Collective Creations Podcast

Paula Williams left Tacoma at 17 to pursue a career in Hollywood, working as a model, actress, bookkeeper for Death Row Records, and Head of Production for Larry King Live. But behind the glitz, she witnessed the industry's darker side. As one of the original silence breakers in the case against Harvey Weinstein, Paula helped spark the #MeToo movement and has since dedicated herself to advocacy. Now back in Tacoma, she serves on the board of Rebuilding Hope, working to support survivors and create change in her hometown.

In this conversation with Paula, we talked about more than just her silence-breaking, moving from some crazy Hollywood stories into advice on recovery and rediscovering yourself in your 50s.

Listen to this hilarious and heartwarming interview now!

Find Paula on Instagram @instapaulagram

Nurhaliza Mohamath, or Liza, is a food justice advocate and the Food Justice Manager at Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC). Born in Saigon and raised in South Seattle, she is deeply connected to her Cham heritage and works to reclaim and preserve her culture through food. With degrees in Sociology, Economics, and Business Administration from Mills College, she brings an intersectional approach to food sovereignty, working directly with BIPOC farmers to secure funding, policy support, and infrastructure for equitable food access.

Liza also helped relaunch her family’s restaurant, Salima Specialties, the only Cham Halal women-owned restaurant in the Pacific Northwest, creating a space for cultural representation through food. Beyond advocacy, she mentors youth in Rainier Beach, guiding them through farm work, restorative justice circles, and leadership development. For Liza, food justice is about more than just feeding people—it’s about liberation, resilience, and reclaiming narratives.

Follow Liza on Instagram: @nurhaliza.mohamath | @rainierbeach_foodhub