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Grants Pass VIP Podcast

by Brian J Pombo

There's a place in Southern Oregon, filled with gorgeous natural beauty, friendly yet independent people and a mild, comfortable climate. That place is called Grants Pass. These are the stories of the people that live and work Josephine County. These are the movers and shakers that make this place of the best. This is Grants Pass VIP.

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Episodes

  1. Cat Bonney – Common Connections and Webb Mountain Arts

    Cat Bonney has lived in Oregon most of her life, with a brief stint in Texas, So Cal and a year overseas. She’s had her own commercial/graphic arts business since college — which she started out of a desire to NOT remain at the college-assigned job in the kitchen, having to wake early to make...

  2. Frank and Teresa Matz – Legacy Family & Leadership

    Frank and Teresa Matz have been married for 25 years, have 6 kids, and have been serving the Grants Pass community together for 20 years. In 2019 they launched Legacy Family & Leadership in an effort to support families in Southern Oregon. Their unique team dynamics and teaching style set them...

  3. Todd Tippin – TMT Business Services

    Todd Tippin Todd joins us to chat about his experience, and passion, to help business owners with his full service business management consulting firm. Don’t be fearful about our current changing economy, reach out and chat with Todd today! Call – 760-445-6091 Website – tmtbsi.com Email –...

  4. Sarah Hollingworth – Kairos

    Sarah Hollingworth – Program Director at Kairos Sarah Hollingworth joins us to talk about Kairos and how they help assist our local youth and family’s with mental and emotional wellness. Please reach out at the contacts below to findout how Kairos can help you and your loved one’s with their...

  5. Jocelyn Schmidt – Fusion Performing Arts Alliance

    Jocelyn Schmidt – President at Fusion Performing Arts Alliance Jocelyn joins us to share her joy of teaching our youth about her lifetime love for dance and theatrical arts. Please help support Jocelyn and the non-profit group, Fusion Performing Arts Alliance, at the links below. Call –...

  6. James Ramirez – NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Oregon

    We’d like to thank James for sharing his personal story of his challenges with helping a loved one with mental health, how he found NAMI, and how they helped his loved one, and James himself, over the years. James currently helps work with others in NAMI’s Family-to-Family program, and more, to...

  7. Skyler & Courtney Tacchini: Tacchini Agency – Farmers Insurance

    Skyler & Courtney Tacchini It’s been an eventful few years for Skyler and Courtney Tacchini since they moved to Phoenix Oregon and opened their Farmers Insurance Business. Today, they join us for an interesting conversation on what it was like to help companies and people in the local community...

  8. Eli Beard – BOLT Grafix

    Eli Beard – Owner of BOLT Grafix Turning a lifetime passion into a new local business, Eli Beard joins us to talk about his new venture with BOLT Grafix. More than a “sign shop”, Eli’s durable advertising company will help you with a range of creative ideas to help your business or for any…

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  9. Linda Carter – Rogue Valley Living

    Linda Carter – Founder of Rogue Valley Living Linda joins us to talk about her exciting new social digital emagazine for Southern Oregon’s called, Rogue Valley Living. An insightful discussion, Linda tells us what’s covered in her publication, as well as some unique offers you can get by being a...

  10. Alvin Cordeiro – SpotOn

    Alvin Cordeiro – SpotOn Life’s journey can take us in interesting directions. For an introvert from Aptos, California to move to a relative unknown place like Grants Pass and jump into local sales, you’d think, at first, this wasn’t going to be the best road to follow. Join us today to hear why...

  11. Debra Musack & John Chambers – NeoLife

    Debra Musack John Chambers NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements John Chambers joins us once again, this time joined by his wife Debra Musack to talk about NeoLife's quality vitamins and supplement products. Both John and Debra are active members of our fine community and you'll find them at our local...

  12. Brian Mein – Caveman Travel

    Brian Mein of Caveman Travel As one could imagine, the travel industry his been hit hard over recent years. One local company that has stood tall through these trying times is Caveman Travel. Join us as we sitdown and chat with Brian Mein to talk about the local area, how Caveman Travel can help...

  13. Shane Russell – Spirit Of The Fair

    Shane Russell - Spirit of the Fair Shane Russell joins to talk about a fun new local business he's started to add value to our community and provide an atmosphere for people to get to know one another in a fun way.Join us as Brian chats with Shane about his inspiration from local fairs, what the...

  14. Jill Hamm – Fruitdale & Redwood Granges

    Jill Hamm Fruitdale & Redwood Granges If you live in the Grants Pass area and you don't know who Jill Hamm is, where have you been? Join us for an entertaining chat with Jill as we touch on various topics, including what brought her to the area, her time as a Kelly Girl, what led her to a…

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  15. Gwen Luhring: Soroptimist International of River Valley

    Gwen Luhring - Treasurer at Soroptimist International of River Valley A Grants Pass native since 1998, Gwen Luhring has been an active volunteer in our community since retiring. Since joining Soroptimist International of River Valley in 2000, she's held various titles from President, Vice…

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  16. Candy Morasch – Once Upon A Horse

    Candy Morasch with Marquel - Once Upon A Horse If I had to sum up our latest guest in three words it would be Enthusiasm, Caring and Gratitude. From her time helping local youth as a speech-pathologist to starting up Once Upon A Horse, or her work in health and wellness with Arbonne, you come…

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  17. Drew Wilkerson – Project Youth Plus

    Drew WilkersonCareer Coach Project Youth + Born and raised in Sam's Valley here in Southern Oregon, Drew Wilkerson shares his passion to serve our youth in Project Youth Plus's Career Build Program. For the past 7 years Drew his worked in and around the public schools and still finds time to be...

  18. Christy Kiltz – Design! by Kiltz: Web Design, Hosting and Online Marketing

    Christy Kiltz A Josephine County native for almost 30 years, Christy Kiltz takes us on her journey from moving to the area from Colorado with her husband, to taking a chance and starting her own local web-based business and it's continued expansion. If you own a business, chances are you have a…

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  19. Joy Hiler – Epicure

    Joy Hiler - Epicure Leader Think you're ready for Joy Hiler? No...you're not. But what the heck, it's time to buckle up for a fun conversation with one of the more passionate, enthusiastic people we've had on this show! And wouldn't you know it, she done went and added an opportunity for us all…

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  20. Josie Molloy – Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce

    Josie Molloy - President & CEO of Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce President Josie Molloy joins us to talk about her first three years with the Chamber since moving back to the state from Wyoming. A joy to have on the show and we know after you…

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  21. John Chambers: Mr. Constitution | NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements

    John Chambers "Mr. Constitution" John with his wife Debbie Musack NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements Join us for a joyful sit down between two friends. John Chambers, “Mr. Constitution” takes us on a journey from his early years studying the Constitution to his life long work of helping people to...

  22. Richard Emmons – Josephine County Eagle (JoCo Eagle)

    Richard Emmons - Publisher and Editor at Josephine County Eagle, Author, and Marketing Strategist Josephine County Eagle (JoCo Eagle) Richard Emmons is a local business owner and marketing strategist. The author of three books, Marketing Survival Guide, Chamber Advantage, and 52 Things to do in...

  23. Sarah Wager and Chris Nelson – Oregon Books & Games

    Sarah WagerCo-Owner at Oregon Books & Games Chris NelsonCo-Owner at Oregon Books & Games Oregon Books & Games | OregonBooks.com New co-owners at Oregon Books & Games, Sarah Wager and Chris Nelson bring a renewed passion to our longtime, trusted bookstore in town! Join us as Sarah and Chris share...

  24. Michael E. Garnier – Out’n’About Treehouse Treesort

    Michael E. Garnier - Treehouse Pioneer! Treehouses.com - Out'n'About Treehouse Treesort Every so often you get a chance to sit down with a true pioneer and legend. Well, this conversation fits that qualification, and it was our treat to have a chance to have Michael E. Garnier from Out'n'About...

  25. Annie Sabel – Barnstormers Theatre

    Annie Sabel Executive Director at Barnstormers Theatre Barnstormers Theatre in Grants Pass, Oregon We all know about the COVID-19 pandemic, but imagine having a new job as Executive Director of Barnstormers Theatre, just days before the shutdowns in March of 2020! 👀 Well that's exactly what...

  26. Dr. Cory S. Fawcett – Financial Success MD

    Dr. Cory S. Fawcett Financial Success MD Dr. Cory S. Fawcett and his wife settled in Grants Pass back in 1993, while at the same time Cory joined Grants Pass Surgical Associates on 6th street. After a 23 year career practicing medicine, Cory retired and started a new journey to help teach finance...

  27. Dave Siddon – Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center

    Dave Siddon - Wildlife Images Director Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center Join us on a fun adventure as Dave Siddon from Wildlife Images talks to us about the family's history working with a wide range of animals, to moving to Oregon from LA and starting the nonprofit group so many...

  28. Tim Thompson – RevThink & ZipLineGear

    Tim Thompson from RevThink & ZipLineGear A creative entrepreneur, all around nice guy, Southern Oregon local, and if that wasn't enough, he loves drinking coffee! ☕ Join us as we sit down for a fun chat with Tim Thompson about life around Grants Pass and his business ventures with RevThink and...

  29. Janice Cox – Beautiful Lavender

    Janice Cox - Natural Beauty at Home Beautiful Lavender, by Janice Cox An expert on the topic of Natural Beauty and Making your own cosmetic products with simple kitchen and garden ingredients. Janice Cox comes to you with her new book called, Beautiful Lavender. A Southern Oregon native out of...

  30. Steven Sabel – City of Grants Pass Information Coordinator

    Steven Sabel - City of Grants Pass Information Coordinator | Host of the Don't Quill The Messenger Podcast | Will play the role of Henry Higgins in Pygmalion at the Barnstormers Theatre starting Oct 23rd City of Grants Pass Information Coordinator Pygmalion starts on Oct 23rd at the Barnstormers...

  31. Matt Lund – Grants Pass Family YMCA

    Matt Lund - CEO at Grants Pass Family YMCA With programs to serve our youth, to young and middle aged adults, to retiree's, Grants Pass Family YMCA is here to help everyone in our community. Tune in as CEO Matt Lund talks about the important role the Y plays in our community, some thoughts on the...

  32. Darin Fowler – Josephine County Commissioner

    Darin Fowler - Josephine County Commissioner Josephine County Commissioner Darin Fowler has been a Grants Pass native for nearly all of his life. Join us as Darin talks about his life and times in Southern Oregon, to leaving his successful electrical business to run for office. As well as current...

  33. Kyle Akin – Crescendo Spirits

    Kyle Akin is a veteran, business owner and a Grants Pass native. Listen in as Kyle openly shares his successes and challenges during the pandemic and his encouraging words to business owners in the community and those who want to own a business in the future. To learn more about Crescendo Spirits...

  34. Lowell Gibson – NiceBadge

    Born in Grants Pass, Lowell Gibson has run NiceBadge in town for the past 20 years. An active member in the local community, Lowell took sometime this summer to talk with our host Brian Pombo about the challenges NiceBadge has faced since the start of COVID-19 and how they've adjusted. A big…

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  35. 1st Episode: Why Grants Pass VIP Podcast?

    left to right: Kate Pombo, Allie Pombo, Tyler Pombo, Brian Pombo, Lucas Pombo Why “Grants Pass VIP Podcast?” What’s it all mean? Grants Pass resident and podcast host Brian J. Pombo introduces himself explains the story behind this new show. Transcription Hi, I'd like to welcome you to Grants…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

There's a place in Southern Oregon, filled with gorgeous natural beauty, friendly yet independent people and a mild, comfortable climate.

That place is called Grants Pass.

These are the stories of the people that live and work Josephine County. These are the movers and shakers that make this place of the best.

This is Grants Pass VIP.

HOSTED BY

Brian J Pombo

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There's a place in Southern Oregon, filled with gorgeous natural beauty, friendly yet independent people and a mild, comfortable climate. That place is called Grants Pass. These are the stories of the people that live and work Josephine County. These are the movers and shakers that make this place...

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Grants Pass VIP Podcast is created and hosted by Brian J Pombo.
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