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PDX Story Project
by Stephen Carter
Real stories from the Pacific Northwest
Episodes
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Harper's Playground - Episode 23 w/ Cody Goldberg
My guest on this episode is Cody Goldberg. Cody is a Father of two, and proudly serves as the executive director of Harper’s Playground. Harper’s Playground inspires vital communities by creating inviting playgrounds for people of all abilities. You can register for their summer fundraiser on…
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Investing in the Future of the Community - Episode 22 w/ Domonique Debnam
Domonique Debnam is an activist, community supporter, and a merchandising executive in the footwear industry here in Portland. She grew up in the city and has made it her life's mission to use her influence and resources at one of the largest footwear brands in the world to change the lives of…
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Confronting the Storm - Episode 21 w/ Denise Williams
Denise Williams is a licensed CADC III Licensed addictions counselor, offering free mental health counseling for ANYONE in need, regardless of their situations or ability to pay. You may have seen Denise at Deadstock Coffee selling her Portland-famous butterscotch cake, or Trap Cake as it's been...
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A Scrappy Flock of Sheep - Episode 20 w/ David Libby
David is an author, podcaster, and the pastor of St. Johns church in N Portland. In 2019, St. Johns church voted to utilize part of their property, in partnership with Do Good Multnomah & the Joint Office of Homeless Services as a tiny house village for the houseless residents in their...
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Achieving Elite Athlete Status - Episode 19 w/ Christina Malone
My guest on this episode is Christina Malone. Christina is a national level powerlifter who is working to break down the stereotypes of bigger bodied athletes, sharing her life story about the barriers and struggles she's experienced. She's also helping others work through body image struggles...
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Art of Resilience - Episode 18 w/ Hussein Al-Baiaty
On this episode, I sit down with Hussein Al-Baiaty. Hussein is an entrepreneur, a refugee, an author, a podcast host, and an all around incredible human being. Born in the south of Iraq, he and his family fled the country in the wake of war and unrest, and ended up spending four years in a…
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MealsonusPDX - Episode 17 w/ Mark "Goose" Guzman
My guest on this episode is Mark “Goose” Guzman. Mark is the founder and operator of MealsonusPDX, a non profit dedicated to providing healthy meals for those who need them most, and no charge. Their motto is “one love, no hate, no discrimination.” They’re also raising money for the kitchen…
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Refugee Care Collective - Episode 16 w/ Seth King
My guest on this episode is Seth King. Seth is a lover of people, do-gooder, and the Programs Manager at Refugee Care Collective. Refugee Care Collective mobilizes the city of Portland to serve diverse populations of refugees being resettled in the Portland Metro area, in order to empower…
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Project48 - Episode 15 w/ Brandy Memory & Tonya Daniels
My guests on this episode are Brandy Memory & Tonya Daniels. Brandy & Tonya are identical twin sisters, and co-founders of Project48. Project48 exists to ensure that foster children who are in their most fragile and vulnerable moments have access to high quality items to help allow for an easier...
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Coffee, Community Spaces, & Cultural Appropriation - Episode 14 w/ Angel Medina
My guest on this episode is Angel Medina. Angel is a Mexican-American entrepreneur, coffee importer, roaster, cafe operator, and as of recently restauranteur. He is the owner of Reforma Roasters, La Perlita, and the highly acclaimed República, all based in Portland. Angel is a champion of Mexican...
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A Journey to Self-Love - Episode 13 / Candace Molatore
My guest on this episode is Candace Molatore. Candace is a Self-Love Advocate, Branding Consultant and Photographer based in Portland, OR. With a passion for building community, Candace uses her photography and writing skills to broadcast the message of self-confidence, body positivity and...
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Recovery is the New Black - Episode 12 w/ Michelle Smith
My guest on this episode is Michelle Smith. Michelle is an author, speaker, certified mental health and addictions counselor, and founder of Recovery is the New Black, an online community for women to come as they are, test-drive a sober life, and experience the freedom of mindful living.…
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Good Good Good - Episode 11 w/ Branden Harvey
My guest on this episode is Branden Harvey. Branden is an entrepreneur, photographer, storyteller, and the founder of GoodGoodGood, a company focused on helping people have more hope and do more good. He's helped brands like Disney, Square, Southwest Airlines, and (RED) tell meaningful stories…
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Pandemic Pizza - Episode 10 w/ Jerry Benedetto
On this episode, I talk with Jerry Benedetto. If you’ve been active on Instagram in the last year or so, you may know Jerry as the man behind the Instagram account, Jerry’s Pizza. What started as a quest to make pizza that tasted like what he had growing up in Chicago, turned into thousands of...
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Safe to Be, Safe to Grow - Episode 9 w/ Kurt Kroon & Sarah Swartzendruber
On this episode, I talk with Kurt Kroon & Sarah Swartzendruber. Kurt and Sarah are co-pastors at Cascade Church in SE Portland. Cascade is a faith community who's vision as a church is rooted in a belief that all people should be given safe space to be. This episode obviously is heavy on…
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Influential Dopeness - Episode 8 w/ Art Williams
My guest on this episode is Art Williams. Art is the Founder and Co-Owner of The Influential Grooming Lounge, a locally owned barbershop committed to influencing the community not just with a haircut, but with the actions of involvement. Art is also a husband, father, and speaker, dedicated to...
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Talking Up to Our Kids - Episode 7 w/ Jelani Memory
My guest on this episode is Jelani Memory. Jelani Memory is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of A Kid’s Book About, an independent publishing company that makes kids books that matter, because kids are ready. They have over 25 books in their catalog, and just celebrated their...
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Diversity & Inclusion in America's Whitest Big City - Episode 6 w/ Keyanus Jacobo
Keyanus Jacobo (or Kiki) as she’s known by her friends, is a Diversity & Inclusion specialist, who spends her days working for a Fortune 100 company, helping them attract a diverse talent field, ensuring that their employee base reflects their customer base. She is passionate about racial…
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Feed the Mass - Episode 5 w/ Jacobsen Valentine
My guest on this episode is Jacobsen Valentine. Jacobsen is a chef, photographer, activist, and lover of people. He is the founder and executive director of Feed the Mass, a non-profit with the goal of bringing people together through food. They started as a non-profit cooking school, and since…
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Lament as Liturgy - Episode 4 w/ Sunia Gibbs
On this episode, I talk with Sunia Gibbs. Sunia is an artist, musician, activist, and co-pastor of The Groves church, a faith community in SE Portland focused on loving God, loving neighbor, and seeking anti-racism. We talked about lament in modern worship music, decolonizing Christianity,...
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White Homework - Episode 3 w/ Tori Williams Douglass
On this episode, I talk with Tori Williams Douglass. Tori is an anti-racism educator, writer, speaker, and the creator of White Homework, a resource for white people to begin unlearning racism and white supremacy. You can find Tori on Instagram and Twitter at @whitehomework, support her Patreon…
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#CommunityBaby🙌🏼 - Episode 2 w/ Nate Frazier
On this episode of PDX Story Project, I get the chance to chat with Nate Frazier. Nate is an entrepreneur, ally, advocate, accomplice, and small-business owner in the Portland area. He's the owner and operator of @SwellPDX, a business-services agency, as well as the co-founder of @cobafm, a…
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Free to Be Who You Are - Episode 1 w/ Lisa Schmidt
On this inaugural episode of PDX Story Project, I sit down and talk to Lisa Schmidt. Lisa is an advocate for mental health, sobriety, & recovery. She's the creator of thesoberhipster.com, and has recently established a non-profit called You Matter, Your Story Matters. Join me as she talks about…
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Welcome to PDX Story Project
What is the PDX Story Project? Why should you listen? Because Portland is full of people with incredible stories and I want to hear them all.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Real stories from the Pacific Northwest
HOSTED BY
Stephen Carter
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How many episodes does PDX Story Project have?
PDX Story Project currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Real stories from the Pacific Northwest
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PDX Story Project is created and hosted by Stephen Carter.
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