This episode is a little different. Instead of hosting, I sat down with my good friends Brennon Poynor and Josh Hissong for their podcast If Not Now, When?—and what came out of that conversation surprised even me. We talk about growing up in Spokane, what martial arts taught me about failure, and how rejection shaped […]
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On this episode, I sit down with Sybil Macdonald, a media coach, public speaking expert, and the founder of Elevate, a company dedicated to helping people own their voice and show up with confidence. We talk about how speaking authentically can completely transform your career. Sybil shares why embracing your individuality is
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Perfect timing isn’t just for standup comedians—it’s also for building community. And someone got the last laugh to prove it. On this episode, Blue Stiley sits down with my friend Angela Dennison, the powerhouse behind making Laughs Comedy Club the best in Seattle. She didn’t plan to run a comedy venue, but when life presented
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What if your biggest setbacks were actually setting you up for the life you were meant to build? Today, I sit down with Josh Hissong—designer, restaurant owner, and co-founder of HDG Architecture—to talk about the long road to personal growth, leadership, and finding purpose. From battling addiction in his early 20s to building some of
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What happens when the search for approval from others no longer defines you—and you finally let go? On this episode, I sit down with Bill Kalivas, a Spokane-based leader, mentor, and connector who’s built a career—and a life—on showing up for others. From a turbulent childhood marked by instability and rejection to finding strength through
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How far would you be willing to travel to chase a life you’ve only dreamed of? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Roe, a long-distance cyclist and relentless adventurer, to explore how embracing the unknown can lead to an unforgettable journey. From riding his bike all the way from Alaska to the tip
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Have you ever wondered what could happen if you chose yourself first—not selfishly, but with the understanding that you’re your own best advocate, even when life tries to break you down? Today, I’m sitting down with my good friend Gregory Zarian—actor, model, advocate, and a true champion of resilience and kindness. From overcoming self-doubt, addiction,
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What if the biggest risk in life isn’t failure—but looking back and regretting the chances you never took? On today’s episode of Navigating No, I sit down with Stephanie Vigil, the iconic former news anchor who spent over two decades building a trusted legacy in Spokane—before making a bold decision to step away from the
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How much time would you invest in shaping an idea before throwing in the towel? On this episode of Navigating No, I sit down with Greg Johnson, co-founder and CEO of AquiPor, whose path to success is built on relentless perseverance in the face of rejection. From chasing a professional basketball career—only to be cut
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What would you do if the passion you’ve poured yourself into was met with absolute rejection—would you keep going or walk away? In this episode, I sit down with S. Preston, a renowned minimalist artist whose journey is a masterclass in perseverance, adaptation, and creative reinvention. After facing a tough and costly lesson with the
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