Spotlight with Laura Dawn

Heather Stark is the author of the book "Why Doesn't She Just Leave: A New Perspective on Domestic Violence and the Host of the Podcast "Three Women Three Ways". She talks about Domestic violence, some new laws as well as community hubs that support women who are living in fear of their lives. https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Leave-Perspective-Domestic-Violence/dp/0974696765 https://www.blogtalkradio...

Karisa Keasey has written an illustrated book about immigrants in Seattle. She shares their story in words and pictures. Karisa tells us how we can not only support immigrants but how we can change our language when we talk about them and with them. https://karisakeasey.com/product/when-you-cant-go-home-portraits-of-refugees-in-the-pacific-northwest See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Cordila Jochim shares from her book "From the Core: A Spiritual Journey of Losing Everything & Finding Hope. By the time Cordila Jochim emerged victorious after a decade home-and-bed-bound, she was standing in the wreckage of a life. Traumatic brain injury had taken almost everything from her, yet when she finally found physical healing, the road to emotional, mental and spiritual recovery had...

BloodWorks.org is desperate for donations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

DSHS says 12,000 seniors will be displaced with their new 2021-23 budget. All these seniors we have been trying to protect from covid-19 will end up on the streets. Joe with CarePartners Senior Living explains it to us. https://www.carepartnersliving.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jason Jones, host of the Book Publicist Podcast talks about what it takes to be your own publicist. He also has a Local PR Toolkit loaded with all the info you need to become your own publicist. Lot's of people are self publishing their books but then they don't know what to do next!!! If you have written a book you are definitely going to want to listen. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

The “if” Project. The project helps women transition out of prison back into the “real” world. Offering them a mentor and connections for jobs and services to help them be successful. Founded by a Seattle Police officer, the if Project strives to ask the question, if there was something someone could have said or done that would have changed the path that led you here, what would it have been? Kim...

Dr Anisha Abraham is the author of the book "Raising Global Teens". September is suicide prevention month and Dr. Abraham analyzes key subjects facing today’s teens, in the context of our modern, mobile world. In an interview, Dr. Abraham can share real-world examples with practical solutions, drawing on her latest research and personal experiences to help teens thrive in school despite COVID-19 a...

Ginny Priz talks about recovery. September is recovery month and she shared about her TV show BloomTodayTV and her book Ditch the Drama. She talked about resources available for people in recovery and their families. Because she struggled with addiction herself she understands the power of story and feeling like you are not alone. https://bloominthedark.org/bloom-today/ http://serenityjourneyminis...

Rick Reynolds with Operation Night watch joined us via phone to talk about Operation night watch and their work with the homeless community in Seattle. Also the impact COVID 19 has had on their work and on him personally as he was exposed to and contracted the virus. Their fundraiser has gone virtual and will be in October, Called the PB and J luncheon. For information https://www.seattlenightwatc...

Molly O’Connor with the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G Komen talks about the virtual walk Sept 27th 2020. She says some of the funds from this walk are to help women who are going through treatment during COVID – 19 and need help with groceries and transportation. She throws in a reminder to get your mammogram even during COVID, it is safe. She stresses early intervention and detection. The virt...

This week we hear from Jasmine Jean with Snugglebuds. As a childhood cancer survivor she has some chronic illness from her chemo back in the 1980’s. Cancer research has come so far now, last Christmas when she was again in the hospital, she decided she was going to make dolls for kids going through cancer treatments. These dolls called “buds” have IV’s ports, and are bald, they have lab coats and...

Brenna Ramos and Katelyn Hall with Hand in Hand join us to let us know the great work their organization is doing in Snohomish County. Hand in Hand’s Safe Place is a 72-hour shelter for kids potentially entering foster care. Not only do they provide the children with backpacks and toothbrushes, but clothing and a blanket. Once the kids are settled in at Safe Place, the volunteers play games with t...

8/9/20 Spotlight With Laurie Hardie – August 9, 2020 6 a.m. 26 minutes. Steve Woolworth Chief Executive Officer at Evergreen Treatment Services talks about their work with people addicted to opioids. Treating each individual with dignity. He also talks about harm reduction and the part ETS plays in helping the community. Hear all about thier Reach program partnering with Law Enforcement. To donate...

David Coffey talks about the Recovery Cafe and how they serve people who want to get off drugs. He talks about extreme hospitality and recovery groups, small loving accountability circles. Covid-19 has caused their operation to run differently but they are working hard to continue their support to recovering addicts. https://recoverycafe.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Luciana and Pedro Bartes, who have just become American citizens. Pedro and Luciana have worked in Seattle radio for 20 years. This is their journey of becoming citizens. Right when Covid 19 Pandemic happened causing them to wait three more months. They are so excited for the opportunity to vote. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Johnny Ray with 5R Recovery. Johnny tells us the 5R’s are: Remember, tell your story let people know where you come from. Recover, do the work to stay in recovery, which may include Doctors, Psychiatrist, support groups, a fellowship etc. Rejoice, celebrate your victories what can you be grateful for today? Reborn, re start life, it’s not getting the old life back but being “born” into a whole new...

This week we hear from Toby Nelson with the US Census. People are filling out their census on line and Seattle was in number one place in the nation, just passed up by Louisville. Brier is in the top 100 smaller towns to submit online census. In August employees will begin going door to door to get the information from those who haven’t filled out their forms on line or via mail. The US Census web...

This week we hear from Deb Maund the founder of Veterans for worship. Veterans For Worship is focused on reaching veterans and connecting them to God one event at a time.  Veterans For Worship is a church that reaches veterans and their families in a chapel environment. We meet at various locations in churches & VFWs. Their volunteer chaplains, chaplain candidates, and members donate their tim...

This week we hear from Dillon Honcoop, his podcast Real Food Real People is a conversation starter for farmers. His hope is to connect the public with the farmers. Help them see the farmers and their families. He interviews farmers from Washington State, from beef to fruit tree to veggie farmers. He is passionate to let people know where their food comes from and how we can support one another. He...

This week we hear from Andrea Fryrear talking about her new book called Mastering Marketing Agility: Transform Your Marketing Teams and Evolve Your Organization, (Berrett-Koehler, July 2020) Andrea maps out a clear system for adapting a deliberate, disciplined agile marketing approach—one that will get teams through the short term crisis and sustain over time. While companies are trying to pivot t...

This week we hear from: Steve Wright, Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation Washington, Oregon, & Alaska, Dr. Amish Dave, Rheumatologist at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and Samantha Shelton who is on the board and her two kids, Isabella and Devon who both suffer from Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Covid – 19 has caused some issues for people with arthritis because they haven’t...

Jodi is a practicing psychotherapist and best-selling author whose new book Anxiety....I'm So Done With You. A Teens Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress & Hardwiring Your Brain For Happiness is now available. Jodi addresses how to get rid of anxiety and build our teens brain to build self confidence. https://jodiaman.com/ https://jodiaman.com/tedx/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Hungry Hearts Foundation has been feeding thier community for years and are open and willing to help other school districts start similiar programs. Tammie Enders, a teacher at Stevens Creek Elementary school and Mirza Advic talk about how Hungry Hearts Foundation came into being and how Covid -19 is afftecting our students who struggle with enough to eat. https://www.hungryheartsfoundation.com/ S...

This week we talk with Luke Minor, WA529 Director. The GET program’s 2019-2020 enrollment period comes to a close on May 31. Washington families still have time to start saving for future college costs with the state’s 529 prepaid tuition program. The GET program is one of two college savings options offered by Washington College Savings Plans (WA529). The DreamAhead College Investment Plan was la...