November 2024

Blue Stiley sits down with Jen Tesky, principal of Liberty Lake Elementary, to discuss resilience, leadership, and turning rejection into opportunity in education.

Principal Jen Tesky: Leading with Kindness and Resilience in Education

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In this episode of Navigating No, we sit down with Jen Tesky, the inspiring principal of Liberty Lake Elementary. From her early aspirations of becoming a pediatrician to embracing her calling as an educator, Jen’s journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of community. As a single mother navigating personal and professional […]

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Blue Stiley interviews Dmitrious Bistrevsky, the suit actor behind Darth Vader in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi, about resilience, creativity, and turning rejection into opportunity.

Dmitrious Bistrevsky: Embodying Darth Vader and Navigating Hollywood’s “No’s”

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In this episode of Navigating No, we sit down with Dmitrious Bistrevsky, the talented suit actor known for bringing Darth Vader to life in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series. From his beginnings in Spokane to working alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names, Dmitrious’s journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and relentless dedication. He shares his

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Blue Stiley interviews Natalie Fairchild, founder of Pacific Perks Coffee, about overcoming rejection, building a franchise, and creating a thriving team culture.

Natalie Fairchild: Creating Memorable Experiences, One Cup at a Time

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Natalie Fairchild, founder of Pacific Perks Coffee, joins us on Navigating No to share her journey of overcoming rejection, navigating failures, and building a successful franchise. From leaving the corporate world to start her own business and provide for her family, to expanding Pacific Perks into a thriving franchise, Natalie’s story is one of resilience,

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Blue Stiley interviews Geoff McLachlan, TEDx speaker and professional play advocate, about resilience, creativity, and connecting through play.

Geoff McLachlan: Rediscovering the Power of Play

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Geoff McLachlan is a professional speaker who harnesses the power of play to build connections, inspire teams, and help others overcome life’s challenges. His journey is filled with lessons on resilience, from navigating unexpected turns on his path to becoming a TEDx speaker to pivoting his career during the pandemic, when in-person events were no

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