How do you turn a stressor in your own life into a bustling business that serves needs nationwide? In this episode, Angela Vranich, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Little Spoon, shares her journey on identifying gaps in the market and building a company focused on fresh, organic, and easy meals for little ones. Get her insider tips on colla…

What does it take to thrive in the ever-evolving music industry? In this episode, Lydia Asrat, founder and CEO of 10Q Management, shares her journey from pursuing her passion for music to becoming a trailblazer cultivating top artists in a male-dominated industry. Lydia discusses the importance of staying genuine as you build a brand, identifying t…

What does it really mean to be your “authentic” self? Sometimes understanding who you are and finding your purpose are the biggest obstacles to growth. In this episode of Unscripted With Amy Somerville, coach and trusted guide Rocky Garza shares his insights on understanding your identity, strengths, and the importance of vulnerability—and its domi…

What does it take to build a sustainable, mission-driven organization? That question becomes even heavier when it’s a topic people don’t want to believe is happening more often than we think—and in our own nation. Jessica Munoz, philanthropist and entrepreneur, sits down with Amy Somerville to discuss how she is building resources in the fight agai…

What if you could overcome the fear of the unknown and create your future today? In this episode of Unscripted, Amy Somerville joins Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt to explore how our curiosity and creativity shape who we become years from now—and how you can start to cultivate your ideal future now. Gain insights …

Ever felt the pressure to be perfect, especially as an entrepreneur? Ali Webb, founder of Drybar, joins us to give an unfiltered look at her journey from stay-at-home mom to beauty mogul. In this episode, she reveals the personal sacrifices, financial struggles, and emotional rollercoaster she faced while building her $255 million empire. If you're…

Ever felt the entrepreneurial itch but were afraid to take the leap? In this episode of Unscripted with Amy Somerville, Brittany Driscoll, the visionary behind the revolutionary massage concept Squeeze, shares her journey from Drybar executive to successful entrepreneur. Learn how she identified a gap in the wellness market, harnessed technology, a…

Tired of feeling like your health is a constant battle? Did you know your mouth could be the missing link to feeling your best? Acclaimed oral health expert and wellness pioneer Dr. Gerry Curatola reveals the shocking connection between your oral health and overall well-being. Discover how a balanced oral microbiome can boost your immune system, gu…

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur struggling to build your business from the ground up? Or maybe you’ve hit a rough patch and are feeling demotivated in your current venture. Joining us in this episode of Unscripted are Jessica Sepel and Dean Steingold, co-founders of JS Health. Learn how they took their Aussie-born wellness brand from a startup to …

Are you ready to break through your limits and become the best version of yourself? In this episode of Unscripted with Amy Somerville, we’re joined by Lori Harder. Lori shares her journey from unhealthy habits to fitness expert. Learn about authentic connections, vulnerability, and self-forgiveness. This episode is packed with valuable insights for…

Want to turn your startup into a multimillion-dollar powerhouse? Join Amy Somerville as she interviews Natalie Dawson, bestselling author and co-founder of Cardone Ventures, a company that skyrocketed to over $100 million in revenue in just three years! Natalie shares her invaluable notes of wisdom on: Building high-performing, scalable teams The i…

How do you learn to grow from grief? In this episode of Unscripted, Amy Somerville is joined by author, speaker, and paragon of resilience–Karen Allen. Together, they discuss and share insights on what it means to be resilient, the therapeutic power of gratitude, and the pivotal role of mindset in overcoming life's challenges. They analyze the crit…

How can the dreaded topic of taxes be transformed into an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs? On this episode of Unscripted, Amy Somerville is joined by tax guru Tom Wheelwright, a visionary entrepreneur and best-selling author, as they show you how the tax code can be your ally in financial independence. Discover government programs and strate…

How do you define success? On this episode of Unscripted, Amy welcomes a very special guest, Kerrie Lee Brown, the editor-in-chief and VP of Media for SUCCESS magazine. Kerrie brings her nearly three decades of experience to the forefront, sharing deep insights into the evolving world of personal branding and audience growth. Kerrie’s journey from …

On this episode, Diana interviews director/performer extraordinaire Brian Clemente about Spring Awakening at SLOC, the power of Charlie Brown, and Great Comet (!). Plus, we play a very special Broadway FMK! Theatre mentioned in this episode: Spring Awakening at SLOC Musical Theater, Jan 19-28: sloctheater.org Into the Woods at Fort Salem Theater, A…

JR Lilly is seemingly one of the most connected people in East Portland! He is a cornerstone member of our community and a member of the Dineh (Navajo Nation). In this conversation, JR sets the tone by framing his identity by introducing himself from an indigenous worldview and how that framework of collectivism differs from individualism. He grew …

Diana and her husband Jeremiah travelled to NYC to see Here We Are, the final Stephen Sondheim musical! Hear all about it in this episode.על ידי Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker

No, it's not a ghost, it's the return of the Theatre Forks podcast! Taking turns, Diana talks solo about life in New York and her top 5 theatre experiences since moving. Theatre mentioned in this episode: GGFCT: The Dark Heart of Poe, Frozen Jr., You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: ggfct.com SLOC: Spring Awakening: sloctheater.org…

Rich Waggoner has been writing songs since he was a teenager in Parkrose. He shares his nostalgia for the Parkrose he knew, and we preview four of his original songs about growing up in Parkrose. For more info about Rich Waggoner and Parkrose Life, check out the show notes for this episode at parkroselife.com/nostalgia-rich-waggoner-podcast You can…

Self care is self knowledge, self care is not selfish, self care is community care. I've learned so many things on my Journey creating this podcast and today I want to share of the biggest ah-ha moments I've had in season 3! Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal …

What is the difference between equality and equity? Today I'm chatting with Dr. Nicole Charles about embodying equity in our personal and professional lives. In this episode, we talk about how to continue (or pick back up) anti-oppression and anti-racist work, how we can use our learning and unlearning, and how to take an active role in dismantling…

How do you ethically exist in a capitalistic society? How do you resist a system that promises to sell us the solution to our loneliness, burnout, and sadness? Today I'm chatting with Mao Beckett about how capitalism promises to validate us but ultimately fails on that promise. We discuss how to navigate and thoughtfully exist in this system, no of…

Have you ever felt unwell but couldn't figure out why? Wellness is something we often think of in terms of our physical body and we don't make the connection between our emotions and their effects on the physical body. In today's conversation, Amy Ruth shares the connection between our emotions and the body and how to identify when unprocessed emot…

Many of us dream of leaving our 9-5 jobs and pursuing our passions by starting our own businesses. However, taking that leap can be scary and overwhelming. That's where Michele Dickinson comes in. Michele is a business mentor and life coach, and someone who has successfully transitioned from corporate life to running her own business. In this episo…

Many of us have been conditioned to believe that our weight is the most important factor in determining our health and self-worth. But what if we could shift our focus away from weight and towards other, more holistic measures of well-being? In this episode, Samantha shares her own journey towards de-centering weight from releasing the BMI to intui…

What do the stars have to say about the coming year? Crystal B breaks down the astrological forecast for 2023 and shares how we can use this information in our self care journey. That's a wrap on season 2 of The Journey. I'll be back in your ears mid-February 2023, take care of yourself in the mean time (you're worth it!) I'm wishing you a restful …

Winter can be a tough season, especially if you suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Today I'm sharing my journey with SAD and bringing you self care tips that will help you embrace this season and move through it with more ease. Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram We…

I'm a little under the weather this week so I've dug into the archives to bring you a conversation I really needed to revisit. Holiday shopping season is in full swing and that can mean spending gets a little out of control. That makes this the perfect time to dust off our financial self care knowledge and remind ourselves of our goals. Original Sh…

Today Mao and I are unpacking Moon Juice and how modern wellness brands use cultural appropriation to sell us a happier, healthier lifestyle. And we circle back to the origins wellness has in snake oil and the medicine shows of the 1880's and how the tactics brands use to sell us wellness hasn't changed much. We also talk about self care as a radic…

Wellness is a trillion dollar industry today, but have you ever wondered about the origins of our modern day wellness? Buckle up because today I tell Mao how wellness started out with medicine shows and snake oil in the 1800's (no snakes were harmed)! And then Mao tells me how modern wellness has become "goop-ified" in the image of Gwyneth Paltrow.…

Self care is a word we hear a lot these days but have you ever wondered where the term originated? Does self care have it's origins in beauty marketing or is there a deeper, richer history to uncover? Today I'm giving you a brief history of the concept of self care, from the medical world to The Black Panthers, to the wellness craze of the 80's to …

Beauty products are the gateway for many of us into deeper self care, but with so much misinformation, fear mongering and eco-washing out there, how can we feel confident in the purchases we are making? Science has the answers! Whenever I'm in doubt about science claims around my beauty products I turn to Michelle! Michelle Wong is a chemistry PhD …

Sometimes elaborate, ritual self care can feel really out of reach when our energy levels are low. Today I'm sharing my low energy self care practices when an elaborate routine feels overwhelming and I'm talking about why self care won't always look the same for everyone. Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Conn…

This show is about going beyond beauty products but it was born from a love of skincare! My passion for skincare is really what opened the door to deeper self care and through skincare I've learned so many important life lessons. Someone who inspired me to think about skincare from a more soulful level was Jude Chao, the blogger behind Fifty Shades…

"Sports honestly saved my life," Gary Muzzy says in this conversation without any hesitation. For many years he has coached swimming and water polo at the youth and high school levels for both his organization Blue Crush and for Parkrose High School. As a swimmer herself, Gary's mother got him and his twin brother Larry in the pool at a young age. …

My journey to loving the skin I'm in hasn't always been easy. My skincare hobby helped me deeply understand myself but it's also brought up difficult feelings I need to sit with in order to really love and be comfortable in the skin I'm in. Today I want to share where I'm at so far in loving this skin. Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follo…

Today I'm sharing where I went, what I did and what I learned on my solo trip to Greece! Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz Alakai for the theme song and big thank you to Keo Pisey Studio…

RSVP to the live stream Q&A here https://lu.ma/iatqubik Jonathan will be moderating your questions for me about YouTube, being a creator, mental health and self care! The live event is happening July 14th at 5pm EDT/2pm PDT Watch this interview on YouTube Check out more interviews Jonathan has done with creators on The Videocraft Show Presented by …

Today I'm chatting with the astrologer Crystal B to learn how we can use the stars and planets to learn more about ourselves and our life path. Crystal shares her astrological wisdom on why you should move beyond just your sun sign, why you should read your rising (ascending) sign horoscope first and how you can gain emotional insight by reading fo…

Today I'm sharing an update on my burnout. I describe the professional and emotional burnout I've experienced and the changes I've made to feel better. I also discuss my relationship to productivity and how burnout brings up some feelings of shame (and how I'm shifting my mindset away from that). And I share my a-ha moment for deep burnout healing.…

Have you ever felt stuck in your head and disconnected from your body? You aren't alone! In today's conversation with Samantha Nagel we talk about taking an embodied approach to the self care journey and how emotions are held in the body. A INHC certified health coach, Sam shares some techniques to help us get back into our bodies, tips to set ener…

I met Officer Eric Zajac sipping coffee at the Rossi Farms barn. I expected police might be a bit guarded in this season of being heavily criticized yet undersupported to meet our community's high expectations. Eric struck me as open and down to earth, so it was an honor to interview him. He shares about growing up in a nomadic military family, stu…

Today I'm getting personal about my journey to discovering and living my purpose. Just a few short years ago I felt really lost, stuck in a career that didn't allow me to use my natural talents and gifts. I was miserable because I didn't feel like I had a purpose in life. After soul searching and personal work I slowly started to shift my mindset a…

Mao Beckett is back on the show and today we're talking about the healing journey. As a therapist, I wanted to get Mao's perspective on how to start healing in our lives, our work places and even healing our ancestral lines and inner child! We also spend some time talking about Reiki and how it has helped both of us on our self care and healing jou…

It's official! Season 2 is coming to your feed May 2nd! Make sure you're following this podcast wherever you are listening so you don't miss an episode! Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Follow The Journey on Instagram Connect with me: YouTube Instagram Website Personal Development Books I Recommend (Affiliated Link) Thank you so much to Naz…

Since so many people in Parkrose know of Annette Stanhope and have benefited from her work in the community but don’t necessarily know her well, I wanted to ask Annette about her life and interests before and outside her life in Parkrose. She grew up in a musical family in Issaquah but spent a lot of time at her grandmother’s house in… Parkrose! He…

As the Life Skills Lead Teacher at Parkrose High School, Jake Dorr helps students with a range of challenges such as autism, Down syndrome, and other learning disabilities. He uniquely designs learning opportunities for his students based on their Individualized Education Plans (IEP). He also works alongside other Parkrose faculty so students with …

Sara Edmond looks for every opportunity she can to serve others, particularly people experiencing homelessness and women in the residential program she completed herself, Shepherd's Door, which is in the Russell neighborhood where she now lives. I met Sara while volunteering at a Compassion Connect health clinic hosted by Gateway Church (also in Ru…

Grab your journal, today I'm sharing an exercise that not only allows you to set your intentions for the new year but also allows you to deeply reflect and release this year. Season 2 will be coming early spring 2022! Have a question? I want to hear from you! Leave me a message or voicemail here Help support the show at Buy Me a Coffee Connect with…

Every birthday I take some time to reflect on my life. I wanted to share with you all the lessons I've learned (some the hard way) in my 32 years of life. And I want to share one wish I have going into my 33rd year. Season 2 will be coming early spring 2022! Have a question? I want to hear from you! Leave me a message or voicemail here Help support…