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Athina Via has been a savvy and fashion forward girl since she was little. Growing up in Spokane, she returned after college to surge a new path in town, helping small business owners get their social media off the ground. Now running her own social media agency, House of Social, Athina Via is sharing her story and why social is so important today.

The Shades of Motherhood Network is a local non-profit restructuring the birth and postpartum health community in Spokane and beyond. Stephanie Courtney, Executive Director of the Shades of Motherhood Network, explains the history of black women's health and why having support today, is more crucial than ever. Sharing the exciting events during Black Maternal Health week too, please enjoy this important and eye opening conversation with Stephanie. 

Learn More About the Non-Profit: https://www.theshadesofmotherhoodnetwork.org/

Black Maternal Health Week 2026: https://www.theshadesofmotherhoodnetwork.org/bmhw2026

Brandon T. Jones, KREM 2's morning reporter, came from Florida to make his mark on Spokane. East coast adjustments to early mornings in Spokane, Brandon shares how he first came to fall in love with Spokane and what kept him here for multiple contracts. Now, as a reporter and a father, he opens up about balancing dreams and raising young boys. 

Serving over 100 nonprofits in the Inland Northwest, Project Beauty Share is a popular and sought after non-profit in our community and beyond. Providing basic necessities to women, listen as Julie Farley, executive director and founder shares how women in Spokane utilize the empire she has built. 

Sitting down with Jess Walter, NYT Best Selling author, TNW chats with him about his upbringing and life in Spokane. From his travels to his writing, Walter highlights his career, how he managed to be a father and novelist, and how his newest book being adapted into a netflix series, So Far gone. 

If you haven't seen "Train Dreams," take everything off your calendar to do so. With so many Spokane shots one won't know what to do with- "Train Dreams," is a beautiful and empathetic story of that shows grief and life in a way that you can't look away from. Marc Dahlstrom, the production and project supervisor sits down with Jordy to talk about the movie set and Oscar nominations.

He is known for many movies and many roles in the motion picture scene. Today, he is playing himself in a conversation with Jordy, where he walks down the memory lane of his comedy inspiration, making it to Saturday Night Live and playing roles in some of America's funniest productions. Now, he is on his nationwide comedy tour, taking the stage in Spokane this week- please welcome, David Koechner. 

In this episode, travel enthusiast and expert Darla Forsnes takes us behind the scenes of travel planning as the creative force behind 5 Charms Travel. We talk all things wanderlust — from crafting custom itineraries to turning travel dreams into reality — plus hear Darla’s favorite destinations, travel tips, and what makes a trip truly unforgettable. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical advice for your next adventure.

Join Jordy and Remarkably Bright Creatures author Shelby Van Pelt as they talk about her journey into writing, motherhood, her Spokane connections, and what it’s like to see her book brought to life on a movie set.

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Fashion Week Spokane is working to transform our city into a hub of creativity, culture, and of course, couture.

In this episode, co-founders Mackenzie and Sophia share their mission to build a community rooted in diversity, art, and self-expression — plus a behind-the-scenes look at the September 6th model boot camp and open casting, the highly anticipated Spring 2025 show, and the stylish surprises coming this winter.