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All Shine, No Flash
by A.wordsmith
Diving into conversation with change makers and go-getters, Ann Smith and her guests inspire listeners who seek more from their professional and personal lives.
Episodes
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Season 2, Episode 45: Malia Spencer, Reporter at the Portland Business Journal
A PR pro and a journalist? It's a tale as old as time. On this week's episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Ann sits down with Portland Business Journal's Malia Spencer to discuss her perspective on being a woman in journalism, how AI is affecting the communications industry and reasons to feel optimistic...
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Season 2, Episode 44: Tess Payne, director of community engagement at DoveLewis
If you thought dogs were man's best friend before, wait until you hear this conversation! In today's episode of All Shine No Flash, Ann speaks with Tess Payne, director of community engagement at DoveLewis, Portland's highly respected and renowned emergency and ICU animal hospital. They discuss…
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Season 2, Episode 43: Blake St. Onge, managing principal at Cresa
On the newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Ann interviews Blake St. Onge, managing principal at Cresa, a commercial real estate agency. Despite his day job, Blake doesn't hesitate when he says his most important title is "Dad." He talks about prioritizing time with his wife and three boys and how...
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Season 2, Episode 42: Skip Newberry, president and CEO of the Technology Association of Oregon
In our latest episode of All Shine No Flash, Ann interviews Skip Newberry, president and CEO of the Technology Association of Oregon. They dive into Oregon's tech industry, opportunities and challenges for companies doing business here and why Skip is optimistic about what he's seeing at the...
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Season 2, Episode 41: Nora Sheils, co-founder of Rock Paper Coin
Can you hear the wedding bells? It's the newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! This week, Ann sits downs with Nora Sheils, co-founder of Rock Paper Coin, a software platform designed for the wedding and events industry. Nora dives into the details of what led her and her sister-in-law to go from...
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Season 2, Episode 40: Damola Omotosho, CEO and founder of CardCraft
Managing "day jobs" at Intel and Microsoft and "side gigs" building businesses from scratch is not for the faint of heart. In today's episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Damola Omotosho, CEO and founder of CardCraft, shares his story of working at some of the world's largest tech giants while also being…
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Season 2, Episode 39: Brian Hennessy, CEO of Talkoot
How does one become the head writer at a company like Adidas? And then how does one go from that to creating an AI platform? On the newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Brian Hennessy, CEO of Talkoot, dives into how his writing career ultimately led him to develop an AI product storytelling…
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Season 2, Episode 38: Shannon Evers, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Thin Mints®, Somoas® and Tagalongs® are an annual tradition for many Americans, but Girl Scouts are about a whole lot more than cookies. Today on #AllShineNoFlash, Ann interviews Shannon Evers, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. As someone who was a Girl...
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Season 2, Episode 37: Dan Bruton, Owner and Founder of Agate Executive Communications
In this week's episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Dan Bruton, owner and founder of Agate Executive Communications, poses the question: If you're not being yourself in your profession, then why the hell are you doing it? Originally hailing from Southern Oregon, Dan focuses on creating custom communities...
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Season 2, Episode 36: Julie Harrelson, Managing Director of Cascade Seed Fund
On this episode of #AllShineNoFlash, we're learning how to start planting seeds for success with Julie Harrelson, managing director of Cascade Seed Fund, an early-stage investment fund in the Pacific Northwest. Julie gives us industry tips for growing your roots in entrepreneurship and discusses...
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Season 2, Episode 35: Kevin Richards, Founder of RECS
If you've never aspired to be a professional pickleball player, you just might have a change of heart after listening to our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! This week we sit down with Kevin Richards, founder of RECS, the Portland-metro area's largest indoor pickleball facility. Kevin shares…
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Season 2, Episode 34: Emily Corning, Founder of Hustle & Heart Homes
We're diving into this episode of #AllShineNoFlash and discussing Portland's housing market, personal wellness and choosing happiness over comfort with Emily Corning, founder of Hustle & Heart Homes. Emily talks about how following her gut led her to leave a traditional sales job and start a…
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Season 2, Episode 33: Chantelle Dockter, Licensed Professional Counselor
Grab a comfy seat and your favorite stress ball for a therapeutic new episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Chantelle Dockter, a licensed professional counselor, sits down with Ann to share insights on post-pandemic mental health, what it's like having a large clientele of first responders (hint: it...
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Season 2, Episode 32: Cy Cain, Co-founder and CEO of Straightaway Cocktails
If you've flown on Alaska Airlines in the past few weeks, you might've noticed a fun new addition to the beverage cart. On today's episode of #AllShineNoFlash, we sit down with co-founder and CEO of Straightaway Cocktails, Cy Cain! Join in as Cy shares his passion for creating and enjoying great...
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Season 2, Episode 31: Josef Reiter, Owner of Botanica Floral Design
Things are blooming on our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Josef Reiter is the founder and owner of Botanica Floral Design, a lush flower, plant and home-decor shop in NW Portland. Prior to moving to Portland, Josef spent 21 years in New York City working as a professional singer and dancer,...
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Season 2, Episode 30: Susan Iskiwitch, Assistant Director in Television and Film
Learn all about what it takes to make in Hollywood with our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Susan Iskiwitch, assistant director in television and film and member of the Directors Guild of America, has had the opportunity to work on the sets of many of today's most recognized shows and films,...
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Season 2, Episode 29: Mac Prichard, Founder of Mac's List and Prichard Communications
On this episode of #AllShineNoFlash we talk with Mac Prichard, owner of Prichard Communication and Mac's List. Mac's List, which started off as a way for Mac to find careers for his colleagues, became a leading job board in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, Prichard Communications is...
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Season 2, Episode 28: Sarah Jolley, Strategy Consultant and Former Nike Executive
This week on #AllShineNoFlash we're joined by Sarah Jolley, strategy consultant and former senior executive at Nike. Sarah's career at Nike spanned 15 years and took her around the world to China, Amsterdam and back home to Oregon. As a senior merchandiser, she was critical to new-store openings,...
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Season 2, Episode 27: Maryam Taheri
Enjoy our latest episode with Maryam Taheri, founder of Brave Care and certified executive coach. We talk about starting a business in 2019, navigating VC funding rounds in a virtual world and the significance of doing both as a woman of color. Through her own personal coaching experiences…
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Season 2, Episode 26: Jaime Gennaro, founder of Practica Consulting
This week on #AllShineNoFlash we welcome Jaime Gennaro! Founder of Practica Consulting, Jaime uses her skills to elevate her clients' confidence and goals in their professional lives. Jaime shares how she pivoted through a nontraditional career path in a successful and inspiring way, and how the...
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Season 2, Episode 25: Lisa Herlinger, founder of Ruby Jewel
On this week's episode of All Shine No Flash we welcome Lisa Herlinger, founder of Portland's ice cream sandwiches that we all know and love: Ruby Jewel! Lisa shares how her love for ice cream turned into a successful company, her passion for sourcing local ingredients and the meaning behind the...
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Season 2, Episode 24, Heyke Kirkendall-Baker
This week we are welcoming Heyke Kirkendall-Baker, President and Founder of NW Employer Solutions and Parity Software, to the #AllShineNoFlash podcast. Born out of her own incredible story of perseverance and hard work, Heyke shares her passion for pay equity and how she is making an impact…
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Season 2, Episode 23: Shawn Busse, CEO and Founder of Kinesis
In our latest episode on #AllShineNoFlash Ann is joined by Shawn Busse, CEO and founder of Portland-based marketing firm Kinesis. The two of them dive into the benefits of being together in person, ideas for go-forward teambuilding and why business owners are starved for connection and learning.
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Season 2, Episode 22: Karina Aldredge, Founder of Sacred Elements
This week we welcome Karina Aldredge, founder of Sacred Elements, to the #AllShineNoFlash podcast. Karina shares how a goal of connecting with the natural world shaped the evolution of her business and the person she is today. Karina provides helpful suggestions for those who are interested in...
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Season 2, Episode 21: Ana Chaud, Small Business Coach & Advisor
This week we welcome Ana Chaud to the #AllShineNoFlash podcast. Ana is an executive coach, startup advisor and the CEO of Lodestar, a small business accelerator. Ana talks about her own entrepreneurial experience as the founder of Garden Bar and why working with small business owners is so...
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Season 2, Episode 20: Stacey Rawley, Fitness Enthusiast
This week we are excited to welcome Stacey Rawley, fitness enthusiast, strength trainer and the kind of friend we all want to have. Stacey shares why strength training changed her life and how she flipped her mindset when it came to body image and being a woman with muscles. Listen to our latest...
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Season 2, Episode 19: Angela Earl, VP of Global Marketing at RFPIO
Tune into our latest #AllShineNoFlash episode for a conversation with Angela Earl, Vice President of Global Marketing at RFPIO. Angela shares insight into her career journey as a woman in the technology industry, how she defines marketing and the power that comes in living for life's most...
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Season 2, Episode 18: Molly McCabe
This week we are excited to welcome Molly McCabe, advocate for lupus research, art collector, former opera singer and owner of the new, stunning Ellen Browning Building in SE Portland. She shares her story of being diagnosed with lupus and founding the nonprofit Molly's Fund Fighting Lupus. She...
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Season 2, Episode 17: Kyle Hildebrant and Ryan Durant, Founding Partners of OVO
This week we are excited to welcome Kyle Hildebrant and Ryan Durant, founding partners of Portland-based branding agency OVO, to the #AllShineNoFlash podcast. Kyle and Ryan model what it means to know what you want in business and turn that vision into reality. Their successful 17-year business...
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Season 2, Episode 16: Mark Mohammadpour, Founder and Owner of Chasing the Sun Health Coaching and Ann Smith, Founder of A.wordsmith
This week we are lucky to welcome back Mark Mohammadpour for his second feature on the #AllShineNoFlash podcast. Ann and Mark discuss their most recent collaboration, a presentation given at the PRSA Counselors Academy about the hot topic of workplace best practices, listening to your gut (and...
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Season 2, Episode 15: Chelsea Bieker, Author
Welcome back to the #AllShineNoFlash podcast! Join our latest conversation with Ann and bestselling author Chelsea Bieker. They discuss Chelsea's newly released book "Heartbroke" as well as her critically acclaimed debut novel "Godshot." Having always had her sights on being a fictional author,...
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Season 2, Episode 14: Sara Fritsch, President of Schoolhouse
Meet Sara Fritsch, president of Schoolhouse, in our latest episode of #AllShineNoFlash. She talks about the process of leading a company through an acquisition, how she ascended to the role of president at Schoolhouse and about what it means to create boundaries that allow for you to enjoy all...
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Season 2, Episode 13: Steph and Jimmy MacDonald, Co-Founders, Authenticity50
Do you want to support Made in the USA products but don't know where to start? Meet Steph and Jimmy MacDonald the co-founders of Authenticity50, a 100% American-made textile company. Steph and Jimmy share their entrepreneurial journey which started on Kickstarter and led to the front page of the…
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Season 2, Episode 12: Betsy Cross, Founder and Director of Product & Design, Betsy & Iya
Tune into our latest #AllShineNoFlash episode for a conversation with Betsy Cross, founder and director of product and design at Betsy & Iya. Betsy talks about the journey that inspired her beloved jewelry brand, the power in making business personal and how a great pair of earrings can cause us…
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Season 2, Episode 11: Amy Weeden, CEO of Propeller
Tune into our latest #AllShineNoFlash episode for a conversation with Amy Weeden, CEO of Propeller. Amy shares how her love of travel and cultural understanding fueled her career path in management consulting. We also talk about Amy's approach to growing Propeller both fast and effectively and…
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Season 2, Episode 10: Whitney Casares, Founder of Modern Mommy Doc
Tune into our latest #AllShineNoAFlash episode to meet Whitney Casares, founder of Modern Mommy Doc, a platform dedicated to helping moms prevent parenting burnout and improve their own well-being. Whitney is also a private practice pediatrician, two-time American Academy of pediatrics author and...
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Season 2, Episode 9: Kate Gaertner, Founder and CEO of TripleWin Advisory
Welcome back to our latest episode of #AllShineNoFlash featuring Kate Gaertner, founder and CEO of TripleWin Advisory and author of Planting a Seed: Three Simple Steps to Sustainable Living. Kate has worked in media, tech, financial and fashion spaces, all the while dedicating large portions of…
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Season 2, Episode 8: Dave Yewman, Owner of DASH Consulting
You don't want to miss the latest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! In this episode, Ann sits down with Dave Yewman, owner of DASH Consulting and co-author of Weekend Language. With an established career in the journalism and PR industries under his belt, Dave is now a highly sought-after presentation...
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Season 2, Episode 7: Elise Mitchell, Executive Leadership Coach
In search of some inspiration for your next business move, life adventure or personal mantra? Elise Mitchell is leadership coach with an affinity for good advice and great stories. Tune in to this week's #AllShineNoFlash podcast to hear her discuss what it takes to build and sell a business, how…
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Season 2, Episode 6: Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog
Have you ever walked around a city and wondered how buildings come to have giant, vibrant murals on their walls? In this episode of #AllShineNoFlash, look no further! Ann sits down for a conversation with dream team Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog, co-founders of @Pandrdesignco, a mural and graphic...
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Season 2, Episode 5: Arlene Lord
Happy New Year! Tune into the first episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast of 2022 with Arlene Lord, principal designer and founder of Lord Interior Design. Arlene and Ann discuss how the pandemic has changed the way that people utilize their living space, the importance of curating home decor...
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Season 2, Episode 4: Katherine Johnson
Tune into the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Katherine Johnson, founder of True Self Leadership Presence Consulting. Katherine and Ann talk about first impressions, the power in dressing authentically and the great closet purge of 2022. It's a perfect conversation to round…
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Season 2, Episode 3: Denise Bentele
Tune into the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Denise Bentele, president and CEO of Common Ground Public Relations in St. Louis. Denise candidly shares an incredible story of manipulation, deceit and fraud that she experienced at the hands of her former CFO, and the resulting…
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Episode 2: Suzanne Stevens
Tune into the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Suzanne Stevens, editor-in-chief at the Portland Business Journal. We talk with Suzanne about how relationships are so critical to strong journalism, her experience as a female reporter, authentically covering the state of Portland...
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Season 2, Episode 1: Parker Lee
Join us for the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Parker Lee, global managing partner at Territory Global. From being a national-touring musician, managing talent at Caesars Palace and leading Bay Area tech startups to writing a book and starting his own consulting company six...
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Episode 30: Tobin Floom
Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash Episode with Tobin Floom, an amazing Portland-based artist who creates one-of-a-kind pieces that combine his own photography with digital painting. Tobin offers insight into his own artistic process, finding inspiration around the world and making a living…
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Episode 29: Dr. Paul Conti
Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Dr. Paul Conti, CEO of Pacific Premier Group, psychiatrist, consultant and author of the new book "Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic." Paul provides insight into the types and impact of trauma, how traumatic events in his own life charted his...
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Episode 28: Megan Bigelow
Join us for the latest #AllShineNoflash conversation with Megan Bigelow, director of reliability engineering at VMWare and founder of PDXWIT (Portland Women in Tech). Tune in to hear Ann and Megan uncover the challenges that face women in the technology space and how that reality fueled Megan to...
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Episode 27: Dean Mundy
Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash podcast conversation with Dean Mundy, associate professor and public relations area director at the University of Oregon. From communications roles in corporate America to finding a passion for academia, Dean opens up about his love for teaching, navigating...
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Episode 26: Alexis Davis Smith, Julie Frisoni and Ann Smith
Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with founders of PRecise Communications (Alexis Davis Smith), Frisoni PR (Julie Frisoni) and our own A.wordsmith (Ann Smith)! As public relations veterans they have seen many changes within the industry, but none quite like what the last year…
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Diving into conversation with change makers and go-getters, Ann Smith and her guests inspire listeners who seek more from their professional and personal lives.
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