Bob Keefe is the Executive Director of the national nonpartisan group E2 - Environmental Entrepreneurs, and author of "Clean Economy NOW: Stories from the Front Lines of an American Business Revolution." Bob is a seasoned journalist, passing on his experiences with 10,000 business leaders dedicated to promoting sustainable environmental practices amidst an economy in change since the 2022 passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). New factories are building where old ones once existed, some abandoned. South Carolina, as an example, sees the manufacture of batteries, a necessity now more tha ..read more

Nychol Lyna and Arthur Romeo are the coauthors of "Forgotten Baby," a special book exploring the journey foster care and adoption.  Nychol came through a challenging system in California and became an educator to work on the needs of what she called the "forgotten children," many of whom cycling through the foster system. Arthur bounced through many homes in his youth and feels fortunate to have had one good foster family for a short part of that time, later putting him with his forever family, fatherhood, and his work with young folks in the artistic realm. Details of his ..read more

Kevin Dixon is Assistant Director for the State of Washington's "Working Families Tax Credit Division". He joins us to provide important tax information related to the credit, administered regularly by the state's Department of Revenue to help low-to-moderate income workers and their families receive money back on sales taxes already paid. Families can receive up to $1255.00, pending on whether they meet eligibility requirements. As Tax Day (April 15) looms close, families often find this a good time to apply for the tax credit as well. However, applications are accepted through the year ..read more

Katie Fath is Director of Community Giving at Seattle Children's Hospital. She joins us this week to share stories of the great care that infants, children, and teens receive at this outstanding facility. This is a result of the funding that exists for research, of which there's always a need. Katie invites us to participate in the support of this work... by getting a great meal! On Wednesday, March 27, 100% of the day's sales at all Western WA Jersey Mike's locations will be donated to cancer research at Seattle Children's Hospital. It's a huge win-win. www.seattlechildrens.org ..read more

Dr. Linnea Axman is Associate Dean for all the Master of Science Nursing Programs at the University of Phoenix's College of Nursing. She joins us this week to share her insights on the state of nursing, some of the specialized trainings that exist, and the educational opportunities that abound. While every day is worth showing appreciation for our nurses, March 19 takes great precedence as Certified Nursing Day, a time to recognize the contributions of, and those dedicated to, this very important profession. It's a huge field, one that can even take those studying on a journey round the g ..read more

Maisha Houston is Director of Human Resources for the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. She joins us this week to provide details of the growth of this invaluable non-profit in our Puget Sound area. Much of that is attributed to the result of the greater numbers of supportive and relevant programs in Education, Public Health, Housing, Advocacy & Civic Engagement and Workforce Development. Many of these, lighting a critical focus on our youth, can use both volunteer and financial support. www.urbanleague.org ..read more

Howie Cohen is an Associate Category manager for Bartell Drugs, and the go-to guy for all things pet-related across all their stores in the NW region. We meet Howie to discuss the "Bark-tell Pet Supply Drive" taking place through March at all Bartell's locations. We, as patrons, have the opportunity to make donations at their cash registers. All funds collected will be split between three local organizations supporting animal welfare - PAWSITIVE Alliance, Auburn Valley Humane Society, and Seattle Humane. These shelters/rescues care for dogs and cats among others, with many available ..read more

The goal of Sound Foundations NW is to be part of the solution for ending homelessness, namely by building transitional tiny homes. And with Seattle's homeless populations, it happens at The Hope Factory located in Sodo. Barb Oliver serves as Operations Manager and volunteer coordinator for Sound Foundations NW. Her role keeps her close with crews of volunteers building the 8 x 12 tiny homes that become a temporary, safe, warm residence for persons who, for various reasons, do not have a safe or secure residence. These constructed dwellings are delivered to Tiny Home Villages where wrapar ..read more

This week's program once more seeks to acknowledge the importance of National Heart Health Month, with the help of our guests, Jia Wu and Lee Crain. Jia was in the prime of her career as an Army Captain in the military, under 30, when she received shocking news: she was experiencing mini-strokes, Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA). She shares some of that journey with us, stressing self-advocacy. We'll then hear from Lee, chairperson for Circle of Red, which is the giving society for Go Red for Women, and for which she is also a volunteer. Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association's mov ..read more

ValLimar Jansen is writer, director, and a lead actor in an amazing musical coming to Seattle in early March, "I Will Live Until I Die". Filled with resounding gospel sounds, the production honors the life of Sister Thea Bowman, the first American Black Woman on the path to sainthood. Local gospel choirs and actors are performing in this musical, March 1 & 2 at St. Patrick Church, 815 E. Edgar St. Tickets can be purchased at: www.stjosephparish.org/theabowman Betsey Beckman is the producer, a dancer in this musical. Details on her dancing experience at www.thedancingword.com . Mo ..read more