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Sande Brown and Sheila Roley- Dragon Boat Chronicles: Women of Water and Strength
Women of the Northwest - September 26, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. LINKS Northcoast Paddleboat Cub Host: Jan Johnson [00:02] Jan: Welcome to Paddle Power: Women of the Northwest, where we dive into the world of dragon boating and the extraordinary women behind it. I'm your host, Jan Johnson, and today, we're joined by Sande Brown and ...
Elizabeth Cole-Cultivating Skills and Cross-Cultural Connections
Women of the Northwest - September 05, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Elizabeth's wide variety of international experiences have led her to believe that we don't have to let our differences divide us. We can find common ground and develop relationships. [00:29] Jan and Elizabeth discuss Elizabeth's diverse background and experiences. [04...
Cultivating Skills and Cross-Cultural Connections
Women of the Northwest - September 05, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsElizabeth's wide variety of international experiences have led her to believe that we don't have to let our differences divide us. We can find common ground and develop relationships. [00:29] Jan and Elizabeth discuss Elizabeth's diverse background and experiences. [04:28] The conversation tak...
Cultivating Skills and Cross-Cultural Connections with Elizabeth Cole
Women of the Northwest - September 05, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsElizabeth's wide variety of international experiences have led her to believe that we don't have to let our differences divide us. We can find common ground and develop relationships. [00:29] Jan and Elizabeth discuss Elizabeth's diverse background and experiences. [04:28] The conversation tak...
Harmonious Voices: Behind the Curtains of Opera with Saori de Bruyn
Women of the Northwest - August 28, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsLINKS Larsoncenterfortheperformingarts Instagram Cascadiachamberopera Performances of Don Giovanni at the Larsen Center for the Performing Arts, Astoria, Oregon. Saturday, September 1 at 7 pm and Sunday September 3 @ 3 pm. Join host Jan Johnson in this captivating episode of "Women of the North...
Harmonious Voices: Behind the Curtains of Opera with Sayori de Bruyn
Women of the Northwest - August 28, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsLINKS Larsoncenterfortheperformingarts Instagram Cascadiachamberopera Performances of Don Giovanni at the Larsen Center for the Performing Arts, Astoria, Oregon. Saturday, September 1 at 7 pm and Sunday September 3 @ 3 pm. Join host Jan Johnson in this captivating episode of "Women of the North...
Saori de Bruyn-Harmonious Voices: Behind the Curtains of Opera
Women of the Northwest - August 28, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. LINKS Larsoncenterfortheperformingarts Instagram Cascadiachamberopera Performances of Don Giovanni at the Larsen Center for the Performing Arts, Astoria, Oregon. Saturday, September 1 at 7 pm and Sunday September 3 @ 3 pm. Join host Jan Johnson in this captivating episo...
Want to only work 6 months a year? Become a Merchant Mariner with Erin Hulti
Women of the Northwest - August 15, 2023 20:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsErin Hulti was in that in between space, trying to figure out what she wanted to do in life, when of all places, she was having blood drawn and her conversation with the phlebotomist triggered her career choice. She is enrolled at Cal Maritime to receive her major in Marine Transportation. She ...
Want to only work 6 months a year? Become a Merchant Mariner
Women of the Northwest - August 15, 2023 20:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsErin Hulti was in that in between space, trying to figure out what she wanted to do in life, when of all places, she was having blood drawn and her conversation with the phlebotomist triggered her career choice. She is enrolled at Cal Maritime to receive her major in Marine Transportation. She ...
Erin Hulti-Want to only work 6 months a year? Become a Merchant Mariner
Women of the Northwest - August 15, 2023 20:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Erin Hulti was in that in between space, trying to figure out what she wanted to do in life, when of all places, she was having blood drawn and her conversation with the phlebotomist triggered her career choice. She is enrolled at Cal Maritime to receive her major in Ma...
Rhonda Grudenic, Gina Andrews, Leslie Hernandez-Empowering Lives Through Unbound Sponsorship
Women of the Northwest - August 03, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. LINKS VIMEO CLIPS UNBOUND Rhonda Grudenic, from Astoria, Oregon has sponsored children from Unbound for the past twenty years. Gina Andrews from Battleground, Washington is a new supporter and has sponsored children for the past two years. Together, along with Leslie ...
Empowering Lives Through Unbound Sponsorship
Women of the Northwest - August 03, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsLINKS VIMEO CLIPS UNBOUND Rhonda Grudenic, from Astoria, Oregon has sponsored children from Unbound for the past twenty years. Gina Andrews from Battleground, Washington is a new supporter and has sponsored children for the past two years. Together, along with Leslie Hernandez, who works at t...
Bonnie Lively-Threads of Resilience: Weaving Life's Challenges into Yarn
Women of the Northwest - July 25, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Links: KMUN radio programs Join Bonnie LIvely and me as we unravel the remarkable journey of her journey from knitting hobby to wholesale yarn profession, Facing financial hardships as a widow and single mom, she navigated the complexities of debt, discovering a deeper...
Threads of Resilience: Weaving Life's Challenges into Yarn
Women of the Northwest - July 25, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsLinks: KMUN radio programs Join Bonnie LIvely and me as we unravel the remarkable journey of her journey from knitting hobby to wholesale yarn profession, Facing financial hardships as a widow and single mom, she navigated the complexities of debt, discovering a deeper understanding of the log...
A voice from the past: Alli Forsstrom Regatta's 14th Queen
Women of the Northwest - July 11, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. LINKS FORSSTROM HOUSE MELISSA GROTHE EPISODE #19 I thought it would be fun to “interview” a woman from the past…. Since this is the middle of July and Regatta season in Astoria, we’ll listen to Lauri Serafin talk about Alli Forsstrom, the 14th Regatta queen. You’ll ...
Julie Gaetano-Teaching & Deli Tales: Adventures Overseas and Beyond
Women of the Northwest - June 15, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. International Schools Gaetanos Teaching & Deli Tales: Adventures Overseas and Beyond Ever wondered what it would be like to teach overseas? This podcast will satisfy your curiosity. Join guest Julie Hoffman as she takes you on a captivating journey through her and her...
Teaching & Deli Tales: Adventures Overseas and Beyond
Women of the Northwest - June 15, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsInternational Schools Gaetanos Teaching & Deli Tales: Adventures Overseas and Beyond Ever wondered what it would be like to teach overseas? This podcast will satisfy your curiosity. Join guest Julie Hoffman as she takes you on a captivating journey through her and her husband's experiences te...
Korean Friends Visit Oregon - Climbing, Exploring, Cultural Differences, Social Change
Women of the Northwest - June 06, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the Women of the Northwest podcast, hosted by Jan Johnson. In this episode, Jan introduces surprise guests Se-eun and Ye Jin, friends of her daughter Emily. Se-eun, from South Korea, shares how she met Emily during her visit to Korea and how she finally got t...
An Intimate Encounter with Edith, a Centenarian: Unraveling a Heritage of Resilience
Women of the Northwest - May 30, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsEdith Hoggard, a remarkable centenarian, shares her extraordinary journey and vibrant experiences with Jan Johnson, the host of "Women of the Northwest." Edith's infectious energy and youthful spirit captivate the listeners as she narrates her life story, filled with resilience, adventure, and...
Edith Hoggard, An Intimate Encounter with a Centenarian: Unraveling a Heritage of Resilience
Women of the Northwest - May 30, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Edith Hoggard, a remarkable centenarian, shares her extraordinary journey and vibrant experiences with Jan Johnson, the host of "Women of the Northwest." Edith's infectious energy and youthful spirit captivate the listeners as she narrates her life story, filled with r...
Debbie Little-Honoring Vets and Spreading Joy: A Conversation with a Local VFW President
Women of the Northwest - May 23, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Memorial Day is coming right up. Debbie Little, president of the local VFW. She shares about her involvement and the needs of our local vets. She also is involved in many more community outreaches, one of which is the volunteer coordinator at Providence Hospital where sh...
Honoring Vets and Spreading Joy: A Conversation with a Local VFW President Debbie Little
Women of the Northwest - May 23, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMemorial Day is coming right up. Debbie Little, president of the local VFW. She shares about her involvement and the needs of our local vets. She also is involved in many more community outreaches, one of which is the volunteer coordinator at Providence Hospital where she was able to introduce Z...
From Tanzania to Seaside, Sophia Komba is a pharmacist, wife and mother
Women of the Northwest - May 16, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Sophia grew up in Tanzania in a household with her five siblings, where taking in guests and those in need was a way of life. Living in the country taught her to garden, and care for farm animals. She talks about school there, where one has to choose three subjects whic...
Deirdre Whitehead- Bush Pilot to Brain Integration- ever wonder why it's hard for you to learn?
Women of the Northwest - May 09, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Dierdre Whitehead spent a number of years in Alaska where she and her husband were bush pilots- delivering mail, groceries, things that were need in the back countries and islands. They spotted for herring, which could sometimes be a bit nerve-wracking. As an employee...
Bush Pilot to Brain Integration- ever wonder why it's hard for you to learn?
Women of the Northwest - May 09, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsDierdre Whitehead spent a number of years in Alaska where she and her husband were bush pilots- delivering mail, groceries, things that were need in the back countries and islands. They spotted for herring, which could sometimes be a bit nerve-wracking. As an employee with the newspaper, she ...
Bunny Keterman -Paradise Fire, Case Worker, Chronic Fatigue and other Absurdities
Women of the Northwest - April 25, 2023 03:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsBunny Keterman has worked as a firefighter, worked with child protective services and survived the Paradise fire but lost her home, She has PTSD. She also has fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. But she strongly believes that people do have a choice in how you think and act even in the most hor...
Paradise Fire, Case Worker, Chronic Fatigue and other Absurdities
Women of the Northwest - April 25, 2023 03:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsBunny Keterman has worked as a firefighter, worked with child protective services and survived the Paradise fire but lost her home, She has PTSD. She also has fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. But she strongly believes that people do have a choice in how you think and act even in the most hor...
13 yr old advocates for mental health
Women of the Northwest - April 11, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsShaelyn Bangs is 13 years old and wants her voice to be heard as a proponent of pediatric mental health. As someone who has lived with anxiety most of her life, she has had to learn to navigate the mental health services available to her. It took three years for her to receive the care she ne...
Shaelyn Bangs-13 yr old advocates for mental health
Women of the Northwest - April 11, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsShaelyn Bangs is 13 years old and wants her voice to be heard as a proponent of pediatric mental health. As someone who has lived with anxiety most of her life, she has had to learn to navigate the mental health services available to her. It took three years for her to receive the care she ne...
Debbie Hazen-From Reporter to Mother of Triplets to Restoring a Castle
Women of the Northwest - April 04, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsToday’s guest is Debbie Hazen, a long time Clatskanie Oregon resident. She grew up in a family of newspaper reporters and later became owner and editor of the Clatskanie Chief. She has always loved being involved in her small town community, volunteering and she doesn’t let anything stop he...
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