Small Town Conversations

Maleah Larsen tells us how, in the last six years, she went from CHOICE grad to college grad, homeowner, and business owner before she turned 23.  

Marge Valley reflects on a life well-lived.  She worked as a private duty nurse during WWII and married her husband George after a long war-time correspondence.  She also reflects on moving to the small Skokomish Valley in 1946 and how much life has changed over her 93 years.

Jaime Cuzick comes on the show to talk about donating a portion of her liver to Kaylin McIrvin in 2015, and how this decision led to a new career path. 

Kaylin McIrvin comes on the show to talk about being the first live donor liver transplant recipient in the Pacific NW. 

Karen White talks about her years as the SHS dance coach, surviving polio, and the joy of being reunited with the daughter she gave up for adoption

Eric Johnson comes on the show to talk about his life as an endure kart racer, losing both parents by age 32, and his recent battle with alcoholism.

For 5 years, Katie Jones taught sports psychology and resilience to soldiers at JBLM.  Now Katie is brining this knowledge to students at SHS.  Find out how this California native ended up in Union, WA with such an interesting career.

Jamie Mell talks about growing up in a well known family in Shelton and taking a big leap of faith recently by purchasing a local real estate and property management business.

Andy Conklin came on the podcast to discuss all the things he does for the youth in Mason County as well as what it means to be nominated for Citizen of the Year.  Find out who inspires him...

At the young age of 30, Jaron Garza has been nominated as Mason County's Citizen of the Year.  Jaron comes on the podcast to tell us how he went from flipping signs to managing one of the most community-oriented businesses in Shelton.