All Shine, No Flash

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Neeta Singh, founder and owner of Neeta Naturals. Former Miss Bhopal 2001 and a Miss India Finalist, Neeta now resides in Ashland, Oregon, where she runs @neetanaturals, an Ayurvedic beauty and wellness company. Tune in to learn more about how to become your healthiest and best self on this week's episode! 

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Jackie B Peterson, strategic advisor and instructor at Portland's Small Business Development Center and author of "Better, Smarter, Richer."  A small business coach with a passion for helping people make a living doing what they love, Jackie walks us through taking the entrepreneurial leap, being rewarded for your value and the power of a p...

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Rachel Brice, a professional belly dancer and instructor who has traveled the world preforming, including with the Lollapalooza 2003 music festival! Rachel shares some of the historical origins of belly dance and its many styles and forms (likely different than what you imagine!) that are celebrated around the globe. You can find more video...

Tune in to the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Suzanne Nance, president and CEO of All Classical Portland, one of the nation's most renowned classical music broadcast stations. We talk about Suzanne's upbringing and journey to becoming an acclaimed opera performer, common misconceptions about classical music and the diverse programming on All Classical Portland. 

Tune in to the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Ken Boddie. A 40-year veteran of the broadcast news industry, Ken has served as anchor, reporter, producer and assignment editor on KOIN-TV since 1985, making him a trusted source for Portlanders across the city. We talk about his experience as a Black man in Portland, how he came to be awarded an Emmy in 2021 and what his thoughts a...

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Carrie Wynkoop, owner of Cellar 503, a wine club that tells the stories of small-batch Oregon wineries and winemakers from across the state. We talk about unique winery locations outside of the Willamette Valley, why urban wineries are so fun and the thrill of discovering not just great wine but also the land, production and people...

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Chad and Rachel Hamar, otherwise known as Cloverdayle, a married country music duo whose second gig they ever played was opening for Kenny Chesney. We talk about channeling "real life" into your songs, what it's like to be a musician during the pandemic and the ins and outs of the Nashville music scene.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Kim Biegler, owner of Ewethful Fiber Farm & Mill. In this episode we talk about serial entrepreneurship, bold life choices and having the courage to listen to your inner voice - even when it means walking away from people, places and things – so that you can truly thrive.   

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Cyreena Boston Ashby, CEO of Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest. Cyreena discusses how Girls Inc. has evolved to best serve our community's youth during COVID-19, how she found her voice as a leader and why she's confident in the youngest generation's future impact on the world.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Betsy Call, Founder/Personal Trainer/Nutrition Coach at FitnessBlyss. Betsy shares her journey to body acceptance and affirmation – from gymnastics to fitness coaching to sobriety – and tells us how FitnessBlyss was launched in a tumultuous 2020.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Rebecca Lurie, co-owner of Kush Rugs. Rebecca dives into building a business with global producers, why she's seeing the upside in human connection from the past year and where is next on her list of travel destinations.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Amanda Oborne, president & executive director of Oregon Entrepreneurs Network. We talk about taking continual steps forward toward equity and inclusion, stepping up during times of crisis and why female entrepreneurs are both leading the charge and facing steep challenges. 

In the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation, Ann chats with Jennifer Ferguson, founder of activewear brand Handful. Jennifer shares the story behind Handful's ethos as a brand, what it's like being a part of the "Silicon Valley of athletic wear" in Portland, and why every brand has an important platform on social media, no matter the company size.

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Carrie Bates, an Olympic gold medal swimmer and Oregon's outreach manager for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Carrie discusses finding success and solace in sports and her experiences with alcoholism, motherhood and the pathway of recovery that led to true love and happiness. She also shares insight and resources for those - women i...

Join us for the latest #AllShineNoFlash conversation with Ann and Tim Winner, principal consultant at The Winner Group! Tim discusses how he re-committed to a positive outlook this year, and the importance of assuming the best in others. He also highlights what makes Portland so great – and shares hope for the coming year.

Tune in for the latest All Shine, No Flash conversation with Lianne Saffer, author of "Please, Don't Send Me Flowers," where she tells her story of leaving a toxic relationship, surviving breast cancer and finding "big love" in a same-sex relationship – all before she turned 34. Lianne shares what inspired her to write a memoir and why women must be proactive about their health and being advocates...

Tune in for the latest All Shine No Flash conversation with Janet Tyler, president and founder of True Depth, an executive coaching and consulting firm. Janet explains the distinction between stress and burnout and why it's important to know the difference. She outlines how professionals can recognize the early signs of burnout and the steps they can take to prevent it.

Tune in for the latest All Shine, No Flash conversation featuring Mark Mohammadpour, APR, Founder & Owner of Chasing the Sun Health Coaching. Mark shares his personal journey to wellness and the inspiration behind creating his health coaching business geared toward PR and communications professionals. He also dives into tips for up-and-coming professionals to prevent burnout: making time off a pri...

On the latest episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Cameron Whitten, founder of Brown Hope and the Black Resilience Fund, shares his journey to becoming a prominent activist in the Portland community and starting a non-profit, working steadfastly toward racial justice and equity.

Allie Roth, president and founder of With Love, shares her journey of becoming a foster parent and creating an organization focused on providing resources, support and dignity to children living in foster care. Allie also offers tips on getting involved and giving back this holiday season!

Tune in for episode 5 of #AllShineNoFlash! Ann chats with Carmen Ripley Wilson, owner of Beanstalk Children's Resale, about small business life amidst a pandemic, the importance of putting employees first and prioritizing DEI and local activism initiatives. Carmen also shares her family's go-to quarantine recipe! Listen wherever you get podcasts.

Jessi Duley, Owner and Instructor at BurnCycle, and Ann get real as they talk about staying resilient as small business owners in 2020, navigating the challenges of homeschooling with a sense of humor, and the power of community during challenging times. 

Natalie Ruiz, CEO of AnswerConnect, joins Ann in our newest episode to chat about building diverse teams, why mentorship should evolve alongside your career and managing life as a working mom in the COVID-19 era.

Lucinda Kay, journalist, coach and advocate, sits down with Ann to talk about the changing media landscape, being a source of positive energy and keeping your head up during challenging times.

Alexis Davis Smith, CEO and President of PRecise Communications, joins Ann in our inaugural episode to discuss the non-negotiables for businesses' DEI efforts and how to ensure you're recruiting diverse talent.