Real Talk with OVOV

About Real Talk with OVOV

What happens when Arizona leaders leave the podium and pull up a seat? Real Talk with OVOV is where the people behind the titles, headlines, and policies come to have honest conversations about who they are, where they come from, and what’s happening in the communities they serve. Hosted by Amber Rivera, each episode brings Arizona lawmakers, community leaders, changemakers, and everyday voices together for candid conversations about housing, education, culture, identity, opportunity, politics, and life in Arizona. Expect laughter, tough questions, unexpected stories, different perspectives, and conversations that might make you say, “I never thought about it that way.” This isn't just another political podcast. It’s a place to pull up a seat, get comfortable, and get real about Arizona. 🎙️ Real Talk with OVOV Real People. Real Stories. Real Arizona.

Publisher

Our Voice, Our Vote AZ

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   From a Sweater to the Statehouse I The Unexpected Journey of Rep. Oscar De Los Santos

   What does it take to go from being the child of undocumented immigrants to becoming one of Arizona’s most influential political leaders? In this episode of Real Talk with OVOV, we sit down with Arizona House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos for a conversation that goes beyond politics and gets to the person behind the title. Oscar shares the experiences that shaped him—from growing up in a working-class Mexican American community in Los Angeles to becoming an organizer, middle school tea...

2. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Loud Vs. Heard with Communications Expert Denise Thomas

   What if everything you thought you knew about being a good communicator was wrong? You don't have to be the loudest person in the room to make an impact. But what happens when you have something important to say and nobody seems to be listening? In this episode of Real Talk with OVOV, host Amber Rivera sits down with Denise Thomas, founder of The Effective Communication Coach and author of The Only One in the Room, for an honest, powerful, and sometimes hilarious conversation about finding yo...

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Black Men Have Lost the Plot on Democracy

   How do you know what to trust in elections? On this episode of Real Talk with OVOV, host Amber Rivera sits down with Avery Xola, Voter Education Manager for the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission, for a conversation about elections, civic education, misinformation, and how Arizonans can find reliable information about the voting process. From the impact of TikTok and social media echo chambers to common misconceptions about democracy, Avery breaks down some of the biggest challenge...

4. 

   24 Sept 2026

   She's the Attorney General. But first, she's a mom

   What happens when you look beyond the title and get to know the person behind the office? In this episode of Real Talk with OVOV, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sits down with Amber Rivera for a conversation that goes beyond politics and into the person behind the public role. Mayes opens up about motherhood, ambition, family, losing her father, finding purpose, and what it means to balance life with the responsibility of serving Arizona. She also talks about her work as Attorney General...

5. 

   10 Sept 2026

   The Arizona Legislature Is Like Second Grade | Quanta Crews Gets Real

   What’s harder: raising three sons or surviving the Arizona Legislature? In this episode of Real Talk with OVOV, Arizona Representative Quanta Crews gets real about motherhood, leadership, and what it means to show up as a Black woman in spaces where representation is still rare. From calling the Arizona Legislature a lot like second grade, to becoming the “state aunty,” Quanta shares the funny, frustrating, and deeply personal moments that shaped her journey. She opens up about: ✨ Raising...

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