Stacy Connects…with Stacy Heller

After a LONG hiatus, Stacy welcomes friend, client, and newly minted author Tennyson Jacobson to the show. Tennyson, her husband Kyle and their family survived a traumatic double home invasion on Mother’s Day 2013. After years of healing and recovery, curiosity and vulnerability and a heaping heartful of hope and resilience, Tenny trusted what her gut told her and put words to paper to share her s...

Stacy welcomes Creighton Hilstad-Haan back to the pod to talk about the trends for fall into the holidays you’ll see at Henry Harrow in Wenatchee, WA. Before that Stacy talks about how her summer went (reflective) and shares a 3-part Ism inspired by therapy and life. After discussing whether they shower daily and cold pizza, Creighton dishes on what’s in store: from spiced nuts and syrups, bougie...

As a kid Chris Wolf went to Camp Lawrence on Lake Winnipesaukee, Stacy’s first camp experience is as an adult on Lake Osoyoos. Chris sees himself as a hero whereas Stacy prefers to be the more interesting sidekick. Chris’ spirit animal is a wolf, Stacy’s is TBD. What they do have in common is a love to talk, creative thinking, and an appreciation of what a big impact small steps make. His approach...

Ever wondered if it’s the client or the consultant who’s really calling the shots? Join me this week to explore the stylish world of Bruce Pflaumer and Michael Bruce Image and Interior; and discover why when you work with them, it's all about you. Bruce also announces the unveiling of their brand-new, not-quite-finished-yet online presence. With spontaneous and stylish quips and tips. Tuck in for...

Stacy survived Covid with a brush and a set of watercolor paints; and not to be flippant, but she can now paint a cartoonishly cute ladybug. Her guests are Dr. JD Wyneken and Ashley Knebel, both Human Potential coaches and co-hosts of the podcast  Staying Power . Meant to be a shared experience exploring resilience after the choices we make in life and work, JD and Ashley bring their own humanity,...

Welp, the diner dream is dashed, as Kirra Sherman said, that which is meant for you should not have strings.” But thanks to guest Jaynie Wetherbee, the owner/operator of The Well & Table in Issaquah, WA I still got to talk about running a restaurant. In fact, I fangirled SO hard I forgot to do the Icebreaker until the end, but that’s because Jaynie and her team have created a space that celebr...

This episode is essentially a mash up of Don’t Ask Me to Talk (DAMTT) and STACY CONNECTS. It starts with the story of Coal versus a bobcat in which Coal loses 4 lives at once. Stacy’s -Ism is about curiosity, while Eric shares one about how, “sometimes things are better.” After an icebreaker (inspired by DAMTT’s Wheel O’ Topics) Stacy and Eric go into full DAMTT mode. Eric lets his feelings about...

At the start of the program between her banter and -Ism, Stacy sets the tone and theme for her conversation with Debra Poneman. Debra is a best-selling author and internationally renowned success and anti-aging expert. She’s also the mother of two children who by staying true to their gifts, found personal and professional success. From her roles in transcendental meditation, Say Yes to Success fo...

She’s a Hunter and a Gatherer She’s also my guest and in agreement with me about juices! If you listen, you’ll understand and meet Ashley, owner and (smooth) operator of Ash Intel Agency. The -Ism this episode was about lying which aligned perfectly with Ashley’s skillset as a Private Investigator. I had so many assumptions about what she does, which means I had even more questions to ask than nor...

Catherine Bhattachar is an idealistic ideator and I’m here for it. She also convinced me to add a prefab burger to our (maybe) diner menu with two simple words: decision fatigue. She and her co-founder started Tiny Earth Toys with a mission to reduce toy waste and increase imaginative play, leaving behind nothing but memories. When their business model shifted, they didn’t go into a ‘blind panic,’...

Some people are good at a lot of things, others have the creative energy to do a lot of things, Liz Hampton is both. The owner of Lupine Home Services, Liz Hampton, came to me recently to talk about how to best pursue some other side interests she has. This episode gives some insight into how I work with clients; brainstorming, ideating, and tapping into who clients are to best serve their passion...

Not everyone thinks it’s great which is why I was eager to chat with Aditya Mehta about his experience coming to the states from India via Canada. But first while discussing the icebreaker topic of whether we’ve become too picky because of dating apps, Adi shared that his marriage was arranged marriage. Naturally I had lots of questions, but they’ll have to wait for next time (and Adi’s wife)! Our...

Amy Kugler is a media executive, writer, and the founder of BEAM. She welcomed me on her show of the same name and unsurprisingly we ran out of time! It was such a great conversation, we decided to continue it here. Beam is a podcast about sharing the stirring stories around motherhood and caregiving that often go unsaid. We laughed, we cried (read about Leela and Jerrell Ward here: https://people...

Ben Stein says it’s the first step to getting what you want. Mary Gleason and her husband did just that when it came to choosing where to retire. Mary shares the decision-making process she and her husband went through and how the move has impacted their family, friends, and relationship (with themselves and together). Speaking of together, Stacy starts the show with a discussion about driver/pass...

Or culture according to A.R. Rahman. If only that applied to work culture too! Stacy welcomes Marilyn Milano to the pod, Marilyn is pianist who unrolls her TP from the bottom. Despite this, she and Stacy have a dynamic and honest conversation about what it’s like to age in the workplace, forcing many 50+somethings to pivot professionally. It’s not all serious talk, Eric plays a sample of Marilyn’s...

Stacy welcomes Creighton Hilstad-Hahn to the pod. Creighton and his husband Eddy “are purveyors of modern-day provisions,” which is to say they own and operate Henry Harrow in Wenatchee, WA (a highly curated retail playground specializing in creative, cozy, and curious finds). Creighton shares his career trajectory, proving retail  is  a career, risks  can  bring reward and chickens came first (at...

Stacy welcomes Michelle Chu to the pod, Michelle is a Certified Arborist with SavATree. Stacy’s proclivity for randomness shines in this episode as she asks Michelle questions ranging from facts about Simon Le Bon, to why her pear tree isn’t producing fruit, and her thoughts about Stacy’s rain barrel idea to help manage wildfires. Michelle answers all those questions and more including how she got...

After a month-long hiatus Stacy is back. In this first episode, Stacy shares that while on break she examined her motivation for doing a podcast; doing a deep dive into whether she’s trying to “be someone” or just be herself. She also chats about what changes she’s making including that it will be released every two weeks instead of weekly. To connect with Stacy, go to https://www.stacyconnects.co...

For her last LIVE radio show on KKNW Stacy welcomes a bunch of characters she calls family. Speaking of characters, Bethany from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation inspired Stacy’s -ism this week. A short lesson on how to find STACY CONNECTS and random banter close out a three year run on radio. After a short break, Stacy will be back as a podcast only in 2024 if you want to stay connected, to...

We revisit a past episode for this week's edition of Stacy Connects. Pete, Annie, Will, Grace, and Charlie chime in to talk about the origin of some of their favorite holiday traditions, food and stories. From holiday travel fails with a John Cena wax figure and fried smelts a la Poppu for The Feast of The Seven Fishes to the annual reading of Father Christmas and watching Fred Claus – it’s the He...

Stacy shares her observations and weekly-Ism which touches on the importance of faith over common sense, especially around the holidays. Then she and guests, JD Wyneken and Eric Reider spend the rest of the program chatting about holiday movies, breaking them down into various categories. The touch on classics like, “It’s a Wonderful Life” and the new classics like, “A Christmas Story,” animated m...

Stacy is getting into the holiday spirit or will die trying! She shares a recipe for “crack” chicken, the relatable struggle of trying to corral adult children for a holiday card, and the frustration of shopping in your closet when you’ve gained weight from said chicken. She’s joined by the Michael Bruce Image Consulting team, her co-hosts on their show, Wisdom from the Wardrobe. Expanding on thei...

Stacy is back live this week! After a no-news update on Percy, some hinky holiday haikus, and a STACYISM about being “done” versus being mad which proves a perfect lead-in to guest, Dr. Becky Bell of Common Ground Conflict Solutions. Dr. Bell is back on the show to talk about ways to reduce familial conflict around the holidays and according to her, it all starts with taking a hard look at ourselv...

Since we prerecorded this week for Thanksgiving 2023 (I am grateful for my listeners!), there’s more time to chat with my friend and guest, Dave Nelson. As a former professional “tech guy,” Dave took a personal and professional leap to pursue his true calling, music. Already accustomed to the production side, the risk came from stepping out of his ego, allowing himself to compose music without jud...

Happy Anniversary! It’s been three years since that fateful drive with Stacy Harris to Oroville, WA when the decision was made to do a radio show and a legit Batsquatch sighting occurred. Stacy and Stacy (along with Eric and Dave) reflect on the evolution of STACY CONNECTS; from discovering her voice and embracing her love of using it, to deciding how to use and share it best. It’s a show to recon...