Coffee with Clark & Karrie

The story keeps on brewing as The Trail Youth Coffee Home continues to grow their programs and the lives that they impact.

Tonya Guinn, Executive Director of Trail Youth Coffee Home shares what's brewing on the horizon for the teens, the tweens and all the great programming in between. Trail Youth was founded in 2014 on the trails in Issaquah Washington, when 3 caring moms took coffee, donuts, and soup to the at-risk teens living on the trails. They were serving more than a hot drink, they were serving kindness and compassion, they were letting the teens know that they cared, that they valued them, and they mattered.

In 2018 they were awarded a grant and makeover through Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe (Dirtiest Jobs), and he surprised these ladies with what is now the Trail Youth Coffee Home. A safe place for teens to get a free drink, hang out, and know that people really care, a place where there are no labels, just words of affirmation.

Trail Youth truly pours into the youth, from a free drink to barista training, mentoring, training programs for marketing, hosting their own podcast (Grounds of Love), AA for teens, activities such as art, poetry readings, D&D meet ups, and much much more. Check out their web site for all the details on how you can be involved, order coffee both personally or for your business, and pour into this amazing organization, www.trailyouth.com

We are excited to once again be joined by Tonya Guinn Executive Director of Trail Youth Coffee Home. Trail Youth was founded in 2014 on the trails in Issaquah Washington, when 3 caring moms took coffee, donuts, and soup to the at-risk teens living on the trails. They were serving more than a hot drink, they were serving kindness and compassion, they were letting the teens know that they cared, that they valued them, and they mattered.

In 2018 they were awarded a grant and makeover through Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe (Dirtiest Jobs), and he surprised these ladies with what is now the Trail Youth Coffee Home. A safe place for teens to get a free drink, hang out, and know that people really care, a place where there are no labels, just words of affirmation.

Trail Youth truly pours into the youth, from a free drink to barista training, mentoring, training programs for marketing, hosting their own podcast (Grounds of Love), AA for teens, activities such as art, poetry readings, D&D meet ups, and much much more. Check out their web site for all the details on how you can be involved, order coffee both personally or for your business, and pour into this amazing organization, www.trailyouth.com

In this episode, Tonya shares her personal story of loss and how this impacted her life driving her passion to give back, to be there for others and to provide avenues that encourage youth.  Her love of family also assisted and directed her to the work she is currently doing through the Trail Youth Coffee Home.

Sit back, pour yourself a cup of deliciousness, grab your tissue and get ready to be blessed through Tonya's vulnerability as she shares the importance of faith, family, and finding her way to live through adversity.

Welcome to Episode 2 with Jeff Moors. Jeff continues to share his story, one of community, family, and following your heart to pursue in life what you are passionate about. From singing on top of a table, to finding his passion and purpose both in his personal and professional life, Jeff continues to encourage others to find their purpose.

As a Relationship Manager with Prostar Insurance, Jeff uses his skills and lifetime of experience to look for ways to encourage and lift up his customers. As the VP of Client Engagement with Love the Process a Leadership and Personal Development Company, he drives that purpose home as he meets people where they are and challenges them to grow, change, and become stronger. Jeff provides a path to take first steps towards healing and strengthening their belief in themselves and what they can overcome and accomplish as they learn to Love the Process that they are in. Jeff will challenge you to do the same.

So, when you find your love don't be afraid to dance on the table, when you find your purpose don't be afraid to take a risk and go out and live it, and when you find good BBQ, be sure to get a seat at the table.

Meet Jeff Moors, a friend, a mentor, a helper, and a corn husker who enjoys barbecuing, being goofy and loving life. Jeff is a husband, a father, a man of God and an experienced human when it comes to life! Jeff cares deeply for his family and the community that he lives in. This stems from a strong connection to his roots that began deep in the corn fields of Nebraska. Learning how to live and lead through adversity began at a young age for Jeff, being diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.

Sit back, relax and tune in as Jeff shows you how to go out and be you!

Join us as we continue the conversation with Mike Flood, on Community, Commitment and Kindness. More layers revealed, more insight given, more laughter and more doggy love for Aurelia!

Greeted with a firm handshake, Mike immediately turned his undivided attention to me. His quiet demeaner, his humility, the soft cadence of his words made me feel at home from the first time that I met him. Well, at least I think he was focused on me and not on his favorite guide dog. He waited somewhat patiently and finally asked permission to meet Aurelia. From the first time we met, I discovered so many amazing layers to this humble man.

A Seattle native, Mike attended Washington State University and later earned his Master's Degree in Education from the University of North Carolina. He owned and operated an agricultural flying service in Fort Scott, Kan., and served as a pilot in the Coast Guard flying C130s, Dassault Falcon jets, and H60 Jayhawk helicopters. Mike also managed Search and Rescue Operations in Alaska among many other levels of leadership. Mike may have retired as a Commander in 1996 after 20 years in the service but he continues to serve and honor those who are currently serving and the veterans that gave so much to our country. He serves on the boards of the King County Municipal League, Camp Patriot, and Be Kind Snoqualmie Valley. Mike also happens to work for my favorite football team and has served as the Vice President of Outreach and External Affairs for the Seahawks since 1997.

Mike has been awarded the Outstanding Service to Veterans from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Person of the Year from the United Negro College Fund, and "I Care About Kids" award from Mentoring Works Washington.

Take some time to listen and get to know the person that I consider to be a great friend, he is dog approved and one of the most compassionate people I have met.

Greeted with a firm handshake, Mike immediately turned his undivided attention to me. His quiet demeaner, his humility, the soft cadence of his words made me feel at home from the first time that I met him. Well, at least I think he was focused on me and not on his favorite guide dog. He waited somewhat patiently and finally asked permission to meet Aurelia. From the first time we met, I discovered so many amazing layers to this humble man.

A Seattle native, Mike attended Washington State University and later earned his Master's Degree in Education from the University of North Carolina. He owned and operated an agricultural flying service in Fort Scott, Kan., and served as a pilot in the Coast Guard flying C130s, Dassault Falcon jets, and H60 Jayhawk helicopters. Mike also managed Search and Rescue Operations in Alaska among many other levels of leadership. Mike may have retired as a Commander in 1996 after 20 years in the service but he continues to serve and honor those who are currently serving and the veterans that gave so much to our country. He serves on the boards of the King County Municipal League, Camp Patriot, and Be Kind Snoqualmie Valley. Mike also happens to work for my favorite football team and has served as the Vice President of Outreach and External Affairs for the Seahawks since 1997.

Mike has been awarded the Outstanding Service to Veterans from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Person of the Year from the United Negro College Fund, and "I Care About Kids" award from Mentoring Works Washington.

Take some time to listen and get to know the person that I consider to be a great friend, he is dog approved and one of the most compassionate people I have met.

Larry's story continues as he shares more about growing up with the example of his parents showing him a path for his life and how he can live life with intention, giving back, showing up and making a difference. Join us as we learn more about the legacy that Larry strives to honor by following in his mom's footsteps honoring her heart and her ability to #BetheAnswer. Hear more about his family, and his father, the extraordinary man he was, and how lived his life, leading by example, lifting others up both in life, in business, through leadership and a deep desire to make a difference.

Be sure to go to the webpage below for more inspiration, Ted Talks, books, stories of travel, building homes, and blogs. Larry continues to serve with compassion and kindness bringing others with him. Remember always that someone has to be the leader, will that be you? Go out and make a difference, #BetheAnswer!

For more information on Larry, go to LarryJ.Snyder

Meet Larry Snyder, Larry is an amazing friend and honestly one that I believe would literally give the shirt off of his back to one in need. An extraordinary man who genuinely cares about those he serves, and Larry literally serves thousands of people.

Growing up in a family full of sisters, it was those lessons taught to him by his family that have crafted him into the man he is today. Giving back is a life lesson that he accredits to his mom and his dad. Larry is a man of many hats, so whether building schools in another country, collecting socks through a drive-up window at Starbucks, inspiring others with a Ted Talk or writing books and blogs - Larry continues to serve with compassion and kindness. He loves to spend his time elevating others, which includes putting on another hat, a top hat which has become his signature when auctioneering to raise funds for organizations that he believes in. Larry will be the first to tell you that we can all make a difference, just #BetheAnswer!

For more information on Larry, go to LarryJ.Snyder

Life has always been in the everyday moments for Bruce Hudson. Today we continue the journey with Bruce as he shares his life, his love of family, his love of community and his desire to create and capture memories for the next generation through adversity, through loss and through life.  

From the simple everyday moments, the imperfections of life, and the magic of building life on each of those moments - Bruce shares his heart and invites us all to see how he navigated life when life once again hit hard - Finding Beauty in the Everyday Moments.

To contact Bruce Hudson

Office: 425.282.4646

Check out Bruce's book The Relationographer 2.0, 

Hudson's Portrait Studios

Bruce Hudson is a Seattle area native who from a very early age understood the meaning of living a full life, the importance of capturing time, and framing moments into memories.  As a professional musician and educator, he had the opportunity to play with such greats as Bob Hope and Seattle’s own Kenny G! From 1978 to 1982 he was a band director at Tahoma High School in Maple Valley, WA.

Today, as a nationally recognized professional photographer, he’s had the opportunity to photograph President Bush 41, Governor Gary Locke and his family, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson, music legend Marvin Hamlisch, nighttime radio personality Delilah and her family, Alan White (drummer for the band Yes) and recently Mikey Dolenz of The Monkeys, not to mention he photographed our wedding!

Before all of this, Bruce was a young man planning a life with his high school sweetheart Sue.  That life took twists and turns as he and Sue began their journey from high school to photographing weddings to beginning a photography studio and starting a family.  

Bruce is noted as the Relationographer, he is a speaker, an author, an award-winning photographer, but more importantly Bruce is a family man. He is a great friend, a board member, a dog enthusiast, and a man who shares his life fully with others while inspiring them to capture each moment, frame by frame, creating memories that tell stories; stories that will resonate for generations to come.  

Join us as Bruce shares his story and gives us focus into what living a Colorful Life really looks like up close and personal. 

To contact Bruce Hudson

Office: 425.282.4646

Hudson's Portrait Studios