Trust Tree Talks

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.1:02 – Revisiting notes from the beginning of the season2:04 – Sneaking in some “normal” during the summer4:02 – Lisa's full summer4:59 – The summer of “everything big”6:32 – Not going back to the world the way it was9:02 – Changes in relationships11:00 – Facing our mortality in a more immediate way12:10 – I don't have to do that13:30 – Syd's school journey15:16 – Which mom are you?17:00 – Old parenting rules out the window21:56 – These kids are going to figure it out25:32 – Greetings in the time of an epidemic26:22 – Elizabeth tells a little side story30:00 – Physical changes from the epidemic31:45 – Nordstrom Anniversary Sale hits different33:41 – Worn down by the epidemic34:45 – Supporting each other36:19 – Lisa's “special sauce”39:35 – Drawn to stories of inner strength40:59 – Unlock Your Creative Journey with Chris Martin44:16 – Unfiltered Elizabeth45:17 – curiosity.builders45:40 – Reflecting on our guests51:02 – Now we know why Mona Lisa smiles like that52:00 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareCuriosity.buildersProduced by: Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.0:40 – Meet Lacey Pittman2:20 – Catching up since our last conversation3:09 – Whole family transitioning to Seattle4:48 – Rediscovering yourself in a new location6:30 – When you enjoy your work, you are all in7:30 – From Horizon to Amazon8:02 – First steps of understanding the culture of a new team9:30 – Phenomenal growth rate for Amazon Air10:18 – Evolving leadership style with Amazon 11:39 – “Thinking Big”12:11 – A Passion for People13:13 – Lacey's career origin story14:18 – The day the flight instructor visited Lacey's high school15:18 – Importance of STEM & girls and a culture of support16:16 – Lacey in West Africa20:08 – Remembering that it's all about making a difference in people's lives21:39 – Seeing the humanity in each other24:04 – Making the decision to leave West Africa25:04 – “I know someone who works at an airline”27:32 – Roles within Horizon Air30:08 – Managing through a security incident34:47 – Is Lacey wired to be cool under pressure?36:50 – Taking lessons and applying them on a larger basis37:32 – Bold direction that inspires results38:37 – Building a bar raising team40:05 – 2020 stats: 5% of pilots are women, 1.5% are captains41:29 – Keeping fifth grade girls engaged in STEM42:47 – As women we need to lift each other up43:36 – Executive sponsor of Women@Air43:49 – Tuskegee Airmen interview44:46 – Rapid fire questions46:05 – What do you tell your daughters?46:51 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareGrit by Angela DuckworthAmazon AirProduced by: Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.0:24 – Introduce Dr. McNally2:11 – The little girl who wanted to be a doctor3:05 – Why go into women's health?4:25 – Services offered at Evergreen Women's Health5:28 – Perimenopause versus menopause6:34 – Reverse puberty8:16 – PSA re: vaginal bleeding after menopause9:09 – The emotional component of “The Change”10:12 – Anxiety & insomnia & palpitations, oh my12:10 – An updated view of aging12:35 – You don't have to suffer15:06 – The testosterone question16:00 – Being warned against the lifestyle of a doctor18:22 – R.O.A.D. to happiness for doctors22:17 – Dr. McNally's entrepreneurial evolution23:26 – Push to start her own practice24:29 – Aha moment with her daughter & the orthodontist25:34 – Main Street Family medicine shout out26:47 – Serving a broad section of the community27:11 – Overall view of women's health28:52 – Check ins not check ups29:39 – How to communicate with your doctor32:14 – Advice for potential doctors35:51 – Any advice for chronic stress?38:12 – Pressure we put on our libidos (or lack thereof)39:00 – Being kinder to ourselves39:29 – COVID and women's health41:05 – Mental health & seeking help42:34 – Evergreen Women's Health info43:19 – Vaginal rejuvenation is a real thing47:02 – Rapid fire questions48: 20 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareEvergreen Women's HealthYou Are A BadassMain Street Family MedicineProduced by: Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.0:18 – Introducing Marty Dickinson, CMO, Spokane Teacher's Credit Union1:51 – Marty, how are you doing?3:09 – Practice at feeling your way through things3:25 – Lessons from leading through a pandemic4:27 – Emotional steadiness6:25 – Put your mask on first8:03 – Advantage of being new to a situation8:49 – Transitions at home10:18 – Importance of having a plan13:24 – Career full of transformational projects14:16 – Finding your own way forward16:15 – Marty's “secret sauce”18:32 – Authenticity in leadership19:52 – Changing the narrative for women in the workplace21:51 – Opportunity in chaos23:17 – The messy, hard truth about women's workplace relationships24:50 – The importance of diversity of thought26:46 – The endurance required to secure the WSU Medical School28:04 – Role of the implementation person29:29 – Navigating a big difference of opinion30:20 – How Marty keeps her cup full34:48 – How Lisa's filling her cup36:56 – Elizabeth may not be keeping her cup full38:44 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareElson S. Floyd College of Medicine (WSU)Produced by: Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.0:32 – Introducing Elvia Santos Dominguez2:40 – Getting identified as an Emerging Leader3:00 – The impact of COVID-19 on college freshmen year4:13 – 2020 Mood5:07 – Adjusting to school from family and back again5:30 – Special challenges of online learning6:10 – New opportunities from COVID7:18 – Getting interested in community outreach8:34 – Accessing resources9:00 – Mentoring relationships9:30 – Being the bridge between communities11:30 – The pressure of translating at a young age13:33 – Advocating for accessibility for all14:16 – Making post high school plans15:59 – Searching for a diverse community 16:56 – Connecting with Lisa19:50 – One of those old souls20:39 – Meeting leadership opportunities without hesitation21:21 – Creating teams with growth potential21:49 – Elvia teaches the teachers22:33 – Policing task force participation25:15 – Shaking but doing it anyway26:22 – BIPOC youth perspective27:35 – Inspiring self talk tips28:24 – Get in there and see what you can do28:51 – Elvia’s three wishes30:22 – The resource of public transportation31:49 – Time management skills learned from public transportation34:40 – Your second wish makes me cry35:17 – Don’t forget my name35:49 – Importance of showing up36:32 – Rapid fire questions37:16 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareProduced by: Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.0:45 – Intro Temple Lentz1:45 – How are you doing?2:22 – How to live and move forward3:13 – The origin of Temple’s interest in public health5:00 – The warm up of the measles epidemic5:12 – The experience of being in a public position at this time6:00 – Trying to support the people doing the hard work7:42 – Understanding the value of our health9:40 – Dealing with feedback on social media10:54 – The necessity of developing the ability to set it aside11:30 – Listening for pain points13:11 – Temple’s blooper reel13:28 – Arriving in the Pacific Northwest14:31 – “Northwest Nice”15:55 – Feeling at home in the Northwest16:26 – 10 years in public service17:55 – Embracing a belief in the ability of local government to do good19:00 – Changes in tone in the last ten years20:41 – Shaping a leadership style22:19 – Using the benefit of young people’s perspective24:40 – What encouragement have you gotten or needed?25:10 – The athleisure lifestyle26:36 – Living the quiet life27:41 – Living your values28:33 – Public pajama pant policy29:13 – What’s 2021 look like?31:27 – When something has to give33:33 – Silence can be deafening34:30 – Don’t want to waste the opportunity36:36 – Have the last 30 years been on point?37:00 – The future of the Daily Couve38:07 – A different kind of creativity39:07 – Typing to think39:40 – Missing serendipity40:29 – Can we come out of this telling the truth more?41:35 – Having the time to hear the answers43:13 – Were people happy?43:44 – Speak our own truths and be receptive to hear others44:06 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareProduced by: Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks1:07 – Elizabeth on the Oregon Coast3:24 – An unexpected hotel upgrade4:59 – Some things are meant to be7:30 – Tough teen years can turnaround8:35 – Lisa’s birthday recap9:01 – The argument for taking your birthday off9:45 – Lisa’s daughter to the birthday rescue11:44 – Do the numbers bother you?12:12 – Birthday ink14:06 – Why does my kid know tattoo state law?15:29 – Not just vaccine needles this year16:18 – Vaccine hesitancy 17:30 – The fully vaccinated lifestyle19:07 – A 17 year old’s response20:21 – A little FOMO at Lisa’s house22:29 – Reflecting on the last year24:05 – Hearing the voices of social justice24:39 – Lisa reflects on her past year25:25 – Focusing on extraordinary women and their voices27:04 – The challenge of naming uncomfortable situations28:54 – The power of words29:29 – A Lisa mic drop moment30:38 – The Yin to my Yang31:59 – Bringing out the best in each other32:59 – Lisa’s big win34:09 – Defining and embracing happiness35:17 – The Happiness Project37:01 – The practice of happiness37:37 – Elizabeth losing it in the mall parking lot39:28 – Fighting a force you can’t even see40:41 – Feeling like a wreck42:12 – Finding inspiration for the upcoming year43:57 – Inspiring youth48:43 - Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupRadiant BadassThe Happiness ProjectThe Ocean LodgeThe Stephanie InnOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareProduced by: Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.1:27 – Intro Kelly Love2:12 – Sharing pandemic truths3:22 – Journal & Gratitude practice5:25 – My boat has snacks and a blanket6:16 – High hells are out after this8:00 – Venturing back out into society9:45 – Reassessing priorities during a pandemic10:48 – Missing Mom13:00 – Navigating pods15:22 – Leading teams through COVID18:16 – A new level of meeting people where they are at21:21 – Pride in our resilient teams22:30 – In praise of community connections23:16 – Kelly’s intriguing career path24:35 – Know yourself25:16 – People are the touchstone26:10 – Assignments versus jobs27:43 – Looking for opportunities to lead28:49 – Three words that turn Kelly’s head30:00 – Kelly’s Omitted from My Obituary chapter31:38 – SFDs32:08 – Single most important revelation of her life34:25 – Facing a consequence36:13 – Embracing the program38:05 – Exploring your relationship with alcohol40:08 – 12 Step programs are alive & well during COVID40:37 – Connection & belonging43: 06 – Speaking from your heart44:49 - Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupClark CollegeFoode Catering12 Step ProgramsKaifex Coffee – Gastro CafeOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareProduced by: Chris Martin Studios

Mentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupChris Martin Studios360 Gardenspaces – Kevan

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.0:59 – Mental Health Resources1:37 – Intro Jocelyn Fitzgerald, LMFT, ATR-BC2:50 – Taking care and building resilience3:42 – Collective trauma of 20204:55 – Great Grandmas bringing the strength5:46 – Shout out to Ron Simms6:51 – Separating self-care from the hype8:00 – Practices for self-care8:45 – Feelings 1019:40 – What’s your anger hiding?10:51 – Is there a place in business for feelings?12:33 – Wheel of Awareness14:54 – The productivity dilemma16:29 – Jocelyn teaches us a calming breath exercise18:10 – Jocelyn’s self-care practice19:45 – The importance of routine20:05 – Jocelyn’s path to art therapy21:12 – How to overcome art resistance, or What if I draw like a first grader?24:00 – Perfectionism and comparison 24:21 – Jocelyn’s trip to Eritrea 27:30 – Driven by a yes28:10 – Intro to EMDR32:52 – Jocelyn’s book – using your imagination for calm & peace34:09 – Mental health is a necessity not a luxury36:00 – What issues should we look for after we emerge from the pandemic37:26 - “I don’t need a therapist”40:03 – You will stop crying42:01– Fear of feeling your feelings 43:36 – Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction44:23 – Jocelyn’s reading recommendations47:43 – Why did you pursue this work?49:01 – Dominic steps in50:00 – The Living Museum53:53 – Support a culture of kindness54:15 – You fall in love with people when you hear their stories56:00 - #100happydays with a kindness twist57:28 – Reframing the conclusion of 202058:00 – Advice for your younger self58:41 – A Day in My Blue Jeans Project with teens1:01:42 – What kids are going through right now1:04:25 - Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupJocelyn Fitzgerald, LFMT, ATR-BC100 Happy DaysNAMI Mental Health Crisis LineSuicide Prevention HotlineWheel of AwarenessPermission to FeelA Field Study on the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress Provided to Adolescent Eritrean Refugees Living in EthiopiaEMDRMindfulness Based Stress ReductionTattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless CompassionTiny HabitsMeditation for Fidgety SkepticsBrené BrownThirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the WorldArticle: Art Journals Offer Creative Outlet during Covid-19The Living MuseumProduced by Chris Martin Studios

0:21 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.1:02 – How does it feel to hear there are 100 Days of 2020 left?3:01 – The six month fever dream4:00 – Milestone planning in 20205:12 – I don’t know the next time I’m getting on a plane6:23 – Unique situations emerged during the shut down7:45 – Anxiety about 20218:15 – Unexpected gifts of the shutdown8:54 – 100 Days of Happiness challenge10:23 – Allowing 2020 to change you11:25 – No illusions about 2021 being magic11:57 – Be more, not do more12:33 – Taking a whole life approach14:01 – Pushing some positivity out into the world15:05 – Resolution restart? Or no?17:10 – What’s been good about 2020?19:28 – No more growth for the sake of growth21:21 – Obligations versus what really fills you up23:46 – What about the holidays?24:55 – A little bit giddy28:44 – Christmas shake up29:40 – Reset opportunity33:19 – Doing the unexpected34:57 – Chris’s challenge36:30 – Meditation for the win37:15 – Reset, renewed & redefined in 202138:00 – Using our resiliency muscles38:57 – September is the new January40:55 – The Truest Me42:12 – Formidable44:02 – Being awake46:05 – Reevaluating our biases46:40 – Never a better time to be quiet47:31 – Birthing a book baby48:03 – Omitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to Share49:17 – Art for the sake of the art52:00 – Tell me more of your story52:56 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree Group100 Happy DaysProduced by Chris Martin Studios

0:02 – We have to think about why we get triggered in conversation0:45 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.1:50 – Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell introduction3:37 – Roles and responsibilities of the Wayfinder leader4:14 – Identifying and cultivating the potential of the people in your “boat”6:45 – What it means to be a transformational leader7:22 – A’ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia8:10 – Growing up a “positive deviant”8:54 – How Gerry joined the military to change the way her boys think about women11:37 – When “on her back or in the kitchen” doesn’t fly14:37 – Early life in Hawaii17:42 – Positive deviance and finishing high school21:34 – Arriving in Los Angeles after leaving Hawaii for the first time23:16 – How do I make this happen?24:26 – Embracing living up to the consequences of our mistakes25:28 – First brush with racism29:35 – Where is ohana on the mainland?30:07 – Hardening against a racist culture30:53 – You can feel aloha in your body32:00 – Wanting acceptance and not finding belonging33:52 – Explaining the aloha spirit and the energy35:05 – Mana of the indigenous people36:01 – The evolution of aloha38:25 – Advice for engaging in sensitive conversations39:15 – Examining when we are triggered40:32 – Call out culture and trauma41:26 – Building intentional relationships44:33 – Gracious anger and how to leverage it for change45:29 – Riding on whiteness47:00 – The ability to walk in multiple worlds50:18 – Positive deviance returns51:06 – Being careful with the language of decolonization53:00 – Leading toward healing56:10 – Realizing the impact of speaking your truth57:17 – Educating and loving the whole child1:01:45 – Recognizing the lack of equity in the homes of students1:02:35 – Leading with your heart1:04:44 – How to find Gerry1:06:56 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupCo3 ConsultingWayfinding Leadership: Groundbreaking Wisdom for Developing LeadersCourageous Conversations About RacePlowline PodcastProduced by Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.1:01 – Elizabeth explains her spotty WiFi situation & hitting the COVID wall4:32 – Oregon Coast report on protocols and mask compliance6:57 – Lisa reports back from her Skamania Lodge excursion10:03 – Weddings in the time of COVID12:20 – When different comfort levels collide at a professional event13:19 – The inclusion factor in how we gather16:50 – Revisiting good old peer pressure with a COVID twist18:36 – Judgements and shaming, yep, they still feel bad20:46 – What’s the protocol around disclosing health conditions?21:21 – Inclusion in the COVID context22:57 – Generational risk tolerance23:47 – 148 days into the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order24:16 – Hit the wall and fled town25:44 – Planning for the worst, Power of Attorney for a 19 year old28:23 – Juliet Laycoe, family law attorney & divorce expert, shout out30:02 – Grieving the educational experience our kids aren’t having32:00 – Facing reality, tough conversations33:58 – Juliet to the rescue again, benefits of a trusted advisor38:09 – Our call to action “get your affairs in order and have the tough conversations”38:38 – Lisa creates a new dream, future planning with a positive slant42:41 – A diagnosis catalyzes a big change45:23 – My best self and the possibilities presented by the pandemic46:32 – Hope can come from planning for the future49:36 – Internal happiness and searching for meaning50:02 – Honor in the struggle/meeting the challenge50:33 – Joy and Delight51:15 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree Talks52:35 – Dog’s on the podcastMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupCannon Beach, OregonInn at Cannon BeachSkamania LodgeStay Home, Stay HealthyJuliet Laycoe, PCCollege Students and Power of Attorney formsNorthwest Personal TrainingThe Daily StoicProduced by Chris Martin Studios

0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.1:26 – Meet the Harrington sisters and path from Braintree, MA.7:02 – Amy heads to Hollywood and finds a new interest through Matlock10:07- Nancy & Amy decide to leave their jobs to launch a network11:03 – Amy’s take on the director’s cut of The Postman12:26 – How the sisters were treated as women in the film industry.16:36 – Taking the Thelma & Louise leap to follow their dreams.18:57 – The birth of the Pop Culture Passionistas21:57 – Working out their interview style, or how everyone can be good cop.22:35 – What is the sister’s favorite interview question?23:54 – Meeting Oprah30:45 – The unexpected influence of meeting Oprah33:17 – Launching the Passionistas Project Podcast and committing to guest diversity36:11 – Subscription boxes with a heart, Passionistas Project Pack39:45 – Getting the right message at the right time from unexpected messengers.40:23 – Finding the courage to make the big leaps.44:08 – Dream interview guest, who is it?47:46 – What is the Women’s Equality Summit?49:15 – Learning to Ask Like an Auctioneer and how you can to.51:12 – The addition of LUNAFEST53:30 – How their “let’s put on a show” attitude serves them well.57:15 – The effect of the pandemic on the Women’s Equality Summit1:02:19 – How do they define success today?1:04:27 – What advice would you give your younger self?1:06:12 - Closing; how you can support Trust Tree Talks.Mentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupThe Passionistas ProjectThe Passionistas Project Women’s Equality SummitThe Passionistas Project PackThe PostmanOprah Insiders (current iteration of ambassadors)LUNAFESTProduced by Chris Martin Studios

In this episode:0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.2:15 – Pamela’s backstory and journey to becoming a writer.4:42 – About Pamela’s first book, Death Becomes Us.10:00 – Embracing the impermanence of life and the normalization of grief.13:19 – _Forever 51 _and the inspiration behind a book about vampires.18:32 – How the pandemic changed PR and promotion for Forever 51.21:59 – Why Pamela started the 2020 Quarantine Book Club.23:17 – How Pamela chooses the authors to be featured in the book club.24:53 – People who helped Pamela in critical moments.27:26 – How the pandemic affected debut authors and the new normal for all authors.29:38 – Developing a platform as an author.31:12 – How the book club is impacting participants and authors.33:06 – Rise of the introverts: connecting virtually and logging off.34:28 – What surprised Pamela with the 2020 Quarantine Book club.35:33 – How the book club will change when the world returns to business as usual.37:11 – Where people can find Pamela.38:49 – Closing; how you can support Trust Tree Talks.Mentioned in this episode:Trust Tree GroupPamela SkjolsvikThe 2020 Quarantine Book ClubDeath Becomes UsForever 51Produced by Chris Martin Studios

The Trust Tree Talks hosts, Lisa Schauer and Elizabeth Holmes, are back for Season Two. Our lives have shifted since we started this podcast looking at how to deepen our connections and telling women’s stories. We you’re your lives have shifted too. We’re spending Season Two exploring how the “new normal” is unfolding and adding more coping tools to our toolbox. This moment in time offers us many opportunities for growth but meaningful growth can be difficult and painful. Looking for a deeper connection than an exchange of inspirational memes on your socials and want to hear how other women are navigating challenges similar to those you may be facing? Try this podcast.Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comHello FreshProduced by Chris Martin Studios

Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comBlack Lives MatterNAACP – Vancouver ChapterQueen Liliuokalani overthrown/Hawaiian history

Hosts Lisa Schauer and Elizabeth Holmes have known and admired Betty Sue Morris since her days as a Clark County Commissioner. Having her as a guest allowed them to find out more about her time in the Washington State legislature (where she served as a Representative) and her earlier careers in public relations, journalism and education. With such a multifaceted background, it’s sure to be interesting and informative conversation. Tune in to get Betty Sue’s take on civility in politics and what book made the biggest impression on her life. For sure, you’re not going to be able to guess which one. Lively and candid, Betty Sue’s a great interview whether talking about her love of tennis or when she relies on her inner “knowing”, we are grateful she came on as a guest.This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crises and subsequent Shelter in Place order and the recent civil unrest. Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comAfrican Genesis: A Personal Investigation into the Animal Origins and Nature of Man by Robert ArdreyRoger Federer 

In the premiere episode of our new Trust Tree Presents Bella Voce author series, hosts Elizabeth Holmes and Lisa Schauer have the pleasure of interviewing best-selling mystery author, Ellie Alexander. Ellie’s well known for her Bakeshop Mystery Series set in the beautiful southern Oregon town of Ashland, as well as the Sloan Krause Mysteries set in the Bavarian themed paradise of Leavenworth, Washington. A Pacific Northwest native, Ellie also writes the Pacific Northwest Mystery Series and Rose City Mysteries as Kate Dyer-Seeley.We talk with Ellie about how she became a writer and she’s shares her writing process as well as her advice to aspiring writers. The conversation touches on who she has in her tribe and how her life has evolved over the years. About the Trust Tree Presents Bella Voce author series: Bella Voce, Italian for beautiful voices, was a locally based author series that ran from 2009-2013 and was founded by First Independent Bank. When the event disappeared from the region many lamented who felt such a connection to this unique cultural offering. The hope of a rebirth of the series was sparked when the Clark College Foundation and Trust Tree came together to launch a reimagined Bella Voce. We just didn’t realize how reimagined it would need to become thanks to a global pandemic. Trust Tree Talks will continue to have guest authors as part of our ongoing Bella Voce series as we explore some of those beautiful voices that are sharing stories with the world. Mentioned in the episode:Trust TreeEllie AlexanderAshland, Oregon

In the words of your favorite 80s sitcom – we’re dropping a “very special episode” this time. Your hosts Lisa Schauer and Elizabeth Holmes have a bit to say about life during a Shelter in Place order. Whether it’s getting settled into a new routine (or even a new house), the hosts reflect on how life during the pandemic has changed, with a surprising cameo by Perry Mason. Lisa talks about teambuilding with her employees when they can’t gather and Elizabeth shares how she made the pivot necessary for the hometown pride campaign she was launching. They reflect on what moving forward may look like for them as things start to open up and close out the episode sharing words of support for the Trust Tree Tribe.  Mentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupSweetheart Baking CompanyNot Too Shabby@vanwares360 on Instagram@vanwares360 on FacebookAl Angelo CompanyThe Community Foundation of Southwest WashingtonJim MainsAnni FurnissBrenda RoseNimble FernOTAKNorthwest Personal TrainingPerry Mason

Hosts Elizabeth Holmes and Lisa Schauer share a deep admiration of women who have built careers in creative industries and having Emmy award winning filmmaker Beth Harrington sit down for a conversation about her journey was a delight. Starting with getting hooked on rock n’ roll in her teenage years in Boston, we explore the through line of blending storytelling and music that has influenced much of her work. Her enthusiasm for storytelling hasn’t wavered and we look at how her approach has changed as her career has evolved and how she’s consistently finding the joy in filmmaking. We love her authenticity and vulnerability when sharing her gratitude for the way her own story has rolled out and we loved our time with Beth.   As noted, this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crises and subsequent Shelter in Place order. Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comwww.bethharrington.comwww.thewindingstream.comwww.themusicianer.comWelcome to the Clubwww.duplexplanet.comwww.federalepdx.comJonathan Richman

The hosts of Trust Tree Talks have consistently been impressed by what Audrey Gelman, founder of The Wing, created with her coworking spaces and network of women. Also, her merch is always on point. In this episode, Lisa and Elizabeth talk about a piece Ms. Gelman wrote for Fast Company, admitting to mistakes during the ramp up of her company and apologizing for not always being true to her stated mission, impacted each of them and share stories of moments of leadership, wins and losses, in their own lives. They discuss the expectations placed on women founders and whether we’re willing to give a little grace when women fall short, or if society is too quick to malign women leaders learning on the job. Are we too quick to judge? The conversation turns to how to serve the unique challenges of women leaders and what they hope to provide through the network of Trust Tree to be of service. As noted, this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crises and subsequent shuttering of The Wing spaces.Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comwww.the-wing.comwww.fastcompany.com"Where I got it wrong": The Wing's Audrey Gelman confronts the realities of rapid growth

Imagine you’re living a good life, the life you’ve been preparing to live your whole life, the one society told you was the one for you. Now imagine that instead of feeling like it was everything you thought it’d be, you felt restless. It wasn’t really working for you. You wanted more. Something different. But you weren’t sure what another life could look like. That’s the situation our guest, Courtney Barker, found herself in several years ago. Everything looked great on the outside, but she knew that her insides could feel a whole lot more satisfied. Impulsively picking up Gretchen Rubin’s book The Happiness Project on a crazed holiday shopping trip, Courtney began a journey that’s taken her down several unexpected roads and expanded her life in ways she couldn’t have contemplated before. We’re so fortunate we were able to catch up with her during her recent whirlwind trip to town during her year of living on the road in a fifth wheel with her family. We talked about how she’s approached some of the pivotal moments in her life, what continues to motivate her and how difficult it can be to live an authentic life, but so worth it. Funny and inspiring, this interview is the first in our Sheroes series featuring women we just admire the shit out of. Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comwww.thehappybarkers.comwww.thehappylush.comwww.gretchenrubin.comwww.tonyrobbins.comwww.lewishowes.com

In the midst of asking women to share their stories for their Omitted from My Obituary anthology (due out this summer), the women of Trust Tree had an uh-oh moment when they realized they needed to put pen to paper and participate. Finding the courage to put their stories out into the world wasn’t easy. In our most revealing episode to date, Elizabeth talks about the vulnerability of being willing to be seen without her carefully constructed social façade in place. They spend some time exploring Lisa’s struggle to find her authentic voice for this project after so many years of writing for other people. We talk about the ways we find courage to face these fears, knowing that the way to a truly rich life involves engaging with feelings that suck. There’s also a significant amount of worship at the altar of Saint Brene Brown.Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comwww.brenebrown.com

Having Billie Best as a guest on Trust Tree Talks was a no brainer for hosts Elizabeth Holmes and Lisa Schauer. Billie’s straight-talking blog and social media feeds offer great insight into her experience of aging in our society. The title of her forthcoming memoir, How I Made a Huge Mess of My Life (or Couples Therapy with a Dead Man), shows you that Billie is here for truth telling. We recruited her to provide a chapter in our anthology Omitted from My Obituary (out this summer), so you have that to look forward to. In this episode a few of the topics we cover in our chat are: her decision to move from a farm in Massachusetts to a condo in Portland, the impact of menopause and sex after fifty. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did with Billie. Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comwww.billiebest.com

In this episode you’ll hear hosts Lisa Schauer and Elizabeth Holmes talk about how Trust Tree Productions was born. They’ll share a little of the background that brought them to the point of the Thatcher’s Peace Treaty and their mutual admiration of Camas’s own Nan Hendricksen and the pivotal role she played in getting Trust Tree off the ground. You’ll hear about how they partnered with NW Wicks to create custom candles to spread the light of their message. They touch on their successful run coproducing the Women In Leadership Lecture Series with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce last year and what they’ve got planned in 2020.Mentioned in the episode:www.trusttreegroup.comhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/NWWicks/posts/https://thatcherscoffee.com/