"In the debut episode of Building Bridges Beyond Butte County, host Faye Palay speaks with filmmaker and educator Daouda Zalle about storytelling, sound, identity, and creativity across the African diaspora. Originally from Burkina Faso, Daouda shares how stories of resilience from his parents and grandparents shaped his passion for film and inspired his work through Will Power Initiatives. Together, they explore how African culture influences filmmaking through language, music, community values, and representation in media."