Podcasts about business journal

The Heidi Glaus Show - Katie Brandenburg, Ray Hatmann, Eric Siemers STL Business Journal 5-13-25 by

We're talking entrepreneurship, production facilities, and acquisitions with the founder and CEO of Glowforge - Dan Shapiro. As we break down the top stories of the week, he also shares how he came up with the idea of a 3D laser printer, how the tariffs are going to impact his business, and what he got wrong about Rover. Top Stories:1. Glowforge makes production changesAmid tariff turmoil, Glowforge turns to Seattle for new production factory — with help from AI (Geekwire)2. Tutta Bella expands Kroger dealTutta Bella ramps up production after landing major Kroger deal (PSBJ)3. Rover acquires Dublin companyRover expands international footprint with purchase of dog-sitting platform (PSBJ)4. Rite Aid/Bartell Drugs bankrupt, againWhy the new Rite Aid bankruptcy could kill Seattle's Bartell Drugs (Seattle Times)About guest Dan Shapiro - CEO, Glowforge:Dan is an innovator and entrepreneur with over 60 patents to his name. He was the founder and CEO of Ontela that merged with Photoboucket. He was the founder and CEO of Sparkbuy, which was then acquired by Google to become Google Comparison. He is also the founder and creator of Robot Turtles, a best selling board game as well as a Senior Research Fellow at Wharton Generative AI lab.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

In this episode I interview Nikki Barua, Interim CEO of one of my FAVORITE organizations, Latinas in Tech! Nikki is a first generation immigrant and shares her journey of navigating the corporate sector, taking many career pivots, and eventually walking away at the height of her corporate career in order to pursue entrepreneurship. She talks about the power of creating your own access and community as a first generation professional, and about the power of curiosity in your career. We also discussed the AI revolution and why it is critical for Latinas to embrace AI. Nikki shares why she believes this is a pivotal moment in human history, and why that makes it even more important for Latinas to get started with AI today. SIGN UP FOR THE 4-DAY LINKEDIN CHALLENGE! Learn how to get job offers and other opportunities through LinkedIn. Challenge takes place May 19-22. About Today's GuestNikki Barua is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leading expert in helping people and organizations accelerate success.In her 25-year career in innovation, she has helped global brands transform their culture and capabilities. Now she is on a mission to help business leaders reinvent the way they lead, live, and succeed in the age of AI.Nikki has won numerous awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year by ACE, named as an EY North America Entrepreneurial Winning Woman, honored as one of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, recognized as Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Influential Women, LA Woman of Influence by The Business Journals and Women of Entrepreneurship by LA Lakers.Stay in touch with Nikki on Instagram on LinkedIn, and via her website http://nikkibarua.com. Resources and LinksPrivate 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Send us a textIn this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are joined by Dave Thompson and Jennifer DeWitt of the Quad Cities Business Journal (QCBJ). The two share information about the QCBJ's history, coverage area, topics of interest, veteran reporting staff, upcoming events, and a review of the Clinton stories featured in the publication. The QCBJ serves as a strategic partner of Grow Clinton, ensuring that community successes reach a broad audience and impact the community's future development. On behalf of Grow Clinton, we would like to thank the QCBJ for its continued support and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that great news travels quickly. For more information, visit https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/. To promote your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com. Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

We're talking all things architecture, design, and tall buildings! Julia is responsible for shaping Seattle's skyline with her signature skyscrapers like Skyglass in SLU. We find out how she is able to push the boundaries of what's possible, her thoughts on sustainability, and her most impactful piece of architecture that changed the course of her life.Top Stories1. Belltown high-rise sells for over $100MPSBJ article2. Pioneer Square hotel to be carbon positivePSBJ article3. Developer to start Ballard mid-rise apartment projectPSBJ article4. Bill to end landmark abuse likely to passPSBJ articleAbout guest Julia Nagele - Senior Principal and Director of Design and Architecture at HEWITT:Julia brings more than 20 yrs experience shaping complex urban environments. She has won many awards for her skyscrapers in Seattle. She also serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the UW's College of Built Environments. Prior to this, she ran her own interior design company.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

AI is an extremely powerful tool that is currently accessible to anyone with an internet connection. We, in the Latino community, can use to give ourselves the leg up we may not have had access to before. Say, for example, you couldn't get a Master's in Marketing Data Analytics when you were in college, but now you need to make a marketing plan for your business. AI can help you create a personalized marketing plan that appeals to any and every algorithm out there. That being said, not everyone knows how to use AI or use it well.    A lot of people are afraid that AI is going to steal their jobs and leave them destitute. But AI is a tool - it's as much a tool for you as a hammer is to a carpenter. And in this week's episode, we're talking to an expert in tech to teach you how to take your business to the next level.    This week's guest is Nikki Barua, the Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech. Nikki is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leading expert in helping people and organizations accelerate success. In her 25-year career in innovation, she has helped global brands transform their culture and capabilities. Now she is on a mission to help business leaders reinvent the way they lead, live, and succeed in the age of AI. Nikki has won numerous awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year by ACE, named as an EY North America Entrepreneurial Winning Woman, honored as one of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, recognized as Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Influential Women, LA Woman of Influence by The Business Journals and Women of Entrepreneurship by LA Lakers. Nikki holds three Master's degrees and is a lifelong learner with insatiable curiosity. She believes that we are all limitless and leads her life committed to inspiring people to live up to their highest potential.   In this week's episode, Nikki tells us how we can level up as business leaders and use AI to take our businesses to the next level. We are entering a new age of leadership, and I don't want any of you to get left behind just because you didn't know how to use the most powerful tool of our generation. Tune in to hear how you can leverage AI to improve your business and hear all the leadership lessons Nikki has learned to become the powerhouse she is today. Follow Nikki on: Instagram: @thenikkibarua Instagram: @latinasintechorg LinkedIn: Nikki Barua Website: https://latinasintechsummit.org Get your tickets for the Latinas at Tech Summit here!   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Former restaurant and retail journalist Joey Thompson joins us to talk about what new restaurants are opening and which ones are closing. We also cover sports updates, new rules at Pike Place, and the state of journalism.Top Stories1. Restaurant updates: Salt & Straw, Raising Cane's, Eden Hill, and moreSalt n Straw (Seattle Times)Raising Cane's (PSBJ)Eden Hill closes (Seattle Eater)Rapport reopens as Nomadic (Cap Hill)2. Sports updates: Kraken, Storm, SeawolvesKraken head coach changes (PSBJ)Kraken changes season ticket holder packages (PSBJ)Storm media deal (PSBJ)Marshawn Lynch joins rugby ownership (PSBJ)3. Pike Place banning cars in test runPike Place Market banning most vehicle traffic in test run (Seattle Times)4. Crosswalk buttons hackedSeattle crosswalk buttons hacked to sound like Jeff Bezos; SDOT exploring 'stronger security measures' (GeekWire)5. Everett Herald moves officesEverett Herald to relocate to smaller space in wake of layoffs last year (PSBJ)About guest co-host Joey Thompson - PR Manager of Meetings, Visit Seattle (formerly reporter for Puget Sound Business Journal):Joey started as reporter for the Daily Herald of Everett then became the restaurant and retail reporter at the Puget Sound Business Journal before moving to his current role as the PR Manager of Meetings for Visit Seattle. Joey graduated from Gonzaga, where he was the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠

Former journalist and VC firm content expert Coral Garnick Ducken returns to the studio to help us understand the top business stories of the week!Top Stories1. Two new grocery stores, one restaurant closesTrader Joe's draws hundreds to line up for grand opening (Seattle Times)PCC says downtown Seattle store to reopen this summer (Seattle Times)Virginia Inn, Seattle restaurant that predates Pike Place Market, will close (Seattle Times)2. Status of venture funding in Q1Seattle venture funding surges in first quarter (PSBJ)Filing: Seattle VC firm Ascend raising third fund to back more startups in Seattle and beyond (GeekWire)Seattle's newest investment group aims to break down silos between angel investors, VCs, founders (GeekWire)3. Blue Origin lands DOD contract (and women flight)Blue Origin lands $2.8 billion contract with DOD (PSBJ)Blue Origin's all-female space mission sends celebrities and scientists on a suborbital trip (GeekWire and elsewhere)4. Microsoft & Amazon want to remove middle managementMicrosoft reportedly eyes layoffs targeting middle managers (PSBJ)Amazon CEO Jassy blasts company bureaucracy in shareholders letter (Seattle Times)5. The future of content consumption with AIThe future of media is intelligent and interactive: How AI will change how we consume content (GeekWire)About guest co-host Coral Garnick Ducken - Digital Editor, Madrona:Prior to her current role as Digital Editor for Seattle VC firm Madrona, she was a content writer for Blueprint Technologies. Before that she was the Associate Editor at Puget Sound Business Journal after leaving Seattle Times as a business reporter. Coral earned her masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director...

Top Stories:1. Development site on Tacoma's waterfront hits the marketPSBJ article2. WA college students' visas revokedSeattle Times article3. What's next for The Swiss building?The News Tribune article4. Duke's Seafood on Alki is closedEater Seattle articleAbout guest Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange - Chancellor, UW Tacoma:Sheila has been the Chancellor at UW Tacoma for just about 4 years. Prior to this she was the President of Seattle Central College and before that Vice President of University of Washington. Sheila is currently the Board Chair for AAA Washington and on the Federal Reserve Board.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Top Stories:1. Army vet launches maternal-care startupGeekWire article2. What cuts to research means for usFormidable article3. Mark Cuban backs Seattle startup & Amazon bids on TikTokGeekWire articleNY Times article4. Two new alliances: STG & 5th Ave Theater and Seattle Center & PacSciSeattle Times article (5th Ave & STG)GeekWire article (Seattle Center & Pacific Science Center)About guest Stephiney Foley - Founder & CEO, Yuzi Care:Stephiney is a certified doula and an Army veteran. She went to West Point, graduate school at Stanford and earned her MBA from Dartmouth. She spent a decade working in tech at companies like Tesla, Amazon, and an NFT startup she co-founded. She's an angel investor and sits on the board of Athena Angels. Stephiney founded Yuzi Care two years ago with the mission to build the world's largest maternal care platform and change how society supports mothers and families. About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Thank you Sponsors!FormidableThis episode is sponsored by Formidable - news through a women's lens. Sign up for daily newsletters at beformidable.com. Formidable also offers white label newsletter service. For more information contact Emily Parkhurst at emily@beformidable.comThe Inn at Washington Athletic ClubThank you to The Inn at the Washington Athletic Club for hosting this recording. For more information contact Noura Boudet at nboudet@wac.netContact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

This episode is a clip from the Northwest Event Show where Rachel sat down with Cheryl Cecchetto - Founder & CEO of Sequoia Productions. Cheryl and her team are responsible for putting on high-end Hollywood events inlcuding the Academy Awards and Emmys Awards Governors Balls in Los Angeles (for 33 and 28 years, consecutively), The American-Australian G'DAY USA Arts Gala (22 years), and L.A. Philharmonic Annual Gala for 6 years. Please enjoy this keynote session titled "A Peak Behind the Hollywood Curtain: Oscars, Emmy's, and more!" that took place Thursday, March 27th at 9:00am at Seattle Convention Center.Learn more about the Northwest Event Show: https://nweventshow.com/About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: The historic Bunn family farm in Springfield has been donated to Refuge Ranch, a Rochester-based nonprofit that utilizes equine therapy and now plans to expand its services. Another of the fire-damaged buildings in the 400 block of East Adams Street in downtown Springfield is being demolished, but historic preservation advocates are pleased that the adjacent one will now be saved. The Honey Baked Ham Company has set its sights on Springfield. Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and their weekly Biz Bites email newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Stories:1. New sports bar by Climate PledgePSBJ article2. Inside the e-book industrySeattle Times article3. Google to make its largest acquisitionNY Times article4. Remitly co-founder steps downPSBJ articleAbout guest Craig Dawson - Co-founder & President, Retail LockboxCraig co-founded Retail Lockbox in 1994 with the help of his partner, Walt Townes. Prior to founding Retail Lockbox, Inc., Craig was a Senior Sales Executive with Unisys Corporation, an international provider of computer and system solutions. He also serves on numerous boards that include Boise Cascade, Washington Trust Bank, McKinstry, Pearson Packaging, and UW Consulting and Business Center.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

The Frank and Jill Show 3-24-25: Jim Drew STL Business Journal and Malcolm Briggs by

Marc Kapetan sits down with the publisher of the Fresno Business Journal Gordon Webster Jr. Webster is celebrating an incredible 50 years with the publication. We dive into his remarkable career, the evolution of journalism and the changes he’s seen in the industry. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Marc Kapetan Podcast' on all platforms: --- The Marc Kapetan Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- Kapetan Brothers Law | Website | Facebook | YouTube | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Stories:1. Why do we do daylight savings?USAFacts article2. Redfin to be acquired by Rocket CompaniesGeekWire article3. Cheesecake Factory to closeSeattle Times article4. Pike Place Foundation Executive Director resignsSeattle Times article5. TariffsUSAFacts article & Seattle Times articleAbout guest Poppy MacDonald - President, USAFactsPoppy MacDonald is the President of USAFacts, a non-profit initiative that provides well-visualized data on the American people and their government. Before joining USAFacts in 2018, Poppy was the President and Chief Operating Officer of POLITICO USA and she also served as the President of Atlantic Media.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

This episode we revisit some of our favorite pieces of advice from our guests over the past year! Use this extra time to catch up on any episodes you missed and we'll be back next week with our regular show.Advice:Jake Whittenberg - Morning Anchor, King5 - Listen to full episodeFran Dunaway - Founder, tomboyx - Listen to full episodeDon Riling - President, Olympic Hot Tub - Listen to full episodeAmber Simonsen - Founder, A Better 40 - Listen to full episodeJohn Cook - Founder & Publisher, GeekWire - Listen to full episodeNicole DeNamur - Owner, Sustainable Strategies & Owner, Climate Aligned Law - Listen to full episodeAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

HI Guysss!! Welcome back:)Today, I sat down with Jesslyn Rollins, the CEO of the company that created the first of its kind, IV in a bottle, BIOLYTE. Her father (an anesthesiologist) and sister started this company when Rollins' mother was diagnosed with breast cancer after witnessing a gap in the hydration market. They created this medical grade hydration drink to supplement nutrients you would get in an IV. BIOLYTE has grown to a be a multimillion dollar company and Jesslyn (& BIOLYTE) have been featured in The Business Journals, Entreprenista, Inc and this one too!, Voyage ATL, and many more!

Top Stories:1. Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate employeesSeattle Times article2. Seattle tech company adds to C-suitePSBJ article3. Sounders will give away tickets to first timersSeattle Times article or Sounders Press Release4. Pickleball chain coming to FremontSeattle Magazine article or PBSJ articleAbout guest co-hosts Lindsay Droz and Kristi Lord - Co-founders, L'AVANT:L'AVANT sells bougie, eco-friendly cleaning products with plant based ingredients like hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, multipurpose spray and more. Lindsay and Kristi started this company about 5 years ago. Lindsay has a sales and marketing background and worked in the medical device world, specifically for Boston Scientific for 15 years. Kristi worked in finance and investments and was the COO of an Asset Management company prior to L'AVANT.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Top Stories:1. PATH cuts workforceGeekWire article2. Joann closes 60% of its storesNPR article3. New data from Amazon's RTOPSBJ article4. Zillow and Redfin partner, leads to layoffsSeattle Times article5. The state of DEI in businessWall Street Journal article & Seattle Times articleAbout guest Bindiya Patel - Executive Director, Leadership Tomorrow:Bindiya has been with Leadership Tomorrow for about one year. Prior to that she spent close to 20 years with PATH, a global health nonprofit based in Seattle. She received her bachelors in environmental engineering from Cornell University and a masters in Public Affairs from Princeton University.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

With the Trump administration's overhaul of the federal workforce, a lot of people in the area are understandably wondering what all of this chaos means for DC's housing market. Business Journal's Michael Neibauer is here to explain what all the uncertainty means for real estate in DC.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 18th episode: National Landing BID Gala Theatre Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Stories:1. Martin Selig defaults on loansPSBJ article2. Canlis brother and chef leaveSeattle Met articlePSBJ articleNY Times article3. Memorial Stadium updatePSBJ article4. Two movie theaters closeSeattle Times article (Ark Lodge Cinemas)Seattle Times article (AMC 10)5. SODO might have housingSeattle Times articleAbout guest co-host Nick Patri - Podcast & Marketing Consultant:Nick started as a Sports Reporter at the Wisconsin State Journal, then he worked for Uber and launched a podcast for millions of drivers. He was a podcast producer for GoFundMe, a podcast producer and marketer for Fuel Talent's podcast What Fuels You, a producer and marketing consultant for REI's podcast, and he continues to freelance as a marketing strategy consultant.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Top Stories:1. YouTube partners with CAA to combat deepfakesVariety article2. Microsoft and OpenAI's response to DeepSeekSeattle Times articleGeekWire article & GeekWire podcast3. Smartsheet bought by private equityGeekWire article4. New UW PresidentGeekWire article5. Wildrose owner passes away Seattle Times articleAbout guest Dave Siegfried - Founder & CEO, Official AIDave has been with Offical AI for about a year, prior to that he was CEO and Co-founder of LOANtuitive, a venture-backed AI enabled marketplace in commercial real estate industry. He spent a considerable amount of his career at Audiosocket, a venture-backed music licensing and technology company, and was a co-founder of SkyMode, a cloud based mobile e-commerce platform.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

160/077 Best of: Vera Marie Strauch studierte BWL in Deutschland und Neuseeland und absolvierte ihren Masterabschluss als Fulbright-Stipendiatin in den USA. 2015 wurde sie als eine der ersten Frauen in der Branche mit unter 30 Jahren Geschäftsführerin eines mittelständischen Bauzulieferers. Drei Jahre hat sie 100+ Mitarbeiter*innen an mehreren Produktionsstandorten geführt und stark männlich geprägte Führungsumfelder kennengelernt. Sie hat wertvolle Erfahrungen gesammelt und durfte erleben, was Großartiges entstehen kann, wenn Andersartigkeit angenommen wird und Menschen sich auf Vielfalt und Veränderung einlassen. Sie weiß auch, wie herausfordernd es sein kann, seinen ganz eigenen Führungsstil zu finden – vor allem, wenn die Vorbilder in deinem täglichen Umfeld sehr anders sind als du. Heute denkt Vera Wirtschaft und Arbeit neu. Das tut sie als digitale Unternehmerin, Podcasterin und Gründerin der Female Leadership Academy. Seit 2018 begleitet Vera gemeinsam mit ihrem Team in der Female Leadership Academy vor allem Frauen in ihrer beruflichen und persönlichen Entwicklung. Mit ihrem „Female Leadership Podcast“ stieg sie in die Top 5 Wirtschaftscharts in Deutschland ein und erreicht wöchentlich Zehntausende Hörer*innen in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. --- Links zu Vera: https://verastrauch.com/ Business Journal: https://verastrauch.com/business-journal/ Vera's Podcast: https://verastrauch.com/femaleleadershippodcast/ Folge mit Vera und Diana: https://verastrauch.com/2019/06/11/diana-brandl-assistenz/ TEDx Talk mit Vera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQufMrjY9Qw  Themen aus dem Podcast: Afghanischer Frauenverein e.V.: https://www.afghanischer-frauenverein.de/ Buchtipp von Frederic Laloux: https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/ --- Diana auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/ The Future Assistant Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter Podcast auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-socialista-projects Podcast auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS Podcast auf Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661

Jacob Kirn joins us to provide further explanation and detail on why the meeting on what to do with the Rams settlement money was stopped so abruptly and gives further perspective on the state of St. Louis local politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Kirn joins us to provide further explanation and detail on why the meeting on what to do with the Rams settlement money was stopped so abruptly and gives further perspective on the state of St. Louis local politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top Stories:1. Funding levels drop for women foundersFormidable article2. The business of subscription boxesno article3. Seattle shipping company closesPSBJ article4. RTO: Companies re-thinking dress codesPSBJ articleAbout guest Ambika Singh - Founder & CEO, ArmoireAmbika launched Armoire, a clothing rental company, in 2016. Prior to this she worked in consulting, various startups like Rover, and also Microsoft. She is on the board of United Way of King County. She received her undergraduate degree in History/Economics/Microfinance at Dartmouth and her MBA at MIT.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

The 2025 Westfair Business Journal "Women in Power" event happened Thursday January 30th, 2025 at Manhattanville University in Purchase, NY. An event that featured inspiring stories of trailblazing women who leverage creativity and strategic thinking to redefine industries, effectively smashing through the proverbial glass ceiling while seamlessly blending leadership prowess with a harmonious work-life balance. Here is Andrew Castellano talking with guest Christina Labella, Director of Admissions at Manhattanville University.

Please enjoy the podcast episode for our January “Empower Women” Series, Planning for the Unexpected: Smart Strategies for Extended Healthcare Needs, featuring Meredith Pensack. Meredith is a long-term care insurance specialist with over 20 years of experience. Named one of the Boston Women's Business Journal's “Top 10 Women Insurance Agents,” Meredith  shared key considerations for navigating long-term care planning, including: The costs of care and its impact on your finances Special considerations women should keep in mind Understanding different types of long-term care insurance policies The role of underwriting and whether it's too late to create a plan Preparing for unplanned health changes     eredith Pensack has been a long-term care insurance planning specialist for over 20 years. She works nationally with clients and is knowledgeable about all types of long-term care insurance products. Meredith was voted “Top 10 Women Insurance Agents” by Boston Women's Business Journal.   Meredith's goal is to preserve her clients' retirement portfolios, as well as to protect their families from the financial and emotional consequences of requiring long-term care. She has helped many small business owners and self-employed individuals take advantage of the favorable tax treatments available for a long-term care insurance premium.

Woah--Stop scrolling! This is a MUST-LISTEN to episode today with one of the most successful, innovative, crafty, and wisest entrepreneurs of our modern time. Meet Jeff Fenster. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur who has started and sold several different companies in his career, and he's still only in his 40's. This includes his latest entrepreneurial initiatives with both EVERBOWL and WeBuild, and what he's doing with those companies to drive impact. In this powerful episode of the IMPACT SHOW, I sat down with Jeff live, in-studio as he shared his secrets to success and we dove deep into the mindset, processes, and strategies that have helped him achieve extraordinary results in both business and life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or simply someone looking for deep personal and business growth, Jeff's journey and lessons are a goldmine. Here are some of the specific things we discussed on today's epic IMPACT SHOW podcast episode: What's the best piece of advice you ever received? Jeff's shares his “5-Step Formula for Success & Legacy.” A few of Jeff's top entrepreneurial lessons, including how he started EVERBOWL and WeBuild. What is “Kaizen” and why is it important in entrepreneurship & success. The Power of “Relationship Capital.” The Mindset of Winners. It is here that Jeff shares his perspective on success and how he stays focused on the process. Using the example of Roger Federer, who won 85% of his matches despite only winning 55% of individual points, Jeff emphasizes that the process is what drives true success. Speaking and podcasting. What does he love about both of them. Jeff talks about the balancing act of Family & Entrepreneurship. Jeff describes “Legacy & Impact” and how he will achieve both. This one will go down for the ages. There is so much wisdom in here that it would typically only be found in an MBA course at a Top-10 B-School. Haha. Jeff's wisdom dispensed proves that success isn't about luck or innate talent. It's about applying a formula that anyone can follow. Whether you're starting a business, growing your career, or working on personal development, his insights on relationships, consistency, and effort will help you create extraordinary results. If this episode served you and helped you with your mindset, entrepreneurial pursuits, or how to “balance” out business & life success, please share it with your friends and family, and tag Jeff & I. You can tag us at: IG: @FensterJeff @ToddDurkin #IMPACTShow #PodcastEp411 #Entrepreneurship #Success     Jeff Fenster is an award-winning entreprenuer, best-selling author, podcast host, and expert in relationship capital. His entrepreneurial success is vast-ranging in many different industries, from a quick-serve restaurant chain that just won the top 500 franchise award for 2024, to a payroll and HR company, digital marketing agency and now even a construction company that is now disrupting the industry. He was named a top 100 Entrepreneur in America, Top 40 Executive under 40 by the Business Journal and a Top Entrepreneur to Follow for 2022.  Jeff's acclaimed podcast, The Jeff Fenster Show, features successful entreprenuers, celebrities, and athletes sharing their insights and stories of success. Today, Jeff speaks around the country on entreprenuerial mindset, Relationship Capital, and vertical integration.  But, no matter what venture Jeff pursues, he lives by the principle of putting people first.      Operation IMPACT: Rebuild LA We are currently activating ALL relief efforts for the fire-victims and those displaced by the heart-wrenching fires up in Los Angeles. If there is EVER a time to DO SOMETHING and get involved it's now. When I talk about being a lighthouse, NOW is the time for us to BE THE LIGHT. Can you join in on the efforts to GIVE BACK? There are a few ways to get involved: 1. DONATE. 100% of the money goes back to those impacted and it's completely tax-deductible [501-c-3]. DONATE HERE   2. Looking for GYMS nation-wide to do an “IMPACT FITATHON” in February/March at YOUR facility to raise funds for “10” families and to rebuild 1-gym. I am asking ALL trainers, coaches, and gym-owners to please GET INVOLVED and do 1-class to raise money for our friends up there. All money raised would go to the IMPACT FOUNDATION and 100% of that money gets donated to the victims.   If you would like to DONATE, please click HERE. If you would like to NOMINATE a family/individual for funding, here is the application to do so for funding: APPLY HERE If you would like to NOMINATE a gym or studio to be REBUILT: APPLY HERE Please be sure to include any/all details of the loss. WE are going to try and rebuild ONE GYM at ZERO COST and get these sanctuaries rebuilt as quickly as possible. Or you can send all details through my website HERE.  

Top Stories1. TikTok updateAP News article and PSBJ article2. The state of the VC industryVCs in 2024 (PSBJ)VCs in 2025 (GeekWire)3. Meta to layoff 5% based on meritCNBC article4. Capitol Hill's Rapport closesCapitol Hill Seattle BlogAbout guest Ken Horenstein - Founder & General Partner, Pack Ventures:Ken has been with Pack Ventures for 4 years. Before that he was a co-founder of Venture Out Seattle, and prior to that worked at M12 which is Microsoft's Venture fund. He earned his MBA at UW and is currently a Mentor for CoMotion at UW. He also co-founded A Posto Vino and is a sommelier.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Top Stories:1. Gallagher to acquire AssuredPartnersInsurance Business Magazine article2. JCPenny and Eddie Bauer parent company to mergeSeattle Times article3. Porch shifts to homeowners insurancePSBJ article4. REI shuts down Experiences, layoffsSeattle Times articleAbout guest Lorrie Baldevia - Platform President, AssuredPartners:This is Lorrie's 25th year with AssuredPartners. She is currently on the global board of Finseca, a financial services organization. She previously served on the board of M Financial Group and Seattle University. She co-founded EnVision, a youth program that supports unique field trips for STEM. And she founded "GM Dinner for Great Mom's", an annual Mother's Day event for homeless and disadvantaged mothers. About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

(00:00-15:49) Who loves the show more, Bob Thomas or Coach Schertz? Takes and opinions. Goated or goaded? Jackson finna earn his keep today. The TMA Fan Page is essentially a dating site. Mickey Rooney and Mickey Rourke. Mouth harps. Great fund raiser for the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation.(15:58-34:20) Update on the Eagles fan with banned from The Link. Claims of provocation. High-ground always wins in stadium fights. Old tweets surfacing from the boyfriend that are a tough look. What transpired before the video started? Shushers at the cinema. (34:30-42:57) Potato chips and fruit snacks. An update on the Rams money in the city of St. Louis from the Business Journal. You don't know about ROI then, batch. Aww man, we missed national gift card day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-15:49) Who loves the show more, Bob Thomas or Coach Schertz? Takes and opinions. Goated or goaded? Jackson finna earn his keep today. The TMA Fan Page is essentially a dating site. Mickey Rooney and Mickey Rourke. Mouth harps. Great fund raiser for the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation. (15:58-34:20) Update on the Eagles fan with banned from The Link. Claims of provocation. High-ground always wins in stadium fights. Old tweets surfacing from the boyfriend that are a tough look. What transpired before the video started? Shushers at the cinema. (34:30-42:57) Potato chips and fruit snacks. An update on the Rams money in the city of St. Louis from the Business Journal. You don't know about ROI then, batch. Aww man, we missed national gift card day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top Stories:1. Apple takes over Meta office space⁠Seattle Times article⁠2. Zoom coming to Bellevue⁠GeekWire article⁠ 3. Historic Pioneer Square building sold⁠PSBJ article⁠4.Getty Images acquires Shutterstock⁠GeekWire article⁠About guest Alison Beddard - Managing Principal, Washington & Oregon, Cushman & WakefieldAlison has worked for commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield for close to 20 years. She was the Managing Principal for Utah, then Washington, and most recently has added Oregon almost 2 years ago. She serves on the UW Runstad Advisory Board and is on the Executive Committee for the Commercial Brokers Association (CBA).About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Top Stories:1. Retail industry trends in 2024Seattle Times article2. Bartell Drugs in U Village closingPSBJ article3. Party City closingCNN article4. Nordstrom goes privateGeekWire articleAbout guest Don Riling - President & Owner, Olympic Hot TubDon has been President & Owner of Olympic Hot Tub for 8 years and has worked at the company for close to 30 years. Prior to arriving at Olympic, he had a long retail career which included Jay Jacobs, The Disney Store and Nordstrom. Outside of work Don has been a member of the Seattle Men's Chorus since 1987 and he wrote a book as well! About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Tune in here for this Monday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show talking about some Big Lots stores remaining open as many are closed, a Business Journal article: NC businesses growing & adding population, Drudge headlines on Jimmy Carter, MSN article: 11 things you didn't know about Jimmy Carter, comments from Joe Biden praising Jimmy Carter, and the South Korea plane crash. In the second half of the show Vince talks about the South Korea plane crash, Vince's new iDevice charger & alarm clock, H-1B "debate" in GOP, and a Washington Post article: Biden says he would've won if he hadn't dropped out of the race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're bringing back some great workplace advice by republishing one of the most downloaded episodes of the weekly, featuring Amber Simonsen - Founder of A Better 40 and Director of Passenger Service Systems Integration for Alaska Airlines. About guest Amber Simonsen - Commercial Portfolio Director, Alaska Airlines & Founder, ⁠A Better 40⁠Amber has spent the bulk of her career as a professional project manager, and being the go-to person for getting the big ideas turned into a reality. And while she loves the thrill of synthesizing complex information, building a great plan and getting things done, she likes helping others succeed even more.That's why she started A Better 40. The lessons she's learned from consulting in the tech field, leading major system design change for government organizations, and delivering game changing products for one of the country's favorite airlines are TOO good not to share.Learn more ⁠https://abetter40.com/⁠Buy her book Next Week Will be Better: AmazonAbout Host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Show Links:Tamara Murphy Passing⁠Seattle Times article⁠New Starbucks CEO⁠Geekwire article⁠⁠Seattle NOW podcast episode⁠Burnout⁠FRIED podcast⁠Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Top Stories:1. What is a "healthy" building?No article2. Amazon doesn't have enough space for RTOGeekWire article3. Hyatt Lake Washington sells after bankruptcyPSBJ articleSeattle Times articleAbout guest Nicole DeNamur - Owner, Sustainable Strategies and Owner, Climate Aligned Law:Nicole is the owner of Sustainable Strategies which provides sustainability consulting services. She is also the owner of Climate Aligned Law, a climate focused law firm. She is an Affiliate Instructor at UW in the Deptartment of Real Estate and she is a former board member of AIA (American Institute of Architects). About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Solo episode! News - where are they now?!Top Stories1. Visit Seattle - event recap about FIFA 2026PSBJ article2. Kroger Albertsons updateSeattle Times article3. Expedia spy cameras updateSeattle Times article4. HomeStreet Bank and FirstSun merger updatePSBJ articlePSBJ article (analysis)5. iCap Ponzi scheme updatePSBJ article6. Boeing layoffsPSBJ article (layoffs)PSBJ article (737 production)7. Seattle colleges mergeSeattle Times article8. FTC vs Doxo lawsuit updateGeekWire articleOPENINGSMuseum of Illusions - open nowWeRise Wines - ALMOST readyIn-n-Out - "by 2025"OtherSara Silverman TikTok About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Many entrepreneurs find sales daunting, but understanding the right strategies can help them master this critical aspect of business building. These essential strategies to master sales include shifting your mindset and integrating effective branding, marketing, and sales systems. Embrace the CEO Mindset Moving from an entrepreneur mindset to a CEO mindset involves letting go of the do-it-all mentality and focusing on being the master of vision and strategy. Focus on doing the things only you can do, and hire a team to accomplish other tasks over time. This allows you to concentrate on high-level strategic initiatives. When you stop overthinking and let go of the need to handle everything, you are less exhausted and have more energy to continue building your purpose-driven business. Understanding Branding, Marketing, and How to Master Sales Branding, marketing, and sales form the foundation of business success. Branding Your personal brand defines who you are and what you stand for. It should be centered around your values. Your unique personal brand is what your clients see and feel; ultimately, it's their perception of you. To maintain a strong brand identity, your personal branding should be consistent across all platforms. Marketing Marketing is an attraction conversation; it is about attracting and getting people to look at your offerings.  Sales Sales is a conversion conversation. It is not enough to have people look at you. Your marketing messaging must be clear and direct people where to buy. About Dena Patton Dena is dedicated to helping people own their worth, unleash their greatness, and create lasting impact in their businesses, families, and communities. As a global keynote speaker and bestselling author of The Greatness Game, Dena has inspired audiences worldwide. Dana shares her expertise on leadership, a great mindset, and purpose-driven living. Her work has been seen on CNN, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Business Journal, and various other media outlets. Website for Dena Patton Additional Resources Are you ready to eliminate the guesswork of building a sustainable business? Schedule a free discovery call today! Access Full Shownotes and all links

Qiana Thomason draws from over twenty years of leadership at the intersections of health and behavioral healthcare, corporate healthcare payment, health policy, health philanthropy and business. This aerial command of the political, private market, and social factors that shape health uniquely positions Qiana to impact the wellbeing and prosperity of communities. Qiana's “self to systems” leadership practice, her commitment to organizational care and accountability, and her practice of centering people in driving change and managing transitions makes her a trusted executive in ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of the organizations and movements she supports. Further, Qiana's prowess in strategy, enterprise risk management, regulatory and compliance agility, human capital optimization, organizational sustainability, ESG facility and DEI expertise makes her an effective partner on boards. As President & CEO of Health Forward Foundation, Qiana guides the $1B foundation in stewarding diverse capital investments, leadership in public policy, and institutional social capital that fosters health and economic equity throughout Missouri and Kansas. Qiana's leadership has positioned Health Forward as a national model for health equity through trust-based public, private, and philanthropic partnerships, spanning resident and faith leaders, grassroots to large non-profits, Chambers of Commerce and business councils, municipal and state government. Qiana's leadership in governance and civic spheres is multi-level. Nationally, Qiana is a board member of Grantmakers in Health, the National Association of State Health Policy, and the National Rural Health Resource Center. Regionally, Qiana is as a board member of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and William Jewell College. She is a member of the International Women's Forum, a global organization of preeminent leaders and Women of Influence. Qiana's impact is recognized broadly. The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce recognized Qiana with the international ATHENA Award (2024) and the national Business Journal recognized Qiana on its inaugural listing (2022) of BizWomen making an impact in their local business communities. The Urban League of Greater Kansas City recognized Qiana with its Difference Maker award (2024), Kansas City University bestowed upon Qiana an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters (2023), and Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey conveyed its Race, Place, and Diversity award (2022). https://healthforward.org/Citations:Glover Blackwell, A. (n.d.). The Curb-Cut Effect. PolicyLink. Retrieved December 3, 2024, from https://www.policylink.org/resources-tools/curb-cut-effectHosts: MaryAnne Metheny, and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1.For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.hopehouse.net

Top Stories:1. Voodoo Donuts comes to SeattleCapitol Hill Seattle Blog2. Local sushi place re-opens after viral TikTokGeekWire article3. The restaurant minimum wage debateSeattle Times article4. Seattle can't recycle glass due to one companySeattle Times articleAbout guest Elaina Morris - Founding Partner, President & CEO, Ascend Hospitality GroupElaina has been President & CEO of Ascend Hospitality Group for about eight years which represents Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi in Bellevue and is the parent company of Stanford's. She was also the founder of the indoor playground WiggleWorks Kids. And before that, she had a history in the corporate world as Global Account Management. Elaina serves her community as a trustee on the Washington Hospitality Associations' Education Foundation, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, as well as Rainier Athletes, and is a member of YPO Seattle.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Top Stories:1. New Seafair leadershipSeattle Magazine article2. Mayor wants fewer cars in Pike PlacePSBJ articlePSBJ article (more local visitors)3. Potential legislation for night clubsSeattle City Council Blog4. Are corporations actually helping non-profits?PSBJ article (opinion piece)About guest co-host Emily Cantrell - President & CEO, SeafairPrior to being the President & CEO of Seafair, she was the COO and then interim CEO of PROVAIL, a multi-million dollar non-profit serving those with disabilities. She was the VP of Operations and Strategy at Greater Seattle Partners which is a public-private partnership to improve the region's economic development. Then a host of hospitality/tourism jobs and if you scroll back far enough, a news producer for KOMO TV!Emily was a Foundation Board Member for the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, she is currently on the board of the World Trade Center and on the board of the Washington State Chapter of International Women's Forum known as IWF – where you have to be the highest ranking woman in your organization to even be a part of.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Top Stories:1. FTC might come after MicrosoftSeattle Times article (Alex's article)2. Elysian closes Georgetown locationPSBJ article3. SLUT stays, for nowPSBJ article4. Capital gains tax staysSeattle Times article (WA tax - Alex's article)Seattle Times article (Seattle tax)5. Sears is closingSeattle Times article About co-host Alex Halverson - Business Reporter, Seattle TimesPrior to his role as a Business Reporter at Seattle Times he was a Tech Reporter at the Puget Sound Business Journal and a Senior Producer at Seattle PI. Alex has also been featured on KUOW's Week in Review.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Meg Gluth shares her journey through life's challenges marked by anxiety, addiction, and personal loss. Meg's story is one of transformation, resilience, and introspection, highlighting her shift from societal expectations to personal fulfillment. The episode offers listeners an insightful exploration of the complexities of self-discovery and the strength found in embracing one's true identity.Takeaways: A significant life change or loss often triggers the journey to sobriety. Finding support from others who understand your struggles can lead to healing. Embracing authenticity allows individuals to navigate through grief and emotional challenges. It's essential to recognize the difference between physical sobriety and emotional sobriety. Alcohol can serve as a coping mechanism, but it ultimately leads to deeper issues. Acknowledging our shared human experiences can foster connection and understanding with others. Societal Expectations and IdentityMeg discusses her upbringing in a culture of scarcity, where societal pressures significantly influenced her early life. Growing up in a small town, she faced the challenges of fitting into predefined roles. This section delves into the impact of external expectations on personal identity and the struggle to pursue a path aligned with one's true self, highlighting the courage needed to break free from societal constraints.Overcoming Addiction and AnxietyThe episode provides a candid look at Meg's battle with anxiety and her reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism. As a highly functioning alcoholic, Meg navigated the pressures of her professional and personal life. This takeaway emphasizes the importance of recognizing unhealthy coping strategies and the bravery required to address the underlying issues, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of masking emotions.Path to Personal FulfillmentMeg's journey evolves into a transformation narrative, shifting from a checklist-driven life to one focused on personal fulfillment. She underscores the importance of self-awareness and pursuing passions beyond traditional career success. This takeaway offers a compelling message about the ongoing journey to find joy and purpose, encouraging listeners to embrace change and seek fulfillment in all aspects of life.Guest BioMegan Gluth is the owner and CEO of Catalynt Solutions, Inc., a leading US-based chemical distributor, and the Owner of Chemblend of America. Under her leadership, TRInternational was recognized as part of the 2023 Middle Market Fast 50 list. Megan was honored as one of the Business Journal's Middle Market Fast 50 Leaders of 2023 and won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 award. Her story is a testament to resilience and the critical importance of compassion and empathy in leadership.Connect with Meg Gluthhttps://www.megangluth.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-gluth-bohan/Resources: To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Access ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.ht

In this special episode, Rachel sits down with with a therapist to help her sort out her post election emotions. She is joined by Alex Iani - Therapist for King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (and her old roommate).The one story we cover: Boeing strike endsSeattle Times articleAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

This week's episode features Megan Ryan, Communications Specialist and Eric Ladwig, Executive Director for Hospice of North Idaho. They were voted 2024's Best Hospice Care Provider by Business Journal of North Idaho and have tons of wonderful things going on for the community. Hospice can be a hard subject for many, but its people like these two that reaffirm confidence and demystify the heavy subjects for people. Without life, there is no death; and without death, there can be no life. Visit Hospice of North Idaho: hospiceofnorthidaho.org.Follow them on instagram @hospiceofnorthidaho. Visit our website: sustainableculture.onlineFollow us on instagram @sustainablecultureonline

Top Stories:1. The role of TV news in politicsno article2. Jeff Bezos pulls Washington Post endorsementGeekwire articleJeff Bezos statement3. CEO accused of fraud skips townSeattle Times articleSeattle Times article (update)4. Boeing workers deny offerPSBJ article5. New semi-pro Ballard soccer teamSeattle Times articleMyBallard articleAbout guest co-host Jake Whittenberg - Morning News Anchor, King 5Jake has been working at King 5 for about 15 years. Prior to this he was a reporter/anchor in Columbus, Ohio and in Billings, Montana. He was also a Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree in 2020.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Top Stories:1. How GeekWire started and the state of journalismno article2. Uber interested in acquiring ExpediaGeekWire article 3. Microsoft and OpenAI relationship rockyGeekWire article and NY Times article4 AWS CEO says something controversialGeekWire article and Seattle Times article5 Laser weed company raises $70MGeekWire articleAbout guest John Cook - Co-Founder & Publisher, GeekWireJohn launched GeekWire in 2011 with co-founder Todd Bishop. Prior to this he had a long history of working in tech journalism.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com