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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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Native Edge episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Native Edge for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Native Edge episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ep. 6 | Lance Morgan on Innovation in Indian Country

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08/15/24 • 46 min

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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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Ep. 3 | Native Edge Institutes

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06/21/24 • 22 min

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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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Ep. 13 | Fawn Sharp

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11/07/24 • 62 min

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On Episode 13 of The Native Edge podcast, Chris and Yvette welcomed Fawn Sharp to The National Center's headquarters in Mesa, Arizona. Fawn is well-known throughout Indian Country from her time as President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and leadership in Quinault Indian Nation and Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.
Fawn shares her path to leadership; her incredible local, regional, and national efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic; advocacy in combatting climate change; current role as a board member of the Nature Conservancy; and how the rest of the world can learn from Indigenous peoples and culture.
The interviewed was recorded over the summer, but we wanted to releases it during Native American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, we are selling a customed designed t-shirt encouraging you to buy Native throughout the month. All proceeds go directly to support our incredibly programming. Click here to purchase a shirt!

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Ep. 17 | Holiday Shopping with Native Art Market

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12/12/24 • 69 min

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For Episode 17 of The Native Edge podcast, E. Skye Byrd and Kyia Jackson sub in for Chris and Yvette to talk about shopping Native, particularly around the holidays. They welcomed the founders of Scottsdale, AZ-based Native Art Market Denise Rosales and Heather Tracy to talk about their business and career journey - and of course to share some of their amazing products.
Plus, everyone brought in some of their favorite Indigenous-made apparel and discussed some of their favorite artisans, all of whom are listed below. Of course, listening doesn't do them justice; stay tuned for the video version of the podcast that will be posted in the coming days on The National Center's YouTube channel, where you can see the quality and creativity yourself.
We hope you enjoy - and make sure to shop Native this holiday season. We'll see you in 2025 for a new season of The Native Edge podcast. Thank you to everyone who made 2024 a success!
Businesses talked about:
Native Art Market
https://www.thenativeartmarket.com/
IG: Native Art Market
Copper Canoe Women
https://www.coppercanoewoman.com/
Meka Clothing
https://www.mekaclothing.com/
Indigenous Land
IG: IndigenousLand
Relative Arts NYC
https://www.relativeartsnyc.com/
OXDX
https://www.oxdxclothing.com/
Asdzáá Stardust
IG: asdzaa_stardust
https://asdzaastardust.myshopify.com/
Eighth Generation
https://eighthgeneration.com/
Still She Lives
https://www.stillshelives.com/
ASEP Design
https://www.asepdesigns.studio/
Glittering World Gal
IG: Gilitteringworldgal
Lynnette Haozous
https://www.lynnettehaozous.com/
IG: Ihaozous
Still She Lives
IG: Stillshelives
https://www.

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Ep. 12 | Hud Oberly

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11/01/24 • 58 min

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Thank you for listening to The Native Edge, and Happy Native Heritage Month! We will be releasing shows weekly, starting with episode 12 featuring a conversation that Chris and Yvette had with Hud Oberly during a recent Native Edge Institute in New York.
Hud, a Ralph Lauren model and Founder and Creative Director at Here's to You, is no stranger to The National Center. He is a 40 Under 40 honoree, speaker at RES, and was on a panel at the New York NEI.
Learn more about Hud's journey and his passion for uplifting Indigenous art and creatives. Plus, a big plug for the benefits of the 40 Under 40 program (nominations for the 2025 class due soon!). Check out some of the programs and organizations discussed below. As always, thank you for listening - and tell your friends!
Here's to You
Native Forward Scholars Fund

UNITY
40 Under 40 Program Nomination Form
2025 Reservation Economic Summit
2024 Native American Heritage Month T-Shirt
Daryl Domingo | https://is.gd/cxAQMB

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Ep. 2 | Agriculture

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06/05/24 • 34 min

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Welcome back to the Native Edge podcast!
Join us as we explore the world of agriculture through business, philosophy, and clips from awesome entrepreneurs and experts.
On episode 2, The National Center's Chris James and Yvette Fielder take a deep dive into Indigenous agriculture, with perspective from sisters Andi & Alisha Murphy of the Toasted Sister Podcast; USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack; Tedd Buelow, Tribal Relations Team Lead for the USDA's Office of Rural Development; and renowned Indigenous chefs and restauranteurs Sean Sherman and Ben Jacobs.
The episode features both original interviews, as well as clips from RES and the Toasted Sister Podcast. We hope you enjoy, we will see you next time on the Native Edge!
If you’d like to learn more about the programs and individuals we highlighted you can visit the websites below!
Andi and Alisha Murphy | Toasted Sister Podcast
https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-853jh-1454ab31
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/
Sean Sherman | Owamni/NĀTIFS
https://seansherman.com/
Ben Jacobs | Tocabe
https://www.tocabe.com/

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

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10/04/24 • 51 min

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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
Register for upcoming Native Edge Institutes

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Ep. 19 | Traci Morris

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03/04/25 • 62 min

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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

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10/17/24 • 52 min

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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. 16 | Journalist Mark Trahant

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12/05/24 • 52 min

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For episode 16, we welcomed renowned journalist Mark Trahant to the studio for a conversation about his storied career, from a tribal high school basketball radio announcer to interviewing a President of the United States. Mark is currently Editor-at-Large at Indian Country Today, and over his five-decade career he has worked across both Native and mainstream media, and even had stints in government and academia.
We hope you enjoy the discussion and learn about the future of journalism, and what to expect from a new administration taking over in Washington. Mark is also working on a new book about Native women leaders in the 20th Century.

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How many episodes does Native Edge have?

Native Edge currently has 23 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Non-Profit, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.

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The episode title 'Ep. 6 | Lance Morgan on Innovation in Indian Country' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Native Edge?

The average episode length on Native Edge is 49 minutes.

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Episodes of Native Edge are typically released every 12 days, 22 hours.

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The first episode of Native Edge was released on May 7, 2024.

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