Jeff Lilley: Seattle Homelessness, Clearing "the Jungle" & Camping Rights

Jeff Lilley: Seattle Homelessness, Clearing "the Jungle" & Camping Rights

Jeff Lilley is the President of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. UGM provides emergency care and long term recovery services to hurting and homeless people in the greater Seattle area. UGM has been on the front lines of Seattle homelessness for over 80 years. In this episode we talk to Jeff about his work in "the Jungle" and the homeless camper’s rights vote currently before Seattle city council.

Suzie Burke: The Land Baroness of Fremont

Suzie Burke: The Land Baroness of Fremont

Suzie Burke has been given the title "Land Baroness of Fremont", as she owns over half of Fremont’s industrial commercial space. It’s because of her work that Fremont boasts some of the most powerful businesses in existence. Businesses like Google, Brooks, Adobe and Tableau just to name a few. Acquiring this much land in Seattle doesn’t come without its challenges. Here Suzie unapologetically tells stories of her battles with competitors and Seattle governing authorities. 

Sarah Adler: Simply Real Health in Seattle

Sarah Adler: Simply Real Health in Seattle

In 2012, Seattle native Sarah Adler created the company Simply Real Health with a mission to help more people live a healthy daily lifestyle. Through her programs and services, Sarah teaches a simple approach to a healthy life.  In this episode, Sarah shares a few simple tips on how to eat healthy, her favorite recipes and how to make a healthy cocktail. We also discuss the Seattle health food scene, and so much more! 

Edward Sumner on Seattle's Dark Secret: Sex Trafficking

Edward Sumner on Seattle's Dark Secret: Sex Trafficking

In many ways Seattle is experiencing unprecedented prosperity. But in the dark corners of the city a tragic epidemic rages that no one wants to discuss and that is sex trafficking.  We at Rise Seattle, envision a community that is free from commercial sexual exploitation. Listen, to the podcast, learn about the problem and join our partnership with REST as they strive to provide pathways of freedom, safety and hope for victims of sex trafficking and people involved in the sex trade. 

Julie Lewis: A Seattle local on surviving HIV and leaving a legacy

Julie Lewis: A Seattle local on surviving HIV and leaving a legacy

Julie Lewis is the founder of the 30/30 Project, a partnership between Julie, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and Construction for Change to build healthcare facilities across the globe. She is the recipient of the 2015 Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award, a mother, grandmother and local Seattleite. In this episode, we hear Julie's story of what it was like to be diagnosed with HIV, the way in which her and her family fought against the disease, and how she's using her story to give back to those in need. BONUS: We also hear a few personal stories of what it was like raise a young Ryan Lewis.

Pat O'Day: Seattle, Seafair & Rock'n'Roll

Pat O'Day: Seattle, Seafair & Rock'n'Roll

After nearly 60 years as a disc jockey, radio station manager and concert promoter, Pat O’Day has cemented his legacy in the entertainment industry in Seattle and abroad.  In this episode, we hear Pat's stories of a young Jimi Hendrix; Elvis’ love of White Castle burgers and Led Zepellin continually trashing the Edgewater Hotel.  We also discuss one of Seattle’s long-standing traditions: Seafair.