Best Drew Zagorski Podcasts (2024)

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To Serve & Protect 47:24

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Meet Chief Stacy Jepson, Beaverton Police Department Stacy Jepson grew up in a blended family way back when that wasn’t a thing… or at least it didn’t have a name. If you’re a person of a certain age, think Brady Bunch… kind of. Stacy’s mom and dad each brought 3 kids into their marriage. Then they added two more, a boy, Todd, and a couple of years…

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Birds of a Feather 59:35

6M ago59:35

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Meet Chris & Dean Hogan of Chick-fil-A Raleigh Hills When you know, you know. Right? That’s what Chris and Dean Hogan both said when asked about how they got together. Now, this wasn’t one of those connections that happened in early elementary school… kind of. And it could never have happened at all. The two did live near each other on the Oregon c…

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Tell Me Your Picture 1:12:03

6M ago1:12:03

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Meet Pauline Lee, Program for Intellectual Empowerment Pauline Lee, even before she came into the world, was putting others' needs ahead of her own. She’s the youngest of 4 kids, the last two being twins, of which she was the younger. But when her mom Nancy went into labor Pauline was the twin who was ready to enter the world first. Then… her siste…

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Grandson of the Century 56:22

7M ago56:22

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Meet Andy Oldenburg, Marsh McLennan Agency His grandfather Don served in World War II, came home, launched a retail empire, and was ultimately named Man of the Century. His dad, John, was an attorney who ultimately rose to become a judge of the county courts. His mom, Dianne, found her space in education, helping people gain their GEDs, and then fo…

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Battling the Big C and a Chamber Update 33:31

8M ago33:31

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Alicia Bermes, President/CEO, Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. Cancer. There’s no way to really prepare yourself when the doctor lays that news on you. Whether it’s your own diagnosis, or that of a family member or friend, it’s a gut punch. Some folks whither when they get the diagnosis. Others stiffen their spine and lean into it. They say no –…

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You Go Where the Road Takes You 30:17

9M ago30:17

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Meet Dick Nichols of the Beaverton Oregon History Association For Dick Nichols, growing up on his parents' farm made life pretty simple. During the school year, it was go to school, then chores. Some extra-curriculars like track – he never finished last, by the way, but mostly it was a list of to-dos for him and his two brothers. Then summer came, …

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Hops, Malt, Yeast… It’s That Simple 1:02:35

9M ago1:02:35

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Meet Josh Johnson of Binary Brewing Josh Johnson’s grandfather, Adolf Leroy, made a simple decision. Instead of getting the milk and bread he went out for back in Nebraska, he hopped on a freight train that landed him in Oregon. If not for that fateful, “simple” decision, we might not have some of the best beer in the area. Like his grandfather, Jo…

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A Chance Encounter at an Open Grave Leads To Opening Doors 56:19

10M ago56:19

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Meet Donna Meeuwsen, Topography Team eXp OK, let’s just address the elephant in the room – the open grave. That’s right. That’s where Donna Meeuwsen’s story begins. It’s where her mom met her dad. No, not at a funeral. Barney Meeuwsen was digging a grave when his future wife Janice happened upon him. It’s where they buried their pasts and started a…

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A Career Crafted by the Family Business 38:30

10M ago38:30

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Meet Kelsey Scotch of Madden Industrial Craftsmen Kelsey Scotch’s grandfather, Ron Madden, came up in the business side of the trades, so he knew that to build anything that would last, you needed to have the right people on the job. When he launched Madded Industrial Craftsmen back in 1988 with his sons, his goal was to serve the building trades b…

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No Duffers Allowed - Aiming for an Ace in Life 1:08:35

11M ago1:08:35

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Meet Steven DaSilva of Timmco Insurance You know, some people just come out that way, right? I’d bet anything… well, almost anything, that when Steven DaSilva was born, he came into the world holding a golf club. The oldest of three boys born to Chuck & Christine DaSilva, he lead the way for his brothers, Joe and Mike, to pick up the sticks and fol…

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The Bridge Builder 1:10:50

11M ago1:10:50

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Meet Nadia Hasan, Beaverton City Councilor Her parents were immigrants. Her dad, Wasim, was born in India, and her mom, Shagufta, was a native of Pakistan. Wasim was a physicist and Shagufta was an MD. They came together through an arranged marriage and eventually found their way to Connecticut along with several other family members. The two start…

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Building a Community of Survivorship 1:33:50

11M ago1:33:50

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Meet Dianne Danowski-Smith of Publix Northwest and Answer2Cancer If you’ve ever been through or alongside someone in a fight with cancer, you know how brutal that battle is, and how much a support circle can make a difference. So many people face that fight alone and many of them may not have the resources – medical, financial, family – to help the…

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Race Walking Toward a Better Community 1:13:46

12M ago1:13:46

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Meet Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg, Beaverton City Council President At a young age, Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg learned the lessons of hard work. She and her siblings would help out their parents when it came to keeping up the building owned by her grandparents. That, and watching her parents, who came to parenthood early, working hard themselves to keep the …

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These Morticians Ain’t No Stiffs 1:13:49

1y ago1:13:49

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Meet Ron & Deborah Threadgill of Threadgill Memorial Services Threadgill Memorial Services 4815 SW Jamieson Road | Beaverton, OR 97005 | ph. 503-526-3952 Nobody wants to think about dealing with a mortician. But when you need one, you want one with a human touch. Not someone that’s more like Lerch from the Addams Family, or a used car salesman. Ron…

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Building an Environment for Progress 1:11:20

1y ago1:11:20

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Meet John Dugger, Beaverton City Councilor John Dugger has always been a joiner, a leader, and an activist. As a kid he was all in on just about every club his high school offered, stepping into leadership roles on many of them. As an adult he activated in the community and the neighborhoods he lived in and decided to run for office. When that run …

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Breaking the Chains of Domestic Violence Gives Voice to a Community of Survivors 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

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Meet Rachelle Scheele of SCARS of Oregon Rachelle Scheele had an idyllic childhood in Southern Oregon. Then at the age of 16, her world was rocked and everything changed in a single phone call. A few years later she found herself in a relationship that led to domestic violence, which she lived through for years. Then she broke free from those chain…

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The Blazers’ Loss is Beaverton’s Win - Jana & Paul Decarli, decarli restaurant 43:04

1y ago43:04

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Meet Jana & Paul Decarli of decarli restaurant When Paul Decarli, a lifer in the restaurant industry, was searching for his next adventure in Hawaii, he never expected it to be back in Oregon. But when the Blazers were in the Western Conference Finals, he couldn't resist making one more visit to Portland to witness the Championship coming to the Ro…

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Ep. 25 - Growing Up in a Real-world Civics Class 1:01:36

1y ago1:01:36

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Meet Jenny Haruyama, Beaverton City Manager The idea of public service has surrounded Jenny her entire life. Her father was a Fire Chief, among other roles. Her mom was a teacher in the public school system – and if you don’t think that’s a public service role, you ain’t paying attention. And that commitment to service permeated her extended family…

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Ep. 24 – Changing Brown Fields to Green, One Cup at a Time 1:02:08

1+ y ago1:02:08

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Meet Amy Saberiyan of Ava Roasteria When Amy Saberiyan was raised by a family and community that valued, encouraged, and supported her in whatever dreams she might have. Thing was she was born and raised in Iran back in the 70s, and when the “cultural” revolution happened, those dreams would no longer be possible. Fortunately, she found her way out…

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Ep. 23 - A Blind Date in Chicago Makes for a Phenomenal Cookie 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

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Meet Grayson Hogard of Grove Cookie Company Grayson Hogard realized when he was in high school that he needed something more to help him find the way forward. That was military school... his choice. He found a place in that environment which lead to his enlistment in the Army Reserves. He also realized when he met a girl named Marie on a blind date…

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Ep. 22 - No Spuds for Dave – Lessons from the Farm, Field, and a High-Tech Career 58:22

1+ y ago58:22

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Meet Dave Chin of Business Coach of Oregon Dave Chin of Business Coach of Oregon grew up on his family's potato farm. Life on the farm was good, but Dave had other ideas. Today he's taking his experience as a farm boy, athlete and high-tech exec and putting it to work for the people he coaches... Links Business Coach of Oregon Dave Chin featured on…

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Ep. 21 - Life is Light 1:10:31

1+ y ago1:10:31

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Meet Stephen Smelley of Goldfinch Consulting and the Survivorscape Project. Stephen Smelley is a guy who lives in the light, and who is all about being resilient. If you didn’t take the time to hear his story and about the things he and his family have experienced, you’d never guess he went through them. And when you get into that story, you’ll als…

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Ep. 20 – True Love, a Glass of Wine, and What Those 2 Guys at the End of the Bar Witnessed 1:15:11

1+ y ago1:15:11

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Meet David Anderson of Syndicate Wine Bar The son of a minister with deep local roots, you wouldn't expect becoming a wine connoisseur and merchant to be the path David Anderson would take. But he did. Along the way he used his background in art to launch a couple of tech businesses, then when a marriage ended, reconnected with an old friend who be…

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Ep. 19 – The Building Blocks for a Happy Life Begin in Marie Osmond’s Makeup Chair 39:02

1+ y ago39:02

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Meet Lynnette Scott of Bricks & Minifigs at Cedar Hills Crossing Who’d have thunk that when Lynnette Scott, owner of Bricks and Minifigs in Cedar Hills Crossing, was a kid sitting in Marie Osmond’s makeup chair, would have gone all in on the world of Lego. Links Bricks & Minifigs at Cedar Hills Crossing Oswego Grill Beaverton Who should we know abo…

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Ep. 18 – The Girl Next Door Brings Life Into Focus 1:05:05

1+ y ago1:05:05

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Meet Craig & Sharon Brubaker of Brubaker Photography and Brubaker Fine Art Photography Craig and Sharon Brubaker have had each other in focus pretty much their whole lives. Together they built a successful business in Brubaker Photography, experienced ups and downs, grew a family, attended an interesting auction, then grew the family again. Links B…

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Ep. 17 – Finding the Light at the End of Dark Tunnels 56:44

2y ago56:44

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Meet Jane Crawford from The Book of Jane Jane Crawford faced several dark tunnels during her life. When she was a child she tragically lost an older brother. After getting married and starting a family, she found herself in an abusive marriage. Not long after she broke free, her daughter was diagnosed with autism. With a fierce determination to fin…

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Ep. 16 – Sowing the Seeds for a Rich Family Life and a Better Community 1:12:00

2y ago1:12:00

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Meet Rich Vial, Candidate for Oregon Senate District 18 Rich Vial has always been about growing things right. Whether it's the family farms, one of the largest legal practices specializing in community associations in the western U.S., his own family, and even the entire community, his sole motivation has been to solve problems that benefit everyon…

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Ep. 15 - A Nowhere Man Gets the Girl and Steps Onto the Main Stage 58:16

2y ago58:16

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Meet Bill Kistler of Active Media. Bill Kistler always felt like he blended into the background, then his Mom handed him the phone and he found his way to the main stage. Links Active Media Murrayhill Taphouse Who should we know about? Nominate someone to appear on Meet Me In Beaverton! Support the show Support the show Support Meet Me In Beaverton…

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Ep. 14 – Hi My Name is Phil, and Mahler Saved My Life 1:07:40

2y ago1:07:40

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Meet Phil Mandel of Ascend Realty and Transworld Business Advisors It's no small miracle that Phil Mandel is here at all. His parents scrambled to escape Nazi Germany in 1939, and if not for his father's maid, he wouldn't have made it out. Then Phil, a painfully shy child, struggled with severe depression and suicidal thoughts... until he attended …

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Ep. 60 - Tuesday, September 11 - It Started Like Any Other Day 16:53

2y ago16:53

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I woke up, went off to the gym, then to work, like any other day. I imagine for a lady named Valsa Raju out in Yonkers, New York, her day started in an ordinary way. September 11, 2001 would not be just another day. I recently visited the 9/11 Memorial and it was as moving as you might expect. I met someone there. Someone who, I also imagine, was a…

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Ep. 13 - Good Samaritan Ministries 53:20

2y ago53:20

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Meet Cindy Womack, International Program Development Director Good Samaritan Ministries is a 501 C-3 nonprofit organization that has been sharing Samaritan love with the world for over 45 years. They provide donation-based mental health and wellness services including one-on-one counseling, family camps, community events, abuse and recovery groups,…

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Ep. 59 - Burnin' Down the House 59:40

2y ago59:40

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When fire strikes, here's what you need to know... My sister, Amy Wagner, lost her family home of nearly 30 years to a fire in the spring of 2020. She's sharing her story of loss, community support, and rebuilding, and how that experience drove her to pay it forward by founding The Wagner Family Fire Fund. The Fire Fund is a non-profit supporting f…

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Ep. 12 - An Enchanted Evening, a Haunted House, and Love Signs 1:05:16

2y ago1:05:16

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Meet Cheryl & Casey Cayton of SignTec Imaging Cheryl & Casey Cayton of SignTec Imaging have been together for over 60 years. They’ve seen it all, and sometimes just felt a presence, in living out the romance of a lifetime and creating signs that lead to success for their clients… Links SignTec Imaging Local Favorites Outback - Beaverton Casa Lola K…

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Ep. 11 – The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 57:38

2y ago57:38

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Meet Chris Ayzoukian, Executive Director The arts were always in the family that Chris Ayzoukian grew up in, so it was almost a given that he’d get hooked early. He pursued an education as a pianist and composer, but a backstage visit to the L.A. Philharmonic tuned him in to a whole new path in the arts. Today, Chris is the Executive Director of Th…

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Ep. 58 - The Baseball Hall of Fame v. The Football Hall of Fame 26:43

2y ago26:43

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I recently visited both The National Baseball Hall of Fame and The Pro Football Hall of Fame. The difference in the feel of them was like going to a family reunion versus a corporate Powerpoint presentation… I'll tell you why. Links The National Baseball Hall of Fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron by Howard Bryan…

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Ep. 10 - A Coin Toss, Perseverance, and Dishing Up the Real Deal 1:08:41

2y ago1:08:41

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Meet Carlos Cortes of Casa Lola Kitchen de Mexico & Grill 68 A coin toss settled the life of Carlos Cortes… and we’re all the winners. That toss brought Carlos to the U.S. where he began a long career in the restaurant industry. As the owner of Casa Lola Kitchen de Mexico and Grill 68, Carlos shares his story and lessons learned along the way… Link…

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Ep. 9 - The 4th Annual La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival 45:09

2y ago45:09

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Raziah Roushan of Tualatin Valley Creates shares details about the upcoming La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival. The event takes place on July 16 & 17, 2022 in downtown Hillsboro in the Cultural Arts District. For all the details visit https://tvcreates.org/lastrada/. Links Tualatin Valley Creates You Don’t Say Ep. 53 – Painting a Colorful Fu…

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Ep. 8 - The Rug Man, Best in Show, Mastering Motherhood, and Stepping Into the Chamber 49:57

2y ago49:57

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Alicia Bermes, President/CEO of The Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce Alicia grew up in a big family, the fourth of five kids. Dogs were and are a big part of her life, and she's got ribbons to prove it. She also excelled in school, finishing high school early and earning Bachelor's and Master's degrees. After college she started a family and home…

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Ep. 7 – From the Peace Corps to the UN to Roller Derby to Helping People Identify Big Rocks 1:05:58

2y ago1:05:58

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The Servant Heart of Whitney Zeigler of Big Rocks Organizing LLC Whitney Zeigler always loved helping people. So she wanted a career where she could make a difference. That path took her overseas and ultimately to Bangkok where she was an advocate for victims of domestic abuse... then a tsunami changed her course. That event brought her home were s…

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Ep 6 – A Broken Home, the School of Rock, and Helping People Live Their Best Lives 1:02:04

2y ago1:02:04

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Meet Karin Calde, Ph.D. ELI-MP of Wildwood Coaching & Consulting Karin Calde was a child of a broken marriage. Her mother left when she was 10 years old, so she had to grow up fast. As an adult, she landed in South Africa as a social justice warrior, and after she returned and started a family, welcomed an Ethiopian child into her family. Along the…

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Ep 5 – From Poverty To Squatting in a Bombed-out Building To Leading a City and Leaning Into Servanthood 55:40

2+ y ago55:40

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Meet Lacey Beaty, Mayor of Beaverton, Oregon As a kid, Lacey Beaty wanted to be a part of something bigger. Her aunt, a newspaper editor, and activist encouraged her to go for it. Just before 9/11, Lacey joined the Army and landed in a bombed-out building in Iraq. She made it home and earned a Bachelor's and Master's Degree. In between, she dove in…

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Ep. 57 - It’s Time To Pull the Trigger on Real Change 25:29

2+ y ago25:29

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I'm past being tired of gun violence. So much that I'm also past being on board with the 2nd Amendment. In this episode I'm laying down facts and data on the most common arguments gun owners make in defense of their guns. But that's not all, I'm also providing what I believe are logical solutions that might allow a gun owner to have a shootin' iron…

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Ep 4 – From RePo Man to the NBA to Tying Knots and Fond Farewells 1:14:47

2+ y ago1:14:47

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Ernie Claeson - Wedding & Memorial Celebrant Ernie's odyssey led him from the RePo business to collections in banking, to the NBA, and then to Costco. Through all of this his faith – he also gave a shot at Youth Ministry – brought him to a decision point. That’s when he decided to help folks tie knots and say their fond farewells, and it’s where Er…

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Ep. 3 - Firefighter, Cop, Elk, Bingo Caller and How to Get a Mouse out of Your Pants - Bob Borra, Caerus Insurance 1:06:15

2+ y ago1:06:15

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Bob Borra of Caerus Insurance has lived a life of service. He's been in uniform twice, once as a firefighter, then later as a police officer. Today he's in the insurance space, protecting folks from a safer distance, and also serving as an Elk, a bingo caller, and as a guy who can help you get a mouse out of your pants. Caerus Insurance l (503) 719…

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Ep. 2 – From Center Field to the Center of the Showroom Floor - Georgie Funk, Koebers Interiors 55:25

2+ y ago55:25

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Overcoming crippling anxiety, Georgie Funk excelled in academics and softball. Now she’s hitting it out of the park as a young mom, and in the center of the showroom floor in the family business, Koeber’s Interiors, where Georgie’s found her juju. Links Koeber’s Interiors Casa Lola Kitchen de Mexico Change 4 Beaverton’s 4 beneficiaries: Beaverton E…

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Ep. 1 – Don’t Do This, Sell Shoes… or Happiness in a Hot Tub – Joe Torretta of Oregon Hot Tub & AllSpa 58:33

2+ y ago58:33

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Early on Joe Torretta dreamed of being the voice of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball club, then was told to go into fashion. Well, he chases that dream and ends up being sucked in by blue jeans and a burping lady along the way, to ultimately a landing in a Beaverton hot tub joint. Links Oregon Hot Tub AllSpa Golden Valley Brewery Submit Your Story …

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Ep. 56 – A 66 Year Old Cold Case, With a Hot Trail – The Grimes Sisters Murders 1:16:58

2+ y ago1:16:58

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Keep the episodes coming! Support YDS today: Support on Venmo l Support on Paypal This Episode Sponsored by: Squarespace – LeftBrainRightBrain Marketing – Constant Contact Mark Wicks grew up in the same neighborhood as the Grimes sisters. As a former investigator, when he started to look at the details of the case, an inconsistency in a person of i…

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Ep. 55 – Elizabeth Steps Out… After 76 Years 1:11:58

2+ y ago1:11:58

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A journey of nearly 80 years leads Elizabeth, a transgender woman, to finally being comfortable in her skin and welcoming people into her truth. Links National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transgender Resources The Trevor Project Trans Lifeline Who Is Lia Thomas? Trans Swimmer Breaking College Records Sparks Debate Amid trans athlete debate, Penn’s …

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Ep. 54 – Canceling the Greatest 22:08

3y ago22:08

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If Muhammad Ali lived in these times, he would be canceled… which would deny us his greatest gift. Canceling people who dissent or drop vile comments and perspectives doesn’t solve anything. Maybe it’s time to cancel cancel-culture. Links Gruden’s Emails Were Collateral Damage in Washington Football Inquiry - New York Times, 10.12.21 Jon Gruden ema…

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Ep. 53 – Painting a Colorful Future with Raziah Roushan 55:34

3y ago55:34

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Once upon a time a kid opened a gallery in her parents’ garage. Her neighborhood supported her by buying her work and encouraging her. Now she’s returning the favor by leading the way to support and foster the arts in her own back yard. Links Raziah Roushan Website Tualatin Valley Creates (TVC) TVC ArtPass (launching 9/20/2021) Nonprofit Associatio…

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