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Anthony Gill is an Economic & Development Professional and Writer at Spokane Rising, an urbanist blog, focused on ways to make our city a better place to live. His work lives at the intersection of economic development, urban planning, and civic advocacy, and is all about developing an equitable economy where everyone can have a share in the region's prosperity. 

You can find Anthony’s column in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene living magazine at spokanerising.com and on Facebook and Twitter.

From stressed out single mom to international best selling author, Kumiko Love has "been there, done that" - and she wants to help you get from living a life of scarcity to a life of abundance. As The Budget Mom, Kumiko has helped thousands of people figure out their budgets and go from 'barely making ends meet' to living the lives of their dreams. We talk about what inspired her, her journey, plus what living a life of abundance means to her.

Huge thanks to our local sponsor, 1889 Salvage Co! Do you love vintage, from furniture to books and everything in between? If so, visit 1889 Salvage Co. on Monroe to check out their incredible selection of high quality, unique vintage items from one of kind clothing, rare and out of print books, and so much more. Visit 1889SalvageCo.com for more information.

Her new book, My Money My Way, is out now and can be picked up at all major retailers plus local retailers like Auntie's!

Adding a new child into your life can be a stressful and sometimes isolating experience, which is why Spokane Mama was created - to alleviate mothers' feelings of stress, alienation, and give them an opportunity to meet other moms in their community. We chat with Spokane Mama President Kym Bartlett about her move to Spokane, why she became involved with Spokane Mama, and upcoming Spokane Mama events that you can participate in!

Shout out to our delicious sponsor, Made With Love Bakery! If you're looking for delicious baked goods, plus tea and coffee, in the heart of West Central, visit Made With Love Bakery! MWL Bakery offers tasty treats like scones, pop tarts, cookies and much more. Plus, get a drip coffee for just $1! Visit MWLBakery.com to see what's cooking.

For more information about Mom's Nights Out and the upcoming Community Connection Expo, visit SpokaneMama.org/Events

In this episode, we talk to Brennon Poynor is the owner of Spokast Productions - a podcast production company located here in Spokane, but that’s not all he’s known for! In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Brennon is also a Bloomsday Ambassador, a running enthusiast, and much more.

Have you ever arrived at a new city and wondered how you might fit in and create your own community? In this episode, Erin and Melissa chat with Sid of the Wayward World Podcast about his theater background, how he pivoted during COVID, and his plans for the future.

Erin and Melissa chat with Christine Burns of Posted Consulting all about starting a small business in Spokane! What inspired Christine to start Posted Consulting, and what are her plans for this year's Spokane Small Business Convention?

In this episode, Erin and Melissa chat with foodie extraordinaire Kris Kilduff all about his unique approach to business, the food scene in Spokane and more. Plus, don't miss his expert picks for Inlander Restaurant Week!

We’re big fans of local media here in Spokane, and in this episode, we’re chatting with Good Morning Northwest anchor Destiny Richards. Chances are you’ve seen Destiny and her incredible news stories on KXLY, from her finding the helpers segments to her coverage of Scarywood. We chat with her about what inspired her to become a journalist, her favorite stories of 2021 - and you won’t want to miss what she has to say about her pandemic hobby turned passion!

In this episode, we chat with Whitney Jacques of Verdant Hare Farm about the beauty of local community-supported agriculture (CSAs), how to improve the quality of your own home garden, and how local farms impact the local ecosystem.

In this episode, Erin and Melissa chat with Alyssa about the inspiration behind her business, Skin Savvy, three things you can do to improve the quality of your skin right now, and Alyssa's plans for expansion in the future.