Your generous donation* directly supports Native ChocTalk - a Podcast Created by Natives, For All - where I have the honor of interviewing Native Americans who share their ancestral stories, languages, traditions, and cultural heritage, all for the sake of preservation, education, and celebration.

My name is Rachael Youngman, and I’m the one-woman team behind Native ChocTalk. From finding and interviewing guests, to recording, editing, publishing, managing social media, and everything in between—it’s all me. And while it’s a labor of love, it’s also funded 100% out of my own pocket. I believe deeply in this mission, but I also know that sustaining and growing it will take community support.

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Why It Matters:

Native ChocTalk provides a platform for Native voices to be heard, remembered, and honored—for today’s listeners and for generations to come. Here’s what your donation helps make possible:

1. Amplifying Native Voices:
   With over 100 episodes and nearly 300,000 listens, I'm growing a community of listeners eager to learn and connect with Indigenous history and culture.

2. Expanding the Vision:
   I dream of growing Native ChocTalk beyond the podcast—to include:

   • On-site documentaries with guests at historical and cultural locations

   • Native-written children’s storytime episodes

   These are just a few of the many exciting initiatives your support can help bring to life.

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The Challenge:

I work full-time in tech sales—over 50 hours a week—and still pour an average of 33 hours per week into Native ChocTalk. Some weeks involve all-nighters just to keep the episodes coming. It's a passion project that demands both heart and hustle.

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How Your Donation Helps:

Your donation supports essential podcast needs such as:

• SEO and advertising

• Travel to record with guests

• Equipment upgrades

• Website hosting and podcast platforms

• Tools like Zoom, SignNow, analytics, and more

• Merchandise development to help generate revenue

• And perhaps I can hire an editor someday!

Every dollar goes directly toward preserving and sharing Native stories and voices.

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If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

Once again, yakoke—thank you—for being a part of this journey. I’m so grateful for your support, and I hope you’ll continue to listen, share, and be part of the Native ChocTalk community!