PODCAST · business
Why We Work
by Dawn Myers
A space to explore how we stumble, master, and discover meaning through our careers. No formulas, just good stories. Hosted by Dawn Myers.
Episodes
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Katie Guiliano - Hosanna Revival
Katie is the founder of Hosanna Revival - a faith based paper goods company that she started out of her college dorm room in 2015. What started as a creative outlet hand-painting Bibles, is now a thriving company with several employees, product lines and has had a huge impact on the industry as a...
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Neighbors / Janessa Brindza - Crossfit Wilsonville
Neighbors: a series of stories during the COVID-19 health crisis and how it is shaking and building our community. Today, I sat down with Janessa Brindza, owner of Crossfit Wilsonville along with her husband, Will Brindza. I’ve been a member for more than 3 years now. It’s a place of healing and...
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Michelle Mitchell - Humm Kombucha
In 2009, Jamie Danek and Michelle Mitchell started brewing Kombucha on their kitchen counter in Bend, Oregon… 10 years later, Humm drinks are available in all 50 states – and internationally. Chances are you’ve seen the Humm brand at your local grocery store, restaurant or even on tap. You may be...
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Kevin Moran - beam
Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran are no strangers to the sport and fitness industry. They both played professional sports, Matt pitching for the Chicago White Sox and Kevin as a center forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins. As you can imagine, they followed a rigorous training schedule for many years....
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Adam Simone - Leaf Shave
Adam Simone is the co-founder of Leaf Shave, an online, direct-to-consumer brand that designs & sells modern, beautiful, sustainable shaving razors for men and women. Adam spent the first decade of his career commercializing medical surgical robotics, until his (now cofounder) Adam Hahn…
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Candace Molatore - Branding Consultant & Digital Influencer
Candace Molatore 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 inclusivity online. She shares her…
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Joanna Waterfall - Yellow Co.
Joanna Waterfall is the Founder of Yellow Co., an organization that exists to empower creative women to become agents of good. With a degree in graphic design and digital media and a background in branding, Joanna believes that creativity, business, and social impact should go hand in hand. She…
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Noah Shultz - Forgotten Culture Clothing
On Today’s bonus episode I talked to Noah Shultz, whose story has taken him to the TedX stage, the center of a documentary, and most recently a national speaking tour. His journey as an entrepreneur isn’t like most. Noah co-founded ‘Forgotten Culture Clothing’, designing unique streetwear piece,...
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Caroline Cummings - Venture Catalyst
Growing up Caroline wanted to be Wonder Woman. She may not be able to fly, but has the magic touch when it comes to bringing ideas to life. As a venture catalyst, she helps people get their ideas off the ground by providing the mentors, resources and opportunities that money can’t. Plus, if…
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Su Embree - DHM Research / Investor
Su is the president of DHM research, leading teams in Portland, Seattle and Washington DC. She is at the head of providing information that affects taxes, voting, education reform, city planning, all the way to organization research at companies like Nike and Microsoft. But aside from all this…
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Tyrone Poole - NoAppFee
Tyrone identified a multi million-dollar problem while living in a homeless shelter. NoAppFee eliminates all housing applications with the single click of a button. Within two years Tyrone has become one of Oregon’s most promising entrepreneurs with investors lined up to back him. OneAppOregon...
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Kateigh Williams - Heritage Laboratories
After building brands like Oliver Peoples, Juicy Couture, Ella Moss and many more, Kateigh Williams started a company she never foresaw. As the co-founder of Heritage Laboratories, Kateigh is creating the next level of skincare supplements - and not the kind you can get at the store… Or anywhere...
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Victoria Tsai - Tatcha
Building a skincare empire… Tatcha is a luxury skincare brand drawing on the ancient practices of Geishas and Japanese culture. At the helm is Victoria Tsai, equipped with a Harvard education, careers on Wall Street, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks and more. Tatcha has been featured in INC’s 5,000...
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Randy Harrington - EASCI
As the CEO of Extreme Arts and Sciences, Randy helps companies like Amazon, Adobe, and Microsoft strategize and develop winning teams. He’s also published two books ('Evolutionaries' and 'Slammed'), and travels the world as a speaker. In this interview, we talk about trying different careers, why...
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Molly Graves - Neat Method
Molly Graves is the co-founder of Neat Method, a full service luxury residential organizing business launched in 2011. They have clients like Kate Hudson and are featured in Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Forbes, Buzzfeed, and the NY Times. In just a few short years, they have grown into a multi-city...
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Chinae Alexander - Social Media Entrepreneur / Brand
You've probably seen Chinae on your explore page, or in the latest Adidas campaign. She's a social media entrepreneur, health and fitness advocate, and has been featured in publications like Women's Health, Well and Good, Refinery29 and is now a global Adidas ambassador. As if all that wasn't...
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Brittany Sierra - Arreis / Laptops & Smalltalk
I met Brittany when I attended her ‘Social Media Marketing’ workshop and learned so much I HAD to bring her on here to share her story. She is the 26 y/o founder of Arreis PR + Marketing and Laptops & Smalltalk, a growing community and resource for emerging fashion designers, and has been…
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Krista Hengesh - Live Salted
Krista is the 21 year old founder of 'Live Salted', a blog/conference/brand that helps college and millennial women discover their God-given calling and use their passions to mold culture and affect the world. Find out why Krista started Salt, the struggles of partying and college life, finding…
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Katie Dalebout - Let It Out
Katie is a best-selling author, blogger, mentor, wellness enthusiast, and host of the podcast ‘Let it Out with Katie Dalebout’. Her work has been featured in Women’s Health, Huffington Post, and Glamour (just to name a few). Today, she shares how pursuing her interests lead to a book deal, why…
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Siobhan, Josh & Maria - Young Entrepreneur Business Week
This is one of my favorite episode to date… I interviewed 3 high schoolers (Siobhan, Josh and Maria) from Young Entrepreneur Business Week - a camp that is put on each summer to help young adults learn the language of business, how to start their own company, and bond with fellow students and...
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Kolby Goodman - The Job Huntr
Kolby is like a dating doctor, but for people who want a loving relationship with their career. He's a former IT employee who found his niche within the professional development industry, helping people inject individuality into resumes, navigate daunting interviews, network like a boss, but most...
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Jasmine Schmalhaus - Jazzy Cookies
'Jazzy' is a wildly successful health and fitness expert, social media sensation and creator of 'Jazzy Cookies' - a gluten free, egg free, vegan cookie line that is now being sold nationwide. We talk about everything from her HR career at Nestle, to starting her social media & using it as a...
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Dawn Myers - Rhipped Denim
Yep, you read that right. I'm having my awesome friend Achmat put ME in the hot seat to find out more about Rhipped Denim, the podcast, why I started a business, the vision for my brand, being a 'cool' feminist, and why going to college isn't enough.
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Taylor Booth - Jade Fir Co
Taylor is the 23 year old founder of Jade Fir Co. - a handmade jewelry company in Portland, Oregon. It all began with the discovery of her old gem collection - now she's a trained silversmith and refreshingly honest businesswomen. We talk about how she started Jade Fir Co, behind the scenes of...
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Christina Evert - CEA Bikinis
Christina is a recent college graduate and is extremely creative, sweet, and successful in every way. She founded CEA bikinis when she lives in Hawaii during her college years and has since grown into a full-time job. She is honest about the difficulties of owning a business as a young adult.
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A space to explore how we stumble, master, and discover meaning through our careers. No formulas, just good stories. Hosted by Dawn Myers.
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Why We Work is created and hosted by Dawn Myers.
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