Body of Work

In this episode, Julie sits down with her nephew David Harrelson (he/him) — Cultural Resources Department Manager for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and a tribal member with 22 years of service — for one of those rare conversations that moves easily between the personal and the profound. David talks about what summer camp taught him about leadership, why eight years as a wildland firefight...

Join Julie in conversation with Libra Forde, Executive Director of the Women's Foundation of Oregon. Libra has spent her career asking one question: what can I do today to make the road easier for the next generation? In this episode, she shares the personal experiences, hard-won wisdom, and unstoppable sense of fairness that fuel her advocacy for women and families across Oregon.

Julie and Candace Beeke are friends and colleagues who share a love of community, food, family and Portland. Check out their conversation about leaders and why we do what we do. Candace is the publisher of the Portland Business Journal, a mom and a convener of smart people building a better future.

In this introductory episode of Body of Work , host Julie Harrelson shares the story behind the podcast and what you can expect from future conversations. Julie talks about why the idea of a “body of work” matters—not just as a résumé or a list of achievements, but as the sum of the choices, relationships, and risks that shape a meaningful life.