Sunday Morning Magazine

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...

Ryan Scott, Chief Development Officer with Food Lifeline, and Tiffany Sanders, Corporate Affairs Manager with QFC, join us to discuss their collaboration in support of our community members dealing with food insecurity, particularly during this holiday season. The need is great - 1 in 4 persons in Washington are food insecure. With each of us doing just a little, we can help make this holiday a me...

Dr. Judith Orloff is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and a member of the clinical faculty at UCLA. She is an author whose latest book is "The Genius of Empathy". The Dalai Lama wrote the foreword to the book saying: "Judith Orloff offers practical advice on how to cultivate and enhance empathy, which I believe readers will find of great value. Today, there are eight billion of us human beings, and...

Glenn Rockowitz is the Oncology Social Work and Outreach Manager for Cancer Pathways in Seattle. Glenn has an interesting mix of experience and qualifications that make him the ideal lead for his current endeavor, an all-ages improv comedy troupe named "Best Medicine". Glenn has worked in comedy, writing for SNL, created Best Medicine support groups in NYC, and has met the cancer monster head-on o...

Dr. Macie Smith is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker and award-winning Alzheimer’s/Dementia educator and author with more than 20 years of experience working with aging and vulnerable populations. Dr. Smith provides support for those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, cognitive impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families. Her book, "T...

Jae Oh, MBA, CFP is a Medicare Consultant and author of  Maximize Your Medicare: Qualify for Benefits, Protect Your Health, and Minimize Your Costs.   Jae shares what you need to know as you sit down at the kitchen table to go over your options for new coverage at the height of enrollment season. Whether for oneself or for family members - and everyone could use some extra support - it's important...

Pam Fischer is the Senior Director of External Engagement at the Governors Highway Safety Association. She is also a national expert on teen driving; exactly the right voice to join in ahead of National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 20-25 . In 2022, there were over 3300 deaths due to distracted driving, and 289,000 injuries. Pam discusses that we need a societal shift similar to what took place...

Teralyn Pilgrim is a zero-food-waste advocate and the author of "No Scrap Left Behind: My Life Without Food Waste." Teralyn offers a litmus test - Would you toss that 'piece of food' into the trashcan while a starving child watched? The answer guides her, and us, to do something more with it, not merely toss it away. Teralyn has been living this mindset since 2017, and she approached it with a one...

Paul Getzel is the Executive Director of NAMI Seattle and gives us an overview of the important work his organization does in our community, as well as nationwide. Providing education and awareness, plus working on advocacy, is part of the work. There's a special volunteer opportunity incoming - on Thursday October 10th, NAMI Seattle volunteers, staff, and Board members will sell 50/50 raffle tick...

Cynthia Leitich Smith is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and a bestselling author of books for all ages. She has won the American Indian Youth Literature award and is the author-curator of Heartdrum, a Native-focused imprint at HarperCollins Children's Books. Cynthia's newest book is "On a Wing and a Tear," a wonderful and engaging blend of contemporary journey and folklore. www.cynthialeitichsmi...

Christine Saxman is a racial equity facilitator and shares her journey with us, in discussing her new book co-authored with Shelly Tochluk - "Being White Today: A Roadmap for a Positive Antiracist Life." Christine takes us on an overview path, one including the value of emotional resilience, a vow to be more inclusive, and the encouragement to maintain an active support network. The authors are ho...

Michelle Millman is the new CEO of Cancer Pathways, having taken the helm nearly a year ago, being tapped personally by founder/former CEO Anna Gottleib. Michelle retired from her days as a KIRO 7 morning news anchor, with Anna soon inviting her in for this new role. Michelle has long volunteered with Cancer Pathways and carries her own personal stories to relate about facing cancer, the diagnosis...

Al Tsai is a cardiac arrest survivor, and Vice President of Community Impact for American Heart Association Puget Sound. Al is an ideal spokesperson to underscore the case for learning CPR, as it saved his life. Al shares his story and extends an invite to the AHA's annual Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk, taking place September 21, 9AM at Seattle Center, and September 28, 10am in at Tacoma's Che...

Tyler Pagel is Development Director for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, and brings us details for their big 2024 fundraiser, the "More than Pink Breast Cancer Walk". It's a great celebration, happening at the Woodland Park Zoo Saturday, September 28, with speakers and honors being paid to Survivors, Thrivers, and those no longer with us. After proceedi...