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- managing burnout, how to take a vacation, and other workplace tips with Amber Simonsen
We're bringing back some great workplace advice by republishing one of the most downloaded episodes of the weekly, featuring Amber Simonsen - Founder of A Better 40 and Director of Passenger Service Systems Integration for Alaska Airlines.
About guest Amber Simonsen - Commercial Portfolio Director, Alaska Airlines & Founder, A Better 40
Amber has spent the bulk of her career as a professional project manager, and being the go-to person for getting the big ideas turned into a reality. And while she loves the thrill of synthesizing complex information, building a great plan and getting things done, she likes helping others succeed even more.
That’s why she started A Better 40. The lessons she's learned from consulting in the tech field, leading major system design change for government organizations, and delivering game changing products for one of the country’s favorite airlines are TOO good not to share.
Learn more https://abetter40.com/
Buy her book Next Week Will be Better: Amazon
About Host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Show Links:
Tamara Murphy Passing
Seattle Times article
New Starbucks CEO
Geekwire article
Seattle NOW podcast episode
Burnout
FRIED podcast
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
36 min - week of dec 23: Nicole DeNamur - Sustainable Strategies & Climate Aligned Law
Top Stories:
1. What is a "healthy" building?
No article
2. Amazon doesn't have enough space for RTO
GeekWire article
3. Hyatt Lake Washington sells after bankruptcy
PSBJ article
Seattle Times article
About guest Nicole DeNamur - Owner, Sustainable Strategies and Owner, Climate Aligned Law:
Nicole is the owner of Sustainable Strategies which provides sustainability consulting services. She is also the owner of Climate Aligned Law, a climate focused law firm. She is an Affiliate Instructor at UW in the Deptartment of Real Estate and she is a former board member of AIA (American Institute of Architects).
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
45 min - week of dec 16
Solo episode! News - where are they now?!
Top Stories
1. Visit Seattle - event recap about FIFA 2026
PSBJ article
2. Kroger Albertsons update
Seattle Times article
3. Expedia spy cameras update
Seattle Times article
4. HomeStreet Bank and FirstSun merger update
PSBJ article
PSBJ article (analysis)
5. iCap Ponzi scheme update
PSBJ article
6. Boeing layoffs
PSBJ article (layoffs)
PSBJ article (737 production)
7. Seattle colleges merge
Seattle Times article
8. FTC vs Doxo lawsuit update
GeekWire article
OPENINGS
Museum of Illusions - open now
WeRise Wines - ALMOST ready
In-n-Out - "by 2025"
Other
Sara Silverman TikTok
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
24 min - week of dec 9: Elaina Morris - Ascend Hospitality Group
Top Stories:
1. Voodoo Donuts comes to Seattle
Capitol Hill Seattle Blog
2. Local sushi place re-opens after viral TikTok
GeekWire article
3. The restaurant minimum wage debate
Seattle Times article
4. Seattle can't recycle glass due to one company
Seattle Times article
About guest Elaina Morris - Founding Partner, President & CEO, Ascend Hospitality Group
Elaina has been President & CEO of Ascend Hospitality Group for about eight years which represents Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi in Bellevue and is the parent company of Stanford's. She was also the founder of the indoor playground WiggleWorks Kids. And before that, she had a history in the corporate world as Global Account Management. Elaina serves her community as a trustee on the Washington Hospitality Associations’ Education Foundation, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, as well as Rainier Athletes, and is a member of YPO Seattle.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
50 min - week of dec 2: Emily Cantrell - Seafair
Top Stories:
1. New Seafair leadership
Seattle Magazine article
2. Mayor wants fewer cars in Pike Place
PSBJ article
PSBJ article (more local visitors)
3. Potential legislation for night clubs
Seattle City Council Blog
4. Are corporations actually helping non-profits?
PSBJ article (opinion piece)
About guest co-host Emily Cantrell - President & CEO, Seafair
Prior to being the President & CEO of Seafair, she was the COO and then interim CEO of PROVAIL, a multi-million dollar non-profit serving those with disabilities. She was the VP of Operations and Strategy at Greater Seattle Partners which is a public-private partnership to improve the region’s economic development. Then a host of hospitality/tourism jobs and if you scroll back far enough, a news producer for KOMO TV!
Emily was a Foundation Board Member for the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, she is currently on the board of the World Trade Center and on the board of the Washington State Chapter of International Women’s Forum known as IWF – where you have to be the highest ranking woman in your organization to even be a part of.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
38 min - week of nov 25: Alex Halverson - Seattle Times
Top Stories:
1. FTC might come after Microsoft
Seattle Times article (Alex's article)
2. Elysian closes Georgetown location
PSBJ article
3. SLUT stays, for now
PSBJ article
4. Capital gains tax stays
Seattle Times article (WA tax - Alex's article)
Seattle Times article (Seattle tax)
5. Sears is closing
Seattle Times article
About co-host Alex Halverson - Business Reporter, Seattle Times
Prior to his role as a Business Reporter at Seattle Times he was a Tech Reporter at the Puget Sound Business Journal and a Senior Producer at Seattle PI. Alex has also been featured on KUOW's Week in Review.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
34 min - post election therapy
In this special episode, Rachel sits down with with a therapist to help her sort out her post election emotions. She is joined by Alex Iani - Therapist for King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (and her old roommate).
The one story we cover: Boeing strike ends
Seattle Times article
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
25 min - week of nov 4: Jake Whittenberg - King 5
Top Stories:
1. The role of TV news in politics
no article
2. Jeff Bezos pulls Washington Post endorsement
Geekwire article
Jeff Bezos statement
3. CEO accused of fraud skips town
Seattle Times article
Seattle Times article (update)
4. Boeing workers deny offer
PSBJ article
5. New semi-pro Ballard soccer team
Seattle Times article
MyBallard article
About guest co-host Jake Whittenberg - Morning News Anchor, King 5
Jake has been working at King 5 for about 15 years. Prior to this he was a reporter/anchor in Columbus, Ohio and in Billings, Montana. He was also a Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree in 2020.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
37 min - week of oct 28: John Cook - GeekWire
Top Stories:
1. How GeekWire started and the state of journalism
no article
2. Uber interested in acquiring Expedia
GeekWire article
3. Microsoft and OpenAI relationship rocky
GeekWire article and NY Times article
4 AWS CEO says something controversial
GeekWire article and Seattle Times article
5 Laser weed company raises $70M
GeekWire article
About guest John Cook - Co-Founder & Publisher, GeekWire
John launched GeekWire in 2011 with co-founder Todd Bishop. Prior to this he had a long history of working in tech journalism.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
42 min - week of oct 21: Caitlin Braam - Yonder Cider
Top Stories:
1. Ethan Stowell to open pickleball club
PSBJ article
2. Yonder Cider: From garage to taproom
No article
3. Nordstrom talks about theft
PSBJ article
4. China Harbor returns
Seattle Times article
About guest Caitlin Braam - Founder & CEO, Yonder Cider:
Caitlin founded Yonder Cider in 2020. Prior to this she worked at Angry Orchard as a Brand Strategist and before that she was the President of Seattle Cider Company & Two Beers Brewing. She has years long history of working in PR and broadcast journalism.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
46 min
About the weekly seattle
From the publisher's feed
Every episode Rachel Horgan and her co-host will explain the top Seattle business news stories of the week in a casual yet informative way. They will discuss why it matters to you, what it could mean…
for the future, and other insights. This podcast is for anyone that wants to know what is going on in the local business community without having to read the entire newspaper.