Native Edge
Welcome to Native Edge!
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!
Native Edge
Latest Episodes
Ep.56 | Chef Kris Harris
Chef Kris Harris, owner of Kris Fresh Frybread in Phoenix, joins the podcast for Episode 56. Kris, who has been a client of The National Center, shares her journey from welder to owner of an exciting new restaurant known for - you guessed it - ...
Ep.55 | ICT's Katie Oyan
For episode 55 we're back in our Mesa studio with Katie Oyan, President and CEO of IndiJ Public Media, the parent company of Indian Country Today. Katie shares her story of growing up in rural South Dakota to becoming an editor at one of for fo...
Ep.54 | Journalist Kate Nelson
And last but not the least of our RES 2026 interviews, we welcome journalist (among many other professions) and 40 Under 40 program alumni Kate Nelson (Tlingit). Chris and Yvette sat down with Kate to talk about her fascinating career and journ...
Ep.53 | Former professional baseball player DJ Carrasco
We're continuing our series of conversations from RES with DJ Carrasco (Tewa-Puebloan), a former professional baseball pitcher who is now the founder and CEO of Native Nations. Native Nations is a nonprofit that seeks to boost Native American p...
Ep.52 | ATNI's Amber Shulz-Oliver
In the latest Native Edge, Chris and Yvette welcome Amber Schulz-Oliver, Executive Director of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI). Based in Portland, Oregon, ATNI is a nonprofit organization representing 57 Northwest tribal gover...
