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Spotlight with Laura Dawn
by KIXI | Hubbard Radio
Each week host Laura Dawn brings you the issues affecting the Pacific Northwest and the people making a difference in our community and sometimes beyond. Expect compelling conversations with local leaders and influencers. Spotlight is dedicated to presenting you with issues that matter - including music, education, health, mental health, and the environment.
Episodes
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Wandering the Wetlands At Dusk
We're thrilled to welcome our new “Spotlight” host, Laura Dawn! In this exciting episode, Laura dives into the incredible work of “Beavers Northwest,” a groundbreaking organization that’s changing the way we view one of nature's most fascinating engineers: the beaver! These amazing animals are…
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Spotlighting Wild Grief
MEGAN CARLISLE is the Field Director of Wild Greif. They provide guided programs in nature, free of charge, to grieving youth, families and people of all ages. combining peer based grief support with the healing power of nature. Wild Grief is a nonprofit based in Olympia, Washington. Serving…
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Spotlighting Secrets of the Octopus with Sy Montgomery
Affectionally dubbed the “octopus whisperer”, acclaimed author SY MONTGOMERY, returns to the species she knows and loves, offering current and compassionate stories about the scientists on the front lines of octopus research and conservation. In SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS, Montgomery, dives deep into...
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Spotlighting Abandoned at Birth with Janet Sherlund
Adoption is often painted as a happy, inspirational act—a baby finds a family and lives happily ever after. But the truth is that adopted children experience displacement and rupture from their mother and that trauma can impact an individual for a lifetime. Adoption can lead to feelings of loss…
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Spotlighting Strong Like Mom
Meghan and Marie with Strong Like Mom, talk about stigma, stereo type and dignity. They are on a mission to not only help single mom's but help their communities see them in a better light. Strong Like Mom is making a substantial difference in the lives of single mothers and reshaping the…
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Spotlighting Snohomish MedShed
Jeff, Dorothy and Karen tell us about this amazing ministry called the Med Shed. Often people are in need of medical equipment because of surgery or a newly diagnosed medical condition. Other people have medical equipment that is no longer needed. We put the need and the resource together with…
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Spotlighting Stand for the Silent
Kirk Smalley is the co founder of Stand for the Silent. "The only way we can help turn this around in America is together," said Smalley. "We need families, communities, teachers, and schools to all take this seriously and make anti-bullying and suicide prevention a high priority. I'm happy to…
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Spotlighting Holiday Hunger Food Drive
Holiday Hunger Food Drive, QFC has teamed up with Food Lifeline to End HUNGER. Tiffany Sanders Corporate affairs Manager with QFC and Ryan Scott Director of Food Lifeline talk about their dream to end hunger. Together they are addressing food insecurity in our community. Working together they are...
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Spotlighting Wild Grief
MEGAN CARLISLE is the Field Director of Wild Greif. They provide guided programs in nature, free of charge, to grieving youth, families and people of all ages. combining peer based grief support with the healing power of nature. Wild Grief is a nonprofit based in Olympia, Washington. Serving…
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Spotlighting Give an Hour ~ Toxic Work
CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux of Give an Hour talks about toxic work. She gives us ideas on how to solve toxic work problems. She reflects on how important it is to be seen, heard and validated at work. She takes it from an employee perspective to a leader perspective. She says a study showed 67 percent…
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Spotlighting Ballard NW Senior Center
Matt King is the Executive Director of the Ballard NW Senior Center, Shakuntala ( Shakun) Jaisinghani and Donna Cotner join us to talk about being members of the center and all the FUN they are having. The Ballard NW Senior Center is known as the friendly Center where all are welcome and...
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Spotlighting Bridging the Political Divide Regarding Addiction
In the last twelve months, nearly 110,000 Americans died of an overdose. Researchers in the American Journal of Public Health found that more than one in eight Americans had their lives disrupted by a drug overdose death. Now, two mothers who understand addiction are collaborating to remind us…
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Spotlighting Fire in the Hole with Bob Parsons
In his In his literary debut, Fire in the Hole!, this extraordinary entrepreneur not only recounts the exploits of his youth.. but his hellish days at the mercy of Catholic school nuns, his harrowing tour of combat duty in Vietnam as a US Marine, his pioneering contributions to the software and...
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Spotlighting No Scrap Left Behind with Teralyn Pilgrim
On average, Americans spend 25% of their food budgets on foods they never eat. Mother-of-three Teralyn Pilgrim decided to do something about it in her own household. The result is her new book, No Scrap Left Behind: My Life Without Food Waste, in which she shares her tips and tricks to help…
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Spotlighting LearningRX with Leanne DiSanto on ADHD
At LearningRx Irvine, our one-on-one brain training programs boost cognitive skills for adults and kids alike. October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to uncover some of the mysteries surrounding this condition that impacts millions....
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Spotlighting My Grief is not Like Yours with Theo Boyd
If you think my grief is like yours, think again, thinktheo.com. After suffering the loss of her mother, her counselor, her marriage, and the death of her father, Theo has a few things to say about grief. She is the author of My Grief is not Like Yours. She talks about grief, and complex grief....
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Spotlighting Hope for Secondhand Suffering with Camille Block
Camille Block is the author of Hope for Secondhand Suffering: Tools for the heart when you can't fix our loved one's pain. Camille Block talks about the trauma of secondhand suffering. Her younger brother had cerebral palsy paraplegia, she was only 6 when her parents and doctors decided he should...
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Spotlighting Giving back and Honoring Others with Larry J. Snyder
He is a Starbucks Community Champion, an author, he has a Ted Talk and he is a philanthropist. Larry J Snyder is the author of two books with one on the way. His mission is to honor people who have made a difference in his life by giving back to his community and beyond. We talk about simple ways...
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Spotlighting Cancer Pathways with Michelle Millman
Michelle Millman is the CEO of Cancer Pathways. She tells us about all the wonderful free programs they have to offer people who have or are affected by cancer. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it touches not only that person, but also everyone around them. Our programs are designed to...
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Spotlighting Move-me.org with Tina Tesch-Myers
By reducing plastic and chemicals in our home, we are not only protecting our health but also the health of the Planet. Tina Tesch-Myers is the founder of Move me. She is out to change the planet, our health impacting the next generations. Small changes can make a big difference. Let’s inspire…
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Spotlighting Puget Sound Heart & Stroke Walk
Saving lives step by step: Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk, Sept. 21 and 28. Kami Sutton-Hieronymus started participating in the Heart and Stroke Walk when she was 10 years old and this will be her 26th year at the event. Kami was born a blue baby and had her first operation at 12 hours old…
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Spotlighting More Than Pink Walk Susan G Komen
Tyler Pagel, Susan G. Komen Development Director in Seattle talks about the upcoming Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk in Seattle on Saturday, September 28 at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. The MORE THAN PINK Walk, Susan G. Komen’s largest fundraising event series, evolved from the Race for…
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Spotlighting Secondhand Suffering
Camille Block is the author of Hope for Secondhand Suffering: Tools for the heart when you can't fix our loved one's pain. Camille Block talks about the trauma of secondhand suffering. Her younger brother had cerebral palsy paraplegia, she was only 6 when her parents and doctors decided he should...
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Spotlighting DFI: How to Identify, Prevent and Report Financial Fraud
Charlie Clark is Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). They are launching an ad campaign to help us identify, prvent and report financial fraud. Financial fraud steals more than money — it robs hundreds of thousands of people of their hopes, dreams, and futures every year....
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Spotlighting Bartell's School Tools Drive with World Vision
Bartell’s Stephanie Baldoni is the Director of Divisional Merchandising and World Vision's Mike Gillespie, Senior Director, Corporate Engagement talk with us about Bartell's School Tools Drive. In the U.S., teachers spend hundreds of dollars per year out of their own pockets to provide school...
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Spotlighting ReCooped PNW
Vicky Manivanh and Michelle Holm are friends, neighbors, and now, business partners. Like most things that end up being a great idea, ReCooped PNW started as a brilliant accident. While visiting a friend’s business, we noticed they were throwing away a large amount of plastic material. Upon…
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Spotlighting Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund
When Dan Fine said yes to helping animals abandoned in Ukraine, he had no idea the layers of problems they would have to solve. When the Russians invaded Ukraine, over 12 million people fled the bombs, missiles, landmines and bullets. Unfortunately, many had to leave their pets behind. We are...
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Spotlighting Alzheimer's with Dr. Martin Levine
Approximately 10% of patients aged 65 or above have dementia, but almost half of all cases go undiagnosed. Dr. Martin Levine who leads the new Memory Support Program at Optum Washington in Seattle to support families in need of critical memory care. Approximately 10% of patients aged 65 or above...
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Spotlighting Please Touch
Please Touch is an art exhibit sponsored by Revision Art. Barbara Oswald is the founder of Revision Art and is committed to bring an art experience that encourages touching. "I was born 3 months premature and in the 1950’s survival of a 2-pound preemie was miraculous. My retinas were damaged, and…
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Spotlighting Are You Ready with Death Doula Dr. Kimberly Harms
Death Doula Dr. Kimberly Harms tells us what is really important at end of life. Dr. Kimberly Harms is committed to challenging societal norms surrounding death and end-of-life planning. We talk about: Beyond the will: nurturing emotional wealth for your loved ones. From Grief to growth…
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Spotlighting Furniture Repair Bank
Xenia Dolovova Director at Furniture Repair Bank; Waste Reduction Programs Director at Zero Waste Washington and Sarah Dandy Communications and Relationship Director talk about finding a gap and filling it. As the founder of Furniture Repair Bank Xenia saw the need to recycle furniture and set…
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Spotlighting Body Motion PT
Dr. Allison Feldt with Body Motion PT helps women "We Help Women Through Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum And Beyond So They Can Live Active, Confident, Healthy Lives Without The Need For Medication Or Surgery" Body Motion PT See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
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Spotlighting Youth Mental Health with Dr. Janzen
Youth suicide and mental health issues are on the rise. Dr. Janzen with Optum addresses the issues of youth mental health and how we as a community can work to make a safe place for our youth. Dr. Janzen says we can start the conversation with our kids to create a safe environment for them to…
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Spotlighting Pets are Family
In Pets are Family, It’s as simple as that, join Erika Sinner on an emotional journey exploring the profound bond between humans and their beloved pets. Centered around the passing of her dog Kingston, the book delves into the intense grief of pet loss and the deep emotional connection we share...
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Spotlighting Alzheimer's Speaks with Lori LeBay
Lori LeBay walked through an Alzheimer's diagnoses with her mom and wanted to help others navigate this journey by starting a podcast! Alzheimer’s Speaks is a Minnesota-based advocacy group supporting family caregivers and professionals as well as being a media outlet making an international...
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Spotlighting Boo2Bullying
This is a heartbreaking reality that our youth face daily, and as a mother herself, Dr. Purdy's passion for advocating against bullying is deeply rooted in the understanding of every parent's nightmare. Her involvement with Boo2Bullying underscores her unwavering commitment to addressing this...
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Spotlighting WA 529 with Luke Minor
Exploring the types of college saving plans with Luke Minor with WA 529. The GET plan has a deadline of 5/31/24 if you want to secure this years tuition act before then. The Dream Ahead Plan is available all year long. The best thing to know that if you child doesn't go to college or gets a full...
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Spotlighting Free Your Joy with Lisa McCourt
Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness Bestselling author and creator of Joy School Lisa McCourt outlines her unique formula for sustainable happiness, offering a year's worth of activities, prompts, and techniques that raise your “joy setpoint” so you can cultivate authentic…
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Spotlighting Strong Like Mom
Meghan and Marie with Strong Like Mom, talk about stigma, stereo type and dignity. They are on a mission to not only help single mom's but help their communities see them in a better light. Strong Like Mom is making a substantial difference in the lives of single mothers and reshaping the…
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Give Big Shattered Glass Project & Tahoma Bird Alliance
#GetThatGivingFeeling Give Big is May 7 and 8th, donate at wagives.org. Rebecca O’Neil is the Founder of the Shattered Glass Project. The Shattered Glass Project is a theatre company with the mission to amplify the voices of theatre artists who have been marginalized on the basis of their gender…
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Spotlighting Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Devon Stone is the Adaptive Services Director at Little BitTherapeutic Riding Center. Magnus is a client who has benefited from many of Little Bit's programs his parents Myra and Steve Baldwin share their experiences with us. Little bit is hosting an open house May 19th and would love for you to...
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Spotlighting Secrets of the Octopus with Sy Montgomery
Affectionally dubbed the “octopus whisperer”, acclaimed author SY MONTGOMERY, returns to the species she knows and loves, offering current and compassionate stories about the scientists on the front lines of octopus research and conservation. In SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS, Montgomery, dives deep into...
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Spotlighting Give Big WA Reclaim, 501 Commons & Little Bit
It is that time of year again for GIVE BIG WA. Jarrelle Marshall Is the Executive Director of RECLAIM.Org. RECLAIM provides reintegration support that centers the mental, emotional, and relational health of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system and their loved ones to better prepare...
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Spotlighting Forgive Yourself with Brenda Reiss
Brenda Reiss has learned in order to really be free, she had to forgive herself first. In this enlightening conversation Brenda talks about her journey to forgiveness. That is when her life changed forever. She loves coaching others to help them find the process of self forgiveness. In her…
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Spotlighting There is Another Way to Happiness
Dr. Ski Chilton is a distinguished innovator, academic and entrepreneur. With a prolific record of over 160 scientific publications and 15 patents, he has founded four companies and a nonprofit. He has been at the forefront of personalized nutrition and wellness, earning widespread recognition in...
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Spotlighting Washington Tax Credit
Kevin Dixon is the Assistant Director for Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC). WFTC is a program administered by the Washington State Department of Revenue that helps low-to-moderate income workers and their families receive money b ack on sales taxes already paid. Those eligible may be able to…
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Spotlighting Rally to Read
Jodi Rubin is the Marketing Director for Reading is Fundamental. Their Rally to Read program is wrapping up in March and it has been very successful. You still have plenty of time to get in on all the read alouds and fun activities. Jodi gets us geared up for the summer reading program that will...
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Spotlighting Skills inc
For nearly sixty years, Skills Inc. has been a leading aerospace supplier with a mission to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Originally located in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard, they now operate out of three facilities in Auburn, WA. Every day, their 300-person...
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Spotlighting The Negative Space
Caregivers are so necessary and often feel invisible. Meet Allison Breininger. She is the founder of The Negative Space. Allison has a MA in Education and spent twenty years teaching, training, directing, coaching, and creating content in the realm of education. A caregiver for her husband since...
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Spotlighting Eagle Wings DisAbility Ministries
Kinder Smoots, the Executive Director of Eagle Wings Disability Ministries talks about all the fun events they have for people with disabilities. The events are 100% free to the clients. She shares her own story about being in a wheel chair briefly and how it brought it all home how some people...
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Each week host Laura Dawn brings you the issues affecting the Pacific Northwest and the people making a difference in our community and sometimes beyond. Expect compelling conversations with local leaders and influencers. Spotlight is dedicated to presenting you with issues that matter - including music, education, health, mental health, and the environment.
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KIXI | Hubbard Radio
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