance of creating spaces that welcome and celebrate diversity.
Explore Class 3’s visit to South Phoenix, Mesa, and Buckeye was full of adventures. Participants learned more about the stories, deep histories, and dreams for the future that each place represents from local leaders!
Explore Class 3’s visit to the Yuma and San Luis communities left them with fresh perspectives, a deep respect for local leadership, and a strong desire to revisit these communities!
This Women’s History Month we’re highlighting some inspiring female leaders throughout Arizona! Each of these women are a partner in one of the six cities that our Explore Program visits. We’ve had the privilege of connecting with exceptional women who are trailblazers in their communities and champions of sustainable impact throughout Arizona.
November is National Native American Heritage Month! It is a celebration of the resilience and achievements of the Native community. Listen to our conversation with Holly Patterson, Business Coach at Change Labs in Navajo and Hopi lands, to learn more.
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