Various hosts and guests take a look at people making a difference. It started out as an innovative book about leadership and civic engagement. Four years later, it’s successfully morphed into a weekly KVMR radio series about, you guessed it, leadership and civic engagement.
Latest episodes
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30 min
George Schureck - Director of Building
Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews George Schureck, Director of Building for Nevada County. George started his career in journalism as a sports writer, became a Master Certified El…
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28 min
David Shield, Microprocessor Pioneer and KVMR Board Member
Host Keith Porter brings us the life and career story of David Shield, a pioneer and patent holder with Intel in the field of microprocessors, a former Board President of KVMR, and…
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30 min
Libby Woods - Strength and Movement Coach, Community Activist
Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Libby Woods a strength and balance coach, who is part of Sol Risers, a group who entertains with fire as well as a community activist who bri…
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30 min
Nevada County Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters Armando Salud-Ambriz
Armando Salud-Ambriz was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States with his family as an infant. Raised in a farmworking family in rural Northern California, A…
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27 min
Carrie Wright, City Manager of Nevada City
Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing talks with City Manager of Nevada City Carrie Wright. She works alongside City Council and local businesses and community organi…
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30 min
Judith Berliner, owner and master presswoman of Full Circle Press
Sages host April Glaser interviews the owner, founder and master Press woman of Full Circle Press, Judith Berliner.
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29 min
Robin Laverty Reves, Speech Therapist and Award-winning Community Activist
Host Keith Porter introduces us to Robin Laverty Reves, and award winning speech therapist, former teacher and school administrator, and a very active community volunteer.
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30 min
Brian Stoltey - Chaplain SNMH
Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Brian Stoltey, Chaplain and Director of Mission Integration & Community Health Equity Liaison at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. Since Brian was…
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30 min
Sheriff Shannan Moon
Beginning with a final update on the Yuba Fire (20 acres) by the Sheriff, host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Shannan Moon kick off the show discussing the sheriffs career in public se…
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30 min
Leslie Barbazette, founder of the Wolf Craft School & Collective
Leslie Barbazette, founder of the Wolf Craft School & Collective in downtown Nevada City, speaks with Sages host April Glaser about her life's work in design and manufacturing for…
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30 min
Micayla Sortland, newly elected Nevada City Councilmember
Tonight on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats it up with newly elected Nevada City Councilmember Micayla Sortland about her advocacy with environmental policy and her ci…
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30 min
Starlite Kompost, multicultural cosmologist and village skills teacher
Host April Glaser interviews Starlite Kompost, host of KVMR show Stars Stars, Multicultural Cosmologist, Village & Primitive Skills Teacher, Basket Weaver, Community Builder, Resid…
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29 min
Jo Ann Rebane, Community Activist and Philanthropist
Host Keith Porter talks with Jo Ann Rebane about her rich and varied life experiences, and her motivation and drive to improve her community.
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30 min
Kimberly Clouse, Founder NC Playwrights Collective
Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Kimberly Clouse, founder of the Nevada County Playwrights Collective.
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30 min
Ernesto Alvarado Licensed Clinician & GVPD Officer
Ernesto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field of social work. He is also currently a member of the Grass Valley Police Department as a…
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30 min
Tina Basich, pro-snowboarder and female arts advocate
Tonight on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing talks and connects to Tina Basich about her professional snowboarder career that led her to civic engagement and community life.
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30 min
Sarah Souza - Inspirational Nevada County Native
Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and guest Sarah Souza discuss living life to the fullest regardless of the challenges that may come your way. Souza was born with a degenerative disease…
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29 min
Guy Stilson, Attorney formerly representing Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead
Host Keith Porter brings us the fascinating details of the life and times of Guy Stilson, an attorney from the Bay Area with a wide variety of experiences including representing Je…
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30 min
Lynn Hodson
Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Lynn Hodson, Executive Director of Sammie's Friends, Entrepreneur, former school board member in Southern California, and community volunteer. Ly…
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28 min
OES Program Manager and Professional Forester Alex Geritz
Alex is a Registered Professional Forester with nearly 20 years of experience in the fields of Forestry, Forest Conservation, and Wildfire Management. He is a Program Manager at OE…