Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines
The Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines is a collection of stories gathered through interviews with Native peoples from around the world who are standing up to protect the planet and our future.
As Producer I was responsible for maintaining our production calendar, booking guests, researching and writing questions and scripts, attending recording sessions, overseeing edits and mix-downs, creating social media assets, finding sponsorship opportunities, posting the website and finding and securing grant funding for seasons 2 and 3.
See some of highlighted episodes below and be sure to check us out all three seasons on Apple Podcasts.
Brandi Morin
This episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines featured a conversation with award-winning Cree journalist, Brandi Morin.
Brandi and Host, LeAndra Nephin discuss Brandi's career in journalism, her coverage of the ongoing crisis on Wet'suwet'en territory, her book "Our Voice of Fire: A Memoir of a Warrior Rising", and her own harrowing experience of being sexually trafficked as a teenager.
Prestin Thōtin-awāsis
On this episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines we share our conversation with Nēhiyaw/Metis/Mixed Two-Spirit activist, Prestin Thōtin-awāsis.
We discussed his activism and advocacy work, the importance of mental health support in Indigenous communities, and the importance of the T2S in MMIWGT2S and how communities and individuals can support survivors and families.
Kali Reis
On this episode of Not Invisible: Native Peoples on the Frontlines we interviewed Professional Boxer and Actress, Kali Reis.
As a Professional Boxer, Reis has attained 6 World Titles in 2 weight classes & is currently the WBA IBO & WBO Super Lightweight World Champion and is on the “Road to Undisputed”. Kali made history when she participated in HBOs’ first ever Women’s televised in 2018. She uses her boxing platform to spread awareness on various issues such as the MMIW (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women).
In 2021, Kali made her acting debut with the lead role in the film ‘Catch the Fair One', in which she also received a writer’s credit. This film highlights the MMIW epidemic & earned a Special Jury Mention award at the Tribeca film festival. Recently, an Indie Film Spirit Award nominee for Best Female Lead Actress was announced for Reis’ performance.