Sunday Morning Magazine

Sean Dixon is the Executive Director of  Puget Soundkeeper , a non-profit organization overseeing the care of our local waterways, along the waterfront and elsewhere. We do have a lot of water, and it takes many helpers to protect it. In fact, thousands of people show up each year. Sean extends an invite for July 5th on Lake Union. We enjoy those fireworks on the 4th, and they do leave some kind o...

Kelvin Washington Jr. is the Executive Director of  Mentoring is a Must , a great non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young black males, as they strive to achieve their full potential. Young freshman boys who have been determined to be at greatest risk of dropping out and entering into the school to prison pipeline are paired with paid mentors who walk with and support them through the...

Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D is a fundraiser for Breakthrough T1D — the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The event consists of an 8K run and wheelchair race, a 3-mile walk, a 1-mile fun run, and the Diaper Derby for toddlers. For 42 years, the Seattle community has come together to help Breakthrough T1D raise funds to cure, prevent, and better treat T1D. ...

YouthCare is working to end youth homelessness. About 1,800 youth are living on the streets in our area, and the team at YouthCare is committed to ending homeless and helping youth reach their full potential. Degale Cooper is the CEO and President, and Kody Allen is a program manager. Many LGBTQ youth have been abandoned by their families and need a support system to learn and thrive. www.youthcar...

Mark Coleman is the Senior Marketing & Media Relations Officer with Food Lifeline. We can join forces with them to end hunger in our state. The numbers of individuals and families needing food support rose during the pandemic, and it has continued to rise, so the need is great. Along with financial support, volunteering time also is good support. ⁠www.foodlifeline.org⁠    ⁠www.wagives.org⁠   S...

Jim Thomas is an advocate for nuclear disarmament, it's been his life's work. He writes about the journey in an upcoming book "Atomic Pilgrim: How Walking for Thousands of Miles for Peace Led to Uncovering Some of America's Darkest Nuclear Secrets." Jim joins us with an event invitation, to learn more, become aware, become involved. "Active Resistance to Evil" will be held Saturday May 3, 9:30-noo...

Andy Becker is a writer, a gardener, and a lifelong learner. He makes his home in western Washington, where he's spent decades nurturing and creating his garden, discovering that the earth and plants speak to him, which he beautifully translates into relatable stories. Andy now has three books in his "Spiritual Garden" series, and we turn the pages of his first, "The Spiritual Gardener." https://A...

Shanisty Ireland is a Food & Lifestyle Influencer, with 20 years of media experience. And along the way, she has been an engaging and fun mother of five. Shanisty proposes two points of focus for this weekend. First, with it being spring - it's time to "spring clean" your pantry and fridge. With a big family, Shanisty needed to create valuable strategies to keep life rolling along. These are a...

Angela Nakalembe is a trailblazing woman. She is an operations leader, internet safety expert, and advocate for responsible AI development. At YouTube, she's led strategic initiatives focused on safety features and risk mitigation strategies, all of which have earned multiple Google product excellence awards. Angela is also a certified yoga instructor who teaches free classes throughout her hometo...

Marianne Richmond is a best-selling children's author who has touched the lives of millions over the last two decades, through her delightful picture books that give voice to the heart and help forged when connecting with loved ones. Now Marianne brings her deeply personal and powerful memoir, entitled "If You Were My Daughter: A Memoir of Healing an Unmothered Heart." Marianne's experience with e...

A crisis in the healthcare world continues to grow, with JAMA reporting 1 in 4 nurses are ready to walk away from their life saving roles. Research and story-gathering have been done by Sharon and Dina, who visit this week for a conversation. Sharon Weinstein is a Fellow with the American Academy of Nursing and has many decades as a nursing professional, while Dina Readinger is an Executive MBA wi...

Amberly Lago is a peak performance coach and widely recognized expert in helping entrepreneurs build their businesses with grit and resilience. She is the founder of The Unstoppable Life Mastermind, on top of being a top-selling author with her most recent book out now, entitled "Joy Through the Journey: Shift Your Mindset, Embrace the Present Moment, and Cultivate Resilience through Life's Ups an...

Dr. Kamin Samuel is the first African American woman to be a helicopter pilot in the US Navy. She is an author, and now a filmmaker who's produced "Courage to Thrive", a documentary highlighting tangible tools for women to create breakthrough results despite facing adversity. www.kaminsamuel.com  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Jenni Hendricks, the founder and owner of Jenni's Rescue Ranch, extends a big invite to the Seattle Home & Garden Show at Lumen Field, Thursday February 20 through Sunday February 23. Jenni, along with three of her team, are travelling the 36 hours from Houston, TX, to Seattle beginning on Sunday.  A bus and van filled with 27 puppies and two adult dogs are coming to the event ready to move in...

Stacey & Paul Martino were at the brink of divorce, when Stacey realized she needed to make a grand change in her life. That was 25 years ago. Their relationship has been strong since, and in realizing what they have, felt they needed to share it with everyone. They are the authors of "The Missing Piece: A Proven Method to Single-Handedly Transform Your Relationship and Create Harmony in Your...

Maria van Lieshout is an artist, an illustrator and author, and brings us her first graphic novel, "Song of a Blackbird." At the heart of the book is Maria’s need - nay, a mission - to educate our young people here in the U.S. --  a recent study revealed that in the United States  63% of Millennials and Gen Z   did not know 6 million Jews were murdered during WWII, with 1 in 10 respondents indicat...

Barbara Feigin is an amazing woman who has written about her life, all so her children would know their history, especially since discovering she didn't know much about her parents' history. Barbara's story is encouraging - about life, but also about sharing our own stories with our family. Barbara's story is the immigration story, one honoring the invaluable contributions of immigrants to the cou...

Dr. Ivan Misner is a NY Times bestselling author, whose latest book is "Infinite Legacy: The 7 Principles of Creating a Lasting Impact with Your Life." He is the Founder of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization, and is regarded at the "Father of Modern Networking." The Red Cross honored Dr. Misner naming him "Humanitarian of the Year" right after Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Misner i...

Paul Getzel is the Executive Director of NAMI Seattle.  We, as a society, are finally starting to open up more about mental health issues in our world. And we still have a long road to travel to gain more awareness, and find the help we, or our family or friends, need and desire.  This is where NAMI comes in, filling an important role in providing support groups and classes for various levels of n...

Dr. Marschall Runge is currently executive vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Medical School at the University of Michigan, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. Dr. Runge is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases and has spoken and published widely on topics in clinical cardiology and vascular medicine.  Dr. Runge talks about vaccines and provides us some foundat...

Nhon Ma is CEO of Numerade, the world's leading STEM learning platform. A new report highlights a concerning ​trend - that while STEM interest among girls is rising, confidence in their abilities is dropping. Nhon provides insights into why this decline is happening after years of progress. We'll hear about the trend for 2025, and how-to boost girls' confidence in their capabilities, particularly...

Duygu Balan, LPCC is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in familial and intergenerational trauma, and attachment wounding. She is co-author of "Confidently Chill: An Anxiety Workbook for New Adults". This is an important tool for self-awareness and understanding, along with support. Professional mental health support may also be a complement to the work with the book, but it can be a great in...

Dr. Robert (Bob) S. Brown is an author whose work is the product, the stories he shares, from his work as a psychiatrist and professor, and as a man fully living his best life. At 93, he's a model of continuing to pursue our passions life-long. His latest book is "Kindness, Dignity, and Respect," and he states that selling books is not his goal, but it's to help even just one person's life improve...

Luke Minor is the Director of WA529, Washington State's College Savings plans. The 2 programs, GET and the Dream Ahead college investment plan, are practical and great options for families planning future education, as these funds can be used anywhere in the country, at most educational institutions, including technical/trade schools, and even now cover special instruments, and in some cases, the...

Gail Lukasik is a captivating story-teller - in print as well as speaking about her work and research. She's the author of 5 mystery novels, that track beginning which first began at the suggestion of his son. Gail's newest book is "What They Never Told Us: True Stories of Family Secrets and Hidden Identities Revealed". This is its own special mystery book, the real-life mysteries that can exist b...