🎧 Episode 28: Fighting Through Barriers with Ayahna Gonzales

In this powerful episode of We Are Sacramento, the crew sits down with special guest Ayahna Gonzales, a 19-year-old rising boxing star from Sacramento State’s Combat U program.

Ayahna shares her journey into boxing, stepping into a sport that hasn’t always made space for women, and how she’s helping change that narrative one fight at a time. She opens up about discipline, pressure, and what it means to represent Sacramento at a high level.

From making history as Sac State’s first female boxer to win a match, to becoming a national champion, Ayahna is proving she’s not just part of the movement—she’s leading it.

The conversation goes beyond the ring, diving into:

• Balancing school, life, and elite competition
• Growing up in a boxing family and training under her parents
• The mindset it takes to compete and win
• The future of women in combat sports

This episode is about resilience, legacy, and breaking ceilings—inside and outside the ring.

🥊 Tap in. Sacramento is building something special.

We Are Sacramento Podcast – Episode 27

Episode 27 takes us global, personal, and deeply real all in one ride.

Mario kicks things off by diving into the World Cup—but not just from a soccer perspective. He breaks down how the World Cup is bigger than the game itself, touching on culture, identity, economics, and how the world comes together (and sometimes clashes) on one stage.

Mari brings the energy and the vibes as she recaps her birthday week—filled with good food, great company, and unforgettable experiences. From birthday dinners to paddle boarding adventures and even indoor skydiving, she shares what it means to celebrate life and step outside your comfort zone.

Beto grounds the episode with an important and honest conversation about men’s mental health. He opens up dialogue around emotional struggles, breaking stigmas, and why more men need to speak up, support each other, and prioritize their well-being.

This episode blends celebration, culture, and conversation—real stories, real perspectives, and real Sacramento energy.

Tap in. 🎙️

Episode 25 is a real conversation starter 🎙️

Mario dives into the city budget and asks the question we’re all thinking… where is the money really going? He also gets into the grind of training new employees and how much patience is actually enough before it starts costing more than it’s building.

Mari taps into something we all struggle with… what does “good sleep” even mean anymore? Is it hours, quality, or just not waking up tired? She also breaks down the story of a local influencer getting banned from a bar 👀… yeah, it gets messy.

In sports, Miles looks at the future of Sacramento and asks the big question… are we getting an MLS team or an MLB team? And what would it actually take to make that happen?

Real talk, real stories, and a little bit of chaos… just how we like it.

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