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Have you ever granted a wish for someone? If not, you have the opportunity to with local nonprofit Wishing Star Foundation! In this episode, we talk to Cindy Guthrie, the Director of Community Partnerships for Wishing Star Foundation, about what it's like to become a Wish Conductor, the incredible work that goes on behind the scenes at Wishing Star, and upcoming events and opportunities for you to get involved with this inspirational organization.

Learn more about the Wishing Star Foundation here: https://wishingstar.org/

Intimidated by all of the beauty and makeup trends you see on Instagram or TikTok? Wondering what the difference is between contouring and bronzer? Whether you're a makeup pro or a complete newbie, there's something for everyone in this conversation with makeup artist Alexi Sage.

Book an appointment with Alexi here: https://www.alexisage.com/

In this episode, Erin and Melissa get a behind-the-scenes look at The Farms Chicks 2021 season with founder Serena Thompson. We talk about the best tips for attending The Farm Chicks event, where Serena finds inspiration, and what to look forward to with this year's event!

The Farm Chicks Vintage Fair takes place on August 21 and 22, 2021. Learn more about the event here: https://thefarmchicks.com/fc-vintage-fair/#visitor-info

In this episode, Matt Dinsmore discusses Direct Primary Care in Spokane: what it is, how it works, and how it's patient-centered (not insurance-company directed.) He discusses how this health care method improves the patient-provider relationship while lowering the overall cost of health care. If you've ever felt like you were rushed at a doctor's appointment, thought our healthcare system was 'broken' or dysfunctional, you won't want to miss this episode!

Learn more about Matt and Direct Primary Care here: https://mydpcclinic.com/providers/

In this episode, we chat with Senior Vice President of the Spokane Indians, Otto Klein, about the team’s expanding season, community initiatives, and new projects like Operation Fly Together.

Visit the Spokane Indians at SpokaneIndians.com

In this episode, Erin and Melissa talk with Chef and Restaurateur Ethan Stowell about the challenges of opening not one, but two new restaurants in Spokane, WA. We talk about his new Spokane restaurants, Tavolata and Bosco, why he chose Spokane, and what's next for him.

Have you ever heard of cohousing? If you're interested in connection, community, and/or environmentalism, you won't want to miss this episode with Mariah McKay and Bob Francis of Haystack Heights, Spokane's first cohousing community. We talk about the cohousing community ethos, what draws people to Haystack Heights, and more!

Erin and Melissa talk with 2018 National Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning, about her incredible path beginning with the Peace Corps in Armenia to National Teacher of the Year. We also talk about the monumental changes education has gone through, particularly in light of the pandemic, and Mandy's perspective on the future of education in Spokane and the surrounding area.

This episode may not help you get to the front of a 2232 Ceramics line any time soon, but you will hear from Brooke Martinez (the creator behind 2232 Ceramics, some of the most popular and always sold-out ceramics in Spokane) about how she got started in pottery, where she finds inspiration and more. Brooke also shares tips on how you can get your hands on some of her work in upcoming sales!

Erin and Melissa chat with Tanya Goodall Smith of Workstory Media about the power of storytelling when it comes to branding. We talk about what local businesses should be aware of when telling their businesses' stories, how a professional branding session can set you up for success, plus Tanya shares some exciting news!

Want to learn more about the power of storytelling? Make sure to check out our previous episode with Pia Hallenberg here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN3ZQ2_1Cyw