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Camano Voice episodes

  • Building a Strong and Sustainable Economy: Insights from Sharon Sappington, Executive Director of the Economic Development Council for Island County

    In this podcast, Sharon Sappington, the Executive Director of the Economic Development Council for Island County (EDC), talks about her diverse career in various industries and countries. The EDC is a nonprofit organization that helps businesses create more jobs and enhance the economic vitality of Island County.


    Sharon shares her experiences in working with different industries such as marketing, tourism, and technology, and how these experiences helped her in her current role as the Executive Director of the EDC. She also discusses the challenges that the EDC faces in helping local businesses, including limited resources and the need to balance economic growth with preserving the natural beauty of the region.


    Throughout the podcast, Sharon emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnerships in promoting economic development. She discusses the various programs and initiatives that the EDC has implemented to support local businesses, including workshops, training programs, and funding opportunities.


    Overall, the podcast provides valuable insights into the work of the EDC in building a strong and sustainable economy for Island County, and the role of collaboration and partnerships in achieving this goal.


    Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

    • EDC Island County ( https://www.iscoedc.com/ )
    • Sharon Email ( [email protected] )
    • RAIN Catalysts Website ( https://www.raincatalysts.org/ )
    1 hr 7 min
  • Breaking Down Barriers: Making Counseling Accessible with Dan Abshere, Founder of Camano Counseling

    Episode Summary:

    In this podcast episode, we talk with Dan Abshere, the Founder of Camano Counseling, who practices on Camano Island. Dan has a passion for making counseling accessible to as many people as possible and is working on different ways to achieve this goal. We discuss his journey, the work he's doing in the community, and his efforts to improve accessibility to counseling services. Join us as we delve into his mission and how he's making a difference in the lives of people in his community.


    Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Camano Counseling ( https://www.camanocounseling.com/ )
    • S.T.O.P.
      • Stop
      • Take a Breath
      • Observe
      • Proceed
    • Keys to Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08M7JpLpl4
    57 min
  • Satin-Deseree Arnett - Creating Equity for All Children through the Stanwood Alliance For Equity (S.A.F.E.)

    Episode Summary:

    In this podcast episode, we chat with Satin-Deseree Arnett, the cofounder of Stanwood Alliance For Equity (S.A.F.E.). Satin-Deseree has been working extensively with the school district to ensure the safety of all children regardless of their backgrounds. Through her efforts, many positive changes have already been implemented, and we discuss a success story of S.A.F.E. Join us as we explore her journey and how she's making a difference in her community.


    Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Stanwood Alliance For Equity Facebook Page (
    • Article about the Football game ( https://bit.ly/3xDLIvm )
    • Welcome to Camano Island Podcast  Ep 12 ( https://camanoisland.org/podcast/ )
    1 hr 5 min
  • David & Maggie Booth - The Art of Pivoting: How Artist Amigos Adapted to Thrive During Uncertain Times

    In this podcast episode, we explore the story of David and Maggie Booth, founders of Artist Amigos. Having moved from Florida to pursue their dream of being full-time convention artists, the pandemic hit and forced them to pivot their plans. Artist Amigos now focuses on helping artists print their work and ensure that it looks as stunning in print as it does on the original. They also offer professional printing options for business needs. Join us as we delve into their journey, challenges faced and how they pivoted their business to thrive in uncertain times.


    Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Follow Artist Amigos on IG ( https://www.instagram.com/artistamigos_printing/ )
    • Work with Artist Amigos ( https://artistamigos.com/ )
    1 hr 14 min
  • Beth Erickson - Exploring the Artistic Diversity of the Featured Artist of the Month for February!

    Episode Summary:

    Beth Erickson is the Featured Artist of the Month for February 2023! She is a mixed-media artist, and is always up for trying something new! You may have seen some of her acrylic pours, which is one of her more unique artistic outlets, but she also uses water color, acrylic, and many more mediums.


    Be sure to stop by the Loft during February and early March 2023 to check out her work!


    Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Beth Erickson Website - https://bethericksondesigns.com/


    Check out the Camano Voice Link Tree ( https://linktr.ee/camanovoice )

    41 min
  • JewelAnne DelRey - Unlocking Your Brain's Potential

    Episode Summary:
    JewelAnne DelRey is the owner and founder of The Brain Connection. She has worked as a counselor, and studied psychology, and her current business uses all of her past experience and more in brain training! She uses a Dynamical Neurofeedback System to help your brain regulate itself! 


    For those who listen to this podcast, if you are interested in trying the Brain Training system, she is offering my listeners $25 off their first session! So be sure to check it out if you are interested, and let her know you heard about it from this podcast!


    Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

    • The Brain Connection ( https://thebrainconnection.net/ )
    51 min

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Camano Voice is the BEST way to stay up to date on things around Camano Island, hear about old and new businesses, and learn a little history about the island. New episodes every Tuesday!