Moms Building Community

by Maryam Trumpf

Season 5

Kris Brand: Brentwood City Council District 2 | Your Vote, Their Voice

Welcome back to Moms Building Community Podcast and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast. Today, we’re continuing our Your Vote, Their Voice series, where we sit down with candidates and give them the opportunity to speak directly to the community about who they are, why they’re running, and the priorities they hope to bring to public service. Today, we’re joined by Kris Brand, candidate for Brentwood City Council, District 2. Kris has been involved in the Brentwood community, including serving on the city’s Planning Commission, and today we’ll hear directly from him about what inspired him to run for City Council. We’ll also talk about the issues affecting families and residents in District 2, Brentwood’s growth and future, and the priorities he hopes to bring to city leadership. As always, Your Vote, Their Voice is a nonpartisan series. Our goal is to give candidates the opportunity to share their perspectives directly with the community while helping our listeners become more informed and engaged. Kris, welcome to the podcast, and thank you for sitting down with us. Let’s start with you. For someone hearing from you for the first time, who is Kris Brand, and what inspired you to run for Brentwood City Council District 2?

Sep 22, 2026

20:09

Sergey Terebkov: Placer County Board of Education | Your Vote, Their

Welcome back to Moms Building Community Podcast and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast. Today, we’re continuing our Your Vote, Their Voice series, where we sit down with candidates and give them the opportunity to speak directly to our community about who they are, why they are running, and the issues that matter to the people they hope to represent. Today, we’re joined by Sergey Terebkov, candidate for Placer County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1. During our conversation, we’ll hear about his background, why he is running, the issues affecting students, families, and schools across Placer County, and the priorities he would like to bring to the Board of Education. As always, Your Vote, Their Voice is a nonpartisan series. Our goal is to give candidates a platform to share their perspectives directly and help our listeners become more informed and engaged in their communities. Sergey, welcome to the podcast. Thank you for sitting down with us today. Let’s start by giving our listeners an opportunity to get to know you. Who is Sergey Terebkov, and why are you running for the Placer County Board of Education?

Sep 22, 2026

18:38

Stephanie Williams-Rogers: Brentwood City Council District 4 | Your Vote, Their Voice

Welcome back to Moms Building Community Podcast and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast. Today, we’re continuing our Your Vote, Their Voice series, where we sit down with candidates and give them the opportunity to speak directly to the community about who they are, why they’re running, and the priorities they hope to bring to public service. Today, we’re joined by Stephanie Williams-Rogers, candidate for Brentwood City Council, District 4. Stephanie has served on Brentwood’s Parks and Recreation Commission and was elected to the Brentwood Union School District Board of Trustees in 2020, later serving as board president. She also works in healthcare strategy and operations and is a local business owner. During today’s conversation, we’ll hear directly from Stephanie about what inspired her to run, her experience serving the Brentwood community, and her views on issues including growth and infrastructure, public safety, local jobs, city services, and the future of District 4. These are priorities she has identified in her campaign. As always, Your Vote, Their Voice is a nonpartisan series. Our goal is to provide candidates with a platform to share their perspectives directly while giving our listeners an opportunity to become more informed and engaged. Stephanie, welcome to the podcast, and thank you for sitting down with us.

Sep 22, 2026

17:03

Kerry Hillis | Mayor of Moraga | Community Leadership & Public Service

Welcome to another episode of Moms Building Community Podcast, where we connect our listeners with the leaders, organizations, and resources helping shape stronger communities. In this episode, we sit down with Kerry Hillis, Mayor of the Town of Moraga. Mayor Hillis brings more than 25 years of experience in public service, public affairs, policy, transportation, infrastructure, and government relations. He and his wife have made Moraga their home since 2017, where they are raising their three children. During our conversation, we get to know the person behind the title—his journey into public service, his connection to Moraga, his approach to leadership, and his vision for the community. We also step beyond the office and into his everyday life, talking about family, sustainable living, and what keeps him connected to the community he serves. Join us for a personal and community-centered conversation with Mayor Kerry Hillis about leadership, family, service, and the future of Moraga.

Sep 11, 2026

24:18

John Carli | Candidate for Solano County Supervisor, District 4 | Your Vote, Their Voice

John Carli | Candidate for Solano County Supervisor, District 4 | Your Vote, Their Voice Welcome to another episode of Your Vote, Their Voice, where we give candidates the opportunity to share who they are, why they’re running, and their vision for the communities they hope to represent. In this episode, we sit down with John Carli, candidate for Solano County Supervisor, District 4. John currently serves as Mayor of Vacaville and is a retired Vacaville Police Chief who has spent decades in public service. Now, he is seeking to bring that experience to the Solano County Board of Supervisors. We talk with John about his journey in public service, why he decided to run for District 4, and his priorities for Solano County, including public safety, local jobs, infrastructure, fiscal accountability, and the future of the community. Join us as we get to know John Carli, hear his perspective, and learn what he wants voters to know ahead of the election. Your community. Your questions. Your vote. Their voice.

Sep 11, 2026

39:47

Mike Silva | Candidate for Solano County Supervisor, District 4 | Your Vote, Their Voice

Welcome to another episode of Your Vote, Their Voice, where we give candidates the opportunity to share who they are, why they’re running, and their vision for the communities they hope to represent. In this episode, we sit down with Michael “Mike” Silva, candidate for Solano County Supervisor, District 4. Mike is a lifelong Solano County resident, Vacaville City Councilmember, biotechnology professor, husband, and father. He is running to represent District 4 with a focus on community, local opportunity, public service, and the future of Solano County. After advancing from the June 2026 primary, Mike is now headed to the November general election. Join us as we learn more about Mike Silva, his priorities, and what he wants voters to know before they cast their ballots. Your community. Your questions. Your vote. Their voice.

Sep 11, 2026

26:42

Dr. Sarah Chapman | Candidate for Mayor of Vacaville

Your Vote, Their Voice | Dr. Sarah Chapman In this episode of Your Vote, Their Voice, we sat down with Dr. Sarah Chapman, candidate for Mayor of Vacaville, to hear directly from her about why she is running, her vision for Vacaville, and the issues she believes are most important to local residents and families. Our nonpartisan series gives candidates the opportunity to speak directly to the community and helps voters become more informed before casting their vote.

Sep 2, 2026

22:12

Roy Stockton | Candidate for Mayor of Vacaville

Your Vote, Their Voice | Roy Stockton In this episode of Your Vote, Their Voice, we sat down with Roy Stockton, candidate for Mayor of Vacaville, to hear directly from him about why he is running, his priorities for the city, and the changes and opportunities he would like to see for Vacaville. Our nonpartisan series gives candidates a platform to share their perspectives directly with residents and encourages informed and engaged voting.

Sep 2, 2026

28:46

Season 4

One Inch of Hope: Mental Health, Resilience, and Recovery with LaVontae Hill

In this episode, we are honored to welcome LaVontae Hill, also known as Kodak King, for a powerful conversation about mental health, healing, purpose, and community impact. LaVontae is a mental health therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, motivational speaker, TEDx speaker, and founder of Open Heart Journey. Through his lived experience and professional work, he continues to help break the stigma around mental health while encouraging others to choose vulnerability, healing, and hope. During this conversation, we talk about his journey, the importance of mental health awareness, how our stories can become a source of strength, and why supporting youth, families, and underserved communities matters now more than ever. This is an inspiring and heartfelt episode about resilience, purpose, and the power of using your voice to help others heal.

S4 · E22

Jun 4, 2026

1:01:04

Congressman Mike Thompson: Leadership, Service & the Future of California’s Communities

Welcome back to Moms Building Community and Tomorrow’s Table Podcast, where we connect our communities with the leaders, organizations, and resources making a difference. Today, we are honored to welcome Congressman Mike Thompson, who represents California’s 4th Congressional District, serving Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Lake, and Yolo Counties. Congressman Thompson is a decorated Vietnam veteran, dedicated public servant, and longtime advocate for working families, veterans, healthcare access, public safety, and our local communities.

S4 · E21

Jun 1, 2026

24:06

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