Seattle Voice

Alyssa Grigg of Evergreen Goodwill gives us some insight on how the World Cup coming to Seattle is affecting the foot traffic they're seeing in their local stores. She also gives us a broader look at what Goodwill does as an organization, which is well beyond a thrift store. Jordan Morris joined Ian Furness to discuss his foundation, his battle with Type-1 diabetes and why he wants to help young p...

Marcus Trufant, former Coug and Seahawk, alongside Julie discuss funding scholarship programs for underprivileged students for post-secondary education. They talk about partnering together to make a better future for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheri and Reagan discuss pairing mentors with those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to empower them to live life to the fullest, give them leadership skills and a best friend for life. Austin tells us about his firsthand experience with Best Buddies and his own bestie he made throughout his time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert joins Jessamyn to discuss his mental health journey and his mission to help others through their struggles. Through his own trials and tribulations, he finds love and strength in his family and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle joins Jessamyn to talk about Crisis Connections and the resources that are available to those experiencing mental health issues. Bonnie talks to Jessamyn about the positive impacts sports has on women throughout their lives and the new show she just premiered called "The Champion's Edge" on ABC, which celebrates powerful women across all industries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Laura explains the difficulties that accompany arthritis, while also telling us how and why it can affect people at different ages. Karime and Gustavio discuss their international travels and entrepreneurships that led them to Seattle, as well as why they should continue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Adair joins Jessamyn to discuss all the things we might not know about the Seattle Police Foundation, including how the volunteer force is the backbone behind it. He tells us how he got involved and why. And if you want to get involved, he tells you how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctor Sara Worden joins Jessamyn to discuss colorectal cancer awareness and how to adjust lifestyles to prevent the disease. In addition, Don Riling with Olympic Hot Tub explains his passion for giving back to the community. Ben Powell of King County Search and Rescue Association tells us about the partnership with Olympic and gives us precise details on what the organization does for all of our...

Bettina joins Jessamyn to talk about the ongoing efforts to support those impacted by the devastating floods we witnessed in Washington State. She also gives us more insight on what Amazon does for our local communites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heidi Hayward shares her own experience with a loved one dealing with mental illness and homelessness, as well as why that inspired her new short film. Janice Palm of Roanoke Park Counseling tells us why it's important to talk about child sexual abuse, to seek counseling if one experiences it and how it affects people once they open up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Colorectal Awareness Month, Dr. Teicher takes us through the importance of awareness when it comes to CRC, symptoms to look for, preventative treatment and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Grosby discusses his experience with Parkinson's Disease, as he's been dealing with his diagnosis for 9+ years. Kirsten Richards is with APDA and tells us more about the disease, what to look for and how to manage after diagnosis. Katie Bolton with Blood Cancer United tells us the various blood cancers we see in so many and Rich Brown, lead Ambassador for the Firefighter Stair Climb tells us...

Dr. Brett Daniel joins Jessamyn to take a deep dive into the ways sleep can impact heart health. He also provides us advice on improving sleep to help the heart. Dr. Daniel shares his own story, in which his heart stopped and due to his wife's education as a physician, she was able to keep him with us today. Dr. Daniel is a champion of CPR education and tells YOU what you can do in an emergency si...

Jessamyn shares her own story of an upcoming examination for potential CRC and revisits stories with CRC survivors, Brittany Parks and Jodi Brothers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David explains the various ways Amazon is getting involved with relief efforts in response to the flooding we're seeing in Washington State. Jim discusses how the partnership with Amazon assists in United Ways' efforts to help those impacted by the floods, as well as the logistics involved in aiding those who are affected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lorant tells you how to keep safe during this holiday season, focusing on mental health as this can be a stressful time of year. Betsy Robertson gives us the latest updates on the floods that are consuming Washington State, as well as what the Red Cross has to offer to those that need assistance. She also gives advice on how to prepare for potential evacuation and for those who want to help, h...

Dr. Yuan Po-Tu gives us an inside take on protecting yourself from infectious diseases as the weather continues to keep us cold and indoors, as well as looking ahead to travel and gathering. Redmond Mayor Birney talks about the Toys for Tots drive she attended, and Garry Gilliam, who was also in attendance tells Jessamyn what empowers him to continue giving back to the Seattle community. See omnys...

Uchenna, Randall and Eddie join to discuss their foundations, the communities they support and what drives them to do so. They also talk about the December 2nd Toys for Tots drive coming up in Redmond and how YOU can help out your local community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Sparks lost her husband, former Cougar football player and PLU coach, Derrick Sparks to cancer, following his daughter's own battle with the disease. Derrick was inspired by his daughters battle and defeat of the disease to start a game "Cleats vs. Cancer". The game not only raises money for those struggling with the disease, but also gives high school football players one more game to pla...

Shannon Walker, a professional dog trainer discusses her mission with Northwest Battle Buddies, in pairing Veterans with service dogs who guide them through PSTD and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jilyne Jarvis joins Jessamyn to discuss the importance of building confidence in young women and why it's so important early in life, as well as why it wanes at such a young age.  Under Jilyne’s leadership, ZGiRLS has transitioned from a pilot project in 2014 to a nationally-recognized foundation today, raising over $2.5 million in support and delivering more than 57,000 mentorship hour...

Danny O'Neil joins Jessamyn to talk about loss of our loved ones and navigating grief throughout uncharted waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Falk, former WSU and NFL quarterback joins Jessamyn to talk about his efforts in helping athletes focus on what's outside the hashmarks - mental strength. He delves into the importance of it through his own experience, and tells us why he's helping more people beyond the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cliff Avril discusses his Family Foundation and their upcoming event here in Seattle: Dining to Make a Difference. He also discusses 'Cliff's Crew' and the way it benefits the youth in our area. Tom Arnold discusses his career, upcoming tour and the way he was inspired to give back to various communities over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shauna and Julie share their respective experiences with Colorectal Cancer, Shauna as a caretaker and Julie as a survivor. They also discuss the Colorectal Cancer Alliance Hosts Walk Event in Seattle to Drive Screening Awareness, and how important it is to advocate for your own health, including getting screened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.