The WMCC communications team sit down with Likhi and Oscar and discuss the moments 2025 brought them. Everything from the community builder's events, podcast guests and visiting the State Capital, the communications team give their favorite moments of the year.

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Returning guests Jose Moreno and Natalia Sanchez join Likhi and Oscar engaging in a very important conversation about the Immigration Information Service Resource hub (IISR). Jose and Natalia give the updates, not only just about the new IISR but Jose and Natalia bring El Concilio's very own Immigration Attorney; Nelson Ibarra, to give updates on immigration issues as a whole.

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Likhi and Oscar sit down with members of the Giving Machines Modesto, Chad Brown and Cindy Fraze. Cindy and Chad go on a deep dive on the Giving Machines and share the morals and story behind them. From giving gloves to farm workers or wish list presents to children across the world, the Giving Machines provides a way for people to give to those who are truly in need.

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Likhi and Oscar have a very heavy conversation with the Director of Prevention from Without Permission- Clint Rangel. Without Permission aims to end sex and human trafficking not only in the Central Valley but across the nation. Rangel provides a deep dive on Without Permission and the services they provide for victims. With a country life upbringing, Rangel explains the importance of helping other and speaking up for the silenced and providing the needs necessary to provide an escape for sex trafficking victims. Please visit their website: withoutpermission.org and give them a follow-on Instagram @woutpermission.

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Likhi and Oscar sit down with MJC's Rise Up Center Program Specialist- Brenda Pedraza. Brenda gives Likhi and Oscar a deep dive on her everchanging childhood, explaining how her childhood experiences shaped and molded the person she is today. Brenda, as the program specialist at MJC's Rise Up Center gives students the opportunities to grow. With overseeing the different programs, students have the ability to get the tools necessary to be successful and to continue their higher education. Brenda reminders listeners to be kind, put others before themselves and to stand up for what they believe in. Please check out the Rise Up Center's page at Rise Up Center - MJC.

As always, don't forget to check out our Vibe Songs playlist!

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The Health Equity Director for CAL Pride and Modesto native, Anthony Arauza, sits down with Likhi and Oscar and has an open conversation about advocacy, breaking generational barriers and the importance of giving back. Arauza gives Likhi and Oscar a detailed taste of being a queer person in the Central Valley and the daily obstacles one faces, as well as Arauza's motivation for getting into advocacy and putting the community first.

As always, don't forget to check out our Vibe Songs playlist!

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Cohosts Likhi and Oscar give listeners updates on what's happening at WMCC. Everything from past, present and futures events, Likhi and Oscar invite and encourage everyone to attend events that are coming up and check out what's happening at WMCC.

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The long-awaited guest: Blanca Marin, finally joins the Vibin' with West Modesto podcast and gives Likhi and Oscar a very heartfelt conservation. Marin embarks listeners on a journey, sharing her humble beginnings from being born in Mexico, to being a part of the Civil Grand Jury. Marin Express how education played a big role in her compassionate childhood. From visits to the library- to reading the daily newspaper, education has played a huge role for the good in Marin's life and it's something she has passed down and shared with others who cross her path.

As always, don't forget to check out our Vibe Songs playlist!

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