Solano Moms Building Community
Welcome to the Solano Moms Building Community Podcast, where moms come together to build a stronger, united community. This is your go-to resource hub, offering tips, strategies, and support to help navigate the joys and challenges of motherhood. Whether you're driving your kids to school or taking a break in your busy day, we’re here to connect you with valuable insights, helpful resources, and the amazing moms of Solano County. Join us as we share stories, tackle mom struggles, and create a space where we lift each other up, because together, we can build a thriving community.
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board President, Ana Petero on Investing in Education, Empowering Students, and Strengthening Community
Welcome back to Solano Moms Building Community, where we spotlight the people making a difference for our families, our schools, and our future.
Today, we’re honored to sit down with Ana Petero a woman whose life is a testament to service, resilience, and the transformative power of education.
Ana was elected to the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board in 2020. Originally from Fiji, Ana immigrated to the United States in 1976 and has called Fairfield home for over 20 years. She’s a proud mother of five, a grandmother of five, and a lifelong educator serving as a...
Special Episode as we sit down with a leader whose roots run deep in Solano County Supervisor John M. Vasquez on Growing Up Local, Serving with Heart, and Leading Solano Forward
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The heart of giving and the engine behind many of the programs that make a difference in our community — The Solano Community Foundation featuring interview Mike Ioakimedes
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Solano Transportation Authority (STA) featuring Executive Director Daryl K. Halls and Deputy Executive Director/Director of Planning Robert Guerrero
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Meet The Veteran Champion Retired Chief Master Sergeant John G. Evalle, currently, as the Military Affairs Officer at Travis Credit Union
We are honored to welcome Chief Master Sergeant John G. Evalle (Ret.) to the Solano Moms Building Community Podcast. With a distinguished 30-year career in the United States Air Force, culminating as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, John has firsthand experience of the military journey. Following his retirement, he served as the Veterans Liaison for Congressman John Garamendi, advocating for veterans' rights and benefits, and currently as the Military Affairs Officer at Travis Credit Union, John leads outreach efforts across a 12-county region, ensuring that financial education and...
The Vacaville Museum featuring executive director Clara Dawson, whose passion for museums and dedication to preserving history is taking Vacaville Museum to new heights.
Today, we’re excited to sit down with Clara Dawson, the Executive Director of The Vacaville Museum, a true treasure in our community dedicated to preserving and celebrating the unique history and culture of Solano County.
Since its founding in 1981, the Vacaville Museum has been building community through shared history, offering powerful exhibits that tell the stories of Solano County’s rich heritage—from Spanish Voices to the Japanese American experience, the legacy of the Nut Tree, and so much more.
As the only museum solely focused on interpreting the history of all of Solano County...
Trailblazing leader and advocate for equity featuring Supervisor Cassandra R. James Cassandra serves Vallejo residents in Solano County’s First District, covering Greater Vallejo.
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The importance of neurodevelopment and how it connects to preventing risky behavior in kids and adolescent featuring Our special guest, Dr. Crystal Collier
In this episode; we’re diving into the importance of neurodevelopment and how it connects to preventing risky behavior in kids. By learning how the brain grows and responds to different experiences, parents can be proactive instead of reactive helping to shape their children’s futures in a positive, informed way.
We’ll explore: How a child’s brain develops and what influences decision-making The impact of risky behaviors on brain health How parents can create an environment that supports strong, healthy choices
Our special guest, Dr. Crystal Collier, has dedicated her work to empowering parents...
California Conference for Women featuring Dr. Sohee Jun, a premier leadership coach specializing in empowering highly successful women—CEOs, executives, and leaders at all levels
In this special episode, Patty and I are coming to you from San Jose, where we are attending the California Conference for Women as part of our collaborative organization. Being part of this empowering event, surrounded by inspiring women and impactful speakers, made us reflect on how every woman’s journey is unique—yet all share the same resilience, growth, and strength. The stories we heard were a testament to the power of women and communities working together to create lasting change.
While at the conference, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dr. Sohee Jun...
Navigating the challenges of hormone imbalance, sleep issues, stress, and anxiety Featuring Dr Amanda Tracy, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women’s health.
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Solano Moms Building Community Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a must-hear conversation about women’s health, hormones, and holistic wellness with our special guest, Amanda Tracy, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women’s health.
With over 15 years of experience building an award-winning wellness center in Massachusetts, Amanda Tracy has dedicated her career to helping women navigate the challenges of hormone imbalance, sleep issues, stress, and anxiety. Now based in Fairfield California, she continues her mission online, supporting women across the country.
In this episode, we’ll explore...
