The 2021 Highlight Episode

In our first ever highlight episode, we take a look back at our favorite stories, lessons and guests. Don't miss it!

Joleen talks to her cousin, Laura Brock, in this season-closing episode. Laura Brock candidly shares an emotional journey, detailing the personal trials that led her to becoming an Inclusion and Diversity expert and why inclusion should come before diversity.

Dynamic Southern Belle, Kiki Chatfield, went from helping children find their way as an elementary school teacher to founding her own literary PR firm. She shows us that with a dream anyone can be an entrepeneur, tells us how she balances CEO life and mom life and explains how a former hater of reading becomes a go-to adviser in the literary world.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2u11QSNENb8

Emily Levesque has always loved astronomy. This badass and enthusiastic professor and scientist takes us through this esoteric field of study, marginalized identities in astronomy, her exciting current research, her incredible book The Last Stargazers and why you should start looking up more often.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c3LS8f_Z_0U

A fixer and brand consultant, who we're calling the 'real' Olivia Pope, Martine Charles turned her love for writing into into a global company. Working for some of the most well-known individuals and companies in American culture, Martine wants you to know thy brand and target your messaging.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Trbm02tvGRA

Financial educator and frugal friend to the show, Tori Dunlap tells us her inspirational story of saving $100K by 25 years old and passionately explains why money is a social justice issue.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZBxePuhC2T8

In Part 2 of Joleen's interview with TJ Martin, they get down to business; the film business. TJ talks the ins and outs of getting a film to the public and of course, the whirlwind and surreal process of winning an Oscar.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rncFbmtE1zM

Joleen reminisces with Oscar Award winning filmmaker TJ Martin about the Seattle music scene that he grew up in, what it was like to be the child of rockstars, why it always comes back to music even as a filmmakers and the mystery of his mom, Tina Bell.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y_Z9qDqWxVQ

Mary Anne Carter is an artistic wunderkind. From award-winning prints to satirical art that helps drive her communities forward, she takes badass to a new level. In this interview, Mary Anne talks to Joleen about self-expression, how the art community and the tech community can come together in Seattle, and most importantly, why to always find the fun.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QxzhR8iEisA

Long time client and friend of the show, Mikael Mossberg tells us about Distiller, the novel startup he created in celebration of his love for spirits. In a business world often glamorized, Mikael explains the grit and business acumen needed to be successful.

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uCOqQj5qLYE