Slightly Unhinged with Justin Pavis

Gracie Sledge came all the way from Minneapolis, and that's only the beginning. This week on Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with his sister-in-law, longtime supporter, and Minneapolis correspondent for an episode that starts with reality TV, friendship, getting older, and being in your “fuck it” era, then opens into a much deeper conversation about community, advocacy, chosen family, and what it means to keep caring when the world feels completely unwell. Gracie talks about growing up in Minneapolis, living in Nashville for grad school, working in nonprofits, and finding purpose in her role with the ACLU of Minnesota. She shares what Pride means to her, why Twin Cities Pride has become such an important part of her work, and how the queer community in Minneapolis continues to show up for each other in ways people outside the city do not always get to see. They also talk about entering your 30s, outgrowing friendships, rebuilding your circle, protecting your peace, loving reality TV like it is cinema, and learning that not everyone gets to come with you into the next version of your life. And then Daniel Pavis joins the episode, because one Pavis was not enough. The family web gets explained, sibling chaos takes over, and we find out who was the favorite child, who traumatized the parents, who would survive reality TV, and why there may or may not still be photos of a full childhood Britney Spears performance somewhere. It is heartfelt. It is messy. It is very family. It is very Season 2. About Gracie Sledge Gracie Sledge is a Minneapolis native, nonprofit professional, and Development Operations Specialist at the ACLU of Minnesota. She has a graduate degree in nonprofit leadership and works in events and community engagement, including helping plan the ACLU of Minnesota’s participation in Twin Cities Pride. She joins Slightly Unhinged as Justin’s guest, sister-in-law, longtime supporter, and full family-chaos correspondent. In this episode, Gracie brings heart, humor, reality TV references, Minneapolis pride, nonprofit brain, and a very clear “fuck it” era. Mentioned in This Episode ACLU of Minnesota https://www.aclu-mn.org/ Twin Cities Pride https://tcpride.org/ Pride Cultural Arts Center https://tcpride.org/pride-cultural-arts-center/ Rainbow Wardrobe https://tcpride.org/rainbow-wardrobe/ Haven Watch https://havenwatch.org/ The Smitten Kitten https://smittenkittenonline.com/ In This Episode Gracie Sledge comes to Portland from Minneapolis Season 2 family chaos continues Gracie’s Minneapolis roots and Nashville grad school era working in nonprofits and supporting the ACLU of Minnesota Twin Cities Pride and very efficient parade logistics reclaiming the things you loved as a kid entering your 30s and caring a lot less reality TV as actual cinema outgrowing friendships and protecting your peace chosen family, birthday trips, and intentional community Minneapolis after 2020 George Floyd Square, mutual aid, and community care the queer and arts community in Minneapolis Rainbow Wardrobe and gender-affirming support Daniel Pavis joins for sibling chaos the family web, bonus siblings, and leftover DNA who traumatized the parents who would survive reality TV and a childhood Britney Spears performance that deserves archival recovery Production Credit Produced by Action Jackson Productions, the team that keeps saying “sure, let’s make this episode bigger” and then has to figure out how to fit family trauma, Minneapolis civic grief, reality TV, and a sibling death match into one edit. Season 2 remains better lit and emotionally unsafe in the most entertaining way. Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Watch the full episode, subscribe, and stay Slightly Unhinged.

Season 2 is officially here, and Jay Colby is kicking things off. Jay is a proud trans woman from the legendary House of Colby, Willamette Week’s No. 1 Portland’s Finest Drag Artist of 2026, and one of the faces behind Brunch Portland. She joins Justin for the first episode in the new studio to talk glamour, drag, business, community, and what it actually takes to build something that sells out every weekend. They get into Jay’s journey from dancer to drag performer, the performers who gave her space, the House of Colby, learning business from sex workers, Portland drag, Seattle inspiration, drag husbands, self-work, public callouts, giving people grace, and why drag brunch is basically gay church. There is also a speed round, a ranch dressing tangent, and a possible Season 2 finale idea that we are choosing to treat as a threat. Welcome to Season 2. We are immediately off the rails. Connect with Jay Colby Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsjaycolby Brunch Portland Jay is promoting the next season of Brunch Portland, celebrating 2 years of sold-out drag brunches and expanding even more. Brunch Portland Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brunch-portland-91384382973 Hosted at Bar Cala https://barcalapdx.com/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Want to watch the full video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP

We’re going to be real with you: this is the one to watch. Nicole Onosocopi is back for the Season 1 finale, and this time she is putting Justin in drag. Beard gone. Brows glued. Mug beaten. Wig on. Dress on. Full transformation! Nicole was the first drag queen on Slightly Unhinged, so it only made sense to bring her back to close out the season. What followed was part makeover, part emotional finale, part drag family moment, and absolute nonsense in the best way. This episode introduces Teets, celebrates the end of Season 1, and reminds all of us that sometimes you just need to throw on makeup, let go, and play. Listen here if you want, but truly, go watch this one. The reveal is the point. Watch the full Season 1 finale on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WINKBTpMOb8 Season 2 premieres September 4. Connect with Nicole Onosocopi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicoleonoscopi Linktree https://linktr.ee/Nicoleonoscopi KimChi Chic Beauty Code Use code NICOLEONOSCOPI15 for 15% off. Mentioned in This Episode Cosmo Queens: Nicole Onosocopi https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/a37373668/nicole-onoscopi-at-home-cosmo-queens/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Subscribe on YouTube for the full video episode and come back September 4 for Season 2!

Justin is joined by Nehemiah Creel, a queer performing artist and business person based in Nob Hill. Nehemiah talks with Justin about growing up queer in Willamina, finding creative community in Portland, building confidence, and stepping into a more public version of himself. They get into small-town survival, religious pressure, queer art, merchant services, senior care, karaoke, and Nehemiah’s performing persona, Jaxsin. Naturally, the conversation also goes completely off the rails into Vine, MapQuest, Delilah after dark, 1-800 psychic lines, social media anxiety, Justin posting to the wrong Instagram account, and a round of “titillating or tit deflating.” This episode is about identity, creativity, confidence, and becoming the version of yourself you used to imagine. It is also about having three Instagram posts and being read for it on a podcast. Want to watch the full video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Connect with Nehemiah Creel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nehemiah.creel/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who loves queer creative people, small-town stories, and a good millennial internet rabbit hole.

Justin is joined by Galen Ettlin for a conversation about local TV news, human-first communication, queer visibility, leadership, karaoke, Pokémon, and Real Housewives energy on an IKEA budget. Galen spent about a decade in TV news, including time here in Portland, before moving into strategic communications. He talks with Justin about what news work actually looks like behind the scenes, from finding stories and shooting footage to editing, posting, and going live, all while trying to make people care in under two minutes. They also talk about gay voice-shaming in the industry, being visibly queer on camera, why storytelling still matters, what leaders get wrong about communication, and why admitting you are wrong might be one of the most underrated leadership skills. Naturally, there are also detours into karaoke, Christina Aguilera, Pokémon, corporate jargon, dirty red wine, Kathy Hilton, WeHo Pride, Beverly Hills, Salt Lake City, and why Galen absolutely needs to come back for a full Real Housewives episode. Want to watch the full video version? Subscribe to Slightly Unhinged on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Connect with Galen Ettlin Website https://galenettlin.wixsite.com/galen Instagram https://www.instagram.com/galenettlin LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/galenettlin/ Wine Mention Wine in this episode comes from our friend Mandy at Bouchon. Bouchon https://bouchonpdx.com/ Mentioned in This Episode CC Slaughters https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ Saint Syndrome https://www.saintsyndrome.com Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SlightlyUnhingedPodcastJP Like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who loves good stories, good gossip, and a little corporate jargon slander.

Today’s episode is for the Bravo historians, the Housewives apologists, and anyone who has ever said “just one more reunion clip” and lost three hours. Justin is joined by Luke Hansen: Portland baddie, queer icon, friend to many, enemy to some, and a man with enough Bravo opinions to get somebody kicked out of the group chat. Luke and Justin talk comedy, performance, chosen paths, dramatic exits, and the relief of finally doing what actually feels like you. Then they dive straight into the Bravo universe, where the takes are hot, the rankings are personal, and the Housewives discourse gets very serious very quickly. From Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to Beverly Hills, Orange County, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, Next Gen, Lisa Rinna, Monica Garcia, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Dodd, Brandi Glanville, and the Amsterdam dinner, this episode is basically daytime talk show meets Bravo group chat meets a reunion episode no one asked Andy Cohen to moderate. Turn on Peacock, everybody. Connect with Luke Hansen TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lukehnsn About Luke Hansen Luke Hansen describes himself as a Portland baddie, queer icon, friend to many, and enemy to some. He is funny, honest, a little flaky, and exactly the person you want in the room when the topic is Bravo, Housewives, reality television, or which cast member deserves another paycheck. Mentioned in This Episode Blake & Alder Justin and Luke talk about Luke’s short, extremely memorable Blake & Alder era and the employee exit that apparently deserves to be printed, framed, and hung on the wall. https://www.blakeandalder.com/ In This Episode Luke’s official Portland baddie introduction his short but unforgettable Blake & Alder era comedy, performance, and living more honestly why Housewives is basically art the best Bravo entry points for beginners Luke’s most iconic Bravo moments the Amsterdam dinner Reality Von Tease Bravo villains, comebacks, and hot takes the future of The Valley, Next Gen, and Beverly Hills and the Housewife tagline Luke was born to deliver Luke’s Most Iconic Bravo Moments 5. Sonja Morgan and the Morgan Letters A moment Luke describes as heartbreaking, dramatic, spooky, and deeply human. Sonja Morgan defending the family name, the house, the letters, and everything she lost? Cinema. 4. Kelly Dodd vs. Vicki Gunvalson Problematic? Yes. Memorable television? Also yes. Luke and Justin get into Kelly Dodd as a villain, a chaos agent, and someone who brought a very specific kind of middle-school-parking-lot energy to Orange County. 3. Brandi Glanville’s Chaos The wine. The crutches. The Beverly Hills drama. The lines people still quote. Brandi Glanville gets a full breakdown, including whether a Brandi-sance could ever happen. 2. The Amsterdam Dinner A Bravo dinner so powerful it stopped being reality TV and became cinema. Lisa Rinna, Kim Richards, Kyle running away, the glass, the lighting, the fallout. No notes. 1. Reality Von Tease Luke and Justin agree: the Reality Von Tease reveal on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City was one of the greatest payoffs in Bravo history. Monica Garcia changed the game, and yes, they have thoughts about whether Bravo knew. Bravo Shows Mentioned Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Real Housewives of Orange County Real Housewives of New York City Vanderpump Rules The Valley Next Gen Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, Bravo lovers, hot take artists, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.

For our final episode in Portland Pride month, Riley Burrows is back, and she is not here to sit politely in the guest chair. Riley returns for round two, renames the show Slightly Unhinged with Riley Burrows, and makes Justin answer the questions for once. What was supposed to be a normal guest episode turns into a full Riley takeover. They talk about the end of Season 1, what Justin has learned from starting the podcast, and what might be coming in Season 2. Justin shares how the show grew from a loose idea into something much bigger, how the Portland drag episodes helped the podcast find its voice, and why building community has become such a big part of what Slightly Unhinged is doing. They also get into country bumpkin eras, high school trauma, hate comments, wanting kids, Blake & Alder, the dream of a live Slightly Unhinged show, and Riley roasting Justin through the entire interview. This is not the season finale, but we are officially getting close.  Connect with Riley Burrows Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rileyburrowsofficial Follow Riley for upcoming shows, performances, and whatever she decides to do next. Mentioned in This Episode CC Slaughters CC Slaughters comes up throughout the episode as part of the Portland drag community that has helped Slightly Unhinged grow and find its people. https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ Blake & Alder Justin talks about owning Blake & Alder Property Management and how the business has helped make room for more creative projects like Slightly Unhinged. https://www.blakeandalder.com/ About This Episode This episode is a little different from the usual format. Riley Burrows, Slightly Unhinged’s first returning guest, takes over the host chair and interviews Justin about his life, work, and what this first season has become. It is also our final episode in Portland Pride month, after a full month of conversations with Portland drag performers and queer community voices. In This Episode Riley returning for round two Riley taking over the interview what Justin has learned from Season 1 why the show might get more unhinged in Season 2 Justin on learning to be more confident on camera dealing with hate comments  Riley’s favorite kind of hate comment Ridgefield and Justin’s country bumpkin era high school reunions and gay glow-ups whether kids are in the future Blake & Alder Property Management learning to ask for help and building the right team why community became the center of Slightly Unhinged the impact of the Portland drag episodes wanting to support queer artists, queer entrepreneurs, and local legends the dream of a live Slightly Unhinged show and Riley refusing to let Justin give a boring answer Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.

Released during Portland Pride, this episode celebrates one of the city’s most singular performers: Saint Syndrome, Portland’s Miss Gay Pride 2025 and the live-singing, piano-playing drag sensation behind The Queen’s Keys and Keyed Up Karaoke. Justin sits down with Saint to talk about classical piano, church music, coming out, drag, perfectionism, stage fright, and finding a way to make music feel joyful again. Saint shares how she went from conservatory training and church organ gigs to building a drag career around live vocals, piano-bar shows, musical theater, parody, and queer community. They also talk about working with Nicole Onoscopi, the origin of The Queen’s Keys, why live music feels different in queer spaces, and what it was like playing piano for Jinkx Monsoon’s stand-up special Red Head Redemption. This one is full of exactly the kind of gay piano magic you would expect from Portland. See Saint Syndrome The Queen’s Keys Every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. CC Slaughters Live music, drag, piano, comedy, Nicole Onoscopi, Saint Syndrome, and no cover. CC Slaughters https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ Dueling Pianos Every Saturday at 6 p.m. Barrel Room Saint brings drag into the dueling piano world, which she jokes has historically been a much straighter space. Barrel Room Instagram https://www.instagram.com/barrelroomportland Keyed Up Karaoke Every Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. CC Slaughters Live piano karaoke with Saint Syndrome and drummer Kevin Huttman. Former choir kids, theater kids, shower singers, and brave little divas are all welcome. CC Slaughters https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ The Piano Queen Holiday Special Saturday, December 6 Star Theater Saint Syndrome and Nicole Onoscopi return with The Piano Queen Holiday Special. VIP tables are expected to sell out, so grab tickets early. Tickets https://www.startheaterportland.com/tm-event/piano-queen/ Connect with Saint Syndrome Website https://www.saintsyndrome.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saintsyndrome Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saintsyndrome YouTube https://www.youtube.com/SaintSyndrome TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@saint_syndrome For booking and inquiries, visit Saint’s website or connect with her on Instagram. About Saint Syndrome Saint Syndrome is the lowest bass with the smallest waist, Portland's Miss Gay Pride 2025, and the only live-singing, piano-playing drag sensation. A native of Salem, Oregon, she traded in the classical conservatory for the speakeasy spotlight, and now wows audiences worldwide with her eclectic blend of jazz, musical theater, parody, and original music. Her unique piano-bar event, Keyed Up Karaoke, regularly attracts local talent and touring Broadway casts. You can see Saint Syndrome on Prime Video and Apple TV+ playing for Jinkx Monsoon's stand-up special Red Head Redemption. Having shared the stage with legends like Latrice Royale, Alyssa Edwards, Plastique Tiara, and other RuPaul’s Drag Race stars, Saint Syndrome is a performer you won’t want to miss. In This Episode Saint playing piano at Justin and Daniel’s wedding growing up in Salem after being born in Hawaii starting piano at six years old studying classical piano and psychology in Wisconsin church music, organ lessons, and coming out in college leaving a Christian fellowship after being asked to step away from leadership finding drag through an amateur college show using drag to make music fun again getting around perfectionism by being silly on stage her mom becoming a Saint Syndrome superfan live-streaming during COVID how Saint met Nicole Onoscopi the Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand duet that started The Queen’s Keys why Bolivia called The Queen’s Keys “Vegas show” energy moving The Queen’s Keys to CC Slaughters Keyed Up Karaoke and the magic of live piano karaoke adding Dierks Bentley to the songbook for Justin dueling pianos at Barrel Room why Saint feels like a gateway drug to drag working with Jinkx Monsoon on Red Head Redemption falling asleep at the airport after filming in New York stage fright, mindfulness, and playing with the Oregon Symphony at 16 and the most unhinged thing Saint has ever done in full drag Mentioned in This Episode Red Head Redemption Saint played piano for Jinkx Monsoon’s stand-up special Red Head Redemption, available on Prime Video and Apple TV+. Jinkx Monsoon Saint talks about working with Jinkx during the pandemic, playing for livestream shows, performing in Lavender Nights, and later filming Red Head Redemption in New York. Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.

This episode goes live the weekend of Portland Pride, so it only felt right to sit down with someone who has spent decades helping people feel at home in Portland’s queer nightlife. Bolivia Carmichaels is on the pod this week, and if you’ve been around Portland’s queer community for any amount of time, chances are she has welcomed you through a door, roasted you from a stage, hosted your bingo night, or made you feel like you belonged before you even knew how badly you needed that. Justin and Bolivia talk about growing up in Oregon, discovering City Nightclub, the early days of Vaseline Alley, and what it meant to find queer spaces where people could feel safe, seen, and not alone. Bolivia shares how she became Bolivia Carmichaels, what she learned from Portland drag legends, and how she built a career around making people feel welcome. They also talk about Embers Avenue, Darcelle XV Showplace, 25 years at CC Slaughters, the pandemic driveway shows, Portland Pride, drag as a career, showing up on time, being kind, and why local queer spaces still matter. Connect with Bolivia Carmichaels Instagram https://www.instagram.com/boliviacarmichaels?igsh=MW1tMWR6YWtybDJjYQ== For bookings, DM Bolivia on Instagram. Where to See Bolivia Carmichaels Darcelle XV Showplace https://darcellexv.com/ Darcelle XV reservations https://darcellexv.com/reservations/ CC Slaughters https://ccslaughterspdx.com/ Gay Skate at Oaks Park https://www.oakspark.com/article-wide?articleId=284 The Rambler https://ramblerbar.com/ 503 Distilling https://503distilling.com/ Darcelle XV Plaza https://downtownportland.org/darcelle-plaza/ About Bolivia Carmichaels Bolivia Carmichaels is a beloved Portland drag entertainer, emcee, and hostess known for her quick wit, warm personality, and classic glamour. With more than two decades of experience captivating audiences, she has become a familiar face at clubs, fundraisers, bingo events, and community celebrations throughout the region. Whether commanding the stage with humor, heartfelt moments, or unforgettable performances, Bolivia brings charm, professionalism, and sparkle to every event she hosts. In This Episode meeting Bolivia in Portland nightlife, possibly before Justin was supposed to be there why Bolivia has always wanted people to feel welcome, safe, and seen growing up on Dixie Mountain before moving into Portland finding music, theater, and performance at Jefferson High School discovering City Nightclub and watching drag for the first time the story behind the name Bolivia Carmichaels learning from Portland drag legends leaving banking and insurance to make drag her career working at Embers Avenue and Darcelle XV Showplace 25 years at CC Slaughters watching generations of Portland queer nightlife come through the door what it felt like when CC Slaughters almost closed the pandemic street shows and driveway performances the importance of showing up, being kind, and doing the job Bolivia’s favorite songs to perform being Grand Marshal of the Portland Pride parade and a lot of love for the people who built and still support Portland’s queer spaces Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.

Portland drag queen Shandi Evans is regionally famous, deeply committed to Diet Coke, and unexpectedly knowledgeable about America’s wild pig crisis. Justin sits down with Shandi to talk about starting drag in a small California town with no real gay scene, moving to Portland, and building a career around hosting, performing, and being very good with a microphone. They also get into Jesus camp injuries, roller coasters, astronomy, Real Housewives history, The Traitors, the difference between polished drag and fully committed gutter drag, and whether the Kool-Aid Man can get it. Important educational topics are covered. See Shandi Evans Drag Battle Season Finale Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m. CC Slaughters Five months of challenges come down to one final night, with $3,000 going to the winner. Betty: A Queer Dance Party, Pride Edition Friday, July 17 White Owl Social Club Special guest: Uffie Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/betty-a-queer-dance-party-pride-edition-w-special-guest-uffie-tickets-1992300888589 Shandi is also working on a special holiday show with her friend Dahlia. Follow her on Instagram for details when they’re ready. Connect with Shandi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowwhale?igsh=cHB5bGJoMWdvZDlz Follow Shandi for upcoming performances, show announcements, and whatever else the rainbow whale is doing next. About Shandi Evans “I’m a regionally famous drag queen with a deep love for astronomy, roller coasters, and Diet Coke. I’ve been everywhere in the world but now I’m ready for the world to be in me.” In This Episode starting drag by going to Denny’s and Walmart in full drag leaving a conservative California hometown for Portland how the Portland drag scene changed after the pandemic why hosting is Shandi’s favorite part of drag Willam, Bob the Drag Queen, and the performers who shaped her style auditioning for The Traitors the Real Housewives performances that should never be forgotten working at Jesus camp while not believing in Jesus a stingray attack, multiple concussions, and the Weekend of Sin why fully committed bad drag deserves your five-dollar bills the wild pig crisis nobody asked to learn about Slam Pig or Scram Pig the local causes Shandi wants listeners to support Support the Organizations Shandi Mentioned Black & Beyond the Binary Collective Supporting Black trans, queer, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and asexual Oregonians through leadership, healing, and community support. https://www.blackbeyondthebinarycollective.org/ Meals on Us PDX Shandi recommends supporting their work providing meals for people recovering from gender-affirming surgery and others experiencing food insecurity. https://www.instagram.com/mealsonus.pdx/ Oregon Wild Protecting Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and natural spaces through conservation, restoration, and education. https://oregonwild.org/ Follow Slightly Unhinged Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Like, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with Portland performers, business owners, community members, and people willing to share their most slightly unhinged stories.

Monique Michaels is on the pod this week. She moved across the country for drag, and she came to PLAY! Justin and Monique talk about leaving Virginia for Portland, starting over in a new city, and what it feels like to walk into a scene where nobody knows you but you still know exactly what you bring. They get into East Coast vs West Coast drag culture, confidence, beauty, ego, performance standards, queer spaces, and why “support local drag” actually has to mean something in practice. There’s also a lot of Lady Gaga in this one. As there should be. Connect with Monique Michaels Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themoniquemichaels?igsh=dXY4MW93OHBsNG1q Linktree https://linktr.ee/Moniquemichaels Follow Monique on Instagram to stay up to date on upcoming shows, merch, and new music. What Monique is promoting Rotation with Moneybag Monroe Available through her Linktree Merch Available through her Linktree Upcoming shows Follow Monique on Instagram for the most current updates In this episode why Monique moved across the country for drag what felt different about Portland right away East Coast drag standards vs Portland drag culture starting drag in high school and doing prom, graduation, and senior photos in drag the moment she realized she was actually making an impact why people assume pretty queens are bitches why she says she’s self-taught, self-made, and independent glamour, camp, villain era, and all the stuff in between her biggest pet peeves at drag shows why supporting queer spaces actually starts with people showing up a very serious Lady Gaga section About the guest Monique Michaels is a fresh face on the West Coast, recently making her move from Virginia. With five years of professional drag experience and a decade rooted in the house scene, she brings both polish and presence to every stage she touches. While in Virginia, she earned titles including MX Manchester and was voted 2nd Best Performer in RVA in 2024. Known as a true crowd pleaser, a beauty in every sense, and undeniably that girl, this is Monique Michaels. Mentioned in this episode Portland queer spaces: Monique says it pretty plainly: if you want queer spaces, queer shows, and local drag to keep existing, you have to actually go out and support them. Lady Gaga: A real Gaga conversation. Not a casual one. A full one. Local drag shoutouts: Monique gives love to people from both Richmond and Portland, including Rio Deal, Mona Chrome, Drew Friday, Drew Sedora, A’Laya Arman, Unique New York, the House of Envy, Amber St. Lexington, Lavender Menace, and others she says deserve their flowers. Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Subscribe Follow, like, and subscribe to Slightly Unhinged for more conversations with people who know exactly who they are and aren’t interested in shrinking themselves for anyone.

Quesa D’Mondays is on the pod this week, and this episode covers a lot. Justin and Quesa get into how her drag name came to be, how theater shaped her, what made drag click for her in a way theater stopped doing, and how she turned that into full-time work. They also talk about queer identity, family dynamics, heartbreak, online hate, Pride, drag history, and the bigger purpose behind drag beyond just entertaining a crowd. There’s plenty of fun in this one too, especially once they get into the instrumental lip sync videos, RuPaul, Susie Toot, and the general chaos of being a person on the internet. If you know Quesa from social media, this gives a much fuller picture of who she is and what she’s actually building. In this episode -how Quesa D’Mondays got her name -why she wanted a drag name that felt funny and connected to her culture -how theater led her into drag -the Cindy Lou Who show that helped bring Quesa to life -what happened when drag brought back the joy theater had stopped giving her -how she went from side project to full-time drag performer -the instrumental lip sync videos and why they took off -what it’s like to build an audience online while dealing with hate -why drag has always been bigger than performance -how queer history and drag history are tied together -what Pride should still mean -where to find Quesa’s shows and events About the guest Quesa D’Mondays is the cheesy, briezy, bleutiful songstress of Portland. Though she made a big splash in the drag scene just a couple of years ago, she’s been a live entertainer and performer for well over a decade. A campy, comedic queen known for parody, quick wit, and viral social media content, Quesa also uses drag as a tool for community care, education, and advocacy through food drives, lectures on drag history, fundraising, and work with queer youth. Connect with Quesa D’Mondays Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quesa_d.mondays/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alec.lugo.3 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@quesa_d.mondays Quesa shares in the episode that the best way to keep up with where they're performing is through their social media, where they regularly posts their calendar and upcoming events. Mentioned in this episode Pride in Numbers https://prideinnumbers.org/ In Studio 255 https://www.instudio255.com/ History of Drag at In Studio 255 https://www.instudio255.com/classes-coaching/#history-of-drag Quesa talks about her work with Pride in Numbers and the importance of helping queer Oregonians, especially outside Portland, feel safer sharing their stories and being seen. She also talks about the drag history class she teaches through In Studio 255 and why knowing drag history matters.   Susie Toot at Helium Comedy Club https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/shows/366726 Quesa talks about wanting to open for Susie Toot when she comes through Portland, and we fully support the campaign! Buy tickets to the show, and tag Suzie on IG to let her know you want to see Quesa open for her!   Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Subscribe Follow, like, and subscribe to Slightly Unhinged for more conversations with people who have something real to say.

Lindsay Givens is on the pod this week, and this one makes insurance feel way less miserable than it usually sounds. Justin and Lindsay talk about what insurance actually covers, why life insurance matters more than people think, and the kinds of claims that make you stop and go, wait… that paid out? They also get into networking, family life, working in the same industry as your spouse, and what it’s like to build a business while also raising kids and trying to be a real person. Somewhere in the middle, they cover food trucks, boat insurance, exploding whales, million dollar life insurance policies, and a truly brutal bleach-at-home claim story. This one is practical, funny, really helpful if insurance is one of those things you know you should understand better but keep putting off until something goes sideways. In this episode -how Lindsay ended up in insurance and why Farmers was personal from the beginning -what she’s learned after more than 20 years in the business -why PNW Power Partners feels more real than traditional networking groups -what people misunderstand about insurance pricing -why life insurance is about protecting the people left behind -when to get life insurance and why younger is usually better -what’s changed in Oregon that makes insurance harder in some areas -food truck insurance, boat insurance, and why cheap internet policies can come back to bite you -the Oregon exploding whale story and whether that claim would still pay today -some of the weirdest claims Lindsay has seen -what it looks like to grow a business and still be present for your family About the guest Lindsay Givens has been with Farmers Insurance for over 20 years, helping clients protect what they’ve built and actually understand what they’re paying for. She’s a mom, wife, agency owner, and someone who really believes you can build a strong business without losing your whole life to it. In the episode, she comes across exactly how you’d want your insurance person to feel: calm, clear, experienced, and not interested in making things more confusing than they already are. Connect with Lindsay Givens Website https://agents.farmers.com/or/lake-oswego/lindsay-givens/ Instagram https://bouchonpdx.com/ Thank you again to Bouchon for the wine for this episode. Justin opens this one with a rosé Mandy picked and gives Bouchon their usual shoutout. Mentioned in this episode PNW Power Partners Justin and Lindsay talk about how much more natural and useful this group feels compared with the stricter, numbers-heavy networking spaces they’ve both been in before. Life insurance Lindsay breaks down why life insurance is really about making sure the people in your life aren’t left holding everything together financially while they’re also grieving. She also talks about why getting coverage earlier matters, especially while you’re still healthy and insurable. Food truck insurance Yes, food trucks can be insured, and according to Lindsay, they’re not nearly as complicated from a risk standpoint as people might assume. Boat insurance From normal coverage questions to what happens when you forget the plug, they get into boating mishaps and why the right policy matters more than a random discount. The exploding whale story Justin brings up Oregon’s exploding whale story, and Lindsay confirms that yes, if whale blubber came down on your car, that would still be treated like a real claim.  Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Subscribe Follow, like, and subscribe to Slightly Unhinged for more conversations that start practical, get a little weird, and still end up being useful.

Jordyn Jones is on the pod this week! Justin and Jordyn start with real estate, get into birding, Le Creuset, ocean panic, the feeling of sand in the flaps, and the very real need for boundaries when your job starts taking over your whole life. Jordyn talks about getting into real estate without ever really planning to, what people get completely wrong about the job, and how much work it actually takes to build a business that looks effortless from the outside. She and Justin also get into how COVID impacted housing, the pressure to always be available, and why protecting your time doesn’t make you bad at your job. It usually makes you better at it. Also, yes, there is a full side quest about birds. And the ocean. And why Justin absolutely does not trust what’s in the water. So if you like your business conversations with a healthy amount of randomness, this one’s for you. In this episode how Jordyn ended up in real estate what people misunderstand about being a realtor why the first few years are such a grind how COVID changed the housing world what finally pushed Jordyn to get serious about boundaries why separate work and personal phones might actually save your brain birding as a lifestyle Justin’s ongoing fight with the ocean sand in the flaps discourse what it looks like to build a career without letting it eat you alive About the guest Jordyn Jones is a realtor with The Agency who’s been working in and around real estate since 2015 and licensed on her own since 2017. She built her business the hard way: through consistency, relationships, and a lot of years of showing up. She’s also a dog mom, a cook, a committed bird watcher, and one of the few people willing to explain basic ocean behavior to Justin. Stay tuned for their future trip. Connect with Jordyn Jones Website www.jjoneshomes.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordyn.jones.realtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordynj/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jordynjonesrealtorportland/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2 Wine for this episode Bouchon: A Wine Shop https://bouchonpdx.com/ Thank you again to Bouchon for the wine for this episode. Mentioned in this episode The Agency Jordyn talks about her move to The Agency and how different it feels to be in an environment that actually supports the way she wants to work. Le Creuset outlet in Woodburn There is a very real conversation about Le Creuset, outlet pricing, and emotional overwhelm. Birding Not a bit. Not a joke. A real and growing part of Jordyn’s personality. Binoculars included. Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Subscribe Follow, like, and subscribe to Slightly Unhinged for more conversations that start in one place and end somewhere much weirder.

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Sean O’Hare, founder of Evolution RoofWorks, owner of PDX DJs, flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, entrepreneur, casino enthusiast, and one of Justin’s favorite humans. What starts with talk of opening a bar and spirals through business ideas, entrepreneurship, friendship, and chosen family turns into a much more real conversation about support systems, identity, ambition, and the people who actually show up for you when it matters. Sean has a way of turning the mic right back on Justin, which makes this episode feel a little different from the usual format in the best way. They get into entrepreneurship, family complexity, allyship, social media, housing, roofing, and the emotional side of building something from the ground up. It’s chaotic, funny, honest, and unexpectedly personal. In this episode how Sean ended up owning multiple businesses at once why entrepreneurs always seem to have one more idea the fantasy of opening a nasty grungy Portland bar what chosen family really looks like Justin on siblings, family complexity, and letting go the emotional reality of building Blake & Alder why support systems matter more than blood sometimes how Sean got into Alaska Airlines what Evolution RoofWorks is really built around why human-first business actually matters the kind of friendship that lets a conversation go from chaos to something real About the guest Sean O’Hare is the founder of Evolution RoofWorks, a roofing company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and a better overall experience for homeowners. Since launching the company in 2024, he has focused on raising the standard in the roofing industry through transparency, attention to detail, and a strong emphasis on quality work. With a passion for both construction and customer education, Sean works closely with clients to ensure they fully understand their roofing investment. He’s committed to building a company known not just for great roofs, but for trust and long-term value. Sean also owns PDX DJs and works as a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, which makes this episode especially fitting for someone who somehow manages to live several careers at once. Connect with Sean O’Hare LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-ohare-pdx/ Evolution RoofWorks Website https://www.EvolutionRoofWorks.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evolutionroofworks?igsh=MTBkcjhza3FxZWxkcw== Preferred call to action Visit website or call/text to schedule a roofing consultation. PDX DJs Website https://www.thepdxdjs.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pdxdjs?igsh=MXJvZGcwN3V6aXl3MA== Mentioned in this episode Jordyn Jones Website https://www.jjoneshomes.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordyn.jones.realtor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordynj/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jordynjonesrealtorportland/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2 Ghost Hill Cellars https://www.ghosthillcellars.com/ Poop Solutions PDX https://www.poopsolutionspdx.com/ Mental health and suicide prevention This episode includes a real conversation about mental health and suicide. If you’re struggling right now, please know you are not alone and there is support available. If you are in immediate danger or may harm yourself, call 911 right away. If you are in the U.S. or Canada, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. https://988lifeline.org/ Please reach out to someone. Support is here, and your life matters. Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ Subscribe Follow, like, and subscribe to Slightly Unhinged for more episodes that start in one place, spiral somewhere unexpected, and still manage to land somewhere real.

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Riley Burrows, a high-glamour, high-energy drag performer whose story is as compelling as the performances themselves. From starting drag at just 13 years old in deeply conservative Idaho to building a full-time career as a traveling entertainer, Riley opens up about identity, ambition, survival, performance, and what it really takes to make drag your whole life. Justin and Riley get into growing up queer in places that were anything but safe, the tension between performance persona and real self, and the very real physical, emotional, and financial labor behind drag as a full-time job. They also talk about Portland, chosen family, favorite local venues, drag community, and the strange, beautiful reality of building a life completely on your own terms. This one is hilarious, brutally honest and full of the kind of perspective that makes Slightly Unhinged feel like more than a podcast. It feels like community. In this episode: how Riley started drag at 13 growing up queer in Idaho being openly visible in conservative spaces why drag is much harder than people think the difference between Riley the performer and the person underneath the challenge of work-life balance in full-time drag what inspires Riley creatively right now Portland drag culture and chosen family favorite venues to perform in Portland the June tour and producing Sun Valley Pride About the guest Riley Burrows is a full-time traveling drag entertainer originally from Boise, Idaho, now based in Portland. Known for high-energy performances, sharp humor, and serious stage presence, Riley has been performing for over a decade and has built a career touring, producing, and performing across cities while staying rooted in queer community and live performance. Connect with Riley Burrows Instagram: @rileyburrowsofficial Riley says Instagram is the best place to keep up with performances and what's happening next. Mentioned in this episode CC Slaughters Website: ccslaughterspdx.com Instagram: @slaughterspdx Alberta Street Pub Website: albertastreetpub.com Instagram: @albertastreetpub Clinton Street Theater Website: cstpdx.com Instagram: @clinton_street_theater Sun Valley Pride Website: Sun Valley Pride Instagram: @sunvalleypride Humpin’ Hannah’s Website: humpinhannahs.com The Balcony Club Website: thebalconyclub.com Shoutouts Nicole Onoscopi Instagram: @nicoleonoscopi Kharisma with the K Instagram: @kharismakwiththek Sheniqua Volt Instagram: @sheniqua_volt Riley specifically shouts out Nicole, Kharisma, and Sheniqua as queens she loves and respects in the Portland scene. Follow the show Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast Subscribe Follow, like, and subscribe to Slightly Unhinged so you don’t miss upcoming episodes, queer community conversations, and more chaos from Justin’s corner of the world.

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Andrea Kramer for a conversation about burnout, big career pivots, and what it looks like to finally choose a life that feels better instead of just looking good on paper. Andrea shares the story of moving from the high-stress world of property management and mortgages into a completely different chapter with No Worries In-Home Care, where the work feels more personal, more grounded, and far more aligned with who she is now. Justin and Andrea also get into the very unhinged realities of property management, the emotional toll of constantly being caught in the middle, and the moment when enough finally becomes enough. It’s one of those episodes that swings from hilarious industry horror stories to something much deeper: trusting your gut, following your integrity, and building a life around real care instead of constant survival mode. Along the way, they talk networking, relationships, family, San Francisco, Lake Oswego, in-home care, and what it means to find work that actually fits your values. This one is funny, a little wild, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever looked at their career and thought, “I cannot do this forever.” In this episode: -Justin and Andrea on burnout and career pivots -the reality of working in property management -the industry stories that make you question everything -how Andrea found her way into No Worries In-Home Care -what in-home care actually means and who it helps -why integrity and loyalty matter so much in care work -the role networking has played in Andrea’s growth -San Francisco stories, family life, and a little wine-fueled fun   About the guest: Andrea Kramer is a former property manager who made a bold transition into the care industry with No Worries In-Home Care. She’s a mom, a networker, a relationship-builder, and someone who chose a more aligned life after years in demanding industries that took a lot out of her. In this episode, she shares what that transition looked like, what she learned from burnout, and why she loves the work she does now.   Connect with Andrea Kramer & No Worries In-Home Care - Website: noworriescare.com Instagram: @noworriescare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1N4cCk7fEN/?mibextid=wwXIfr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-worries-care/   Mentioned in this episode:   No Worries In-Home Care: Andrea explains how the company supports clients with companionship, personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, errands, and even higher-level care needs like wound care, insulin, catheters, feeding tubes, and more, all in the comfort of home or within a care community.   Bouchon: A Wine Shop: This episode’s wine, like always, is brought to you by Bouchon. Justin gives Mandy and Bouchon their usual shoutout at the top of the episode. Bouchon: bouchonpdx.com   Follow the show Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast   Subscribe If you liked this episode, make sure you like, subscribe, and follow Slightly Unhinged.

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin brings the conversation home and sits down with the person who has been there through all of it: his husband, Daniel Pavis. This is not just a guest episode. It’s the real origin story behind Justin’s growth and the relationship that helped shape the life he lives now. Plus the love, friction, ambition, and belief it took to build something real together. Justin and Danny get into how they met, what it looked like to choose each other before titles or success were part of the picture, and the very unglamorous chapters that came before the life they’ve built now. They talk about letting go of what people think, growing into yourself, navigating self-doubt, surviving broke years, and learning how to challenge each other without losing the relationship in the process. From Tinder and Scandals to San Diego, dungeon apartments, free Albertsons bagels, and the long road to stability, this one is funny, personal, and very real. More than anything, this episode gives listeners a deeper look at Justin through the eyes of the person who knew him before the glow-up, before the business, and before the public-facing version of the story. It’s about partnership, queer love, self-trust, and what it means to become more fully yourself while building a life with someone who sees you clearly. In this episode: Justin and Danny’s real origin story how a Tinder match turned into a life together what the broke years actually looked like San Diego, free bagels, and making a little go a long way learning to stop caring so much about what other people think the shift that came with getting older and more grounded negative self-talk, self-trust, and inner work what makes their relationship work, even as total opposites the support Danny gave Justin before Blake & Alder ever existed karaoke nights, basement parties, and stories from the early years About the guest Daniel Pavis is Justin’s husband, creative sounding board, co-conspirator, and one of the biggest forces behind the scenes of Slightly Unhinged. In this episode, he steps into the chair to talk about growth, identity, partnership, and the road he and Justin took to build the life they have now. Connect with Daniel Pavis Instagram Creative work / projects Mentioned in this episode Stranger Care by Sarah Sentilles Danny mentions he’s reading Stranger Care. Official publisher page here: Penguin Random House Shoutouts Shout out to Shannon for the karaoke memories, fashion inspiration, and generally being everything. Shout out to Albertsons for the Monopoly-ticket bagel era that kept the romance alive and the groceries interesting. Follow the show Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast Subscribe If you liked this episode, make sure you subscribe, leave a comment, and come back next Friday. Danny says he’ll see the haters in the comments.

If you've been listening to Slightly Unhinged for any amount of time, you already know Mandy. She's been in the background of this show since the very beginning — her wine bar, Bouchon, is where the wine comes from in almost every episode, and her name has come up more times than either of them can count. This week, she finally gets her moment. Mandy is the owner of Bouchon: A Wine Bar in Cedar Mill, one of Portland's most beloved neighborhood wine bars and the unofficial home base of this podcast. In this episode, Justin and Mandy get into how they met, how Bouchon came to be, the rebrand from Portland Wine Cellar to the cozy, sexy space it is now, and why she left her old location the second her lease ran out. They also dig into wine club, the crash course Mandy got in wine knowledge after opening a business she wasn't totally prepared for, and why her no-bullshit approach to wine is exactly what makes her so good at what she does. And then it gets a little unhinged. They break down this season of RuPaul's Drag Race (the queens were not the problem), compare favorite comfort movies, debate whether Titanic is an acceptable answer in a rapid fire round, and somehow end up talking about Justin's bottle purge party that did not result in fewer bottles. This one is for the longtime listeners who've been waiting for this episode, and for anyone new who wants to understand exactly what kind of show this is. In this episode: How Justin and Mandy met at a CMBA happy hour The origin story of Bouchon and why the name means cork Why Mandy hated her old space so much she left the second her lease was up The rebrand from Portland Wine Cellar to Bouchon Wine club: what it is, how it works, and why the four bottle option is the right call Mandy's crash course in wine knowledge and why she's proud of how far she's come Why she never pretends to know something she doesn't This season of RuPaul's Drag Race, and Mandy's very strong feelings about production Rapid fire: comfort movies, wine trends, karaoke go-tos, and a very spirited defense of Dante's Peak Justin's bottle purge party that somehow required buying a new case of wine Saving bottles from Simon's birth year for his 21st birthday The Alien franchise, stepbrothers discourse, and natural wine opinions Mandy's unhinged moment: yelling at other people's children in a zip line queue About Mandy Mandy is the owner of Bouchon: A Wine Bar in Cedar Mill, Portland. What started as a crash course has turned into a genuine expertise and a community-centered space that people actually want to hang out in. She knows her wine, she'll tell you when she doesn't, and she built something her regulars are fiercely loyal to. She's also been mentioned in nearly every episode of this podcast, so it's about time. Connect with Mandy & Bouchon Website: bouchonpdx.com Instagram: @bouchonpdx How to support Mandy: Visit Bouchon, join the wine club, and send people her way. Mentioned in this episode: Bouchon: A Wine Bar — bouchonpdx.com Cedar Mill Business Association (CMBA) Violin Wines (Willamette Valley Pinot Noir) Vincent Wine Granville Wines Corsini (Italian wine featured in episode 2/3) PDX Deals — pdxdeals.com Buddha Lounge, Portland Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (The Schnitz) Jinkx Monsoon Wine for this episode Thank you to Bouchon: A Wine Bar for providing the wine for this episode — a 2017 Chateau Falfas Bordeaux, right bank, heavier on the cab than you'd expect, and one of Mandy's personal favorites from the shop. Visit Bouchon: bouchonpdx.com Follow the show Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast Subscribe! If this episode made you want to finally check out Bouchon, good. If it made you want to watch Dante's Peak, we understand. Either way, subscribe and share it with someone who needs more of this energy in their life.

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Lily for a conversation about what it really means to build community in Portland and why the best business relationships are never just about business. As the show continues leaning into connection, chosen community, and uplifting the people who make this city feel alive, this episode lands right at the heart of that mission. Justin and Lily talk about Portland Small Business Network, the difference between authentic networking and rooms full of people just trying to sell, and why referrals should come from real trust, not pressure. They also get into local restaurants, nightlife, hospitality, food culture, and the people and places that help shape Portland’s creative and community-driven spirit. It’s a conversation about showing up for your city, your people, and the small businesses that keep local culture alive. Lily also shares more about her work with Accident Care Chiropractic, her family’s roots in Portland’s food and small business scene, and the relationship-first approach that defines everything she builds. And of course, Tofu makes an appearance, because some stars simply demand screen time. This episode is fun, community-focused, and a strong reflection of what Slightly Unhinged is: a space where Justin brings listeners into conversations with people who are actively shaping Portland through connection, culture, and care. In this episode: Justin and Lily on what makes networking actually meaningful why being a resource matters more than being pushy Portland Small Business Network and how it grew supporting downtown Portland and local restaurants Lily’s work with Accident Care Chiropractic family business, food culture, and community roots nightlife, hospitality, and the local spots that shape Portland referrals, relationships, and building trust that lasts a rapid-fire round on cocktails, brunch, Tofu's fashion, and travel an appearance by the iconic Tofu About the guest Growing up in NE Portland’s small business scene, Lily is passionate about helping local businesses thrive. She connects people, builds lasting relationships, and delivers strategic marketing that drives results. With a knack for spotting inefficiencies and a creative edge, she helps businesses grow smarter, faster, and stronger. Connect with Lily Portland Small Business Network: portlandsmallbusinessnetwork.com Facebook Group: Portland Small Biz on Facebook Instagram: linkedin.com/in/lilyj YouTube: @pdxsmallbiz TikTok: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast Wine for this episode Thank you to Bouchon: A Wine Shop for providing the wine for this episode. Visit Bouchon: bouchonpdx.com Subscribe If you loved this episode, make sure you subscribe and share it with someone in your circle.