141 - Growing up native with Tray Henry

About this episode

Brandy Henson interviews Tray Henry about her experiences growing up Native and the significance of cultural identity.

We sat down with the incredible Tray Henry to talk about what it truly means to live Native—rooted in culture, community, and resilience. As a member of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in San Bernardino , Tray shares her personal journey growing up on the reservation, giving us an intimate look into the traditions, values, and experiences that have shaped who she is today. From reflecting on her upbringing to honoring the deep cultural roots of her tribe, this conversation dives into the past, present, and future of Native identity—and what it means to carry that legacy forward in today’s world. This episode is honest, powerful, and full of perspective you don’t want to miss. ✨ Tune in to hear about life lately, cultural pride, generational growth, and everything in between.

People in this episode

Host: Brandy Henson

Guest: Tray Henry

Topics covered

• Native identity
• cultural roots
• community resilience
• personal journey
• traditions
• generational growth

Keywords

• Native American
• cultural pride
• reservation life
• community
• traditions
• identity
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Places: San Bernardino

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