PDX Story Project

My guest on this episode is Cody Goldberg. 

Cody is a Father of two, and proudly serves as the executive director of Harper’s Playground. Harper’s Playground inspires vital communities by creating inviting playgrounds for people of all abilities.

You can register for their summer fundraiser on their website. 

Denise Williams is a licensed CADC III Licensed addictions counselor, offering free mental health counseling for ANYONE in need, regardless of their situations or ability to pay. 

You may have seen Denise at Deadstock Coffee selling her Portland-famous butterscotch cake, or Trap Cake as it's been nicknamed by those that love it. She's also popped up at PDX Bakers Against Racism and a number of other bake sales, raising money to fund her counseling services. 

You can donate to Denise's Gofund me HERE, or find her on Instagram at instagram.com/confrontingthestorm. You can also find her at Deadstock on the first Saturday of every month selling Trap Cake and being awesome. 

My guest on this episode is Christina Malone. Christina is a national level powerlifter who is working to break down the stereotypes of bigger bodied athletes, sharing her life story about the barriers and struggles she's experienced. She's also helping others work through body image struggles through peer to peer coaching, media articles, podcasts and more. As she says, "start living for your body, not against it"!

You can find Christina on Instagram at @c.sharp85 or at her website, christinalifts.com. 

Christina has also been featured in numerous publications, like Willamette Week & Scary Mommy 

On this episode, I sit down with Hussein Al-Baiaty. Hussein is an entrepreneur, a refugee, an author, a podcast host, and an all around incredible human being. Born in the south of Iraq, he and his family fled the country in the wake of war and unrest, and ended up spending four years in a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia. 

After his family landed in the United States in 1994, he eventually attended Portland State University, studying architecture, graphic design, and business, before founding The Printory, and later his current business, Refutees. 

You can find and support Refutees by buying merch from Refutees.com

My guest on this episode is Mark “Goose” Guzman. Mark is the founder and operator of MealsonusPDX, a non profit dedicated to providing healthy meals for those who need them most, and no charge. Their motto is “one love, no hate, no discrimination.”

My guests on this episode are Brandy Memory & Tonya Daniels. Brandy & Tonya are identical twin sisters, and co-founders of Project48. 

Project48 exists to ensure that foster children who are in their most fragile and vulnerable moments have access to high quality items to help allow for an easier transition. In 2019, nearly 2,000 kids came through the foster care system in Multnomah, Washington, & Clackamas counties. That’s an average of 160 kids a month. And the first 48 hours are an incredibly vulnerable time for foster children. Project48 provides high quality BRAND NEW goods and necessities for kids aged 7-21 who are coming into the foster care system. 

You can find Project48 on Instagram at instagram.com/project48inc 

Extra note #1: You can find Brandy & Tonya's interview on the Kelly Clarkson show on the Project48 website, or on YouTube HERE 

Extra note#2: You can register for the "Cocktails & Mocktails for a Cause" Event in partnership with Dregs Vodka HERE 

Extra note#3: You can donate to Project48's Amazon & Target registries on the DONATE page on their website

My guest on this episode is Angel Medina. Angel is a Mexican-American entrepreneur, coffee importer, roaster, cafe operator, and as of recently restauranteur.

He is the owner of Reforma Roasters, La Perlita, and the highly acclaimed República, all based in Portland.

Angel is a champion of Mexican history & culture and a leader in his Latinx Community. His vision to bring together BIPOC folks into one place comes to life every weekend at his La Perlita and Republica, both located in Portland's Pearl district. These spaces have become a hub for the Latinx community, bringing folks together from all over the Portland area.

You can find Angel on Instagram at instagram.com/smalltimegenius