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Spokane's community leaders are hitting the dance floor. In this two-part episode, Jordy sits down with Jesse Rennaker and Grace Leaf to talk Dance with Spokane, how the idea came to be, the project itself and what we can all look forward to come night of! The Live Finale is on November 13 at Riverside Place and you can buy tickets below! Tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-with-spokane-live-finale-tickets-1997269523911

Lauren Heide grew up in Spokane and like a lot of us she left and has since returned, to stay. Spending years in Alaska, she decided she wanted to give woman a helping hand during their time of pregnancy and birth.  Owner of Baby Bean Doula, Lauren has been working with moms to be now since 2019. We talk all things motherhood, what people should know about doulas and her new book, “You Can Doula This!” Book Link: https://stan.store/babybeandoula/p/you-can-doula-this?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUQEThwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOJSQEgPOunjchs1Foe72iUNf2strGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpwzXuEjcbEf6aj0uc8GpcdNplTuFG_OoCoTeveamEbKwjleL3TKhN4A2wJQR_aem_FA3MjbMETyZQDMu25dSZTg

Born and raised in Spokane, Courtney Reed has recently started her own pediatric physical therapy practice back in her hometown. A mom and business owner, we chatted about how she balances motherhood and work, and all of the resources she can provide for families in the Greater Spokane area who might need pediatric physical therapy.

Heather Hart, owner of MIDÉ Integrative Therapies in downtown Spokane, has created a space and mental health practice that serves the whole person. Sitting down with her, you'll hear about healing parts of yourself, mindset tips, and ways to return to yourself.  MIDÉ Integrative Therapies: https://www.mideintegrativetherapies.com/ Episode Sponsors:  Vacay Whitefish: https://vacaywhitefish.com/Midé Integrative Therapies:https://www.mideintegrativetherapies.com/ Spokane International Airport: https://spokaneairports.net/ LINC Foodshttps://www.lincfoods.com

The Union and Method have been powerhouses in Spokane for years. From the gorgeous spaces to the life they breathe into you, the businesses fuel Spokane in many ways. Who fuels those businesses, though? Alicia Newman, the owner and CEO, sits down in her cycle studio to chat about her beautiful story and how it has blended life and health to get her to where she is today. Share this story with a friend who may need inspiration. Website: https://methodjuicecafe.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/methodjuicecafe Episode Sponsors: Vacay Whitefish: https://vacaywhitefish.com/Midé Integrative Therapies:https://www.mideintegrativetherapies.com/ Spokane International Airport: https://spokaneairports.net/ LINC Foodshttps://www.lincfoods.com

#DannyforProsecutor sat down with Trending Spokane this week, and wow — we felt like we sat across from someone who is doing big things. The leadership roles, the journey to law school, and now running for Spokane County Prosecutor? She is the real deal. Share this with someone in your circle in Spokane County who needs to vote this August. Website: https://www.dannyforprosecutor.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dannyforprosecutor/ Episode Sponsors: Vacay Whitefish: https://vacaywhitefish.com/ Midé Integrative Therapies:https://www.mideintegrativetherapies.com/ Spokane International Airport: https://spokaneairports.net/ LINC Foodshttps://www.lincfoods.com

You could almost say wine was in Julia Carlson’s blood. She grew up around the wine industry in Spokane her whole life. Growing her love for wine into a business, she now owns The Tipsy Vine, a Washington wine shop in the Spokane Valley. Julia shares the second she knew she needed to pour her heart into the wine business and how it’s helped evolve her life today. Website: https://thetipsyvinewa.com Episode Sponsors: Vacay Whitefish: https://vacaywhitefish.com/Midé Integrative Therapies:https://www.mideintegrativetherapies.com/ Spokane International Airport: https://spokaneairports.net/ LINC Foods: https://www.lincfoods.com

The Spokane Public Library opened its doors in 1905 and has been serving the greater Spokane community with knowledge ever since. Our conversation highlights how the library is more than just stacks of books at SPL; they have meeting spaces, media studios, and more for people to reserve. My conversation with the Spokane Public Library covers summer reading, summer events, and how adults can maintain a reading routine. Episode Sponsors: Vacay Whitefish: https://vacaywhitefish.com/Midé Integrative Therapies:https://www.mideintegrativetherapies.com/Spokane International Airport: https://spokaneairports.net/

Mandi Price takes us behind the scenes of her life as a producer in Hollywood. Coming from Spokane, she shares how the 509 helped shape who she is today, her work ethic, and why it’s her favorite place to return to. Mandi breaks barriers, offering a look at producing iconic scenes and being part of award-winning productions. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/mandikay2/ Episode Sponsors: Vacay Whitefish: https://vacaywhitefish.com/ Midé Integrative Therapies:https://www.mideintegrativetherapies.com/ Spokane International Airport: https://spokaneairports.net/

Kate Peterson has been apart of some pretty cool projects. Born and raised in Spokane, Kate left after graduating from Gonzaga to spread her wings in the PR sphere. Working with household names you know on campaigns you've seen, Kate is now breaking away from the corporate PR world to bet on herself and her own PR skills.  Episode Sponsors: Vacay Whitefish:  https://vacaywhitefish.com/ Midé Integrative Therapies: https://www.mideintegrativetherapies.com/ Spokane International Airport:  https://spokaneairports.net/

Athina Via has been a savvy and fashion forward girl since she was little. Growing up in Spokane, she returned after college to surge a new path in town, helping small business owners get their social media off the ground. Now running her own social media agency, House of Social, Athina Via is sharing her story and why social is so important today.

The Shades of Motherhood Network is a local non-profit restructuring the birth and postpartum health community in Spokane and beyond. Stephanie Courtney, Executive Director of the Shades of Motherhood Network, explains the history of black women's health and why having support today, is more crucial than ever. Sharing the exciting events during Black Maternal Health week too, please enjoy this important and eye opening conversation with Stephanie.  Learn More About the Non-Profit: https://www.theshadesofmotherhoodnetwork.org/ Black Maternal Health Week 2026: https://www.theshadesofmotherhoodnetwork.org/bmhw2026

Brandon T. Jones, KREM 2's morning reporter, came from Florida to make his mark on Spokane. East coast adjustments to early mornings in Spokane, Brandon shares how he first came to fall in love with Spokane and what kept him here for multiple contracts. Now, as a reporter and a father, he opens up about balancing dreams and raising young boys.

Serving over 100 nonprofits in the Inland Northwest, Project Beauty Share is a popular and sought after non-profit in our community and beyond. Providing basic necessities to women, listen as Julie Farley, executive director and founder shares how women in Spokane utilize the empire she has built.

Sitting down with Jess Walter, NYT Best Selling author, TNW chats with him about his upbringing and life in Spokane. From his travels to his writing, Walter highlights his career, how he managed to be a father and novelist, and how his newest book being adapted into a netflix series, So Far gone.