Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://www.coastalbank.com/

Key Points of Interest:

• How did Myra and Laura meet each other? 
• Why did they end up getting started with Coastal Community Bank? 
• Find out how long Myra and Laura have been with Coastal 
• They also went all in together with Coastal, and said they wouldn’t do it unless Coastal took both of them 
• Laura started in the banking industry in what capacity? 
• What brought Myra into the fold of banking? 
• Find out how long Myra and Laura have lived on Camano Island 
• What are the biggest changes that Myra has noticed from living here for so long? 
• And Laura also tells us what she’s seen change 
• Why is Coastal Community Bank different than other banks? 
• Why did Laura take on her position, and how did that lead to Myra to her position? 
• I misspoke earlier on in the interview, and you get to hear about how Coastal Community got started here on Camano Island. 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Camano Commons Marketplace (https://camanocommons.com/) 
• Iverson Beach (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iverson-spit) 
• Utsalady Point (https://goo.gl/maps/13XQyAkia58e4vVr9) 
• Mabana Beach (https://sunnyshorestudio.com/2016/08/05/beaches-of-camano-mabana-beach/) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• One more Cup of Coffee - Bob Dylan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95cufW4h-gA) 
• https://theottawatavern.com/
• Victory Music (http://www.victorymusic.org/) 
• Baba O’Riley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5rztWa1TM) 
• Deadwood Revival (https://www.deadwoodrevival.com/) 
• South End String Band (https://sesb2009.wordpress.com/) 
• Eric Schweiger (https://schweigerviolins.com/) 
• North Cascades Bluegrass Festival (https://ncbf.fun/) 
• Nashville Number System (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_Number_System) 
• Heron and Crow ( https://www.facebook.com/Heron-and-Crow-600826466970633/) 
• Squirrel Butter (http://www.squirrelbutter.com/Squirrel_Butter/Home.html) 
• Stanwood Food Bank (https://www.stanwoodcamanofoodbank.org/) 
• Email [email protected] if you are interested in learning the Fiddle!  
• Darington Bluegrass Festival (https://darringtonbluegrass.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Lived here for only a year 
• Her husband has lived on the island for over 20 years 
• Julie moved here from Tacoma 
• Find out how many siblings Julie has, hint, it’s more than you think 🙂 
• Has a large family reunion every few years 
• She also has another career that she’s been doing for many, many years. 
• Hear how she has combined her love for music and her career together 
• Julie didn’t start with the fiddle, instead she started with this instrument... 
• She spent some time with an orchestra 
• We also find out how and where she got started with performances 
• When did she finally switch over to the Fiddle from the Viola?  
• What is the difference between Old time and Blue Grass? 
• How did the South End String Band get Started? 
• Also, the South End String Band is over 20 years old! 
• Hear about the current members of the South End String Band 
• Julie also composed a song, that she performed for a friends wedding  
• Find out what the "Nashville Number System" is 
• There is another band that Julie is a part of... 
• Julie is also teaching fiddle if anyone is interested in learning! 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Camano Island State Park (https://parks.state.wa.us/408/Camano-Island-State-Park)  
• Cama Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach) 
• Iverson Beach (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iverson-spit) 
• Camano Commons Marketplace (https://camanocommons.com/) 
• Tapped Public House (https://www.tappedpublichouse.com/) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Future Business Leaders of America (https://www.fbla-pbl.org/) 
• Stanwood High School (https://shs.stanwood.wednet.edu/) 
• Leslie Tripp State Farm Agent (https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/wa/stanwood/leslie-tripp-rn4wr1ys000/map?officeAssociateId=r1v4t4m4np5) 
• Camano Island Coffee Roasters (https://camanoislandcoffee.com/) 
• Shrimp Shack (https://www.shrimpshack.us/)
• Sugar Loaf (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/sugarloaf-1)) 
• Orcas Island (https://www.visitsanjuans.com/about-the-islands/orcas-island)
• MOD Pizza Stanwood (https://modpizza.com/locations/stanwood/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• George describes what Stanwood High was like back in the 1980’s 
• He returned back to Stanwood High in 1994 
• His involvement with FBLA began in that first year 
• There were around 35 events in the competitions when he started, but has grown into around 80 events 
• George tells his favorite experience with FBLA, and what really got him hooked with the organization 
• Hear how well Stanwood High has performed nationally 
• FBLA students started working with Frozen Xplosion at the fair 3 years ago, and they have continued to do a fantastic job 
• Find out how you can get involved in helping this program out 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• English Boom (https://www.camanoislandinfo.com/english-boom-historical-park-1) 
• Ale Spike (https://alespike.com/) 
• Camano Commons Marketplace (https://camanocommons.com/) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Dorsey Fine Art Studio (https://www.jeddorseyart.com/) 
• Jack Dorsey (http://www.jackdorseyart.com/) 
• Adele Campbell Gallery (http://www.adelecampbell.com/) 
• Acrylic University (https://www.acrylicuniversity.com/) 
• Tyee Grocery (https://www.tyeefarms.com/tyee-grocery/) 
• Elger Bay Grocery (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Elger-Bay-Grocery-Gifts-130413980337491/) 
• Coffee and Canvas (https://www.jeddorseyart.com/dorsey-fine-art-studio/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Jed Dorsey is a 4th Generation Artist! 
• His Dad, Jack Dorsey was one of the early artist here on Camano Island 
• Jed did go to college to get a Bachelor of Science 
• Hear the amount of members of the Dorsey children who are artists 
• Jed shares where he draws his inspiration from 
• He explains why light is such a fascinating aspect of art for him 
• Acrylic vs Water Color 
• Why did Jed choose Acrylic? 
• Learn why he stuck with it 
• Jed started Acrylic University because there was nothing like it out there 
• Many artist switch to oils as they move to full time artists, but Jed has continued his artist career with Acrylic 
• He talks about the biggest struggle getting Acrylic University off of the ground 
• Jed talks about the Plein Air event he won, and one that he lost 
• How do you get around painting with Acrylic paint outside with it drying out fast? 
• We also get walked through his creative process for commission paintings 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• English Boom (https://www.camanoislandinfo.com/english-boom-historical-park-1) 
• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  
• Cama Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach) 
• Camano Island State Park (https://parks.state.wa.us/408/Camano-Island-State-Park)  

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Baked Cafe (https://www.thebakedcafe.com/) 
• Linfield College (https://www.linfield.edu/) 
• Camano Commons Marketplace (https://camanocommons.com/) 
• George Motz Hamburger America (https://www.amazon.com/Hamburger-America-State-State-Burger/dp/076246206X/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIko3vxr-o5AIVWh-tBh0SuwOMEAAYASAAEgLEMfD_BwE&hvadid=282687320314&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033400&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10789988625221066990&hvtargid=kwd-475439566481&hydadcr=16189_10354003&keywords=george+motz+hamburger+america&qid=1567096068&s=gateway&sr=8-1) 
• Luis Lunch (https://louislunch.com/) 
• Bob’s Burger Cookbook (https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Burgers-Burger-Book-Recipes/dp/0789331144/ref=asc_df_0789331144/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312168322760&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13023505885853808133&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033400&hvtargid=pla-435494665085&psc=1) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Started with a degree in Business Management 
• Jesse had always had an interest in the arts as well! 
• He built his own real estate empire in Everett, until it all fell apart in 2008 
• Then he worked with Penske as a store manager 
• Next he went into insurance with State Farm and completed their training 
• He ended up finding the spot here at Camano Commons Marketplace 
• Jesse is not the sole owner of The Baked Cafe 
• Why does Jesse keep the customization down on his burgers 
• Hear the history of hamburgers in America 
• Where is the Burger Belt located? 
• They grind their burgers fresh every day and the buns are baked fresh daily! 
• USA is going back to Smash Burgers  
• The Baked Cafe started their main focus on Breakfast Sandwiches, which they still make and are fantastic! 
• Hear the inspiration for the Bob’s Burger-Thon 
• What is his favorite burger from the series? 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Ale Spike (https://alespike.com/) 
• Iverson Beach (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iverson-spit) 
• Cama Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• High on Tacos (https://www.highontacos.com/) 
• High on Tacos Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/highontacos_/) 
• Junior Achievement DECA (https://www.deca.org/) 
• Madak (https://madak.com/) 
• 107.7 The End (https://1077theend.radio.com/) 
• Taco Truck Challenge (https://1077theend.radio.com/1077-ends-taco-truck-challenge) 
• Entercom (https://entercom.com/) 
• Hometown Throwdown (https://seattlewolf.radio.com/tag/hometown-throwdown) 
• Red Fest (https://kisw.radio.com/tag/mens-room-redfestival) 
• USA Today Food Truck Challenge (https://foodtruckmashup.usatoday.com/) 
• Coco’s Cuisine (https://www.facebook.com/651802808545538/posts/-cocos-cuisine-located-inside-jerrys-grocery1331-south-2nd-mount-vernon-wa-98273/665345267191292/) 
• Paddle Pub (https://thepaddlepub7lakes.com/) 
• Las Vegas Taco Festival (http://thegreatlasvegastacofestival.com/) 
• High on Tacos Semi-Truck (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0sbPk5Hqcy/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet) 
• Jerad Larue Freestyle Motocross (https://www.instagram.com/jeradlarue56/?hl=en) 
• Washington Special Olympics (http://specialolympicswashington.org/donate/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIudPtzsWX5AIVF6vsCh0miAHhEAAYASAAEgKE1PD_BwE) 
• Agros (https://www.agros.org/) 
• Jack Gunter (https://www.jackgunterart.com/) 
• Dan Koffman (http://www.artwithasmile.com/Other/meet1.html) 
• Dave Cassera (https://www.casseraartspremiers.com/) 
• The Baked Cafe (https://www.thebakedcafe.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• What does Brian do for his “Day Job" 
• How did Brian get started with High on Tacos? 
• Where did the name come from? 
• Madak created the actual logo 
• Hear about Brian’s first event in 2018, and how he knew he was onto something 
• How did Brian get involved with multiple events including the USA Today Food Truck Challenge 
• What type of student was Brian in high school? And how has it affected his career? 
• Brian has never been a structured person, but hear how he’s worked through that 
• Brian’s describes the perfect taco, and his favorite taco place in this area 
• Where are the tacos? And what does Brian hope to do about the lack of tacos? 
• Brian tells us how he got High on Tacos on a Semi-truck that drives internationally 
• Plus he has his logo on a sponsored Freestyle Motocross Rider 
• Here about the motivation behind High on Tacos that most people don’t know 
• What is Brian’s favorite dog type? And what does he hope to do for rescue dogs as well? 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• English Boom (https://www.camanoislandinfo.com/english-boom-historical-park-1) 
• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  
• Iverson Beach (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iverson-spit) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Jack Gunter (https://www.jackgunterart.com/) 
• Jack Archibald (http://archibaldglass.com/) 
• Shipwreck Coffee (https://www.facebook.com/shipwreckcoffee) 
• Elger Bay Grocery (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Elger-Bay-Grocery-Gifts-130413980337491/) 
• Freedom Park (http://freedomparkassociation.com/) 
• Camano Commons (https://camanocommons.com/) 
• History of Terry’s Corner (https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/in-camano-s-corner/article_415412e8-e5e6-544d-972e-d793e4359b75.html) 
• Island Harvest Stand (https://camanoislandharvest.com/farm-stand/) 
• Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/) 
• Mother’s Day Studio Tour (https://www.camanostudiotour.com/) 
• Ladies Aid (http://utsaladyladiesaid.org/) 
• Chili Chowder Cook off (https://discoverstanwoodcamano.com/calendar/23rd-annual-chili-chowder-cook-off/) 
• Arrowhead Ranch (https://arrowheadranchcamano.com/) 
• Matzke Sculpture Park  (http://www.matzkefineart.com/sculpture-park/) 
• John Ebner (http://www.johnebner.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Here how Mike Nestor got his house on the island 
• He also served during the Vietnam War 
• Find out when Mike officially moved to Camano Island 
• What was the first venture that Mike went into on Camano Island 
• And why it no longer exists... 
• What are the biggest changes that Mike has noticed since being here 
• Mike sold the land for Camano Commons to Jeff Ericson but from whom? 
• How did Freedom Park Get its name? 
• When did schools start popping up on the island? 
• Where did Mike get the recipe for his Famous Caesar Dressing! 
• What disturbs Mike about Camano now... 
• Hear about the first Chili Chowder Cook off and how they kept it going after blowing the circuit! 
• Mike talks about aiming Camano in an artistic direction from the beginning 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Lover’s Leap (Same spot as Lauren Breum’s Podcast (http://camanocommons.com/ep8) But since it’s not public property, I cannot reveal the exact location, but it is on the south end of the island 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Ava by the Bay Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/avabythebay) 
• Urban Trends (https://www.utgallery.com/Default.asp) 
• Cedar and Pine (https://www.shopcedarandpine.com/) 
• Ladders and Lace (https://www.facebook.com/LaddersClothingAndCompany/) 
• Purple Sunset (http://www.purplesunsetboutique.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Lauren went to Washington State University (WSU) 
• After WSU, she got involved with... 
• Where did Lauren get her inspiration for the name of the Instagram 
• Hear how and why Lauren got started in fashion 
• Good business advice on building her instagram following 
• Why did Lauren choose to focus on Instagram instead of a standard blog 
• Who was Lauren’s original photographer for her posts? 
• Lauren uses filters to keep the brand cohesive 
• Find out what the biggest struggle in starting Ava by the Bay? 
• How does Lauren get the right size on Amazon Fashion? 
• Lauren lists some great boutiques in Stanwood! 
• What is the biggest misconception in the fashion industry? 
• Lauren’s advice for non fashionable guys, such as myself 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• The lookout on Camano is not technically public property, so I am unable to list exactly where it is 😞, but I can tell you it’s on the south end of the island 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Terry Greer Inc (http://www.tgreercpa.com/) 
• Boeing (https://www.boeing.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Find out where Mike Dame got his start in accounting 
• Why did he move away from the Aerospace industry? 
• See how he transitioned into a small accounting firm 
• How did Mike connect with Terry Greer, the previous owner of his firm? 
• Hear about how the transition went. 
• Both Terry and Mike committed to making the transition a win for their customers 
• Mike purchased the accounting firm officially in April of 2018 
• What was Mike’s biggest hurdle in the transition? 
• Everyone beside Terry stayed on with Mike 
• What are the biggest misconceptions about accounting? 
• Mike also talks about the interesting trends he sees in this area 
• What is Mike’s biggest failure, and how did he turn it around into a success? 
• We talk about the #1 priority as business owners working with out team 
• What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? 
• Great advice on bookkeeping and accounting conversations 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  
• Came Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://www.saltys.com/saltys-fish-bar/
• https://shop.nordstrom.com/content/nordstrom-restaurants
• http://www.pacificpuddlejump.com
• https://www.farestart.org/
• https://camanocommons.com/

Key Points of Interest:

• Where did Brian start his restaurant career? 
• Find out Brian’s first management job 
• Hear about his very short stint at WSU, and bounced around many colleges 
• Finally graduated from Western and then moved to Hawaii 
• Much of his experience came from his work within the Nordstrom Restaurant 
• Brian explains his viewpoint on management vs leadership 
• Here how he was able to take a trip from Mexico to French Polynesia on a sailboat! 
• After starting with Nordstrom again, he eventually left for FareStart 
• Farestart works with people who come disadvantage pasts, and teaches then culinary skills 
• Discover what Brian is so excited to get Tapped open! 
• Get a sneak peak of what Tapped will have on the menu! 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  
• Iverson Beach (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iverson-spit) 
• Came Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach)