Vicinity Podcast
Vicinity is a podcast about small businesses, neighborliness, and the magic of being, well, in the vicinity of other creative and passionate humans. In each episode, the host, Ari Takata-Vasquez, interviews a creative guest to find out what their journey has looked like (spoiler, it’s not linear), how they stay in it when things get tough, and most importantly, what brings them joy. Ari uses her unique background as a small business owner, design, and artist to connect topics ranging from architecture, inspiration, good governance, vulnerability, and urban design. From each discussion, we pull out the gems and give you ideas you can put into practice.
Geechi Taylor; Muti-instrumentalist, Educator and Administrator with over 30 years of experience in musical arts, performance and mentorship. Home grown, world traveled and passionate about the continuation of and education of Black Music for everyone. Inclusion and opportunities for those who are often left out or left behind is his calling. Geechi is an Artistic Director & President of Young Musicians Choral Orchestra (YMCO).
Geechi Taylor
Sabrina Mutukisna
Sabrina is the Founder of the Entrepreneur Guaranteed Income Fund and Built Here Oakland. The project aims to resource 100 low-income and ReEntry entrepreneurs with the same resources as business school students. Our hypothesis? With 3 years of capital, coaching and world-class advising, low-income entrepreneurs will create pathways out of poverty and great jobs in our community.
Naomi Fierro Peña (she/her/ella), is the Founder & CEO of That Art Party, art and play for BIPOC adults. That Art Party is an amalgamation of all the things that make me - and perhaps us - human. Naomi started this experience as an altar to the inner child who was forced to grow up too soon, to problem-solve the world, and to serve everyone else before herself. I see you. As a queer, woman of color, she started That Art Party as a sacred space to honor our need for creative rest.
Naomi Peña
Season 1
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