Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores leads her co-hosts of The Sages Among Us in a retrospective ranging from how the show began, why they choose to participate in community affairs in this way to their aspirations for future guests. She talks with Lori Burkart Frank, Brian Buckley, Paul Cummings and Keith Porter; host Kimberley Ewing was not able to participate. Learn why this team believes passionately in the concept of civic engagement as a key contributor to community vitality and success.

Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Lynn Forbes, former Food Editor of San Francisco Examiner, Author, Co-President of League of Women Voters of Nevada County, weekly host of Nevada County NOW on NC Media and much more.

Juan Browne is a local Grass Valley pilot that flies for American Airlines. He has made a
name for himself as an investigative journalist covering local disasters like the Oroville
spillway, seasonal fires and local, regional and national aviation mishaps. His YouTube
channel has grown exponentially shedding a light on aviation and systems safety
globally. He grew up on tree farm here in Grass Valley and worked his way up to
becoming a pilot at the local airport pumping gas, washing planes and restoring
airtankers back to warbirds until attending college and joining the United States Air
Force where he served for ten years as an instructor pilot and cargo pilot. He went on to
serve as a Flight Officer with American Airline for the last 25 years flying airline
transport aircraft with his most recent qualifications being in the Boeing 777. He has
numerous personal aircraft and is very involved in mentoring and supporting youth in
their developing aviation careers.

Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with Lovie Bucknell a local community leader in mental health and the arts. She recently founded Kindred Heart Therapy non-profit, she teaches Modern Dance at Sierra College, and she is an advocate for the local skateboarding community.

Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Cory Fisher about her time as a journalist, producer for Michael Moore including the Oscar nominated, Sicko and the importance and impact of a free media presence.

Brian Snyder has been FREED’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the last five years. Before that, he was FREED’s Disability Community Advocate. FREED is a Nevada County non-profit resource center for older adults and people with disabilities. Before being hired at FREED, Brian worked on a master’s degree in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation. He also founded a non-profit multimedia production organization producing two web-based episodes of the American Unity Project, featuring former US Army Captain, West Point Graduate, Iraq War Veteran, author, and founder of the Peace Literacy Institute, Paul K. Chappell. Brian received his BFA in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and his MFA in directing from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film, and Television. After graduating from UCLA, he worked in the entertainment industry as a project manager for several years before losing his ability to drive. Brian has a rare genetic degenerative disease called Usher syndrome – Type 2A. He is blind and has minor hearing loss. Brian is now working on a dual-emphasis master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling. After graduation, he hopes to serve our community as a Nevada County Behavioral Health counselor and eventually offer probono psychotherapy sessions for people with disabilities in his private practice. Brian was born in Grass Valley, and his family has roots in Nevada County, going back to the 1930s when his grandfather and great-uncles worked in the Empire Mine. Brian, his wife, son, and guide dog, Burnie (a Yellow Lab) live in Grass Valley.

Lori Burkart Frank interviews Justin Morgan, Executive Assistant at Foothills Compassionate Care, Football coach, Golfer, and formerly with Cirque Du Soliel for twelve years.

Host Keith Porter guides us through the life journey of Shirley Freriks, a woman with widely diverse experiences who has fulfilled many roles. From early childhood on a farm to senior retail executive to student of Eastern philosophy to recycling educator to forest restorer to advocate for elimination of single-use plastic, her inspirational journey reflects a continuing exploration of "who I really am."