What happens when a former newspaper reporter pivots into Communications and PR… and then becomes one of the biggest champions for women's health and community leadership in the Tri-Cities?

In this episode of Let's Circle Back to That, we sit down with Staci West — former Tri-City Herald reporter turned communications leader at Battelle/PNNL and Bechtel — to talk about legacy, menopause, mentorship, and what it really means to support women.

We circle back to:

• Growing up Seattle-focused and learning to love the Tri-Cities

• Why the Women in Business Conference (800–900 attendees!) matters more than ever

• How menopause is a justice issue — and why we deserve research dollars

• Bone density, colonoscopies, DEXA scans, and investing in long-term health

• Why teenage years are critical for bone health

• How to be a GOOD volunteer (and why flaking helps no one)

• Using nonprofits to build your portfolio and career skills

• Curly hair tips (yes, including blue perms)

• Why subtitles are now mandatory

• Legacy thinking after 50

• Exposing kids to trade unions, nonprofits, and broader career pathways

We also shout out powerful local leaders like Michelle Whitney, Abbey Cameron, Bo Ruff, and organizations making waves in women's advocacy.

If you've ever wondered:

– Why we don't talk enough about menopause

– How to mentor the next generation

– How to volunteer strategically

– Or how to build community intentionally

This episode is for you.

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