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Happy New Year and welcome back to the Native Edge! We're kicking off 2026 with a very special guest - 2025 Native Woman Business Owner of the Year, Chelsee Pettit. Chelsee came all the way from Canada to our Mesa studio to share her inspiring journey, from learning financial literacy on the fly to building an extremely successful Indigenous clothing retailer. Along the way she won what she describes as "Indigenous Shark Tank."

We met Chelsee at RES 2025, where she was honored as Native Woman Business Owner of the Year. And she's excited to be at RES 2026 is just over two months, where she'll be looking for partners in her latest endeavor. So make sure you learn more about Chelsee on this podcast and meet in in Las Vegas in March.

Speaking of RES, this episode is brought to you by another RES attendee and former podcast guest, Aambé™. Learn more about Aambé™ in a short message at the beginning of the podcast, delivered by company CEO Ron "Hawk" Spoerl.

Thanks for tuning in - and don't forget to check us out on YouTube!

Chelsee Pettit |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsee-marie-pettit-915a22142

aaniin |
https://www.aaniin.shop

aaniin on Instagram |
https://www.instagram.com/aaniin.hello

aaniin on TikTok |
https://www.tiktok.com/@aaniin.hello?lang=en

Aambé™ |
https://www.aambe.com/

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As we wrap season 2 of the The Native Edge during the holiday season, The National Center team reflects on their favorite traditions - some unique, and many shared despite growing up in places as different as Washington state and South Louisiana. Regular hosts Chris and Yvette are joined by Nicole Watson, Erin Abrahamson, and Kyia Jackson (with producer Mikaela Garcia and administrative specialist Charmayne Charley in the background!).

They also look back at some of their favorite episodes of season 2, and talk a bit about the recent trip to New Zealand to foster international Indigenous trade and collaboration.

We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps get you in the holiday spirit. Be sure to check out the episode on our YouTube page, where you can see the close-knit nature of our team. We'll be back in 2026 with new episodes featuring fantastic guests - so stay tuned!

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We're bringing you a special episode of the Native Edge, recorded at the Native Art Market in Scottsdale, Arizona. Co-founder Heather Tracy and her mother Denise Rosales joined us during the holidays last year, and we're excited to be on-site with Heather and her sister Shea Tunney in 2025.

Learn about the latest developments at the Native Art Market, and listen to guest host E. Skye Byrd and producer Mikaela Garcia share some of their favorite Native vendors and artisans - with websites on social handles linked below. You can also vote for your favorite food vendor at the Native Art Market by visiting their Instagram page.

Still need to find gifts for your friends and loved ones? Then this is the perfect episode for you. Make sure to also check out the episode on YouTube to see the market first-hand. We'll be back next week for the final episode of 2025 before taking a break for the holidays.

Native Art Market |
https://www.thenativeartmarket.com/

Heather Tracy |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-tracy-82764b170/

ASEP Designs |
https://www.asepdesigns.studio/

Kokom Scrunchies |

https://kokomscrunchies.ca/

Copper Canoe Woman |
https://www.coppercanoewoman.com/

OXDX |
https://www.oxdxclothing.com/

Eighth Generation |
https://eighthgeneration.com/

Cherish Skin |
https://www.instagram.com/_cherishskin/?hl=en

Desert Candles and Goods |
https://desertcandlesandgoods.co/

Generational Trauma |
https://generationaltrauma.store/

Iconic Winyan |
https://www.iconicwinyan.com/

Red Line Beauty |
https://www.instagram.com/red_line_beauty/

The Pueblo Apparel |
https://thepueblo.myshopify.com/

Prados Beauty |

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