In this episode, Corey sits down with artist Joe Seymour to explore his connection to Coast Salish and Acoma Pueblo traditions. From carving paddles and making drums to large-scale public art installations, Joe shares his journey of cultural reclamation, artistic expression, and the responsibility of passing knowledge to future generations.

Check out Joe's work here: https://joeseymourart.com/

Views on Fifth Salmon Project: https://joeseymourart.com/portfolio/views-on-fifth-salmon-project/

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It's 2025 and we're kicking off the new year with Meg Martin and returning guest Keylee Marineau, Homeless Response Coordinator for Thurston County, to discuss topics of homelessness as a public health crisis and methodologies in counting those sheltered and unsheltered.

Thurston County’s Winter Clothing Drive is now collecting donations at the Old Olympia Fire Hall from 10am to 2pm on Fridays, until Jan. 24th, 2025. 

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayThurston/photos/winter-clothing-drivedonate-new-or-slightly-used-winter-clothesthurston-county-p/992497409576165/?_rdr

To get involved, check out https://www.facebook.com/icountthurston/ or https://www.unitedway-thurston.org/volunteer for upcoming volunteer opportunities. 

Watch this episode on our Youtube page: youtube.com/@interfaithworksthurstoncou4970

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In this episode, Corey sits down with Lara Crutsinger-Perry, a Pastor at United Churches of Olympia to discuss the work of the organization and Lara's experience and relationship with faith and religion as a queer woman.

Watch this episode on our youtube page: youtube.com/@interfaithworksthurstoncou4970

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In this episode, we sit down with Katie Strozyk to discuss current trends in the opioid crisis, overdose prevention, and current resources for support.

Get involved at https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/public-health-and-social-services/disease-control-and-prevention/opioid-response/opioid-response-task-force

WE’RE BACK! 

It’s been a few months, but Lean in Olympia is back! We’re refreshed, we’re renewed, we’re in a new location, and we’re ready to connect with you!

Today, we’re diving into what’s been going on behind the scenes, as well as the future of the podcast. We also tease up what you can expect at the 50th Anniversary Celebration for Interfaith Works coming up later in September!

Meg and others in connection with Quixote Village give Honor to loved ones they have lost during the pandemic. Community members speak out to memorialize their loved ones and their fondest memories. Please join us in remembering the lost but not forgotten.

Corey sits down with local Author David Scherer Water to discuss his book "Making Sense Of Olympia" and his inspiration behind it. David speaks about his humor as well as his work from non-fiction to fiction.

In this special episode of Lean In Olympia Meg & Corey sit down together to have a chat about handling grief, loss and honoring people's lives in their work with the community.

On this episode Corey sits down with Meg Rosenberg from Window Seat Media! Meg is a local community member, public servant, and theatre artist deeply invested in the South Sound and building dialogue that sparks equitable social change. Their professional work has focused on public and nonprofit organizational development, education policy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In continuing her discussion on what the City of Olympia is doing around its response to housing and homelessness, Meg sits down with Stacey Ray Director Strategic Planning & Performance at the city!  They talk about the comprehensive plan for the city is, how it's made and what it entails!