Episode 85 : The Immigration Resident with Jennyfer Mesa of Latinos En Spokane

In this episode, Melissa and Erin chat with Jennyfer Mesa, the founder and Executive Director of Latinos En Spokane, all about the new documentary The Immigration Resident. The Immigration Resident debuts October 20 at the Montvale Center, where you’ll immerse yourself in the Latino community with a movie premiere, discussion, and dinner. All proceeds from this event will go to the development of a legal department at Latinos En Spokane, where a full-time attorney and paralegal will offer no-cost or low-cost legal services to those within our community.</p> Learn more about this event at trendingnorthwest.com/les</p>

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Episode 84: Samara Behler on Spokane Real Estate

We chat with Samara Behler, a local real estate agent and expert on the Spokane and Spokane Valley housing markets. If you’re curious about the latest trends in local real estate, you won’t want to miss this episode!</p> Visit <a href="https://behlerhomesspokane.com/" target="_blank">https://behlerhomesspokane.com/</a> to learn more about Samara, the properties she has for sale, and to connect with her if you’re interested in buying or selling a home.</p>

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Episode 83: Derek Hough - Yes, Derek Hough!

In this episode, Erin chats with Derek Hough from Dancing with the Stars about his upcoming show in Spokane this October, his success with Dancing with the Stars and much more.</p>

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Episode 82: Optimizing Your Whole Body’s Wellness with Kendra Johnson

Erin and Melissa chat with Kendra Johnson from Whole Body Wellness Aesthetics all about her background in wellness and nutrition, what Whole Body can do for you, and you won’t want to miss what she has to say about the top vitamins you probably aren’t getting enough of!</p>

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Episode 81: Going Down Therapy Road with Dr. Melissa Mace

In this episode, Erin and Melissa talk to Dr. Melissa Mace, owner of Discovery Counseling Group, about the importance of therapy, what to know before starting your therapy journey, and how you can get started with the right therapist for you.</p> Learn more about Discovery Counseling Center by visiting <a href="http://discovery-counseling.org/" target="_blank">discovery-counseling.org</a>. If you’re a student seeking an internship, reach out to <a href="mailto:info@discovery-counseling.org" target="_blank">info@discovery-counseling.org</a></p> <br /></p>

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Episode 80: Digging Deeper with Nichole Mischke of Stories Uncovered

Join us on an inspiring journey as we delve into the transformative power of storytelling with Nichole Mischke, the Founder and Director of UNCOVERED. Through her unwavering dedication, Nichole has turned stories of shame into narratives of strength, resilience, and connection. Erin and Melissa chat with Nichole about addressing shame, Uncovered's next event, and more.</p> <br />Learn more and participate in the next Uncovered here: <a href="https://storiesuncovered.com/" target="_blank">https://storiesuncovered.com/</a></p>

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Episode 79: How AI Will Impact Creatives with Matt Bogue

In this episode, Erin and Melissa chat with Matt Bogue of Houdini Interactive, a digital experiential marketing firm in Spokane, WA, all about the future of AI, digital creative work, and much more. Matt is also an honoree in two categories at our upcoming Summer Soiree Awards event, including being named an Emerging Leader to Watch and a partner at one of the Most Innovative Businesses in the Northwest!</p>

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Episode 78: Beyond Pink's Mission and Exciting Fun-raising with Jessica Southwick

In this episode, we chat with Beyond Pink's Executive Director, Jessica Southwick, about who Beyond Pink serves (you may be surprised!), how thermography works, plus Beyond Pink's big fundraiser (aka fun raiser!) happening this September! </p> Learn more about Beyond Pink here: <a href="https://beyondpink.net/" target="_blank">https://beyondpink.net/</a></p> Get tickets to this September's fun-raiser here: <a href="https://auction.ilfmedia.com/auction/beyond-pink-2023/" target="_blank">https://auction.ilfmedia.com/auction/beyond-pink-2023/</a></p>

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Episode 77 : Elevating Diverse Stories in the NW with Channing Curtis

Channing Curtis is a morning news anchor and reporter at KREM 2 news. She’s been a news anchor for 6 years and before that was a sports anchor and reporter for 7 years. She’s originally from Dallas, Texas and has lived in Spokane for 2 years.</p> <br /></p> Channing is on our list of Emerging Leaders to Watch because of her work in elevating diverse stories in the Spokane community, and will be honored at our upcoming Summer Soiree at the Spokane Club! </p>

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Episode 76 : Giving Back with Virginia Clark

On this episode Erin and Melissa talk with Viriginia Clark! </p> <br /></p> Virginia is the Resource Specialist and Agency Coordinator at Giving Back Spokane, and has been helping others for the last 18 years, both in the health care system and in social services.</p> <br /></p> Through her experiences, Virginia has developed a deep understanding of the barriers individuals face in accessing care and housing. More recently, she and her husband, Rick, have combined forces to serve in their nonprofit, Giving Back Spokane. </p> <br /></p> She works directly with beneficiaries of her Community Provider Fund, which prevents individuals from slipping into homelessness due to circumstances beyond their control. She successfully brings multiple agencies to the table and fosters collaboration to find meaningful and sustainable solutions for people on the brink of losing everything.</p> <br /></p> <br /></p>

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