Exploring Washington State

Keith Barnes Founder and Master Distiller of Bainbridge Organic Distillers joins us for this episode.

Opening in 2009 with a focus of only producing only organic products.  Bainbridge was the first distiller in Washington State to be USDA Certified.  They are the only distillery in Washington State to be 100% Organic.

Keith is also collector of old alcohol with a collection several hundred bottles of whiskeys dating back as far as the 1870's. The inspiration he draws from tasting the vintage whiskey helps create the current products that Bainbridge is selling.  Currently Keith is documenting his year of Whiskeys on his Instagram account names myyearofwhiskies. 

We talk about Japanese whiskey and Keith provides a ton of information. Keith explains about Mizunara wood and how it is crucial to his Bainbridge Yama Mizunara Cask Single Grain Whiskey.  The village of Yama on Bainbridge Island was the inspiration for creating this Whiskey which has won multiple awards including Worlds Best. The story of how the Whiskey was created and how it helped fund the archaeology project at the Yama Village on Bainbridge.

It is obvious that Keith is passionate about Whiskey and spirits in general. He is also a proud resident of Bainbridge Island.  Lots of stories and great conversation during this episode.  If you're a fan of craft spirits you need to try Bainbridge Organic Distillers products.

There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.  

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In this episode Justyn and Tori Cozza join the podcast to chat cats and Spokane. Yes, they literally herd cats for a living.  Well, actually they run a coffee shop that has cats available for adoption.

The Cantina opened in June 2020 and at the time of this recording they have successfully placed 528 cats!  They had an original goal of 100 cats in a year and they have blown that goal away!

There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.  

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Steve Aliment a long time Seattle area musician  joins us to chat about music, our lack of attention, golf, coffee and more.

Steve shares his song writing process from concept to published product. Using technology Steve is able to actually record virtually vs using tape back in the day.  Using the technology available today Steve is able release music much easier and quicker than ever before.

Steve shares some of his favorite venues to hear music and to perform music. The Spanish Ballroom is top of his list for places to hear music live today.  Back in the day Astor Park in Seattle had perfect sight lines.

The story of how Steve was reeled into joining the Fighting Cocks with Steve Pearson and Mike "Wanz" Wansley.  Really a humorous story.

Some other takeaways......

Gamble Sands is the best golf course in Washington State.  -Steve Aliment

Food recommendations in Seattle  from Steve.   They all look AMAZING to us!

I really enjoyed by conversation with Steve and I know you will enjoy hearing what he has to share.

There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.  

Jamie Hunt and Holly Robinson joins us to discuss Amaro.  Fast Penny Spirits is a distillery in Seattle that focuses on making Amaro.  

Amaro is a  bittersweet liqueur that can contain dozens of ingredients.  Fast Penny uses over 45 ingredients to create their products. Holly and Jamie share the journey from kitchen sink to their own distillery in Seattle. 

Just some of the ingredients used to create Amaricano.

The ingredients are locally sourced and sustainably farmed. The attention to detail is evident throughout the entire process.

This episode opened my eyes about Amaro. Before the episode I purchased two bottles and had a tried them before recording.  The flavor profile was amazing.  Jamie and Holly share some recipes that will show off the complexity of the Amaro. You can find some recipes here. I strongly recommend the Shakerato!

This woman owned business has their roots deep in the philosophy of giving back to the community. You will hear about their Non-Profit partners and how they help empower women.

I enjoyed my time with Jamie and Holly and I know you will enjoy this episode as well.  Cheers!

There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    

Howard Behar past President of Starbucks Coffee Company International and author of It's Not About The Coffee and The Magic Cup joins us on this episode.

It was an honor to have Howard Behar as a guest on the podcast. The stories shared during this episode will inspire you to be a better leader, employee and person. 

Howard tells stories about his journey at Starbucks from working for free before being hired to see if he wanted to work to the company to opening the first Starbucks in Japan. The story of how the Frappuccino was developed is example of how you move forward and try something even if you are met with resistance.

This was a friendly conversation and Howard was so open and generous with his time.  He is a wonderful storyteller. If you are a fan of Starbucks, Howard Behar, or business this is a must listen to episode.

There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.   

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In this episode we are joined by two members of the band Sweet Thang and the Stumblers.  Terri Moss is the lead singer and Mark Wuesthoff is the pedal steel player. The other members of the band are Troy Moss,  Phil Suggs, and Kevin Dale. 

Sweet Thang and the Stumblers is a new group of old friends with a love for writing and playing original old-school roots music. The band takes their inspiration from Fam Jam’s, jam sessions with friends and family where everyone takes a turn leading songs. They continue this Fam Jam tradition with each member contributing with songwriting and singing, specializing in lush 3 part harmonies.

Terry and Mark were great to talk to.  Fun fact Sweet Thang and the Stumblers were the first live music we were able to see since the pandemic!  It was so much fun to get out and see the band play live. If you get the chance you should absolutely go and check them out. Here is a link to their website.

There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.   

In this episode Savannah Taylor and Amanda Maurice join the show and we chat about their coaching program for women  embrace your WILD.

Amanda and Savannah guide their clients back home to their own inner wisdom. During this episode they share lots of wisdom and concepts like holding space for their clients.

It is obvious that Savannah and Amanda are passionate about coaching and helping people
"hear" their own language.

We had a lot of fun recording this episode both Savannah and Amanda are a lot of fun to chat with.  If you've ever thought about joining a coaching program you should absolutely check out their coaching program.

There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.   

There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.   

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Molly Moon Neitzel is the woman behind the iconic Seattle ice cream shop, Molly Moon’s. 

Molly gives a look beyond the counter and into the reality and history of Molly Moon’s. From the ingredients behind our favorite flavors to the process of creating and making your favorite scoop of ice cream.

You’ll understand just how much Molly knows ice cream after listening to her fond memories of getting ice cream with her grandfather, to the days scooping ice cream in high school and college. Her passion and experience with ice cream is unlike any other. 

The podcast is also a sneak peak into the world of an employee at Molly Moon’s: benefits, positions, values and skill sets.

Get to know the stories behind the shops, iconic flavors, and values of Molly Moon’s by listening to this podcast. 

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If you want to read or listen about some of the many places to explore in Washington State, the Explore Washington State website is the perfect resource to get you onto your next adventure. 

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