All Shine, No Flash

If you've never aspired to be a professional pickleball player, you just might have a change of heart after listening to our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! This week we sit down with Kevin Richards, founder of RECS, the Portland-metro area's largest indoor pickleball facility. Kevin shares his professional insights on the world of pickleball, including debunking the myths of the sport, why it can be a particularly beneficial activity for seniors in the community and the best ways to begin introducing yourself to the game.

We're diving into this episode of #AllShineNoFlash and discussing Portland's housing market, personal wellness and choosing happiness over comfort with Emily Corning, founder of Hustle & Heart Homes. Emily talks about how following her gut led her to leave a traditional sales job and start a career in real estate, where she has experienced immense success through the personal relationships she builds and commits to with her clients, partners and team. Listen in as Ann and Emily talk about how prioritizing self can truly transform us – on both the inside and out.

Grab a comfy seat and your favorite stress ball for a therapeutic new episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Chantelle Dockter, a licensed professional counselor, sits down with Ann to share insights on post-pandemic mental health, what it's like having a large clientele of first responders (hint: it includes all-night ride-alongs) and steps people can take when they're ready to work with a therapist.

If you've flown on Alaska Airlines in the past few weeks, you might've noticed a fun new addition to the beverage cart. On today's episode of #AllShineNoFlash, we sit down with co-founder and CEO of Straightaway Cocktails, Cy Cain! Join in as Cy shares his passion for creating and enjoying great craft cocktails and why bringing Straightaway to the skies was always part of the plan. Maybe even enjoy a Straightaway Nitro Gin Fizz or an Oregon Old Fashioned as you listen. Cheers!

Things are blooming on our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Josef Reiter is the founder and owner of Botanica Floral Design, a lush flower, plant and home-decor shop in NW Portland. Prior to moving to Portland, Josef spent 21 years in New York City working as a professional singer and dancer, performing in a diversity of Broadway shows including "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Christmas Carol." In this episode, Josef talks about what inspired his vision to open a floral shop, his decision to move to Portland and how the pandemic was an opportunity to brighten people's days.

Learn all about what it takes to make in Hollywood with our newest episode of #AllShineNoFlash! Susan Iskiwitch, assistant director in television and film and member of the Directors Guild of America, has had the opportunity to work on the sets of many of today's most recognized shows and films, including The Morning Show, Grey's Anatomy, Euphoria and the soon-to-be-released Barbie movie. In this episode Susan shares how she followed her dreams from St. Louis to Hollywood and offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her role, famous friends and what she'd love to work on next (hello White Lotus!).

On this episode of #AllShineNoFlash we talk with Mac Prichard, owner of Prichard Communication and Mac's List. Mac's List, which started off as a way for Mac to find careers for his colleagues, became a leading job board in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, Prichard Communications is one of the city's most respected PR firms, and after more than 15 years in business, Mac will officially close the agency's doors at the end of 2022. Listen as we sit down with Mac and discuss how he got his start in communications, why election campaign work is similar to entrepreneurship and how it's going to feel to focus on running just one business moving forward.

This week on #AllShineNoFlash we're joined by Sarah Jolley, strategy consultant and former senior executive at Nike. Sarah's career at Nike spanned 15 years and took her around the world to China, Amsterdam and back home to Oregon. As a senior merchandiser, she was critical to new-store openings, product rollouts and corporate partnerships. In 2021, Sarah hopped off the corporate train to start her own consulting business where she brings her real-world experiences and know-how to fellow leaders. We talk about her career journey and zest for life that has fueled her success.

Enjoy our latest episode with Maryam Taheri, founder of Brave Care and certified executive coach. We talk about starting a business in 2019, navigating VC funding rounds in a virtual world and the significance of doing both as a woman of color. Through her own personal coaching experiences, Maryam discovered her passion for working with women leaders and the impact that can be gained by breaking through barriers to reach new levels of success and fulfillment.

This week on #AllShineNoFlash we welcome Jaime Gennaro! Founder of Practica Consulting, Jaime uses her skills to elevate her clients' confidence and goals in their professional lives. Jaime shares how she pivoted through a nontraditional career path in a successful and inspiring way, and how the compilation of her experiences (both personal and professional) led her straight to business coaching.